Frog Sil Dy Fad 1 Pete In New York
Fragmentary notes describe an event dated around 1800 involving a frog and a man named Pete in New York. The text references an act or incident tied to early 19th century actions and location markers.
22 Dec 1920
Page 1
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe an event dated around 1800 involving a frog and a man named Pete in New York. The text references an act or incident tied to early 19th century actions and location markers.
The Pooler case drew vast crowds to the Sheboygan court house as lawyers clashed on extradition and legal points. Judge Graass signaled a potential trial date of January 7 with testimony about treaties, warrants, and the role of court commissioners.
The Char. A. Honold Co and its workers boost the German Children's Relief Fund with a generous subscription plus $25 from Horace Mann School teachers and students. Contributions from Eastern Wisconsin Electric Co trainmen are also noted as part of the drive.
City clerks increased to expedite tax rolls with nine staffers working to finish by year end and hand the lists to City Treasurer Fred Telgener. Overtime is required as City Comptroller Join Kummer and assistants push to complete by next week, making collections possible starting Monday January 3 according to latest reports.
Washington reports a Senate inquiry into coal profiteering features testimony by George H. Cushing of the American Wholesale Coal Association. He alleged government officials made substantial profits in a coal pool, and that Attorney General Palmer backed a dealer-led investigation despite concerns from the Justice Department.
Washington report says after a brief tax revision hearing the House continues its recess to January 6. Leaders plan to shift focus to general tariff revision and draft new tax lists based on information collected so far.
Edward Hammett of the Northern Furniture Co. writes to C Z Shirmeister of the Sheboygan Building Trades Council, arguing public funds should not finance housing. He cites 39 unsold homes and 25 sold at a 30 percent loss, saying the plan offers no citywide benefit.
The Kansas Industrial Relations Court holds essential industries must maintain payrolls during slowdowns. Judge W L Huggins says a mill should keep skilled workers employed to serve the public and stay ready to operate fully when conditions improve. He uses a hypothetical flour mill with 60 employees to illustrate the obligation.
President Wilson plans to accompany President Elect Harding from the White House to the Capitol on March 4 and back for lunch. They will ride via Pennsylvania Avenue and Harding will take the oath and deliver the inaugural address. Afterward Wilson will host luncheon, then return to his home to begin private life.
Prime Minister David Lloyd George presided over a British Commons session on the League of Nations assembly in Geneva. He argued real progress requires all nations in the league and called for the United States to join. He linked disarmament to universal league membership and warned war might have been avoidable with broader participation.
The court of pardons adopted a resolution to grant pardons or paroles before minimum sentence expiry for murder robbery burglary and fire offenses. Exceptions would be made only in unusual cases with favorable recommendations considered.
Four men are reported dead after an explosion in the No 2 packing mill of the Dupont Powder Co located at Massie seven miles from Scranton. The incident occurred today and authorities confirm the fatalities.
Macon Georgia witnesses and physicians offered conflicting testimony in the murder case against four defendants led by Mrs Tanline Elmer Stepard and her son Erieet flop son. Judge Henry A Matthews dismissed the case against Mrs Elmer Mrs Cutts and Mrs Mlenry citing the lack of a consistent account of Shapard death.
United Press report states Clara Smith Hamon faces murder charges in the death of Jaks J. Hamon empire builder of Oklahoma home. She was to surrender to Sheriff Buck Garrett near the International boundary by El Paso Texas. James F. Mathers of Coakley Mathers returns to defend her. County Prosecutor Russell Brown agrees to release the fugitive on bonds not exceeding $19 009 to $15 009.
United Press reports Eddie Rickenbacher a famed American ace and his marriage to Franca Dannen, a Jacksonville social figure, followed by the disappearance of an unidentified man. The bride’s dowry is estimated at over 2,600.
The weather outlook calls for likely snow tonight and Thursday with a cold wave. Temperatures near zero in the west and from zero to ten above in the east. colder Thursday in the east and south. Fresh northwest winds expected. Shippers forecast shows varying temperatures across regions from the north and west to the south and east.
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