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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
CAVALRY TROOP
Is MUSTERED IN

Kenosha was officially placed on the
National Guard map of Wisconsin on
Thursday evening at the Chamber of
Commerce assembly hall when Major
Collin Ball, federal inspecting officer,
mustered in sixty-four members of the
recently recruited local cavalry troop.
Captain John D. Alexander, who has
been in Detroit for several days, came
back to Kenosha to be present for the
occasion and take the oath with the
remainder of the company, He is in
command of the company with 1st
Lieut.. George Fladd and End Lieut..
Claus Anderson next in command.
An Interesting Ceremony.
The muster-in recalled the times of
war days. Beneath the "Stars and
Stripes" the sixty new recruits solemn
ly took the federal oath administered
by the federal officer and became mem
bers of the Wisconsin National Guard.
After making an inspection of the
troop, Major Ball complimented the
Kenosha organization on its personnel.
He reminded them of the fact that
they were as truly performing duty
to their nation as those who heard and
answered the call to the colors in the
time of the great war.
Twelve members of the troop were
unable to be present at the muster-in
ceremony and will be regularly sworn
into the troop at one of the early drill
meetings. The first drill of the COM
pany is to be held Monday evening,
April the 18th at the Coliseum.
Horses Come in May.
Major Ball in his address dwelt up
on the opportunity for the young men
of Kenosha to >eceive healthful form
Of recreation through the athletic ac-
tivitics which will be developed in the
cavalry troop and the great value to
each young man from horseback riding
which the thirty-two horses will af-
ford. The horses will be shipped to
Kenosha sometime early in May.
After the talk by Major Ball, Cap
tain Alexander took command of the
troop and read the first order pertain
ing to the organization. This order
appointed temporary non-commissioned
officers for the troop pending an ex-
animation to be held later in which
all members of the troop may par
ticipate. The temporary appointments
era as follows.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Open New Store
ON Park Street
Moskin Brothers to Open Clothing
Store in Building Formerly Occu-
pied by the Jensen Store.

Announcement was made this morn
ing that Moskin Brothers. New York
corporation, operating a chain of more
than sixty stores, would open up a
branch in Kenosha at the room form
erly occupied by the Jensen store at
256 Park street. Alterations are now
being made in the building and the
Kenosha branch of the company is ex-
pected to be opened about April 18th.
They will handle complete line of
mems and women's ready-to-wear
clothing. The Jensen store has been
moved to the Lippert and Jensen store
on Selma avenue and Mrs. Lane, who
had the top shop there, has opened the
store at her home on Sheridan road.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
TRADES COUNCIL MEETS.

The Kenosha Trades and Labor
Council meets tonight at eight O'Clock
in the X. of C. Hall. Further arrange
ments viii be made for the carnival
to be staged in Kenosha the latter part
of May. daylight saving" may have
another inning at this meeting. The
council sometime ago went on record
as opposed to daylight saving and it is
expected that the members of organ.
lied labor will tonight reaffirm their
former stand and oppose daylight saw
ing, this being in harmony with the &C
ton Of the Chicago Federation of La
Dor, and other Wisconsin cities.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Husband IN NAVY
Wife Gets Divorce
Mrs. Edna Fischer Stone Granted Di.
vOrce from Her Husband William
Mckinley Stone.

Alleging extreme cruelty, featured
by throwing of knives and the display
of firearms, Mrs. Edna Fischer Stont
appeared in the Municipal Court Mon.
day afternoon and was granted di.
vorce from her husband, William Nc.
Kinley Stone, who is now in the U. 6
navy but who was represented by az
attorney at the hearing The attor
neys for Stone made no objection t,
the granting Of a degree and signed az
agreement for the division Of the es.
tate. Under the order of the court
Mrs. Stone is given the custody of tn
one minor child. The agreement foi
a division Of the estate was accepted
in lieu of alimony. The couple wert
married February 2, 1915.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
has FOREMAN ARRESTED.

Alex Casper, who lives on North
Congress street, came to the police
Office Monday evening, nursing black
eye and asking for the arrest Of his
former foreman at the American Brass
company. Casper alleged that the
foreman, angry because he had accept
ed work at another factory, attacked
him Monday evening when he called
for his pay envelope. He asserted
that his black eye was caused by q
'black jack" The police told him to
return to the court this morning and
swear out "John Doe" warrant and
go with the police to secure the arrest
of the man he wanted.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Name s0ther Woman
i'm Armstrong Case
(By United Press

Racine Judge Quinlan today issued
q writ for Miss Annie Egilski. In the
meantime jury is being drawn for
trial of charges preferred against
Mayor William Armstrong by his wife.
The attorneys for Mrs. Armstrong at
the opening of court today stated that
Miss Egilski, formerly servant in the
Armstrong home, and the alleged 10th.
err woman" had been spirited away.
The request for further postponement
of the case was denied by Judge Quin-
Ian and the writ issued.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Switchmen's Strike
Brings Big Embargo
(By Associated P=ess)

Milwaukee.-An embargo on all the
freight billed to or routed through
Chicago was issued by the Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul officials today
The order means that thousands of
cars of freight now. enroute from
northern and northwestern points will
be sidetracked. The greater part of
this is to be held at the point of load
ing until the strike is settled. Switch
men at Milwaukee say there will be
no strike here unless it is legally or
dered by the union heads.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
CVX7ITrFrnFTA1'C CTDTTzT
GROWING RAPIDLY
Nine Thousand Men Expected to Be
Out in Chicago District Before
Midnight Tonight.
(By Associated Press)

Chlcago.-Train service throughout
the Chicago district, already seriously
crippled by heavy snow storm, viz
tually was demoralized today by the
spread Of an unauthorized strike of
switchmen, according to reports from
the eleven railroads affected. Fearing
possible riots, John J. Clarity, chief of
police, early today placed the entire
police force on reserve; 500 policemen
patrolled the switch yards last night,
he said. Mr.. Clarity said the situa-
ton was serious and added thas sit
may be necessary to call out the mill
tia and declare military control in the
railroad yards" Approximately $500
switchmen were out at midnight, ac-
cording to strike leaders and the Gen
eral Managers Association reporting
the railroads. The strikers asserted
that 5000 men would be affected to-
day and predicted complete tieup of
freight traffic and serious impairment
of interurban service" Clerks and
other railroad Office employees were
sent into the yards today to help move
cars of perishable freight. Union Off
cials asserted that there was-$15O00,-
600 worth of perishable freight in the
Chicago yards, but railroad officials de-
clare there is much less than that.
Seventeen railroads are affected by the
strike. $4,000 stockvards employees
will be thrown out of work tonight as
a result of the strike of the switchmen.
5000 were laid off when they reported
for duty this morning and the remain
der held TO care for the stock on hand.
Only $500 cattle, 5000 hogs, and 500
sheep came into the yards TODAY as
compared to 10000 hogs alone for this
date last year.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Investigate Report of
French Occupation
Az United pressl

Washington-The United States is
expected to soon make an inquiry of
France as to her intentions with re-
gard to advancing further into Ger
many, it was learned today. This gov
eminent will ask how far the French
propose to go and will inquire as to
the truth of reports that the French
intend to occupy Coblenz, Cologne and
other cities in areas occupied by
American and British troops.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
French Officers
Called to COlOrs
(By Associated Press)

Paris-The utmost secrecy is being
maintained in official circles concern
ing the nature of the military precau-
tions" which Premier Millerand has
instructed Marshal Foch to take in the
Rhine zone. A rumor was current in
Paris this afternoon that a French
army began moving from Mayence and
Weisbaden but the was Office refused
either to confirm or deny the rumor
All officers and soldiers who were on
Easter leaves have been ordered to re-
turn to their units Immediately.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
CuPIn FAmED

Spokane.-"I felt SO lonely in the
marriage license Office l almost rang
the fire alarm to get company" COM
planned man here who said he had
to wait an hour for permission to wed.
eff he's that lonely when he left with
the girl before his marriage, Hevun
help e mlater!" comments the coun-
ty cupid.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Await Action Of
Italy and England
(By United Press)

Washington-The United States
will await action of the attitude OF
Great Britain and Italy before taking
any action in connection with the ad-
vance Of the French into German ter.
ritory, it was stated officially today
This country will probably concur with
any stand taken by those two powers
it was added.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Shipping by Boat
Relieves Congestion
Railroad Strike Forces the Hill Steam
boat Company to Increase
Force.

Owing to the tie-up of freight With
in fifty mile radius of Chicago. the
Hill Steamboat company has been
forced to increase its force nearly fifty
per cent. The boat company employees
are working overtime trying to reduce
the congestion of shipments here, and
are doing everything possible to han
die the business as long as the Chi
cage strike continues.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
American Alone
Has Answered

Paris-Up to noon today the French
government had not received a reply
from Great Britain or Italy to its mott
fication to them of the occupation by
French troops of German cities in the
Rhineland district. The supposition
in official circles here is that the note
sent by Ambassador Wallace for the
United States to Premier Millerand
had some relation to this fact.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Danish Strike
Ends i'm Agreement
(By Associated Press)

Copenhagen.7An agreement to end
the general strike which resulted in
forcing King Christian to dismiss the
Liebe cabinet has been reported by
employers and workmen. The strike
weapon now has been employed with
surprising effect in two important con-
stitutional crisis. The first was in
Germany, where the reactionary gov
eminent set up by Dr. Wolfgang Knapp
was forced to relinnuish power at the
end of Ave days. The success of the
strike in this country was almost as
speedy.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Radicals Cause New
Outbreak i'm SaxOny
(By United Press)

London-New Spartican outbreaks in
the Vogtland district of Saxony were
reported in Berlin dispatches today
The radicals were reported to have re
ceived goods and money especially in
districts around Plauen and Cbenitz.
The state government Of Sazony
threatened to send 10000 troops into
the disordered area
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Five-Cent Piece
Gains In Popularity

Chicago.--The high cost Of living
has been dealt another blow. A Chi
cago manufacturer who supplies ice
cream cones has announced a reduc-
ton in prices for the coming sum
mer that will enable dealers to absorb
the war tax and still sell the cones
at the old price Of nve cents. or else
insert moro ice cream, if the six cent
price is retained.
Cones that sold last year at $3.50 to
$500 per 1000, will wholesale this
season at $500 to $500
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Japanese Acted
to Preserve Order
by Associated Pres.l

Washington-The japanese attack on
Vladivostok, which recently gave
them control Of the city result from
threatened and aggressive acts of a
portion Of the Russian army" accord
ing to official dispatches from the
Japanese army headquarters received
by the Japanese military attache here
today. The declaration was made that
the japanese had no other motive than
to maintain order.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Middle West
Is Storm Swept
(By Associated Press)

Chicago middle and southwest,
heartened by weather bureau predic-
tions of return to balmy spring
weather." today set about digging
themselves oft of record Easter snow
fall. The warm blizzard as official
forecasters designated it, developed in
the Texas panhandle and yesterday
swept rapidly through the central west
and today continues steadily eastward,
the snowfall ranging from six inches
to two feet.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Convention Delegates
on the Block Today
(By United Press)

New York-114 Republicans and LAG
Democratic delegates to the national
convention were on the block today.
They were to be selected as follows:
New York, SO Republicans, 80 Demo-
Gratis; Wisconsin, 26 Republicans, rs
Democrats; Minnesota, "a delegates;
Philippine Islands convention, dele
gates.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
STILL SPENDING WILDLY
War Department Compared to Bibulous
Bluejacket in Extravaganza.

Washington. Some astounding ex-
penditures of public funds which can
not be brushed aside with the state
ment, "oh. we were in a great war; it
could not be avoided" are being
brought TO light. The probe of con-
gress is prying the lid off An extra
VACANT adventure in trucks in peace
times has been disclosed. With the
country facing debt of S24, 1000 ,000,-
600, causing deficit as foretold by
the treasury of $4,000 600, 600, the war
department, is shown by sworn wit
nesses. still to be spending money like
a drunken sailor.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
HASN'T A THING ON OUR TOWN

Toledo.-The rarest painting in To
ledo vanished yesterday after it had
been displayed two hours. ct was
six inches square and done in black
and white on yellow pine. It read:
TO rent and hung on the front door
of a fat"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
FAIR AL AROUND

Oklahoma City.-"Don't youse know
me, jedge," quiried Bill Hleman, ne
gro, charged with sphicatian. use
moved 70 lawn and yo' neighbours
lawn" THAT settles it," announced
His Honor, "I'll charge you like you
charge me. Pay ten
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
CITY TO FIGHT
ON GAS BILLS

With the view of making 1t possible
for all the people of the city to pre-
sent a united front in contending
against rapidly increasing bills for gas
and other utilities Mayor John G..
Joachim announced that he had direct
ed the City Council Committee on Gas
and Light to "sit in" on the investiga-
ton of many complaints against the
sudden soaring of gas and electric light
bills and it is expected that the COM
mittee will hold series Of hearings in
order to give the people chance to
present their complaints and have
these complaints considered in a man
ner which may bring results.
It is admitted that number of COM
plants against the upward tendency
Of the utility bills have been made to
the company. Many of the errors al
legged to have been found have been
explained by officials of the company,
with more or less satisfaction to the
protesting customers but there are still
very large number of complaints to
be cleared away. 1t is declared that
there is general objection to the size
of the gas and electric bills for the
past month.
Make 10 Easy for the People.
"The plan is to make complaining
easier for the people" said Mayor Joa-
chin this morning. 81 have received
personally a large number of com
plants against gas bills and after dis
cussing the matter with other mem
bers of the city family decided that
a special committee should be named
to look into the matter. Understand
that we are not accusing this COM
pany of padding its bills or anything
else. We have not had access to the
books of the company and we have not
examined the complaints but that is
what we propose to do. With the mat
ter in the hands of this council COM
mittee which is entirely familiar with
the methods of the company and which
can get into easy and close touch
with the railroad commission we be-
lieve that the people can be much bet
ter served than to have each individual
make his own complaint to the COM
pany. Alderman Donahue is in charge
of the complaint department, from now
on"
People Slow to Fight 1t Out.
The people have made complaints
to the company but it is admitted that
there are very few of the property
owners who know the methods to be
followed in getting a full investigation
of the complaints against bills rend-
cred by the company. They feel that
if they want to contend against bill
that they are in danger of having their
service cut off and that they are in
danger of being forced to expend large
sums of money contending in the courts
to secure return of service. 1t is
expected that the complaint made by
the city which is to be based on the
various complaints of property own
ers and other patrons of the COM
pany will be in the nature of a
"blanket" complaint and that as com
plant from the city of Kenosha it will
get immediate action from the rail-
road commission.
The officials of the company have
shown willingness to open the books
of the corporation to any regularly APP
pointed agent of the city and it is
thought that this course will be fol-
lowed in the investigation of the gas
bills.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
LIONS TURN IRISH

St. Louis. Mo.-Three cubs, born
to Hans and Gretchen, lions at the
municipal zoo, on St. PatricRs day
are to be named Bridget, Mike and Pat,
it was announced. The parents were
formerly owned by German animal
trainer.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
TOUGHER ON WIFE

spokane-A gentleman here com
planned to the. street car company.
"Pother nights said he. II had to
stand up all the way to Twenty-frst
ard then my wife had to stand until
Twenty-sixth street."
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08

Chicago Tmerous coal vine7 50
Illinois and Kansas were idle today as
the result Of strikes by miners pro-
testing wage awards. It was estimat-
ed that at least 5000 miners were out.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
NO ONE TO COMPLAIN

London Smoking cars have been
done away with on several railways
permitted in all cars save a few. The
new rule is made because of the in
creasing number Of women smokers.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08

The greatest amount OF interest IS
conferred in Racine and Superior which
are fighting for position as second
state city.
In 1910, Superior ranked next to
Milwaukee. Unofficial estimates since
that time place Racine in second posi-
ton. Both cities claim to be in the
500 class, with Racine near the
10000 mark.
Kenosha. Manitowoc, Beloit, James
Vile, La Crosse, Green Bay and other
manufacturing cities are expected to
show large gains
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
Large Shipment Of
Gold Due Thursday
by United Press J

New York-Approximately $18,500,-
600 in gold is expected here Tuesday
on a free liner from England. This
is in addition to $12,760,00o already
reported as en- route.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08
RnRN.

To Mr. and Mrs. F. w Donsing, Jr
Somers, a daughter, on Easter Sunday
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08

First Sergeant Curt Eek
Mess Sergeant Chester Gulan
Stable Sergeant Albert F. Anderson
Supply Sergeant Arthur H. Hansche
Sergeant Edgar Britton
Sergeant Chester S. O'Hanlon
Sergeant Ernie W. Poltrock
Sergeant John E. Borland
Sergeant John R. Lintner
Corporal BENZ. H. Hassler
Corporal Lewis D. Before
Corporal Rey F. Pelaez
Corporal Carl Gutenberg
Corporal Frank G.. Ketcham
Corporal Clarence T. Curtis
Corporal Arthur w. Lindahl
Corporal John r. Hanschman
Bugler Paul C. Rohde
Bugler Lloyd Symmonds
Cook Grady Postelle
Cook Anthony NJ. Iorii
Horse Sheer Charles W. Ziegler
Horse Sheer Alexander S. Musial
Saddler Arthur G. Royce.
Major Medium Thanks Guardsmen.
After the regular muster-in cere-
mony was completed, Major Horace J.
Mellum, who has been the leading
spirit in the organization Of the Ke-
nosha cavalry troop and whose enthu-
siasm has been responsible largely
for its success thanked the guardsmen
who had heard this call to duty and
declared that he felt confident that
they would find profit and enjoyment
in serving the colors.
Troop Gets Old Name.
This morning word was received
from state headquarters that the War
Department had approved of the change
in the letters of the Kenosha and Fort
Atkinson troops and that the Kenosha
cavalry troop will be known as Troop
E. The change was asked in order
that the local unit might have the
same designation as the war troop
organized here and later converted into
battery Of artillery Fort Atkinson
offered no opposition to giving Keno
sha its old letter.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-04-08

AMERICAN CONSUL is DEAD.
Edinburgh, Scotland Rufus Elem
ing, American consul here, is dead
Smyrna times., 1920-08-18
FOILS WOULD-BE BURGLAR
Harvey S. Armstrong; WakefuIness
Led to Thwarting Newark Robbery

Harvey S. Armstrong; WakefuIness
Led to Thwarting Newark Robbery
The wakefulness of Harvey S. Arm
strong frustrated the attempt of a
burglar to rob the general store of
Nathan NJ. Motherall, College avenue
and Main street, Newark, early We'd
nesday morning. Mr.. Armstrong lives
in the adjoining house andwas unable
to sleep because, as he thought, of
"the gnawing of bone by a dog" He
got out of bed with the intention of
routing the dog. Looking out the
window he discovered a man trying to
force the back door to the store with
a jimmy. The thief had succeeded
partly in getting in when Mr.. Arm
strong frightened him with cries. He
left the place but dropped his jimmy
and cap, both of which were turned
over to Magistrate Lovett The cap
bears the name of a Denton, Md,
dealer and it is the belief the thief
was one of gang of negroes who re-
Gently came from that place to work
in Newark. The burglar fired a shot
at Mr.. Armstrong in his flight, but
missed his target.