American claim against Germany urged to cover war costs
Senator Simmons of North Carolina told the Senate Germany should be compelled to pay the full cost of the war to the United States including damages from killings and ship destruction plus wartime expenses. He noted salvage from war contracts and $10 billion to allies could ease taxation and urged proportional indemnity to support American taxpayers.
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Germany
United States
Simmons
North Carolina
Senate
Washington
Penrose
France
Belgium
Americans Take Coblenz as Third Army Establishes HQ
About 20,000 American troops arrived at Coblenz with the third army setting headquarters in a government building near the Rhine. The largest hotel overlooks the Rhine and is used as officers quarters, with billeting of larger hotels and public buildings. Germans turnover 1250 motor trucks, 500 gathered at Coblenz, and time clocks adjusted to French time.
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Coblenz
Rhine
Third Army
Truks
Treves
Fleet to be reviewed in New York by Secretary Daniels
The American fleet returning from Europe will be reviewed at daylight next Tuesday off Ambrose light vessel. Ships include battleships New Mexico Mississippi Missouri Maine Wisconsin Alabama Illinois Kearsarge Iowa Indiana Massachusetts and hospital ship Solace with supply ship Bridge. Exact destroyers and converted yachts unnamed.
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Europe
New York
Daniels
Ambrose
Navy Department
North River
55Th Street
Fort Washington
George Washington
New Mexico
Mississippi
Missouri
Wisconsin
Alabama
Illinois
Kearsarge
Iowa
Indiana
Massachusetts
Solace
Local Residents Attend Business Trips and Returns
Mrs. Louis Schlosser spent last Tuesday in Baraboo on business. B. S. Cohen of Chicago was in the village several days last week attending to business concerning the sale of his farm in Bear Creek. Mrs. Susan Davis returned from Baraboo after visiting Henry Schaefer. Mrs. C. Sehell returned from Taylor county and re established residence in the village. David Reese returned from Camp Green, North Carolina with an honorable discharge. BE. S. Sherwood visited Madison on business. Harper C Harrison, while in Chicago for the stock show, was also mentioned.
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Louis Schlosser
Baraboo
B. S. Cohen
Chicago
Bear Creek
Susan Davis
Henry Schaefer
C. Sehell
Taylor County
David Reese
Camp Green
North Carolina
BE. S. Sherwood
Madison
Harper
C- Harrison
Governor Philipp’s Ford Flips Over in Madison
The Ford runabout owned by Governor Philipp tipped over in Madison. Chauffeur Herbert M. Lindauer escaped injury, while a passenger named Whitey McCarthy sustained head cuts and was taken to St Mary's Hospital. Fred Groskopf of the Great Lakes Naval Training Station is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Groskopf, for a few days.
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Philipp
Madison
Herbert M. Lindauer
Whitey” McCarthy
St. Mary’s Hospital
Fred Groskopf
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Frank Groskopf
Pneumonia Patients Recovery and Local Notices
Taken with pneumonia and confined to a hospital, he is on the road to recovery. J H Bear visited Richland Center for a day. Spring Green village tax rate set at 1.94 per hundred, up from 1.46. Lee Graham visited Lone Rock to see his mother Mrs Addie Graham. Dave Riese discharged from the army and returned to his farm after service at Camp Green NC. Thieves forced entry at People's Cash Market last Tuesday night stealing $17 in change, meat, and five quarts of oysters. the suspect appeared familiar with the premises and cash register.
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J. H. Bear
Richland Center
Spring Green
Lee Graham
Lone Rock
Addie Graham
Dave Riese
Camp Green
North Carolina
People’s Cash Market
Applications to Marry Filed in August at Caledonia
Fr. Winnebago Paske and Clara Schueler of Caledonia apply to wed. The notice mentions a $1.40 fee for a full size sheet, and references bleached-bed sheets at Clavadatscher.
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Marryugust
Paske
Winnebago
Clara
Schueler
Caledonia
Clavadatscher
Manypenny Faces Divorce Ruling In Milwaukee Court
Emma Manypenny sought divorce from Henry Manypenny amid claims he was unduly influenced by Ella Allman. Judge Turner ruled no grounds for divorce and granted Mrs Manypenny separate maintenance as the deputy sheriff escorted her from the courtroom.
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Emma Manypenny
Milwaukee
Mr. Manypenny
Ella Allman
Fifteenth Street
Mrs. Manypenny
Mrs. Allman
Red Cross Campaign Sees Strong Xmas Membership Drive
Campaign for Red Cross memberships reports strong results as Christmas shopping boosts donations. Solicitors sing carols while supporters contribute to the humanitarian fund, sustaining the organization’s work.
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Red Cross
Madison Couple Seeks License After 40 Year Romance
George R. Angell and Elizabeth M. Dyke, both 63, appeared before County Clerk Fjelstad to obtain a marriage license amid a 40 year romance. Angell, Madison native and city directory publisher, and Dyke, born in New Hampshire, longtime Madison resident, sister of Baraboo police chief C. A. Dyke.
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George R. Angell
Elizabeth M. Dyke
Fjelstad
Mr. Angell
Madison
New Hampshire
John Dyke
C. A. Dyke
Baraboo
Angell
Milwau kee wages, prohibition push noted in brief
News Notes report probable high wages in Milwaukee and urge a commission to enforce prohibition in the United States. English troops have crossed, and the ex-Kaiser plans a trip to Germany. In Kenosha, Joseph Kruger and wife aged 26 and 24 died the same day from flu. French hoteliers vow no hire from enemy lands for 10 years. The shooting of French prisoners by Germans is described as unwarranted.
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United States
Rhine
Kenosha
Joseph Kruger
Obituary of Henry Hoehn Prominent Monroe Resident Dies
Henry Hoehn a Civil War veteran and longtime Monroe businessman died at his home last Sunday after eight months of arterial hardening. Born in Switzerland July 18, 1842 he immigrated in 1854 and settled in Monroe where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a member of the Evangelical church and is survived by his wife a son and three daughters. The family previously visited the Misses Gattiker in Baraboo.
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Henry Hoehn
Monroe
Switzerland
Evangelical Church
Embargo On Hog Shipments To Chicago Announced
Chicago stockyards halt all fresh hog loadings due to excess supply. About 2,000 carloads are in transit or already in yards awaiting clearance as competition eases.
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Chicago
Burial of Hero Sullivan in Loreto Funeral Held in Loreto
Lieutenant Edward M. Sullivan, a flight officer at Carruths field Fort Worth, was killed when struck by a propeller while repairing an aircraft. His funeral was held Monday in Loreto at St Patrick's cemetery. He leaves parents Mr and Mrs John Sullivan Lone Rock and brothers John Chippewa Falls Leonard Camp Mills. Another brother James died in France last spring.
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Hero
Edward M. Sullivan
Fort Worth
Texas
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Loreto
Carruth’s Flying Field
John Sullivan
Lone Rock
John
Chippewa Falls
Leonard
Camp Mills
James
France
Fire destroys tourist coach and 13 missing
Winnipeg reports the loss of a tourist coach by fire and 13 missing.
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Winnipeg
Beloit College Closes for Flu Holiday Break
Beloit College closed Tuesday until after the holidays due to increasing influenza cases, delaying classes and campus activities.
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Beloit College
George Had a Dear It Cost Him Fifty Dollars
Milwaukee area grip worsens as George Schimer is fined for possessing a deer before the open season. His bartender found the animal in a cellar and the incident ties to guests Mrs. William Prigge of Eau Claire and Mrs. Ida Kloser of Houghton Michigan.
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George Schimer
Milwaukee
William Prigge
Eau Claire
Ida Kloser
Houghton
Milwaukkee
Robert “Koenig
Allies Back Into Trade as US Ships Recalled for Home Movement
President Wilson conferred with Edward N Hurley in Paris on holding sufficient tonnage to repatriate troops by December next year as foreign charters are cancelled. The talks touched on transporting units, economic issues ahead of the inter allied conference, and Hoover possibly becoming director general of relief for allies and the United States.
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Wilson
Paris
Edward N. Hurley
United States
Marshal Foch
Peace Congress
Hoover
Herbert C. Hoover
Poland Galls Mobilization Of Men 18 32
Dispatches report the Polish general staff calling mobilization for men born 1883 to 1901. It is asserted the move will bring 1 500 000 men to the colors.
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Poland
Warm weather boosts savings and holiday cheer
Warm conditions have cut costs and left households with extra funds. The article notes the weather’s impact on saving money and suggests spending some on Christmas gifts to bring happiness to others.
Baraboo Weekly News prints on adjusted Tuesdays
Baraboo Weekly News notes that the December 26 and January 2 issues will be issued on the Tuesday afternoon before the shown dates. All items must reach the office by Monday to ensure insertion. Advertisers are advised to plan accordingly.
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Baraboo Weekly News
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