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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
ENGLISH FEAR FOR OUTCOME.

(By Associated Press Leased Wire.)
London, Eng - Although the adj
dresses of Premier Bonar Law and
Foreign Secretary Curzon at the open
ing of parliament added little to what
was generally known concerning Great
Britain's policy in the Ruhr question,
the British public knew today that
both statesmen have their doubts as to
the success of Frances venture.
Lord Curzon pointed out that France
and Germany are engaged in what
might be termed an endurance test
The premier, while suggesting that
the occupation would serve to satisfy
French public opinion, added "as
sincere friend of France" that he did
not see how the French are going to
get what they want"
81 fear" he continued, "that the re-,
suit of OCCUPYING the Ruhr and the left
bank of the Rhine has been to inten-
sify the feeling of the German nation
and that danger will come later. We
still have our troops on the Rhine
do not know whether it will be possible
for them to remain there long"
England Keeps Informed.
As long as Great Britain has mill
tary representatives in the Rhineland,
Mr.. Bonar Law pointed out, the gov
eminent remains in touch with the
situation and has "the chance of say
in the control of it."
The General News learns that $4,000
French and Belgian railway men are
now in the occupied region, ready for
an order to take over the railroads.
German employees have been given
choice of working on the lines or leay-
ing the Ruhr.
Press dispatches say that the six
policemen arrested at Gelsenkirchen
yesterday in connection with the
shooting ARRAY there on Monday will
be brought before a court martial.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
MAKE TWO ARRESTS
in POISON MYSTERY
Mrs. Hattie Peters and Her Grandfath-
er, John Van Buren,, ST., Arrested
Late Tuesday.
(By Associated Press Leased wire.l


Waupun, Wis. - Mrs. Hattie Peters
and her grandfather, John Van Buren,,
ST., were arrested here late Tuesday
on warrants charging them with first
degree murder in connection with the
death of Willie Peters, Waupun farm
er, whose body was found in an aban-
doned we'll near here on December 20.
Their arrest followed the decision of
a coroner's jury that Refers had come
to his death through foul play.
Van Buren, and Mrs. Peters were ar
raigned before Justice Louis Butts, who
held them without bail for a prelim-
mary hearing on February 26. They
were taken to the county Jail at Fond
du Lac.
AS the sheriffs automobile left for
Fond du Lac, crowd of more than
1000 persons, surrounded the closed
car, within which rode the two pris-
oners.
AS the auto, half hidden by the driv-
ing snow, slowly made it's way through
the crowd cat calls turned to threats
During the demonstration, Van Bur
en-, who is 81 years old, skunk deeper
into the cushions of the car.
Mrs. Peters, widow of the dead
farmer, paid little attention to the
crowd She sat upright, the tears
streaming down her face, apparently
neither seeing nor hearing.
The arrests came as the climax of
the corners inquest. Testimony by
DR.. Charles H. Bunting, state patholo-
gist, that Peters was dead before he
had been placed in the we'll where he
was later found, and that he had
probably been killed by being struck
just behind the ear with club or a
pitchfork handle, was regarded as the
basis for the jury's verdict.
Peters disappeared on the morning
Of December 20. Four hours later. his
body was found, head down and part
ly Immersed in water, in an abandoned
well on the James Whooley farm
across the road from the farm house
where he lived with his wife and her
grandfather.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
Put on Your Mitts
We're in Court

The official report made by attaches
of the municipal court today was that
the thermometer in the judges Office
stood at four below zero. Judge Stat
er sat and froze, but insisted upon at
tending to the matters on his desk in
spite of the weather.
Once he came out and warmed his
hands before the fire in the clerks
Office.
ITS warmer outdoors, judge, said
Lieut.. Rock "We might move your
desk out there"
Come in here and keep US COM
pany," advised the clerk.
Il couldn't hear myself think in
here" replied the judge.
tits warmer in our Jail at the city
hall than it is either place." interpos-
ed Rock. "a ledger we had for the
night complained that we kept it too
warm"
Meanwhile two miscreants were
brought over from the police Office.
The court, including the clerk, the
judge, the police officer, all put on
mittens and ear-muffs, goloshes and
overcoats, and went into the court
room to hold court. The four winds
seemed to be using the room for a
place in which to meet and talk things
over.
Cheer up! The new courthouse will
be started this spring.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
(By Associated Press Leased Wire)

New York City Preparations were
made this mornie 10 open tie Brook
Ign grave of Seaman James Jones to
determine whether his casket contain
ed any of the Russian crown jewels.
Sensational rumors regarding the
Russian crown jewels have been cur
rent ever since the death of Car
Nicholas.
The first concrete evidence that the
United States government was seeking
the gems in America came early last
month when William B. Williams, spe-
cial agent to the treasury department
admitted he was investigating a re-
port that $4,0OO,0000 worth were buried
in the Brooklyn cemetery.
The story was that the jewels had
been struggled into this country in
1920 in the coffin of the sailor who
died on the army transport Edellyn
at Gibraltar in August, 1920, while the
vessel was on it's way from Vladivos-
tok to the United States. The govern
ment maintained strict silence about
the matter until newspaper stories
were published, after which detach-
ment was sent from Fort Hamilton to
guard the grave against ghc One
attempt to rob the coffin was trustrat-
ed by the guards.
A few days ago dispatches from
Washington said orders had been is
sued to open the grave and settle for
once and all whether it contain the
jewels.
This morning a full company from
Fort Hamilton arrived at the cemetery
armed with pump guns and rifles.
Lieutenant James L. Carman, command
ing the detachment, promptly posted
his men on all sides of the cemetery
and quickly dispersed a crowd of curl
Gus who gathered at the main en-
trance.
A large group of military officers
and representatives of the treasury de-
partment then entered the grounds
and waited at the grave for the arrival
of Mr.. Williams, when it was an
nounced the coffin would be lifted out
Of the ground. The ground already had
been broken and the earth heaped in
fresh mound beside the grave, which
is located in the center Of the ceme-
tarV
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
(By United Press.)

Essen The city of Gelsinkirchen to-
day refused to pay fine of one humid
red million marks levied by the
Frenchsbecause of the shooting of two
Frenchyofficers on Monday.
Leading bankers of Gelsenkirchen
Immediately were arrested and the
French will attempt to enforce pay
ment of the fine.
Citizens are planning deputation
to Gen. De Goutte to demand release
of the police force, which was arrested
en- masse. yesterday when the invaders
were unable to discover the identity
of the persons who wounded the Of
ficers. 1t is understood that the French
are not likely to release the police, but
will hold them for court martial. If
any Of the German police are found
guilty of having participated in the
shooting they are liable TO the death
naltV
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
E,X'L'R 4 !.
KENOSHA CAUGHT
In WINTERS GRASP
Severest Blizzard of the Winter Grips
the City Forcing Closing of
All Schools Today.

Kenosha was struggling today to
free itself from the most severe snow
storm and blizzard which has gripped
the city and county in years. The en-
tire midwest was caught in the biz
card which started early Tuesday aft
ernoon and which had not abated at a
late hour this afternoon.
This morning the mercury dropped
to four below zero in Kenosha and
snow had been badly drifted in the
city. The county roads were almost
impossible because of the drifts. The
first big bus to reach the city from
Lake Geneva had fought it's way
through the drifts arriving in Keno
sha just after one o'clock. Steam and
electric transportation was also badly
crippled because of the storm. Street
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
FIRE THREATENS
TO DESTROY CITY
Niagara, Wis, is Threatened by Fire
Which Quilted Entire Business
District This Morning.
lBy Associated Press Leased wire


Niagara, Wis.-Fire originating from
an unknown cause threatened to de-
stroy the entire city of Niagara this
morning, while it lay helpless in the
face of terrific blizzard which has
blockaded all forms of communication
and fire assistance, Nearly a block of
stores and office buildings were de-
stroyed by the blaze which was dis
covered early this morning. The loss
is placed at about 100000.
The stores destroyed were the Mason
Co., a, general store; the Zimmerman
Barber Shop, owned by the Zimmerman
Brothers company of Marinette; a pool
hall and bakery The American Cafe.
a frame building about DO feet long. is
also endangered. Two streams of
water are being played on the buildings
surrounding those already destroyed or
under the flames.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
ENTIRE STATE is
CAUGHT IN GALE
Reports from All Over Wisconsin
Show That Blizzard Holds Entire
State in It's Grip.
(By United Pressl

Milwaukee, Wis.-Heavy snowfall
accompanied by strong winds and sub
zero temperature, brought the first
blizzard of winter to Wisconsin today.
Z A gale blowing from thirty to thirty
five miles an hour from the northwest
piled snow several feet deep in the
roads and railroad tracks, obstructing
traffic and delaying transportation.
The temperature dropped from 80 de-
grees above last night at $500 p. m. to
6 below at 1900 o'clock today.
Practically all train service from the
north into Milwaukee was suspended
for several hours because of the tracks
being covered with snow and the rail-
road officials being unable to run their
snow-plows to any advantage.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
School Referendum is Less Than Week Dis
tant and Still Little Interest
is Evidenced.
FRIENDS SEEK NICOLL'S REELECTION
Friends of Councilman Bob" NicOIl Refuse to Take
mo" for an Answer and Take Out Papers
for His Nomination ~.

On next Tuesday the voters of Ke-
nosha are to vote on whether or not
the school board of the city will in
the future be composed of seven mem
bers elected from the city-at- large or
will continue to be composed of eigh-
teen members elected, two from each
ward. The election has been duly ad-
vertised in the manners prescribed by
law, but it was admitted in official
circles this morning that as yet, little
interest has been shown in the cleo
ton.
1--WE hardly know what to think" de-
clared the regular election prognost-
icators, regarding the election. cit NAV
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
MILLER'S APPOINTMENT
CONFIRMED BY SENATE
Senate Ratifies Appointment of Ed
ward w. Miller as U. S. District
Attorney for This District.

Messages from Washington reaching
Kenosha late this afternoon declared
that the Senate had confirmed the ap-
pcintment of Edward w. Miller, Mar
inette attorney, for the position of
United States District Attorney for the
Eastern District of Wisconsin. His
commission is now being prepared by
the Department of Justice and will be
In his hands later in the week. 1t is
expected that Attorney Miller viii as
sumo the Duties of his office within
a week.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15

De that there is some movement either
IN support or opposition to the change,
but we have found little evidence of
it."
is An Important Change.
The change is an important one, ac-
cordlng to members of the school ad-
nfinistratiOn, and one which will affect
the future of the school system of the
city. Friends of the movement main
tain that it will facilitate the work of
the management of the schools, just as
the city manager form of government
has made the city commission more
eXpedient in dealing with the business
of the city. They maintain that it IA
a long step forward and an opportunity
for Kenosha to keep in the forefront Of
the cities of Wisconsin.
A report was current that some op-
position to the changes lhas risen
among those who opposed the adoption
of the city manager form of govern
ment, and that the outcome of the
election, may reflect somewhat the
popularity or unpopularity of the new
administration.
Want NicOll to Run.
There was another echo. of muir cinal
politics at 'ee ci;s h 6ds me- Il
became known that friends of CITY
Commissioners, Robert O.. NieolI. VINO
recently gave out statement refusing
to be candidate to succeed himself,
We're refusing to take "No" for an
answer, and had taken out nomination
papers in his behalf. While no papers
have yet been taken out for Commits
sioner Scholer, it is understood that
similar action will be taken regarding
his candidacy. Both commissioners
have stated positively that they are not
candidates for reelection.
No other candidates have vet been
put in the race, although hints have
reached the city hall that several are
considering the race.
\ Not Much Time Left.
The primaries or the nomination of
candidates for commissioner are to be
held on March the goth. When the
original five commissioners were elect
ed, the Independent Voters league
took an active part in placing names
IN nomination and it is thought poss-
ible that this organization may func-
ton again to get candidates in the
race in time for the primaries.
The election of commissioners will
be held on Tuesday, April 3rd.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
Train
Stalled by Storm

Green Bay, visa Chicago and
Northwestern passenger train running
between Green Bay and Milwaukee has
been stalled near Denmark, about rs
people being forced to leave the coach
es and go to Denmark where they are
being taken care of. Two relief trains
have been despatched to the scene al
though the heavy gale makes clear
ance almost impossible.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
REFUSE TWO PERMITS.
Y Associated Press Leased Wire

Madison, Wis.-The Wisconsin Real
Estate Brokers board today denied the
application for licenses of John NJ
Persik and Ludwig M. Kolajowski of
Milwaukee. The board said that the
application of Persik was denied on the
ground that Joseph Kaminski was
given unfair treatment by him in a
real estate deal.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
MANY BILLS ON LAST DAY.

NDy A5sUCIdlsu TESS LeAseu Wlrel
Madison, Wis.-Today, the last day
for introducing bills from the floor by
the Wisconsin legislature, brought an
avalanche of nearly 200 embryonic
statutes in both houses and indications
are that almost that many more will
be entered before midnight tonight. Ii
is expected that over 1900 bills will
have been introduced before. the ses-
sion convenes and as result the SEES
sion may continue through the early
summer months.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
REFUSE TO RELEASE GOLD.

Paris-The German government has
asked the Reichsbank to throw $780,
100000 gold marks on the market in
order to stabilize exchange, says
Havas dispatch from Berlin today, and
the governors of the bank, convinced
of the futility of the proposal have
resigned. The government adds the
message is persisting in its demand.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
TRAIN STALLED AT HASTINGS.
Az Associated Press Leased Wine.

BY Associated Press Leased Wire.l
Hastings, Minn.-Snow plows were
working today in an effort to entricate
the Olypmian passenger train, east
bound, Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul railroad which was stuck in the
snow at midnight last night about four
miles east of here.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
Wants a Change at
House of Correction
(By Associated Press Leased Wire.

Madison, visa bill to change the
management of the house of correction
at Milwaukee from the county civil
service to the state board of control,
was introduced in the lower house Of
the Wisconsin legislature today by AS
semblyman R. J. Peterson, Milwaukee.
81 am asking for this change because
there is too much petty politics being
shown over the appointment of
deputy warden" Mr.. Peterson said.
at is penal institution anyhow and
should be under the state board.
The. inmates should not be subjected
to the rule of petty politics in Mil
waukee."
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
GREEN BAY ALSO HIT.
(By Associated Press Leased Wire.)

IBy AssoclaJed Press Leased Wlre.J
Green Bay, Wis.-Preceded by 40
mile-an-hour westerly gale, the Their
mometer dropped down to 10 degrees
below zero here last evening and this
morning. Huge drifts Of snow have
blocked train service on all roads en-
tering Green Bay According to rail-
road officials, it is not expected to have
a through train to Chicago until Thurs
day at the earliest.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15

Madison, Wis. - Wild "moonshine"
parties in dance halls of the state par
ticipated in by young girls under 16
years of age, were pictured yesterday
by Senator Edo T. Ridgway, in sup
porting his bill to give county boards
power to regulate these public places,
when that measure was before the
committee on education and public
welfare.
The spread of social disease among
these youthful girls was told by SEN
ator ]. L. Barber, Wausau, who also
spoke in support of the proposal. Both
he and Senator Ridgway quoted sta
tistics to show the extension of these
diseases among young girls.
Mothers don't seem to look after
their daughters as they used to, so
it is time for the state to extend a
protecting hand" Senator Ridgway as
serted He described the "cross roads
creamery dance hall" as a place where
girls 10, IA and Is sometimes become
intoxicated and stagger home early in
the morning.
Counties now have not the authority
to regulate amusement places. This
bill endorsed by county boards
throughout the state and by numerous
women's organizations, is proposed as
a remedy to the state situation.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
CITY MANAGER sNowBoUND.

The snowstorm which gripped all
Wisconsin today deprived the city
of Kenosha of the services of its
city manager, c. M. Osborn, for he
was snowbound, along with his wife
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Marlatt,
somewhere between Delavan and
Lake Geneva. The four had mo-
tored to GAINESVILLE before the
storm broke on Tuesday afternoon.
Last night City Manager Osborn
addressed meeting there on the
question of the city manager form
of government.
This morning despite the storm
they started their return to Ke-
nosha and fought their way back
beyond Delavan. The condition of
the roads became so dangerous that
they halted at farmhouse and are
waiting there the abatement of the
storm.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
MORE FOR FRENCH DEFENSE.

Paris-The French government has
decided to propose in the Chamber of
Deputies an increase of one-half of
one per cent in the interest rate of
the national defense bonds. A bill to
this effect has been deposited with the
finance committee of the Chamber.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
MORE FIGHTING IN CHINA.

Hankow, China Hostilities are re-
ported on the border of Czechwan prov
ince above Patung between Szechwanez
and troops of General WI Pei-Fu, the
north China leader. Martial law has
been declared at Ichang on the Yangtze
river in this (Hupeh) province.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15

railway employees battled hard this
morning to overcome the difficulties
brought by the blizzard and establish
ed service in time to bring employees
of various factories to their work.
Schools Are Closed.
The severity of the weather, coupled
with sickness in the schools, forced
officials to dismiss all schools of the
city today. Many of the portable
buildings could not be properly heat
ed and conditions in some of the other
buildings were such as to make it i'm
practicable to attempt to hold regular
sessionss this afternoon.
During the early part of the morn
ing the mercury had climbed up to
five degrees above zero but shortly
after noon it began to drop again with
predictions that Neven colder weather
could be expected this evening.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
NO CROWN JEWELS
IN SAILORS GRAVE
Officials Pail to Find Russian Crown
Jewels in Grave of Sailor Near
New York City.
BULLETIN.

(By Associated Press Leased Wire)
New York City - None of the
Russian crown jewels was found in
the coffin of Seaman James Jones
when the body, buried in
Brooklyn cemetery, was disinter-
red today by the government.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
re al estate deal.

Well bet TIL Teller that leaves his
screen doors up all winter hates t
change his license plates. LATE Bud
wuz seriously wounded this mornin'
while his wife wuz handIin' an ole
rusty revolver.
Copyright National Newspaper Service.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
* BELOW AT WINNIPEG

(By Associated Press Leased Wire
Winnipeg, Man.-Forty-fve degrees
below zero was the temperature rec
orded at Prince Albert, Sask., follow
ing yesterdays blizzard.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
GERMAN TOWN
REFUSES TO PAY
Gelsenkirchen Refuses to
Pay Big Fine Levied
by French
ENGLISH HAVE DOUBTS
English Leaders Have Doubts
as to Whether or Not Occu-
patton Will Be Success.
BULLETIN.

Fby UnlLeu FresHJ
Brussels - Telephone commune
cation between Belgium and Ger
many was cut off today.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
Ridgway Demands
Ban on Dance Halls
State Senator Ridgway from This Dis
trict Demands Stricter Regu-
latiOn Over Tayerns.

by Associated Press Leased Wire)
Madison, Wis. - The senate
committee on education and public
welfare recommended for passage
the Ridgway bills calling for cOun-
ty regulation of public amusement
places in Wisconsin.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
lRv limited Pressl

London - A dispatch to the
Times from Strasbourg says that
Herr Schworer, sub-prefect of Of
fenburg, has been arrested for
refusal to obey the French.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15
REFUSES TO SEND
ENVOY TO VATICAN
Japanese Government Passes Budget
Without Any Allowance for Send
ing Representative to Rome.
Is An Important Change.
(By Associated Press Leased wire)

Toxic - The lower house of the Diet
today passed the budget without any
provision for a mission to the Vatican
at Rome.
This followed announced opposition
to the mission by the Sedyukai, the
government party, a few days ago.
Buddhist priests had been against the
mission, it was reported.
The representative of the Vatican
already has arrived in Japan, and the
cabinet thus is placed in an embarass-
ing position.
Until recently the Sedyukai had sup
ported the project of a mission while
the minority party, the Kenseikai, had
worked against it. ti -t'
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1923-02-15

be that there is some movement either
IN support or opposition to the change,
but we have found little evidence of