In a shocking turn of events, kindergarten teacher Sophie Lanzer found herself facing a disciplinary hearing on Saturday, February 4, 1922, at the Ladysmith High School building. The hearing, conducted by State Superintendent John Callahan, was shrouded in secrecy, with the public barred from attending. The allegations against Lanzer centered around her use of physical punishment on a young pupil, four-year-old Clarence Moyer.
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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