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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
WOMAN SUFFRAGE DEFEATED
IN THE LOWER HOUSE
Amendment Receives ia Votes for to
2o4 Against-Needs TWO
Thirds Majority.

Washington, Jan. 14-On Tuesday
night the house of representatives re-
fused to submit the woman suffrage
amendment to the states for ratifica-
ton.
The vote was 174 ayes to 204 nays.
AS the amendment requires a two
thirds majority, it was declared de-
feated.
To the applause and cheers of sup
porters of both sides of the question
packed in opposite galleries, the house
plunged into a debate as spectacular
as that which attended the vote on
the prohibition amendment.
Representative Webb, chairman of
the judiciary committee, led the de-
bate in opposition to the amendment.
He believed if the question was voted
on by women more than so per cent
would vote against suffrage. Mr.. WEBB
charged that woman suffrage was
more or less a fad.
Representative Taylor Of Colorado
supported the amendment, saying the
opposition spoke from prejudice and
transformation.
Representative Mondell of Wyom-
ing, coauthor Of the resolution, urged
it's adoption in a speech which traced
the history of the movement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21

bodies Of more than 1900 persons.
1t is difficult to convey an idea Of
the absolute destruction of Avezzano.
Not more than half dozen structures
are standing, and of these only the
walls remain.
Only Few Escape.
Debris, tossed in all directions, has
obliterated streets, plazas, and alleys,
so that the few Inhabitants who es-
capped death, even though many of
them were born and brought up in the
town, are unable to pick out more than
the approximate sites of their own
homes.
Stretching away on all sides from
the acres upon acres of ruin, the coun-
try is as bare of human inhabitants
as a wilderness. The landscape is
whitened in places by patches of shat
tered stone and brick, but these are
all that remain of splendid country
estates and farms.
Six Villages Wiped Out.
Six distinct villages in the environs
which leveled Avezzano, and the toll
of life in these towns was proportion
ately severe.
Probably not less than $4,000 per-
sons were killed and injured in this
one district.
The disaster, reports here indicate,
extended from Rome as far north as
Ancona, Florence The Gulf of Saler-
no felt the shock.
At least five hundred towns and
villages are on the nations death roll.
Sora FIattened Out.
Sora is laid fiat, the barracks only
withstanding the earthquake shock.
A mountain near Montagnano liter
ally split in two, half of it rolling in
a vast landslide into a valley, burying
a half dozen hamlets under thousands
of tons of earth and rock
Undoubtedly the earthquake shock
was more severe than that of Mes
sina.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
GERMANS FORCE
FOES BACK On A|SNE
French War Office Confirms Re-
port of Loss.
BIG TEUT0N ARMY is MOVED
Ten Thousand Russians Have Been
Killed During Second Siege of
Przenysi = Cars Troops
Gain in East Prussia.

London, Jan. 15.-Violent fighting
between large bodies of infantry con-
tinues northeast of Scissors. The
Germans claim the advantage. While
declaring they have retained strategic
positions previously captured, the
French admit being forced to fall
back in one place.
All ordinary traffic, passenger and
freight, on the railroads of Germany,
was stopped during the day until
January IS, to expedite the movement
of troops and munitions.
Following is the French war Of
fees night report of the fighting on
the Aisne:
Northeast Of Scissors our counter
attack has progressed slightly be-
tween Cuf1es and Crouy. However,
we were unable to debouch from
Crouy.
Our troops, subjected to a violent
attack to the east of this place, have
yielded slightly near the village of
Moncel.
ION the Aisne, northeast of Sois-
sons, the fighting around spur 1872
continued with great severity during
January II. To the east our troops
were obliged to give up ground"
Germany's official statement as sent
by wireless from Berlin reads:
French attacks at La Boiselle and
the hill of Touyron were repulsed.
Unsuccessful attacks on the hills
near Crouy were followed up by a
German counter-attack, which ended
in the complete defeat of the French
and the clearing of the hills northeast
of Bussie and north of Crouy.
Our troops took possession of two
French positions and captured 1,70O
prisoners, four cannon and several
machine guns"
Petrograd, Jan. 15.-The official
statement issued by the general staff
of the commander in chief follows:
Cannon and rifle fire prevailed on
the night of January IL all along our
front. Engagements of more import
ance took place in some districts on
the road followed by our vanguard
column advancing in the region to the
east of Rosog, East Prussia.
"Our troops, having repulsed the
enemy's cavalry, supported by infan-
try, occupied several villages, one of
which, strongly fortified, could only be
cleared of the Germans by bdyonet at
tack"
Included in the news given out by
the official press bureau at Be, lin
were the following items:
Special correspondents with the
Austrian army headquarters mention
the terrible losses sustained by the
Russians around the Austrian fortress
of Przemysl. The total number of
Russians killed in the second siege
of Przemysl is estimated to number
far above 10000"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
KAISER SEES TROOPS
WIN OVER FRENCH
Emperor in Field as Men Take
Height at Vregny.
1854 ARE HELD PRISONERS
Sweeping Away of Aisne Bridges by
Floods Forces the French 10
Retire to South Bank
of River.

Berlin, Jan. Is (by wireless) En-
peror William was present in person
during the battle OF the Vregny
plain, northeast of scissors, which
resulted in that elevated ground be-
ing cleared of the French.
The battle is described in the Ger
man official statement as "a brilliant
feat for our troops
In this engagement the Germans
claimed to have captured IA French
officers and 1850 men.
in the Dunes near Newport and
southwest of Ypres," the official state
ment reads, artillery combats are
going on. The enemy directed an ex-
tremely strong fire on Westende,
which they soon will have entirely
destroyed. Their torpedo boats dis
appeared quickly as soon as they re-
ceived our fire.
In continuation of their activities
of January s. northeast of scissors,
our troops again made an attack on
the heights of Vregny and cleared this
"In a pouring rain and deeply sod
den clay, trench after trench was
taken by storm until after dark, and
the enemy was driven back to the
border of the elevated plain.
THE total results of the fights
January II and 18th northeast of Sois-
sons were $3.50 prisoners, eight heavy
guns and much war material"
Within a two-hour motor ride of
Paris Emperor William is directing a
violent attack on the French line.
In their latest report the French
claim to have stopped the German ad-
vance, but the battle is proceeding
with heavy re-enforcements thrown
in by both Germans and allies. A
definite defeat for either side at this
point might force the reshaping of the
battle all along the front.
Cannonading was very spirited in
the vicinity of Newport and around
Ypres. Belgian troops blew up south
east of Stuyyeneskerke the buildings
on farm which were serving the
enemy as a depot for his munitions
The continued flood stage of the
River Aisne has carried away several
regular bridges as well as some tenn
porary foot bridges which we threw
across. The lines of communication
of the allies we're consequently made
uncertain Under these conditions
we have established ourselves on the
south bank of the river, in the region
between Crouy and Missy, with bridge
heads on the north bank in possession
of the French.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
U. S. sEIZEs QUEENS GEMS.

Diamonds Taken Because Owner
Failed to Declare Them.
New York, Jan. 16.-Treasury agents
on Thursday seized from A. Anpikad-
jan, resident Of Constantinople now
in this city, two egg-shaped diamonds
weighing more than eighteen cards
each and said to have been worn CEN
turtles ago by a queen of Egypt. The
diamonds are said to be of great value
not only because Of their size and quail
ity, but because of their antiquity. Col
lector Of the Port Dudley Field Malone
directed the seizure of the jewels,
which, it is claimed, Anpikadjian failed
to declare to the customs officials
when he arrived in the United States
on October 10 last.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
AUTO SHOW BREAKS RECORD
Total Attendance for Week Surpasses
5o,ooo-5igger and Better Ex-
position Next Year.

Milwaukee.-With total attend
ance of more than $4,000, the 1915
automobile show of the Milwaukee
Automobile Dealers association
closed with a record that eclipses the
show of any previous year. Which
means, according to the officials OF
the exposition, that this city will
next year have show that will rank
second to none in the country.
Next years show will be a dou
hle-decked affair like the one held in
New York said George W. Browne.
one of the members of the dealers
association.
The 1915 show was a success in
every way" said Frank J. Edwards.
president of the association. I'VE
are particularly proud of the fact
that we were able to interest the
state dealers in the exhibit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
PUTS JACKSON On
RATE COMMISSION
OSHKOSH MAN is APPOINTED TO
PLACE VACATED BY JOHN
n. ROEMER.
SENATE PICKS COMMITTEES
AssembIyman Axel johnson Takez
Floor Against Granting Of
Leave Of Absence to
Members.

Madison.-Gov. Philip appointed
Carl L. Jackson of Oshkosh a mem
Der Of the state railroad commission
to succeed John H. Roemer of Nil
Waukee, who resigned. The appoint
ment of Mr.. Jackson is for the re-
mainder of Mr.. Roemer's term. which
Is two years. The salary is $4,000 a
year. The appointment will be sent
to the senate for confirmation.
Mr.. Jackson was born in Evanston.
ILL.,, In 1870, and moved with his pa
rents to Oshkosh in 1881. That CITY
since has been his home. After be-
ing graduated from high school he
entered Northwestern university and
IN 1890 entered Harvard. From this
institution he was graduated in 1894.
he then entered Harvard law school.
He was admitted to the bar in 1895
and has practiced law since He was
elected district attorney of Winneba-
go county in 1900 and was reelected
twice.
Committees for Senate.
The following senate committee
appointments have been reported and
confirmed:
State affairs-Stevens, chairman:
Cunningham, Culbertson, Hanson,
Everett, Barwig and Arnold.
Education and public welfare
Perry, chairman; Ackley, Albers.
Monk, Potts, Staudenmayer, Jen-
nings.
Corporations = Bosshard, chair
man; Martin, Skogmo, Bray, Glenn,
Kellogg, Mulberger.
Judiciary - Burke, chairman:
Tompkins, Richards. Hubert, Ben
nett, Fairchild, Weissleder.
F1nance-Scott, chairman; Whit
man, Baxter, Bichler, Rollmann.
Legislature procedure-FairchfId.
chairman; Burke, AckIey, Bosshard,
Bennett, AIbers.
contingent expenditures - Monk.
chairman; Perry, Whitman, kellogg.
Bichler.
Stand for Short Session.
Axel Johnson of Polk county es-
tablished a rigid policy in the house
regarding the absence of members
who ask for leave of absence. Many
such requests were made in the
house, bringing Mr.. Johnson to his
feet with the statement that the SEES
sion of two years ago opened in the
same manner and that he believed it
was a good time to lay down the rule
that members are expected to be
here in the interest of a short SEES
sion. Following his remarks. Sneak
er Whittet denied several requests
for leave of absence, indicating that
few will be granted in. the house at
this session.
Cleary Named State Claim AGENT.
Attorney M. J. Cleary of Blap-
chardvilIe, member of the assem-
bly, from La Fayette county in the
Sessions of 1907 and 1909 was an
pointed by Gov. Philip state claim
agent for two years. His salary is
$4,000 year. 1t is understood Mr..
Cleary viii act as attorney in pass.
ing upon bills submitted to the gov
ernor for his approval and that the
office will be discontinued at the end
Of the session of the legislature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
GOV. BLEAsE QUITS OFFICE.
Learns of Abandoned Impeachment
Plan-Pardons 81.

Learns OF HDdHuOICN iHlkJCdNilitIShb
Plan-Pardons 27.
Columbia, S. c., Jan 16.-Gov. Cole
L. BIease, whose term of office expires
January 10, filed his resignation on
Thursday with the secretary of state
after granting clemency to q convicts.
The resignation, transmitted to the
senate, was Immediately accepted.
Lieutenant Governor Smith took the
oath for the unexpired term. No rea-
son for the governors action was given
in his resignation. 1t was stated that
Governor Blease was told of meet
ing of some of the members of the leg
islature Tuesday night when, accord
ing to members of the conference, a
proposal to institute impeachment pro-
ceedings against the governor was dis
cussed but was abandoned. Blease
continued to exercise pardoning power
until the end of his administration,
granting clemency in some cases just
before he sent in his resignation. Last
August Governor Blease was defeated
In the senatorial primary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
REPORT BRUSSELS IN FLAMES.
Former Belgian Capital on Fire-Ger-
man Line reriled.

Former Belgian Capital on Freezer
man Line Periled.
Amsterdam, via London, Jan. 10
Refugees who have arrived at Bergen
Op-Zoom from Brussels, says the
NEWS Van Dag, report that a
great fire has broken out at the former
Belgian capital.
Fighting of desperate character is
going on in the center OF the Franco
Belgian battle line, notably northeast
of scissors, which, through lombard
ment, seems likely to suffer the fate
of Reims and farther east in the vicin-
ity of Perthes and Beausejour From
these points the allies have been try
ing to reach the important railway to
the north, seizure Of which would cut
one Of the German main arteries of
communication.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
Full Report understandable,

Rome, Jan. 17.-From $4,000 20 So
600 still remains the unofficial esti-
mate of the casualties resulting from
Il g earthquake which rocked southern
and central Italy early Wednesday.
The amount of damage done cannot
yet be determined from the meager
descriptions of the catastrophe that
have reached Rome over the hampered
lines of communication.
100 Towns Destroyed.
Such details as have come through
leave no doubt, however, that about
100 towns and villages have been de-
molished or nearly wrecked and that
great loss of life resulted.
Thousands of persons now have lain
for days beneath crumb1ed buildings
throughout the earthquake zone
Some are dead while others still are
living. Many have been removed from
the wreckage and brought to Rome
hospitals for treatment or are being
cared for in their home towns in tenn
porary structures presided over by
physicians and nurses rushed from the
capital and other cities in Italy.
Victims Die in Fire.
It is believed many of those caught
in the wreckage were not injured but
persisted from cold and hunger or
were incinerated in fires which broke
out amid the ruins.
The number burned probably was
largest at Avezzano and Magliano-De-
Marsi, where fires started and there
was no water to quench them.
Avezzano apparently suffered most
from the disaster. Ten thousand per-
sons in that district are said to have
persisted and the entire town has been
leveled.
1900 Killed in Sora.
Sora and Pescina each has 1000
dead while the fatalities at Ciosi-
marsi reached $500 and at San Bene-
detto 5000. Numerous other towns
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
TERRE HAuTE MEN GUILTY.
Politicians Admit Vote Frauds in Fed
eral Court.

Indianapolis, Jan. IA. = Admitting
that they had participated in the al
legged conspiracy to corrupt the cleo
ton of November 8, 1914, in Terre
Haute, 80 of ia men under arrest
pleaded guilty before Judge Anderson
in the United States district court
here on Tuesday. Sentence was not
passed Mayor Roberts, Circuit Judge
Rerman, Sheriff Shea and others who
were represented by Representative
A. G. Stanley of Kentucky filed de-
murrers to the indictment. Arguments
on the demurrers will be made Janu-
airy 20. J. Edward Holler, who until
a few days ago was chief of police of
Terre Haute, and John F. Nugent, for
mer night chief of police, were among
those who pleaded guilty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
AVEZZAN0 AN ANCIENT TOWN
Chief Sufferer From Quake Has Fig
ured in History for Many
Centuries.

Ayezzano. the town from which the
largest number of casualties have been
reported as the result of the Italy
earthquake, lies in the province OF
Aquila, in the Abruzzi department, 63
miles east of Rome and a short dis
lance from the base Of Mount Velino.
It is an ancient town and had a popu-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
LONG RECORD OF DISASTERS
Earthquake Shocks Responsible for
Thousands of Deaths and I'M
mense Damage.

The destruction of San Francisco
and Valparaiso and the razing of IS
villages in Calabria occurred in the
spring and summer of 1906. The prov
ince of Esmeraldas in Ecuador was
shaken in January and a great tidal
wave followed, drowning many per-
sons and devastating the city of Es-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
BODY RENAMEs GUTIERREZ.
Convention Reported TO Have Chosen
Him to Retain Chair.

Him to Retain Chair.
Mexico City, Jan. 14.-It is report
ed the national convention has re-
named Gen. Eulalio Gutierrez as pro-
visional president. He will serve out
the unexpired term of Porfirio Diaz,
which runs to November, 1916 The
reappointment of Gutierrez is under
stood to have the full support of Gen.
Francisco Villa and his northern
troops, It's acceptance, however, by
the followers of Zapata is regarded by
some as doubtful.
Washington, Jan. 14-The Car
rama agency issued the following:
"a report from Vera Cruz says a
dispatch received there from Puebla
announced that Mexico City was be-
ing evacuated by Zapata troops in con-
sequence of a victory won by General
Obregon at San Martin and also as
a result of constitutional forces ad-
vancing into Morelos."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21

lation OF about 10000. One of the
well-preserved buildings there was the
lowered castle built by Gentle Vir-
ginio Orsino in 1890 Most of the
towns in which damage has been done
are situated virtually in the heart of
Italy, a line running northeast and
southeast from Rome to the Adriatic
sea- The country in the province of
Rome and the department of the Alb
ruzzi is mostly mountainous. but
thickly populated.
Numerous villages and towns dot
the territory. Monte Rotondo has a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
AWFUL DISASTER IN 1908
In December of That Year Sicily and
Caiabria Were Destroyed by
an Earthquake.

It fell to the lot of Italy to suffer
what probably was the greatest dis
aster from an earthquake that the
world has ever seen This was in
December, 1908, when in Sicily and
Calabria 76,4S5 persons were killed,
95,47O injured and 100000 made
homeless. The financial loss never
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
meraldas. Colombia also suffered in

meraldas Colombia also suffered in
this disturbance, about three hundred
persons being killed.
A month and a half later, on the
Island of Formosa, the village of Kagi
and three other towns were destroyed,
with the loss of thousands of lives and
material damage estimated at S45, 000,-
600. A month later Kagi again was
visited, with much loss of life and
property damage.
A few months later Valparaiso and
several surrounding towns were de-
stroyed by earthquake shocks with a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21

London, Jan. 12.-4merican relief
commissioners are obliged to have
peas cooked before they distribute
them to the Belgians When they
we're issued raw the Belgians boarded
them for future planting, declaring
that their size and taste is superior 20
the native article.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21

in the spring and summer of 1906. The
province of Esmeraldas in Ecuador
was shaken in January and a great
tidal wave followed, drowning many
and devastating tie city of Esmer-
aldas. Colombia also suffered in this
disturbance, about 800 persons being
killed.
A month and half later on the
island OF Formosa the village of Kagi
and three other towns were DESTROYED
with the loss of thousands of lives
and material damage estimated at s45,-
600 000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21

was accurately computed, but it ran
into many millions OF dollars.
Up to the time of this catastrophe
the earthquake at Lisbon, Portugal, in
1855, which cost $4,000 lives, caused
the greatest number of casualties
Nineteen hundred and six was the
worst period for seismic disturbances
on record It was during this time that
great disasters occurred over the
world
The destruction Of San Francisco
and Valparaiso and the razing of
eighteen villages in Calabria occurred
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
total loss of $4,000 inhabitants.

In 1907 came the disaster to Kings
ton. Jamaica, in which over 900 lives
were lost and s25,OOO,OO0 damage was
done. Carriage, Costa RIGA, lost 1900
lives in 1910 from an earthquake, and
in Turkey, in 1912, 5000 persons per-
ished, while 10000 were made home
less in similar disaster.
Last year Sakura, Japan, was visited
by an earthquake and the eruption of
volcano, which caused much prop
erty damage, but did not result in a
large loss of life
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
Boone Descendant Drowned.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 12.-Miss Pearl
Boone, twenty, a descendant of Daniel
Boone, and Richard Friend, twenty
five, were drowned near Hodgdenville
while trying to ford a river in a
buggy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
Civil War Hero Dead.

Paris, H., Jan. 14.-Samuel Magner,
who won fame by wig-wagging at AL
toona Pass, Sherman's famous war
message, Hold the fort, l am coming"
died here on Tuesday. aged seventy
three
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
Voted First for Polk,

Bloomington, H., Jan. 16.-Thomas
Bishop died on Thursday at Lexing-
ton, aged ninety-one years. He cast
his first vote for President Polk
in 1914 and was an intimate friend
of Lincoln.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21

Paris, Jan. 16-Prisoners taken in
Flanders by French troops assert that
$1,000 German officers have already
been killed and that the formation OF
new army corps has been seriously
hampered for this reason.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1915-01-21
AVEZZANO CITY OF DEAD
Practically Wiped Off Map by the
Quake-EIeVen Thousand Be-
lieVed Buried in Ruins.
BY CHAPMAN COLEMAN.
III 6. Consul General at Rome !

Rome, jan 17.-Pompeii is no long
er the worlds city of the dead. Some
three days ago there were 1900 per-
sons, the majority of them workers
in the six big sugar refneries which
made the district prosperous, lie the