Progressives Face Uncertain Future After La Follette Death
State correspondent reports Wisconsin and North Dakota face power struggles as Progressive leaders die. Rumors mount that Belle Case La Follette may enter the race to unite factions, while Norris warns against disintegration. Potential heirs to La Follette struggle with candidate viability and intra-party divisions as 1926 politics intensify.
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Muited Press
Mamiison
United States
St Ury
Ladd Gna la Pallette
Wirconsin
Rae
Belle Case
Folleto
North Dakota
Laddere
Republiicans
Altoost
Lada
la Follette
Norris
Congress
Siti Ion
la Follette Anu
Robert
Belle Case Ta Foljeile
Hesband
Varios
Northwestern Road Official Resigns in Rail Firm Shakeup
Marvin Tagiltt, chairman of the board of directors of Chicago & Northwestern and Omaha, St. Paul & Minneapolis Railroads, resigned at a directors meeting in New York. Wo. Finley also resigned as president and was replaced by F. Bargent. Hughitt remains and is elected chairman of the finance committee while the role of board chairman continues.
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New York
U. P
Marvin Tagiltt
Wrectors
Chicago & Northwester
Omaha
Reorganization of U S Day Enforcement Outlined
Washington announces a plan to reorganize the federal prohibition enforcement service effective August 1. The system will be divided into 22 districts each led by a prohibition administrator with executive enforcement authority. One official will oversee permit issuance and another will handle enforcement work.
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Washington
U. P
Federal
Prohibition Enforcement Service
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
United States
Andrews
Internal Revenue
Blair
Prohibitios
Haynes
Prohibition Administration
Fother
Ekern Acquitted By Wisconsin Senate
Madison Wisconsin Herman Eker attorney general was acquitted by the Wisconsin Senate after an insurance probe into his role as a paid agent during hearings on the Johnson Insurance recodification bill. The insurance probe committee concluded the charges by W State and Smith were unfounded and without basis in fact, praising Eker for conduct in a fair ethical manner.
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Madison
Wis
Herman Eker
Wisconsin
Ing Indictmetu
Senate
Tutu
Todapus
Thirry Santha
Hernan L
W. State
Smith
Lemmtan Aker
Waukesha Boy Honored by Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College awarded Scott Kerr Lowry of Waukesha a bachelor of science degree during the 156th commencement exercises. Lowry, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Lowry, gave the senior oration at class day and played a prominent role in the exercises.
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Scott Kerr Lowry
Dartmouth
Hannyer
N. T
Wessige
Collegian Bureau
Moston
Mass
Freeman
Dartweut
Waukesha Bay
Boston
Hanover
Hopkins
Dartmanth
Watheslyn
Wis
Scatt
J. K. Lowry
Joan
Chest Company Expands After Fire Repairs Go Big
The American Chest company plans a phased expansion to pre fire scale. An enlarged west end now houses a roomy office and a varnish spraying drying room in contact with departments reducing time. Orders were interrupted causing some cancellations though business remains broadly strong with slow collections.
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Handiag
Woman Driver Strikes Culvert on Highway 11
A woman driving the car owned by William C. Offenberg of Milwaukee was badly shaken when the vehicle struck a culvert on Highway No 11 west of the city in the late afternoon.
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William C. Offenberg
Hard Street
Milwaukee
New Railroad Plans Opposed at Pennsylvania Hearing
Attorneys for New Young Central Pennsylvania and Balitare and Chicago railroads blocked the Fearelmann Lor ee cross Pennsylvania line project at a hearing. The session adjourned to June 30 to permit new data for the New York Pittsburgh and Chicago route.
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Washington P
Young, Central, Pennsylvania
Balitare
Qhlo
Daday
Igs
Fearelmann-Loree
Malllar
Rer
Charles Mahniffe
Rival Railroad Giants Clash Over Proposals in Washington
In Washington two major rivals contend for federal approval of new lines and mergers. The Van Sweringen brothers push for their Nickel Plate route while Harriman seeks to build a Pennsylvania to New York trunk, facing opposition from Baltimore and Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York Central. Courts and stockholders probe minor holders’ accounts as hearings unfold. Approval remains doubtful for both the new line and the Nickel Plate merger.
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Van_Sweringen
Claveland
Wailroad
Sheir Propa
Milé
Ufuority
Erguliou
Mil Toad
Hy Harrinman
New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvia Stat.i
New Yorke Central
van Swerlngen
Halie
Marriman
van Sweringen
Chesapeake and Ohia
van Sweringens
Henry W. Anderson
Chiata
Woom
Opera
Harriman
PL Lerees
Delaware and
Nudson
Harrimnag
Loree
Hewatcielt
Date schedule fragment with frayed entries
Fragmentary timetable listing events on a Tuesday with Knights of Pythias and Knights of Columbus at evening times, a 2:30 p m event, and a Woman's Benefit perhaps in relation to a local autumn affair. Names and exact venues are unclear due to OCR issues.
Davenport Exonerated In 35 Minutes In Minneapolis Court
Davenport, Minneapolis, was found not guilty of leading a Want gang that ruled the Northwestern Bank last December. The verdict came at 8:45 p m after an 8:10 p m trial. Davenport smiled as discharged, thanked prosecutors and attorneys, and left with his wife for Minneapolis shortly after.
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Davenport
Ainotter
Janis
Ure
Lote
Renly
Minnelanotts
Gether
Twin City
Beavers Picnic at Waukesha Beach Sunday
The Beavers plan their annual picnic Sunday June 25 at Waukenta Reich. Those needing rides meet at the Hadfield home 402 Wisconsin Avenue at 8:80 to arrange transport. Contests and prizes are planned with twenty five dollars in awards for best swimmers and other events. officers from Madison expected to attend.
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Beavers
Wankenta Reich
Hladfield
Wisconsiy Avenue
Gonveyyances
Uadfield
Mya
A. C. Schumacher
Harry Salth
F. P. Hadfield
Weat Als
Wauwatosa
Whitewater
Hve
Madison
Local phone company debuts call by number service
Waukesha and Milwaukee phone users will access a new call by number service starting Wednesday June 24. The Wisconsin Telephone Company spokesman Nelson Larson says the system speeds direct Milwaukee calls by transmitting the number to the Waukesha operator for immediate connection. The old long distance option remains available for unspecified destinations.
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Nore
Waukesha
Miwaukee
Freeman
Tony
Nely G. Willarsen
Wisconsin Teleplone Company
Milwaukee
Ayhen
Iver
Waukesha Information
Willarson
Afr
Wlareson
Escape Attempt Ends With Capture Near Prison
Eugene McCon naughty, serving a ten year term for an artitulary charge, escaped from a box but was captured about a block away. He climbed a vane field and hid in a carbratul Cloxiery box with 190 pounds of contents before guards recaptured him.
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Fond DU
Eugene McConnaughty
Milwaukee
Prizon
McConnaughty
Suvrandsee
Sbtjuorad
Connaughty
Drunken Driver Sentenced After Reckless Charge
A drunken driver, Walter Grandman, was sentenced to three minutes in the county jail after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He had previously served a term for reckless driving and faced fines of $25 and costs. Several others were arrested and most pleaded guilty, with fines imposed.
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Walter Grundman
Walter Grandman
Tudge
W. Markinson
Wikesha
Grind Man
Jim AC
Grandin
Frank Seckur
Ft Halue
Cnd
Clifford Hendricks
Alf Watterman
John
Arbogosl
Dullna
Hehucks
Shester Peters
Adam Armaght
R. W W. Albrecht
Olly Soll
A. Unger
Matt Wels
Anton Andaska
M.C Chapman
Christ Jensen
Assembly kills Ekern quiz plan in Wisconsin session
The 1926 Wisconsin Assembly rejected a plan involving Ekern and an Attorney General lobbyist amid partisan rancor. A resolution from New Richmond failed 44 to 13 as the embittered Senate insurance committee fight and administration tax policy dominated closing days of the session, fueling uproar.
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Madison. Vic
Herman Fu Akern
Senate Insurance A Committee
Fbthan Minter
New Richmond
Free for All Fight Halts Moroccan Debate in Paris Chamber
In Paris the chamber of deputies erupted during the Moroccan debate as French deputies clashed in a free for all fist fight. Morlal, a deputy, urged class war and attacked the capliniista faction, disrupting proceedings.
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Paris
Morlal
PAY NO MONEY TO BOARD T MCLINTOCKS
The Chicago criminal court heard the trial of William Darling Shepherd in the case linked to the death of millionaire founder Walang Me Guntock. State's Attorney Gorman presented key arguments for conviction while the defense rested its case. Shepherd testified, answering questions directly and denying involvement as the jury weighed the extreme penalty. The case continued with cross examination by County Prosecutor Crowe and participation from district officials, with coverage extending to page 4.
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Cominal Court
Chicago
Miaanis
George 4. Gorman
William di Fag Shepford
William Darling
Shepherd
Walang
Rial
Spok
Atorney Rolert
Crowe
Cou
Maury Olson
Chienga
Aut
Avrafu
County Dance Halls Discussed By Supervisors
A Waukesha County meeting of supervisors, led by District Attorney Salen, explored the dance hall ordinance. He outlined deputy sheriff powers at halls, arrest limits after closing, and the ban on intoxicants with rules on minors inside the premises. The discussion, ongoing past session hours, clarified enforcement duties.
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Waukesha County
Salen
Dist
Atly
Allornay
Dan¢E Lalty
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U. S. Day Enforcement
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Star
Wessesday
Counteyell
Woman's Tenefit Ane Lgaclattan
Fall
Et Bokjen
Politica Oer
Theodore Roonavelt
Waukesha Beach
Wanison
Coatend
Minda
Charles Hayek
Lovie Bibton
J. Veans
Edward Seluitts
Frank MacMurtlo
Wavey Sith
Montgomery
Milwauker Paquetes
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McLintock
Iarny Olson -Crites
Manneroun
Whigtl Crowe
Mptenhy Herman Salen
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