Milwaukee rent bureau proclaims success after 200 cases
Walter H H Bender rent arbiter reports Milwaukee rent regulation has reduced rents in 90 percent of 200 formal cases and spurred agreements in hundreds more. The Milwaukee rent bureau created by an emergency act of the Wisconsin railroad commission investigates properties, collects data, inspects premises, and forwards findings to Madison for final decisions.
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Milwaukee
Walter HH. Bender
Milwaukeee Rent Bureau
Wisconsin State Railroad Commission
Bender
Advics
Rent Bureau
Railroad Commission
Madison
Milwaukee rent bureau a deterrent to building program
The piece notes that the Milwaukee rent bureau grows in popularity with tenants while real estate men and builders claim it slows the citys construction activity. It also mentions Miss Bessie Sullivan as the first woman assistant state attorney in Chicago and her role in the Carl Wanderer case.
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Bessie Sullivan
Chicago
Carl Wanderer
Rent Bureau
Milwaukee
Los Angeles Passes Cap on Furnishings and Fealty Rent
The city council approved an ordinance limiting rent on furnishings to 16 percent and on the valuation of property to 11 percent. The measure follows petitions from the Tenants' Protective Association seeking a referendum on the issue.
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Los Angeles
Tenants’ Protective Association
Boy Exonerated in Cigar Theft Case In Juvenile Court
Roy Larson, 11, cleared of alleged cigar theft after arrest last week. His mother told The Star on Friday that he was released in juvenile court Tuesday and that the other boys were found guilty.
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Roy Larson
Star
Why Robert Nelson Awoke Late Today
A thief stole Robert Nelson’s clock ring and flashlight Friday, causing his late awakening. Nelson lives at 2961 Second Ave N W. The incident occurred Thursday morning.
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Robert Nelson
Second Ave
N. W
Rockefeller Jr Leaves 1 Cent Tip for YWCA Cafeteria Fund
New York on February 25. John D. Rockefeller Jr. left 1 cent from a $100 bill after a 40 cent lunch at the YWCA cafeteria on Fulton Street. Heads of the chain exclaimed such generosity is unusual for Rockefellers. the remaining change supported the YWCA cafeteria fund.
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New York
John 1D. Rockefeller, Jr
Young Women's
Association Cafe
Fulton St
Rockefellers
University District Mourns the Passing of Old Fire Horses
The University district bids farewell to fire horses Duke Heb Bob and Jack as motor truck 32 replaces them. Duke and Heb aged 15 and 16 served nine years, Jack four months, farms and kids miss their daily rides. Georgia Monroe mourns the loss of the animals that shared her childhood, while drivers recall the horses’ daily parades and the neighborhood affection for the trio.
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University District
Duke
Bob
Jack
Heb
Fremont
Count
Georgia
Nichard Boehme
Jack Mout
Saya Boehme
Orvil Clark
Saya
Arthur Bartow
Drio
Unt
Yeast Additions Trail New York Soda Menu
In New York on February 25 yeast appears on the soda menu with ice cream floats and cake of yeast used by soda clerks. The practice stems from a belief that yeast benefits complexions and wellness during service at local establishments.
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New York
Floda
University district gains motorized fire protection
On Saturday a new city service truck No. 28 arrived bringing motor driven fire protection to the University district. Fire crews drove horses to Fremont and Ballard and Captain Monroe remarks that while fun ends, the district is now protected by the big red Husky truck.
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Fremont
Ballard
France
University
Capt
Monroe
Hundred Motorists Charged In Court After Thursday Session
One hundred motorists were charged in Nee court Thursday afternoon, with fines totaling 1152 dollars.
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Po Nee Court
Connecticut legislators draft radical mental health bill
In Hartford a state hospital inmate described as hopelessly insane faces new scrutiny as a Committee of Connecticut drafts a bill to place mentally ill individuals in secure confinement. Lawmakers expect criticism but deem the measure a duty to remove the distressed from society.
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Hartford
Conn
Norwich State Hospital
Heart Disease Causes High Death Toll in Nation
The report states one half percent of all deaths in the country are attributed to heart disease, highlighting its significant impact on public health and the need for attention to cardiovascular risks.
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Independent Packing CO
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Queen City
Mkt
Queen City Market
Pine
Huber’s
Rouxns
Brownie
Casey
Georgian Monroe
G. W. Monroe
University Fire Station
Bill
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Liberty Market
First
Liberty Theatre
Randolph Grocery CO
Po &Ib
Sani
AGUS
Crisco
Maine
del Monte
Roger
Olympic PC
Colburn
Direct Importing CO
United Tea & Coffee Stores
Randolph
Galt’s
Fischer Brothers Company
Westlake Public Market
Westlake Grocery
Golden West Coffee
Asya
Ghirardelli
Tokio
Lipton’s
Citrus Pond
Olympic
Fisher's
Gerow’s Delicatessen
Fr EE
City Street Railway—Lost and Found Department
Zoble Grocery. CO
Tbs
Madrona
Elliott
Arcade
Cial
Washington
Ostberg’s Cash Grocery
Mall Orde
Sk. Rainier
Rogers
M. J
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Battle
Grae
Westlake
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