30 Jan 1925
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
1
The readable fragments show a brief item noting time in a local setting with possible initials and numbers, but the text remains fragmented. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are discernible to form a full factual summary.
The article details Odens, a painter of posters for theater and vaudeville, his methods, and influence on visual advertising. It notes his collaboration with notable performers, including Jo and Sothern, and his role in developing poster art for stage productions. It also references his national reach, including work in Madison and California, and his production of large scale pieces and wall coverings.
Milwaukee jury of one woman and eleven men debating the manslaughter charge against William Sonny Hopp in the death of Marjorie Thomas, a former Sheboygan girl, failed to agree after six hours of deliberation. They were locked up and to reconvene, Judge James Wickham presiding, the March 6, 1924 accident cited as basis.
Pittsburgh magnate George A. Benny president of Benolite Company was found dead in a snow drift near his Edgeworth home after a banquet. Reports say he collapsed from overexertion while walking home from a tram stop. Local detail notes Benny faced a related court matter earlier, with bail set at $1,000 in a separate seduction case, but he died shortly after.
May wheat futures surged on world war era price signals and brisk orders at Chicago and Minneapolis markets. Prices spiked to around 2.05 dollars per bushel amid heavy buying while exporters and mills joined in, with sharp intraday moves and widespread quote delays. A separate note from Resort Ed Wilson, roadhouse owner, faced liquor-law charges and bond awaiting February 8 preliminary hearing.
Dr Otho Fiedler was elected president of the Wisconsin state board of health in Madison on Thursday to succeed Dr William Whyte of Water town, who had led the board for twenty years. Fiedler has served on the board eleven years and is active in Sheboygan medical and civic work. He holds multiple medical affiliations, has served in public health roles, and is a long time Kiwanis leader.
United Press reports that middle and northwest state legislatures largely oppose the federal child labor amendment. Wisconsin shows some support, while Ohio, South Dakota, Michigan and Indiana exhibit strong opposition or inaction. Farm and manufacturing interests push against it. women’s groups and unions back it. West Virginia plans a house vote after March 18. a new court district judge in WV denounces the measure, urging the legislature to oppose it.
Ex governor Hadward Scofield aged 83 longtime Wisconsin chief executive is critically ill at his Oconto home physicians say he is very low. He has lived here for six months due to illness after summer in Milwaukee for work. Scofield served as Wisconsin’s governor from 1896 to 1906. Continued on page 10.
Gas ton B. Means former agent of the Department of Justice was sentenced to two years in Atlanta penitentiary and fined $10,000 Colonel Thomas B Felder a New York lawyer was also fined $10,000 Both men faced charges including conspiracy to bribe officials and defense rested amid health claims Elmer W Jarnecke pled guilty and provided evidence in the related glass casket mail fraud case The maximum penalty outlined is two years and a $10,000 fine
Texas rangers were ordered to march to the Rio Grande to prevent a Mexican ram runner invasion. Advices from Laredo report reports of ranger operations suspension in the San Antonio injunction case triggered border tensions. Captain W L Wright and Adjt Gen Mark McGee say orders require use of necessary steps to protect American property, amid fear of ranch plunder by an armed force led by Leon Villers.
The Press promotes Edna Ferber's So Big as the year's sensational read, claiming it will captivate every woman who has ever lived in the country. Listing appears to tease continuation on today’s page.
Sheboygan hosts its second annual auto show in the high school gym with 1925 models drawing strong interest from locals and visiting Milwaukee dealers. The event features Frank Weaver's five piece orchestra, brisk crowds, and optimism from organizers that attendance will break records over four days.
Dublin reports worsen western famine conditions surpassing 1847 fear. Ill clad women and children, fuel scarce, rain and gales destroy homes as relief efforts grow urgent. In New Hampshire, S-4 submarine crew rescued by boats after grounding near Portsmouth. 25 men aided, no serious injuries.
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