Japanese enlist in Lower California revolt, Hill says
Henry M. Hill consul general from the republic of Panama to San Salvador reports hundreds of Japanese joining Esteban Cantu’s army in Lower California. He says most locals oppose Cantu and that Japanese seek a foothold in the American continent. Central America backs de la Huerta for peace in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esteban Cantu
Lower California
Henry M. Hill
Republic of Panama
San Salvador
el Paso
Washington
Mr. Hill
Hill
Central America
de la Huerta
Mexico
Unlawful to Shoot in Park Leads to Fine
Two tourists Jules De Lascaille and William Allen sought a mark at Devil's Lake State Park. They fired 25 to 30 rounds, misled about the shooting area, and were fined 10 dollars plus costs after appearing before Justice H. L. Halsted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules de Lascaille
William Allen
Kirkland
Amercan Refractories Company
Court of Justice
H. L. Halsted
Devil’s Lake State Park
Comic chaos as Baraboo tops La Valle at Devils Lake
A Sunday baseball game at Devils Lake devolved into a comic nine inning spectacle. Baraboo led 11 to 5 at the ninth as players swapped positions including catcher Squirt Rice moving to shortstop and Cooper catching. Baraboo batteries were Ryan and Rice with La Valle’s Crandall and Glumpske.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Baraboo
la Valle
Squirt
Rice
Cooper
Corcoran
Jim Ryan
Ryan
LaValle Crandall
Glumpske
La Follette Consents to Head 48ers Ticket
Senator R. M. La Follette of Wisconsin will lead the presidential ticket of the faction of the committee of 48 that refused to merge with the labor party at Chicago, according to Howard F. Williams national vice chairman of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Committee of 48
Labor Party
Chicago
Howard F. Williams
Oregon widow survives after poisoning attempt and river dive
Mrs. Southerland of Oregon, a widow and mother of three, drank three poisons and leaped into Rock River. Rescue quickly saved her, and she is believed to be recovering.
Neer Lawyer Kennan Dies in Milwaukee at 93
Thomas L. Kennan longtime Wisconsin attorney and prominent Mason died at his Milwaukee home Sunday at age 93. His son Kossuth K. Kennan and daughters Mrs. Paul Mansolff of New York and Mrs. Mary B. Ewing of Milwaukee were at his bedside. Born February 22 1827 in Morristown New York he traced Scotch ancestry and long service in patriotic and fraternal groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Kennan
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Kossuth K. Kennan
Paul Mansolff
New York City
Mary B. Ewing
Capt. Kennan
Morristown
N. Y
Post Office Requires Identification on Items Sent by Mail
The post office will require identification marks on all items, including tires handbags machinery and suitcases, to prevent loss to dead letter and delays. Tags torn or lost previously made sender and recipient unreadable so full names and addresses must be marked on the article or on a slip inside where feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postffice Department
McCormick Attacks League Rewrite Aimed at Nations Pact
Senator Medill McCormick and Hays aide cite London reports claiming Lloyd George and Earl Grey urge revising the league covenant to win American support. He says the Republican ticket rejects Democrats avoiding the league issue and endorses a referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medill McCormick
Hays
Chicago National Republican
Harding
Lloyd George
Earl Grey
League of Nations
McCormick
Wilson
London
Lord Grey
Senate
California wells open on city property after quake
Two oil wells were opened on city owned property by an earthquake in Los Angeles. City engineers reported the wells would be developed for the municipality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Board of Public Works
Ex Army Officer Confesses Murder in Fake Hold-Up
Chicago. Carl Wanderer a former Lieutenant and holder of the Distinguished Service Cross and French War Cross confesses to killing his wife Ruth Wanderer and an unidentified man during a staged hold up at their home. He says the plan aimed to gain freedom from marriage and fear of being exposed drove him to murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wanderer
Chicago
Ruth Wanderer
Wanderer
Army
France
German Warships Arrive This Week Under Treaty Clause
Naval intelligence records in Washington indicate four of five German warships used for experiments fought at Jutland. They are due in New York from Brest this week and must be destroyed within one year of arrival under the peace treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Battle of
Jutland
Washington
New York
Brest
France
Thei
Appleton Mayor Robbed of Auto While Attending Movie
Mayor J. A. Hawes had his car stolen while he attended a movie. Thieves fled with the vehicle and, after an all night chase, abandoned it in Menasha where it was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
J. A. Hawes
Menasha
Relics Found in Reedsburg Wall as Building Is Torn Down
At Main and Walnut in Reedsburg workers tear down the old 1877 building for a new bank. A rumored box with silver dollars and mementoes is recovered from the foundation along with a bottle stamped 1877 containing brandy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Walnut Streets
Reedsburg
Woman Dies After Eight Months of Sleep Sickness
After nearly eight months in a sleeping sickness state, Mrs. Marie Lynott of Dunmore Pennsylvania has died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Lynott
Dunmore, Pa
Pershing Around for Pure Oil Presidency in Ohio
General Pershing is reported to consider becoming president of the Pure Oil Company of Columbus Ohio, formerly the Ohio City Gas company. The salary is said to be fifty thousand dollars. Pershing and Brigadier General Dawes were in Marietta Ohio last week and then went to Cabin Creek West Virginia to inspect Pure Oil properties. Dawes is connected with Pure Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Pershing
Pure Oil Company of
Columbus
Ohio City Gas Company
Charles G. Dawes
Marietta
Dawes
Cabin Creek
W. Va
Pure Oil Company
Gen. Dawes
Teeth in the New Dog Law
Warrants issued in the Justice courts of H. L. Halsted and Mayor Adolph Andre for the arrest of several persons who have not paid their dog taxes. Under the new law the owner is subject to arrest and, if the tax is not paid, he can be placed in jail. Officers have the papers and several persons will be surprised by a visit from an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Andre
Warrants Out for Dog Owners
District Attorney Bohn issues warrants for arrests of dog tax defaulters. Town clerks report active collection and delinquency notices. The dog tax law, once seen as farmer protective, now hits farmers hardest as nonpayment cases rise.
Railroads get IC C approval to raise revenues
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted railroads authority to raise revenues by about 1.5 billion dollars. Freight rates will rise about one third, passenger fares one fifth, and Pullman charges one half. Steamship and electric railways also obtain rate increase permission. No total amount is estimated. The new rates run until March 1, 1922 and take effect after five days notice, before January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bamboo may be grown in Gulf states for paper and food
E A Melcheting reports eight years of experiments at Avery Island Louisiana for the United States bureau of plant introduction. He concludes edible and timber bamboo suit Gulf climate and could aid paper production, supply poles, and serve as nutritious vegetable food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf States
E. A. Melcheting
Avery Island
United States Bureau of Plant Introduction
River project aims to shorten Baraboo by thirteen miles
Edward Schirmer plans to dig a new river bed cutting 26 miles to 13. A large raft 82 by 26 feet carries dredging gear as a boiler is hoisted aboard. Steam power should quicken progress and reduce spring floods that damage nearby farms along the Baraboo River between Baraboo and Portage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schirmer
Baraboo
Butterfield Bridge
Portage
Hana
Wisconsin
Six Tonsil Operations Performed in Prairie du Sac
Six tonsil operations were performed Thursday afternoon in Prairie du Sac. Patients included Harriet Conger of Prairie du Sac Russell Kirmse of Dubuque Iowa and Raymond Meng of Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie du Sac
Harriet Conger
Russel Kirmse
Dubuque
Iowa
Raymond Meng
Troy
Revenue officers visit Adams and Friendship for Prohibition enforcement
Several revenue officers have been in Adams and Friendship recently to enforce the prohibition law. A raid was conducted on suspected places in the hunt for stills and illicit brews. It is not known whether any were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Revenue
Adams
Friendship
Bumper Crops Yet Grain Stuck for Lack of Cars
Farmers report bumper crops but note a transportation bottleneck as railcars are unavailable to move grain to markets. Town officials say shipments are delayed and farmers face mounting storage pressures while road routes offer limited relief.
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American
LA Follette
Neer
Thomas Kennan
California
Pershing
Bohn
America
Muhuba
Samuel Riddle
Philadelphia Sportsman
Riddle
Louis Feustel
Riddle Stables
Belmont Park Track
Man
War
Revenue
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