14 Feb 1925
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1925
Page
1
An event advertisement promises MacManus, a storyteller, at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening. Tickets start at $1.00, with a top price noted as $2,500, and the show is pitched as an entertaining blend of intrigue and humor amid a city-wide series of discussions led by custodian Gray Dyar.
Otto A Mog 29 of Johnsonville died by his own hand after a revolver discharge and a fire at his barn. Fire crews from multiple towns battled the blaze, saved livestock, and recovered charred remains as investigators pursued the dual-fire scenario. Authorities determined death by self harm with no inquest and noted the tragedy followed family debt and his wife's death after childbirth.
A fragment notes structures near Kansas destabilizing near K10 with Silke manufacturing and prime locations northwest of Tokig. Authorities report damage and assessing impact on the main island Reuters style brief from local desk.
Gov Ma Ferguson promises tax relief for Texas auto owners as the state pushes lower levies this year. Officials say the watchword is less taxes, less burden for drivers.
The article traces Valentine’s Day origins from Roman lovers’ day to medieval England and the Love Lottery, describing early valentine exchanges, the religious ties with Saint Valentine figures, and the first American valentine inspired by an English card sent in 1819 to Ruth Howland’s family.
A Kansas City fire killed Capt. John Crane, 85, and caused more than two million dollars in damage to the American Royal Livestock arena housing the annual auto show. The blaze started after midnight from suspected wiring, burning seven hours with gasoline tank explosions and charred walls.
Archbishop Sebastian G. Messmer of Milwaukee remains confined to the infirmary at St Francis Assist convent due to a recurring ailment. He was reported somewhat improved and resting easily after a period of confinement at the Episcopal residence last week and prior hospitalization in Washington.
Three white men died and two were jailed after a broad daylight shooting spree in Orange Texas sparked by a campaign by white merchants to force white trade. Victims include Joe Prejean and Basil Stokes. motives tied to local racial tensions and a deputy sheriff’s involvement noted in early reports.
President Coolidge sent to the Senate the nomination of Frank B. Kellogg of Minnesota, ambassador to Great Britain, to be secretary of state after March 4. He also nominated George A. Parks of Alaska to be governor of Alaska, succeeding Scott Bone.
Milwaukee federal grand jury recessed after voting 39 indictments and 126 true bills since impaneling. Most indictments involve liquor law violations with additional cases in narcotic coast and treasury law offenses. Jury to resume sessions Tuesday afternoon per Judge Geiger's instruction. London news notes Leon Smith, famed London horse, fitted with spectacles amid eye trouble foretelling possible decline.
Reported at noon to break through into a living tomb where Floyd Collins has lay entombed for fifteen days. Timbers anchored, muck and stone halted progress as 5 percent of the shaft remained to the roof. Officials note steady advancement toward the cavern with renewed tests and strategic shifts.
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