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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
4
In Madison Wisconsin governors and legislators clash over state finances as vetoes strike five bills. Officials warn of penalties and increased appropriations while debates focus on sanitation aid, probation rules, and dairy and food industry measures amid partisan tensions.
A courtroom transcript describes Judge Marty Olson as he questions witnesses in a high profile murder case. State's Attorney Crowe outlines Shepherd's motive to obtain the McClintock fortune through murder, depicting a plot centered on wealth and inheritance. The narrative mentions the murder of Mrs McClintock's husband and the involvement of Shepherd and his associates as the trial unfolds.
United Press reports the U S gunboat Pampanga, an American flagged launch, was fired on near Whampoa by Chinese fighters during factional strife between Yunnanese and Cantonese troops. No American casualties reported. The incident followed prior outrages against Americans in the week.
In Madison the Seversovn bill seeks nearly 1 million dollars for cancer research and medical equipment while engrossed votes in the Senate moved the measure 18 to 7. Separately reports from Shanghai warn of danger to Americans as marines are landed and protections are reassessed.
Washington reports a Treasury survey shows possible three month expenditures cut and a lean budget aimed at a 4 000 000 000 year total. The Mellon plan calls for tax reductions and revenue shifts to ease the burden on taxpayers, with proposals including lowering the top rate, adjusting inheritance taxes, repealing certain publicity taxes, and simplifying deductions. Aimed outcomes include potential surplus and altered corporate and individual tax structures to fund federal operations.
Wisconsin in circuit court before Marge C M Davison presented evidence seeking a verdict ordering William Buehner to comply with the workers compensation insurance provisions. The action, begun by Attorney General Herman Ekern on Industrial Commission recommendations, targets Buehner as a commercial fresher employing three or more men and thus subject to the statute.
Judge G. M. Davieson grants Mary De Gracie of Milwaukee a divorce from William De Gracie on Wednesday in circuit court. The ground cited is habitual inhuman treatment.
A dated Carroll College page lists events for Thursday and Friday including church, business girls picnic, beach outing, troop activities and campus gatherings. It notes Hayles and various meetings at specified times and locations with no further details.
The Carroll College board of trustees convened for its annual session with President W A Shatthek of Neenah presiding. Reports from Treasurer Waller Ro Frame and President WA Ganfield highlighted favorable college conditions and numerous activities. A luncheon with Elyinians preceded further business, and the day featured the annual tree-planting ceremony led by Sawyer Bird with Ivy around the avenue. A gift of 25 to the corps was presented, and the alumni evening and commencement exercises were scheduled, with Superintendent Milton G Potter of Milwaukee public schools as speaker.
The Reform Church choir under director Migs Lilian Beheim will perform a concert Sunday evening June 21 at 6 o'clock. Assisting include Halverson Burdick Burleb, soprano Mrs. Cross, violinist Mrs. Young Oughton, and organist Miss Christoph along with other local performers.
NA-3, third airframe heading to Arctic with Lieutenant Commander Donald B. MacMillan, reached Squantum Naval Flying Field at 7 am after overnight at Sagamore Beach where one craft diverted by fog. AN-3 and NA-2 left Philadelphia yesterday afternoon and arrived at Squantan by 5 pm.
The body of Thomas J. Morgan of 721 Prospect Avenue was recovered by Sheriff Owens after a night of insomnia and suffering. He disappeared Monday morning, was traced to an area near Powankeeke, and his hat and coat were found at the scene. Morgan, a Milwaukee real estate operator, left a note mentioning a trip to Wisconsin and was last seen by a friend that evening. Survived by his widow and daughter. A separate drowning victim, R. Kelly, 68, of Geonamawic, Me, was found the following day near Quchee Take. Coronary IV. Wadshieud investigated.
The JWankesha Civic Playgrounds committee met with the Association of Commerce to outline July 1 opening plans for White Rock park Handall and Ladlell school grounds. Volunteers needed to supervise small children and organize girls activities plus basket weaving. Saubert approved equipment purchases with donations from Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. Municipal league to seek funds for a tennis court on one coastal ground with aim for multiple courts city wide in years ahead.
A Waukesha youth named Jolson Johnson risked his life Wednesday afternoon to save a boy from drowning in the Wax River. Clarence Johtson and Cy Johnson, fishing nearby, heard cries and alerted others as Jolson plunged in. He grasped the drowning boy and, after a struggle, brought him to shore where medical aid was given.
Flag day activities set for Sunday June 14 include a program at the new club house in Wisconsin Avenue led by Elks lodge members. The event features speakers and songs, with emphasis on American patriotism and participation by local organizations and marriage societies.
Loula Kornblatt was arrested on a complaint alleging theft of a motorcar. The defendant used the machine for personal use after taking a vehicle owned by George Pol.
The Rev HH G Seltlage and Elster W Sonitiers of the Waukesha Reformed Church plan to attend the 200th anniversary celebration of the Reformed Church in the United States in Sauk City Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Reformed Church classes host the event starting today and running through the 15th with no service in the Waukesha church next Sunday.
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