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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1925
Page
5
A terse weather bulletin outlines expected heat waves across multiple sections of the country. Forecasts mention breaks in the heat with rising temperatures in the lower Mississippi and Ohio river valleys and moderate warmth in eastern regions, with timing estimates ranging from Monday to Wednesday.
The report notes Baltimore with the hottest reading in the nation at 52 degrees while other locales such as Philadelphia and Washington logged 100 degrees highs. Yellowstone and Helena posted cooler 42 and 48 degrees respectively as a sprawling heat wave persisted with forecast showing continued warmth east of the Mississippi and chances of local thundershowers. The piece also mentions a mass heat toll with hundreds of deaths and many more missing as government workers were sent home early amid extreme temperatures.
The outlook notes thunder showers Tuesday with a chance of showers Monday in the Great Lakes region. It mentions a heat break Monday to Tuesday with cooler temperatures in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys. Occasional showers likely thereafter with moderating temperatures.
A United Press survey reports heat logs from major cities with New York at 25 and Baltimore at 45, while many plants and offices closed after two hours of work. Nearby resorts filled early as heat pressed in and fire crews battled a blaze as Brooklyn workers toiled in the glare. The thermometer hovered near 84 degrees as officials warned of dangerous conditions.
A list of local events over Saturday and Monday includes a parish hall gathering at St Joseph's, a 3:00 PM dance at Winter Land near the Shoe Stone Quarry, an 8:00 PM Three Links Rebekah lodge meeting, a 12:30 PM Rotary luncheon, a piano recital at Carroll College, the Alasonie Lodge, an American Legion gathering at 4:00 PM, Catholic Order of Foresters event at 6:00 PM, and a Syring City Macampment No. 43 at 10:6 PM.
A planned Norse Centennial celebration in Los Angeles was postponed to 12 p.m. due to bad weather. The notice cited weather as the reason for delaying the event and indicated the revised start time.
Governor Blaine states Wisconsin will not participate in Defense Day demonstrations. The Wisconsin National Guard will serve only on presidential call in a national emergency. He cites world calls for armament reduction and warns demonstrations could misread by foreign powers. Adjutant General Ralph Tanrel transmitted the message.
The Freeman will publish items received anonymously only if requested, but will not disclose the sender's name. A poem titled Make Your Life Worth Living was received and publication depends on providing the author's name and confirmation of prior publication.
Washington reports President Coolidge named former Senator Porter J. McCumber of North Dakota to the International Joint Commission. He will handle Canadian boundary questions and related disputes as a member of the body with jurisdiction over cross border matters.
Charles Mo Voliaie of Wauwatosa faces trial on a false swearing charge after a county court preliminary hearing before Judge D W Agnew. Dolan and attorney Carl Jorgeny were present as witnesses testified on procedures. Dolan was bound over for the September term and arraigned on the charge.
Waukesha High School alumni banquet to be held tonight at Joseph's parish hall with a large attendance expected. Mrs Gretchen Vetteler, president of the alumni association, will give the welcome and Carliver club president will respond. Miss Murphy and Miss Qowslass will sing, Sam Shampson will give a brief address, and Miss Hanson and Miss Bra Woodenick will perform readings.
Thirty two boys and girls of St Joseph’s Anthalic parochial school will receive first communion at 8:30 tomorrow in St Joseph’s church. Students prepared with doctrine and practice for the rite while candle bearers from primary grades join in the procession. High mass moves to 8:30 with low mass at 7:30, and 7 o’clock services continue as usual. enrollment of catechumens occurs at 2:30.
Four trainmen died when two freight trains collided near Paris Tennessee on the Nashville line. The crash occurred late afternoon as crews worked to clear wreckage. Authorities reported the fatality toll and ongoing investigation into the cause.
A long letter from Oshkosh dated June 6 1925 commends the Waukesha Freeman for its growth, enterprise, and updated coverage. The writer lauds editors and staff for vivid local reporting on Waterville topics and expresses loyalty and support for ongoing quality and wide appeal.
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge and his party including Mrs. Coolidge and Senator Leavitt plans for a trip to Minnesota proceed with orders for departure. The president, on his first major trip after his reelection, will go to Minneapolis and St Paul to deliver an expected public oration. Continued on Page 7.
Richard Loch, serving life and 99 years for the Hobby Pranks murder, is described as delirious at Joliet penitentiary hospital. Doctors fear for his sanity after 46 hours of violence, while his attorney Clarence Darran confirms Loch and Leopold’s continued confinement and potential transfer.
Thousands of Norwegians arrive for the centennial celebration of Norse landing at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St Paul. Officials estimate hundreds of thousands will attend as President Coolidge addresses delegates and members of 36 Bydelaga Norwegian societies. The event features the Twin Cities air meet and a visit by dirigible Los Angeles while Norwegian ministers and dignitaries join religious services and conventions.
In a 19th century radio schedule fragment from Wait Press, multiple stations list concerts and programs such as Bernhard Jevitow's Commodore Concert Orchestra at WGY Schenectady, Norse-American Centennials, and Little Symphony Orchestra at WOC Davenport with times around 6:30 pm.
Seniors prepare for baccalaureate at the Presbyterian church with Sunuty Morais delivering the sermon. A day of services follows including a vesper at the college chapel and caps and gowns procession. Philipophriy presented. commence recital set for June 10 at the Presbyterian church. Annual meeting of the boards on June 1. Outdoor campus event, college reception, and canegregational church banquet follow. About sixty graduates depart Friday morning for Milwaukee where Millan C. Hotter will deliver the commencement address.
Several hundred bays of the city celebrated boys week with a parade through the streets and a rack meet at Frame tela in the afternoon. Hotury elt members under whose auspices the celebration was staged braved the sun and took charge of events. In the forenoon baseball games were held and prizes of cups and medals were awarded to winners of athletic events and to the school children in the parade.
The First Reformed Church plans a pageant titled The Wonders Works directed by Miss Anne Honeyager with about 100 participants. The pageant includes seven scenes and will be followed by Sunday school services in Santo Domingo.
Madison reports show Attorney General Ekern defending his stance amid hearings on the 1925 and 1928 insurance conventions and a push for a comprehensive insurance code revision. Testimony outlines objections to the Johnson bill and cautions on group assistance provisions while detailing connections to insurance associations and prior lobbying claims.
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