15 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
1
An itemized entry records a purchase of 559.00 for AI and golf sea imports. The brief note lists the amount, date not shown, and supporting account likely within a purchase ledger. No further context or vendor name is provided in the fragment.
An explosion on Chicago's north side caused over 31 million dollars in damage. Four seriously injured, widespread destruction including holes in Armitage Avenue, collapsed walls, and fires. Police and fire crews searched for causes, with a bootleg liquor link suggested but unconfirmed.
A Stockbridge woman died from burns after kerosene flames swept through her home. Mr. Krueger, 60, attempted to help his wife but could not save her as the blaze spread. Firefighters arrived to control the flames, but the victim succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident.
State Supreme Court Justice George B. Nelson suffered serious injuries after slipping on an icy sidewalk near his Madison home. An emergency operation followed the fall and his condition was later reported favorable. Nine others were injured in icy weather incidents across the area.
A fragmentary diary style note describes Charles A. Lindbergh reaching Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic after departing from San Juan Puerto Rico. The entry mentions Pan American facilities and a plan to continue the journey tomorrow at a 10 40 a m local time.
The Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation will buy cheese and lard to aid markets and the needy. At President Harry L. Hopkins’s office it was stated cheese purchases will total about 3 million dollars, but no figures were available for the other products or further details.
A citizen writes to The Press in a communication about the Eighteenth Amendment and states his name will be published. The editor invites the author to submit the signed full text for the Editor's Mail Box.
Athens report: Samuel Insull, 74, magnate of U S utilities, was ordered to depart Greece by January 31 after a minister deemed him an undesirable alien. He requested a one month grace but faces possible extradition to the United States over bankruptcy-related charges linked to the collapse of his empire. The passport was canceled by the state department, and deportation to New York could occur if he remains past the deadline. Greek courts had refused U S extradition for Ingall, fueling U S-Greek tensions over the treaty in force.
The French government notified the United States that France will default on a debt installment of 22 200 927 dollars due today. The formal note was presented to Acting Secretary Phillips by French ambassador Andre De La Boulaye. Belgium followed similar lines in its own note about future payments tied to German reparations.
Lake Michigan forecast notes diminishing southwest to west winds tonight becoming gentle to variable. Unsettled conditions expected with possible snow flurries in the far north and extreme east. Generally fair elsewhere as conditions ease.
Mrs. Anna M. Anderson, former superintendent of Taycheedah women’s prison, testifies today denying charges that led to her suspension and discharge. She details actions on farm and prison transfers, use of funds, and furniture moves, asserting board authority and proper management.
May Hanson took the stand in Rockford to deny any role in the death of her estranged husband, a factory executive. She said she was home sorting laundry when she saw a fire in the lane and ran to the car as flames scorched her. she insisted she did not kill or aid in the death and did not know who did. The prosecution alleges she drenched Hanson with gasoline and set his clothing ablaze while he rode in his car. The jury is expected to hear the rest of the testimony today.
Washington reports a billion-dollar gain in American farmers' gross income this year as Secretary Wallace releases the annual farm income estimate at 6.1 billion dollars, notes currency depreciation effects, and calls for regulation of profits and limits on speculation to stabilize markets while maintaining fair income distribution.
Barryton Michigan reports a dramatic rescue as 100 school children escaped moments before the Fork Township Agricultural School addition collapsed. Two children suffered minor steam burns, while Jeanne Lamon and Evelyn Gardiner sustained injuries. Superintendent John Goodwin warned teachers who directed orderly evacuations as CWA workers labored nearby.
Sumner Welles came back to the State Department from Havana where he was U.S. ambassador to Cuba until last Tuesday. He will assume the role of assistant secretary of state immediately.
Green Bay lawyer A B Fontaine won the Wisconsin seat on the Republican National Committee succeeding the late George Wils Manitowoc after a nine ballot vote by the state central committee He pledged united activity for gubernatorial and congressional campaigns and immediate work to reconcile discordant party elements amid a crowded convention vote slate
Madison delays in any action on liquor tax measures as both houses adjourn to Monday. Bolens proposes a substitute tax plan aligned with population distribution, aiming to curb hard liquor revenue retention and reallocate to local units. The senate and assembly blocked separate peer tax votes while the committee substitute adjusts rates by alcohol content and federal tax benchmarks.
Washington action by Morgenthau before the House Ways and Means Committee urged a lower federal tax on earned income than on investment income. He also called for ending separate returns by husbands and wives and backed Ways and Means proposals to close tax loopholes, raise revenue, and simplify the system, noting a projected gain between 100 and 270 million dollars.
Roger McMahon, 29, an employee at the Madix club west of the city, lies in critical condition at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a Thursday fall at Palace Inn. He suffered a skull fracture, brain concussion, and a deep head wound but regained consciousness and recalled hitting furniture. Witnesses corroborate his account with no fight reported. physician notes his condition uncertain.
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