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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
11
Gov. Philipp received a message from Gen. Crowder stating a $50 reward will be paid for delivering a deserter from the National Army. Drafted men who fail to notify local boards of residence face induction and possible arrest for desertion. many cases involve innocent men who changed addresses without informing boards.
Col Poole, 89, U S Army retiree and former Lincoln era White House attendee, died at Madison. He served in two Wisconsin regiments as adjutant and lieutenant colonel, later became captain in the regular army, and was later promoted lieutenant colonel for Civil War service. He aided the surveying party for the Northern Pacific route, served as Indian agent in South Dakota, helped round up Sioux after the Custer massacre, and one son became American vice-consul to Moscow.
Burlington hosts a January visit to promote an annual convention of the Wisconsin Election-Priesi and Urenderssociation. The event serves as a preview for the national meeting in Milwaukee in June. The Burlington Chamber of Commerce outlines preliminaries with a luncheon and plant tour of the Wisconsin Condensed Milk company. The effort aims to mobilize southern Wisconsin farmers to attend.
A recorded meeting titled A high water conference was held by farmers to discuss flood prevention along the river. The gathering aimed to time efforts to prevent spring floods and protect crops and land.
A stable owned by Sol Goldsmith, who has been buying horses for the government, was destroyed by fire. Ten horses were burned in the blaze, highlighting losses tied to government procurement.
A 17 year old girl missing for nine days was found at a friend's home in Superior Sule, Duluth. Police across the north had participated in the search believing she may have been kidnapped.
John Renisek defeated B. V. Morson by 452 to 431 to succeed C. Fred Cai Bayn who resigned. A recount is reportedly planned.
Milwaukee journalist James H. Pitzgibbons dies suddenly at St. Vincent's hospital Green Bay during a planned appearance for the Nonpartisan Political League. A Neenah native aged 58, he led Wisconsin political and agricultural circles, edited the Equity Pilot, and founded The Good Fellow before reshaping it into a semi farm journal.
Governor Philipp reveals a Madison-A bond issue to fund extraordinary state expenses due to war. The plan mirrors Civil War trust-fund borrowing, spreading costs over years to ease taxes. Philipp argues the general fund depletion stems from military outlays and favors bonds to avoid overburdening taxpayers.
Madison congressman John M. Nelson and his son Byron Nelson were arraigned in federal court before Judge Sanborn on charges of conspiring to evade the draft act. They entered not guilty pleas and were released on 32,500 bonds.
More than 190 Wisconsin boys in the thirty second division have earned commissions and await voramissions. They will wear a black cord on the left sleeve until regular insignia arrive. The transition from noncommissioned rank to commissioned officer is lengthy and these men are proud of their advancement. Each commission followed a severe competitive examination. All were commissioned as second lieutenants.
Madison records show a 34 percent drop in vagrants lodged at the police station over the past year since the State Council of Defense intensified vagrancy prosecutions. In La Crosse, 6 year old Joseph Weber fatally shot his 4 year old playmate Stanley McGregor with a .22 rifle found with cartridges. Joseph is the sheriff’s son.
Mary Nordin aged 19 accidentally shot herself while handling a revolver. The wound is feared fatal.
Prof J G D Mack state engineer and State Council of Defense member is appointed by Chairman Magnus Swensor as Wisconsin member of a national explosives committee. The George Banta Paper Company, incorporated for 30009, organized in Woneenah with incorporators George Banta George Banta Jr and R B Thickens.
Joseph G Ruber aged 42 drowned in the Milwaukee river during skating after he and another man broke through ice. The pool was recovered after being in the water about half an hour.
Fred Schiltz Jr is serving a two months sentence in Outagamie County jail after cursing the Liberty bond and making unpatriotic statements about the government.
Madison reports state marketing agent C W Croty says municipal fuel yards may curb coal and wood costs with fair service. Complaints on price and quality of coal prompt investigation while cities push efforts. legislature authorized yards but state officials resist unless consumer protections fail.
Reedsburg resident Walter Powell, acting director of athletics at Camp Sherman Ohio, has been named general director of athletics and recreation in all army cantonments. He will travel to supervise programs, after leading Western Reserve University athletics and building a top football team.
Telegram from Provost Marshal General Crowder urges wide enlistment opportunity before December 15 for both army and navy. Registrants may enlist with a certificate from their local board if not needed to fill deferred quotas. State Council of Defense denied hotel licensing for chefs. Atty Gen Owen comments. Wisconsin students can continue UW studies by mail for graduation credits. Neenah plans an ice boat regatta on Lake Winnebago. Mason William T. Williams of Racine dies at 68. F J Sersenbrenner to join Wisconsin delegation visiting Camp MacArthur, Texas.
The Green Bay council exceeded the national war service goal by 3880 with total 8355 raised. Lodge members had already contributed 2500. Neenah Mrs C Rasmussen completed her twentieth Red Cross sweater and plans twenty more. Two Rivers fire in Schroeder block avoided greater loss, estimated damage about 4000. Kenosha barber strike hits with journeymen seeking 2 dollars more weekly pay.
A major blaze in the Brooklyn barred zone tied up a Morse Dry Dock and Repair yard after an explosion. About 1,860 to 1,900 workers were detained for federal inquiry as eight ships, including the President Grant, faced danger. Investigators, led by United States Marshal Powers and Fire Marshal Brophy, aimed to uncover the blast’s cause.
Semiofficial dispatches from Komesey describe Austro German troops forcing Italian noncombatants to witness massacres, looting, and arson as they advance near Zensen. Italian soldiers report screams from across the Piave, while Bosnian troops are accused of similar atrocities and widespread destruction of homes and cattle.
London reports the British steamship Apapa torpedoed and sunk with 80 passengers and crew killed and about 120 saved. It claims the submarine fired on women and children in open boats. Apapa built Glasgow 1874, 430 feet, 7832 gross tons, owned by African Steamship Co. Master J C Hannay. Norwegian legation notes 18 Norwegian ships totaling 19,002 tons lost in November and 41 Norwegian lives died.
London reports the Lenine government has fallen and a coalition cabinet of advanced socialists has formed, though Bolsheviks remain represented. Other items note British casualties totaling 22,822 in the week, a deadly Bevo plant accident where eight men were killed by a live wire, the Maple Leaf schooner lost at sea, Charles Biebert’s suicide attempt in Kenosha, and Gertrude Smith, author of Arabella and Araminta, dying in Brookline.
American army engineers with the British Army in France escaped German shelling by lying in shell holes and ground before rejoining the fight near Gauzesucourt. They fought valiantly and aided in repelling the enemy as British commanders praised their conduct. Separate German attacks near Masaieres south of Cambrai were repulsed with heavy losses, according to the official report.
Copenhagen reports General Kaledines with 100000 Cossacks has captured Rostov on Don and is moving toward Moscow and Petrograd. Major Kerth the American military attaché is to file a protest to Ambassador Francis, matching Entente embassy actions on arms talks between Russia and Germany.
Mexican outlaws fired on a U S cavalry patrol five miles from India Texas wounding Private Kelso. American troops crossed the river into Mexico and killed 12 bandits including Felipe Homero and Rafael Venastado. Shacks burned after occupants driven out.
London reports indicate Haig’s lines held after German attempts near La Vacquerie. British gains were narrow but costly, with massed artillery and ground exchanges. Berlin confirms Baden troops seized La Vacquerte and took prisoners as Meuse fighting continued. American engineers fought with British near Cambrai, suffering losses but earning credit for joining the action.
Mineola N Y Dec 4 Twelve jurors find Blanca Ernsuriz De Saulles not guilty of murder in the death of her husband John Longer De Saulles who was shot at Westbury on August 31. The defendant smiled and thanked the jury then left court. Her lawyer states she is now legal custodian of their five year old son John Longer De Saulles Jr.
Washington reports that no man will be exempt from the draft due to dependents. Provost Marshal General Crowder stated the government requires sacrifice from all. the selective service exempts no one for dependency, and reclassification aims to defer those with dependents until others without dependents are raised. Campaigns in New York raise funds for Jewish relief and welfare boards. Norwegian ships suffer more losses, with about 300 sunk to date. A wealthy New Yorker, Edward Ellsworth, dies from a fall at the Charles building. Barry Seibold joins the National Army, replacing Donnie Mack. The Allies seek more meat for armies, prompting Britain to requisition refrigerated space for frozen meat. Baron Lowen departs Buenos Aires, linked to Count von Luxburg’s communications.
Dr Glen Levin Swiggett, formerly at the University of Tennessee and recently assistant secretary general of the second Pan American scientific congress, is named specialist in commercial education in the bureau of education. The bureau will study local state and national business training opportunities, advise on courses of study, and aid in aligning training with business needs.
Washington reports America’s Rainbow division and National Guard units have arrived in France. Troops from every state, including Chicago based units, are now training or recently arrived. The billeted guards are praised as excellent soldiers amid the front lines and censor indicates identity of units cannot be disclosed.
Attorney General Gregory proposed adding women over fourteen to the alien enemy act. Officials, with President Wilson, foresee war on Austria swelling alien enemies to about 1.8 million. Some groups may be exempt due to hostility to Austria, as many work in coal iron and steel industries.
Military situation in Chihuahua states shifts as Gen Francisco Murguia and his main column arrive at Coahuila with the famed death held troop. Villa followers acknowledge their toughest fighting command and Juarez experiences renewed nighttime defections as Murguin prepares to strike Villa. New Quebec Bridge opened to traffic as freight train crosses. U S official James J Brady withdraws resignation as internal revenue collector for eastern Michigan. Chicago Packers protest Hoover restrictions. Robert McKay, ex American League secretary, dies. British November casualties tally 120,078. William Eaton Chandler, former secretary of the navy, dies.
A quirky line ponders love as a mental ailment that inflates the heart while draining finances, suggesting romance can strain both feelings and finances in a humorous way.
A fragmented text note mentions a signature on a box and unclear details about a troubled delivery. The passage hints at anger over a person named Sam and an unnamed brand, with repetitions that obscure concrete facts.
A clipped, ad filled column extols Peterson's Ointment for piles eczema and rashes with testimonials. It also repeats a wartime joke exchange about a price tag and other brief anecdotes from soldiers abroad and in the U S. The tone mimics a varied old newspaper page with ads and light quips.
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