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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
Cox Will Soon
Pick Manager
(By United Press

San Francisco The managers for
the James NJ. Cox campaign will be
selected at conference between Cox
and members of the Democratic Ma
tional committee, either in Dayton or
Columbus, Ohio, within two weeks. At
that time after learning Cox's wishes,
the committee will elect chairman
and other officers. General belief is
that Homer $. Cummings, present
chairman Of the Democratic National
committee will be Cox's choice to di-
rect the campaign.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
Hays Declares
League Is Issue
Try limited Preasl

Chicago The League Of Nations as
"the paramount issue Of the 1920
presidential campaign was accepted to-
day by Will H. Hays, Republican ma
tional committee chairman, and other
leaders laying the groundwork Of SEN
ator Harding's fight. Senators McCor-
mick, Sherman and New; Willis Cook,
representing South Dakota; ard John
7. Adams, representing Iowa, III con-
ference with Hays here accepted the
challenge to make the campaign on
the league issue Attempts to intro
duce the liquor question in the cam
paign were frowned on BY party lead
ers, according to Hays, who declared
personalities would not be permitted
to enter the contest.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
Pinchot Flags
Both Old Parties
fBy Associated Press.

Chicago Amos Pinchot, Of New
York, member of the Committee of
Forty Eight when he arrived here to-
day for the convention Of the Third
Party to be held here July the 10th
issued statement in which he deciar
ed: .The Democratic convention, like
the Republican convention, was highly
satisfactory to the men and women of
the country who want new party.
The Democratic platform is an elo-
quent document full of sound but it
means nothing at all SO is the Re-
publican platform. Neither have con-
structive policies or program"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
Marinette Man
Commits Suicide
fRv Associated preasA

Marinette George A. Michesons
ST., one of the most prominent bust
ness men Of northern Wisconsin, and
one of the leading lumbermen Of the
northwest, committed suicide this
afternoon by shooting himself through
the abdomen with shotgun. The
deed was committed in an arbor at
his home on Riverside Avenue, where
the body was found by his wife. The
deceased had suffered from a sun
stroke received while he was super
vising the erection Of new lumber
plant several weeks ago and had been
in i'll health since that time
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
Babe Ruth In
Motor Accident
az Associafed Pressl

Philadelphia" Babe" Ruth, cham
pion home-run, batter and famous
pitcher, was slightly injured in an M
tomobile accident in Pennsylvania
early today, when he was at the wheel
Of his large touring car enroute to
New York when it was overturned as
a sharp curve in the road All of the
occupants were thrown from the car
and none of them seriously injured.
Making their way to farm house
they had their injuries dressed. The
car, almost total wreck, was taken to
a garage in nearby village. Sell it
for what you can get for it." Babe told
the proprietor, "Tm through with it."
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
Cox Is Pleased
with Running Mate
fBy United 'Press!

Dayton, Ohio.-Gov. James N. Cox
expected advice today whether he
would be officially notified of his nom
nation as DemocAtic candidate FOX
president of the United States at his
home here, or at the state house in
Columbus. Cox expressed himself az
pleased with the selection Of Franklin
D. Roosevelt as candidate for vice
president. Gov. Cox sent this mes
sage to Franklin D. Rockwell: "Pleass
accept my very earnest congratula-
lions over the honor that has come to
you. am very much delighted that
we are associated together in the cor
test"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
Lenroot Sees
Harding Victory
(By United Press

Milwaukee. Victory for Warren G.
Harding was assured by the nomina-
ton Of Gov. James NJ. Cox by the Dem
ocrats, was the declaration made here
by U. S. Senator Irvine Lenroot, Re
publican, Of Wisconsin. Lenroot adj
dressed the citizens Lenroot commit
tee at luncheon here. Governor Cox
is a warm personal friend" said Len
root, "and | would rather that his par
" had selected someone else for the
sacrifice"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
RADGERs AFTER FUEL.
(By United Press }

Milwaukee committee Of Wis
consin fuel and utilities men will pre-
sent the northwest's fuel situation be
fore the interstate commerce commits
sion in Washington tomorrow. The
committee will insist that whatever
fuel curtailment is necessary apply
alike to all sections Of the country.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
Pop GRAVES
FOR TREASURER
Veteran Of Civil War to
Contend with Tom Scott
for Nomination.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN


Levi C. Graves, more Familiarity
known among his friends as Pop"
Graves, put some real old fashioned
pep into. the Republican primary cam
paign today by the announcement that
he would be candidate for the Repub-
lican nomination for county treasurer
and he will contend with County
Chairman Tom Scott for a place on
the Republican ticket at the primar-
les to. be held in September. The Pc
titions for the nomination of Mr..
Graves were being made ready for cir
culation this afternoon and they will
be circulated in all parts Of the coun-
tv. The announcement of the candi-
daey of Mr.. Graves was the most in
teresting Development Of the political
situation today.
Page Oldest Republican.
The new candidate is one Of the old
est and the best known of the Repub-
licans Of Kenosha county. He is a
veteran of the Civil War and has been
a resident of Kenosha county for the
past thirty years. He prides himself
on the. 1acIs .lnaL lie - LIE yOui1SeSC u
the survivors of the great struggle for
national unity He has been prom
inent in the business life Of the city
since he came to Kenosha. He is one
Of the most active Of the members of
the Frad s. Lowell post of the Grand
Army Of the Republic and he has been
regarded as one Of the most success
full Of the real estate men Of the city.
He was for years proprietor of the
Grant House." long prominent among
the hotels in this section of the coun-
try and during the years he was in the
hotel business he came to know nearly
every one in the city and county.
First Vote for Lincoln.
AS 4 Republican, Mr.. Graves cast his
first vote for Abraham Lincoln and he
has been an active member Of the par
ty ever since. He has done lot Of
work as wheel horse" Of the party
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
Wood Was Backed
by Eastern Capital
lBy Associated Press J

Chicago A million dollars to fur
Their the campaign of Major General
Leonard Wood for the Republican
nomination. for the presidency was
UNDERWATER by group of New York
millionaires, William Loeb, eastern
secretary for General Wood declared
today, before the committee investi-
eating the campaign fund expendi-
lures.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
Bicket Calls
Special Session

Raleigh, N c.. Governor Beckett of
North Carolina today issued call for
a special session of the Legislature for
August the 10th, at which time the
ratification of the suffrage amendment
to the federal constitution will be con-
sidered.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08

but this is the first time that he had
been candidate for public Office.
Sure, the bee is buzzing with me-
said Mr.. Graves this morning II am
going to be candidate. for county
treasurer and am now arranging to
get the papers in circulation. I have
lived around here long enough for
most every one to know me and am
going to be appreciative of anyone
who gives me support"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
JoHN z. HOGAN Is DEAD.

Madison. John F. Hogan, Transport
tation expert of the Wisconsin rail-
road commission and member of that
commission since its organization, died
here suddenly on Tuesday afternoon.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
GOULD DIVORCE UPHELD.
&c Associated Pressl

Paris The Court Of Appeals here
today upheld the decree of the lower
court granting Frank Jay Gould di-
vorce from Edith Kelly Gould.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
Cox to Confer
with President
(By United pressl

Washington administrator officials
expect a conference between President
Wilson and Gov. James M. Cox, Demo-
cratic presidential candidate, to be ar
ranged soon, they said today. The
conference probably will be held at the
White House. The date and other de-
tails have not vet been arranged. Off
Gals here believe the proposed confer
ence would serve as the final hating
of rumors that there is friction be-
tween Wilson or his followers and Cox.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08
WILL HAYS AT MADISON.

Madison Word was received here
today that Will H Hays, chairman Of
the Republican rational committee,
would speak in Madison on July 18th
in connection with the Republican
state convention, which will not only
pick state officers but also indorse the
national nominees for the presidency
and vice presidency and the platform
on which they will seek election.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08

Chamber of Commerce, who was cor
daily greeted by President Dewey for
the retailers. Secretary Toulme out
lined briefly the purposes Of the or
ganization which he represented and
was promised the support Of the mer-
chants in the continuance of the work
Of the organization.
"The Chamber Of Commerce" said
Secretary Toulme, is to be the one
all-city, all-class, all-religion and all
party organization working for the
good of the entire city It is to bring
together in definite organization,
with definite program and a. definite
way of going about it. all the prog
ressive business men of the community
to advance the things that will benefit
the community"
In the miscellaneous business that
was brought before the retailers, plans
were made for the annual picnic to be
held at Silver Lake this summer, the
final preparations for which are now
being made.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-08

Read the latest in the News.
The Monroe journal., 1920-01-20
EXPECT HOLLAND WILL RE-
FUSE To DELIVER Ex-kAIsER
Supreme Council Approves Text Of
Letter To Netherlands Government
for Extradition OF Former Monarch

The supreme council in session in
Paris on January 18th approved the
text OF a letter TO Dutch government
asking for the extradition of the for
mer German emperor.
The general expectation in French
circles is that Holland will refuse 10
deliver the former monarch.
II Is pointed out in supreme coun-
ell circles that in case the Dutch gov
ernment is disinclined TO deliver
Count HohenZollern il has founda-
tion for its resistance in the fact that
offenses named in the Peace Treaty.
namely crimes against International
morality and the sacredness OF
Treaties are not provided for Dutch
laws nor in the Treaties between Hol-
land and the allied powers regarding
extradition.
Ii is said that the letter TO the
Dutch government was drafted by
Frenchmen. who used clauses from
a similar letter drafted last July by
the American delegation.
At the same time the supreme
council approved the text of letter
TO Germany demanding the surrender
of those guilty Of war crimes. as pro-
vided for in the Peace Treaty.
The Monroe journal., 1920-01-20
DYNAMITED HOUSE AND THEN
MURDERED FOUR PERSONS
Man in Mississippi Held for Butchery
OF Almost Entire Family.

Aberdeen. Miss. Jan. 16.-Charles
Marshall. charged with murder in
connection with the killing last night
near Amory OF Robert Miller. forty
seven. farmer: Leon Miller. sixteen.
his son: Annie Green Miller. seven
teen. his daughter. and Burley Miller.
ten-months-old. was held in the coun-
ty Jail tonight under a strong guard.
Public feeling is intense and preeau-
tions have been taken 10 guard
against possible attempts TO mob vio-
lence.
Pearl May Miller. thirteen. the only
survivor of the family. Is said TO have
witnessed the crime from the loft of
the Miller farm house. and. according
TO Sheriff ]. b. Lewis. has charged
Marshall with the quadrupled killing.
Marshall was convicted about a
year ago OF a statutory offense against
the young woman killed and was at
liberty under bond pending an ap-
peal.
Pearl Miller is quoted by the sheriff
as accusing Marshall of first throw
ing a stick of dynamite on the roof
of the house. the explosion tearing
hole in the roof but failing to injure
any of the family. Then he entered
the house. the girl is said TO have
told the sheriff. shot her father,
brother and sister. and dubbed the
baby with a piece of wood. after
which he is alleged to have poured
oil on the floor from lamp and set
the building afire. Seeing her. the
girl stated. the man started climbing
TO the loft where she was in hiding.
but she escaped through the hole
torn by the dynamite in the roof and
fled TO the home of a neighbor.
The charred bodies of Miller and
members of his family were found to-
day in the ruins of the farm house.
The Monroe journal., 1920-01-20
AMERICAN TROOPS To BIZ
WITHDRAWN FROM SIBERIA
Force Numbering About Eight Thou
sand viii Return Home Next
Month. Leaving Japan 20 Assist
LOYAL Russians.

Decision TO withdraw the American
troops from Siberia upon the compile
tion of the repatriation of the CZecho-
Sloyak forces next month has been
reached by the American government.
The troops were sent TO Siberia
in accord with an agreement between
the United States. japan and the ell
tente powers to aid the czeehos and
protect the Siberian railroad JapaI
has been notified by the United States
of the cancellation of that agreement
in so far as il affects the presence Of
an American military expedition.
When the CZechos have been re-
moved. the American railroad com
mission. headed by John +. Stevens.
which has been in Russia since ne
fore the fall of the former ears gov
ernment. will leave vladivostok for
home. The American soldiers uuder
Major-General Graves will follow as
soon as transports can be made avail
able. Presumably the same ships witch
are TO take the CZecho-Slovak troops
across the Pacific will be used Two
of these vessels, the President Grant
and America. are expected TO leave
New York within few days.
With the departure of the Amer
leans Japan will be left alone to as
sist the loyal Russians in their eff
forts TO stem the eastward march or
the bolsheviki. The rapid progress
made by the soviet forces has been
source of apprehension in Japan ahd
the cabinet at Toxic has been con-
sidering means of combating what
Japanese officials generally regard as
q serious menace.
Suggestions have been made that
Japan materially increase its fo"cs of
thirty thousand troops in Siberia aud
Il has opened negotiations with The
American government with this end
in view So far as was learned to-
dav. however, no agreement has yet
been reached
The American force numbers about
eight thousand men and was sent into
Siberia last summer. It's presence has
been the subject of numerous spirited
debates in the Senate and resulted in
the adoption of a resolution calling
upon Presindent Wilson for 4 state
mont Of the administrations policy.
In reply 10 this resolution. the state
department said the purpose of send
ing the expedition was solely TO as
sist the Czechos and 10 guard the rail-
road in the meantime.
The Monroe journal., 1920-01-20
WELLESLEY COLLEGE RECEIVES
PERSHING BATTLE FLAG
Charlotte Girl Takes Prominent Part
In Exercises.

Charlotte Girl Takes Prominent Part
In Exercises.
Wellesley, Mass, Jan. l6.-Featur-
ing one of the most impressive events
ever witnessed at Wellesley college,
General Pershing's famous four star
re d flag with four white stars
aligned through its center to-
gether with his war helmet and the
personal battle pennon of the Ger
man emperor were presentd TO Wei
lesley collge through the Azora So
ciety of that institution and receiv-
ing committee for each Wellesley
class.
Long before the general returned
from France il was known that the
Azora society at Wellesley college was
to have his flag and helmet. His late
wife was a member of the Azora and
he himself is now an honorary mem
ber.
In the receiving line representing
he class of 1921 was Miss Josephine
G. Abbott of ST. Providence road,
Charlotte. n. c., also member of the
Azcra society who in her turn deliv-
cred a remarkably impressive and
touching address of thanks and ap-
probation.
The presentation was made by
Countess de Tiedekerke, chairman of
the Belgian Purple Cross now visiting
in this country The kaser's per-
soncl pennon was given 10 the count
ess by the emperor personally who
detached il from his automobile at
her request,
The Monroe journal., 1920-01-20
DR.. B. c. REDFEARN.
DENTIST.
Office over Heath Morrow
Company.
Phone 232. Monroe. N. c.

NOTICE.
To the Taxpayers of Monroe Town
ship.
Under the Revaluation Act you are
hereby notified to meet me and my
assistants at one of the following
places in Monroe township and list
your polls and personal property:
Court House January 10. 20. Fl,
%. "a. &c, 81. 2S. 81 and February
2, Z. ., 10. IL. IL. Is. and lt:h.
Wingate January % and 30th.
Bakers February 18th.
Icemorlee February 5th.
ask that all taxpayers avail them
selves of the opportunity of meeting
at some one OF the above places and
times to make their returns, and not
be forced to make long trips TO other
places.
There is a heavy penalty for failure
10 make returns and comply with the
law NJ. l.. FLOW,
County Supervisor.
The Monroe journal., 1920-01-20
No Worms In a Healthy Child

An children troubled with worms have an un
rule. there Is more or less stomach disturbance
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks win enrich the b.ood. I'M
prove the digestion. and act as General streneth-
ening Tonic to the whole system. Nature viii ther
throw OF or dispe the worms and the Child will BE-
IN perfsct health. Pleasant to take. eoc per bottle
The Monroe journal., 1920-01-20
ne dunno That Does No, AFFECT the Hest

Because OF its tonic and laxative eject. LAxA.
TIvE BRoMo QUININz Is better than ordinary
Quinne and does not cause nervousness no
ringing In head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature OF Z. W. GROVE. DOC.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-04-04
SENSATIONS FEATURE POLITICAL
HAPPENINGS DURING PAST WEEK;
BORAH'S SPEECH DAMAGES WOOD

training. II carefully sidcNrpl the
question Of universal and compulor
military training aud nf the ncces-
snii Size Ut an ARM, Except i'r u
declaration ~ hostility 80 govern
mental ownership and the nl'ionall-
gatlon NJ industry the platform takes
No decisive stand an anything
II was regarded by political oh
servers here ~ an index TO he kli Il
NJ campaign Harding would maLc- b.
safe. conservative and careful. and
entirely In accord with the ideas Of
conservative Republicans. hut not
sufficiently pronounced To admit the
Views OF vigorous independent think
rs.
llerver llooyer's statement, &c.
linitely announcing bis candidacy Ia.
Dictated that hc would prefer The Re
publican nomination hut was moi
aycrsc Ia receiving that ~ the De'
mocrats Headquarters have berr
opened for him here and In New
Yurk. \ determined effort viii ~
made To- obtain delegates IL the Re.
publican convention
From the manner m which hi can,
dldacy was received hy partisan lead,
rrs In both parties, I doe not seem
Kelly that he VII be- nominated b,
either - ithom Nevertheless, his a.
forts are intensely w earnest an
the suggestion made In these lc
spatches last week that he piobnhl,
would be- the nominee NJ an indcprud
,nt group appears IN he horne oul b,
this weeks development and ~ hl'
own published statement
lie said. IN effect he would accept
to marty nomination Il the pnrly's plat
form met his views. aud further
that he would stand for the csscnc,
~ the Progressive pariy's platform
brought down Ia meet war and post
war developments Ills staicmcn
was sufficiently definite tu remove
an doubt ~ Ia where he stands, hu
was hardly one calculated to diroc
PARTISAN political leaders
II h observed here that he coul,
consistently make his statement AM
accept either party's nomination, ~
that II ON the eve OF the convention
lll became apparent tina, he would no
receive either ot the nominations AM
consistently nominate him az tn
candidate q fthc new party
Tho tactics ot his managers are ~
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-04-04

special Ia The News
CHICAGO April o. sensations
aud approximations featured the
most hectic week the prc-cOnyeniiOn
presidential campaign has developed
The speech Ut Senator liornh IN
the Senate. IN effect accusing Gcncr-
al wood aud Governor Lowdcn-.
especially the iOrmer--Of too liber'
vi use of monty, brought forth u
storm of dental from both camps, aud
has already had = ptlrnble mia
cnce upon the course Of the cam
paign.
Managers VI both candidates Vigor-
Ously denounced the implication.
GOV l.uwdcn challenged an inNcstl-
cation Of his expenditures In ~"
most important speech he has made
In his home state, he made the SUB
ject Of campaign expenditures prac'
tically his text. he announced That
he would not consent To the further
ing n his interests nv the usual eN'
penslye advertising by use NJ bill
boards and purchased space In the
daily press.
General Woods managers, ON the
other hand, say they viii continue Ia
advertise heavily They are doins
80. hut they assert they are spending
their money lcgtimatcly ana for :
perfectly iuslifiablc purpose They
have not. however acccded TO Sena
tor Borah's demand that their cam
paign contribution books be open "a
inspection
Bnrah'a sensation, coming on the
hools OF senator Truman II Ncwber'
WIS CONVECTION In Michigan for oN'
cossivo expenditure of money To pro-
cure his election. has undoubtedly
cxcrtcd damaging effect upon III,
oWod candidacy aud possibly upon
that NJ lsowdcn.
However. Gen Woods managers
announced this week that he alrcad,
has practical assurance of onc.third
~ the delegates NJ the convention
This, II true. would virtually assure
his nomination The sentiment :,
floutcd by his opponents.
In the meantime, senator Warror
q Harding, Of Ohio, has made publ,
his platform II contains nothing un
expected. II made no reference Il
: the wet and dry issue neclnrlnr fol
an ample army and navy, a huge
aviation establishment. aud military
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-04-04

pnrhed here ~ extremely clever The
probability NJ his entering the race
~ oppo,iilon ~ both old parties II
distinctly more apparent by the de-
yrlunmenis
only iva i'Cms NJ interest were APP
parent On the Democratic side during
The week They were the announce.
meni h W I brynn that h." would
nat be- candidate hut would devote
his energies tn fighting the wet In
forests 1T the Democratic convention,
and the opening Of hendanarGr,
mere IN the interest NJ William q
W Adoo. although he has stated That
he would not b" an active candidate,
nrynns announcement " not. by any
menns REGARDED M definitely pre-
cluding him from the narly's consld-
grafton n n pointed out trat he
could easily enough acccp, u n0mina'
tinn II the convention should turn
Ia him after failing 10 agree upon
some other candidate. lie could then
assert that he was going IN response
Ia spontaneous drafting Of him b,
the marty. cspcclallv II h" SUGGESTS
In defeating the wet element