22 Dec 1925
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1925
Page
1
The text presents garbled OCR regarding proposed amendments to eliminate a $250,000 purchase, federal funds, and political references. It lists incomplete phrases about housing, ports, and committees, with numerous broken names and places, lacking coherent events or outcomes.
A Sheboygan motorist Denning and companion Thomas Berger were arrested after a Green Bay Avenue auto fire started when a cigarette ignited. police found liquor bottles in the car. Berger admitted ownership of the items and was fined $100 in municipal court while a Chicago woman faced disorderly conduct charges. Denning and the two others remained in custody overnight.
A proposed nonstop expedition from Alaska to Spitsbergen aims to explore the North Pole. Backers include Henry Ward and George F. Wilkie. the project is promoted by Detroit and New York aviation groups with ties to Stefansson and others in exploratory aims.
Jay United Press report from West Bend describes Clarins Clarke of Milwaukee saying he was robbed at gunpoint by two companions after a construction crew trip. He named Justin of Connell Bhuilfs Iowa and Johnerson of Bloomington Wh as accomplices, saying a revolver was used and a $40 cash value, gold watch and ring were taken. Clarke was wounded in the shoulder but escaped after an auto stop and reported the incident to police. Authorities were alerted to watch for the suspects.
Milhwaul Marence age 12 and Mildred Schultz age 1 of Plymouth Wisconsin were overcome by LATSL gag while seated in their father's closed automobile. The car was moving and stopped near the Republican hotel to allow traffic to pass. The girls were revived at the Emergency hospital after hospital staff responded. The gas is believed to have entered the car through a defective heater.
Ila Rockefellers, backed by Dayton Beach, faces a nine hole golf duel with CG Tasom Stemp, ex secretary to President Coolidge, in a match that could leave him without a new bright dime if defeated.
The Soviet embassy confirms a large Turkish neutrality pact to block British influence in the Near East. The agreement binds both nations to neutrality if a third power fights. Reports say Turkey sought Russian backing over Mosul and a Soviet envoy met in Angora after the Turkish visit.
United Press report from Scranton notes a large charity effort across Wyoming Valley as mayors pledge food, clothing, and 7 600 community chest units for Christmas. Relief heads in Wilkes-Barre and Stranton supervise aid while talks to end the coal strike face a setback but may resume after the holidays.
United Press report from Los Angeles states that Scott C. Stone, stepfather of actor Jack Hosle, was ordered hanged for the murders of May and Nina Martin, school children. Superior Judge Edwin Hahn imposed the death penalty after a jury conviction.
Frank Munsey, famed publisher and founder of numerous newspapers and magazines, died at Lensox Hospital after a short illness following an operation. Born in Mercer Maine in 1851, he started in a country store and rose to own major papers including the Argosy and Daily continent, shaping a vast publishing empire.
Sheboygan aldermen approve a new ordinance increasing fire department salaries from 2400 a year to about 220 a month and adjust police pay with multiple officer levels set. Budget items include travel and expense limits for officials. The meeting also covers licensing and establishment requests and ends with seasonal greetings.
Washington DC after an attack by Lieutenant E Rosendahl, senior surviving officer of the Shenandoah, against Colonel William Mitchell and other critics, the naval court of inquiry into the disaster ended its long investigation and took the case under advisement.
A report describes raids in Kansas City during the holiday period. Authorities seized wine and beer, arrested one person, and collected quantities of whisky and other beverages as part of a broader enforcement drive. Police details are incomplete due to OCR errors.
Robbers broke into the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul depot at Belmont and took five sacks of salt and pate. Evidence shows tire marks and tools from a nearby garage were used. Federal investigators have been assigned to trace the theft and determine value.
Washington reports that the United States may accept the League of Nations invitation to participate in its disarmament conference preparatory commission. President Coolidge’s administration is studying how to proceed and would appoint representatives if accepted. A Senate resolution by Senator King requests U.S. participation in conferences on arms limitation.
Congress today faces debates over finance and appropriation measures. The agenda flags uncertain votes as lawmakers review budget items and potential funding shifts. Financial committees weigh impacts on programs and agencies amid partisan positions.
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