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Newspaper
Waukesha Daily Freeman
Location
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1925
Page
5
Madison swelled with visitors from Wisconsin and across the nation to honor Senator Robert M. La Follette. Hotels filled, homes opened, and officials prepared the capitol rotunda for the deceased leader as arrangements for the funeral activities proceeded through the week.
The piece reports that only the U S Supreme Court can harmonize conflicting federal court rulings on Sure Oil lease cases involving Doheny and Sinclair. It notes potential appeals through circuit courts, possible delays, and a sought expedited path to final decision. It covers executive authority over naval reserves and key rulings by Judges Kennedy and McCormick with implications for disclosure secrecy and payments linked to Albert B Fall.
The MacMillan expedition sails from Wiscasset Maine aimed at Arctic exploration aboard the Bowdoin and the Hopeful vessel. Led by Admiral Peary veteran Donat B MacMillan and Lieutenant Commander Byrd, the party includes National Geographic scientists and Navy personnel with aircraft and radio gear for Arctic reconnaissance. The voyage attracts thousands at the harbor as the ships depart for Cape Thomas Hubbard and Greenland research.
Pearsons and local committees begin season ticket sales for the Redpath Chautauqua here returning Saturday June 27. Miss Pearson highlights Adam and Eva as a standout play along with Solis Mariska band and Stelefaky Concert Company as marquee attractions.
Sunday program at First Reformed church includes a chair concert at 12 20 pm plus a notary event and screenings at Park Theater and other venues. Activities listed include Maxanle lodge Ho ja, Catholic Order of Foresters, Wounded Men of the World Tarr Oak Inn, Springs City Encampment No. 4% and related social functions.
Milwakee Wis May 11 1911 J Y Johnson president and treasurer of the Johnson Lumber Company killed himself at a Milwaukee parking station while removing a rifle from his car. The weapon discharged through his mouth as he struggled with the firearm. He intended to sell the rifle to his brother in law over fears for his children's safety. Archile Lorenz racing station manager says the shot occurred as Johnson was exiting the car. Johnson 48 years old father of five recently returned from a trip to northern Wisconsin.
Five youths appeared in Municipal Court at Prospect, charged with disturbing a dance party and drunkenness. Exofske, attacked by a bystander, had black eye after incident while others claimed injuries were due to a fall. Sheriff’s deputies arrested the group. each fined ten dollars and required to pay costs. Also noted was Otto Ogkman, wanted for abandonment. John Prier, George Norton, and S. Stinger faced charges of intoxication and vagrancy.
J P Frank, executive of the American Tobacco company, arrived in Pittsburgh to help locate his 11 year old son Warren who vanished in New York City eight days earlier along with 14 year old Webster Cosne, son of Mount Vernon civil service commissioner Charter A. Coase. A $35,000 reward was offered. New York police sent a telegram noting a postal card from Pittsburgh from Harwood boy to relatives. Both boys wore Boy Scout uniforms when they disappeared.
Assemblyman Evan Davies of the Eirak Wauke sha county district Wales will be the speaker at a meat jug of the Waukesha County Farm Direnn to be bet at the farm home for Mr. and Mrs. Wilam Wright Thursday evening June 23. It is expected that Assemblyman Navier will speak on the laws enacted and rejected by the present legislature.
The body of Senator Robert M. La Follette arrived in Madison from Chicago for burial Monday. A large crowd gathered at the station as Wisconsin officials and delegates accompanied the funeral train. The procession will proceed to Forest Hill Cemetery, with services led by Rev. A R Hisson and military honors noted though without ritual specifics.
The schedule shows Milwaukee to Wilkesbarre route changes, with departures shifted by minutes and new Saturday services added. Parlor cars depart Milwaukee at 5:10 am and 6:15 am, with other daily adjustments for eastbound and westbound trains. Weekend yard operations include afternoon moves to Milwaukee, and special Saturday Sunday service notes for suburban connections.
Admiral J. K. Robison chief of the bureau of engineering submits retirement papers to Secretary Wilbur. President Coolidge is urged to approve the request and Navy officials negotiate renewals of previous appointments. Robison was passed over for promotion due to unresolved court cases regarding a reserve return.
Glerina Collett of Providence won the French women's championship at Versailles defeating Mile De Ia Chawme three up with one to play in the finals.
Officials outline license steps for all applicants before Committee 10 in Mecammion council session. Chief Bun Werukers notes show proof of legal status and absence of Moload act violations. Police seek inspection rights. suspects worry moonshine stills under scrutiny amid scarce warrants and pending complaints.
Prospects for arterial highways brighten as the common council extends the arterial system program to May. Steel posts are being placed at street intersections on designated arterial routes and signs wired, despite criticism of delays and disputes over responsibility for the hold ups.
Chicago court action reports defense attempt to prove no typhoid germs were kept at National University of Sciences. Witnesses claim to have seen no germ evidence and challenge testimony about containment. The defense argues lack of germ evidence undermines charges against Walter Shepherd for the Ma McIntock murder.
Police in Juda wa u kel Wisconsin investigated an assault on an elderly couple, Mrs Helen Gerke and her husband, Herman, who were beaten and kicked by a group of boys in their yard after a dispute over a basketball and garden trespass. Officers were dispatched to break up the melee and restore order.
Madison Wis governor plans may trigger a special election after Latrobe Tehlettie’s retirement as speculation grows over appointing a successor and potential candidates include Robert La Follette. The decision hinges on timing and party dynamics as the governor weighs closest possible options.
Atlantic City reports Dr. Joseph Marcus denouncing old fashioned spanking before the state medical society. He condemns gravity, meanness, lying as offenses and argues spanking is not a proper antidote for illiterate children.
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