04 Aug 1925
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1925
Page
1
A fragmentary review discusses William Beebe and his controversial views on evolution, nature, and humanity. It notes Beebe’s Jungle explorations, his critiques of science culture, and confronts legalistic and religious tensions surrounding evolutionary debates. The passage references Putnam's edition, Sargasso Sea voyages, and Beebe’s commentary on biology and civilization.
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Fragmentary OCR text shows a public job notice with unclear phrasing. The readable portion hints at a monetary or range detail and department or authority context, but key names, dates, and actions are missing, leaving the item as an incomplete public notice.
Local race in Hachings Kansas shows a small gain for incumbents as voters ask for more years of service. No major changes reported in turnout or polling locations. City officials urge residents to verify registration and bring ID to polling stations.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions bathing beaches and a seaside outing. The text is unreadable for precise details, but implies a note about enjoying coastal recreation and a visit by someone to the shore. No clear names, dates, or places are discernible.
The Sheboygan city council adopted a resolution directing the board of public works to negotiate with owners for purchase of Goat Island and three nearby islets for park purposes. Mayor Larson requested the move, aligning with editorial calls to beautify and add to the park system. Alderman Humber supported the measure, noting it lays a foundation with no immediate expense.
City council announced plans to fund a $111,000 school building without selling bonds. Transfers from water department funds and tax accounts, plus $28,000 in the school fund, cover the cost. Adjourned meeting slated for next Monday to finalize transfer resolutions and related matters.
Joe Mahler 927 Clara avenue, Kohler Co. employee, was severely injured when he leaned from a cupola platform to watch yard crane operations and was struck by the crane. His right arm and ribs were broken, and he was taken to St Nicholas hospital for treatment by Dr. Cottingham and Dr. Gunther.
First steps to free Russell Scott hinge on proving insanity after imprisonment. Defense attorney William Scott Stewart cites family history while Mrs. Billa Scott testifies as doctors declare SAN. Judge David rails at the attorney amid testimony on Scott's father's alcoholism and alleged insanities. Russell Scott's troubled rise and fall as a millionaire promoter are laid bare as the case unfolds.
In Talsam Michigan a deranged man John Thompson shot at the Hill couple in their bed killing Mrs. Axel Hill and wounding Mrs. Thomas and later killed himself. Mrs. Hill died from blood loss and Mr. Hill was unharmed. Mrs. Thompson was not expected to recover.
In Milwaukee and Sheboygan reports police investigated an anonymous late night call claiming a planned burglary at Mrs. Robert G. Hayssen on the northeast side after a neighbor, William T. Gray, was robbed of clothes and jewelry. Detectives link the call to a quarrel among burglars who hit Gray’s home. The Hayssen and Gray families are prominent in Sheboygan and spend summers at Lakeside, Elkhart Lake.
Mostly fair to night and Wednesday with possible local thunder showers in the north. Slightly warmer tonight in the southwest and central portions. The Roman Catholic Church marks the birth of St. Dominic founder of the order of preacher friars. Today’s birthday is Russell Sage famed American capitalist.
A fire sparked by a gun explosion in the hands of Charles Leggett damaged the south section of the Milwaukee roundhouse in Sioux City. Ten locomotives were destroyed or damaged, with losses around 200000 dollars. Leggett suffered severe burns to his face and hands.
Denial F. Steck, Democrat, gained a 164 vote lead over Senator Smith W. Brookhart, Republican, in the Iowa contest after 29 counties were tallied by the senate investigating staff. Steck stood at 117,147 to Brookhart's 116,983, not counting 474 Steck ballots and 1,650 Brookhart ballots still challenged.
Charles W. Lau retired farmer funeral in Davenport Iowa heard the dead man speak the final rites. Lau before his death Saturday left two phonograph addresses one for the home service and one for the vault cremation. The messages deplored conditions at churches of today and outlined his view of modern church evils.
Oshkosh convention on August 12 is expected to name Roy P. Wilcox of Eau Claire as the conservative choice to succeed Sen. Robert M. La Follette. With 693 delegates anticipated, Wilcox leads a three-way GOP race alongside independents McGovern and La Follette, as conservative forces shift support toward Wilcox while McGovern remains independent.
Five bandits escaped with diamonds and jewelry valued at 60000 and 1100 in cash after holding up the office of Patrick E. Clancy a corn broker in New York today.
At Atlantic City New Jersey United Mine Workers threaten to withdraw if operator committee members are not replaced by men with power to act The move follows a two week deadlock with operators' sub committee and amid warnings of a potential fall walkout by 158 000 anthracite miners The dispute centers on whether Warriner of the operators conference can negotiate and on whether two top operator delegates have authority Lewis presses for decisive representation as talks resume later today
A city council committee on judiciary led by Alderman H. B. Humke introduced a resolution for a public vote on compulsory water meters. City Attorney A. Mett Werner explained it must be labeled a special election though it could occur at a regular election. If approved, residents will decide whether meters become mandatory or remain optional.
Last night weekly council denied four permit applications and refused refunds on licenses. Nemsheck faces forced closure after licenses for a jazz club soft drinks pool hall and other permits were rejected. Aldermen debated soft drink licenses as Chief Flood to monitor the closed back door activity at the Nice Sunday. Refunds were denied for several license applications with votes 9 to 6 on one case.
Chicago police faced a trunk murder mystery after Joseph Bender a 46 year old second hand merchant was found dead in a theater backstage trunk in the South Side black belt area. He had been missing since July when his horse and wages were found nearby. Authorities weighed robbery against a possible race related motive as they investigated the case.
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