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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-11
STATE FAILS TO
Convict WEISANG

Joe Weisang, accused of the theft
of $3.50 in Liberty Bonds and
small sum of cash from DR.. O. N.
Mortenson on June 4th, was freed by
3 jury in the Wood County Circuit
Court, after three hours deliberation
last night. The jury was charged at
$50 p. NJ. and retired, but did not hold
ballot until after eating supper.
Thoneh there seemed to be a moral
! certainty m the minds Of many of the
jurors that the man was guilty, the
state was unable to actually prove
that the dope fiend had taken the
bonds.
John Codding, former bartender for
! Krause's buffet saw the man enter the
stairway leading to DR.. Mortenson's
office on the evening it is supposed the
theft was committed, as did Albert
Waldvogel, bus driver who was pass
ing at the time.
Evidence was also introduced show
ing that Weisang had been seen with
bonds in road house at South James
vile, but the witness Learch, could
not positively state whether or not
the papers he saw were bonds. 1t is
also claimed that the state had wit
ness to whom the defendant tried to
sell bonds, but the man failed to ap-
pear in court
Attorney Chas. E. Briere, appointed
by the county to defend Weisang put
up a mastery defense, from pro-
fessional point of view, and never o.
verlooked single point that could be
turned in favor of his client.
Weisang is wanted on other charges
elsewhere and will be held pending
the arrival of Federal Marshall, who
believe he is the same man arrested
two years ago at Amigo, charged with
counterfeiting and who subsequently
escaped from jail at Manitowoc
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-11
WAGES co UP ON DAM

Following the example set by the
city, the Consolidated and allied COM
Germs in Grand Rapids have raised
the pay Of common laborers, five
cents per hour, the men will now re-
ceive so cents instead of 45 cents. A
bout 45 men employed on the new paw
er house will participate in the in
crease.
The MacKinnon Mfg Co. which has
been running on the basis of ten hours
started on a nine hour day schedule
this week. The basis of pay will be
ten hours pay for nine hour day
Union carpenters will draw Is cents
per hour this season instead of >the
former wage of 60 cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-11
HOG BREEDERS MEETING

A meeting will be held at the city
hall at Marshfield at 10 o'clock, on
Thursday March IL, to organize a
Hog Breeders Association. The pur-
pose of this organization will be to
promote the hog industry of this vi
cinity, not one breed but all breeds of
standard variety. Plans will be made
for future hog sales. If interested in
the hog business, and every live farm
er should be, come out to the meeting
W. w. CLARK, County Agent,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-11
RACE FOR CITY
council IS ON

Campaigning for the annual city
elections April 9th commenced in ear
nest this week, with contests loom
ing up in all but the First and Third
wards. and for the Office of Mayor
Supporters of Mayor Briere, tho
making no public demonstration are
actively engaged in furthering his can
didacy for the office of chief eXecu-
tive of the city. Centers of activity
where voters cOngregate on business
or on pleasure, are the main stamping
grounds of Mayor Briere's supporters
and nowhere they say can be heard
any strenuous opposition to his re-
election. At least not among the
wage earners and the majority of the
business men.
Popular with the Soldiers.
Among the former service men
Mayor Briere, has big following, es-
pecially with the rank and file who
did the actual fighting, and "totted"
a Springfield and a pack. Those who
have their ears to the ground and who
claim to be shrewd political observers
say that they can detect no rumble of
opposition, and think that Mayor
Briere will waltz under the wire like
a Derby winner.
Contests in Wards.
But in the various wards there are
going to be some bitter battles. All
derman John Bamberg is candidate
for reelection in the First and has SO
far no opponent. The ward is large
ly populated with railroad and work
ing men, and as Alderman, polled q
strong vote two years ago from these
elements and has a good record in
the council, it is improbable that much
opposition will develop.
Alderman William Burchell, III the
second ward will make the race a
gainst Jake Huber, 1877 Washington
avenue, who will have the backing of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-11
MISS ESTHER GILL
MARRIED IN CHICAGO

Announcement cards were received
in this city Monday telling of the
marriage of Maude Esther, daughter
of F. S. Gill, Tenth and Baker streets
to Murnane U. Bannister, of Milwau-
kee, the wedding being consumated
in Chicago on March 1st.
The bride is a we'll known and pop
ular young woman in Grand Rapids,
having been educated in the local
schools, and graduated from the Lin
coin High School, She was at one
time employed as teacher in the pub
lie schools here, but resigned her po-
sition about two years ago to accept
a position as statistician in the offices
of the 500 Line in Milwaukee, While
working there she met Mr.. Bannister,
who holds a responsible position with
the 500 Line and their acquaintance
soon ripened into more than mere
friendship and eliminated in their
marriage in Chicago, March 1st.
Following a short wedding journey
the young couple will be at home in
Milwaukee, where they will reside
A host of friends here, extend their
good wishes for happy and success
full future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-11
LOG INJURIES S. ROSINSKI

Steve Rosinski, a workman in the
Consolidated yards sustained three
broken fingers on his left hand Mon
day when a large log, being convey
ed by a crane, fell and caught his
hand between it and another log. He
will be incapacitated from work for
sCme time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-11
CHURCH NOTICES

Scandinavian Mcravian Church
Rev. Theodore Reinke, Pastor
$3.50 a. m.-Sunday School.
1890 a. m.-English Lenten Ser
vice. Norwegian service is held on the
first Sunday of each month.
1880 2. m.-This congregation will
join in the United Lenten services tc
be held in the First Moravian church
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-11
the labor element in the ward.
Horton UnoppOsed.

Lacy Horton, manager Of the Grand
Rapids Milling company is out for an
other term from the Third or silk
stocking ward, of the city. He has
no opposition to date, and as his re-
cord in the council seems to satisfy
most of his constituents, there is small
chance of contest.
Moulton versus Roenius.
Alderman Otto Roenius, candidate
for reelection in the Fourth ward is
opposed by George Moulton, who is
running as an independent, and asks
the support of both the laboring man
and the employee. Indications are
there will be a hot battle waged for
the seat in the council between the
two candidates and the outcome is in
doubt.
Three Want Seat.
Alderman J. Lynch, otherwise
known as Lynch, the Barber" is can
didate for another term in the Fifth
ward. He has two opponents, John
Voigt, and Ernest Gilmaster. Lynch
will poll the full strength of the So
cialst vote in his ward, and a large
labor vote, although his opponents will
cut in on the latter vote to some ex-
tent.
Alderman Matt Schlig, and Otto
Marx, the latter a union man will
make the race in the Sixth ward. In
the Seventh ward, Alderman F. H.
jackson, one of the veteran members
of the council will be opposed by Carl
Fahrner.> The Eighth ward also has
two candidates for the voter to choose
between. Grant Babeock, and John
Ostruske will make the race. Alder
man Mike Lemense, the present in
cumbent will not make the race, as he
is leaving the city.
Foley Wants City Treasurer's Job
Louis Schall, present City Treasur-
er, has cast his hat in the ring again
and Tom Foley is also out for the job,
and claims he will give Louie a run
for his money.
DR.. c. A. Boorman. will oppose Ed
n. Pomainville for the office of Jus
tice of the Peace.
The G. A. R. Hall, recently acquired
by the city from the old Grand Army
veterans, the former owners, will be
used by the city after the spring cleo
tion rs q polling place and for regis
tration. The Library formerly used
for the purpose is not so we'll located
and is now used for other purposes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-11

The Catholic Ladies Aid met We'd
nesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the
K c. Hall for business and social
session.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-11
United LENTEN SERVICES
March Ii, 15, 16, II, IS, 10 and u

The proposal to hold series Of Z
nited Services was made at a meeting
of the Ministerial Association several
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-11

Miss Mary Peterson left Tuesday
for Beloit where she will spend some
time visiting friends and relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-03-11

Rudolph Moravian Church.
Service in this church Sunday
March 18th, at 2:30 p. m.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
COSTUMES DISAPPEAR;
 PRODUCTION DELAYED

EISENACH, Germany.-The run of "Parsifal" at the Eisenach City theater was sadly handicapped re gently when II was discovered that the costumes for the play had been stolen and could not be replaced. All efforts to trace the thief b. means of the historic costumes failed, and the play was about to be postponed, when the theater man ager strolled through the house, and discovered the wardrobe mistress dressed up like a peacock. with some of the stolen tinery. Her husband was arrested and all the stolen cos tunes were recovered, somewhat the worse for wear.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
VILLAGERS
 INITIATE REFORMS

CORDOVA.-R are barred and the law and order element rules with firm hand in the Eskimo village of Noatak, north of kotzebue sound and within the Arctic circle. according to the annual report of James H. Mcguire, teacher of the village school, recently forwarded to the bureau of education.
 Early in November, the village native electorate held a reorganiza- tion meeting, MT. Mcguire said. Seven men were chosen to conduct and adjust native affairs, differ ences and disputes, and again af- firm that village without a gov erning council is not progressive. y The council met at stated periods, listening to suggestions of their cor stituents, and putting into effect measures for village improvement.
 Dogs were chained to prevent them from chewing sled lashings, inferior dogs were destroyed, and measures taken to insure the pro- tection of property. Old people were urged to make wills, to avoid disagreements among their relatives after death, and young men were sent into the timber land to secure fuel for old women and for fami- lies whose adult members were on the trapping grounds. Examinations of flues and chimneys were made to avoid the possibility of fire. And now attempts are being made to cultivate the soil.
 From their wandering propensi- ties, the Noataks have acquired the name of Arabs of the North" Mir. Mcguire said. The adults spend little time at the village, making long trips to the sealing or trapping grounds.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
CH|NK K|DNAPERS
 OPERATING BOLDLY

TENCHOWFU, Shantung, China Bands of kidnapers recently have caused much alarm in this district Operating in groups of from 30 to 50. they have carried away and held for ransom wealthy Chinese, for whose release they have obtained as much as s50,00o in some cases.
 Ten citizens were kidnapped in one month recently. Promises to pay ransoms have been exacted by tor ture. Troops have tried to capture the bandits, but have failed, It is believed the kidnapers come from Dalny, crossing the Gulf of Pechili in boats, in which they escape with their captives.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
PEACE DELICATE REFUSES ID SEND
 LIST 10 BERLIN

PARIS, Feb. 4.-kurt von Lers- ner, head of the German peace delegation, rendered his resignation today, explaining that he would rather give up his post than com ply with the Allied demand for the extradition of Germans wanted for trial. A list of those wanted by the Allies was handed to the chief delegate, with demand that those named be delivered into the hands of the Allies. ....
 Won Lersner told Millerand that no German official would be instru- mental in helping the Allies realize their demand for extradition.
 It has not been announced by the Allies what further action they plan to take in the matter, but it is un- derstood they will resort to force if necessary to bring the German of lenders to trial ....
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
ENGLAND WILLING ID ACCEPT LODGE
 TREATY CHANGES

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-In a let ter published In London recently, Earl Grey makes the statement tha: it is by no means certain that Eng land will reject the treaty reserva- tions proposed by Senator Lodge.
 The letter comes as a surprise to those Democrats who have been op- posing the reservations on the ground that England would refuse to agree to them. And it is be- lieved that the statement of Earl Grey will strengthen the Recubli- cans in their determination to pre- vent the ratification of the treaty until their reservations have been accepted by the Democratic sena tors.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
M 'CALLUM SAYS NORTH IS GOOD
 PLACE 10 STAY

Writing from his old home at Azusa, California, Dr. II. J. Mccall lum, former oldtime physician of Fairbanks, says that the scarcity of Alaskans in that part of the state makes him lonesome for the North. It was not so bad when he first ar rived in the States, for he was on the go much of the time, and he met so many oldtimers in Seattle and San Francisco that he felt quite at home in those cities. But the quiet life in the old home town. without sight of fimiliar Alas kan face, is getting on his nerves. He found considerable sickness among his relatives in Azusa.
 Wherever went" the letter says, II suffered from cold This ietS pSCiI LI1e NOlucSl NIiltci III years. The orange growers here are suffering some losses from frost. and if it were not for the oil pots which they burn at night, they would have some small crops to dispose of .~*. "
 ''The country is beautiful. bur taking everything into consideration, Alaska is as good place as any, and most people might as well stay there After the railroad is built and things get normal, I believe they will be more contented."
 In conclusion, the doctor says that his plans are uncertain and that he does not know when he will start back.
 The letter was written to Al! Ekeland, of the Portland,
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
RIGGS WILL ASK SOlONS FOR JAW
 ID SAVE SALMON

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. A. Governor Thomas Riggs, Jr., who has just arrived here from the North to back up recommendation which he outlined in his annual report to the secretary of the interior, says that it is his intention to ask Con- gress for new fisheries law for Alaska which will provide for the limitation of catches and prohibit river fishing altogether, as means of preventing the extinction of sal man, which are rapidly disappearing from many Northern streams.
 The Governor also says that he will ask the national lawmakers to provide Alaska with constabulary to curb the activities of radicals, who threaten the demoralization of Northern industry. Alaska, he says, is becoming the headquarters of the radical element.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
PALMER TELLS SOL LONS FIRM STAND REDS DE
DROP IN BRITISH EXCHANGE
 CAUSING SLUMP IN TRADING

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-The con- tinued decline in the value of the English pound sterling as medium of exchange in foreign trading has caused general alarm in British financial circles and there is the danger that many large manufac- turing concerns, dependent upon American raw materials, will be compelled to suspend operations un- til more satisfactory exchange con- ditions are restored.
 There was slump of 15 cents in the value of the pound in today's trading, the closing quotation being s3.19, which is S1.67 under nor nal pre-war value.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
DRIVE SUCCEEDING
 PALMER DECLARES

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. A. In a statement made, before the house judiciary committee today, At torney- General A. Mitchell Palmer the lawmakers that condi- tions throughout the country are much improved as a result of the arrests of radicals, the deportation of many of them and the vigorous enforcement of exist ing laws relating to radicalism.
 The firm stand taken by the Gov
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
IMPORTS CEASE.

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 4.-The de- preciation of British exchange has virtually stopped the importation of cotton, the financing of purchases at existing high prices having become extremely difficult.
 Manufacturers and the trade gen erally are appealing for relief from the unusual conditions, which many regard as threatening to the British financial structure.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
DESCENDANTS OF LAPS
 SIT ON AMERICAN JURY

HONOLULU, T. H. - American citizens of Japanese descent were selected here the other day to serve on trial jury This, according to officials, is believed to be the first instance of it's kind in the history of American courts.
 The following are the four men selected: Y. c. Yamashiro, clerk Asaichi Horibe, bank clerk; Nobu- toshi Hasegawa, dentists assistant H. Arube, clerk. -"".
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
kELLUMS SELL HOME
 ON UPPER A STREET

Mir. and Mrs Leon kellum have disposed of their home on upper A street and Mir. Kellum is planning to leave for the coast at an early date, to look over conditions at Hyder and other towns along the Alaska coast.
 The new owner of the home is Alfred Linder, who will take pos session on March first.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04

Ole Jacobson, of the Middle Fork roadhouse, will leave the end of steel for Talkeetna after the arrival of the train on Saturday and will have accommodation for two pass engers and some baggage. He has fast dog team and expects to make a quick trip to the coast end of steel.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04

ernment Palmer says, is equivalent to serving notice that America in- tends to keep order, and has already resulted in checking radical activi- ties throughout the country. ..:
 Palmer said that it is the inten- tion of his department to continue its campaign until radicalism is stamped out completely. and thence forward to maintain close watch on conditions to prevent a recur- renee of radicalism.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04

Mir. and Mrs. Tom Aitken were outgoing passengers on this morn ing's train, headed for the Kan tishna. They will leave the train at Kantishna station and hit the trail at that point, travelling with a dog team across country to the diggings.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
NORTHERNER SHOOTS
 HIMSELF IN STATES

Harry Monroe, well-known oldtim CT of Iditarod and Kuskokwim, com mitted suicide in the Ferry building in San Francisco on Friday, ac- cording to information received in Fairbanks early this week. A re- volver was used.
 Tom Aitken has been appointed administrator.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
FACING
 GRAVE CONDITIONS

LONDON, Feb. 4.-Famine, ex- treme cold, disease, and robbery are combining to make the city of Pc trograd uninhabitable, according to a statement of the president of the Russian Red Cross society, who re- ports that conditions in the former Russian capital have reached an acute stage.
 Food supplies, the report states, are extremely limited and prices prohibitive, with the result that suffering among the people is in tense. The extreme cold has been intensified by shortage of fuel.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04

World War veterans of the Fair banks district are planning the or ganization of a post of the Ameri- can Legion, to replace the post of World War veterans.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
MARSHAL ANNOUNCES
 HE IS UP FOR SEAT

United States Marshal L. I. Er- win, who is now in Seattle on his way to Washington, wired to Fair banks yesterday announcing himselt a candidate for delegate to the Democratic national convention.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04

The Alaskan Engineering commis- sion is trying to get crew of men together to resume operations at the Banks sawmill, on Goldstream.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04

Mike Yakivich left Fairbanks this week with eight passengers for Cinema hot springs. A number of those making the trip are going to the springs for the benefit of their health, and others for pleasure outing.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04

There also has been a sharp de- preciation in the exchange value of Canadian currency since yesterday, checks being discounted today at T. percent.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04

compelling many residents to desert the city to escape death by freezing. These conditions, the report con tinues, have resulted in the spread of disease and the death of many hundreds of people. chiefly women and children. And as a crowning feature of the unfortunate situa- tion, the city is overrun by rob bers, who do not hesitate to kill in their lust for gold and other valu- ables, including food supplies of all kinds.
 Conditions are chaotic and the city is rapidly becoming deserted.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04

J. B. Schoser, oldtimer of Fox, has moved into Fairbanks with his family and Will reside there per rnanently. They have taken the Tom McGowan residence on Third ave nue.
The Nenana daily news., 1920-02-04
TEMPERATURE
Wednesday, February 4.

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Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-23
Many Students Pass
State Examinations
Snecial to the Daily Tribune.

Special to the Daily Tribune.
Chinook, May 22-The following pu-
pills of rural schools have been awarded
eighth grade certificates as result OF
the recent state eighth grade examina.
tons:
Logic; Garland Whitman and Lois Swift
New Hope; Harriet Grass, Arthur Hut
finger Jesse and Helen Nessler, Zurich
Bessie O'Bryan and Arthur Habenicht
Coburg; Susie Hendrickson, Fairview
North school, and Vera Vanderby and
Lila Zook, Turner.
The next eighth grade examinations
will be held by Miss Crookshanks or
Thursday and Friday, May q and 28.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-23
CIGARETTE CAUSES 100000 FIRE

Twin Falls, Ida. May 22.-Fire, sup
posed to have been started by a dis
carded cigarette, destroyed more than
half a business block here, causing
loss Of approximately 100000. Tho
blaze started in hall, in which dance
was held.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-23
MRS. INGALLS, HEADS
NORTHWEST DISTRICT

Kalispen, May 22.--Mrs. Emma In
gals, representative from Flathead coun-
ty, has been selected as district vice
chairman of the League of Women Vot-
ers for Flathead. Lincoln, Teton, Sanders
and Mineral. The district organization
which includes a number of northwest
states, will hold convention at Great
Falls in June.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-23
Plan Demonstrations
in Poultry Culling
Special to the Daily Tribune.

Chinook. May 22.-During the first
week in June several poultry culling
demonstrations are to be given in the
county by Poultry Expert Smith of
Bozeman, under the auspices Of the farm
bureau. They will be held as follows:
On Tuesday, June 1, at Jake Everett s
of Harlem; June 2 at the Claridge
schoolhouse, Wool Coulee: on June 3, at
H. D. Swift's, Fairview, and on June f,
at James NJ. Miller's, Elvam. All meet
ings will begin at 2:30.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-05-23
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