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Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1917

Page

9

Sunday closing bill looms at state session

Debate over Sunday saloon closing dominates talk of a forthcoming special legislative session. Administrations push a bill granting municipalities power to decide Sunday closures, while opponents seek full enforcement of existing laws or a broader Sunday observance measure. Religious groups predict a sharp fight, with proposals to suspend most businesses on Sundays.

Madison United States Anti-Saloon League S. P. Todd Lord's Day Alliance

Seidel Found Guilty at Horicon Socialistic Meeting

Emil Seidel former Milwaukee mayor was found guilty on charges of abusive language tending to provoke assault and breach of peace at a Horicon Socialistic meeting. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs, with an appeal filed by attorney Fred C. Lorenz. The case moves to the Dodge county circuit. Witnesses included Ralph Hawks and others from Horicon.

Horicon Emil Seidel Milwaukee Fred C. Lorenz Seidel Dodge County Ralph EB. Hawks John Jaeger Ole Oleson Amos Jackson

Students to Form Wisconsin Loyalty Legion at Madison

Doubts raised by Carl Vrooman assistant secretary of agriculture prompt the University of Wisconsin to organize a branch of the Wisconsin Loyalty Legion.

Loyalty Legion Madison Carl Vrooman University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Loyalty Legion

Haresfoot Club Names Leads for Musical Revue

Madison Paul Rudy will again play the leading feminine role in the Haresfoot club production The Haresfoot Tollies. Fred Bickel has been selected for the leading male role. Rudy starred as the leading lady last year.

Madison Paul Rudy Haresfoot Club Fred Bickel Haresfoot Tollies Rudy

County allocates 16000 for tuberculosis sanatorium

La Crosse county votes a 16000 appropriation to finish the tuberculosis sanatorium, with occupancy planned for next spring. The measure approves funds to complete construction and ready the facility for use by residents seeking care.

la Crosse

Local Soldier Dies After Week with Pneumonia

Kenosha native Lieut Herbert Carry Curtis age 23, son of Mr and Mrs George Harry Curtis, died at the family residence after a week long illness from pneumonia. He served in the U S Army.

Kenosha Herbert Carry Curtis George Harry Curtis

Y M C A drive raises funds at Madison campus

Madison students and faculty raised nearly $22,000 for the Y M C A with women contributing about $1,000 more than men. The total reflects broad campus participation across departments and student groups.

Madison Y. M. CA

Green Bay Doctor Commissioned Captain in Medical Corps

Green Bay Dr J Tt Minahan a prominent surgeon has been commissioned captain in the medical corps. He will proceed to France for base hospital work after twenty years of service in Green Bay.

Green Bay J. Tt. Minahan

Speed Cop Absence Leaves New London Road Watch Lax

New London is without a speed officer paid on commission after becoming too active for the traffic brass. The engaged constable’s status is described as no more, leaving streets without that enforcement touch.

New London

Prisoners back Liberty bonds in wartime effort

A Wausin prison report shows 66 inmates subscribed to Liberty Bonds totaling 6 800 with 41 in first loan and 25 in second loan. During June and July inmates donated 720 85 to the Red Cross.

The Red Cross Madison Woupun Coles State Board of Control Henry Town Waupin

Special election planned for Raguse seat in Milwaukee

Vacancies exist in the Wisconsin legislature but only the former Raguse seat in Milwaukee Eighth senatorial district will be filled by a special election. Gov Phillip received an attorney general opinion stating elections may be ordered only when a vacancy is officially called to the governor's attention by the legislature. The Raguse expulsion was referred to the governor by the state senate. Other vacancies include Assemblyman W A Campbell in Milwaukee now in the navy and Senator Pullen of Fond du Lac now in France. these have not been brought to the governor's attention.

Madison Wisconsin Frank Raguse Milwaukee BD. L. Phillip State Senate W. A. Campbell Navy Pullen Fond du Lac France

War Committee Is Named To Aid Food Problem

The Wisconsin Livestock Breeders association appoints a final War Committee of experienced feeders and handlers to tackle food issues. It will cooperate with the state defense council agricultural committee, the college of agriculture staff, experiment station, and Wisconsin members of the National Livestock Mobilization commission. Members include James Dillon Mondovi for swine, Ralph Reynolds Lodi for beef, William Kr Renk Sun Prairie for sheep, Walter L Houser Mondovi for horses, and S Bird South Byron for dairy cattle.

Madigan Wisconsin Agricultural Committee State Council of Defense College of Agriculture and Experiment Station National Livestock Mobilization Commission Ita James Dillon Mondovi Ralph Reynolds Lodi William Kr Renk Sun Prairie Walter L Houser S. Bird South Byron

ASK STATE TO AID THE ARMY

President Wilson appeals through Governor Phillon for all citizens to help perfect an organization of all man power. He says selection boards must determine domestic industrial and educational qualifications for 10,000,000 men and urges citizens to assist boards and offer services and material help. Citizens should appear before boards when summoned or on their own initiative to provide useful information for classifying registrants.

Madison Phillon Wilson

Jackson Milling seeks dam height rise at Stevens Point

The Wisconsin railroad commission held a hearing on Jackson Milling companys plan to move the current Stevens Point dam downstream and raise its height, detailing the proposed alteration to reroute flow and boost capacity.

Madison Railroad Commission Jackson Milling Company Stevens Point Raiso

Hunter 1s Injured in Deer Camp Fire Incident

Neenah B. B. Lampert cashier of Nneensh State Bank injured while deer hunting. Camp fire started with gasolina exploded causing injuries and indicating a dangerous mishap at the hunting site.

Neenah B. B. Lampert Nneensh State Bank

Tragic shooting and suicide in family home

A 19 year old, Cormmonwealth-BHlmer Honkala, shot his mother with a rifle then killed himself. The bullet tore part of her face and eye and another hit her shoulder. She is in serious condition. authorities say he appeared insane.

Bhlmer Honkala

To Enlarge Factory at Lakisida Paper Mill

Neenah contracts have been let for a 30000 dollar addition to the Lakisida Paper company mill. A building 160 by 60 feet is to be erected.

Neenah Lakisida Paper Company

WII Build New Postoffice in Oconto

The Oconto Chamber of Commerce received notice from the post office department that bids were cut and the contract would be let next month for the construction of the new federal building in Oconto.

Oconto

Telegraphy class organized for Green Bay draftees

Forty Green Bay men subject to the second call enroll in a telegraphy class. The program is organized by Supt. B E Gunna of the Continuation school.

Green Bay

Farmhand Killed by Trapped Cart on Rural Road

Shil Lake near town reports farmer Carl Gale died after a kicking horse struck his shoulder and broke his neck while harnessing his team. The incident occurred on the western edge of town, leaving the community in shock.

Shil Lake Carl Gale

Central delivery plan abandoned after trial

The central delivery plan was abandoned after a two week trial due to insufficient merchant participation. Officials concluded the effort could not be scaled as planned.

Neenub

Neenah Says Loyalty Test Tops Election Mood

Voters in Neenah favor a loyalty election on the Wilson war issue with two candidates desired one solidly backing the president's program and one representing pacifists. Republicans and Democrats alike urge a clear choice, rejecting appointment, hoping to silence Wisconsin critics and unite behind a decisive loyalty vote.

Resources Show Big Gain for Wisconsin Teachers Fund

Secretary Loveland reports a steady rise in the Wisconsin Teachers' Insurance and Retirement fund since 1912. Current resources total $503,540.59, with a July 1 1912 cash balance of $63,986.26 and annual increases around $75,000. The fund covers teachers outside Milwaukee, built from a 1 to 2 percent salary levy and a 10 cent state contribution per school age child.

Madison Wisconsin Teachers’ Insurance and Retirement Fund R. E. Loveland Milwaukee

Mill Ends Pine Era at Ludington Banked by Lumber Change

Marinette The N Ludington Co ends pine production after 60 years and switches to hardwood. The river log pocket will be removed and the 1880 boarding house closed. Former Senator Isaac Stephenson, in charge since 1858, witnessed the last pine log cut amid Civil War era meetings.

Child Burns to Death in Kenosha Home

Kenosha girl Kenosha Ruth Fuller ten years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Percival Fuller of Kenosha and grandniece of the late Melville Fuller died at Kenosha hospital from burns after her dress caught fire on an overheated stove She ran to a neighbor for help flames were extinguished but injuries were fatal Sp Given Office Neenah B J Dempsey Oshkosh named to Gov Philipp Winnebago county legal advisory draft board

Kenosha Ruth Fuller Percival Fuller Melville Fuller United States Supreme Court Knosha Hospital Fuller Neenah B. J

War time resigns judge in Oconomowoc

A G Derse resigns as judge of the western municipal court at Oconomowoc while serving as captain of the machine gun company of the 128th infantry at Waco Texas. The office has been held for several years.

Oconomowoc A. G. Derse 128Th Infantry Waco Tex Western Municipal Court

Convicted in jealous fight manslaughter case

Barron Herbert nglebert was found guilty of manslaughter in the third degree for the killing of his rival during a jealous altercation in Cumberland last summer. The verdict came after a jury deliberation and closes a tumultuous case with strong emotional testimony from witnesses.

Barron Herbert Nglebert Avite Cumperland

Oshkosh Boy Killed by Train Infer Way Out

Oshkosh boy John Hooper aged year old son of Mr and Mrs Orin Hooper was killed when struck by a locomotive on the Soo Line switch track He was grandson of Moses Hooper dean of the Wisconsin legal fraternity at Oshkosh Wisconsin.

Oshkosh John Orin ‘Hooper Soone Moses Hooper Wisconsin

Construction halted as marble delays push post office opening

The postoffice project in Neonah faces a setback as marble delivery delays force a rescheduling. Officials announced the opening moving from December to February, impacting crews, vendors, and user expectations.

Neonah Federal ‘Postonce

College Saves Meat From Dorms And Fraternities

A college reports saving over 3,200 pounds of meat in a year through meatless days. The effort reflects contributions from dormitories and fraternity houses to government meal programs amid uncertain totals. Madison Pioneer Passes Away After Seventy-One Years as a resident.

Appleton Madison Doming Piteh

Peace proposals and army cuts reported in Stockholm

A Russian diplomat leaves Stockholm for Petrograd to deliver central powers peace proposals. Bolshevik leaders in Petrograd reportedly meet German Socialists to discuss a possible armistice. Lenine proclaims reduction of the army beginning with 1899 conscripts in an official note to allied embassies.

Stockholm Sweden Mdningen Petrograd Haparanda M. Lenine Blasheviki Leon Trotzky

U S Bars British Honors

The British admiralty offered decorations to American destroyer officers for anti submarine service but Secretary Daniels declined citing U S law. Blakley Neal Loftin Fallon plus Justice McNaughton named for DSOs DSCs DSMs. ships unnamed. Destroyers sank two U boat submarines while protecting convoys.

Washington Daniels Charles A. Blakley George S. Neal Frank Loftin Henry N. Fallon W. H Justice R. G. McNaughton

Two U S Men Die in Fight in November War Report

Washington reports two American soldiers killed and five badly wounded in an artillery battle with German forces on November 20. The fallen are Private Harry L Miller of Baker Oregon and Private Charles Rissmiller of Reading Pennsylvania. Estimated details include addresses and a hospital chief’s sudden death in Paris.

Pershing Washington Harry. L. ,Miller Field Artillery L. Copeland Center Street Baker Ore Charles, Rissmiller Field Aartillery Clara Rissmiller Moss Street Reading

Ex-Senator Taggart Leaves Mayo Clinic Visit

Rochester Minn Nov 20 ex Senator Thomas Taggart former United States senator from Indiana has departed for Princeton Lick after an examination at Mayo clinic. He has been suffering from stomach trouble and officials say he is in improving health.

Thomas Taggart Rochester Minn United States Indiana Pren. Lick Mayo Clinic Taggart

Widow of J Ives Dies in Woodstock Home

Cedar Rapids dispatches report the death of Mrs. Ellanbeth C Lives widow of C J Ives former railroad president of the old BC BR and N KD and Rock Island located at Woodstock VI. The notice confirms her passing at her residence following recent reports received here.

J. ©. Ives Cedar Rapids Ellanbeth C C.J. Ives B.C. BR N. Kirdad Rock Island Woodstock

La Follette Speech Inquiry Postponed

Absence of senators on the subcommittee investigating Senator La Follette's St. Paul speech postponed the inquiry, likely until after Congress reconvenes. The delay stems from lack of quorum and committee members' unavailability.

la Follette Washington Senator la Follette St. Paul Congress

British Cavalry Capture Positions Near Jerusalem

British cavalry report capture of Birtir Station and Ain Karim about six miles southwest and three and a half miles west of Jerusalem. Official communication cites advancing personnel and territorial gains in the vicinity.

Ain Karim London

Hold Up Suspects Seize 28000 From Paymaster

In a bold robbery a paymaster for a rail or mine company was held up November 26. Timothy Carroll, identified as paymaster of the Z Nagle Roller and Imagine company, reported the loss of about 28000 dollars. Police investigated leads and searched for the two suspects described as armed before fleeing the scene.

Timothy’ Carroll The Z. M. Nagle “Roller Imagine: Company

Warned About Licensee in Washington Food Incident

A fragment from a Washington area report notes a warning issued to a licensee on November 26 regarding food safety compliance. Details are incomplete, but authorities emphasize adherence to regulations and potential penalties for violations.

Washington

Ten killed by bomb in Milwaukee central station

Milwaukee authorities pursue a Chicago manufactured bomb theory after a blast killed ten and injured two at the central police station. Italians detained as investigation proceeds, with rewards offered by city and state and subscriptions raised for bereaved families. The device was found at Rev Guiliant's church and brought to the station by Miss Maude Richter and Tony Massone.

Milwaukee Njured Central Chicago Worman Guilliant Maude Richter Tony Massone Decker

U-Boat Crew Captured as Sub Sinks After Attack

Forty German crew members were taken prisoner by American destroyers after a U boat was forced to surface by a damaged rudder hit by a depth charge. One German was drowned and another died of wounds. the crew surrendered as valves were opened, and the submarine sank while a destroyer attempted to tow it. Admiral Sims did not name the destroyer in his report.

Washington Teutons Sims Navy Department

U S Forces in France Progress Reported by Baker

Secretary Baker said arrival of American troops in France has kept pace with War Department expectations and Pershing’s forces. He indicated an official troop count would not be issued during the war. In Buffalo Miss Margaret M. Fotheringham, a three time White House picket, is dismissed as domestic science teacher.

Washington France War Department Baker Pershing White House Buffalo N. Yu Margaret M. Fotheringham

First German patent licenses issued for blood poison treatment

Washington November 29 three chemical manufacturers in New York and Philadelphia were sued for the production of salvation a blood poison related patent.

Washington Frirst New ‘York Philadelphia

US foe interned as expressman vows Kaiser fate

John Kenfiela, fifty five, an expressman, was arrested by government agents and will be interned. He declared he hoped the Kaiser would kill every American soldier sent to France.

U. S John Kenfiela Fin Expressman France

Meteor Wreck Kills Three Trainmen in Henryetta

A St Louis and San Francisco passenger train named Meteor from St Louis was derailed by an obstruction placed on the track near Henryetta Oklahoma. Three trainmen were killed in the fatal wreck.

Henryetta Okla St Louis & San Francisco St. Louis Ghstriiellod

Try to End Oll Strike in Houston November 26

Disjointed OCR notes report efforts to end a strike by Oll operators and striking workers in Houston Texas on November 26 with an attempt at conference and settlement.

Houston Tex

Peace talk sparks in German moves to end war

Berlin reports Chancellor von Hertling ready to negotiate peace as soon as Russia sends full powers. He backs self determination for Poland Lithuania and Courland while Petrograd faces renewed unrest and signals potential armistice talks with Germany. Krylenko warns of broad hostilities pause as plenipotentiaries prepare for Sunday talks led by the German north army commander.

Berlin George F. von Hertling Reichstag Poland Lithuania Courland Germany Count von ,Hertling Petrograd Washington Francis United States Warnlngs Belsheviki Krylenko Fifth Army

War Council Opens Today in Paris Conference Opens with Clemenceau Speak

The inter allied conference opens at ten o clock with Premier Clemenceau presiding. Delegates will determine order of deliberations and assign questions to technical committees. The focus is on concrete issues like food supplies and the blockade with specialists preparing opinions. The three day meeting will include separate committee sessions and a closing plenary. An official luncheon is planned at the foreign office on Saturday.

Paris Clemenceau Foreign Office

Big Fire at Coney Island

A great fire rages at Coney Island in New York as of this evening with extensive flames seen across the amusement district. Fire crews battle the blaze amid crowded shoreline and storied entertainment venues. No injuries reported yet, authorities impose precautionary evacuations where needed.

New York Coney Island

Zapata Officer Arrested On Bridge In Laredo

Laredo, Tex November 30. Captain Morales of the Zapata army carrying messages from southern Mexico was arrested on the international bridge by Carranza soldiers. He will be sent to Mexico City for trial.

Laredo Tex Zapata Mexico Morales International Bridge Carranza Mexico City

Four French steamships sunk this week in war zone

Paris reports that during the week ending November 25, three French steamers each over 1,600 tons and one smaller steamer were sunk by submarines or mines. One fishing vessel was lost and three steamers were attacked unsuccessfully.

Paris

Giant sunflowers dwarf English varieties in Wales field

In Llanduff, Wales, a giant sunflower grown from an Australian seed reached 12 feet in height and produced a single bloom 16 inches in diameter. The extraordinary plant towers over its English cousins, presenting a remarkable horticultural spectacle.

Llanduff Wales Australia

Italians Held In Northwest Raids Over Plot to Aid Germany

More than 100 Italians, mainly miners and shipyard workers, tied to Circolo Studi Sociali, were arrested in Seattle and other Northwestern cities by federal agents. They allegedly plotted to foment an Italian revolt to overthrow King Victor Emmanuel and aid Germany in the war. Pamphlets like Throw Down Your Arms were seized, urging Italians to rebel and resist military service.

Seatle Wash Circolo Studi Sociali Seattle Portland Spokane Tacoma H. W. White Germany Italy Victor Emmanuel Society

American War Council Formed by National Defense

Washington November 29 The council of national defense at a special conference on Tuesday announced the formation of the American War council to supervise all war and allied industries with priority authority. Members include Baker Daniels Lane Houston Redfield Wilson McAdoo Hurley Hoover Garfield Sheppard Gifford. The council will sit weekly and has broader powers than the original council of national defense.

Washington Council of National Defense American War Council War Council War Baker the Navy Daniels the Interior Lane Agriculture Houston Commerce Redfield Wilson Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Shipping Board E. N. Hurley H. C. Hoover H. A. Garfield Daniel Shelard War Industries Board Walter S. Gifford

German officers aid Lenine in Petrograd bolshevik move

London reports break in communications between north and south Russia while German staff officers act as military advisers to Nikolai Lenine in Petrograd. Official dispatches reach Odessa via Persia, signaling possible US and Allied actions to place the bolshevik regime on Germany's list.

London Russia Petrograd Odessa Persia Nikolai Lenine Washington Lenine United States Germany

Public hearing on federal shell ed corn and wheat standards

Washington reports a public hearing on federal standards for shelled corn and various wheats set for Chicago on December 4 at 9 30 p m in room A Morrison hotel The event is part of a 17 city series by the U S Department of Agriculture inviting criticisms from grain producers millers merchants inspectors warehousemen farriers and other interested parties Germany Sets Up on Harden Amsterdam reports Maximilian Harden may republish his Die Zukunft and continue lectures after prior ban lifting at Tageblatt approval.

Washington Chicago Germany Harden Amsterdam Maximilian Harden Die Zukunft Tageblatt Herr Harden

Higbee store robbers loot vault and flee with cash

Three Higbee company night watchmen were bound and gagged in the store vault by four gateblowers who escaped with ten thousand dollars in cash and ten thousand dollars in merchandise. Separate items note a Washington exhibition drill at Fort Myer with the president attending and a Cuban army unit to train in the United States for heavy artillery instruction.

Ohio Cleveland Higbee Company Wilsons Washington Wilson Fort Myer Army” Relief Society U.S Havana United States

O Leary Indicted in Espionage Case in New York

Jeremiah A. O'Leary, president of the American Truth society and editor of the Bull publication, barred from the mails, was indicted in New York on a charge of violating the Espionage Act.

O'Leary New York Jeremiah A. O'Leary American Truth Society Bull

Loot at Garfield summer home in West Mentor

Cleveland reports that the summer home of National Fuel Administrator Harry A. Garfield at West Mentor was ransacked a week ago. Police say the intruders were searching for government papers.

Garfield Cleveland National Fuel Harry A. Garfield West Mentor

French and British Troops Reach Battle Front After Long March

Rome Nov 28 Italian official report details failed enemy assaults between the Brenta and Piave. Alpini Monte Rosa battalion annihilates attackers at Tasson and Monte Cusonet areas. Heavy artillery, counterattacks repulse multiple enemy columns. 200+ prisoners taken. Franco-British infantry seen near northern Italy front after eight-day march.

Rome Brenta Piave Tasson Monte Rosa Monte Pertica Tusson Col del Lorso Monte San Lardlo Monte Spinonia Monte Montenera Italy Ines

One System to Run East Railroads for War

Washington reports that all railroads east of Chicago will be pooled into a single system run by a committee of vice presidents. The aim is maximum freight movement with no delays. The program includes fuel allocation from nearest coal mines and developing inland waterways to ease pressure. The committee may urge a practical embargo on luxuries after Christmas and reduce public pleasure travel.

Washington Chicago New York Central Pennsylvania Fhe War Board National Fuel Administration Eastern Railroads

Women win strike and release from DC jail

Twenty two women militants of the National Woman's Party were freed from the District of Columbia jail after hunger strikers pressing White House picketing. Alice Paul and Lucy Burns among those released, motorcade procession to headquarters signaling end of the strike. Gotham Abolishes Gary School Plan. New York, Nov. 29. The Gary system will be abolished in New York's public schools January 1 as Mayor-elect Byan and new officials seek a substitute system.

Washington Woman's Party District of Columbia White House Alice Paul Lucy Burns Gotham New York Bylan

Relief Reaches Roumania and Other 1918 News Items

Relief train arrives at Jassy Roumania on November 18 carrying five cars of hospital supplies and foodstuffs from the United States. Newsprint price fixed at three cents per pound to publishers through April 1 with future FTC settlement. Fort Myer ROTC exercises graduate 900 officers for the army. Havana builds a state capitol palace costing over $2,000,000. One aviator killed in Pensacola during a qualifying flight. Herman Bose of New York named as the filer.

Roumania Petrograd American Red Cross Jassy United States New York Federal Trade Commission Pensacola Fla Naval Airplane Station Here Herman ‘Bose

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