19 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1934
Page
1
A 1933 insider account describes the John Factor kidnapping plan connected to the Touhy gang. New details recount how Factor allegedly coordinated with associates to abduct Jack Fac and transport him to a Touhy hideout near a Chicago suburb.
The North American Broadcasting System debuts as a nine-station chain across Wisconsin Minnesota and neighboring states with WHBL Sheboygan joining WHAD Milwaukee WCLO Janesville WHBY Green Bay WKBH La Crosse WOMT Manitowoc WIBU Poynette WTAQ Hall Prairie and WRHM Minneapolis. Proponents predict a shift to smaller networks improving local programming and reducing monopoly amid national radio changes.
Army planes carry mail bags and firefight gear as they resume air mail routes amid snow storms and fog. The Weather Bureau forecasts snow and colder conditions for the eastern half of the country as Postmaster General Farley cancels private contracts.
Crowds flood Sheboygan for a big Dollar Day shopping festival. Retail leaders and the Chamber of Commerce push heavy price cuts as merchants participate citywide. Police announce permissive parking on the day with usual safety restrictions in effect. Families plan early trips amid advertised bargains and festive decor across stores.
Oshkosh Wis hospital officials discuss the Thursday night expression of confidence in Dr Peter Bell head of the Northern Hospital for the Insane with Dr M N Pitt noting the matter falls outside medical society jurisdiction. Dr M C Haines added questions about Dr J A McElligott's claims of patient mistreatment and inaction.
Milwaukee AP report says eight attendants at the Northern Hospital for the Insane at Winnebago will face warrants for mistreatment of patients. The legislative investigating committee, led by Sen Morley G. Kelly, urges immediate dismissal and arrest for those responsible. The inquiry, ordered by Gov Schmedeman, will scan Wisconsin state charitable and penal institutions. hearings resume next week.
Belgium mourns King Albert I who died in a mountain climbing accident near Adelboden. Crown Prince Leopold and Princess Astrid rushed to Laeken as state funeral plans begin. The king, six feet two inches tall and a wartime commander, is to be honored with a royal state funeral Thursday.
Washington reports that recovery administrator Hugh Johnson announced a newspaper publishing code requiring a five day 40 hour week for reporters at metros with circulation of 75,000 or more in cities over 750,000. The code also covers child labor rules and wage reporting with an 80 day follow up requested by the president.
Oshkosh Wis Special Cir cuit Judge Fred Beglinger signed a writ of habeas corpus for Norton Brown suspended Northern Hospital for the Insane attendant held for the death of Oscar Schrader of Sheboygan. The writ is returnable before Court Commissioner Earl P Finch in Oshkosh at 2 p m Tuesday. Brown’s counsel challenges the original complaint and District Attorney Laws procedure as he awaits trial on manslaughter with $5 000 bail set by Municipal Judge Hughes.
Virgil Wells known as Blackie was arrested in Nevada Missouri for questioning in the death of poet and magazine writer Mrs. F B Pearl Dancey. Her body was found in a car near a cemetery with a bullet wound to the heart. Wells had been named as a suspect in recent hold ups and was taken to the county jail.
Dr. Alice Wynekoop stands trial for the second time in Chicago criminal court for allegedly operating table murder of Rheta Wynekoop. Prosecutor Dougherty seeks the death penalty. Wynekoop pleads not guilty as Judge Miller presides. The court is orderly and the defense is short handed due to an ill attorney.
Violence cooled as Chancellor Dollfuss government intensified a drive against Austria's socialist party. Court martial cases linger, while authorities hint at easing tactics against rebels. Mordechai Anselm of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency was released after nine hours of questioning over alleged false reports.
The Lake Michigan forecast calls for a moderate shift to southeasterly winds Tuesday with generally fair weather through tonight and into Tuesday. Winds become easterly by Tuesday night as conditions remain calm and temperatures mild.
In Madison Wisconsin Rev. Al fred W. Ewan of First Congregational Church told his congregation two conservative Protestant ministers are stockholders in a local liquor store. He condemned their connection but did not reveal names.
Victoria David, 14, was found dead in a shallow grave on Boston’s Chinatown border after being attacked. The medical examiner linked the assault to the fatal injuries and noted she was separated from her sister Nellie, 12, at a theater earlier.
Washington postmaster general Welter F. Brown told Senate investigators that all air mail contracts were awarded lawfully with no evidence of collusion. He testified that only three of 34 domestic contracts were let during his term and denied any wrongdoing as he said plans to cancel all contracts would be unjust.
Madison special report details accusations of abuse at the Northern Hospital for the Insane in Winnebago. Legislators plan new hearings this week led by Senator M. G. Kelly and Attorney Frank W. Cosgrove. Dr. Bell's suspension and staff questions stir governmental pressure for a full state inquiry.
During the Schrader inquest at Oshkosh Norton Brown is questioned about prior employment at Fort Steilacoom and Western State Hospital. Dr. Keller of Western State Hospital denies any Norton Brown connection after searching records. The piece critiques state officials and press coverage, noting calls for a public inquiry and potential board actions.
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