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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
CALLS BOARD
TO NAME LEADER

A meeting of the board of directors
of the Chamber of Commerce has been
called to meet at the Elks club at
eight o'clock Wednesday evening at
which time the important question of
the election of secretary will be con-
sidered w. H. Afford, chairman of
the special committee named to make
an effort to secure a secretary for the
organization to succeed Richard Fran
els, recently resigned, will lay before
this meeting the applications of three
men who have been suggested by the
committee for the position. The names
of the three men are not made public
but it. is said that these men have
been selected as the three most avail
able men from large number of ap-
plicatiens and it is possible that one of
them will be named as secretary at the
meeting on Wednesday evening. The
members of the board are anxious to
fill the vacancy and allow the work
of the organization to be re-erganized
and placed in proper condition. 1t is
realized that there is a large amount
of reorganization work to be done
and the members of the board are
anxious to name the new secretary
and get him on the job.
Must Increase Stipend.
ITO secure any one of these men it
will be necessary for the board of di-
rectors a provide a salary for the office
at from $500 to $4,000 a year." said
Mr.. Afford. 1--WE have not thought it
was so much matter of salary as to
get the right man for the position.
We believe that from the three names
we will submit to the board it should
be able to pick the right man for the
position. The men we are suggesting
would be able to come to Kenosha
within very short time. They are
good men, but it would be unfair to
them to make their names public and
cause them embarrassment at places
where they are now employed"
President George S. Whyte will pre-
side at the meeting on Wednesday
evening and it is expected that every
member of the board will be on hand.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
FULLY TODECIDE
ON BOOZE BILL


Judge James E. Tully in the NUM-
cipal Court may beat the supreme
court of the United States to it in de-
Gliding on the constitutionality of the
Wisconsin Mulberger bill. Julius Pet
racchi, arrested on Sunday, charged
with making wine in Kenosha, was ar
raigned in Judge Tully's court Monday
afternoon charged with an offense
against the state of Wisconsin in that
he is charged with making liquor con-
tanning alcohol to percentage greater
than 215 %. The hearing Of the case
was continued until April 9th and
Petracchi furnished bonds in the sum
of $500 to insure his presence in court
on the adjourned date. Meantime the
wine taken by the police officers was
being examined in the city laborator-
les and it was declared to contain a
very large percentage of alcohol.
Hopes for Decision.
eve have set the hearing of this
case far enough away to allow theNsu-
preme court of the United States to
decide on the constitutionality Of the
Mulberger BILL" declared District At
torney Fisher this morning "If the
law is constitutional and the examina-
tions made by the local chemists are
correct, there is no doubt bat that this
man has violated Wisconsin statute,
IF the law is not constitutional, there
is no doubt but that he should be
turned over to the federal officials for
prosecution under the prohibition act
It does not look as if there is any way
for Petracchi to escape"
Decisions so FAR made by Wisconsin
courts have upheld the Mulberger bill
for regulation of making liquors in
the state.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
Mrs. Johanna Euting
Dies This Morning
Well Known Pioneer Woman is Sum-
moned by Death Early
This Morning.

Mrs. Johanna Euting, aged seventy
two years, the widow of the late
Joseph Euting, died early this morning
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Mary Burkhart, at 744 South Fremont
avenue. The deceased had been in fail
ing health for several weeks and death
was not entirely unexpected.
Mrs Euting was born in Germany,
January %, 184S, the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Dinges. She came
to America more than fifty years ago
and has been a resident of Kenosha
since that time. She was united in
marriage to Joseph Euting at the st.
George church, Jan. 81, 1878. She has
been active among the work Of the
women of the St. George parish and
more recently of the st. Thomas
church. She is survived by six child
rem, Joseph, John and Charles Euting
and Mrs. Gertrude Maurice, Mrs. Mary
Burkhardt of Kenosha, and John Eut-
ing of Detroit. She is also survived
by twelve grandchildren and by many
friends in this city.
The funeral services have not been
definitely arranged as yet, but they
will probably be held Wednesday
morning at the St. Thomas church with
interment following in the st. George
cemetery.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
Don't Profiteer
Dealers Warned

Members of the Kenosha Retailers
association have been slipped the in
formation that federal agents inves-
tigating profteering, may drop into
Kenosha at any time now and they are
urged to be ready to meet these men
and meet them fairly. The associa-
tion has always been on record as OPP
posed to profteering by any line of
trade and there is no admission on the
part of the organization that any store
in Kenosha has charged an unfair price
for its wares. Members of the asso-
citation have been urged to make fair
price and with such price they need
haev no fear Of the visit of the
federal officials.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
,JOC-.JOG-JOG
ON CHICAGO ST.
CITY Officials Spend Hours
Trying to Arrange
Paving Lines.
GIVE LAND TO PEOPLE

Members of the street assessment
Seofnnrittee of the common council and
property owners of North Chicago
street logged their way along the
street Monday night in an effort to get
some agreement on lines to be fol-
lowed IN paving the street. The street
rs laiA out is 36 feet wide and the
paving contractor is ready TO put in
the curb If the lines now established
are followed, it will be necessary to
cut down trees, take porches off the
Fronts of houses and entirely efimin-
ate the front yards of some of the
homes along the street. The trouble
is centralized between Broad and
Bronson street and the aldermen, and
mayor after studying the situation for
more than two hours have suggested
the narrowing UP of the street for the
two blocks to make it 33-foot street.
This will not entirely eliminate the
fog in the street but it will bring a
much better condition.
Give Land to People
1t is proposed to give the people on
the west side Of the street a strip of
land extending the length of the two
blocks provided they will accept it.
This would eliminate the necessity Of
wrecking some of the houses and re-
moving the trees, Mayor Joachim de-
clared shis morning. ct Is the only
way out Of bad situation" declared
the mayor. eff this property is turned
over to the property owners the street
would present much better appear
ance and it could be taken care of
with the minimum Of complaints. If
we were forced to carry out the pres
ent line of the street, there would
still be Just as bad a jog and the city
might be forced to pay very large
sum for the pavement. If the property
owners get this property, they will be
willing to pay all Of the assessments"
The committee is scheduled to meet
the property owners again this even
Ing for a further discussion of the
':jog'' program, and the proposed
agreement is expected to reach the
council at the meeting next Monday
night.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
BUYS WALDECK
FOR OUTING CLUB

"Rod and Gan Club" will be on the
sign which will soon hang over the
doors Of the hotel at Twin Lakes which
has for nrany years been known as
"The Waldeck." Sometime in May the
old hotel will be converted into an ap>
to-date club which will be the rendez-
vous of hunting and fishing fans OF
the surrounding country.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cappelan, who
have managed the hotel for the past
fourteen years, received today first de-
post on the property from private
Chicago concern consisting of several
we'll known attorneys. The club man
ayers will take possession in forty-fve
days from date and will at that time
begin extensive improvements which
include remodeling, installing of heat
ing and electric light plants, and re-
furnishing.
4 The "Rod and Gun Club" is virtually
stock company and $50 shares are
being sold to persons interested in the
project. The stockholders make up
the membership of the club. Already
several hundred shares have been sold
among hunting and fishing fans in Chi
cage and Kenosha residents may also
become members by buying $50 shares
Arrangements have already been
made for first class chef and other
house employees so that the club mem
bers may be assured of being we'll
taken care of when they wish to motor
to the club for days outing and when
good meals will be doubly appreciated.
II is planned to have the club open not
only during the summer but also in
the winter.
There will be parties and entertain
ments and the club will be a most CON
genial gathering place for the outdoor
sportsmen who would rather WELD the
rod or gun at Twin Lakes than golf
club on city course.
The deal was handled by the Dowse
& White Land company and the sale
of property including all of the hotel
buildings totals $4,000.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
Death Follows
Long Illness
Mrs. Jno. Flanagan Succumbs at Home
of Brother After an Extended
Illness.

1t is with sincere sorrow that a
great many Kenoshans learn of the
death Of Mrs. John Flanagan, who
was for years one of the most
prominent business women Of the city
Owing to complication of diseases
following an operation, death occurred
Sunday evening at six o'clock, at the
home Of her brother, Jean Lippert, of
Chicago. The deceased was ffty-three
years Of age, was born in the town
Of Pleasant Prairie ard was educated
in the Kenosha schools and st. Cath
crimes Academy of Racine.
Mrs. Flanagan, formerly Miss Eli
xabeth Lippert, was one of the we'll
known business women here, having
been first employed by the Hammond
company, and afterward employed as
a book-keeper for the Dewey Hardware
company for twenty years. When the
former store was closed six years ago
Mrs. Flanagan worked for Jos. A,
Pitts, for the two years prior to her
marriage to John Flanagan. Mrs.
Flanagan was prominent as a club
woman, having been a member of the
Catholic Woman's club for many years
She is survived by her husband, John
Flanagan; her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Peter Lippert; by three brothers, Louis
Lippert of Kenoshs, and Jean and Will
liam of Chicago; by four sisters, Sis
ter M. Bernardo, sister of Notre Dame
Milwaukee, Sister NJ. Victorine. sister
of Mercy, Chicago, Mrs. Catherine
Meyers, Milwaukee and Mrs. Anns
Bartsch of Chicago.
The funeral services will be held at
the st. James church at ten O'Clock
Wednesday morning with interment at
James cemetery. Friends are asked ia
omit the sending of flowers.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
Petty Thieves Break
Into High School
Young Boys Are Suspected of Boldly
Plundering Glass Rooms
Last Night.

A very mysterious robbery bearing
all the traces of youthful novices oc-
cured last night, at the Kenosha High
School. This morning when the jani-
tor and teachers arrived evidence of
the thieves was found throughout the
building. Practically every room had
been entered and small articles were
found missing from the desks. All of
the loose change left by the teachers
was carefully picked up, also a foun-
tain pen, and a stop watch. The
watch was taken from Miss Zoller's
desk. Although some of the rooms
were disturbed no other losses have
been reported.
1t was very evident that the intru-
ders had entered the building through
one of the basement windows which
was forced open. They entered the
offices by prying the lock of door,
and rifed the contents of Mr.. Tremp-
er's desk. A large iron screw driver
was found in the office near the safe.
The police were Immediately called and
are making every effort to locate the
offenders.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
Mystery Surrounds
Salesman's Death
Police officials Still Have No CIew to
Solve the Mysterious Killing of
William C. Bryan.
tBy Associated Press. )

Chicago How and by whom Will
ham c. Bryan, stock and bond sales
man, formerly of Indianapolis, was
killed, remained mystery today. His
body bearing two bullet wounds and
badly beaten was found in the office
of the Insurance Trust company on the
sixteenth floor of downtown office
building last night. ]. Ellsworth
Griffin, his business associate and pres
ident of the company, was found in a
semi-conscious condition in nearby
corridor and was held by the police in
connection with the case. Doctors said
Griffin was suffering from alcohol poi
soning.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
MORE EMPLOYEES
ON SHORT HOURS

With the exception of the announce
ment Of curtailment of some of the
hours of the employees Of the Nash
Company there was little change in
the rail situation in Kenosha today.
The Nash Company has not closed
down any of its departments but il
was said today that some of the help
had been sent home "early" and that
there might be further curtailments
of labor during the day on account Of
the shortage of raw materials caused
by the embargo on shipments into and
out of Kenosha Shipment of the pro-
duct of the Nash factories is not being
greatly curtailed on account of the
strike of yard men in Chicago and
other cities. People are waiting at the
factory to drive overland every auto
mobile that can be turned out and the
demand for the Nash cars is so great
that the company is being taxed to
provide cars TO meet the demands of
immediate deliveries.
'Right Up Against It."
"We are right up against it on every
thing" declared one of the officials of
the company today. ave have not
closed any Of the departments entire
ly but we are sending some of them
home early and the curtailment is GO
ing to be increased unless some way
can be found to bring in materials
We have some coal and are not both
cred over the coal supply just at this
time but there is shortage of every
thing in the way of raw materials
We are hopeful for better conditions
but we know that even with a return
of the switchmen to work it is going
to take several days to get the freight
moving in a normal way.
The officials declined to give any
statement as to the number of en-
ployees who had been cut to reduced
time on account Of the strike.
A big company of employees of Sim
mons Company went to the eight hour
day today and it was forecasted that
more might follow unless lifted en-
bargoes made it possible to bring in
certain needed raw material
No Change in Situation.
At the local Offices of the Northwest
ern it was declared that there had been
no particular change in the situation
While embargoes were reported as be-
ing lifted in Chicago none of the en-
bargoes were lifted here this morning
and shipments to most points were be-
ing held. The route to the Northwest
was still open for traffic but outside
Of that Kenosha continued isolated
The Simmons company is now trucking
materials from the big yards at New
Butler north of Milwaukee to the plant
here and others promise to adopt this
plan for much needed materials which
can be brought in over Northern lines
Kenosha switchmen all were at WORK
today and there was no indication that
they had any idea of joining the
trump" strike. With the breaking UP
of the troubles in Kenosha local rail
way leaders expressed hope that the
danger of a tie-up in Kenosha was
passing.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
st. Louis Nearing
the Million Mark
Report on Census Shows Great Mid
west City Has Population of 49,
900 People.
by Associated Pressl


The census bureau today gave out
the census of St. Louis as 773,000, this
is an increase of 1921 or 12.5 per
cent since the last census was taken.
Other population reports given out
were: Watertown, N. Y, 81, 263; Gales
burg, ILL.,, 23,785; Charleston, W. Va,
39,6O8. Increases: WATERFOWL, 1883
or ITO per cent; Galesburg, 1896 or
TT per cent; Charleston, 1862, or 72.2
per cent. Perth Amboy, N. Y, 41,7O7,
increase 1856 or 29.8 per cent; Union
town, Pa., 15,609, increase 2,265 or ITO
per cent; Massillon, Ohio, 17,428, in
crease 3,549 or 25.6 per cent; Chilli
Gothic, Ohio, 1881, increase 1928, or
81 per cent; Vinta, Ok (reyised)
5,O10, increase, 928 or 22.7 per cent.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
Becker Plans
Big Addition

The Becker cigar store at the corner
Of Main and Wisconsin streets is plan
ming for big addition to its present
quarters. George A. Becker, the prop
rietor, has recently signed a fve-year
lease on the building and the rooms
above it now occupied by the Kenosha
branch Of the American Red Cross and
is planning to make out of the second
story large billiard parlor. The en-
tire floor will be re-decorated and a
small portion of it may be equipped
as Offices.
In the meantime the Kenosha Red
Gross will soon be homeless Hec-
tor" looking for new quarters.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
STRIKE TO HINGE
ON BOARDS ACTION
Railroad Labor Board Takes the Cen
ter of the Stage in the Switch
mans Strike Situation
BulletOn.
(Byf Associated Press.)

Washington-The Railroad Labor
Board was appointed today by
President Wilson. It's members
will be as follows, Representing
the public: George W. Hanger,
Washington, Henry Hunt, Cincin-
natl, and r. NJ. Barton, Tennessee;
representing the railroads, Horace
Baker, J. H. Elliott and William
L. Park; representing the en-
ployees, Albert Phillips, A. o.
Wharton and James J. Forester.
The board is authorized to meet at
once at Washington to take up the
grievances of railway employees
now on strike. The nominations
went to the Senate at noon today
and prompt action was expected
on them.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15

Chicago-The presidents railroad
labor board appointed today took the
center of the stage in the railway
strike situation, it being generally re-
garded as an important factor in the
efforts to end the "illegalp strike that
has spread all over the country. The
railroad officials and officers of the
great brotherhoods awaited with much
interest the expected announcement
by Attorney General Palmer of the
governments policy towards the strike.
The roads declare that they are power
less to raise wages until the railroad
board reviews the requests that are
now pending. The appointment of the
board is expected to prove powerful
lever in getting the men to return to
work and await the governments ac-
ton. This thirteenth day Of the strike
showed the deadlock continuing in all
districts west of the Ohio with the ex-
ception of the extreme northwest.
In Chicago the strikers have made no
gains. The situation was reported "as
more favorable"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
Milwaukee Strikers
Vote to Stay Out
(By Associated Press. J

Milwaukee Switchmen of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway
today virtually voted to continue the
walkout that has tied up the industrial
life in this city for the past two days,
when in meeting this afternoon the.
voted 229 to Sc to adjourn although
officers of the Milwaukee Local 1853 at
tempted to force vote on the issue of
returning to work or continuing the
strike.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
Troops Evacuate
Ruhr Territory
tBy United Press

Paris German delegation here
today confirmed the report that eyacu-
ton of the Ruhr district by the Reich
wher troops has begun. Troops We're
leaving the more peaceful districts to-
day, the German said the withdrawal
of the Reichswher will be conducted
until the number is reduced to that
prepared by the August protocol agree
ment which allowed Germany to keep
a certain number of troops in the Ruhr
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
Up in the Air
on HOwat Case

Pittsburg, Kas State officials today
were without information as to what
would be the next step in the case Of
Alexander M. Howat, president of the
Kansas Mine Workers, and three other
union officials who are in the county
jail at Girard for contempt of court in
refusing to testify before the new
Kansas industrial relations court.
Neither the mine leaders nor their
counsel had given any intimation of
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
RELEASED FROM MURDER CHARGE
fBy United Press)

Markesan, Wis.-Dr. A. ]. Freuden-
berg, charged with the murder of his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Nettie DUTIES, was
released as his case was called before
before Court Commissioner Price this
afternoon. The dismissal was made
at the request of the state.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
Diplomats Reach
New Agreement
40 Assneiated Presa

Rome Questions which viii be dis
cussed at the meeting Of the supreme
allied council al San Reno We're con-
sidered BY the council of ministers
yesterday. Italy has reached an agree
ment with England regarding the
Turkish problem and colonial compen-
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
President Calls
Cabinet Meeting
az Associated Pressl

Washington President Wilson to-
day called meeting of the cabinet for
tomorrow to discuss the general stu
alton" White House officials would
not say the unauthorized railway
strike prompted the call but it was
understood that this will be the MAR
subject under discussion. This is the
first cabinet meeting to be called by
the president since his return from
his western speaking. tour "a very sick
man"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
State Amendments
Are Both Lost
(By Associated Presal

Madison, That both Of the constitu-
tional amendments which were submit.
ted to the people for referendum
vote at the last election have probably
been defeated, was indicated here to-
day from the official returns from So
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
SENATOR'S UNABLE TO TRAVEL.
by United Press

Washington-The Senate foreign re-
lations. committee today deferred con-
sideration of the peace resolution be-
cause the number of committeeman
were unable to attend because pre-
vented from reaching Washington by
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15

Washington-Pa Passage Of the army
reorganization bill by the Senate was
expected today following receipt late
yesterday of the senators who desire
to strip the measure of all provisions
-. $3.50 ,..Ai-o,l e.-r1io..-
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15

Paris Three hundred persons were
killed in the explosion of munitions
dump at Rotenstein, East Prussia, on
Sunday, according to dispatch from
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-15
Martin GilIen
on Shipping Board
lBy Associated Presa

Washington. Martin Gillen of Ra-
cine was today nominated by President
Wilson to be member of the United
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-06-22
MONTHLY MEETING
METHODIST CIRCLE

The monthly literary meeting Of
the Methodist missionary circle met
yesterday with Mrs. C. G. Barnett and
besides being very enjoyable gather
ing there were subjects discussed that
were both interesting and profitable.
The musical selections rendered were
thoroughly appreciated, and those en-
pertaining in this manner were Miss
Ruth Simmons, who delighted all
present with several selections on the
Hawaiian guitar, and Miss Luvy Lee
Schoefiin of Tampa. who sang several
songs. Miss Schoefin was accom-
panied by Miss Ullaine Barnett at the
piano and Miss Simmons on the man.
dolin. At the conclusion Of a pleas.
ant afternoon, Mrs. Barnett assisted
by her daughter, Miss Ullaine served
those present to pineapple ice and
cake.