29 Sep 1934
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1934
Page
1
News item outlines crackdown by Harold L. Ickes on land sharks in housing and slum clearance schemes amid allegations of graft and speculators. Fears of overreach and criticism of housing program are noted as federal efforts to condemn properties and push developments proceed.
Two convicted killers Legenza and Lorenza Mal were sentenced to die for the March bank holdup murder of M. Huband. They escaped from Richmond jail during transfer, firing on guards, seizing a Hall truck and a car, as police pursued through the city and state. Seventeen troopers joined the manhunt within minutes as authorities tightened road checkpoints.
A light aircraft crashed on a roadway in Shoreham Kent killing the pilot and three passengers, one a woman. Witnesses said the craft suddenly nosedived from the clouds to the ground.
Two Milwaukee women were killed and a 13 month old infant died later in hospital after the car left the road near Scion Sprip and plunged down a 25 foot embankment. Harald Bleser testified the other car was driven at high rate of speed, forcing his vehicle aside as the deadly crash occurred. The women were en route to Twin Harbors Minnesota to visit relatives when the accident happened.
A polar expedition reports preparations for a landing field and fuel base at the foot of the Edsel Ford range. Temperature is near zero and dropping as a new plan by dune in command is developed. Names include John Henry Vanveil and Rawson, with Byrd slated to speak at a 25 mile interval event.
A garbled report indicates Forty Generics were reduced tonight at a hospital or medical center, with figures around 1.095.990. The fragment mentions a hat clerk and a PO at SA center, but details are unclear and names or places are uncertain.
An incident near the bill broke into tragedy as vehicles collided and a sedan was instantly killed. Emergency crews responded to the scene to manage injuries and secure the area. Investigators begin examining roadway conditions and witness statements for a full account.
Unclear fragments reference John Bross as president of a college and cooperation efforts. Mentions Kellans and a few initials, with distant notes about relief forces and burdens. Content is fragmentary and lacks coherent events or dates.
The text records a statement from Blanchard discussing his appointment as special counsel for the United States Brewers Association. He notes personal hesitation about politics, a wish to focus on family, and the timing of papers and nominations, with references to meetings and candidacy processes.
Fragmentary text reports a Worcester hospital scene with references to medical staff and patients. The garbled lines mention deaths and injuries but lack clear names or events to identify a specific incident or outcome. The piece reads as an OCR error-filled slip with no coherent narrative.
A baby died in Crip from fumes emitted by a coal stove. The incident led to a coroner’s inquiry and investigations into household safety. Officials warned about proper ventilation and the dangers of coal stoves in homes with young children.
Fragmented OCR text references education and politics with unclear names. It suggests debates on education reduction and mentions industrial or political terms and possible pricing or exchange notes. No coherent events or entities to confirm.
Washington secretary calls reports of a beer party at the White House untrue and dismisses the claim as greatly exaggerated. No evidence supported the account and officials assert no such gathering occurred.
Fragmentary text describes a pursuit or escape scene with unspecified participants and locations, mentioning a train, bases, and a getaway. Names and precise actions are unclear due to damaged OCR. The readable fragments imply a crime or chase but lack concrete facts to anchor individuals or outcomes.
A freight rail collision near Pennsylvan ia involved multiple trains and severed rail lines. Two engineers and two trainmen died, while numerous crew members and passengers were injured as cars derailed and obstructed tracks. Local reports list two dead and multiple injuries with ongoing investigation.
Two youths died when Glay Gaye collapsed amid a local incident in Arora Teh. Authorities report no immediate cause and are conducting a routine inquiry.
A local court reports the conviction of Montreale Brecher in an act described as a self-directed death event case. The ruling outlines the actions leading to the sentence and notes the involvement of the prison system in the aftermath.
The report covers a rough, early game between the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers at Enos St. Oath Innings. Pitcher Roy Parmet faced Van Mungo as Brooklyn bats sputtered with Koenecke and Critz among those hitting. The play by play highlights key outs, singles and fielding near the wall as the game progresses.
Unclear OCR fragment reports cloudy conditions and frost in Inez area with mixed mentions of South Dakota North Dakota and Milwaukee. Partial phrases reference storm observations, precipitation notes, and regional weather terms, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent facts or dates.
In Merrill Wisconsin depredation by dogs on sheep flocks near Corning sparked farmer wrath. Chairman Ed Schell said five farmers reported 24 sheep killed in a single day, prompting a hunting party response.
New York police reported an arrest in a Thirty-fourth Street business house as a man tried to pass a $29 ransom note tied to the Lindbergh kidnapping. Authorities list three expert reports to examine Hauptmann for extortion, with trial set for October.
Fragmentary text indicates a state event facing federal demands with unclear details. Names, places, or dates are unreadable, preventing a precise summary. The passage tests recognition of a conflict between state and federal authorities and hints at ongoing legal or administrative pressure.
A fragmented report discusses a shortened work week as an idea, noting unclear support and challenges amid industry concerns. The piece references figures like Snyder and other industrial voices while hinting at policy timing and economic effects.
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