22 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
1
Violence erupts as Kenosha strikers clash with guards. A striker identified as Kocher was shot by a shotgun, two men are under police custody, and Governor is urged to deploy state troops. Officials prepare for possible federal intervention as tensions rise on the city’s Union Street area.
Civilians Are Killed In Croatia Belgrade Jugoslavia reports a parliament session riot in Zagreb. Three civilians die seven severely wounded and ten police injured as students and workers clash with authorities over Interior Minister Koroshetz. Police attacked, power lines cut, Corso Cafe and Jagerhof Cafe attacked, windows smashed, furniture ripped out, and gunfire used.
Fragmented OCR describes a dispute involving Pete Ye Yo, Lewis E L, and Gettie over federal power and state regulation. It mentions Wisconsin rail and utilities, the Wolf River, and assertions about the right to develop navigation and power, with officials arguing about supremacy of federal acts versus state authority.
Milwaukee was chosen as the 1929 Kiwanis International convention city after a five year campaign, edging Detroit as the rival. John H. Moss Bert F. Zinn and William K. Pleplow led Milwaukee efforts, with H. O. Wood declaring the bid a Milwaukee Association drive. An attendance of 7,500 was expected.
Swedish wreck of the Northern Express near Bolinas claims fourteen lives with no foreigners among the dead. The train left Stockholm at midnight and collided with an assisting locomotive. Twenty killed and forty injured in another report from Copenhagen notes.
Four masked bandits robbed the Grand Avenue State Bank in St. Paul Minnesota seizing about eight thousand dollars in cash and twenty thousand dollars in checks. They struck the cashier R G Welhelms on the head when he protested giving the vault key but he was not seriously hurt.
Edward J. Dempsey of Oshkosh was elected chairman of the Wisconsin Bar association at its three day Madison convention. Vice presidents from each judicial district were named, with a roster including Foley Racine Foss Milwaukee McDonald Oshkosh Krez Sheboygan Kopp Platteville Schweizer La Crosse Braz eau Wisconsin Rapids Smith New Richmond Ela Madison Ryan Appleton Steele Superior Oestreich Janesville Frame Waukesha Minahan Green Bay Leicht Medford Pradt Wausau Price Mausten Doyle Fond du Lac Wiley Chippewa Falls Nelson Marinette. Gilson G. Glassler was re elected secretary treasurer. Milwaukee chosen for 1929 convention.
Claude G. Burnham executive president of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad died at his Ixenilworth home after a six months illness. He led the company and shaped policy during his tenure, with his passing marking a significant loss to the rail industry.
A thousand fox breeders and others arrived for the sixth annual mid summer convention at Eagles auditorium. Speakers from Merrill, Shawano, St Peter and Lake Placid discuss feeding, sanitation, pelts, disease, and cooperative sales as delegates register and prepare for a banquet and theatre events in the city. The national meeting closed in Milwaukee yesterday and many attendees remain for the state session.
A Manitowoc jury found Nettle Antone not guilty of second degree murder in the death of Jim Skenadore. The case hinged on circumstantial evidence and the testimony of a Marquette pathologist who said the victim may have been killed by an automobile. Witnesses noted the intoxicated state of both men and a defense argued there was no tangible evidence linking Antone to the death. The jury separately considered murder in the second degree, manslaughter second degree, and not guilty.
Governor Al Smith says his views on prohibition are unchanged after questions about amendment. He maintains support for local option and temperance while critics push for an ultra dry plank. With 1100 convention votes, Smith hopes to win early nomination, aided by 650 votes lined up. Senator James A. Reed arrives to press his bid for the nomination.
In Houston the prohibition issue dominates pre-convention talk as Alfred E. Smith supporters, led by Norman E. Mack of New York, raise questions about its impact on the convention deliberations and Smith's candidacy. The debate centers on how the stance may shape votes and party unity before the headquarters opening.
Ben Bess, a Negro, is imprisoned again after a pardon for assault on a white woman was found based on the victim’s sworn statement. A second affidavit says she meant to grant forgiveness, not declare innocence. Governor Richards faces steps as grand jury finds no basis for clemency appeal. defense argues double jeopardy due to irrevocable pardon.
Italian Majors Maddalena and Penzo launched from Kings Bay to reach the marooned Nobile party near Foyne Island and search for Roald Amundsen. More than 600 pounds of provisions have been dropped, delaying Amundsen’s rescue but boosting General Nobile’s crew safety amid Arctic fog and ongoing air operations.
The Wisconsin State Firemen's association held its forty first annual convention at Kiel. Horicon won the hook and ladder event, Jefferson and Ashippun chased closely, while Oconomowoc and Reedsburg triumphed in relay and sprint races. William Wippermann of Portage was re elected president with officers returned. Edgerton chosen for 1929 convention site.
The Journal reports backers of Col William Mitchell former assistant chief of the air service are gauging support in Wisconsin for his potential nomination as Democratic governor. Madison Mayor Albert Schmedeman is also mentioned. Democrats hope to field a strong state ticket at the July 7 state conference as John Callahan predicts Al Smith’s nomination early in the balloting.
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