Wisconsin Counties Postpone Tax Sales Until Fall
Due to drought and searing conditions in Wisconsin, Governor instructs county officials to delay general property tax sales. Sales that normally begin in August are postponed. the second Tuesday in August is noted, with waivers extending payment deadlines to March 15. Officials seek uniform action to reduce confusion amid widespread economic distress.
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rges
Wisconsin
jeemer
suggery Blanco Counties
Convention At La Crosse To Open Tonight
Young Democratic forces from across Wisconsin converge on La Crosse for a convention opening at 7:48 PM. The program features speakers including Roosevelt liked figures, prayers by Rev Robt D, and an official call read by Carl Beck as preparations continue for a day of activities and speeches.
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la Crosse
ROLLENBECK
Cmaga
tnt
Cty
o'clowte
Thomea Jeffare
Roosevelt
mit
Thom
Rey Robt
Patrick
calleo
Carl R. Beck
Grant Federal Drought Aid To Midwest Area
Relief Administrator Harry L Hopkins announced a preliminary 5.476 million dollar drought aid allotment for ten states led by Wisconsin. Funds cover immediate relief as he warned the crisis could expand, while AAA contract holders may pasture but not plant corn or sorghum on contract acres.
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Midwest
GRANT FEDERAL Front
TED
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
S Mathisen
Mathisen
W. W. Clark
Madison
Drought Aid Totals by State and Water Crisis Notes
Federal relief funds are allocated for forage seed and water projects in drought areas. States receiving funds include Wisconsin 1.6 million, North Dakota 500,900, South Dakota 1,050,000, Kansas 200,000, Nebraska 276,000, New Mexico 100,000, Montana 350,000, Idaho 250,000, Wyoming 150,000, and Minnesota 1,000,000. Hopkins cites continued lack of rain and high temperatures worsening the drought while warning no famine for humans. Wheat harvest is collapsing, with losses estimated near one million bushels daily as dust and heat erode yields.
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frrm
Wisconsin
North Dakota
South Dakota
Kansas
Nebraska
New Mexico
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Minnesota
Hopkins
Chance To Avert Steel Strike Seen
United Press reports hopeful signs that President Roosevelt and his recovery aides will arbitrate steel and textile strikes threatening nearly 1,000,000 workers. Labor leaders expect a presidential lead in crisis talks after his New York return, with a conference between the steel union and the iron and steel institute to be convened by the president. Continued on page 19.
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HARRISON SALISBURY
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
New York
steel union
pure bank
iron and steel Institute
Stock Market Measure Near Final Action
Washington reports the Fletcher Rayburn stock market control bill neared final congressional approval as the Senate accepted the conference report and the House was expected to act. Roosevelt’s signature is assured and the measure will regulate stock exchanges and modify the 1933 Securities Act to spur long term financing, with core provisions taking effect July 1 and additional restrictions October 1.
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Washington
senate
House
White House
Roosevelt
Strike foe Michael F Tighe leads steel workers clash
In the steel dispute a key figure is Michael F Tighe president of the Amalgamated Iron Steel and Tin Workers. He has long opposed strikes, a stance rooted in his past as a puddler in Wheeling West Virginia where a five month stoppage occurred.
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Michael F. Tighe
Amalgamated Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Tighe
Wheeling
West Virginia
Dr Zohlen In Critical Illness At St Nicholas Hospital
Dr J P Zohlen of Ninth Street is critically ill at St Nicholas hospital from agranulocytosis and a severe throat infection. A blood transfusion was given with donor Father Zohlen, his brother from St Cloud. He traveled by car earlier, then deteriorated, now mostly in a coma, as he leads the Sheboygan County Medical Society and Star of the Sheboygan clinic.
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J. P. Zohlen
Ninth street
St. Nicholas hospital
Father Zohlen
S'. Cloud
Zohlen
fifth district
Wisconsin State Medical society
the
star of the Sheboygan clinic
Sheboygan County Medical society
Roosevelt Warns Nations On War Debt Payments
President Roosevelt told Congress the United States would judge war debt problems by how debtors use their resources. He warned against diverting funds to armaments and unproductive expenditure. The message noted 13 foreign debtors face 174.6 million dollars due June 15 and urged substantial sacrifices to meet debts.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
congress
Mrr
Capitol Hill
Finland
Heat Wave Grips State As Temperatures Near 100
The Associated Press reports a severe heat wave across central and southern regions, with temperatures climbing to around 100 degrees by noon. Milwaukee readings reached 101, Racine 105, and conditions threaten livestock and crops amid scorching conditions.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Racine
Milwaukee weather bureau
Sheboygan Sees Mercury Plunge in Heat Wave
A rapid cool spell hit Sheboygan with a three hour temperature drop from noon to 3 pm. Officials logged 93 degrees at noon, 75 by 2 pm, then 74 at 3 pm after a brief rebound. The drop came from the local weather bureau reading atop the Sheboygan Press building.
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Sheboygan
official
weather bureau
Sheboygan Press
Weather contrasts as heat grips region and injuries noted
In the north west morning temps ranged from 50 in Superior to 57 in Ashland as residents resumed routines with top coats after fire repairs. Schools closed early in Jan ville and Madison as heat looms. Madison reports 95 before noon and 91 in another town. A carpenter, William Vivian, was injured while erecting an awning, fracturing his skull. Continued on page 4.
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Superior
Ashland
Jancaville
mercury
Madison
William Vivian
Mil
Governor's Sister Dies At Madison
Governor Schmedeman reports the death of his sister Minnie Schmedeman in Madison last night, notifying President Kelley of the Young Democrats of Wisconsin that he cannot attend the La Crosse state convention due to the bereavement, expressing apologies and best wishes for the meeting. The brief telegram notes the sister's death and the governor's inability to attend.
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Madison
Wis
Schmedeman
Kelley
Young Democrate
La Crosse
Misa
Minnie Schmedeman
Young Democrats of
Wisconsin
Brewery at Chilton Seized by Government
Milwaukee United States marshal and deputies moved on Chilton Wisconsin with warrants for the arrest of Calumet Brewing Company officers John N Landgraf Sr president and Oliver W McCarty secretary treasurer on eight counts. Charges include evading taxes falsifying records and removing beer from untaxed containers. Penalties include up to ten thousand dollar fines and five year terms. Authorities seek maximum penalties to deter government fraud. Landgraf and McCarty to be arraigned in Green Bay before Court Commissioner Watermelen. Inventory of 100000 brewery property for forfeiture action to follow.
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Milwaukee
Calumet Brewing company
Chilton
Wis
John N. Landgraf
Oliver W. McCarty
U. S
Floyd M. Jenkins
L. Hugo Keller
U. 38
United States
Cummings
Landgraf
McCarty
Green Bay
John C. Watermelen
Arrest Tavern Keepers For Alleged Violations
Tavern operators Leo Benninger on Calumet Drive and Hugo Nuernberg on Highway 32 were arrested and charged with liquor without revenue stamps and unlicensed sale. Benninger pleaded not guilty and paid fines earlier. both trials set for June 7. Clarence Voigt and Carl Zimmermann had charges dismissed after insufficient evidence. Poole and Copp represented defendants.
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Leo Henninger
Calumet drive
costa
E. H. Puhl
state treasury
Hugo Nuernberg
Erdman
Sheboygan
Nquor
State treasury department
Benninger
Nuernberg
Albert A. Wettering
Iiquor
Mr. Benninger
Southern Colony Gets Approval of Committee
The Southern Wisconsin Colony and Training School at Union Grove receives a clean bill of health from the interim prison labor committee and a three citizen panel. Investigators praise Dr. Atherton's management but cite severe overcrowding, understaffing, limited inmate education, and inadequate hospital and occupational therapy facilities. Recommendations include new dormitories more medical staff a school building and increased funding.
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Madison
Wia
Wisconsin
Union Grove
B.C. Atherton
A. G., Schmedeman
Thomas Caffrey
Chippewa Falla
Atherton
Embargo Proclaimed on Minnesota Cattle Shipments
Governor Floyd B. Olson announced an embargo on cattle shipments into Minnesota to protect state pastures. The move coincides with a 25 percent cut in livestock freight rates by the state railroad and warehouse commission.
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Paul
Floyd B. Olson
Minnesota
state railroad and warehouse commission
Racketeer Mallette Captured After High-Speed Interception
A Chicago racketeer Dominic Mallette, age 60, armed with a Winchester rifle and Colt revolver, was captured by Motorcycle Policeman Ernst Hotz after a chase. He confessed years of rackets, including a $500 scam on an Ishpeming couple in Marinette, with the car seized and Mallette held for county authorities. The chase ended when Hotz halted the Chevrolet coupe near Highway 141, leading to his arrest and transport to police headquarters.
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toola
Chicago
Dominic Malletto
Ernst Hotz
Malletto
Hote
Mailette
police
Marinette county
city bell
Illinois
Sheboygan
Hots
Highway 141
Marinette
Mallette
Joliet
Clinois
No Inquest To Be Held In Robinson Case
Coroner C N Sonnenburg announced there will be no inquest into the death of John Robinson of 1929 N Eighth Street Sheboygan struck by a car Thursday at N Eighth Street and Erie Avenue. Robinson, who suffered multiple injuries including fractures, was helped by friends in Sheboygan before dying. The driver of the southbound car was Whitemac. Continued on page 18.
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C. N. Sonnenburg
John Robinson
N. Eixth Street
Sheboygan
N. Eighth street
Erie avenue
Robinson
Shaboygan
Erie
Whitemac eess
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