Legal battle over Beyes estate shifts to Waukesha County
Madison officials heard Deputy Morris testify that key whiskey caches and a hidden room may anchor Beyes estate residency in Waukesha. Affidavits and tax receipts from 1918 bolster claims, with the aim of local probate court handling the inheritance tax, valued in the thousands, for Wisconsin’s jurisdiction.
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Waukeaha
Protale
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Den
Uerman Ekern
J. J. Tinine
Madison
Atly
Merman Salen
Bert Morris
Beyes
Lesal
Waonkesha County
Whern
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Blaine
Salen
Dad
Salon
Toth
Ekern
Milwaukua
Dlone
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Oconomowoc
Dist
Atty
Balen
Morria
Swere
Whinkey
Begga
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Negea
Neob Nad Te
Dairther
John J. Veres
Missouri
Qconomewoe
Conomewoe
Wisconsin
Pisi
Eketnor Blaine
Wieconain
Diab Atty. Salon
Waukesha
Island of Yap Devastated by Tidal Waves
Honolulu dispatch reports Yap island laid waste by seven tidal waves blamed on undersea earthquakes. The entire island is destroyed with all houses gone and grave fears for nearby Caroline islands. Japan endures severe storms with cyclonic fury as villages are wrecked and ships suffer. Winds up to 40 meters per second cause heavy loss of life.
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Kio
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Yas
Carolines
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Ahipytg
Blast and Fire Kill Miners at Webb Coal Mine
A blaze at Webb coal company Camurin mine near here trapped miners after a short circuit ignited a fire. Foreman Jacob Schraum rescued about 60 men, while nine were found dead as rescue efforts recovered bodies at 3 am. Seventy seven entered the mine. oxygen and gas masks rushed to scene as officials hoped eight others had escaped.
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Webb Coal Company
Camurin
Here
Jacob Schraum
Schramim
Kecken Nmven
Jaco Schramm
Bellaby
Wall collapses during fire in Waynesburg Pa
Four firemen killed and two others seriously injured as a wall collapses during a blaze at the Dawney house hotel. The fire spreads from a restaurant to the Towney house and Grossman department store, then to the First Presbyterian church. Estimated damage reaches a million dollars. fifty guests flee the Wowney hotel in nightwear.
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Wowney
County to Receive 40020 School Fund Apportionment
Madeson Wisconsin announces the distribution of four coffmen school fund totaling 3,472,930.77 based on county enrollment. Included counties Ashland Chippewa Douglas Fonny Lac Kenosha Milwaukee Racine Rock Sheboygan Waukesha Winnebago receive checks ranging from 11,792 to 733,124 in the statewide apportionment.
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Madseon
Wis
John M. Callahin
Coffmen
Ashlandy
Chippewa
Douglas
Fonny Lac
Kenosha
Milwaukee
Racine
Rock
Sheboygan
Waukesha
Winnehaga
Drugstore victim in critical condition after bandit attack
Minneapolis report says William H. Sears, a druggist, is in serious condition after being shot twice during a hold up by bandits. Leonard Erdall, a former University of Minnesota football star, was fatally wounded and expected to be buried tomorrow.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Gues
William H. Sears
Bandita
Leonard T. Erdall
University of Minnesota
Secretary of War Baker Missed Santa Claus on Christmas Morning
A 1926 reminiscence recalls Secretary Baker waking early to attend Christmas Mass hoping to glimpse Santa, but failing. The anecdote also mentions California prospector Neheny and a 1888 Christians lay tale of hunting deer to feed hungry prospectors, reflecting wartime era nostalgia.
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Santa Claus
the Gaited Press
Newton 1
Haken
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Unitad
Eki & Cathalle Aersemadd
Dea
Oo Christias
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Ann
California
Christiansen
New Mexico
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Hale
Queen of Wauneka Oddfellows Contest in January Gala
Waukesta Lodge No. 193 hosts a Mardi Gras event weeklong in the Stockh Pavilion from January 1 to 6. The highlight is a Dopiwhrily Contest for Queen with top prizes a diamond ring, a wristwatch, and a special crown. Entrants are being accepted. committee members include G. A. Goerke, chairman, Homan, Joe McNuntaugser, and Everett van Alstine.
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Npking
Hrapari Jons
Waindore
Stockh
Weoes
Elisa Vanile- Ville
G. A. Goerke
Homan
Joe McNuntaugser
Everett van Alstine
Huilding
Perry to Run for Wisconsin Governor Next Year
Charles B. Perry, from the Sixteenth district, announces his candidacy for governor of Wisconsin. He argues voters want tax relief and pure economy in state government. He pledges to pursue reduced taxation and budget discipline if elected.
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Milwauker
Charles B. Perry
Asvenitiyama
Tefay
Killing Frost Predicted For Tampa Tonight
The U S Weather Bureau warns of a severe cold front moving into Tampa and vicinity tomorrow morning likely to damage trik gardens and citrus groves. The present cold wave will intensify in the next 24 hours with temperatures around 4 degrees in Tampa and higher readings elsewhere. A separate item notes a man in Kenosha selling trinkets dressed as Santa, reporting a theft of his trinkets from a store.
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Fia
U. S. Weather Bureau
Florida
Weather Bureau
Jacksonville
Mercury
Pensacola
Kenosha
William
Haubrick
Santa Clive
Christmas Services At Our Churches Amid Festivities
Special Christmas services are planned across local churches. Presbyterian Church hosts youth led programs, singing, and a nativity pageant on Christmas Eve at 7 30. St Luke's Lutheran and First Reformed announce separate programs with recitations songs and a decorated tree, inviting members, parents and the public.
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Nina Lamkin
Presbyterian Church
Luesholr
Wellsner's
Churen
Khulergoréon
Sinier
St. Luke's
Two Deaths Investigated in Waukesha County
Coroner FF Woddshead reported both deaths natural. Caspar Olson, 63, of Genevee village was found in bed. a painter, survived by wife and two children. Anton Sharko, 65, a Yenort Men employee in Muskego, died of pneumonia, lived alone, cared for by Wilfart Basx.
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Waukesha County
FF. Woddshead
Caspar Olson
Bison Hel
Anton Sharko
Yenort
Muskego
Bass' Bay
Wilfart Basx
All Florida Seems Cut Up In Town Lots
A Tampa real estate view estimates Florida has about 7,000,000 parcels on the market in Pinellas and west coast counties. The writer, Putney Haight, notes tens of millions of lots along the coast and inland lagoons, projecting a vast waterfront frontage and suggesting a state total near 21,000,000 lots across the peninsula. (Continued on Page 4).
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Putney Haight
Tabiows Cn
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Speelay
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St. Pele
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Pusy-a-Orulle
Juuple
Hullne Long Key
Gulf
Jackamrville
Miami
Pinellas County
Alate
Tota
Merida Partigan
Tor Ida
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Keys
Keyz
Three Vagrants Arrested In Cave Near Milwaukee
Three white men and a negro lived in a city cave on the outskirts for days until police arrested them after residents reported loitering. John Zager 19 from Channing Michigan Fred Williams 28 from Sedalia Missouri Calvin Thompson 25 from Alabama were arraigned in district court on vagrancy charges and held pending investigation.
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Wis
John Zager
Channing
Mich
Fred Willams
Sedalia
Calvin Thompson
Alabama
Colaced
Date Theater Listings Prompt Night Showings
Wednesday at 316 p m Cobra at Park Theatre 960 p m Bance at Palnea Gardens Thursday 716 p m Cobry at Pork Theatre
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Palnea Gardens
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Cobry
Pork Theatre
Prohibition War Claims 32 Lives Within 12 Months
Prohibition enforcement figures report 32 fatalities within a year across multiple states. Twenty five dry law violators were killed by agents and several others by bootleggers, with agents in Kentucky leading mustering efforts.
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Kentucky
Virginity
Arkansas
Florida
Oklahoma
Missouri
South Dakota
North Carolina
New Mexico
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Wyamleg
Aband
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Witty
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Tly Combuet
Ghandi Admired by American Seer After India Visit
Russell J. Wartley, a reader from Martin Home, recounts meeting Mahatma Gandhi in India and attending lectures. He describes Gandhi as not personally looking, yet inspiring. Wartley details a four year study of Indian life, customs, and people and says Gandhi’s title Mahatma means a reached heights figure. He notes Gandhi’s small stature and radiant smile, and shares his long admiration for Indian culture and thought.
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Myx
Dali Th. Maelith
Martin Home
Mr. Tfartley
Indda
Ghandi
Ghand
Wartley
Meeks
Belas
India
Ghani
Wardley
Idina
Fourteen In City Appear In Court For Sidewalk Charge
Fourteen of the twenty Waukesha residents charged with failing to clear sidewalks faced Municipal Court before Judge Parkingson. All pleaded guilty and were fined 4 dollars plus court costs, with total costs listed as eight fifty for some. Several named defendants could not appear and requested continuances due to illness or absence. Snow fell that day as they appeared to answer the charge.
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Waukesha Conny
AL A. Andrews
Woh. Weber
Katie Worn
WE. Hardy
1. Wwatroy
John Weber
Wien Rambo
1. Seymour
William Fetnhers
Abi Potts
TH. Itosn
Frank Rosetts
R. VoPreler
B.S. Harrison Herman Salende
Bdayglass
Wy Jting Gould
Jarwood
A. Jones
John Derickals
Train Strikes Car on College Avenue Crossing
A woman and her child narrowly escaped death when a car driven by Mrs. Clark was struck by a Belt Line train at the College Avenue crossing early. They were not injured, though the auto overturned after the impact. Officer Ben Walter said Clark was distracted and not aware of the approaching train.
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Colllyse Avenue
Offcer Ben Wallert
Atvs
Pope Pledges Recognition of Regal Christ
In TOME Italy a papal encyclical renews calls for the church to affirm the kingship of Christ. It urges parliaments and international bodies to acknowledge Christ’s sovereignty and outlines the church’s stance on temporal power and moral duty. The document emphasizes unity, reverence, and the duties of rulers toward religious authority.
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Tome
Italy
Andrews Warns Against Misuse of Evidence Fund
Washington Assistant Secretary of the Treasury warns that funds meant for securing evidence must be used wisely and economically. He cites the Mayflower Hotel case where two workers were acquitted after expensive dinners and liquor packages were used to chase evidence. Administrators are ordered to seek guidance from federal attorneys and ensure convictions before spending.
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