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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
5
Wisconsin senator and presidential hopeful Robert La Follette dies at 70 after a career marked by a bold fight against perceived corruption. He active ly campaigned across the Midwest, influenced tax legislation, and faced party ostracism before his death with his family at his bedside.
A lengthy report confirms Roald Amundsen and his party reached King's Bay at Spitsbergen after their Arctic flight. It notes plans to return within hours, describes the expedition leaders Amundsen and Ellsworth, and reports on reactions from scientific and naval officials worldwide.
A readable diary of Thursday evening activities lists Boy Scout troop gatherings, Neighbors groups, Knights of World service, Daughters of Veterans, Wrights Nemphr banquet at the temple, Methodist Foreign Mission society and Mason lodge events, with times around 6:30 to 8:00 pm and a noted university function.
The Ute playamnene committee appealed but two members waived. The Municipal League appropriated 100 for tennis courts for young people. A push for grass courts over hard surfaces is noted. Committees for education playgrounds and welfare are announced, with notes on July August meetings and a report on the World Party of Women from the International Council of Women in Washington.
Tangier reports a hard fought engagement with Spanish casualties totaling 106. Spanish troops at Benkarrich Ridge repulsed Rif forces, inflicting heavy losses while sustaining significant casualties themselves.
Witnesses describe Faiman's accusation that William Shepherd sought germ samples and typhoid materials in a bid to poison a boy named Billy. Faiman testified he sold germs for about 100000 dollars and outlined plans to create demand for a large payoff. The court heard how Shepherd allegedly discussed antibercule serums and post mortem tests as part of the alleged scheme.
In Milwaukee Governor John J. King mourns the passing of Senator La Mollette after attending Emanuel L. Philipp’s funeral. He calls La Mollette’s death a great shock and finds it impossible to measure his long service shaping public policy over twenty years in the United States Senate.
The Waukesha Chamber of Commerce enhances its directory services with two Wright and World directory publishers adding access to Wisconsin and Michigan state razeteera. The office holds thirty-five volumes covering most Wisconsin cities including Milwaukee Madison Oshkosh and Stevens Point with additional directories for Wichita Falls Omaha Memphis and more.
Federal Judge Adam G Cite ordered fines from 1000 to 3000 dollars against nineteen chair manufacturers for alleged conspiracies under the Sherman Act. Firms in Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Missouri and New York were fined with totals reaching 43000 dollars. An individual was sentenced but not named in the indictment.
City water investigators led by Superintendent Hayford reported no contamination after tests of a peculiar odor and taste. Dr. Stovall’s analysis at the state laboratory found the water pure, though some sections detected stronger odor and flavor differences. Further inquiry by Hayford and the health department aims to identify the cause of the odor.
Milwaukee Congressman Victor L Berger of Wisconsin comments to United Press on Senator La Follette's death in Washington The statement praises La Follette as more constructive than any other senator and notes his influence in shaping policy.
Madison reports a Wisconsin Legislature resolution praising federal tax cuts amounting to about 20 percent per capita reduction. It cites public debt decrease from 24.0 to 21.26 billion dollars and lower interest costs, while noting opposition to inheritance tax cuts and funding for eradication programs. The piece references Governor Blaine and the Severson dairy and liquor measures, ending with a note that continued on Page 4.
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