16 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
Sheboygan Press
Location
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1919
Page
1
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Local Common Council proceedings list multiple license actions for Sheboygan city. Indemnity Co. bond, parties named include Ronk and Herziger, with addresses in New York and Wisconsin. The text references quantities of liquor and approval processes for licenses to be issued in the city.
A United Press dispatch reports the Paris peace terms differ notably from the May 7 outline. Key changes include Allied control of German reparations, admission to the League of Nations with a future date, plebiscite for Upper Silesia, and shifts in Rhine district administration toward civilian rule. France, Britain, and the United States reportedly outline a fifteen year occupation with limited American troops.
The twenty fourth annual conven tion of the Grand Temple of the Pythian Sisters opens today with attendees arriving from across Badgerog h. Mrs Hutchinson of Wisconsin will attend and the event features a reception, military drill, and a program including solo and reading acts. The grand chief Mrs Louis Meyer will preside and entertain the supreme chief Mrs Hutchinson during her Wisconsin visit. An automobile ride to Kohler is planned for Tuesday.
Frank Safe, 36, was found dead at his Rome street home on North Water Street from heart failure. He had lingered for a year but worked at the United Phonograph operation plant and kept up his duties until Saturday. Funeral is planned Wednesday morning from the home with services at St. Michael and Methodius church. Burial will be in North Side Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his widow and two children. Mr. Safe was born in Austria.
In Galway Ireland June 18 the pilots Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant A Wr Brown prep for London after their direct flight from Newfoundland to Ireland. The Vickers biplane they used covered 1930 miles in 16 hours 12 minutes amid fog and sleet and now rests near Galway awaiting further hero’s welcome in England.
The Naval Sill passed in Congress today after minor edits. The aviation appropriation was reduced to fit the $600 million bill, which returns in the same form as proposed by the Naval Board.
United Press report from El Paso June 16 describes American forces under Gen. J. B. Erwin crossing into Juarez to halt Villista assault. Three armored cars and field pieces led the advance with 24th Infantry negro troops and 19th Infantry following. Casualties cited include two American wounded and 36 Villistas dead, with pursuit of snipers and a bombardment from El Paso.
Sheriff William Brockman investigated a bank robbery at Gisa peulah where over $1200 in cash checks and Liberty Bonds were stolen. Two strangers fled to Lake and provided alibis while two others loitered with flashlights near the bank. nitroglycerine damaged the safe but failed to open it fully. A later report claimed a check for $145 to Ed Price, county patrolman, was cashed as part of the case with possible ties to Green Bay road workers.
Wisconsin business leaders oppose the Arnold Bill which proposes a 25 percent income tax on earnings over 20000, arguing it would burden industries and drive profits to other states. The measure passed the senate 15 to 10 with eight absent, and remonstrance petitions will be presented to State Senator Theodore Benfey to kill the bill in the assembly.
The Mead Hall hosted a Baccalaureate service for the graduating class with full attendance. Rev Marvin Brandt delivered a sermon urging graduates to carry democracy into all areas of life and to develop great character for future leadership.
Fred Paroon of Town Berman suffered the loss of fifteen sheep including six full blood Ham shires when the animals were killed by dogs on his farm Thursa day. The sheep were valued at Madison Wis June 16 The 1 75 each It is reported that Mr state senate this morning recall Paroon had started legal action against the owners of the dogs, greatly increasing income tax rates, passage of which in the Senate lash Thursday created statewide excitement. eight members were present today when the bill was recalled noon mates of Senator Bird wath ote
Mr and Mrs Richard Hesse announce their son Ren Corporal Herbert A Hesse Co 6 310th Field Signal Battalion has arrived safely aboard the transport Henderson and is stationed at Camp Merritt New Jersey confirming his safe arrival during the war era.
The Sheboygan Zionist district held its second annual ball with attendees from all Wisconsin sections. Obadiah Grossman delivered a stirring address on Jewry, Zionism, and Palestine, stressing the need to defend Jewish honor and promote the name Jew worldwide. The evening featured a graceful party and dancing, with A Feld of Plymouth introducing speakers and A Locke presenting Grossman.
Congressman Edward Voigt introduced a House bill offering a bonus equal to one month’s pay for each month or fraction thereof served in the U S military or naval forces during the World War. The measure, referred to Military Affairs, limits payments to $1,000 per person and caps by base pay.
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