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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07
PREMIER SAYS IRELAND
MUST ACT IMMEDIATELY
Lloyd George Declares Time for Note
Writing Is Past-To Meet
Delegates Again.

London, Aug. 27.--In rejecting the
British settlement terms ireland
turned down wider range of rights
than enjoyed by the states of the
American Union. Premier Lloyd George
declared on Friday in his answer To
the Irish parliament's refusal To the
British peace conditions.
ave cannot prolOng the mere ex-
change Of notes." said Premier Lloyd
George.
1T is essential that definite and inn
mediate progress be made toward a
can usefully proceed.
Further negotiations are futile I'M
less there is some definite progress
made towards the acceptance of a
basis.
your letter seems TO US, untOrtu-
nately, TO show no such progress. IL
you are prepared To examine how far
these considerations can be reconciled
with the aspirations you present / will
be happy TO meet you aud your col
leagues.
I'm demanding that Ireland be
treated as a separate sovereign power
you are advancing aims which the
famous leaders OF Irish history ex-
plicity disowned.
THE British government offered Ire
land all that 0'COnnell. Thomas and
Davis asked, and more; we met the
unqualified demand that we recognize
Ireland as a foreign power
Under the settlement which we
outlined, Ireland would control every
nerve and fiber OF its national exist
ence. She would be free I'm every
aspect of national activity and devel-
Opment.
The states OF the American Union,
sovereign though they be, enjoy no
such range of rights.
"We are reluctant to preclptate the
Issue, but prOlOngation of the pres
ent state of affairs is dangerous and
action Is being taken I'm various d.
rections which. II continued. will pref
udice the truce and ultimately lead
TO its termination. This would be de-
plOrable."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07
GERMAN LEADER is SLAIN
NJ. Erzberger, Former Vice Premier,
Assasslnated by Two Youths
Near offenburg, Baden.

Berlin. Aug. 27-Mathias Erzberger,
former vice premier and minister of
finance. was assasslnated on Friday
near Offenburg, Baden. where he was
sOjourning with his family. His body
contained u bullet wounds. Herr Err
berger had left Bad-Griesbach, where
he was taking the cure, In company
with Reichstag Deputy Diez. for
foot tour Of the Black forest. An hour
later both men were confronted by
two youths. who separated them and
then emptied revolvers into Herr
Erzberger. who was killed instantly
by shots In the head. Deputy DIez
also was wounded.
Erzberger was shot and wounded
January 20. 1920, as he was leaving
the criminal court building in Berlin.
after a hearing in libel suit he had
brought against DIR. Karl Helfferich.
the former vice chancellor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07
UNITED STATES AND
GERMANY END THE WAR
Treaty OF Peace Signed al Berlin
Without ceremony-To Be Rati-
fed by Senate.

Berlin, Aug. 26.-The treaty OF
peace between Germany and the
United States was signed here at 0 10
O'Clock Thursday evening.
The signing occurred in the Office or
Foreign Minister Rosen In the VIII
helmslrasse, around the corner from
the Offices OF the American commits
sion.
The function occupied about ten
minutes. Ellis LOring Dresel, the
American commissioner. who was
seated opposite the foreign minister
az the latter's desk, signed both copies
81 the treaty first and then pushed
the document across the desk 10 Herr
Rosen. who affixed his own signature.
The German foreign minister, In
signing. expressed qualification at this
act FOR the resumption Of friendly
relations between the two nations. Mr..
Dresel replying with reciprocal senu-
ments.
The document now awaits ratifica-
ton by the German Reichstag ana
the United States senate.
The treaty consists OF three arti-
cles, the preamble citing sections ?
and OF the Porter-Knox peace reso-
luton. Article l says:
Germany has undertaken to accord
TO the United States, and the United
States shall have and enjoy all the
rights. privileges. indemnities, repara-
tions or advantages specified I'm the
aforesaid joint resolution OF the con-
gress OF the United States OF July :,
1921. including all the rights and adj
vantages stipulated for the benefit OF
the United States In the treaty of
Versailles. which the United States
shall fully enjoy Notwithstanding the
fact that such treaty has not been
ratified by the United States"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07
DRYS TO SPEND BIG SUM
U. S. and Antl-saioon League Have
ss,500.0oo to Keep America
Dry.

Washington. Aug. Silt will cost
Uncle sam S7.500.oO0 TO keep the cup
from the lip next year or rather 20
try 10 do IL.
That's the appropriation granted the
internal revenue department for en-
forcing the Eighteenth amendment and
the Nolstead act.
Besides that the Anti-Saloon league
win spend around Sl.OO0OO0 creating
sentiment In favor Of dry law en-
forcement. says Wayne L. Wheeler.
general counsel FOR the league.
The government appropriation Is ex-
pecfed 20 cover salaries Of federal dry
enforcement officials. pay Of chemists
TO analyze the evidence" laboratory
supplies. travelling expenses Of officials
and rrut ~ headquarters I'm cities
throughout he country.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07
OPENING TRADE WITH RUSSIA
-Four Hundred million Dollars Ad-
Vaneeo BY Standard OIL Interests
In Return fer Concession.

Berlin. Aug. 27.-The Lokal An
zelger announces that the Standard
on company with certain British in
teresfs has signed an economic trea-
u with NJ Krassln In London guar
nnteeing Russia credit OF S400.OO0-
OO0. In exchange for this the COM
pany win receive Ural mountain oil
concessions. According 20 the agree
ment, Russia may not make a deal
with competing companies unless spe-
clal permission is given by the con-
Germ.
one OF the conditions Of the agree
ment Is the continued existence Of the
pau.Russlan relief committee.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07
SOFT COAL OUTPUT SLUMPs
Bitumlnous Production Declines Dur.
ing Third Week Of August-stilI
Above July Average.

Washington. Aug. 20 Production
Of bitumlnous coal declined slightly
during the third week OF August. but
was sim above the average for July.
The total output for the week ended
August 20 is estimated by the geolog-
ical survey az 100000 tons. de-
crease Of $1,000 tons when compared
with the week preceding. but stlll n
half million tons greater than the low
point reached In the first week Of Au-
gust.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Miss Grace Abbott of Nebraska. who
has been nominated by President Har-
ding TO be chief Of the childrens
bureau of the Department of Labor.
she succeeds Miss Julia LathrOp. who
has held the post since IL was Gre
ated nine years ago. Miss Abbott
served I'm the chlldren's bureau for
nearly three years as director of the
child labor division, and was secretary
of the child's welfare standards con-
ference in 1919. During the war she
served as an advisor TO the chairman
OF the war labor policies board.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07
BANDITS HOLD UP N. Y. HOTEL
Six Robbers Force Guests and EN-
ployees 10 Hand Over vaIuables
and Escape.

New York. Aug. 29.-Six bandits In
vaded the King James hotel, just or
the heart Of Broadway's famed white
Light District" and held up the clerks.
elevator operators and a number OF
guests. They escaped with cash and
valuahles worth thousands Of dollars
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07
AMERICANS GO TO SHOWS
Au,usenent-Lovinu Yankees Spend
Near $1,000. 100000 During
the last Year.

Washington. Aug Reimbursement
loving America spent nearly $1,000
100000 during the last year for the
atrical entertainment. according 20
Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair.
The 10 per cent tax on places OF
amusement amounted 20 $So.725. 900.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07
CARRY OFF 4OO-POUNO SAFE
Enterprisirs m3sorear Burglars Rob
a Residence % Naluables
Wcrsh $4,000.

los Angeles. CAL Aug. 2a-AIotor-
car burglars entered the residence %
+. l. Mosner IN the Hollywood sec
ton and drove away With a 500
rnund safe. Mr MoSher. who made
sic report. toid the officers the safe
cautaIned notes. bonds sIiverEgare
and lcvciEy valued az $4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Madison-Gov. John J. BlafD- 7
Sept. 6 as the date on which 4,
hear a complaint filed againzr ~.
George Garman Of Eau Claire r7-r
charging that he failed in his AM,
allowing a Jail delivery OF two E
robbers. The petition lodged 81.
Sheriff Garman was submitted b
number OF Eau Claire citizens n
demand an investigation and the
moval OF Garman. The two ban
that sawed their way out OF The "a
" Jail were involved in the Auz-
State bank robbery on the uiat.
May ~.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

MadisOn-The state viii be urer
10 give special care and treatment
fore winter TO 234 shell-shock,F \
mentally diseased soldiers in n,
quarters az the Memorial hOsrd
Farwell's Point, overlooking Id
Mendoza. Work is about 10 start
construction of the buildings proyli
for in the appropriation OF S258.llU
the legislature. The hospital site
declared 10 be the most beautiful
the state. Il is said 10 form an id,
home for those suffering from m,
tai disease. with facilities ayafal
for all varieties Of sport and for 3
dening.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Chicago. Aug. 31.-The safety sec
ton of the operating division OF
the American Railway association
will hold IT'S first annual meet
ing al the Hotel Copley-Plaz Boston,
Monday. September 20.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Green Bay-LOckjaw, caused d
stepping on piece Of pop bottle sd
caused the death Of Delbert. 10 "A
old son of Albert Knipple. The 4
stepped on the broken glass AUG.
infiicting a severe cut on his foot
physician was Immediately called ID
the wound stitched. a week later. i
stitches were removed and the b,
was apparently recovering. Sever
days later he was stricken with lOc
jaw and removed TO a hospital wheI
his death occurred.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07
ALL AROUND
WISCONSIN


Manitowoc A FIRE. believed TO be
the most serious in the rural districts
of this vicinity in years, destroyed a
large barn, q shed, a silo. the seasons
crops, machinery. and equipment, and
burned TO death four HOlstein calves
on the James Conway farm, near Os-
man. The loss, which will reach S20.-
600, is partially covered by insurance,
Mr.. and Mrs. Conway succeeded in re-
moving all horses and cattle from the
burning barn. only to have four calves
dash back into the flames. Mr.. Con
ways modern barn was one which was
always pointed out to visitors.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Birchwood-Sugar cane. eight feet In
length. has been raised here on the
farm of Leland Soper. Despite cool
nights. the cane displays unusual
strength and hardness. This is the
first s0gar cane ever grown here.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Brentwood - Settlers and farmer
here were taught the use Of picric aci
at a special demonstration arranged d
Lee Stewart. manager OF the Wasi
burn County Land Clearing ass0Cii
ton. The demonstration was held
stimulate the work of clearing 10Ul
acres OF Washburn county land PiCri
acid is being advocated for land cieaI
ing purposes in this county because
is 40 per cent stronger than dynami.
and is a cheaper explosive.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Madison-W. Stanley Smith. prohibit
ton commissioner. returned from an
inspection trip of the state which occu-
pied the greater part of last week. He
reports that the Severson enforcement
law is being generally complied with
wherever he investigated. Conferences
were held with district attorneys of
several counties to talk over matters
of enforcement. All of those inter
viewed were interested in securing
strict enforcement of the measure, Mr..
Smith said.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Fond du Lac-P. B. HabeT' foA4 "
Lac newspaper publisher and an or
Ger of the National Bin Po1leIs
ISOLATION. suffered a broken I'ei'is -. 80
possibly internal injuries Then IA
auto skidded into a telephone pole
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Peshtigo "A bitter fight has devel-
oped. it is stated. over the proposed
purchase by the city of the power
plant of the Oconto Service company.
The fight for the purchase is led by
the local newspaper. while the opposi-
ton is aligned with so-called pub
Iicity committee on condemnation.
The city proposes to buy the plant on
the grounds that profits from the con
Germ will aid in reducing taxes. A
special election will be held on Sept. z
to decide the matter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Green Bay-TO commemorate m
one-hundredth anniversary OF "A
coming Of Eleazer Williams, "the los
dauphin." and a delegation OF NeV
York Indians TO Green Bay, the GreeI
Bay public museum has published
book on the life OF the Oneida leader
Deborah Martin, Librarian Of the kel
logg public library and one Of the bes
authorities on Wisconsin history,
author Of the book.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Marinette-The local branch OF the
Knights of Columbus expanded so rap
idly that the present clubhouse. recent
" purchased. is too small. A move
ment is on foot to purchase the former
Y. NJ. c. A. block. a two-story brick
and stone structure. for clubhouse pur-
poses.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

KenOsha-The jury commission %
Kenosha county in drawing the vehlIs
OF Jurors for the trial OF men indil.'l
by the recent special grand jury .'
dered that the names Of women Volt.s
as well as men be drawn i Is
sible that a mixed jury may be calico
10 decide the cases.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

GAINESVILLE ~ A tuberculosis sana-
forum for residents Of Rock county
was assured with the purchase os
the county board OF 2l-aere u--'
Of land on the Rock river. just OUTSIDE
OF GAINESVILLE. one Of the beauty Spots
OF this section.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Ripon-Charles p. Haseltine, a vet
eran of the Civil war. died az his non
here. He was IS years old During me
Civil war he served with the famous
Mercantile battery Of Chicago. ana
after the siege Of Vicksburg was con-
missioned a first Lieutenant for Ueil-
tOriOus bravery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Madison - Wisconsin hunters ars
face TO face with a shortage OF bird
dogs with which to enter the pTaird
chicken and partridge season that
opens this fan for the first time in ~:
years. w. E. Barber. chairman OF I'd
conservation commission, reports that
practically all of the experienced hunI-
ing animals have died of old age, le2v-
ing sportsmen uneQuipped to enter the
field.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Oshkosh-MayOr A. c. McHenrE
personal liberty candidate for the
United States senate in 1920. declares
he is holding his last Office. When
my term as mayor expires, ! will BE-
through with politics" is his state
ment. Mayor McHenry proposes 20
continue the study of law aud VIII
seek admission 10 the Bar.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Neenah-Mills Tipler, aged IS yeaT7
a resident OF Neenah for more ila.
half a century. died at the home OF
his sister. Mrs. ". A. Hume, mere
The remains were taken 10 Eas1on'
Adams county. for interment-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Madison - All private hotel detec'
tives must be licensed. Attorney Gen
eral w. b. Morgan ruled IN recent
opinion. Railroad detectives do not
need licenses.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Janesville-Fifty adult blind men
coming from SO cities in Wisconsin,
and one from Missouri, completed an
eight weeks course at the summer
school of the state school for the blind
here. Twenty-eight were given cer-
tifcates for proficiency in player
piano repairing. weaving. basket max
ing. Gaming and hammock making
The largest number from one city was
from Milwaukee. with seven enrolled
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Clear Lake-ThOmas Stout Jr, one
of the leading business men OF the vii
lage and many years postmaster died
suddenly following minor operation.
He is survived by his widow and two
sons. Kenneth and James.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

La Crosse William Hottinger, %, OF
this city. an inmate of the county in
sane asylum at West Salem. murdered
another inmate, James Kabalka, who
had been sent to the state asylum at
Waupun and later to West Salem, for
murder committed in Adams county.
Hottinger beat Kabalka, who was
about about 20, to death with floor
polisher. a stout club with cloth
wrapped around the end.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Stevens POint-In four years the
business Of the Wisconsin Telephone
Co. will have grown to such an extent
in Stevens Point that despite eXten-
sions planned. il will be necessary
either TO erect a building or arrange
to have some one else do it. In the
meantime, the ompany viii spend
$50. 900 here, according to P. J. Skois-
XIV of Fan Claire, district manager.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Almena - Citizens Of Almena OBJ
served the fortieth anniversary OF the
founding of the town BY devoting the
day to games. music, carnival features
and ball games. Forty years ago Al
mena possessed one small residence
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Brentwood - Rusk county dairymen,
representing breeders of all types OF
cattle. toured Barron county in an ef-
fort to learn the methods OF dairying
employed by the dairymen OF Barron
county. Ninety dairymen of kusk
county were in the party and a. o. Col
lentine, live stock expert of the College
of Agriculture, Madison. lectured and
demonstrated the best types of cattle
and their care.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

viroqua-Col. Cyrus NJ. Butt, pho
neer citizen of Vernon county, died at
his farm home here. He was a prac
titioner at law for so years, having
been admitted to the bar in Vernon
county in 1859. He was district attor
ney three terms. county judge IL years
assemblyman one term. state senator
one term, mayor, alderman, school
officer and asylum trustee. making his
official tenure more than 20 years.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Mayville - twenty-five members of
the Woman's Relief Corps of Mayville
attended the. naturalization proceed
ings in Judge Lueck's court at Juneau
The Amerieanization committee OF the
corps presented each Of about 40 sue
cessful candidates with silk flag and
a patriotic badge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Madison-A bivouac encampment OF
national guard companies from south
eastern Wisconsin VIII be held at
GAINESVILLE Sept. 17-1S, according TO an.
nouncement from the Office of Adjt.
Gen. Orlando Holway. A military pro
gram has been arranged in which prao-
tically all branches of the service viii
be represented. The encampment viii
demonstrate the work being done By
the national guard in Wisconsin.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-09-07

Marinetfe-Mr. and Mrs. Otto Vieth
and family. this city. went to Little
Suamico. Brown county. TO join rela-
tives in the observance of the eightieth
birthday anniversary Of George \.
Crosse. father of Mrs. Vieth. A feature
Of the reunion was the playing OF an
orchestra composed of members Of the
family, led by Mr.. Crosse, who in spite
of his so years is active. Mr.. Crosse
is a pioneer of Brown county.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-08-24
GERMANY WILL Sign
PEACETREATY TODAY
With UNITED STATES
Announcement in Berlin
After Cabinet and Presi-
dent Ebert Give 1t Fl
nal Consideration.
NEGOTIATIONS SECRET
Dresel Is Empowered to
Sign the Document Re-
storing Diplomatic and
Trade Relations.
HARDING CALLS SENATORS
Conference on Terms Will Be
Held at White House To-day,
Republican Leaders
Attending.
HARDING CALLS SENATORS
81 the Associated Press.

BERLIN, Aug. 23.-The peace treaty
between the United States and Ger
many will be signed tomorrow.
The Cabinet gave the document Anal
consideration at special session early
this evening. which was attended by
President Ebert.
The document will be signed by Ellis
Loring Dresel, United States Commits
sioner, and DR.. Friedrich Rosen, the
German Foreign Minister. who has
been empowered by President Ebert
according to the German constitution.
10 afIix his signature in behalf OF the
German Republic. Mr.. Dresel has re-
ceived full credentials from the Wash
ington Government for signing.
Beyond the statement that the treaty
formally provides for the restoration
Of friendly relations and an immediate
resumption of diplomatic and consular
intercourse between the United States
and Germany no information was OBJ
tainable tonight regarding the con-
tents OF the instrument.
It was intimated, however, that
there are no provisions included in 1t
for the precise treatment of financial
commercial and economic issues, winch
are still in allegiance. 1t is said that
these will be made the subject OF fu-
ture negotiations.