18 Sep 1934
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1934
Page
1
Walter Lemi roux learned his Kenosha drugstore was burglarized last night. Police recovered the safe in a field nearby. Prescription records and about $100 were missing.
Gubernatorial nominations in the Democratic and Republican parties drew a record vote push with last minute pleas from candidates Kenneth Hopping Milwaukee and others. Weather was cloudy with light rain but favorable for turnout as polls closed at 8 p.m. Governor Schmedeman faced critical last minute attacks from Rubin and Lehmann who urged voters to reject him. Schmedeman spoke at a Milwaukee rally citing need for two more years of Democratic control to advance the New Deal. Republicans backed Fred Zimmerman and James Titlmore in an attack on Schmedman. (Continued on Page 2 Column 2)
A blaze started at the Golden Gate hotel in Nome, Alaska, destroying federal buildings, a bank, stores, and hotels. Two Eskimos died, several injured, and up to 2 million dollars in damage reported. Firefighters and residents fought the flames as Nome faced a dire winter with aid promised from Red Cross and government sources.
Washington reports Pedieval Laboratories president Joni W Young says textile strikes lift his Pittsburgh firm Leurgis and machine guns business from 5 to 10 percent. He notes industrial calls spike, mentions tear gas on a downed plane, and cites support at Anta Lar Toledo and Seati’c strikes. A committee hears a report Germany subsidizes aircraft makers with foreign funds impounded in Germany used for military equipment purchases.
Three bandits entered the People's Brewing Company office around 2 pm, forced three employees to their knees, and escaped with about $1000 after looting a wall safe. The trio, armed and driving away in a new Chevrolet, were described by police with one blond man 36, another about 21 or 22, and the third around 22, all in gray or dark outfits.
Sopwith aboard Endeavour wins second straight race in America's Cup series, taking a commanding lead as Britain battles to lift the cup from America. Rainbow finishes seconds behind. Endeavour shatters 20 mile race record amid torn sail and rough seas, with Harold Vanderbilt guiding Rainbow close late.
A cryptic foreign text fragment discusses a credit agency proposal to monitor international bills and stabilize exchange, noting potential safeguards and risks. The passage mentions monetary policy concerns and unidentified officials weighing the impact on national debt and currency stability.
Opening day drew an estimated 15 000 to 16 000 attendees at the Winnebago county fair with ties to Oshkosh by noon. Secretary Taylor G Brown reported attendance comparable to 1938 and noted more than half of 22 999 free tickets issued to county grade schoolers were returned at the gate. Rain slightly dampened early crowds but steady arrivals continued through the day amid morning showers and a packed program of acts and fireworks.
A mechanic faces a life sentence after a staged incident linked to Brear-o Watson. The presiding WA official contends the motive involved a feared outcome and a potential legal response. The case details remain partially obscured by garbled text.
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Four bandits robbed the Hawley bank of 35009 dollars today. They guarded cashier Charles Houck and teller Thomas Oldfield at the window, pressed them against a wall, and ordered silence for 15 minutes before fleeing in a sedan toward Milford, Pennsylvania. No shots were fired.
Fame Minn. reports a posse of enraged men hunted an outlaw after an attack on Miss Patricia Kelly, a 20 year old teacher. The county sheriff and a deputy organized the search as details unfold of the assault and the ensuing manhunt.
Republican headquarters warned of a light voter turnout this afternoon and urged GOP voters to go to the polls today. They fear a weak primary could demoralize the party for November and cited the lack of congressional and senatorial contests as a factor.
Partial weather update notes cloudy conditions and a warmer night with a brief mention of the Buckstall Observatory. The text includes scattered terms like September and a reference to weather timing, though many words are garbled. The overall sense is a short forecast and timing.
Mrs Pinghot withdraws from a Harrisburg event with a date change affecting local arrangements. The notice notes a rescheduled appearance and outlines remaining participation details for attendees and organizers.
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