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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1927

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Lindbergh Reaches Nova Scotia In Spirit of St. Louis Flight

News wires report Charles A. Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis reaching Halifax on schedule after departing Roosevelt Field. The flight path and timing prompted speculation Lindbergh could head inland over Nova Scotia or toward Newfoundland as observers watched the legendary nonstop attempt unfold.

Associated Press Halifax N. S Charles A. Lindbergh St. Louis Nova Scotia New York Paris

Lindbergh’s Rypron monoplane detailed by press

United Press reports Lindbergh’s plane a Rypr monoplane carrying 2250 pounds of fuel and 195 pounds of oil for about four hours flight. It weighs 150 pounds with load, 225 horsepower Wright engine, speeds 129 top 95 cruising 66 minimum, with basic instruments and no sextant due to solo flight.

United Press Roosevelt Field Charles Lindbergh Lindbergh Geergy

Orphan Sentenced to Taycheedah for One to Three Years

Milwaukee Florence Netzel a 19 year old orphan and student at Milwaukee Downer College was sentenced to one to three years in the Taycheedah women’s reformatory by Judge George Shaughnessy who called her life philosophy wrong. She admitted forging checks on many downtown stores and was supported by a Milwaukee woman who had helped her through college.

Associated Press Milwaukee Florence Netzel Downer College Taycheedah George Shaughmessy

Lowden Planned as Independent Bid If Republicans Fail

Washington reports say Frank O Lowden secured consent to run and may pursue an independent nomination if he fails to win the Republican banner. Western supporters present a table claiming Coolidge would finish third, with Democrats gaining states, while Lowden tallies 133 electoral votes.

Bascom N. Timmons Washington Daily Northwestern Washington, D. C Frank 0. Lowden Lowden Lowdon Theodora Roosevelt Jefo Taft Utah Vermont Coolidge Uno Taft Finshed Allen Fuller Massachusetts South Dakota Alerch Herrirt Hoover Daves Thenest

Lower House Rejects Override After Disturbance Disappears

Madison report states Speaker Eber ruled on repeal efforts and the assembly refused to override Governor Zimmerman's veto. The Teasdale bill to confiscate automobiles used for immoral purposes was killed 54 to 12 with no debate. Three appropriation measures for fish hatchery improvements, including $4,000 for Eau Claire, were ordered engrossed pending finance committee review.

Prega Madison Eber Zimmerman Teasdale Eau Claire Fish and Game Committee

Steel chairman calls nation prosperous with bright prospects

Elbert Hidiary of United States Steel Corp told the American Steel Institute in New York the country is prosperous with large resources and better opportunities than ever. He praised government interest in prosperity, cited sound bookings and shipments, and warned competition may be carried too far urging fairer prices and cooperation.

United Press New York Jurge Elbert Hidiary United States Steel Corporation American Steel Institute Today Gary Steel Corporation

Bitter custody fight over Milwaukee boy Donald Froedtert

In Milwaukee a bitter custody dispute centers on 11 year old Donald Froedtert son of Kurts Froedtert and Florence Froedtert Alshton. Florence seeks an open court hearing this summer with Donald’s testimony. Rishton alleges Kurts Froedtert is unfit due to temper and disposition. A show cause order returns May 31.

United Press Milwaukee Donald Troedtert Kurts Froedtert Florence Froedtert Alshton Cleveland Froedterts Froedtert Gustave Gehrz Rishton Donald Taken

Maloney Opens Strong in Fifteen Round Heavyweight Match

New York light heavyweight Jimmy Maloney holds a substantial edge over Boston’s Jack Sharkey in a fifteen round heavyweight contest tonight at Yankee Stadium. Maloney weighed in at 202 pounds to Sharkey’s 192 at the state athletic commission event.

New York Jimmy Maloney Boston Jack Sharkey Yankee Stadium Maloney Sharkey State Athletic Commission

Milwaukee man volunteers after mistaken bank robber sighting

George Lane, 21, who bore a resemblance to the man who recently robbed the Anchor State Bank, went to the police station on his own to be held for identification and to resolve suspicions.

United Press Miwaukee George Lane T Here

Milwaukee Men Fined in Red Cross Flood Relief Theft

Charles Setts and Walter Felski were fined $15 each in district court for stealing a package donated to flood relief in Mississippi. The incident involved a Red Cross donation and occurred in Milwaukee.

United Press Milwaukee Charles Setts O|tas Soldier Home Walter Felski Red Cross Mississippi

Offer to throw fight shocks Sharkey camp

United Press report says Jack Sharkey claims his manager Johnny Belo lex was offered 150000 to throw the 18 round heavyweight elimination bout with Jim Maloney tonight at Yankee Stadium. Sharkey says the offer came last Wednesday in the Astor hotel and he learned of it only last night.

United Fres New York Jack Sharkey Boston Jim Maloney Yankee Stadium Johnny Buelelex Tande An Wakadon Astor Hotel Hig Buckley Sharkey

Grand Jury Attacked in Forest County Plea

Wausau Wis three indicted Forest County officials file plea denying Judge Quinlan's right to question juror qualifications two jurors conferred with the judge and alleging unsigned jury lists and a disqualified freeholder commissioner. Judge Reid will decide after prejudice affidavit delays the case. Additional pleas anticipated in other courts next week.

United Press Wausau Wis Forest County Grand W. B. Quinlan Marinette Schaefer Barney McGinley A. Moe 5. N. Mos McGinley A. H Reid Quinan Ilea Crandon Supreme Court

Wisconsin High School Forensic Winners Named

Madison held the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association oratorical contest with Vira in Tollay, Joseph Saetveit, and Francis Grogan among the top finishers. Tollay voiced on Self Government, Saetveit spoke on Individual Responsibility and Democracy, Grogan presented A Great American.

United Press Madison Harold Buchanan Virain Wisconsin High School Forensic Association Joseph Saetveit Francis Grogan Kaukauna Tollay xLéemporanaots

Tonight Radio Features Highlights Across Stations

Central Standard Time listings show a Goldman band concert on WEAF with 18 stations and a Philco hour on WIZ. WIZ includes KDKA WBZ KYW with a 7 p.m. start. WBAL Baltimore hosts Army night at 8 p.m. and a string quartet at 8:30. WDAF Kansas City airs The Nighthawk at 9:45.

United Press WEAF Goldman WIZ KDKA WBZ KYW Philco WSB Atlanta WBAL Baltimore Wbal String Quartet WDAF Kansas City Nighthawke

Peace Over Assembly as Speaker Resolves Point of Order

Tense scene in the state assembly eased after Speaker John W. Eper ruled on a point of order regarding the alum bill. The measure to repeal parts of the pure food law and require baking powder cans to be labeled was explained as defeated after motions to reconsider failed. A relief speaker address followed, and Assemblyman Hicker was named captain of the lower house wall team as Budlone hinted at ouster talks.

Associated Press Madison State Assembly John W. Eper sMelay Sma Isher Assembly Hillman Reiss Saal Hicer Hicker Ratine Senate Budlone Marinette Eber

Medford to Have City Mail Delivery

Medford Wisconsin will establish city mail delivery August 1 per the post office department notice to Postmaster Win Salts. Manitowoc Wisconsin William Garlieb a high school student was found hanging from a barn rafters on his father’s farm near Meemo town after several days of melancholy.

Big United Press Medford Wis Post Office Department Win Salts Associated Press Manitowoc William Garlieb Meemo

Becker elected president of gospel missions union

Fred G. Becker superintendent of the Rescue Mission Milwaukee is chosen as president of the International Union of Gospel Missions at Indianapolis in a recent election.

Associated Press Milwaukee Fred G. Becker Miwaukee International Union of Gospel Missions Indianapolis

First Mayor Dies in South Milwaukee

Miwaukee community mourns the death of George C. Bush, South Milwaukee’s first mayor, who passed away today at 3. His decades of service helped shape the city’s early governance and civic life. A funeral will be announced by the family.

Associated Press George C. Bush South Milwaukee

Sinclair gets jail and fine for contempt

Sinclair, a pavilion oil operator, was convicted by a jury in Washington DC for contempt of the U.S. Senate Teapot Dome inquiry. He received a sentence of several months and a $600 fine after refusing to answer questions. An appeal was noted to the Circuit Court of Appeals.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Inna Darry FL Sinclair Cavilionaire United States Senate Justin Ifitz District of Columbia Sinclair Senate Dellberatell Glatuet Columbia Court of Apnems Oflimum Colnmila Jal

Bank of Wisconsin Wins Judgment Against Architect Taliesen Wright

In Madison the Bank of Wisconsin took a 25000 judgment against architect Taliesen Wright after a foreclosure suit on Wrights Spring Green estate mortgage dating to 1922. Wright and his wife Miriam Noel Wright did not appear to contest. He has one year to redeem the property by paying the debt. if not, Taliesen will be sold by sheriff or court-appointed appraiser.

Associated Press Madison Bank of Wisconsin Frank Lisyd Wright Miriamn Noel Wight Tallesen Spring Green A. G. Zimmerman H. H. Thames Taliesen Revelyar

Relief Camps Overflow Along Fringe of River

Refugees pour from partly flooded areas along the Atchafalaya as Red Cross workers report Cajune resist entering camps and head for woodland. About 10,000 people estimated en route. boats return with few evacuees as towns evacuate and residents seek higher ground westward.

H.W. Lewis United Press New Orleans St Martin Parish St. Martineville

New Summer Resort Planned in Wisconsin by Regional developers

One of Wisconsin's largest summer resorts will arise near Parrish in Lincoln county. Mark Banta J Whalen Pellaw Lake and I Green of Attica Indiana have bought a 3444 acre tract and plan a large clubhouse plus many cottages at the site.

Tasted Press Mhinelander Wisconsin Parrish Lincoln County Mark Banta J. Whalen Pellaw Lake I. Green Attica Ind

Waunakee Seeks Bond Election for Water Works

Waunakee Wisconsin silage board advances waterworks and coverage projects following a recent referendum and plans to call an election for bond authorization on Tuesday May 31.

United Press Waunakee Wis Waunakes Silage Board

Wisconsin Industrial Relations Meet Debates Labour Reform

Delegates at the Wisconsin Industrial Relations convention in Madison discuss better employer employee ties using rating methods and apprenticeship as a solution. University leader Glenn Frank calls industrial leaders statesmen not shysters urging focus on the worker and the world.

Wisconsin Industrial Relations Conference Associated Press da Ladison Wis Wisconsin Industrial Relations Congtencs Frank Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin

Calm breaks as Mrs Wheeler testifies in David case

Mrs Dolly Smith Wheeler former House of David disciple sobbed on the stand describing alleged intimacies with King Ben Purnell during testimony for the state case to dissolve the religious group. She said a letter from her sister Tone described Ben's activities and testified her father preached alongside.

Edwin L. Heckler United Presu Stu Re. Joseph Dolly Smith Wheeler House of David Hen Purnell Ben

Weather Route Choice For Lindbergh Reported

U S weather bureau says great circle route from New York to the continent offers poorer conditions than the southern steamer lanes with fog and low visibility near the banks likely. Naval hydrographic bureau agrees on the great circle danger near the banks but foresees near perfect weather across the rest of the Atlantic for Lindbergh.

United Press Washington New York United States Weather Bureau Tucks Gindbergh Bureau Neval Hydrographic Bureau Weather Bureau Atlantic Lindbergh

Weather Forecast for Wisconsin and Surrounding Areas

The report notes showers and warmer conditions through the weekend with rain on Saturday. A warm trend toward Sunday is anticipated with partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Local observations from the Daily Northwesters station show moderate readings and variable conditions.

Bete Leneth Associated Frass Wisconsin Daily Northwesters

Lindbergh’s Mother Confident of Son's Paris Flight

Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh, mother of the Intremol boy, reassured reporters at Cass Technical High School that Charles would reach Paris, insisting on privacy and refusing interviews as she prepared to discuss the journey with officials. She left the school abruptly, requesting no progress reports be shared.

United Press Detroit Evangeling Lodge Lindbergh Garden City L. I Cass Technical High School Paris Minnesota

Youth Held After Auto Theft Route Traced

Cecil Deckeelheim, 18, of Two Rivers, arrested in Kenosha after a theft spree starting May 18 from his farm near Two Rivers. He allegedly stole cars in Manitowoc Milwaukee Racine and fled on foot before taking Dr Paul’s vehicle in Racine and then Kenosha.

United Press Kenosha Wis Cecil Deckeelheimer Two Rivers Dr. G Racine Wday Manitowoc Milwaukee Dr. Paul Paule Aatintes

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