27 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1920
Page
1
An apparent fire at a building caused damage and raised links to an arson ring. The report mentions charges and a suspect named Jed, with a damaged, unclear sequence of events and a stated loss of about 150 000 dollars. The narrative remains incomplete due to OCR errors.
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Werjatmin Heilman 28 well known in the city died Sunday morning at 45 o clock after a three year illness. He was son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Heilman and is survived by his parents and two sisters Mrs William Nael of this city. Funeral from the late home Tuesday at 1 PM with Rev Krause of Immanuel Lutheran Church officiating. Interment in Lutheran cemetery.
Fire started by an overheated chimney destroyed the Port Edwards chapel on Christmas Eve. Estimated loss runs from 4000 to 5000 dollars. The congregation was in worship when the blaze was found. No injuries reported.
Henry Stoell of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the middleweight wrestling champion, defeated Martin Zoll of Green Bay in a fast Christmas match, winning two of three falls before a modest crowd.
Funeral services for Henry C. Grashorn were held today at the residence of Mrs. Smith in Milwaukee and at Stevens Point under Odd Fellows auspices. Interment was in Morest cemetery. Born September 18, 1859 in Sheboygan, he worked on a railroad, in Michigan pineries, and on Great Lakes construction before leading a wood business and farms. He married Miles A. Merriot in 1887 and they adopted a daughter, Linda Akey. He served as Junction City supervisor and was a prominent local figure in industry and agriculture.
Music lovers eagerly anticipate a big concert Tuesday evening at 8 o clock in the Congregational church by the Sheborgan Music Club. The program features the 98th Psalm sung by twenty members of the Music club with Clare Thoms on organ and Miss Alnesirde Wilson at the piano. Miss Gertrude GH Reiss will play Télehestroud by Kreisler on the pipe organ, a challenging and beautiful piece. Mrs Winnifred Webb Hilla and Miss Marjorie Odenbrett will contribute organ and violin solos respectively, among other interesting numbers, with a cordial invitation to the public.
Baron Major Des Planches, 69, former Italian ambassador to the United States, died. Appointed ambassador to the U.S. in 1901, served until June 1910 before transfer to Constantinople. For years he was dean of the diplomatic corps in Washington and later named Mali an general commissioner to England in January 1916 and served on the interallied council in London during the war.
The piece reflects on Christmas as more than gifts, urging Christian duty and unity. It notes churches across the city held services, with powerful appeals to the heart and inspiring music, emphasizing guiding principles for the year ahead.
Paris reports say sixty killed and many wounded around Fiume as Gen. Caviglia’s Italian regulars tighten the siege. Gabrielle DAnnunzio’s legionnaires near the city threaten a fight, with reports of defections and strategic shifts as the Marsala and battleships move to pressure garrisons.
Rev. L. D. Benner secretary and treasurer of the Franklin Mission House resigns to join the First Reformed church in Detroit. Illness prompted the move and his duties are to be handled from Detroit until May 1921. The article also notes visits from relatives and holiday travels among local families.
Frank Geele Hardware announces Christmas gifts for employees a life insurance policy valued at $1,600 each through Life Insurance Co of Hartford. Cards accompany the gift bearing holiday wishes and policy details printed by local agent Hugh Martin for Aerialite Insurance Co.
United Press report describes early morning violence in Limerick Brass district where police and soldiers sealed a Sinn Fein dance hall. Four men died and 130 Sinn Fein members were captured or wounded as troops moved in. officers recovered weapons and documents amid the chaos.
Ernest Stalden Blauser was shot at the Oak Grove Cheese factory near Dallington Wisconsin after a quarrel over a card game during Christmas festivities and home brew. Blauser was arrested and to have preliminary hearing in Dallington as he contends self defense.
Captain Shambeau, keeper of the Sheboygan station, received notice that the station will close at midnight December 1. Only he and two men will be kept on duty through spring reopening, while other crew members are transferred to year round stations.
Crowds opposed to Capt. Gabriele D Annunzio faced royal mounted guards who dispersed the protests. D Annunzio’s cry down with the Rapallo treaty was heard amid nationalist meeting support for his terms on Fiume. Deputy Federsoni spoke in favor of the pro-soldier stance and was applauded. Mrs R J Katlspel of Montana visited Ms Jilmnor Geussen shaluer on N Seventh Street.
Police rounded up William Leubow after a rapid trail from Racine and Milwaukee. He confessed to the Rudnick jewelry store burglary and implicated no reliable partner, with all stolen rings recovered and the thief jailed awaiting processing.
Mrs Anna Poethig a longtime Milwaukee resident died at 7 20 PM at the home of her daughter Mrs Fred Doernig in Milwaukee She had lived with her daughter since leaving Sheboygan last May Born in Germany June 26 1846 sheImmigrated to the US as a girl Survived by daughter Mrs Fred Poethig Milwaukee son Fred Poethig three brothers and a sister Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the son’s home with Horst Meier officiating Burial will be in Wildwood cemetery
Theodore Sternberg, age 34, husband of Elsje Zelle, former Miss Zelle, died at his home in Wausau. He leaves widow and four children, two daughters Bernice and Jeanette, and two sons Howard and Robert, plus relatives and a friend circle in Wausau. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Zelle residence in Wausau with family attendance.
In Copenhagen and Warsaw reports, the Russo Polish peace talks at Higa are definitively broken off. Adolph Jaffe, head of the Soviet delegation, declares Russia’s financial strain makes further talks unnecessary with the Poles.
Admiral John Eccleston Craven retired U N and former Annapolis resident died suddenly at age 92. The longtime naval officer served in multiple commands and was widely associated with the Annapolis community. Funeral arrangements are pending.
The Firet Farmers' Bank of Minott was closed today due to depleted reserves. Officials cite cash shortages and regulatory action as the cause.
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