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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22

London between Premier BRAND and
Ambassador Harvey had not been com
municated officially to the arms dele
gates, but the Associated Press dis
patches announcing an agreement were
received with general expressions of
qualification. The result, it was said,
would be to clear the way at last for
consideration of details of the naval
program and perhaps for an early con-
clusion of the whole conference.
May Be Further Discussion.
Some further discussion may be nee
essary to bring Italy's views into &C.
cord with the fve-power ratio proposal,
but no prolonged negotiations on that
point are expected. The complete
American proposal for expansion Of
the three-cornered agreement into a
five-power treaty is reported in the
Paris unofficial dispatches as providing
for a ratio of IT for France and 1.68
for Italy, S, compared to the 5-5-3 al
ready agreed on for the United States,
Great Britain and Japan, respectively.
The Italian delegation has insisted
heretofore that their government
should have as large figure as
France.
Throughout the discussions, how
ever, the Italians have shown a tenden
cy to make every reasonable concession
in the interest of harmony and it would
surprise the conference if any serious
hitch arose over the narrow margin
that has been left between the French
and Italian standings.
Acceptance In Principle"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
SPONGE SQUAD
STILL ON JOB
Tom Krauczunes, 735 Free
mont Ave-, Delivers Up
Still to Police.
FOUR GALLONS MOON

The Kenosha police department. is
setting good example for other po-
lice departments of adjoining cities by
its undated fight to clear the city of
moonshiners and the deadly white
moon" Assistant Chief of Police John
Cyzak and Detectives Rock and Breidt
paid an informal call upon Tom Krauc-
zunes of 735 Fremont avenue this
morning and returned with four gal
Ions of moon, copper still and some
liquid which Detective Rock insists is
good radiator filler"
Is First Appearance.
Krauczunes will be arraigned in the
municipal court shortly on charge of
moonshining. This is the first time
that Krauczune has appeared at the
police court upon any charge. 1t is
thought that the unemployment situa-
ton has been the cause of Krauczunes
turning moonshiner. Assistant Chief
of Police Cyzak stated this morning
that while the city Of Chicago was
now staging moonshine cleanup, it
took the city of Kenosha to take the
initiative and rid this city of moon
sinners, practically"
Other raids followed the finding of
the moonshine at the residence of
Krauczunes, but they brought no moon
shine to light. The present warfare of
the police department. will be continued
until the practice of making moonshine
in the city is discontinued, according
to the police.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
Disappears After
Sensational Charge
(By Associated Press Leased wire.)

(By Associated Press Leased Wire)
Eau Claire, Wis.-Police are inves-
tigating the circumstances surround
ing the disappearance here Saturday
night of Adolph Schultz, janitor in
the North Presbyterian church here.
Schultz came home at six o'clock
Saturday evening, pale and trembling,
his wife declares, and told her that
Gust Iverson, neighbor twas trying
to implicate him in a criminal assault
on VERSIONS 8-year-old daughter"
After telling his wife that he want
ed to hurry to the meat market, so he
could get home before it became too
dark, he left the house and has not
been seen since by his family.
Iverson, the father of the girl, was
quizzed both by the police and Schultz's
son. Iverson said the girl had come
home and told her parents that
Schultz had attacked her in the
church. Iverson said he sent for
Schultz later Saturday afternoon and
talked the matter over with him.
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Tsrr the amount of the check said to
have been issued was not given, but
the assemblyman told the Kenosha po-
lice chief that the check amounted to
about seventy-five dollars. He declar-
ed that the matter had been allowed
to go as far as it did on account of
an oversight. He admitted that he had
given the check while he had been in
Milwaukee and that he had planned to
protect it in the banks on his return
to Kenosha but that the matter had
slipped his mind and that the check
had not been protected. He declared
that he expected to be able to arrange
the matter when he reached Milwau-
Ike without the necessity of an appear
ance in court. The Milwaukee depart
ment did not give out any further facts
in regard to the case other than to
say that the check was in their pos
session and that it had been returned
by one of the banks here.
Report Ice Company Change.
It was reported today that negotia-
tions were pending for the sale Of the
business Of the Independent Ice com
pany of Kenosha of which the assem-
blyman is the president, to the Haegele
Ice company of Chicago, but the re-
port could not be confirmed. 1t is ad-
mitted that the Haegele company has
shown a, direct interest in the ice bust
ness here and it is possible that the
deal for the taking over of the bust
ness may be consummated later. Mes
sages to the Offices of the Haegele
company in Chicago failed to bring
any confirmation of the report
Friends of Assemblyman Farr were
loyal to him in his trouble and they
declared that they believed that the
Milwaukee warrant was the result of
misunderstanding. The assemblyman
some time ago announced that he
would be candidate for the office
Of mayor in the coming city primaries.
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fact that legal action is necessary to
secure the custody Of the child" said
District Attorney Symmonds after he
had examined the agreement. "But
there seems to be little reason for
prosecution and the case will be
dropped. In my opinion the mother
has right to the child So far as the
warrant is concerned she can go home
any time she wants to and it appears
to me that she can take the child with
her"
Lad Decides for Mother.
The most interesting person at the
entire conference was the youngster
who has been the center of the con-
troversy. He wallowed around in a
big arm chair in the Office Of the chief
while his parents wrangled over his
custody After a while Chief Logan
allowed him to decide.
"Who do you want to go with,
sonny?" queried the chief
with mamma" the lad answered.
Then in his own childish way he ex-
planned that he had screamed when his
mother caught him and carried him
away on last Thursday more because
of fright than because of dislike for
his mother. The excitement of it all
had been too much for him and since
he had been warned against such at
tacks, he had been badly scared at
first.
His words turned the tide in the
woman's favor and the father immedi-
ately agreed to allow her temporary
custody of the boy and seemed agree
able to a plan for giving her perma-
nent custody as soon as proper pa
pers can be presented to the court.
It is understood that if such is the
case he will be relieved of providing
any money for the support of the lad.
At least Erwin is to spend Christmas
with his mother in Chicago and the
kidnapping instead of getting her into
serious trouble will gain for her the
custody of her child.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
Mrs. TiIlie Nelson Admits
kidnapping and Regains
Son Erwin Lentz.
HAD AN AGREEMENT
Defendants Attorney Claims
that Indictments Are
Improperly Drawn.

All of the mystery surrounding the
kidnapping of eight-year-old Erwin
Lentz here last Thursday while he was
returning from school to the home Of
his father, julius Lentz, on North Ma
plewood avenue, was lifted on Saturday
evening when Mrs. Title Nelson, moth
er of the boy, was brought to Kenosha,
admitting that she was one of the
women in black, who staged the SEN
sational kidnapping. She came, how
ever, armed with an agreement, signed
by the father, which not only gained
her release from any criminal prose-
cution but which also won for her the
custody of the child which she had
stolen.
Today she is back in her home in
Chicago at 2453 Berry avenue, plan
ming for Christmas for the lad who is
to spend the holidays with her. A
temporary agreement has been reached
whereby the father is willing for her
to keep the child until such time as
proper court action can be taken.
Clears All the Mystery.
When Police officer Melbusch ar
rived Saturday morning at the home
in Chicago with the warrant fer the
woman's arrest on criminal charge
of kidnapping, he found Mrs. Nelson
with the boy there.
"Of course I'll go back to Kenosha
with you," said Mrs. Nelson. 81 have
done nothing that 1 should not do.
took the boy but 1 was entitled to him
and l can prove it reo."
She was warned of her rights of ex-
tradition but refused to exercise them
and came back with the lad to Keno
sha to meet her former husband in the
Office of Chief of Police Logan. Dis
trict Attorney Symmonds was also
present at the conference.
Tells of kidnapping.
81 wanted the boy to spend Christ
mas with me-" said Mrs. Nelson, "and
since his father had signed this agree
ment, thought it was no more than
right that I should have him. With
Mrs. Ehnke, the woman who ran the
boarding house where Erwin stayed a
while, I came here last Thursday aft
ernoon to get the boy some way"
"On Market street / met a man
whom I knew to be connected with a
garage. told him my story and asked
him to help US get the boy"
"'Alright, I'll take a chance" he
said. The car which was used in the
kidnapping belonged to a Kenosha gar
age and the driver of it is known only
to the police as Whitley" and since no
criminal prosecution has been contin-
ued, no effort will be made to arrest
the man Mrs. Nelson continued to
tell how they took the boy from the
street and hurried to Waukegan, where
the driver of the car was paid $40 and
the three went on to Chicago by rail.
Mrs. Nelson declared that the boy was
very willing to go with her, after he
had recovered from his fright.
Will Drop the Prosecution.
Mrs. Nelson exhibited the agreement
which julius Lentz, the lads father,
had signed recently. It was to the eff
feet that the complete custody of the
child was handed back to the mother.
The father maintained that the paper
had no value since the court had
awarded him the custody of the child
and only the court could give it away.
"There may be some truth to the
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
Quiz Stepm0tl1er
i'm Drowning Case
(By Associated Press Leased wire.)


Oconomowoc, Wis. = Admitting she
had referred to the dead mother of
her step children as chad woman"
and applied vile names to the children
Mrs. Frieda Zimmerman, 20, charged
with first degree murder in the drown
ing of the two children, Elmer, 9, and
Ruth, 7, in cistern last Friday night
was examined for two hours today at
the inquest conducted by Corner L. F.
Lee.
Mrs. Zimmerman was the sole wit
ness at the session. She was unable
to explain many conflicting statements
during two hours of severe cross-ex-
animation by District Attorney A. D.
Young, could not remember import
ant details and made many remarkable
statements concerning her actions at
the time of the tragedy
Mrs. Zimmerman appeared not to be
agitated, but often was confused.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
uPHoLDs PICKETING MEASURE.
(By Associated Press Leased Wi

(By Associated Press Leased Wire.l
+ Washington The Arizona act Of
1918, prohibiting issuance of injunc-
tions restraining picketing was in eff
feet, upheld by the Supreme court to-
day so far as it prevents court inter
ference with peaceful picketing. In
the case of William Truax and others,
under consideration by the court, it
was held, however, the methods of
picketing used were illegal and should
have been enjoined.
Justices Holmes, Pitney, Brandeis
and Clark dissented.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22

Transfers recorded during the week
of December 9Th to December 10th,
inclusive.
Office of Bert L. Shaw, Register of
Deeds, Kenosha County, Wis.
Indicated
Consideration
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Skobielew. Pit 1t. Blk. IA Sixth
Ward .......................s 81 200. 90
j. C. Niederprim to r. j. Wieder-
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John R. Burbridge G. VT. to Sam
Montemurro & WI. A parcel at
sellick Ave. Edward STU. 10000
Sam Montemurro & VT. to Henry
Vanderwall W.T. A parcel at
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William G. Krogh & VT. to William
Bros. Sub. ...................... $500
Simon Krebs & VT. to Alexander
Schmith & VT. Lit Is, Blk. l
Rice Park Add. ............ 10000
Walter Gulan W.T. to Tony Duban-
Lumber Co. Sub. ............... 100000
Alvin ]. Marsh & VT. to Frank Wal
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Foster Mercantile Co. to H. G. Ep-
ping. PIT. 1t. Blk. 8 (Saleml 10000
Jennette E. Marsh to Mrs. Ellen F.
Marsh. Pts. Sec. & 6-1-21....
Twin Lakes Park Asso to Emma A.
Nagle 1t. Is Twin Lakes Park
Sub. Observation-Disclosures. 10000
H. c. Crook Realty Co. to Clarence
Grow. 1t SO III. G. Crooks West
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
tnr A..oeiated Press 1eased wire.,

Observation-Disclosures advices from
London and Paris saying France had
accepted the naval ratio proposal for
her by the American government ere
ated something Of a sensation in arms
conference circles today because the
development generally was interpreted
as marking one of the longest steps
yet taken toward a naval reduction
agreement, Among those directly con-
cerned, the latest phase of the ratio
negotiations there has been confident
belief all along that the Paris govern
ment would accept.
The request of the French naval ex-
perts have for capital ship tonnage
twice as great as that provided in the
American plan had brought the nego-
tiations to a rather critical stage.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
been accepted by France.

Minister of Marine Guisthau quoted
as saying that Premier BRAND since
reaching London had expressed a de-
sire that France adopt the American
views concerning the limitation of cap
ital ship tonnage but that no figures
were laid down. Any information on
this question, NJ. Guisthau was quoted
as saying, would be premature and in
exact. In official quarters today it was
indicated that France will insist on q
reasonable number of cruisers for her
coast defense. France desires to do
everything she can to hasten naval ac-
cord at Washington and to contribute
her share in the sacrifices being made.
She must, however, it was said, do all
in her power to make America under
stand her vital necessity for submar-
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
JUST CALL ANY TINE.
BY Associated Press

Bradford, Eng - Councillor t.
Blythe, the Labor Lord Mayor here,
has been granted years leave with
pay from his employer, who in politics
is conservative. Blythe has been as
ISOLATED with the firm for ffty-eight
years and his employer told him to
call round for his wages whenever he
found it convenient.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
tBy Associated Press Leased Wire,

London-The Interpretation put upon
Brands interview with Ambassador
Harvey in official circles here this
forenoon was that Frances acceptance
OF the American point of view as to
naval tonnage was an acceptance Sin
principle" only so far as capital ships
were concerned, and that it did not
alter the French insistence upon ade-
quate allowances of submarines and
cruisers. 1t was also declared that so
far as the official advices are concerned
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER.
(By Associated Press. }

Waukon, Ia.-Earl Throst, confessed
slayer Of Inga Magnuson, pretty 20
year-old school teacher, near Dorches-
ter last Monday, pleaded guilty to a
charge of first degree murder before
Judge Taylor in district court here
this morning. He will be sentenced
the latter part of the week.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
TWO INJURED IN STRIKE WAR.

(By Associated Press Leased Wire)
Sioux City-Deputy Sheriff Lewis R.
Jones, %, son of Sheriff w. H. Jones,
and Hessen Kaled, strike sympathiz-
err, both were fatally wounded in a
gun fight which took place early to-
day. Both died in the hospital
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
ARREST FARR
ON CHECK CHARGE
Member Of Assembly Ar
rested on Charge of Is
suing Bad Check.
SAYS IAN OVERSIGHT
Check Under a Hundred Dol
lars Results in Issue of
Milwaukee Warrant.
BULLETIN

Milwaukee = AssembIyman NAL
colin Farr when brought into court
here on a charge of fraudulent is
suance of a check, was released on
his own recognizance.
Mrs. Bertha Hawkins, the COM
plainant in the case, alleges she
cashed a check rendered by Farr,
calling for $50 last February. The
warrant was sought by Mrs. Hawk
ms attorney when Farr failed to
make restitution when payment of
the check could not be effected.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22


(Ry Associated Press Leased Wira)
Washington. despite new in
structiOns, from Premier BRAND,
said to indicate desire to accom-
mOdate French naval ratio views
to the plan of the American gov
ernnent, the French delegates to
the arms, conference indicated to-
day that they had no present in
tention of accepting the American
proposal Unofficial advices from
abroad had declared the premier
was instructing the delegation to
accept, but after his message was
decided here the French plenip0-
tentiaries let 1t be known that they
did not so interpret it. Meantime
the state department also received
from Premier BRAND a message, it
took to mean that the French
group would be instructed to defin-
itely accept
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
ONE KILLED IN WRECK

Anniston, Ala.-A railway frema
was killed and number of persons ar
reported injured when the "Kansa
City Special" bound west was deraile
near here at noon today.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
HUGHES PROPOSAL
!. 's: M. y =, GIVEN SANCTION
Unofficial Report of the Acceptance
Reaches Washington Today and
.a~ Plenary Session Adjourned.

(By Associated Press Leased wire)
Observation-Disclosures BRAND has
advised the French delegation to
so as far toward accepting the
American naval limitation prOpO-
nal as can Be done without sacrifice
Of essential interests of the French
lgOvernment. AS described in the
French circles, the new instruc-
tions do not direct definite accept
alpce Of the ratio proposed by the
American government. The first
impression of the French delegates
sfteristudying the premier's mes
sage was that it was far short of
formal acceptance. 1t was indicated
that the discussions here would go
ION with the French still opposing
the American program.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22

Skating is starting IN the colder
states and it is found petticoats are
still being worn.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
CHINESE CABINET RESIGNS.
(By Associated Press Leased Wire.)

Washington, D. C.-The Chinese
delegation to the Washington confer
ence today received official notifca-
ton that the Pekin cabinet had re-
signed and that DR.. w. w. Yen, min
lister of foreign affairs of the retiring
cabinet, remains as acting premier
The delegation said that China's
foreign policy will remain unchanged.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22

Chicago.-More than 500 persons
were arrested charged with violation
of prohibition laws.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-12-22
Real Estate Deals
Real Estate Transactions for Past
Week as Furnished by Bert l.. Shaw,
Register of Deeds.

Transfers recorded during the week
of December 9Th to December 10th,
ol,c;xa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-25
SAV|LLE IS SANTA CLAUS
TO EMPLOYEES OF COURT
Tree, Laden With Gifts. Says
Under Burden Of Numcr-
ms prnCnptc
Gus Presents.

Ofhcihls ana employees from nil CITY
departments were attracted to Chain
Gerry Court yesterday by the gorgeous
Christmas celebration staged nv tho
versatile Nnjor Charles o. SavIile
clerk o! the court.
The tree was 40 laden with clft.
for HIS numerous deputies and as
sis'ants. complete collapse threat
cn"d Major Savillc while deliver
ING tho presents cast anxious eyes
upon his sagEing cedar hut Il
staunchiy weathcrcd the storm Of Its
burdens and the Christmns carol.
sung by the city Hal! quartet. led
by Deputy August.
Major Savilic received many tokens
ar the esteem IN which n. !s held by
his associates In the Chanccry clerk
office. Three rousing cheers also were
given !or him. Al! ia all the occa
9ion was one OF general Fluctuations
and good cheer.
The tree later in tho afternoon WAC
given To the Associated Charities TO
ne placed In some home where there
are wistful-cyed Riddles. tut Iittlc
or no Christmas cheer. Many other
of tho city Offices held similar cclc
brations. exchanging compliments %.
the season and gifts. afterwards do
mating their tree 10 the unfortunate
children OF the city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-25
AMERICAN ARBITRATION
URGED ON CHILE BY PERU
Seeks Settlement Of Tacna.
africa Controversy by I'm
partial Tribunal.

LIMA. PERU. Dec. 24.-Submission
OF the entire territorial controversy
between Chile and Peru, to an inn
partial American arbitration undo,
the auspices OF tho United States Ia
proposed In Peruvian reply TO tho
Chilean note forwarded last night. II
Chile accepts the proposal, Peru Will
Immediately name mn agent to me.t
the Chilean nYent At Washington TO
discuss details Of procedure.
The Peruvian note further cmnb,-
sizes the inacccptability OF the 1912
negotiations between Peru and Chill.
as basis for negotiations in III.
present controversy. The not. calls
attention TO the alleged expulsion Of
more than $4,000 Pcruvians from Tho
captive provinces during the past
nine years and various attacks
against Fcruvians and Peruvisns.
property during tho same period in
violation OF the treaty OF 1912. rh.
note mentions the Ancon controvcrsy
as well rs various minor TERRITORIAL
heterogeneous
After citing these nntccedcnts Mt
tending the controversy. the note
states that tho Peruvian government
considers such matters eclipscd bv tho
paramount question OF arriving at
solution ~ the fundamental question
today dividing Peru and Chile.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-25
BROOKLYN INCLUDED
IN DOZEN SHIPS SOLD
Admiral Schley's Famous Flagship
mt Snntinrn Battle Hrings
81 ,tINti,
my Associated preesl

PORTSMOUTH, y. H., Dec. "a
News OF the sale by the Navy Depart
mcnt Of twelve vessels somo OF
which arc stationed here. has been
received at the navy yard here. Ac-
cord!ng TO the list as made public
the principal ships IN ttlvrd are the
cruiser Brooklyn. The c>rliar Autoria
and Vega and the destroyer smith.
The Brooklyn was sold TO the
American Iron and steel company. OF
Oakland Cal. fur Sal $50 collier AS
toria 10 Richard r. Greene. Chelsea.
Mass, for $4,000; the collier Vega
70 @. u. Croker. san Francisco. FOR
$4,000. and the DESTROYER smith TO
J. y. H!tmer. Philadelphia. FOR !G,l7G.
others were: l.. : :. Imtrep!d. to
y. Parker. san Francisco. .ioi5: Pa
troll vessel Ga!atcn TO = y. Tanos.
New YORK price not given; Eagi"
3oat No. -. to J. II. Hitmcr. phila-
delphia. Sin26; submarine chasers
No 40 10 Thomas j.. James. rh!la-
delphie. S2loo: 80 Pcs TO Steve
Bellies. Mobile, Ala ;25o6 No. lls TO
y 4 Tanos New YORK. sll0n; No.
50 20 Edward sunara New YORK. 81
c55: tug Oriolc. 10 William Matson.
Baltimore s237