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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1925
Page
5
A fragmented report centers on a star witness whose testimony was heavily censored. The account notes delays and disputes over what details were allowed to be shared, highlighting tension between defense and prosecution. No names or locations are clearly provided in the readable text.
In Indianapolis federal court, George Remus testified about a large bootlegging syndicate linked to the Jack Daniel’s distillery purchase. He testified he contributed 50,000 of 125,000 for the St Louis plant, naming several defendants and associates as involved. The government contends the group aimed to seize the distillery, steal whiskey, and move it through illicit channels in the Midwest.
Police and volunteers in Milwaukee Wisconsin searched railroad yards and nearby nooks for eight year old Mike Lecher who vanished after leaving home with his sister and two other boys while seeking Santa Claus. His mother fears foul play and recalls a similar woods death near Wauwatosa last summer.
Mrs James Dement, mother of Mrs Hawley Wilbur, suffered a fractured hip when she fell on a slippery sidewalk Tuesday evening while returning home from St Matthias church. She has been living with her daughter for three years.
Glenn Thistlewaite, noted coach at Newhwestern University, praised preparatory schools for shaping athletes for college football. He highlighted lessons from a historic Dover vs. Texas academy game and warned against arrogance and laziness in players. The article ends with a brief canyon report from Passau, Germany about quarry workers trapped by a stone avalanche.
Washington December reports a tax inheritance bill falters amid heated debate. Republicans argue for changes while Democrats, led by Rep. Ranseyor Iowa and Rep. Leckly, oppose, fearing tenure and appeals conflicts. The political clash draws insurgents and regulars into a tense standoff.
Joan Crllatin state superintendent of public instruction convened Tuesday afternoon with the student welfare committee of the board of education. The issue concerned pupil enrollment in religious instruction and the legality of such enrollment under existing statutes. Attorney General Hemmant J. Bkern said no law forbids it and no court decision guides the matter, leaving the district attorney without grounds to act. Rev Paul Brockmann objected to religious class enrollment, but withdrew after assurances no school machinery would be used. The case hinges on pupil wishes, with final decision to rest with the state board of education after review of the committee’s report.
Waukesha Lange No 193 hosts annual meeting and roll call Tuesday with Grand Patriarch Walker Young of Milwaukee as a principal speaker. A social hour followed. Plans are made for a Christmas entertainment tent for children on Wednesday evening December 30. James Roche, 37, of St Paul Minn, arrested Tuesday for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a collision with a parked car in front of the Cigar Company store on Main Street.
About 200 people attended the Tuesday evening event honoring Carroll College and local high school football teams. Glen Pistiewatle of Northwestern spoke while Miss Lizelle Christoph and others presented awards. Captains Preddie Horbert and Martin Zallner offered remarks praising players and coaches as the program closed.
Coroner J W Woollheal investigated two deaths in Waukesha County. John Krentz of Brartford was found dead in his car in Oconomowoc with the car pinning him, causing fatal chest compression and strangulation. William Ryan, 75, longtime county resident, died from heart disease.
Wisconsin Senator Robert M. La Follette voices antagonism in Washington in a first capital talk. He attacks Republican leaders and insurgents, urging progress toward a broader war tax plan and party reform while praising his father’s anti-establishment stance. The piece portrays Follette’s push to carry the progressive movement forward.
City council discussed higher tax levies for Waukesha property owners as part of the 1926 budget. The proposed increase ranges from $1.00 to $3.00 per thousand of valuation, with total city and school budgets up about 1482 compared with 1925. County expenditures rise on aquetization and a $28,000 direct tax for road work between Mile Worthgo and Cenesem next summer.
Prom reports to the committee in charge of the Elks dance and party indicate a likely record turnout Friday evening. Teachers have invited many, with all Biks included, and special music from a top club orchestra is planned. In New York WNY, Nathale Colby wife of Bainbridge Colby secretary of state under Wilson faced rumors of an amicable separation as she waited in Burona for her husband. Both denied an imminent divorce and said Colby would not remarry.
In Milwaukee area circuit court Henry Seber of Pewaukee represents plaintiff Scherfe seeking 25000 in damages from Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Road for injuries from a February highway collision on No 19. He alleges severe injuries left him crippled and that farm buildings were damaged. Defense expected to call witnesses. Anne Sauer v James Macray was settled out of court.
A special term of the county court disposed of numerous probate matters. Hearings and adjournments covered estates including Susan J Hale Myrtie Haye Lena Pagel and Henry C Luke with guardianship and assigns. Final accounts and tax assessments were addressed for Mamie Taulwick James A Carberry and Harry W Goodwin while administration petitions and wills were considered for Arthur Ernest Giles and others.
A leaked War Department letter by Secretary Weeks to President Harding or the House Aircraft Board details Mitchell charges before the House committee. It discusses 119 planes for war service and 2 star officers deemed unfit, with Weeks defending Mitchell and criticizing publicity surrounding the case.
A Carroll College girls’ group organized a Christmas party at the Union Rodes School with 125 parents in attendance. The event featured a dramatization of Dickens, games led by Miss Georgia Ussle and Miss Dorothea Boyd, and a program by Morgan Butler. Speakers urged world cooperation among parents and teachers as guests enjoyed carols led by Mr. Drake around the Christmas tree. Santa, gifts, and votes of thanks followed the festive program.
The Christmas number of the Cadet Stevinn produced by St. Johns students arrives from the printers. It features Santa Claus and Christmas trees in red and green, plus interest pictures including the Victory Chapel under construction. The six-page issue includes news and comments and reflects school pride. St Johns vacation begins December 17 and resumes January 6. PERKIN China extra-territoriality conference postponed due to communication interruptions with Peking and new delegates arriving.
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