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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-20
operation performed. He feels much
better and is glad he had it done

operation performed. He feels much
better and is glad he had it done.
The post office building has been
redecorated thruout. Electric lights
have been rearranged and added to
where needed. The lobby floor needs
repairing after which everything will
be refreshed and beautifed They
are about ready now for the new
desks, cabinets, and fixtures.
John McGirr, who is we'll known in
this city but who halls from DeKalb.
H.. is in Grand Rapids in the inter
ests of an excavating machine which
he has invented, and is trying to or
ganiZe a stock company among the To-
cal business men to manufacture the
machine here. Mr.. McGirr has the ma
chine patented and has recommenda-
tions on it from some authorities in
this line of manufacture, which indi-
Gates that the machine is all right.
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Sanderson and
children, of Shawano, motored over
Saturday and spent Sunday with Mrs.
Sanderson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
S. Renne in this city
The pupils of the continuation
school enjoyed picnic Tuesday af-
ternoon at the Pavilion. Prof w.
A. Sprise and Miss Luella Breene chap
eroned the party.
William Kaye, farmer in the town
of Hansen. paid fine of $50 and costs
amounting to S475 IN Judge w. H.
Gets Court Monday afternoon on a
charge of catching game fish out of
season. The charge was preferred
against the farmer by Game Warden
VIM. A. Cole, a resident of Vesper.
Warden Cole caught the defendant
with the fish in his possession while
he was fishing in the creek.
A. NJ Stondall of Madison, was in
the city the past week. He will be
remembered by many when he and Mr..
Oftelie owned large tracts of land in
Wood county. They were owners of
the Witter Hotel property at that time
Mr.. Oftelie still holds a part interest
in said property.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P Hirzy were in
Stevens Point Tuesday to attend the
Hirzy-Hein wedding which was sol
on that day.
Orson P Cochran, piano tuner left
Monday for Greenwood, where he will
spend ten days or two weeks profess
sionally.
Mrs. John Steib, Sr.. Birch street
was pleasantly surprised at her home
on Monday evening by a number of
ladies who dropped in to help cele-
brate her birthday, Mrs. Steib receiv-
ed a number of pretty gifts. Refresh
ments were served and both hostess
and guests enjoyed one of the pleas
ant evenings of the social season.
Mrs. R. M. Gibson entertained six
friends at six-thirty dinner last ev-
ening at her home on Third street
south. The table was prettily de-
corated with spring blossoms. Mr..
Harold Ingram of Wausau was an
out-of- town guest After dinner the
party attended the dance at the Elks
Club.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-20
WANTED!

We offer for sale our home
property at 1927 Third Ave. n.
Fhe house contains all modern
conveniences. c.. w. PauluS.
ATTENTION. want to hear from
partly having farms for sale. Give
9rice and description. L. w. Borah,
Box 248. Champaign, I'll. 2tc.
FOR SALE-Three houses located
n Washington avenue between 10th
and 11th Sts. North, adjoining F. J.
Wood homestead block. For terms
and particulars enquire at this Of
fee. tt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-20

Discipline is necessary in conduct
ing a successful business, just as it
is in the army. But the dicipline that
is voluntary on the part Of the employe
and not enforced by the employer is
the kind that produces best results.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-20
PROBABLY IN
INTEREST Of
new PARTY

That the committee of forty-eight,
intends to take an active part in Wis
consin politics during the approaching
campaign is indicated by literature
which is being sent out to members
from the State Headquarters in Mil
Waukee This literature is prepara-
tory to the election of an Executive
Committee of Nine, to be held by mail
vote closing June 3rd. Eighteen can
didates have been nominated, the list
including men of statewide promi-
nence. The candidates are:
c. B. Ballard, Appleton.
Melissa V. Brown, Madison.
Carl r. Berg, Manitowoc
Geo. F. Comings, Eau Claire.
Claude A. Downs, Lake Geneva
Otto Engel, Randolph
Theo. R. Faville, Oshkosh.
Geo. H. Gabel, Shorewood
Ada L. James, Richland Center.
j. NJ. Klauer, Cassville.
Henry Krumrey, Plymouth.
j. Weller Long, Madison
Rex. |. McCreery, Green Bay.
E. H. Naber, MayvilIe.
Andrew Noll, Chiffon.
]. j. Oberle, New Coeln.
G. w. Schmidt, Stanley.
A. J. Schmitz, Milwaukee.
Senator Schultz, Milwaukee
The Committee of 48 is national
movement which announces itself as
an attempt to "unite the liberals of
America for effective influence" Lit
erature recently sent out from their
National Headquarters in New York
proposes the formation of anew liber-
al party to be launched at an approach
ing national convention of the organi-
zation in Chicago, early in July.
There has been considerable specu-
lation as to the real significance of [
THE COMMITTEE OF 48 movement T
in Wisconsin. In certain quarters, it +
is looked upon as a clever move to or
ganize in the interests of Senator La
Toilette While the most active work /
er in the Wisconsin organization, Ar
thur j. Sweet, a Milwaukee engineer,
has not previously been connected with
partisan politics, it will be noted that
the nominations to Executive Commit /
tee include several very active La Fol-
lette men.
Some significance may also be at
tached to the fact that THE COM I
MITTEE of 48 in Wisconsin is organ
lied under a strong autonomy, which +
makes it semi-independent of the ma
tional movement. The state organi-
zation has refused to commit itself
to the new party idea, pending the ac-
tion of the Chicago and San Francis +
co conventions in the matter of presi- F
Dental candidates and platforms. An
nouncement has been made that late in
June, after the Republican and Demo
cratic parties have selected presiden- |
tial candidates and platforms, ref
erendum vote of the Wisconsin 4Sers
will determine whether the state or
ganization will support one of the old
parties or join the national new party
movement
Asked as to the La Toilette aspects
of the movement, Arthur J. Sweet, Sec
retary of the Wisconsin organization,
said:
1.-THE COMMITTEE OF 48 is or
ganized in support of principles, not
of personalities. 1t is absolutely un-
true that we are organized in the in
terest of Senator La Toilette or Of any
other political leader. We have no in
tention Of repeating the mistake of the
Bull-Moose party in building up our
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-05-20

0n Leading Varieties of land and
AU water fowls, bred for heavy
laying. Pure bleoded stock Write
for our low prices on eggs and baby
chicks.
SWEET POULTRY FARM
r. F. Sweet, Proprietor If
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
Evening star., 1920-05-30

Please bear In MiAd that the
exceptional valae& AentieAed In this
advertisement are q e0ApaFatively
small portion Sf the special lots
0fIefeA tAroakAtut the Atork.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-08
Johnson Has Last Say

CHICAGO. June 7.-At convention eve popular rally tonight, Senator Hi ram Johnson declared the Republican party must not hide or skulk" on the treaty issue and must see it goes be- fore the country with 'clean hands. y
 Speaking to a capacity audience ln the big Auditorium where the 1916 Progressive national convention was held. the California delegate kept his hearers cheering as he rapped the "servilc press and the Republican leaders who. he said wanted to make the party "a party for the few Some of these men, he declared. "are in the saddle all over the country and are today in evidence in Chicago" His demand for repeal of war laws was loudly cheered. Another whoop went up when he said the ''big profiteer had escaped punishment through lack of administration effort in executing the law.
 Ear splitting cheers greeted Senator Johnson and Senator Borah as they walked to the center of the stage in the California delegation. After seven minutes cheering the band played the | Star Spangled Banner" and then . there was a mixture of cheering and band selections covering 15 minutes. ] Senator Johnson was introduced by ! A. D. L.asker of Chicago. Cheering continued in some parts of the the ater during the brief introduction ! speech.
 In opening his address. Senator
 Johnson paid a. tribute 10 Senator
 Eorah who he said had pioneered the
 way in the campaign for the policies
 they represented
Arizona republican., 1920-06-08
BETTER TRAFFIC
 WILL AID FIGHT
 ON H. C .L., CLAIM
rRepubllcan A. P. Leased Wirel

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, June T-Thc whole force of the NatioDal Wholesale Grocers' association will be directed at securing better transporta- ton conditions and to remedy what prominent wholesale grocers from all parKs of the country say is an impos sibie situation. This much was decided today when the executive committee endorsed resolutions which were adopted by the board of directors of the association, now in convention at the Broadmoor.
 The resolutions:
 Resolved that We urge all distrib- utors of foods in order to relieve the present serious car shortage, to expe- dite the loading and unloading of cars, and wherever practicable to load cars to capacity.
 That we favor suitable provision by congress and the interstate commerce commission for immediate financial aid from the government to enable the railways to restore and greatly in- crease their equipment, and. finally that the interests of the producers and consumers as well as of manufacturing and other distributing interests in the country we favor the provision of ade- qUate revenue to meet the reasonable needs of the carriers"
Arizona republican., 1920-06-08
CHICAGO POLICE NOT TO MODEST SUFFRAGE CONVENTION TICKETS
[RepubIfean A. ?. Leased WIrel

CHICAGO, June T-Picketing of tho convention by the National Woman's party promises to be serene. Hopes of some suffragists that the police would interfere with the demonstrations were dashed today when Mayor Thompsons office announced that the women might picket at will Tentative plans had been made by the piclIets for their defense.
 Mrs Abby Scott Baker and Miss Doris Stevens today urged presidential possibilities to aid them by requesting the governors of Vermont and Con- necticut to call special sessions of their legislatures to pass on suffrage
 Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania promised to get in touch with the gov ernor of Vermont and press him for a special session. His headquarters said tonight all attempts to reach the executive had failed, but that they still were trying.
 The first pickets, about 150, all car rying banners. will take places in front of the Coliseum shortly after a.. m. tomorrow. PicHeting will continue through the convention.
 The problem of financing the pick eting was solved today when Mrs. c. B. Wood and Mrs. c. C. Havemyer contribute7 s1,OO0 and $500 respee- tiTely.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-08
Wood Swings Part Of N. Y. Delegation
 For First Ballot

CHICAGO, June 7.-Wood forces to- day made a5 determined effort to swing the New York delegation to the sup port of their candidate on the first bal- lot. General Wood was entitled to New York support, they argued. be- cause of his efforts in establishing mill itary training camps at Plattsburgh.
 As a result the Butler leaders be- gan defensive operations. James k. Sheffield, William Barnes and Sena- tor Wadsworth were called into eon- ference and workers attached to the Republican state organization, laEer began q canvass of the delegates in an effort to line them up soiid1y for Butler. It was admitted that the fight to present an unbroken front of SS del egates had failed, but they said they were asurred not more than six or eight would go to Wood
Arizona republican., 1920-06-08
u. $. CONTROL IF PACKERS URGED BY THE FARMERS
LRepubIican A. P. Leased wIrel

CHICAGO. June '. - Republican platform builders reported substantial progress today on tentative drafts, with promise of quick action by the resolutions committee as a result of preliminary work. Group differences remained, but leaders said there were higher hopes of a harmony" platform after the blanks are smoothed and the shavings swept out in committee.
 The league of nations plank con- tinued today to engrosS several groups Another difference loomed over labor policies. including demands for endorsing anti-Strike and similar legislation. Settlements, however, were predicted.
 The supreme courts decision on pro- hibition brought forth renewed discus sion of a prohibition plank. Prohibi- ton advocates were planning to urge. a strong enforcement plank with declaration against any "beer and wine" amendment to the Nolstead law. Many party leaders, however, are dis posed to keep the platform silent on prohibition with the possible exception of a strong law enforcement" plank.
 Hope For Treaty Solution
 Both factions in the treaty dispute worked many hours today, with the hope of leaders that solution partially, if not entirely satisfactory, 10 all would be found.
 The resolutions committee tomorrow is expected to begin soon after the conventions opening.
 Committee members were chosen in the state caucuseS today with virtu- ally all leaders among the member ship.
 For the committee chairmanship, | Senator Watson of Indiana and ogden l.. Mills of New York. were the only open candidates.
 ] The national board of farm organi- zations today virtually completed the ] agricultural blanks it will ask to have l included. One would exact a party i pledge for agricultural representation 1 in the cabinet and federal commis- sions.
 Other blanks asked for are:
 A pledge that farmers. shall have full, free and unprecedented right to ! cooperative marketing of products and purchase of supplies and protec- l tion against discrimination
 Ask Federal Control of Packers Effective national control of pack CTS and other industries engaged in the manufacturing, transportation and distribution of farm produces and SUD- plies.
 Legislation to check the evils o1 1 farm tenancy" the perpetuation ane strengthening of the federal farm loaT system, the improvement of farm loar facilities and the inauguration of 2 system for cooperative personal credit provision to accord agriculture the same consideration in tariff legisla- ton as is accorded to other interests conservation of coal. oil water power and protection of commercial timber lands; repeal of laws restricting rights of free speech, free press and peace l able assemblageS, and opposition tc compulsory military training.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-08
PLEDGES SUPPORT
 n WOOD DESPITE
 PRIMARY RESULTS
sweepina Victory for Drys

CHICAGO. June 7.=RefusaI of one sf Oregonrs 10 delegates, Judge Wallace NTcCamaut of Portland, to vote in ac- eordance with the result of the Ore ron primary. won by Senator Johnsons 4odav developed an unprecedented nroblem for the convention. involving .elJ,ereuce to or freedom from instruc- tion of all primary chosen delegates Tor ,T candidates. X spirited and pro tracted fight in the midst of the first ballot was expected
 Judge McCamant has given notice .baf he will vote for General Wood. be- (ause. he contends, his own election did not bind him to Senator Johnson.
 The oregon delegate contends that as he was a recognized w ood sup ll,,seference for Johnson is not obllga- forzy mon him. The other nine ore syonians. however. are to vote for John son. .e.,,,+.,d v-efeYar ,oaders declared. is new and Its deci- i0,, is I'D to the convention uurlhA tbe call of the first ballot xvbila inc immediate dispute affects
 n,a Wood or Johnson vote. the -f,1,cin1e to be established is regardee 1 affecting all primary eleCtel UelS
 a+es of every candidate A deelslol 11-staining the oregon delesdtec u we, Ns
 t5 might operate to give lfeeloli s,fi. t-,-+rucfions to all such delegates iV.l1 r+C,. Johnson has given notc
 'ovnects a solid Oregon vote ant
 i1I firbt for it. asserting Nlolt1loh ,l, . U Mii +afe urinary instruction IS dlS hoIl9Io',', oregon case. he said is th
 iiF ,.,a4fon of its kind among n 2.ttf ar delegates. Tour -\eot t7N N ''oitltSg 9eierate tes. however have de isr-od they would vote TOT " ocor, oou Us
 ,,te the state victory Ter
Arizona republican., 1920-06-08
ASKS RELEASE ID. ENGAGE IN MORE
 ACTIVE DUTIES
Retirement Will Not Injure Service Says A. E. F.
 Leader
RANKING OFFICER
Made Full General Upon Return From France
 For Life
IRepubIIcan A. p. Leased WIrel


 WASHINGTON, June 7-Gen- eraI Pershing will retire from ac tice service within a few months. He announced his intention today in a letter to Secretary Baker.
 The A. E. F. commander de clared he felt he could give up his military duties without impair ment of the service and "thus be free to engage in something more active" He did not indicate his future activities.
 Has Long Wanted to Resign
 The generals letter to Secretary Baker follows:
 Dear MT. Secretary:
 Referring to our conversation of a. few days ago I wish to say that 1t has long been my desire to return to civil life. Throughout my military career [ have been very much occupied. and tha assignments that have fallen to my lot during recent years have been more Or less important
 ''It now appears my duties are not likely to be of a character that will re- quire more than a portion of my time. Under the circumstances, l feel that after the completion of the work con- templated by the army reorganiza ton act, I could relinquish military duty without detriment to the service and thus be free to engage in something more active
 Therefore. unless a situation should develop to justify my remaining. contemplate taking the step indicated within the next few months.
 Should the necessity arise in a time of crisis or otherwise, assure you, MT. Secretary, I shall stand ready to serve my country in the future, as [ have in the past.
 With great respect and high esteem. l remain very sincerely.
 JOHN J. PERSHINGv
 Decision of General Pershing to re- tire came as a surprise to Washington His prospective future detail had never been announced. but several times he had been mentioned in connection with the office of chief of staff
 May Be Dark Horse"
 General Pershing as a Republican candidate, had been put forward in the Nebraska and Michigan primaries, but delegates pledged to other candidates were elected. Political observers at Chicago, however, have mentioned him among dark horses.
 The A. E. r. commander will retire as a full general, that title for life having been conferred on him by con- gress. He will be GO years old next September and would not reach the retirement age until 1924.
 The selection of Pershipg to lead and organize the A. F. r. was made soon after this country entered the war. In June 1917, he went to France. He re- turned last September, after comple- ton of the work of winding up the af- fairs of the A. F. F., he left on an in spection trip, just finished.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-08
Senatorial Race In
 Iowa Closest Ever

DES MONIES. 1a-. June 7-senator Albert E. Cummins was leading his opponent, Smith w. Brookhart, for the Republican nomination for senator from Iowa, according to scattered re- turns from todays primary.
 The returns, as tabulated by the pes Moines Register from 1S6 out of 2.29T precincts, gave Cummins, 15.588, Brookhart, 13,041.
 Returns for Republican nomination for governor from 192 precincts gave F. R. Moore, 5.395 N. b. Kendall. 4.972 H. M Havner, 4,513, J. IF. Deems. 3,7S7.
Arizona republican., 1920-06-08
JOHNSON TELLS WHY HE SHOULD
 BE NOMINATED
Gives Argument In Favor of Own Nomination In State ment to Press and Final Campaign Shots at Gi- gantic Meetings Conven- ton Hall

CHICAGO. June Senator Hiram Johnson put forward tonight the argu- ment in favor of his own nomination for president by the Republican na- tional convention.
 Before a mass meeting, attended by many delegates, he pleaded for what he called a heads up, eyes open" party stand, from attempts to hide in the shadow of privilege" Defining two big issues, he declared the first was the high cost of living, to be coped with not wholly by new law, but by un- shrinking administration of the pres ent law" The second issue, interna- tional, he covered flatly with the dec laration: T am opposed to the pres ent covenant of the league of nations, ' emphasizing his opposition to the league plan of the Versailles treaty
 "A gainst it, the Republican party must take it's stand" he declared. There can be no hiding or skulking upon an issue Of this magnitude. Iu this campaign, men must march under the polygiot banner Of European i'm perialism and internationalisln. or un- der the old Stars and Stripes" Senator Johnson expressed his faith in American business men and the standards of American business integ rity and patriotism in dealing with the high cost of living but declared there was very small group in the ranks
 
 practices were nefarious.' These he l accused of breeding radicalsm.' Welcomes Radical" Attacks A new epithet. that of radical he i asserted has been flung at him by the kept press Asserting his belief in stringent application of law to those who advocate the overthrow by force and violence of the American govern ment," he indicated he welcomed at i tacks from sources he described. 1 If it be radical to demand 100 per 1 cent service from public officials and | to insist upon justice and decency and 1 righteousness in government; if 1t be 1 radical to preach that humanity have equal consideration with property" he said, and finally if it be radical to be just American. 1 accept the challenge.'
 Touching on the league of nations or which he said his whole campaign was based, he declared:
 "Longingly our eyes were turned tC Paris during the secret deliberations With the presentation of the covenant came our disillusionment. We foun6 not a union of the free people of the world, but we found the perpetuatioI of old imperialism.
 Peoples were forgotten. Rulers re mained supreme. Progress was pre- cluded. Every existing injustice per petuated.
 Instead of a pact to prevent war we were gwen a tSStS ue Lo iietiiAteNii the present existing power. Instead O that which would enable humanity t' expand and grow, to progress and t prosper we found humanity shack eled, and the world put in a straigh jacket, imposed for all the years u come.
 Instead of disarmament, everywher' were increased armaments. The hope of those who had earnestly wished ant fervently prayed were blighted and de stroyed The document represente' the triumph of cynical old world di pIomacy, the defeat of new world i'm perialism.