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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1920

Page

4

Demand Noske and Hiene Go Watch Kaiser

London March 1 report says General von Laetwitz left Bertin via airphone as a general strike continues. Socialist leaders demand Noske and Heine resign to appease von Ludtwitz faction and push new labor laws via the National Assembly. Some say Noske has left the ministry. others seek government changes amid split socialist views.

Associated Press London von Laettwitz Bertin Socialist Party Gustav Noske Heine General von Ludtwitz National Assembly Noske Berlin Uie Independen Ebert

Portage County Woman Among Wreck Victims

A Portage County woman Mrs. George Keougi of Almond was among 36 injured when North Western Mo. 116 derailed two and a half miles south of Oshkosh on Monday afternoon. Six coaches derailed but injuries were not serious. Wautoma man H. J. Rowe survived a ditching, aided others as water flooded the car. Rail officials cited a culvert jam as the derailment cause. Track repairs and railway diversions followed, with service restored by Tuesday noon.

George Keougi Almond Portage County North Western Road Gshkosh Tee Wautoma Hunt H. J. Rowe Rowe North Western Seo Yuesiay

Election Notice for Brace Wisconsin Registration Day

Registration day is the second onesday before election March 23 1920 Inspectors of election are to be present at their polling places Registration hours 9 am to 8 pm City Clerk G Gilkey notes dates and locations at the Library building and West Side Fire Station BOOST PROJECT Brace Wis boatmen subscribe $1 000 toward Rusk County Tand Clearing Project within one hour of the supper fundraiser.

West Sie Brace Wis Monehly Rusk County

Lent Lenten Sermon Draws Big Crowd at Moravian Church

Rev F G Olson preached on Pilate's weak attempt to release Jesus as Luke 24 16 and Isaiah 43 1 3 at the First Moravian church to a crowded service where standing room was scarce The sermon warned against yielding to public opinion and stressed the power of a frank confession of truth Rev Meilicke also spoke on Jesus on the Cross as the choir led singing

F. G. Olson First Moravian Church Olson Isaiah Rev. Olson Jesus Tilate Pilate God Caesar Christ Meilicke First Moravian Church

Sword swallower eats knife in Milwaukee tale

Minnie P Getts, a Milwaukee Emergency Hospital nurse, recounts in a letter to Judge Getts how a sword swallower swallowed a silver table knife at a Greek carnival and nearly died. The knife, eight and a half inches long, was removed after an hour with the knee chest method and forceps, leaving the man uninjured.

Milwaukee W. H. Getts Minnie P. Getts Miss Getts Mihwaukee Wes

Five Legged Calf Born on Manasha Farm in Wisconsin

A farmer, Joseph Birling, on Manilowoy road in Menasha Wisconsin, reported the birth of a five legged calf weighing 101 pounds on his farm. The unusual animal drew attention from neighbors and local livestock men. No further details on health or fate are provided.

Menasha Wia Joseph Birling Manilowoy Road

Snowstorm Dumps Nearly Seven Inches Across City

Snow began about seven thirty Thursday evening and subsided by morning, covering city and county in a wet blanket nearly seven inches thick. Temperatures ranged from 22 to 43 above, with strong northeast winds and cloudy skies. Officials expect colder weather tonight with winds and clearing conditions. River rose about a foot.

Nixon

Police to train on pulmotor use in Grand Rapids

City Health Officer Dr. A L Ridgman will teach pulmotor use and first aid to Grand Rapids police, with the device kept at city hall for quick access. Representatives from local factories will attend to learn procedures and benefits, as the police assume immediate responsibility at accidents until professional care arrives.

Grand Rapids A. L. Ridgman Payne

Delay in Legion Publication Explained at State Office

Inquiries to State Adjutant R. M. Gibson explain why Legion Magazine has not reached sabers. The delay follows a move of headquarters from New York to Indianapolis after printers and compositors. The March 1 publication did not occur, delaying several issues. subscribers will still receive fifty issues. The Legion Magazine accompanies membership, and Charles Magerstrom Post members will likely start receiving it again this month.

R. M. Gibson Cout New York Indianapolis Gibsort Ivgion Legion Charles Magerstrom Magazing

Local BOWLERS Headed to Kenosha for Elks Tourney

More than twenty Grand Rapids lodge bowlers depart from St Paul station for Kenosha to compete in Wisconsin Elks Bowling Tournament. They will join Frank Schroeder and Ray Lovejoy in Milwaukee and continue to Kenosha. The group expects strong scores at the new Kenosha alleys and notes the city’s Elks Club House with pools and athletic rooms.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Ledge No St. Paul Kenosha Wisconsin Grand Rapids Lodge C. A. Normington A. R.jackson N. Mortenson Joe Bissig Jas Hamilton Fred (. Ragan Wm. F. Gleve O. R. Roenius Oscar Uehling M.F. Johnson M. J. Depress A. Thompson J. E. Alexander W. H. Drath Walter L. Wood Lab Elks Club Elks Manitowoc Leate

Vocational Guidance Movement Aids Grand Rapids Youths

The Vocational Council for the Boy Scouts in Grand Rapids forms a joint committee of Rotary Club and Toy Scout Council to provide information for intelligent career choice. M. H. Jackson, E. G. Doudna, T. W. Brazman, Guy Q. Babcock, A. C. Betard and James F. Knapp lead efforts with books, displays, speakers from trades to guide high school students.

Grand Rapids Rotary Club Toy’ Scout Council M. H. Jackson E. G. Doudna T. W. Brazman Guy Q. Babcock A. C. Betard James F. Knapp Iuvcal Therm Orlvier

Jury to Resume Probe in LaCrosse After Adjournment

United States grand jury in LaCrosse Wisconsin will reconvene Tuesday to resume its investigation into high cost living. Consumers retailers jobbers and manufacturers are summoned to testify as the panel continues inquiries into meats shoes sugar and clothing and concentrates this week on profit margins and requirements.

LaCrosse Wis United States Grand Jury Cout N

Last Day For Tax Collection In Grand Rapids

Saturday marks the final day for taxes to be collected by City Treasurer Louis Schall. After this, the books go to the County Treasurer for collection at an additional 5 percent charge. Schall notes the amount to be turned over will be among the smallest in years as most taxpayers have settled promptly.

Louis Schall Grand Rapids Schall

Brice Swindle Suspect Sought in Vermont Town

Police seek Geo W Brice for swindling farmers and small town dealers in central Vermont during October and December in nearby Bellows Falls. A government circular describes him as Batten alias Jones, a laboring con artist with a bank account setup and mail fraud links. He is wanted in multiple states including North Dakota Colorado California Washington and Vermont.

Geo. W. Brice Bellow “Falls Vermont Brice Bellow Falls Boston Mass Payne Joseph R. Batten Henry W. Jones Marper & Co JH Johnson & Co Maurice North Dakota Colorado California Washington Here

Potatoes Set Record Prices in Stevens Point Market

Potatoes fetched record high at the Stevens Point public square with dealers paying from 5 to 5.20 per hundred pounds, about 3 or more a bushel. Despite the surge, few spuds reached market due to poor roads hindering travel. A Polonia-area farmer tipped three times en route to town with a partial load. A leading dealer said current prices exceed any prior high in the city and county.

Portage County Stevens Point Journal Polonia Deater

I W W Card Found On Street In St Paul

An I W W membership card belonging to laborer Leo Cooper was found near St Paul station and turned to Chief Payne. The card shows paid membership through January 26 in good standing. Police suspect Cooper was passing through and lost the certificate.

Leo Cooper St Paul R. 5. Payne

Stolen Cow Returned After Three Days at Marshfield

A cow stolen from the Springhorn barn was recovered three days later, reportedly due to a frightened thief. Tracks in snow led from the scene toward the main street before disappearing. Owner Albert Pautgon offered a reward for the thief’s detection.

Marshfield The Herald Springhorn Main Street Albert Pautgon

Weather Forecast Wraps Cold Night and Warmer Saturday

Readable forecast notes generally fair tonight with a colder patch. Saturday will see a slight warmth return with partly sunny skies and cooler weekend temperatures expected.

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Noske and Hiene Kaiser Noske and Heine LABOR Kaiser Amerongen Holland William Bentinck Castle Almond Lady G. Gilkey City Health Oficer BOY Scouts Wil Commission N Merchan Batten ST. Point Chief Payne LOW. W Cooper Fife Wes Wind Bossy
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