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May 29, 1923
The Milwaukee Leader
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
John T. Blake's $140,000 lawsuit against Whitefish Bay over a delayed 1917 sewer contract, impacted by WWI and Milwaukee's plan changes requiring costlier pipes, enters its sixth week in court before Judge Gehrz.
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Trial of Case Against Whitefish Bay Now In Sixth Week
The suit of John T. Blake against the village of Whitefish Bay for $140,000, alleged to be due on a sewer contract, began its sixth week this morning before Judge Gustav Gehrz.
It is claimed that Blake was given the contract in 1917 to be finished within a specified time, when the war came on and it was held to be non-essential industry. He also claims that by change In the plans by the city of Milwaukee a different outlet was required and he had to substitute a 30 for 15-inch pipe at war prices.
The suit of John T. Blake against the village of Whitefish Bay for $140,000, alleged to be due on a sewer contract, began its sixth week this morning before Judge Gustav Gehrz.
It is claimed that Blake was given the contract in 1917 to be finished within a specified time, when the war came on and it was held to be non-essential industry. He also claims that by change In the plans by the city of Milwaukee a different outlet was required and he had to substitute a 30 for 15-inch pipe at war prices.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Sewer Contract
Trial
Whitefish Bay
Wwi Delay
Pipe Substitution
What entities or persons were involved?
John T. Blake
Judge Gustav Gehrz
Village Of Whitefish Bay
City Of Milwaukee
Where did it happen?
Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee
Story Details
Key Persons
John T. Blake
Judge Gustav Gehrz
Village Of Whitefish Bay
City Of Milwaukee
Location
Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee
Event Date
1917
Story Details
John T. Blake sues the village of Whitefish Bay for $140,000 due on a 1917 sewer contract delayed by World War I as non-essential and requiring substitution of 30-inch for 15-inch pipe due to changes by the city of Milwaukee at war prices. The trial is in its sixth week before Judge Gustav Gehrz.