17 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
1
A chaotic muddle follows a mail order dress dispute intertwined with a theft accusation and a contentious divorce battle. The story blends fragmented dialogue and erratic events, naming no clear resolution as accusations and alimony disputes unfold amid unclear locations and dates.
Fragmentary text shows editors discussing delays errors and deletions in the daily issue with references to editor procedures reader notices and a death notice. It hints at electrical printer issues and the need to publish corrections and updates amid staff changes.
Frank Childs and the firm Childs and South presented revised high school plans to the common council and boards in the city hall. Members reviewed them with minor alterations noted. Next steps include floating an 850000 bond issue advertisement for bids and contract awards, with work slated for favorable weather.
The November December issue of See America First magazine appears with improved typography and abundant full page advertisements. It highlights Yellowstone Park and Lake Michigan scenery, a Fort Snelling sketch, and notices of Milwaukee Superior and Denver offerings while noting growing circulation and demand for more copies.
Madison attorney Harry J. Butler was appointed as regent of the University of Wisconsin to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. Charles A. Vilas. Butler’s term expires in February 1925.
AP reports 26 barrels of whiskey valued at 80000 stolen from a basement on Wath Street tied to the Badger Non-Haverage Co owned by Jack McBrida and Ted Tol. Burglars blew a cement vault with dynamite and hauled the loot away by truck.
At a convention in the capitol chamber educators debated rural school conditions calling them intolerable. Speakers urged higher wages to attract teachers citing North and South Mikota’s approach, while others defended country life and morals amid age and attendance disparities for rural students.
Plans for a long running bowling tournament from Christmas Day through January 8 run by the Sheboygan Bowling Association. Entries cost 1 dollar per event with prizes funded by entry money. Interested entrants should apply at Wrnst Hallwach, phone 1057 Green, by December 23 at noon. A schedule will be published December 24.
A nostalgic march through Christmas Eve customs from the Yule log ceremony to its origins with Norse Saturnalia and later blends with Roman and Druid traditions. It describes lighting the log, keeping the embers for next year, and accompanying rituals including songs, warmth, feasting, and tales as midnight bells approach.
The German Children's Relief Fund shows strong donations from individuals including J Wykhuis and Rev Win De Groot, with total reported contributions rising toward a final tally. Local groups and churches in Sheboygan area and surrounding towns contribute amounts ranging from 5 to 650 dollars as part of a nationwide appeal to aid starving children in Germany.
In Berlin the Reichstag main committees discussed whether President Ebert should have his expense allowance raised from 106000 marks with a vote expected Saturday. A clerical party deputy argued that despite Eberts simplicity and economy his present pay is inadequate given living costs and obligations. A New Jersey bill aims to allow women to serve as jurors in all courts.
United Press reports generally pleasant fall weather with little temperature change through tonight and into Saturday.
Prohibition Commissioner Kramer told the House Ways and Means committee that liquor stored under government supervision would last only two or three years if withdrawal rates continue. He said limiting withdrawals to proper use could stretch supply to fifteen or twenty years and urged greater cooperation with state and local authorities for enforcement.
Retailers in the city have agreed to keep stores open in the evenings next week through Thursday to aid shoppers who cannot visit during the day. Christmas buying is unusually heavy with crowded stores as belated customers seek gifts for the coming holiday.
London reports say Lords and government members met overnight to seek a compromise on the Irish home rule bill. Observers warn the concurrent deadlock between houses could doom the measure or force its passage as 1914 rules loom. The situation is watched with curiosity and anxiety.
Berlin's Christmas trade shows huge toy stock unsold as shoppers crowd stores yet few buy. Managers note only the rich can afford wares this year with a rocking horse priced at 600 marks and toys ranging from 60 pfennigs to 10,000 marks while customers save for food and clothing.
Work to rebuild the Jahncke dry dock and shipbuilding plant in New Orleans started today after a destructive blaze. Total losses, including damage to three ships, are expected not to exceed 2000 dollars. One man sustained severe injuries during the fire.
In Independence Kansas about 150 American Legion members patrolled streets and guarded the county jail to avert a second race riot. Two people were killed and three wounded in the night’s violence. The mayor canceled a call for troops and Sheriff A Ball said he would not move the accused black man.
Geo P Hambrecht chairman of the Industrial Commission urged Wisconsin to form a voluntary industrial conference committee with representatives from both employers and employees. He argued such a body would ease readjustment, prevent strikes, and foster constructive progress without public officials selecting participants.
Washington report states President-elect will use Henry P Fairbanks house at 2340 S Street NW as permanent residence after retirement. R W Bolling, the president’s brother in law, says possession to pass February 15 or earlier. price not disclosed but estimated around 150000. House is a four year old colonial brick limestone structure on elevated grounds.
Representative Treadway of Massachusetts introduces a bill to tax bank deposits at four one hundredths of a percent. He estimates the measure would raise about $1 billion in annual revenue for the federal government.
Albania was elected a member of the League of Nations by the League Assembly in Geneva. In France, fashion shows feature gold bracelets studded with jewels. the note also mentions dogs with forelegs adorned.
Charles Kuehl 33 a longtime county resident died of pneumonia yesterday at St Nicholas Hospital. Born October 19 1861 in Shebosgan Falls he worked as night watchman for the Milwaukee Northern Railway. Survived by his mother and five sons. wife predeceased him. Funeral Monday at 2 from Handledt Co. burial in Widwood Cemetery.
The Minnesota Supreme Court refuses to review its earlier finding upholding Governor Burnquist’s removal of Hennepin County Attorney William Nash after hearings about a whiskey smuggling plot from Winnipeg to Minneapolis. Fred F. Mason appealed to overturn the action, but the court declined.
A strong tremor struck Peking at about 8 20 last night shaking buildings and causing excitement in hotels and clubs. No injuries reported. Local officials said aftershocks were possible and residents remained alert through the night.
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