Poole Is Shot Amid Black Legion Murder Warrants
The Black Legion plans led to the May 12 Poole killing as 25 members face murder and kidnapping charges. One suspect Dean confessed Poole was executed after the rope failed to arrive, with detectives recalling vigilante plans. Warrants include 13 already in custody and 12 John Doe cases.
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Detroit
Black Legion
Charles A. Poole
Ralph W. Liddy
U.F
Dayton Dean
Poole
Oe Harvill
Charles Meehan
Dean
John Doe
WPA
Rates cut urged to align Wisconsin freight with Illinois
Wisconsin public service commission cites ICc examiners finding that northern two thirds of the state should receive southbound freight rates equal to Illinois and eastern shippers. Abolish $2.70 livestock terminal charge in Chicago stockyards. savings estimated from $100,000 to $500,000 annually, plus $36,090 for stockyard switching by farmers. Territory affected lies north of Milwaukee Madison and Dodgeville line with south defined as south of the river and east of the Mississippi.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Service Commission
Illinois
Chicago
Mulwaukes
Dodgeville
Chiver
Mississi
William F. Ehmann
Public Services Commission
Poominghim
Jand
Clare Green Bay
Fond du Lac
Agata
Ashland
Eau Claire
Green Bay
Jackson
Miss
Winneconne Plans Three Day Fourth of July Celebration
Winneconne Wisconsin will host a three day Fourth of July weekend celebration planned by American Legion Post 364 led by M J Williams. The program features dedication of the new Merritt F White bridge over the Wolf River a 90th anniversary for the village a homecoming for former residents and a Sunday address by Governor L Z Follette with a mammoth parade and notable attendees.
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Legion Post
Winneconne
Wis
M. J. Williams
Arthur E. Giles
American Legion
Merritt
Winne
Conne
Lz Follette
American Legion Post
Fox River Valley
Wisconsin
Winnecome
Williams
Merritt F. White
Legion
Socialist convention backs broad platform for public control
Norman Mattoon Thomas was placed in nomination for the Socialist presidential bid by Dr. Harry W. Laidler. The resolutions committee drafted a platform urging public ownership of key industries, broad congressional control of agriculture and industry, social welfare laws, a thirty hour week, tax reforms, and expansion of civil liberties. The platform also calls for curbing armaments and nonintervention in Latin America.
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Public Hall
Cleveland
Norman Mattoon Thomas
Thomas
Socialist Standard Beard
Harry W. Laidler
New York
Elmer W. Lower
United Press
Congress
Latin America
China
Soviet Russia
Resolutions Committee
William
Foster
Earl Browder
Communist Party
Maagard C. Krieger
Uncre
Chicago
Krueger
Socialist Party
Bruewr
Mieth
Scotishare
Tampa
King Edward Inspects Ship Queen Mary Visit
King Edward VI inspected the Queen Mary at Southampton with Queen Mary and royal family including 10 year old Princess Elizabeth. He praised the supertiner as a ship the empire may be proud of and wished it good luck before departing for Fort Belvedere. The maiden voyage to New York is set for Wednesday.
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Southampton
Eng
Edward
Samp Forms Harmony Committee to Unite Wisconsin Republicans
Madison Edward J. Samp named a five member committee to meet with rival party groups to heal factional strife before the July Milwaukee state convention. The panel also joins a larger 25 member harmony committee including leaders from the Republican Women's organization and Young Republicans to consider inviting a national representative to mediate.
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Madison
Edward J. Samp
Milwaukee
Samp
C. J. Otten
Bmys
F. J. Bucks
Howard T. Greene
Genesee Depot
Allen Young
Waukesha
State Central Committee
Cyrus Philipp
Republican Women’s Organization
Young Republicans
National Committee
Leonard files for divorce from third wife Grace Garden
University of Wisconsin poet Professor William Milery Leonard 60 faces court tomorrow to show cause why he should not support his estranged wife Grace Garden Leonard 28 who left Murray street apartment after filing for divorce. He says there were no quarrels and her departure surprised him.
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Madison
William Milery Leonard
University of Wisconsin
Leonard
Grace Garden
Oshkosh
Wis
Murray Street
Grace
el- Jeryx
Political Parties Girding for Whirlwind Finish
Washington conservatives brace for a tight final stretch before nominating conventions. Republicans press attacks on the New Deal while Democrats in Philadelphia plot strategy for June. Roosevelt and party leaders face draft talk over Lehman in New York as factions split over platform and reform ideas.
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Leonard B. Shubert
Associated Press
Washington
Philadelphia
Republican National Committee
Genesee AL
Claude Babcock
Secre
Mussolini at Fascist Rally Marks WWI Anniversary in Venice
Reports describe Mussolini answering a question with a warning that violence could be used, as fascists massed in Venice square to commemorate Italy entering World War I. The scene reflected tensions and rhetoric between the regime and opponents amid broader political turmoil.
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Sisolini
Italy
Congress resumes push to adjourn with tax bill and relief fund
Washington reports Democratic leaders press to adjourn by week’s end, bringing the tax bill and a 1.4259 billion relief appropriation to the Senate floor. Finance Committee edits taxes while Townsend inquiry stirs House debate on pension and administration shifts.
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Washington
Congress
Plains
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Vandenberg
WPA
F. Townsend
Toomorrow
Lince Townsend
Andrews Eliminated In Record Round Of British Open
In Scotland Str Andrews, the leading American challenger from Greenwich, Conn, Mick Chapman, was eliminated in a record round. The event featured a 24 foot gift on the Vita green and a tumultuous finish as the favorite faltered and exited the championship.
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Str Andrews
Scotland
Roeherd
Mick) Chapman
Greenwich
Conn
Bitash Winneur Golf Champonshiap
Uticholder
Armene
Man Dies from Injuries After Bull Attack
New London Wisconsin report says 61 year old Piihn Wilson of Northport died from injuries suffered last week when he was struck by three bulls during an attack.
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New London
Wis
Piihn Wilson
Northport
Diva
Murs
Seven Is Weekend Death Toll on Wisconsin Highways
Seven people were killed in weekend traffic crashes across Wisconsin. Victims include Sune Phen of Beloit 14, and Melvin Thompson 60 of Token Creek near Madison. Others honored in accidents near Wisconsin Rapids Milwaukee La Crosse and Maple Bluff with multiple injuries reported.
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Associated Press
CCC
Wisconsin
de Clifford Phen
Beloit
Melvin Thompson
Token Creek
Madison
Ray Steele
Wisconsin Rapids
Joseph H. Gunderson
Milwaukee
Anthony Brown
Gundersen
Conners Lake
Camptress Phillips
Philips
Wy, Blume
Sundawearukee
Ole
Milwaukee Department
Highway 19
Oconomanee
Tie
Mary
Dart
Erie
Grdlene
la Crease
Wisconsin PWA Contracts Total Five Firms Awarded
Milwaukee official reports 510 929 dollars allocated for Wisconsin projects. Eight contracts were awarded last week with five going to Wisconsin firms. Work begins immediately and about 3 000 men are employed on PWA projects in the state.
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Milwaukees
Wisconsanm
Niaeford
Supreme Court voids 1934 municipal bankruptcy act in five to four decision
The US Supreme Court, in a 5 4 ruling, held unconstitutional the 1934 municipal bankruptcy act intended to aid cities and counties in debt relief. The decision overturned a Fifth Circuit upholding the statute amid bondholder challenges claiming due process and states rights violations.
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Washington
Supreme Court
McReynolds
Cardozo
Hughes
Brandeis and Stone
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Cameron County
Texas
Southern Texas Federal District Court
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Wilcox
Lorida
Four Drownings Reported Near Detroit Harbor
A group of five men from a Detroit factory crew were swimming off the Canadian shore when their 24 foot sloop overturned. Four men died, one survived by clinging to the boat. The accident happened around 4:30 PM about 15 miles east of DJ and near family homes.
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Lake St
Eeuth
Anc Mily
Hare
William Barlow
Arnold Woll
Clifford McLeod
Philip Brinkus
Elmer Reazim
Detroit
Barlow
Amie
Avendten Cunll
Trey Re
Cven
Parsons
wWemen
McLeod
Techkus
Soren
Shnkus
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Sosiaist Party
Clothing Workers Union
Rossevelt
Assosiasso Press
Phsio
Social Democratic Federa
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Dworce
Tary
Civil Service Commission
James A. Fariex
United States Treasury
Herbert Lehman
Roosevelt
Lehman
Samune
Waenington
Gow
Wonise
Seuehets
Neteny
Ion
Cat
Cae Seago
IL Buce
Grace Golden Leonard
William Ellery Leonard
Oweckie
Adrhaar
Townsend
Ghapmian
PWA
Brandeis
Stone
U. S. Army
Brchivfs
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