Woman At Reedsville Saves Her Children As Flames Destroy Home
In a heroic rescue a mother saved five children after a gasoline lamp exploded causing a fire that destroyed a farm home near Reedsville. Mrs Arnold Behnke 48 suffered burns and was in serious condition. She moved the baby to the barn then retrieved the other children and crawled through a window for the last child. She walked barefoot about three-quarters of a mile to find her husband.
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Wis
Reedsville
Arnold Behnke
Tornado Toll Across States Reported Dead and Damaged
A tornado path carved through Arkansas Mississippi and Texas causing at least two dozen deaths and widespread destruction. Red Cross set up temporary hospital morgue and began relief, with many towns reporting fatalities and heavy property losses.
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Extr a Attempt to Force Woman Into Furnace
A man attempted to burn his wife in a furnace after an argument at their home. The 53 year old Mrs. Jacobs was seized near the furnace by Black man involved, dragged to the basement, and narrowly escaped being ignited as she pleaded for mercy. Neighbors heard the alarm and police later arrested the suspect.
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Debated Boldt Office Bill Sparks Wisconsin Assembly
Wisconsin lawmakers debated Senator Herman Boldt’s proposal to pay each member up to 250 for private offices at state expense. The 46 to 30 vote in the Assembly sent the bill back to the Senate with a potential reconsideration loom.
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uy Unitec Press
Madison
Wis
Walter J. Kohter
Wisconsin
assembly
senate
Herman F. Beloit
Charles B. Perry
RE. C. Smith
Beloit
Alvin Co. Reis
Wisconsin Snow and Rain Paradox Grips State
Northern Wisconsin endures heavy snowfall with seven to nine inches in many areas while Milwaukee and nearby cities suffer an eight hour rain that cripples streets and robs frost from walls. The First Baptist church at West Allis partially collapsed as warm weather melted frost. Central regions see alternating snow mist and rain with rising rivers and near zero temps, and Fond du Lac roads coated in six inches of slush.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Sheboygan
Prairie du Chien
Mississippi
Barron
La Crosse
Fond du Lac
Lenroot Nomination Favored by Senate Judiciary Committee
The senate judiciary committee approved Irvine L. Lenroot of Wisconsin as a judge of the United States court of customs appeals by an 11 to 4 vote. Two members did not vote.
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Washington
senate judiciary committee
Irvine L. Lenroot
Wisconsin
United States court of customs appeals
Arrest Order for 17 Men in Chicago Gang Massacre Probe
Deputy Police Commissioner John Stege issued an arrest warrant list of seventeen men in the seven‑slayings case. Names include Claude Maddox Tony Capona Jack McGurn Joseph Lolordo and others tied to Moran rivals and gang activity. Maddox is a key suspect with prior machine gun possession and proximity to the crime scene.
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Chicago
John Stege
Claude Maddox
Tony Capona
Tough Tony
Maddox
Jack McCGurn
Al Capone
Joseph Lolordo
John Schulte
Danny Vallo
Rocco Fanelli
Tony Barone
Rocco Selcastro
Frank Diamond
Rocco Griffo
Samuel
Joseph Aiello
George
Bugs) Moran
William
Boxcar
Lose Hope For Saving Life Of Marshal Foch
Paris report states Marshal Ferdinand Foch, 77, is considered hopelessly ill with a month of illness including uremia and heart sclerosis. Doctors fight pulmonary attacks as his condition worsens. death is seen as likely within days. An informant spoke in grief, noting the generalissimo’s last fight may be near.
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Marshal Foch
Paris
Associated Press
Ferdinand Foch
Ads Quicker Than Seven-League Boots
The fairy tale boots were reputedly speedy but a missing case of shoes belonging to American Express was found rapidly after a Lost and Found notice. The paper issued at 4 o'clock, and by 5 the footwear was returned. For quick service in finding items or selling or renting property, call an ad-taker at 23.
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Culvert Case Story Doubted By Authorities
Elkhorn Wis authorities renew interest in the Wisconsin culvert murder case after Robert Cane, a Green Bay escapee, surrendered in California and claimed knowledge of the case. Cane previously made similar statements. officials doubt his tale and remain without the victim’s identity. The unnamed girl, found in a culvert last August, is known only as Bess and had no identified clues linking to a suspect.
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Wis
Robert Cane
California
Wisconsin
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Green Bay reformatory
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Green Bay
here
Bess
Judge Rejects Life Term In Liquor Case
Judge Vincent M. Brennan of the Wayne county circuit court said he would resign rather than impose a life sentence on a defendant convicted of four liquor felonies. He argued the law mandating life terms for four felonies should be revised and distinguished between moral turpitude crimes and mere statutory violations.
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Lansing
Mich
Vincent M. Brennan
Wayne county
Detroit
state senate
Michigan
Brennan
Alfred J. Murphy
Governor Kohler appoints Kelley to state tax commission
State Job Governor Kohler names Edward L. Kelley of Manitowoc to the state tax commission. Kelley is a known figure in Sheboygan and ran for state attorney general during the fall campaign.
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Edward L. Kelley
Manitowoc
state tax commission
Kelley
Sheboygan
Kelley Named On State Tax Commission
Edward L. Kelley of Manitowoc was appointed by Governor Kohler to the state tax commission for an eight year term starting May 1929, replacing A W Kimball who may resign. Kelley, a longtime Republican, was a Kohler ticket candidate for attorney general in 1928. The governor must certify the appointment to the senate by the last Monday in February. Kimball denied knowledge of the move. The announcement came as a surprise.
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Edward L. Kelley
Manitowoc
Kohler
state tax commission
A. W. Kimball
Milwaukee
Kelley
Kimball
senate
tax commission
Winter Eases In City As Snow Melts To Rain
Winter's grip loosens in the vicinity as 108 inches of precipitation is reported by officials. Snow transitions to drizzle, adding six inches of snow and ice. Slippery roads hinder traffic and intercity bus routes. A snow plow clears eastern and southern streets while buses resume later. Rail travel continues with minor difficulties. Temperature ranges 27 to 37 degrees. Colder weather forecast statewide.
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King Winter
Manitowoc
Green Bay
Sheboygan
Fond du Lac
Sharkey Stribling Heavyweight Bout Details On Air
The Sheboygan Press announces WHBL radio will air coverage just before 9 p m tomorrow from Miami Beach Florida. Listeners will receive the fight particulars of the Sharkey Stribling heavyweight bout, touted as the era s most important title bout since Gene Tunney.
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Wisconsin Legislature Approves National Referendum Move
The Wisconsin Assembly concurred with Senator Duncan's joint resolution urging Congress to conduct a nationwide poll on amending the state’s Volateadaty enforcement law. The measure already passed the Senate 19 to 13, while an amendment to require a 2.75 percent beer threshold failed 61 to 25. The Senate also considered a constitutional initiative and referendum proposal favoring a voter submission.
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Madison
Wisconsin
assembly
Thomas M. Duncan
congress
senate
C. F. Hanson
River Falls
P. J. Smith
Legislative Boot Forces Lax Lobbyists From Wisconsin Assembly
The Rev Warren G Jones superintendent of the Wisconsin Anti Saloon league was forced to leave the assembly floor as the Duncan resolution was under consideration Assemblyman Arthur A Hitt cited rules barring lobbyists from the chamber and the speaker ordered removal of any such persons The incident underscores tense debates over lobbying access in Madison
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Warren G. Jones
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assembly
Duncan
Arthur A. Hitt
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Senate Backing for Private Offices and Boldt Bill Debate
The senate and assembly advanced measures on private legislative offices with a Boldt bill allowing rentals up to $250 for 100 days totaling $33,250. Gov Henry A. Huber urged adoption. The chamber adjourned to 4 pm. A separate offices proposal passed, while Schumann’s plan to cut lawmakers failed 16 to 15. The assembly also memorialized Congress for Muncie Shoals development.
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Henry A. Huber
Huber
assembly
Herman E. Boldt
John C. Schumann
Benktor Duncan
congress
Muncie Shoals
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