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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1925
Page
5
City officials delay approval for a soft drink permit as a claim surfaces that Shepherd knew Billy had a fever, prompting questions about withheld information and potential motive in the permit decision.
Washington reports Senator Robert M La Follette's condition worsened with bronchial asthma and congestion. Doctors say he is holding his own but the situation is grave, with a daily morning call and family at his bedside including son Phil La Follette.
Milawaubeer Wisconsin plans a public funeral for Manuel B Philipp national leader and former Wisconsin chief executive who died of heart disease at Milwaukee hospital. Damask Lodges A P and A M will conduct services after private rites. pallbearers include judges and Admirals. state legislature will be represented by delegates from both houses.
Cleveland A F J W B Prenter was elected Friday as president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to succeed Warren Stone who died Friday. Prenter had served as vice president under Stone and since Stone’s death has served as acting president.
Milwaukee court hearing identifies Davenport as a member of a bandit gang implicated in a October bank robbery. Testimony from Win by Awa Han places the defendant at the scene as a teller describes the gunpoint entry and orders given to victims, including an accompanying witness.
The state convention of West Presbyterian eleches will close Thursday evening after Tuesday sessions in Jerusalem. Bennett of New York, head of Home Missionary societies, returns from the Near East to speak at 2 PM. Mrs Williams presides, with Rev Kendrick Harris and other speakers sharing experiences from travels abroad.
Madison Wisconsin two senate investigations faced delays as the assembly rejected two bills to fund insurance inquiry expenses and the vice graft probe. The Switch Ahern inquiry report awaits. witnesses remain to testify as Severson and Quick push to pursue leads while funding for probes is contested as a senate matter.
A council meeting discussed licenses for operating soft drink places and the federal prohibition amendment. Alderman Dunwoody stated applicants must prove citizenship and lack of prior convictions. critics urged a committee appearance and birth proof. The measures proposed would take effect after July, with penalties for noncompliance and prompt action to enforce residency and legal status.
Chief O Rudery announces that all salt drink license applications must be filed by Saturday noon this week. A city committee will reconvene Saturday evening to review remaining filings, with City Clerk J C Maret overseeing. The council previously defeated a motion to grant licenses and adjourned to June to continue processing applications.
Madison expert report shows the Senate preparing final action on an enabling act to place beer referendum before the voters in 1926. The rider, introduced by Senator Getichan of Milwaukee, was ruled germane to the omnibus bill but the measure was laid over after a reconsideration motion.
Charles Voigt 83 father of Congressman Edward Voigt died at Mount Stat hospital from injuries after a five week fall on stairs at his Milwaukee home. He sustained a left leg fracture and grew weaker until his death this day.
United Press report describes a MacMillan Navy expedition venturing from Greenland toward the uncharted polar interior between Alaska and the North Pole. Commander Donald B. MacMillan leads mariners and airplanes to map lower Greenland, interior regions, and a hoped for continental landmass, aiming to prove new lands for the United States and open potential routes from Asia to Alaska.
Hackrytown, Ontario area reports rising fatalities from a German emigrant train wreck. Seventy seven bodies were found, with many victims in New Jersey and Pennsylvania hospitals. Investigations by the railroad board and Interstate Commerce Commission seek causes such as a logged switch and prior coal-train derailment.
Wednesday program at Yehekah Lodge No 173 begins at 780 p. m with a public card party to follow. Thursday morning sees Kiwanta Tuncheon meeting, while Bay Vacants advertises a $300 prize. Evening events include Rosalin receptions and a World in Wadings event priced at 100. Paughtera of Veterany listed.
Several defendants charged with violation of the liquor laws have been bound over for the September term of municipal court after preliminary examinations. Two defendants pleaded guilty. others await trial as the court weighed preliminary rights.
At the Wisconsin Bankers Association annual convention KEWAUNEE banker leader T Albert Karel of Howaunee was elected president. Kaute Anderson of Bau Qlake became vice president and F L Hanlett of Loyal, Wis, treasurer. New council members include B H Cote of Mrodbonds John Baumann of Ban Claire and A C Kingston of Stevens Point. A resolution discontinues the banker foreign exchange department while recommending continued work with reputable exchanges to develop Wisconsin’s agricultural credit.
District Attorney Harman Salen announced plans to convene all county dance hall supervisors on June 22 to discuss enforcement gaps and duties under the dance hall ordinance. He cited ignorance and lax oversight as factors, with more than forty licensed halls operating in the county.
The Common Council discussed water conditions city wide last night. Aldermen questioned water supply source and contamination, with remarks about wells and lake water. The meeting approved new grades for Newhall Avenue and sewer and water connections for two houses on Frederick Street. Electric light request for the tourist camp was referred to the lighting committee.
A chaotic court record reveals testimony around a typhoid accusation involving Shepherd and McClintock. Prosecutors claim Shepherd plotted poisoning with typhoid germs while witnesses describe statements and alleged motives amid a tense, crowded courtroom scene.
Federal prohibition agents seized twenty four barrels of beer at a Green Bay brewery and arrested seven men, two brewery employees, and three vehicles. Five beer runners reportedly bound for Hurley were trapped. several automobiles and a sedan, touring car, and truck were seized.
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