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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1929

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Prince and Hagen Pair in Secret Foursome at Swinley Forest

The Prince of Wales with Walter Hagen won a private foursome match today against Sir Philip Sassoon and Aubrey Boomer at Swinley Forest near Sunningdale. The outing drew heavy photographer attention and required police to control crowds.

Philip Sassoon Aubrey Boomer Swinley Forest Eng Prince of Wales Walter Hagen Sir Philip Sassoon Prince Whamatch London Godiva Ha- Ewon Boomer Sir Philip Lartves Hagen United States William Jones Yascot Habert

Kenosha revisits city government change push

The committee of one thousand in Kenosha Wisconsin launched petitions to switch the city to ward representation on the council rather than at large. It accuses the current council of evading public input through secret meetings while criticizing the city manager plan and meat and slaughterhouse issues.

Kenosha Wis Committee of One Thousand Allen-A Whrikers Keposha

Debenture and Tariff Compromise Echoes in Courthouse Referendum

Early sentiment in an unofficial public referendum on courthouse construction shows 60 percent favoring the present site, 30 percent opposing any new courthouse, and 5 percent favoring the Algoma boulevard site. Clark site on Algoma boulevard has limited support with 5 percent written in. Voting began as ballots arrived at the Redemann office a day or two ago.

Paul Redemann & Co Algoma Boulevard Clark Algomma Boulevard Redemann

Drunken Car Daner MLS Rips Through Playground Tragedy

A stolen car driven by two intoxicated men plowed into children near a Chicago school, killing Jerome Boyd 13 and Robert Hemmel 12 and injuring others. The car fled, crashed later, occupants William Sweeney 26 and Frank O'Dee 26 were arrested. Sweeney drove, both intoxicated. In Fond du Lac a man using the name Rev Francis A Banaszah was fined 100 dollars for operating while intoxicated. Alex Rathyazak of Bay City Mich was fined 10 dollars for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Both cited pled money to pay fines.

Chicago Jerome Boyd Robert Hemmel le Roy Rousseau Harold O'Grady Purskiers William Sweeney Frank O'Dee Sweeney Fond du Lac Wis Francis A. Banaszah Detroit Mr. Banaszah Alex Rathyazak Bay City Mich Here Rathyazak

In Congress Today Senate and House Adjournment and Tariff Debates

Senate and House adjourned with activity on tariff bill amendments as House Ways and Means Republicans finished hearings on proposed changes. Friday saw passage to conference on the farm relief bill. Senate approved Lenroot nomination after seven hours of debate. House debates tariff further aiming for amendment stage mid next week while textile and sugar tariff discussions continue.

Associated Press Senate House House Ways and Means Lenroot Wisconsin Court of Customs and Patent Appeals House Way and Means Committee Senate Manufacturers Committee President Green American Federation of Labor

Divide Honors In Oratorical Contest

Racine Wisconsin last night saw divided honors in an oratorical contest with participants from Racine and Marinette county agricultural schools and Dunn and Wood counties. Daniel Coakley of Racine county agricultural school won. Marinette’s Martin Roebeck was second. Arthur Baker of Marinette won the declamation contest. Racine’s Mary Catherine Bridgeman was second. Judges were S. M. Thomas from Madison, J. B. Adams of Harvard, and Miss Mina Spauffer of Union Grove.

Racine Wis Marinette County Dunn and Wood Counties Daniel Coakley Arthur Baker Marinette Mary Catherine Bridgeman Sec Ond S. M. Thomas Madison J. B. Adams Harvard Ill Mina Spauffer Union Grove

Eckener Takes Care Of The Examinations

Dr. Hugo Eckener, commander of the Graf Zeppelin, supervises mechanical examinations of the Zeppelin’s engines after its landing in Cuers France. He plans no voyage until the ship is thoroughly overhauled at Friedrichshafen, while praising the French landing and harbor staff for their help. Mary Pierce of New York will remain with the craft through repairs and stay aboard for the next flight.

Thomas T. Topping Associated Press Cuers France Hugo Eckener United States Atlantic Eckener Friedrichshafen Susi Mithivat Towon Dr. Eckener Toulon U.P Mary Pierce New York

Masked robber robs Janesville knitters president and messenger

In Beloit Antone Kubisik, 35, confessed to holding up F. F. Lewis, 70, president of Lewis Knitting, and Leslie Hanson at the Janesville plant. Hanson yielded $176 of a $1,800 payroll while Lewis struggled. The robber fled in a plate-defaced car. Police pursuit began promptly. In Racine a week’s old gas station holdup recurred at Seventh and Main when a stranger robbed attendant Harold Le Blanc of $50 after asking for grease.

Beloit Wis Antone Kubisik F. F. Lewis Lewis Knitting Company Leslie Hanson Janesville Leslie J .Hanson Hanson Lewis Racine Seventh and Main Streets George Warner Harold la Blanc LeBlanc

Gas threat at clinic cited in deadly Cleveland disaster

Chemists concluding the Cleveland Clinic gas release could have wiped out a city estimated about four million people. About 1,000,000 cubic feet of gas formed from 75,000 film pieces in the basement store room caused nitrous oxide and carbon monoxide exposure. Authorities including Cleveland Health Commissioner Harry L. Rockwood Chicago Commissioner Dr A H Kegel and US Bureau of Mines chemist W R Yant deem the amount highly dangerous, with winds eventually dispersing the poison. Cigarettes were noted in the investigation.

Cr Igor East ‘Ay Cleveland ‘Clinic Harry L. Rockwood Cleveland A. H. Kegel Chicago W. R. Yant United States Bureau of Mines Pittsburgh Dr. Rockwood

Denies Molion for New Hackbarth Trial

Judge E Smalley of Cuba City denied El Hackbart a new trial after ruling that a jury communication during the sentencing inquiry did not prejudice the case. Hackbart, Allen A striker, is serving five years in the Bay reformatory for unlawful confinement of Harold Hendrickson. The judge noted the evidence supports guilt beyond doubt and cited Supreme Court rulings to deny the motion. Attorney R V Baker offered no comment on an appeal.

Kenosha Wis Smalley Cuba City el Hackbart Allen Bay Reformatory Harold Hendrickson Supreme Court R. V. Baker Au Pyome

Lenroot Approved For Judge by Senate

Former Wisconsin senator Lenroot won confirmation as judge of the court of customs and patent appeals after seven hours of Senate debate. The 42 to 27 vote followed intense opposition led by Senator Norris over Lenroot’s past roles and legal work.

Washington DB. C Irvine Lenroot Wisconsin Court of Customs and Patent Appeals Senate Norris Nebraska Coolidge Calvin Coolidge Hoover Senate Lands Committee Teapot Dome Naval Oil Rese Interstate Commerce Committee Power Intersis Blaine Lealoot Fvo Herlis Alabama Goff West Virginia Lentroot Walshn Montana Black Curtis House Irvine L. Lenroot U. S. Court of Customs Appeals

Police probe reprisal shooting linked to Chicago gang

In St Paul a man identified as Raymond Burke, 30, was shot multiple times and is near death. Police hold two suspects, William Skipper Jones and Fred Caron, who refuse to talk. Investigators believe Chicago gunmen arrived recently and Burke had Chicago ties, suggesting a reprisal motive.

St. Paul Chicago Raymond Burke St. Peter Street William Skipper) Jones Fred Caron Burke Cook County

Speculation Over Jailing Of Al Capone In Chicago Crime

Chicago officers debate whether Capone's year in a Pennsylvania prison will curb gang violence. Moran leads the Chicago mob now, and signs point to renewed campaigns to seize Capone territory with guns and bombs. Rumors of a new leader emerge as old rivals seek vengeance for the Hammond murders.

Chicago Riddle al Capone Pennsylvania Capone Scarface George Bugs) Moran Moran Philadelphia Capone-Moran Hammond Ind John Scalise Albert Anselme Joe Guinta Scalise Anselmo Guinta

Weather summary for Great Lakes region and Upper Midwest

Day May 18 forecast from Associated Press notes fair to cool conditions across Michigan and Minnesota. Frost expected in southeast portions tonight, with showers in Upper and Lower Michigan and northern plains, small craft warnings on southern Lake Michigan, and temperatures ranging from the upper 30s to mid 50s with wind shifts and possible rain by Monday or Tuesday.

Upper Lakes Huron Lake Michigan Lower Michigan South Upper Michigan East Minnesota North Portion South Portion Northwestern Great Lakes West East Portion Upper Mississippi Missouri Great Plains

Cantonese Aviators Return From Bombing Mission

Cantonese aviators returned from Wuchau on the Kwangsi border after bombing the Kwangsi wireless station and military headquarters. They dropped three 100-pound bombs on the station and five on the HQ causing heavy damage. The Moorhan gunboat arrived from Samshui with evacuated English women en route to Canton when it ran aground on the Sikiang river. Artillery fire at Samshun was audible in Canton.

Canton China Wuchaw Moorhan Samshui Sikiang River Samshul

Slippery Track Sets Derby Pace at Churchill Downs

Rain and overcast skies gave the Kentucky Derby a damp start as the track stayed slippery yet fast. Three early scratches reduced the field to twenty three while betting shifted with Blue Larkspur favored at 6 to 1 and Clyde Van Dusen at 3 to 1 amid muddy surface and changing conditions.

Churchill Downs Louisville A.R Alan J. Gould Associated Press Picturesque Downs St. Igantius Hiram Kelly Boris Rank U.P Blue Larkspur Clyde van Dusen Windy City Naishapur

Bench Warrant Issued for Allen Company Manager

A bench warrant for the arrest on sight of Roger N. Kimball, vice president and general manager of the Allen-A company, was issued by Circuit Court Commissioner Joseph Higgins. Earlier, a shooting on Down Street wounded Louis Wis and C. J. Meyer amid a labor dispute, with Meyer later admitting he fired after his car was surrounded by strikers. Williams was hit in the leg and both men escaped serious injury.

Kenosha, Wis Roger N. Kimball Allen-A Company Circuit Court Joseph Higgens Louis Wis C. J. Meyer Down Street Williams Meyer Dub Tive

Debenture Plan Stumbles as Congress Recess Looms

Washington report on the stalled debenture plan and a tariff compromise as Congress recesses for talks. Leaders eye adjourning around June 2 after farm legislation gains urgency and tariff measures near passage. Debenture execution remains the main dispute.

Champagne Toast Follows Tacna Arica Settlement News

In Santiago officials toasted a Tacna Arica settlement as Carlos Davila announced the agreement. Conrado Rios Gallardo conveyed the news to President Ibanez amid celebrations. A treaty is planned for signing in Lima by Benor Rada Gamio and Emilio Figueroa Larrain before parliamentary ratification.

Santiago Chile Foreign Office Conrado Rios-Gallardo Washington Carlos Davila Ibanez Lima Benor Rada Gamio Emilio Figueroa-Larrain

Berlin Proclaims State of Siege in Hamburg

A Berlin dispatch to The Daily Express reports Hamburg declares a state of siege until Monday. The senate also bars meetings of the communist party and its auxiliaries in public or private during the period.

London U.R Hamburg Berlin Daily Express Senate Communist Party

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Wales Yank Swiney Forest Sunningdale Drunken Car Daner Mls Case Congress Zeppelin Man IN Black Mask California Airmail Field Iowa City Molion Hackbarth Edgewater Beach Edgewater Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington, D. C U.2 White House Senate Finance Committee McNary Ways and Means Eeeee Hawley Tagna Arica
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