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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1931

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Sturgeon Open Season Bill Signed by Assembly

An open season for sturgeon in central Wisconsin waters is approved in a bill passed by the assembly and sent to the governor. It permits fishing Sept 5 to Oct 31 in Lake Poygan and nearby waters and a spearing season Jan 5 to Mar 1 in Lake Winnebago area with a five fish limit. Assemblyman Meyer noted only two votes against. A referendum on the $1 fish license was also proposed. The Duncan bill granting broader railroad regulatory powers to the public utilities was approved 20 to 1 by the senate and sent to the assembly.

Duncan Assembly Madison Wisconsin Senate Lake Poygan Waushara Winnebago Winneconne Butte Des Morts Big Little Lakes Wolf Rivers Wolf River Waupaca Northwestern Today William A. Meyer Oshkosh Meyer Taycheedah Fond du Lac Green Bay Doar County The Railroad Commission Wisconsin Senate Commission Utilities

Four Saved After 20 Hours Adrift In Vermillion Lake Boat

A party of four including Dr. Preston Bradley, president of the Izaak Walton League, were marooned for 20 hours on a motor boat in Lake Vermilion Virginia Minnesota. They were rescued by three fishermen after repeatedly sounding the horn as conditions grew near freezing with snow and sleet. No serious injuries were reported despite lack of food and heat.

Virginia Minn Lake Vermillion Preston Bradley Chicago Izaak Walton League of America Bradley Gordon Tingstad Theodore Olson Peter Otivanii

Frost and weather outlook from Wisconsin to Lake Michigan

Partly cloudy with light to heavy frost tonight in Wisconsin. Saturday shows fair skies and warmer temperatures near Lake Michigan. Upper lakes expect moderate variable winds, northeast winds over southern Lakes Michigan and Huron, with partly cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday. Upper Michigan sees partly cloudy tonight and fair conditions Saturday, warmer in the northwest. Observations record 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. temperatures, 52 maximum, 41 minimum, trace precipitation, northwest wind, barometer 29.70. One year ago high 55.

Associated Press Wisconsin Lake Michigan Upper Lakes Michigan Huron Upper Michigan Northwestern Buckstaff Observatory Miniouri

Radio pair in separation suit shocks broadcasting world

Graham McNamee and his wife have filed for separation in New York. The romance that drew wide comment in radio circles ten years ago is cited as part of the dispute. Mrs McNamee discusses the strains of being a wife to a popular announcer in a recent radio magazine.

Graham McNamee New York McNamee

Red Cross Celebrates Golden Jubilee in Washington

The American Red Cross marked its 50th anniversary with a banquet in Washington attended by 800 guests from 50 nations. President Hoover sliced the cake while officials recalled Clara Barton’s 1881 founding and praised the society as a living expression of the American spirit.

Bess Furman Washington, D. C Battle Field American Red Cross Hoover Red Cross United States Clara Barton Washington Red Cross Society Hughes

British Amateur Winner Eric Smith Emerges Unheralded

Cambridge golfer Eric Smith won the British amateur title at Devon beating John De Forest 1 up after 36 holes. The event drew attention as Smith, a little known competitor, claimed the crown in a tight final.

Eric Smith Devon Eng Cambridge John de Forest

Air Armada Sets Course for New York War Maneuvers

New York Pi Army air units from Dayton Ohio swept east in perfect weather to rehearse maneuvers over Manhattan. Over 500 aircraft refueled at Buffalo Rochester Washington Middletown and Butler with one minor nose over incident at Rochester and no injuries. Seventh bombardment squadron led the march completing Dayton to New York flight arriving at Roosevelt Field.

New York Dayton Buffalo Rochester Washington Middletown Butler First Provisional Air Division United States Army Army Army Air Force Roosevelt Field G. W. Pile March Field Calif Pile F. S. Kurtz Manhattan BE. S. T N. Y Army Air Forces R. H. Heiman Fairfield Air Depot O—U.p Fhe Columbus Cleveland Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago East

Home of Toscanini Guarded by Soldiers in Milan

In Milan two soldiers and several detectives guard Arturo Toscanini's home after his assault in Bologna for refusing to read the fascist anthem. A hostile group gathered last night outside the residence cheering claims Toscanini’s passport was suspended by the government, a move expected to be fixed within a day.

Milan Italy Arturo Toscanini Bologna Toscanini

Mayors of America Visit Havre City Hall

Delegation of twenty one mayors from across the United States toured Havre City Hall in France under sunny skies. Portland Mayor George Ba spoke for the group praising Havre’s hall while Los Angeles Mayor John Porter praised Havre as handsome. A playful mock wrestling act linked Miss France and Uncle Sam. A champagne toast occurred though Mr and Mrs Porter declined to participate citing constitutional abstention abroad.

America Havre France New York Napp George Ba Portland Ore Meyer John Porter Los Angeles Mix. Broening 1Ore Uncle Sam Mayor Baker

Middle West Needs Water To Transport Exports Says Conference

At the fifth central Mississippi valley foreign trade conference experts from the U S and abroad pressed for improved Mississippi river transportation to boost midwestern manufacturers in foreign trade. W L Richeson highlighted cheap river haulage as key to competitiveness while GC D Coldgren urged expanding export markets and matching goods to foreign demand. George J Eder noted export trade powers prosperity but warned against halting imports and warned against exporting financing being limited to seaboard cities.

St. Louis Middle West Central Mississippi Valley W. L. Richeson New Orleans Mississippi Valley Mississippi River George J. Eder Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce George W. Doonan Foreign Department Central Trust Company of Illinois Seaboard

Independents to field a candidate for speaker predicts

Representative Schneider of Wisconsin says independents will back a speaker candidate after meeting in late summer to map a program. He does not name a candidate. Current GOP contenders include Tilson and Snell. Garner could emerge if independents refuse both.

Washington Representative Schneider Wisconsi

Tulsa contest assembles 30 bands for regional title

Tulsa Oklahoma hosts a multi state band contest with 30 entries in Class A and B. Bands come from Nebraska West De Pere Wisconsin Cleveland Oklahoma Oxford Michigan Picher Oklahoma Mason City Ja Sioux City Falls South Dakota Menasha Wisconsin Denison Iowa Lorimer Ya and others. Judges announced results will be released Saturday.

Tulsa Okla United States FE Neb West de Pere Wis Cleveland Oxford Mich Picher Mason City Sioux City Falls S. D Menasha Denison Lorimer Am Plan Wil

Pioneer is Dead in Rhinelander Wis

A Rhinelander man dies at home leaving a widow and a surviving daughter. The obituary notes his pioneer status and residence in Rhinelander.

Pioneer Rhinelander Wis Erdas Rhinelander Jumberman

David H Clark Held for Slayings of Spencer and Crawford

Los Angeles authorities hold former deputy district attorney David H Clark on a murder charge for the shooting of Herbert Spencer and Charles Crawford in Crawford’s office. Clark, identified by three witnesses, surrendered after an earlier statement by District Attorney Baron Fitts.

Los Angeles Calif David Vi. Clark Herbert Spencer Charles Crawford Crawford Clark Baron Fitts Fitts Spencer M'Afee Tas Guy McAfee al Capone McAfee Underworld Tueslie Fisher Ray Radke Roger W. Fowler Billie Borhback Therrawford

Free Flop Man With 1300 In His Jeans

Springfield residents report Sam the sheriff en route to Milwaukee with Albert Schrmeide after Schrimeide sought a free flop he claimed to own. A turnkey and a $15 deal allegedly tied to life savings surfaced as Milwaukee police investigated. Lehrmetée’s wife recently died and he has wandered the country since.

Springfield U.pi Milwaukee Albert Schrmeide Schrmeide Metcalfe Hrmeide Wisconsin Lehrmetée

Eastern railroads seek 10 percent freight rate rise

Executives of railroads east of the Mississippi unanimously adopt a plan to ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to restore freight rates by about 10 percent. The move aims to boost annual revenue by roughly 400 million dollars and avert wage cuts while aiding labor and broader industry as the economy reels.

New York U.P Mississippi Interstate Commerce Commission Eastern Presidents’ Association Loree L. F. Loree Delaware & Hudson Company I. Cc. C Baltimore & Ohio J. M. Davis Delaware, Lackawanna and Western J. J. Pelley Virginia Railway Pelley Jtabor Chicago

Ex-Inspector Syme wins long battle for justice

London reports ex-Inspector Syme of the metropolitan police wins a 22 year fight amid clashes with four chief commissioners and eight home secretaries. He receives a pension and arrears payment and contemplates standing for Parliament as a Laborite. The case followed wrongful arrests and a hunger strike while he pressed for redress.

London Syme Metropolitan Police Force Scotland Yard Downing Street Horas

Rotary guest speaker set for Tuesday in Milwaukee

Ww. O. Woods United States treasurer is scheduled to speak before the Rotary club in Milwaukee on Tuesday.

Milwaukee Ww. O. Woods United States Rotary Club

Chain Store Tax Opinion Supports Progressive Classification

Madison opinion by Deputy Attorney General Fred M. Wylie upholds classifying chain stores for a progressive occupation tax while limiting the tax level. It covers gasoline stations, garden or farm product retailers, and control by holding companies, and notes a $10,600 corporation fee is valid but not retroactive to existing operators. The court is advised to keep a severable provision structure and notes possible future legislation.

Madison U. S. Supreme Court Indiana Assembly Attorney General's Department Fred M. Wylie

Fond du Lac under police and fire commission after resignations

Fond du Lac plans to operate with a police and fire commission following the resignation of all ten men in compliance with a ruling by City Attorney L. E. B. Survey that municipal contractors may not serve as city officials.

Fond du Lac Police and Fire Commission al Lve City Attlorney L. EB

Paramount Cuts Wages Across Nation

Paramount reduces salaries nationwide from 5 to 15 percent for all employees including executives who accepted the changes. The new scale, in effect at least until Sept 1, 1932, aims to save between 2.1 and 3 million dollars.

New York Oo Biarnot Pub. x Corporatioy Ademir Zuker

Indian Woman to be Canonized by Catholic Church

Albany reports the tribunal began proceedings for the beatification and canonization of Catherine Tekakwitha known as Kateri the lily of the Mohawks. She is praised as an Indian maiden who practiced heroic virtue and died with a lasting reputation for holiness.

Albany N.Y Catherine Tekakwitha Edmund F. Gibbons Catherine Kateri Lily

Postal Department Delays Promotions Complaint Lodged

Washington report states Thomas F. Flaherty of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks has presented a complaint to President Hoover accusing the Post Office Department of denying promotions to about 1000 clerks via a legal technicality. He argues the move lowers wage standards and harms a long standing civil service policy.

Washington Post Office Department Hoover Thomas F. Flaherty National Federation of Post Office Clerks

Wage Cuts Spark Debate On Big Standards

In a room of industry leaders, speakers criticize major firms for wage reductions while some try to hold wages steady. The dialogue contrasts Mr Farrell with Charles M Schwab, chairman of Bethie, amid claims of liquidation pressures and a three day workweek trend.

New York Charles M. Schwab Bethlehem Steel Corporation James A. Farrell United States Steel Corporation American Iron and Steel Institute Farrell Mr. Farrell

Unions Not Running Chicago Says Mayor Cermak

More than 3000 city workers who struck over Cermak s economy plan return to work after the mayor says unions will not run the city He warns the walkout was a political move and vows to meet with union leaders Monday to settle the dispute He also threatens to run city trucks himself if unions try to control hiring options.

Chicago U.R Anton J. Cermak Cermak Iwe

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