Former German government dissolves as Von Kapp seizes power
Berlin reports say a proclamation declares the former government ceased to exist and Von Kapp now leads the state with General von Luettwitz as commander in chief. Paris dispatches confirm the Republic’s government collapsed and Socialist groups call a general strike amid Berlin turmoil. Ebert’s government sets up in Dresden as allied circles foresee aloof stance on the German crisis.
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Paris
Berlin
von Kapp
von Luettwitz
Y Pensa
National Assembly
Tat Sa Pevernaa
Socialists Party
Dignatch
Wilhelmstrasse
Baltic
Duderitz
Ebert
Artists in Russia Increase Rapidly Boon to Painters
London report notes a Bolshevik policy paying liberal sums for approved works. A seven member council oversees art, four are futurist exponents. Exact payments set at 7,060 rubles per painting, regardless of effort, spurring a surge in artists.
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London
Bolshevist
Russia
Consolidated Band Suits in Michigan
Thirty uniforms for the Consolidated band were shipped from Greenville Illinois on February 26 and sent to Grand Rapids Michigan by error. The band members had no notification and the uniforms remain missing after two weeks of delay. They urge patience as they hope to wear the outfits for the Fourth of July appearance.
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Greenville
Til
Grand Rapide
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Consolidated
Teachers Granted About Twenty Five Percent Pay Rise
The Marshfield Board of Education offers a broad salary increase for fifty six teachers for 1920-21. The minimum in grades rises to 900 for first year teachers 950 for second year and 1000 for veterans while principals gain 80 to 100 more per month.
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Sand ‘Texta Committee
Board of Education
Marshfield
Scalicucci Brothers Produce Illicit Italian Red Wine
Three Scalicucci brothers John Peter and Steven residents of Tron River Michigan allegedly turned a carload of grapes into Italian red wine. The wine was placed in nine barrels at their home and seized by federal prohibition agent Lea J Grove. The seizure and subsequent recapture by McDonough and aides spurred federal authorities to invade Michigan from Chicago. The case centers on the transfer of wine from residence to a store.
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Scalinucci Brothers
John
Peter
Steven
Lea J. Grove
Tron River
Mich
McDonough
Michigan
Chicago
Whitrocks Beat J. H. Bodette’s Trim Colts at Elks Alleys
The Whitrocks bowling team defeated Johnson and Hill Bodette’s Trim Colts 2420 to 2189 on the Elks alleys. Whitrock rolled solid averages though no bowler surpassed 200 across three games. Scores listed follow.
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Whitrocks
Bodette
Trim Colts
Whitrock
Johnson & Hill
Elks Alleys
Growell
Weinbauer Ae
Hein
White
Vest Coenee
Johnson & ‘Hl Coffey
Gered
Krock
JBL
Minta
Dai
Johnson - Bassett
Pile
Colts
Hamilton
Marling
Mepubaver
Thompson Om
Ate Seve
Bronson
Perrodin
Will Locate Tourist Park In City This Summer
A committee led by Guy Nash under Chamber of Commerce chairmanship will seek to establish a tourist camping site in the city for visitors this summer. The group calls for light, water, firewood and basic conveniences, with some cities adding showers and lodging for travelers. The effort follows a Wisconsin Good Roads push for camping grounds to ease hotel crowding as travelers prefer outdoor stays. The local panel will report at the next chamber meeting.
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A. Normington
Chamber of Commerce
Guy Nash
A. B. Sutor
J. Wood
Wisconsin Good Roads Association
Municipal Ownership Special Election On City Light and Street Rail
Wanpaca voters will decide January 6 in a special election tied to city officer races. The ballot asks if the city should assume ownership of the electric plant and street railway line, following the electric company’s plan to discontinue service to the Wisconsin Veteran Home due to nonpayment.
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Wanpaca
Wisconsin Vesvana
Swedish Church Plans Building Parsonage
The Swedish Lutheran congregation has completed plans to erect a new parsonage for their minister on the lot at McKinley Street and Fourth Avenue this summer. They expect plans to be finalized soon and construction to begin when ground permits. the parsonage will be built at the rear of the lot with the church, and both buildings are expected to be completed during the coming summer if plans proceed.
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Swedish Lutheran Church
McKinley Street
Fourth Avenue
Marshfield Times Sold to Glen Kraus Ex-Service Man
Glen V Kraus acquires The Marshfield Times from Williams and Berg Bros The sale sets April 1 possession date Kraus a Wisconsin University journalism graduate Marine Corps veteran joins Marshfield paper Berg brothers Leo and Mike Berg adjust roles as editor and foreman respectively The Marshfield News welcomes the new owner to the local newspaper fraternity
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Marshfield Times
Glen Kraus
Democratic
Williams
P. A and RR Williams
Glen V. Kraus
P. J. Kraus
Berg Bros
Times
Marshfield News
Wisconsin University
Chicago
Marine Corps
Leo Berg
Mike
News
Kraus
Marshfield
Lost Good Picture Shipped to Michigan
The Grand Rapids Palace Theatre missed the film Good Night Paul featuring Norma Talmadge after it was accidentally sent to Michigan. Management and the company incurred expenses locating and rerouting the film, which was shipped February 26 for February 27 showings and remains at a Michigan warehouse awaiting return.
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Michigan
Grand Rapids
Paul
Norma Talmadge
Palate Theatre
Gruwell
The
Palace
Palace Theatre
Start Foundation for Sulphite Mill Excavation
Excavation work for the foundation of the new sulphite mill began in the morning with a large crew, marking the first concrete step in construction after weeks of preceding activities. Tests on a new silent airplane engine indicate reduced in-air danger. Lost articles are found, employment secured, and real estate sold through Tribune Want Ads.
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Tribune
Feel Indifferent to Ward German Power
Cologne March 18 The new government in Berlin is not aimed at monarchists or reactionaries it pledges in a Cologne Gazette dispatch Prepare for Future Washington officials consider possible effects on Versailles terms if Royalists gain control. German forces total Reichwehr under 800000 Home Guard about 500000 Reichwehr to 100000 by July 10 under treaty. 20 brigades spread across Germany near Berlin and eastern front. Navy said practically non existent.
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Cologne
Mar
Berlin
Germany
Washington
Marshall Foch
Reichwehr
Home Guard
Tts
Game Warden Will Remain In Office Despite Rumor
A Madison report claiming Game Warden Will Cole of Vesper would resign April 1 is denied by Grand Rapids officials. Conservation Commissioner Keeps District, stating Cole will stay, with wage increases noted for state wardens. Local game clubs praised Cole for convictions against violators and pledged support as summer patrols resume.
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Madison
Will Cole
Vesper
State Game Conservation Commiss
Grand Rapide Fish & Game Protective Association
Hugh W. Goggins
Cole
Milwaukee
Wood County
Grand Rapids Club
Jwardens
Antigo
Her
Iaw
Ile Fas
Lodge Amendment to Substitute on Senate Controversies
Washington March 13 Senator Lodge of Massachusetts introduced an amendment to substitute article 10 reservation to reunite Republican Senate forces. The change, urged by Benatar Borah, Idaho, would insert words covering controversies related to speculative intrigues or political independence in deserting the international controversy in which the United States would not interfere.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Benatar Borah
Idaho
United States
Court Cases Continued in Rock County Circuit Court
Judge Byron B. Park adjourned the Circuit Court to Monday morning. Next jury trial is J. W. Cherney versus J. F. Malick over a former partnership dispute. Several cases postponed until the next term include State v. Delbert Peterson and others. listed defendants await new dates. Also noted are sites of fact for the court.
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Circuit Court
Byron B. Park
J. W. Cherney
J. F. Malick
Cherney
Delbert -Peterson
Walter. Madre
Frank Shepard
E Fagan
Fred Rauls
Frank X. Pomumaville
Chiles Dempte
Sam Blank
George H. Welton
Arthur Carlaixi
Frank Seehafer
Minzie Gleason
Town of Rock
F. M. Hetzel
L. E. Colvin
OFT
Altenberg
Wood County
L J. Ue
Owen Moore Again Returns To Screen At Palace Sunday
Ex husband of Mary Pickford, Owen Moore, stars in the film adaptation of P. G. Woodhouse’s Piccadilly, showing at The Palace Sunday. The London tale follows James Braithwaite Cracker’s adventures as he travels to America and reconnects with his father as a butler. Mary Pickford and Moore were recently divorced, adding public interest to Moore’s first major screen role in years.
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Mary Pick
Ford
Pallade
Piccadilly
Grand
Saturday Evening Post
James Braithwaite Cracker
America
George Bunny
Jink
Jim
Mary Pickford
Owen Moore
Owen
Plan to Bring Back Bodies From France
Washington reports plans to return 80 000 American dead from France while between 20 000 and 25 000 will be interred overseas. Secretary Baker informed Senate Military Committee Chairman Wadsworth in a response estimating the cost of repatriating the dead and concentrating bodies remaining in cemeteries.
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Washington
Ead
France
United States
Ermal
Baker
Wadsworth
Senate Military Committee
Senate
Navy subs approve 372000000 for 1916 ship program
The House Naval Subcommittee disapproved three construction programs and endorsed a 372 million dollar appropriation to continue the unfinished 1916 ship program. The decision aims at economy while funding only the essential ship construction for the next fiscal year.
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Washington
Daniels
House Naval Subcommittee
Weather outlook notes possible sunny weekend
Forecast indicates mild temperatures with a high around mid seventies and a gentle breeze. The outlook suggests sunny skies on Saturday and Sunday, with cooler nights and chances of isolated showers unlikely.
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Imperial
Kapp
Baron
von Luettwyitz
Overdingrat Bank
Dr. Trant
Wolgang Kapp
Consolidated Band Suits
Scalicucci Brothers
C. A. Normington
West Side
Start Foundation
Lodge
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