17 Jan 1925
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1925
Page
1
Incomplete text outlines attempts to offset drought impacts at regional lakes and farms. Mentions Chicago area, port considerations, and official orders tied to water management and relief efforts.
A long theatre survey notes ten plays and various musical pieces. It mentions performances featuring George Abbott, Jolson, Marjorie Rambeau, and Florence Leontine. reviews range from domestic comedies to melodrama and revue styled acts. The piece covers settings, themes, and audience reception across multiple venues.
Three youngsters perished in a fast moving fire that destroyed a small three room shack on a farm. The blaze started near the barn while a parent reportedly stepped out briefly leaving the house unguarded. Firefighters battled the flames but could not save the children.
The Hong Hwa, sailing to Singapore, was seized by Chinese pirates for three days. Passengers were robbed and penniless while officers were forced to navigate, the wireless was demolished, and the crew overpowered. All aboard remained unharmed as the pirates disembarked with the loot.
George Sievers a 15 year old resident at 1217 N Eighth Street spotted smoke from a garage behind the B I igarton residence 1230 N Seventh Street at 10 30 am Today He moved the electric car owned by Mr Garton out of the garage and sent in an alarm The car was badly burned the fire department extinguished the blaze with the Batteries and much of the car interior burned to ashes Insurance does not cover the loss A short circuit is suspected as the cause of the fire.
Seven employees at Lubbers and Bell novelty works were injured when the third floor collapsed. Ten workers on the floor below escaped unhurt as heavy joists held the ceiling and allowed escape through windows and fire escapes. Fire department aided in rescue.
Mrs. Sophia Markgraf recalls struggles to keep her family together after the death of William Markeral as son David, a 16 year old, faces pressure from a St. Louis probation officer telegram urging transportation to a runaway situation. The scene unfolds in a modest Pennsylvan ia avenue home with four younger brothers and a newborn sister.
J Grant Childs, instructor at the vocational school, reports trouble with boys who hang out at Crane Mission pool hall. He says several youths have stayed out late, skipped schooling, and one briefly worked in a barber shop but returned to the pool hall. He consulted the police and contacted a boy’s mother.
The Munson Collier and the Norton Lilly freighter Robin Adair collided head on in fog off Handkerchief Shoals. The Munalbro lost bow and anchor gear but remained safe. a Coast Guard cutter assisted. As fog lifted the Munalbro sailed to Boston and the Robin Adair, with a forty foot hole, headed toward New York at reduced pace.
While decking logs near Ashland S M Forseab a popular woodsman suffered severe injuries after being struck by a rolling log in an accident during log work near Ashland.
Dorothy Ellingson, 16, who killed her mother amid a life of jazz age gaiety, was brought from jail to attend an inquest led by the coroner. Family members appeared but offered no aid as a crowd gathered outside the courtroom. San Francisco officials, social workers, police, and federal agents push responses, including arrests and plans targeting juvenile courthards and all-night liquor venues.
Two Ashland firemen were overcome while fighting a fire that started at the Ninth Avenue school causing about 200 dollars in damage.
Kenosha report states Policeman Fred Lehman was nursing brake injuries after being struck by a ted hooked to a automobile.
The board of police and fire commissioners is probing rumors about the department. No charges have been filed and initial meetings found most rumors frivolous, but further hearings will be held at City Hall to allow full discussion and ensure a thorough final report.
St Louis performer Harry Snodgrass leaved for Johnston City Illinois to entertain Lions Club members with a piano show amid talk of a $1000 weekly contract. crowds from southern Illinois expected, following his prison term and prior engagement in Evansville Indiana.
James J. Cadoo, 23, arrested for the $10,000 holdup of a mall car on a Lone Island railroad train. He confessed after brief questioning at his home with his new wife present. All but $100 recovered. machine make traced to him. he was a former postal employee and later a car salesman. Arraignment in Brooklyn federal court planned.
Two real estate transactions were completed recently as Herman Schreier sold his brick bungalow at Superior Avenue and Second Street to Israel Perlman, and Richard Trautman sold his cottage at 12 Bell Avenue to Moody Fuchs. Perlman plans renovations and says the area offers fine residential views of the lake while Fuchs intends to move into his new cottage soon. Both deals were handled by Hanes the Oakdale Realty.
Mrs Violet Renfrey, seriously injured in an automobile accident near the Matthewson greenhouse on Upper Falls road, Milwaukee, was saved from a fatal blaze last night by her husband Arthur Renfrey. He carried her from the burning home as others fled, a spark from a furnace door starting the fire in rubbish. Her injuries, including paralysis on the right side and a fractured breast bone from a separate crash on October 15, have left her an invalid since.
Mrs. Mary Diehl of 1816 N Fifth Street was partially conscious at noon and much improved after a gas exposure caused by an accidentally opened pet cock at her home Thursday evening. Dr. J P Zohlen said there is hope for full recovery within days as she rests easier at St Nicholas hospital with oxygen therapy.
Soviet envoy Christian Rakovisky told the teachers congress that the United States will recognize Russia before the end of 1925. He said the move is in the limelight in America and that capital must flow to Europe and Asia, aligning with Russia.
Theodore Marksity, a former Bradley college student, pleaded guilty in a Peoria court to a $5000 extortion attempt against Mrs. David Proctor. He is also sought by St. Louis police after admitting a $1200 check fraud for a car. He claimed to be a Washington University medical student. Marksity remains jailed awaiting extradition actions.
The second annual auto show in Sheboygan, January 29 to February 1, drew sold out spaces within minutes. Dealers plan exclusive displays of latest models with accessories, music, and entertainment at the high school gymnasium.
Mrs. Arthur Herff of 1307 Alsbame Avenue sheltered a stray collie. The dog quickly calmed, then suddenly became aggressive, causing fright and damage before police intervened. The Hart home sustained broken bric-a-brac and disturbed furniture.
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