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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
Master Builders Discuss
Increased Wage Demand
Of Carpenters.
TO STANDARDIZE THEM
Contractors Insist Concessions
Would Force Them to Give
Up Work in Kenosha.

Kenosha master builders at meet
ing held on Tuesday evening in the
assembly room at the Chamber Of
Commerce building agreed to stand
pat" on their refusal to grant the in
crease in wages to $1.35 per hour re-
Gently asked by union carpenters Of
the city. While no record vote was
taken the discussion at the meeting
showed that the sentiment Of the con-
tractors was that it would be impos-
sible for them to grant this increase
and that they would be forced to close
up building operations in Kenosha,
October the 1st if the union carpenters
enforced their demands.
More than seventy members of the
master builders organization were
present at the meeting and took part in
the discussion Of the present grave
crisis in the building situation.
Would Call for Others.
The master builders brought out at
their meeting that the demand Of the
carpenters, il, granted. would only be
the start Of general increase all
along the line in the building trades.
They insist that this agitation was
started BY the union painters who re-
Gently secured an increase Of S1.25 an
hour. They declare that if carpenters
secure S1.35 SIC will only be natural for
plasterers, plumbers and electricians
to demand other increases and that
some of these trades are already con
sidering asking for these increases.
"The carpenters demand and those
which would follow it will force us
to close building operations on Octo-
Der the 1st, if they are pushed" de-
clared one Of the leading contractors.
1.-The only thing that we. can do is to
join together aDd finish up all con-
tracts shat are absolutely necessary
and close the season earlier this year.
Another season may help bring solu-
ton Of the difficulty"
Need Standardized Scale.
The master builders appointed a
committee to secure additional infor-
nation on wage scales for the various
trades and to report absolutely regard
ing the wages paid in Kenosha as com
pared with other cities. The builders
declare that this Investigation will
show that the wages are higher here
now than in many other cities and
that they may be the highest paid in
the United States. They pointed out
that during the past year the carpen-
terfs have twice raised their scale
starting at 85 cents and jumping year
ago to s100 and later increasing to
F$1.t21a which is now being paid.
I've must either quit building or
come to some settlement with the
union workmen whereby the scales
will be standardized said one Of the
contractors I'VE cannot contract for
| the erection Of buildings on one scale
and have it raised on US at every turn
Of the wind. We are hoping that the
carpenters and all tradesmen will see
the necessity Of stabilizing the building
situation and not force US to take some
other steps out Of the situttion."
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
Slayer of Student
Given Prison Term
by Associased praasi

Woodsville, n. H-Robert T. Meads
Of LaGrange, ILL.,, a junior at Dart
mouth College, who shot and killed
Henry E. Maroney Of Medford. Mass,
after drinking bout in one Of the
fraternity houses at Dartmouth, today.
pleaded guilty to manslaughter and
was sentenced to is to 20 years at hard
labor in the state prison. He will be-
gin his term at once. It is said that
the youths father, who il lawyer,
eounselIed him to plead guilty to man
slaughter after he had thoroughly IN
vestigated the circumstances connected
with the shooting and could find no
valid defense for his sons rash action
in attacking his friend.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
Great Funeral for
Mayor McSwiney
By United Press J

London. The latest bulletin from
Sim Fein headquarters today said the
condition Of Terence MacSwiney, lord
MAYOR of Cork, remains unchanged.
Physicians were puzzled over Macswi-
ney's grip on life. Although practic-
ally in comatose condition, the hung
er striking prisoner was conscious. He
talked with his wife yesterday, whisp-
ering to her his desires as to funeral
rites. He asked her to arrange for
simple Catholic services with the flu
neral Grafton all in the Irish Language.
Despite MacSwiney's request, Sim
Fein leaders said they planned to make
the services the greatest demonstration
in Ireland's history. Physicians re-
iterated their assertions Macswiney
will be given nourishment as soon as
he becomes unconscious. Medical men
refused prediction as to how long the
prisoner can live. His alternating
gains and relapses have puzzled them.
Yesterday only q stethoscope could de-
teet heart beat, vet he was conscious
and strong enough to whisper
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
FRENCH PRESIDENT
TO QUIT OFFICE,
Paul Deschanel to Hand in His Resig
nation Within fac Next Few
Days fter 0fny Term.
nv UBfts5 prss.5


Paris-President DeschaneI is to re-
sign this week, the French foreign Of
flee admitted today. The president is
suffering from neurasthenia, it was
said and his mental condition is worse
than his physical. A meeting Of the
cabinet was expected to be called inn
mediately upon the return Of Premier
Millerand from Switzerland TO eonsid-
er DeschanePs successor. The cabinet.
it was believed will be summoned FRI
day The Echo de Paris declared that
Millerand has assured his friends he
is not candidate for the presidency.
Paul Deschanel, at the age of sixty
four was elected president of France.
1t was the climax of long public ca
reer in which he had served in minor
capacities in several departments. Be
fore election he was a member of the
chamber of deputies and presided over
that body His election as president
aroused little enthusiasm. 1t was re-
garded largely as a rebuke to his op-
ponent, Premier CIemenceau. Des-
chanePs former mental vigor appeared
leaking after his election and there
were many rumOrs as to his physical
condition. Recently he has been in the
country under care of a physician
Shortly after his election Desehanel
was found by a railway track walker
wandering along the road in his night
clothing. He explained he had either
walked or fallen from moving train
in his sleep. The president was re-
garded as handsome and magnetic
man
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16

That the appraised value of the
theatre and lease holdings of the late
Charles Pacini would pass the $780,
600 mark, was indicated today in an
unofficial statement from those who
are connected with the business of APP
praising the properties left by the
slain theatre man and all of which
may be disposed of in order to settle
up the estate. While the report of
the board of appraisers will not be
filed until Thursday, it is understood
that after thorough investigation of
the holdings they have reached an
agreement which will bring the total
value of the property to SOL 000
While it is said that the appraisers
have reached an approximate agree
ment regarding the values of the four
chief properties in, the estate, the Ma
jestic Theatre, the New Strand and
Butterfly theatres and the lease on
the Eichelman Block, no statement as
to the exact values would be given
out today. It was said that. in the last
review Of the figures several changes
had been found necessary and for
that reason no definite figures were
yet available.
Based on Receipts from Properties.
The appraised value of the proper
ties have been very difficult to obtain
due to the fact that the personal ele-
ment enters largely into the value of
a theatre property. Mr. Pacini had
built up the business of the Majestic
and Butterfly theatres and receipts
from these houses for a short time
prior to his death and for the time
which they have been open since the
funeral furnished a basis for the ap-
praisal values. It is admitted that
values of theatres fluctuate greatly
with the management but the apprais-
ers, it is said, after thorough inves-
tigation have arrived at these figures
as just estimate of the money which
should be received by the estate for
the properties.
It has not been definitely decided
what action will be taken regarding
the disposition of the property. 1t
had been planned to accept bids for
the theatres from the many purchas-
ers who had flocked to Kenosha since
the theatre owner was killed and with
this in mind the appraisers were nam
ed. No formal bids have yet been re-
ceived for the property although Ad-
ministrator Joseph Funck has been APP
preached several times by prospective
purchasers for the properties.
Impediments to Purchasers.
eve are not certain that any of
these prospective purchasers are will
ing or able to meet the conditions
which must be met by anyone who
buys any of these properties" explain
ed Attorney Calvin Stewart, who is the
legal advisor, of the heirs of the late
Mr.. Pacini ain every Instance it
would be necessary for the purchaser
to give large bond to the estate to
assure that the provisions of the con
tracts which Mr.. Paeini had secured
would be carried out and that there
would be no danger of cancellation Of
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
Purse Stolen
from Church Room
Police Seek Thief Who Secured Money
and Automobile Keys from First
Congree ational Church.

It's alright to 60 to church, but bet
ter leave your valuables somewhere
other than in the dressing room Of the
church. This was the decision Of the
police this morning following a report
from Mrs. F w. B. Achen. wife of a
former sheriff Of Kenosha county who
told the police that her purse contain
ing s25 in money and some automobile
keys had been stolen from the dressing
room Of the First Congte gational
Church on Tuesday evening. Mrs.
Achen had no idea as to who the
church thief could have been and the
police have not as yet been able to get
any clew to his Of her identity.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
MacSWiney Is
Growing Weaker
Irish Leader on Hunger-Strike Be
comes Delirious in Cell at
BrixtOn Jail
fBy United Press1

London Lord Mayor Mac swiney
became delirious last night and raved
for hours. Believing that he was
leading a charge of seins Fein troops
into battle he shouted wild commands
and cheers This morning realizing
his condition he begged his relatives
to gag him in order that he might
not betray secrets Of the Irish cause
to TIE English. He is suffering from
severe pains across the shoulders, his
sister stated today His mind is also
duller. Physicians stat that it is the
beginning of the end as both mind and
body are losing their strength and the
end is near.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
Theatre and Lease Holdings of Late Charles
Pacini to Be Appraised around
$101,OOO
BASED ON INCOMES FROM PROPERTY
Appraisers After Investigation into Business Affairs of
Deceased Are Close to Agreement To-day
Many Purchasers for Holdings

them through negligence on the part
of the new owner"
Attorney Stewart declared that the
fling of the report Of the appraisers
In the near future would open the way
to find out whether the prospective
purchasers were able to meet these
provisions. He intimated. however,
that there was still a possibility that
the heirs would continue to operate
the theatres and the properties as they
have been doing for the past month
and that they would certainly do this
# there was any possible way in which
a transfer would jeopardize the valte
of the leases or franchises
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
BOY STRUCK BY TRUCK.

For the second time in two days
serious accident occurred at the corner
Of Ridge street and Grand avenue,
when Richard, the eight-year son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stone, 68 Rice
avenue, was run down just after two
o'clock today by motor truck nego-
tiating the crossing at this point. The
driver of the truck stopped his car
and carried the boy to his home. At d
late hour this afternoon the extent of
his injuries had not vet been an
nounced by attending physicians bat
it was believed that all danger Of
death lad passed unless unforeseen
complications. develop.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
PRESENTS STUFF CERTTFICATE.

Washington Secretary of State Col
by today was presented with the GER
tifcate Of the ratification Of the Stuff
rage Amendment by Connecticut. The
presentation was made By Miss Cath
crime Flanagan Of the National Wo-
mems Party. No ceremony viii at
tend the fling By Secretary Colby as
he, has already issued the formal
proclamation ratEying the suffrage
amendment,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
BAKER PLEADS FOR RESERVE.
lBY Aasnclnfed &c.. J

State College, Pa. In an appeal to
the students Of all the nation, Secre-
tary Of War Baker today urged young
men here to enroll in the Reserve Of
fcers' Training Corps and SO aid the
government in the solution Of one of
its most vital problems, officers for the
army in case a necessary war should
suddenly be declared.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
URGE EXCLUSION OF JAPs
LBy Assoeiated -


Washington Veterans of the
Wars in conference here to-
day passed resolution urging Con-
gress to amend the Federal Constitu-
ton 50 as To prohibit japanese immi-
grafton to the United States which IS
allowed under the so-called gentle
mans agreement
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
Many Want saftig's Job.
First BlOodshed
to Democrats
fRr limited PA

Chicago-The first bloodshed in to-
days state primary election came when
Michael Fellessey, primary worker for
a Democratic senator, was shot and
killed BY Collins Powers, a Chicago
policeman. The shooting started over
an argument near polling booth.
Powers was arrested.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
SEARCH FOR DOUGLAS MOORE.

sault Ste Marie, Mich. Search for
Douglas Moore, who is alleged to have
shot and killed George Elliott, farmer
and brick manufacturer near here, yes
terday, was continued today. A posse
which secured the surrounding country
last night returned without finding any
trace of Moore.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
NEw LAws zoe LANDLoRps.

Madison W. H. Bender Of the State
Rent Regulation Board today recon
mended to Governor Philip that Mil
waukee landlords be compelled to give
data on the actual cost Of all building
that they are renting and be forced to
lower their rents in case it is found
they are making exorbitant returns On
,their-in investments in buildings
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
no WoRD FRoM eoYERNoR.

Although Attorney R. V. Baker was
informed Tuesday that Gov Philipr
would be in his Offices today, all at
tempts to reach the state executive by
telephone have been futile. None the
less Mr. Baker feels certain that ac-
ton Of q definite nature on present
conditions at the, county jail will be
secured by Friday.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
Must Vote Again
on Suffrage Law
tBy United Press

Hartford, Conn. The Connecticut
legislature, which yesterday ratified
the federal suffrage amendment, must
vote on that measure again. Governor
Marcus Holcomb believing yesterdays
action unconstitutional. has called an
other special session for Tuesday for
the specific purpose Of acting upon the
amendment.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
ORDER CLEANUP
OF ALL LICENSES
Police Ordered to Arres
All Violators of the City's
License Ordinances.
SCORES UNDER FIRE

Scores of Kenosha people are facing
prosecution in the municipal court on
account of their failure to observe the
city license ordinance and Chief Of
Police Owen O'Hare this morning is
sued an executive order directing mem
bers of the police force Of the city
to visit every store in the city and
see that the stores have the proper
licenses. 1t is admitted that many Of
the store keepers have paid no atten
ton to the city license ordinances and
they are selling soft drinks, cigarettes
and some Of them near and nearer beer
without ever going near the Office of
the city clerk to make an application
for a license. Efforts have been made
to get these people to pay the
licenses, but these efforts have only
resulted in a small number of license
being taken out.
Many Concerns Effected.
The formal order to the police af-
fects meat market, saloons, ice cream
parlors, milk dealers, junk dealers,
fruit peddlers junk peddlers, pool halls,
bowling alleys all stores selling soft
drinks and cigarettes, restaurants and
bakeries, clubs and drug stores, and
stands on the street where articles sub
ject to the city license are sold.
Under the ordinances most Of these
license fees were due on the first of
July and the police hold that the people
have had plenty Of time to get them,
Before noon today the police officers
active in the drive had brought il two
restaurant keepers charged with oper-
ating without a state bakery license
and two other store keepers who were
charged with selling soft drinks and
cigarettes without license. The men
were ordered taken to court to plead
to the charges against them.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
CHILD'S SKULL
is INJURED
Anna Kraai Struck by Au-
to as She Jumps from
an Ice Wagon.
SHE SHOULD RECOVER

Annie Kraai, four year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kraai, 534 Jenne
street, was seriously injured yesterday
afternoon at fve-forty-fve by an auto
mobile driven by Theo. Neber. The
child had "flipped on to an ice wagon
standing near Grand avenue and the g.
and N. w tracks, presumably to secure
small pieces Of ice for herself.
Becomes Confused.
Theo. Neber and his wife were driv-
ing east when suddenly the child
jumped from the ice wagon and started
across the street Upon seeing the
car she evidently became confused,
because she turned and started to re-
trace her steps, stumbled and fell in
front OF the automobile.
Mr. Neber, who had turned to one
side to avoid the child, was unable to
swing the car about again and the
machine struck the little child in the
base of the skull, the wheel running
over her head.
She was taken Immediately to st,
GATHERINGS hospital where an examina-
ton by DR.. Geo. Z. Thompson dis
closed that the base Of the skull was
injured but not fractured, besides num-
erous minor bruises sustained.
viii Recover.
This morning reports from the hos
pital are favorable and the chances
of her recovery are good.
Mr.. Neber who liver on North Shore
near Park road was not detained as he
was in no way to blame. Mrs. Neber
stayed all night at the hospital with
the child.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
MILLION DOLLAR FIRE IN TEXAS.
nv limited Press

Ranger, Texas Fire Of undorterm-
med origin today destroyed two bust
ness blocks here, causiig damage
amounting to million dollars. One
freeman was -severaly burned.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-09-16
MAY ASK SAFTIG
TO RECONSIDER
City Officials May Seek to
Retain Jacob Saftig as
Poor Commissioner.
HAS NO STATEMENT

That Jacob Saftig, who recently re-
signed his position as pauper commits
sioner Of the city to accept an appoint
ment as probation officer of the county,
may be asked to reconsider his resig-
nation and remain in the city office,
was the interesting rumor which was
going the rounds of the city hall this
morning. Pauper Commissioner Saftig
said that he had not been approached
in the matter and that he did not care
to discuss it. Other city officials de-
clared that they considered Saftig a
most valuable man for the city and
that they believed determined effort
should be made to retain him in the Of
fee if he showed willingness to with
draw his resignation and continue to
look after demands Of city dependents.
Years to Train Another.
"It will take US years to train an
other man into this position of pauper
commissioner, declared one of the of
ficials this morning, ssaftig is render
ing real service to the city in a
definite manner and it is going to be
difficult for the city to get man who
will be as competent in this position.
II don't mean to say that there is not
man who could take the place Of Mr..
Saftig, but do say that it will take
"a long time to train man SO that he
will be able to handle this work as
well, as the present holder Of the posi-
ton. haven't talked with Mr.. Saftig
about the matter at all but am favor
able to asking him to withdraw his
resignation. AS to the matter Of sal
airy that can be taken care Of. The
city is just as willing as the county
to pay for competent service"
Many Want saftig's Job.
There has been number Of candi-
dates for the position since the resig-
nation of Pauper Commissioner Saftig
was presented to the council, but it is
declared that none Of the candidates
have been favorably considered on
account of the fact that officials held
the hope that the commissioner might
change his mind and withdraw his
resignation.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-11
3UHL VOTES
MORE SCHOOL
DISTRICT BONDS

by an overwhelming majority the
.ofers OF the Buhi school district
foted In favor OF the 10000 bond
aaue which will furnish the money
complste tho new high school
,nildlng. There were 35s votes
east at the election last Saturday
aud OF these only 10 disapproyed OF
he proposed Issue OF bonds. SIT yot-
ng ~ favor OF the bonds. according
o the Bull Republican.
win the money from this bond Is
,ue available soon work on tho build
ng which ls we'll along now. Will not
nave 10 cease temporarily as was at
,ns time feared. Tho building will
probably be ready for occupancy
ONE dime Ia tho spring.
When tho new building Ii finished
III Of the high school classes will be
ioyed there and tho old high school
,uliding viii be- used for the gram
iar school. part OF which are now
= the high school and part OF which
are In the temporary building on
ROADWAY The crowded condition
4 ths y. II. Bull school Will also be
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1920-11-11
Charged Ground
Kills Valuable
Horse at Bull

A valuable bay horse belonging 70
lden and Sous. VAS eloetroeuted Wod-
naaAay afternoon when Il stepped In
= mud puddle la back OF tho new
uuhl hotel. that was charged with
electricity. Gays tho nuhl Republican,
la order 20 secure power for A
hoist la tho building conduit WAS
laid across the alley % a building In
the rear This conduit apparently
WAS not laid deep. the pipe bolnx un-
covered where n went into the build
ing. short circuit at the point
where n came cut ~ the ground
caused tho wot ground 30 feat away.
where the horse WAS killed. 10 be
charged.
One of ldens teams that was haul.
iuE suppllea 10 the new building
stepped lnto this puddle and VAS eiec-
tfocnted. the other horse also helms
shocked somewhat. but being on dry
ground Il vas poHalbie 10 unhitch him
and got out Of danger The driver
- the wagons gathered slightly from
raoek aud MAS probably saved from
death b. eioctr0cutloa only because
shea be ~aa thrown Off hts load he
landed IN a pile OF dry shasiaks. Had
no landed ga the set ground n II
aincst cerlain that no weaid have
been Killed
The accident happened about s.so
y ~. Immediately after the accident
fho eurreut WAS shut off and tho
strret and alley commiftes ef the cisy
eoancii made an Investigation. No
dsffuisa coneiusfon Was reached r~-
Ear1lns the responsibility.
a appears. however. that the re-
aponslhility siil b. placed either on
sac electrleisps ~ho dtd ths work OF
tho proprietor % che private power
iine that ~as tho cause OF the acct.
dent
The dead horse vas one Of Mr.
i1e~s sssl dray horses and ss< val
uet at more than $500