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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31
BY EDWARD w. PIcKARp

Many events of great moment
marked the year 1924 First of these
in Importance undoubtedly was the
formulation, adoption and putting into
operation of the Dawes plan for the
payment of German Preparations and
indirectly the financial and economic
regeneration of that country and Eu.
rope generally. The success of this
scheme means much for the entire civ.
ilized world. Having been devised
mainly by Americans, 1t adds to the
prestige of America.
Wars were few and not especially
important internationally. The out
standing ones were the civil war for
the control Of the government of
China, the attempt Of Spain to con.
quer the rebellious tribesmen of Mo
rocco, the suppression of a rebellion
in Mexico and long drawn-out revo-
lutionary movement in Brazil. There
were also several Of the always-to-be-
expected internecine conflicts In Cen
trail America. On the whole Mars had
rather an idle year. For a time the
alarmists talked of war between the
United States and Japan over the
Japanese exclusion clause In the new
American immigration law, but the
crisis was passed safely, for the time
at least.
Great Britain experienced the nov
city of being under a Labor govern
ment which was fairly successful until
1t got tangled up with the Russian
soviets, whereupon it was ousted, the
Conservatives winning the parliament
tary elections by large majOrities.
Stanley Baldwin again became prime
minister. During the first quarter of
the year the soviet government of
Russia won recognition from almost
every important country except the
United States, but the soviet leaders
continued to recede from their Boil
shevik principles. Socialists captured
the government of France and Herriot
became premier. President Mustapha
Renal Of Turkey and Dictator Musso-
iini Of Italy were subjected to severe
attacks from political opponents and
were forced to more liberal attitudes.
In the United States the biggest
event of the year was the national
election, together with the sensational
Democratic convention which resulted
in the nomination of John w. Davis
and Charles w. Bryan. and the indie
pendent candidacy OF Senator LaFol-
lette and Senator Wheeler on a radi-
cal platform. Despite the oil reserve
scandal that had laid the Republican
administration open to attack, the
voters of the land, by a plurality of
about 100000, decided that Calvin
Coolidge should continue in the presi-
dental office, with Charles Gates
Dawes as vice president. During the
long months of the campaign business
in the United States had languished,
but Immediately after the election 1t
revived rapidly, and at the same time
there began a considerable boom In
securities on the stock exchanges.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31

cirs or narlons. Her delegates did not
conceal the fact that they were re
Ierrlng especially to the japanese ex-
ciusiOn clause of the American immi-
grafton law, which already had caused
protests from Tokyo and boycotts and
threats against Americans in Japan.
Iney insisted the agreement must pro-
vide that any nation might ask the
league to arbitrate internal affairs of
any other Lation, and the league as
semDly yielded to them and adopted
the protocol with such amendment.
Assent Of the legislative bodies of all
member nations Of course was requi-
site, and as time went on it became
evident this could not be obtained.
The British parliament, 1t was be-
l1eved, was almost certain not to agree
since Canada, Australia and New Zea-
land were bitterly opposed.
In October Great Britain and Tur-
Key were at swords points over the
old Mosul oil fields dispute, but they
submitted the matter to the League of
Nations council, which ordered the
status quo be maintained for the pres
ent.
Sir Lee Stack, sirdar of the Egyp-
tan army and governor general of the
Sudan, was murdered by Egyptian ma
tionalists In November The British
government, swiftly moving warships
and troops to strategic positions, de-
manded an apology, indemnity of 81
100000, punishment of the assasstns,
and, most important, concessions con-
corning the Sudan and the great irri-
cation project there. Premier Zagloul
Pasha resigned and Ziwar, his sue
cessor yielded to all the demands. The
root of the trouble was the control of
the Sudan, which was claimed by both
nations.
Great Britein's war debt to the Unit
ed States was funded on basis gen.
orally satisfactory, and late in the year
France began negotiations to fund her
debt to us. The British government at
once announced that If France or any
other nation that was In debt to Brit
ain paid the United States, she would
expect to receive payment from them
in proportion. This checked the pro-
ceeedings for the time. Poland already
had arranged for the funding Of her
American debt.
The Irish Free State registered with
the League Of Nations the treaty with
England by which it was granted its
measure of independence, but in De-
cember the British government pro-
tested against this action, asserting
that the league had nothing to do with
arrangements between sections Of the
British empire.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS

Politics consumed q vast amount of
time and energy in the United States,
as is the case every four years. There
was little doubt from the first that
the Republicans would nominate Pres
ident Coolidge to succeed himself. Both
Senator Hiram Johnson and Senator
Robert NJ LaFollette were candidates
in the preferential primary states, but
the former won almost no delegates
and the latter only those from Wiscon-
sin. The convention was held in Cleve-
land, opening on June 10 with Frank
w. Mondell as chairman. The Wis
consin delegation presented LaFol-
lette's substitute platform, which had
no support outside that delegation,
and 1t also cast Its vote for the sena-
tor. Coolidge was nominated on the
first ballot. the vote being: Coolidge,
1,O65; LaFollette, "a; Johnson, 10.
Frank o. Lowden of Illinois was nomi-
mated for vice president, but declined
and the place was given to Gen.
Charles Gates Dawes of Chicago.
The Democrats convened in New
York on June "a and did not complete
their work until the early morning Of
July 10-the most protracted national
convention in the history of American
politics. Nearly a score Of names
were presented for the presidential
nomination, with William G. McAdoo
and Gov. AL Smith Of New York lead
ing. The former was credited with
support from the Ku KluX khan and
the latter is a Roman Catholic, there
fore the religious issue became de-
plorably prominent. The committee
on resolutions struggled over two
points especially-whether or not the
khan should be denounced by name
and whether or not the party should
declare itself definitely in favor Of
American membership In the League
of Nations. Both questions went be-
fore the convention.in minority reports
and many fiery speeches were MADE.
The delegates decided not to name the
khan and not to declare for league
membership: Balloting for a presi-
Dental nominee began June 30 and 1t
vas ALuiHCd4olClS dppui ca thoe tAASA y
was a deadlock, for neither McAdoo
nor Smith would give way unless the
other would do the same. Day after
day the voting went on, most of the
other aspirants dropping out one by
one. AS the one hundredth ballot drew
near the vote for John w. Davis be-
gan to grow. On the one hundred and
third ballot the break came and Davis
obtained a majority. The nomination
was then made unanimous. Out Of a
dozen names put up for the vice pres
idency, Mr.. Davis selected that OF
Charles w. Bryan, governor of Ne
braska and brother of William j., and
he was nominated.
While this was going on Senator La
Toilette became the candidate of
third party that called itself the Pro-
gressive. He was Endorsed by the
chiefs of the Federation of Labor,
and, apparently against his will. by
the Socialist party. Senator Burton
X. Wheeler of Montana was given sec
ond place on the ticket There were
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31

auenor; FRANK Cnance, noreu DaseUaE
player and manager; Charles Zeublin,
educator; ex-Gov. w. L. Douglas of
Massachusetts,; ]. w. Schaeberle, as
tronomer James Carruthers. wheat
king" of Canada; ex-senator r. ].
Gamble OF South Dakota: Congress
man w. r. Greene OF Massachusetts, ;
Brig. Gen. c. e. Sawyer, President
Harding's physician; Estrada Cabrera.
ex-President of Guatemala; Charlotte
Crabtree (Lotta), veteran actress; FL.
L. Bridgeman, New York publisher.
In October: Sir william Price, Ca
madam capitalist; ex-Gov. Warren
Garst Of Iowa; DR.. w. A. Shanklin.
educator; Charles L. Hutchinson, Chi
cago banker and art patron; Anatole
France, dean Of French letters; e. L.
Larkin, astronomer; DR.. L. G. Seelye,
first president Of Smith college; Sena-
tor Frank Brandegee Of Connecticut;
II. II. Kolhsaat, former Chicago news
paper publisher; Admiral Sir Percy
Scott, British gunnery expert; #.
Wight Neumann, impressario ex-Gov.
II. A. Buchtel of Colorado; John r
Wright, journalist; Secretary of Agri-
culture Henry G. Wallace; Laura Jean
Libbey, novelist; Lew Dockstader,
minstrel; Percy D. Haughton, foot
ball authority; Gen. w. B. Haldeman,
commander of United Confederate
Veterans; James B. Forgan, Chicago
banker; Edward Bell, American diplo-
mat; w. E. Lewis, publisher New
York Telegraph; T. 9. Harbaugh au-
thor of Nick Carter stories; Frances
Hodgson Burnett, author.
In November: Kai Nelson, Danish
sculptor; T. e. Cornish, first president
Of Bell Telephone company; ex-Sena'
tor Cornelius Cole of California !;
Ferdinand Peck, pioneer Chicagoan;
Gabriel Faure, French composer; Gen.
Arson Mills; Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge of Massachusetts; ex-Gov. w.
K. Kitchin of North Carolina Presi-
dent Samuel Plantz of Lawrence col
lege, Appleton, Wis; e. S. Montagu,
English statesman; e. e. Rica, the
atrical producer; Mrs. ]. P. Morgan,
ST.; A. N. Mckay, editor Salt Lake
Tribune; Cardinal Logue Of Ireland !;
Thomas H. 1nce, moving picture pro-
Queer; Gen. Sir Lee Stack, sirdar of
Egyptian army; Mrs. Warren G. Hard
ing; c. S. Fairchild, former secretary
of the treasury; Duke Of Beaufort {;
GIacomo Puccini, Italian composer.
In December: CiprianO Castro, for
mer dictator Of Venezuela; Mrs. Gene
Stratton Porter, novelist; w. G. Brown,
former president New York Central !;
Bishop H. J. Alerding of Fort Wayne,
Ind !; William G. Reick, journalist;
Chief Grand Rabbi Isaac Friedman Of
Vienna, in New York; MahlOn Pitney,
former justice of the U. S. Supreme
court; August Belmont, financier and
sportsman Edward Holslag, American
artist; Samuel Gompers, president
American Federation Of Labor; Con-
gresham T. f. Appleby Of New Jer-
sey; Martin F. Glynn, former governor
of New York.
ga. 1925, westarn Newspaper Union.)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31
BEETOWN
(Too late for last waol,,

NtOO IdIe LOT last week.
MRS. Matte Throne spent Monday
and Tuesday at the Mike Burns home
at Lancaster.
Chris Garner of BLOOMINGTON was
a Wednesday caller.
A large crowd attended the Polly
Wright sale Wednesday.
Mrs. r. Birch and Mrs. A. Hartman
shopped at Lancaster Wednesday.
John Longmeier and wife were call
Iers at HI. Dolphin's last week.
School closed Friday with a Christ
mas tree and program, for two weeks.
Margaret Clifton came home Satur-
day from Madison to spend the holt
days.
Next Saturday night the Masons in
stall OFFICERS with roast chicken sup
per at the hotel.
The M. w. AS will install officers
in two weeks.
Real old winter now makes us
hustle to keep warm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31
INDUSTRIAL AND
LABOR

Labor in the United States had a
prosperous and in general quiet
year. There was not one general
strike; wages maintained their high
level and In many instances were In
creased. The New York Central Rail-
way company increased the pay of 15,-
900 employees on January %; Chicago
transfers won an increase In Feb
ruary by a short strike, and so did
several other local unions later. Wages
of various classes of railway en-
ployees were raised during the year
by the federal board. Only the textile
workers of Maine suffered reduction,
In November Silk workers of Pater-
son. N. J., went on strike and so did
the garment workers Of both New
York and Chicago.
The American Federation Of Labor
held it's convention in Ell Paso, Texas.
Communism and the labor party
movement were again squelched, and
Samuel Gompers was reelected presi-
dent. He and many Of the delegates
went to Mexico City for the conven'
ton of the Pan-American Labor Fed
Grafton. Mr.. Gompers was elected
president of that body. While there
he suddenly fell Ill and was hurriedly
brought back to San Antonio, where
he died on December ID.
In July the federal trade commits
sion ordered all steel companies to
abandon the pittsburgh plus" sys-
tenn, which was said to work injustice
to the Middle West. The commission
also accused the Aluminium Company
of America of questionable practices.
Organized labor won a great victory
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31
Eclipse of Old Sol
Scheduled for Jan. oath

An eclipse of the sun that comes
anywhere near being total is a rare
tnlng IN this part of the country. and
SO people interested in such events
are eagerly looking forward to the
morning of January Oath when short
~ after sunrise the sun will go he
mind the moon in an eclipse which
VIII! be total in belt of 100 miles
wide across the country. SUPERIOR
VIII be on the southern edge of the
total eclipse, and the eclipse will ha
a tribe more than So percent total in
Lancaster. 1t has been a great many
years since we have had the privilege
OF seeing an eclipse as nearly total
as this will be, and it is to be hoped
tnat the day will be cloudless.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31
INTERNATIONAL AT
FAIRS

When the year began the matter OF
German reparations was still foremost
among the problems awaiting settle
ment. The commission Of experts APP
pointed by the reparations commission
and headed by Gen. Charles g. Dawes
of America began its work January Ia
with the examination OF Germany's ca
Dacity to pay. 1t functioned rapidly
and with precision, formulated what
has been known as the Dawes plan,
and submitted its report on April D.
Two days later this was accepted by
the reparat.ons commission, and on
AIril Is 1t was approved by the Ger
man and British governments. Bel
GUM. Italy and Japan accepted 1t on
ApriI 90. but France, mainly for po-
liticsN reasons, withheld approval for
the time being. On July 10, over
D. Young of San Francisco ac
cepted the position OF fiscal agent OF
the Dawes plan, and the same day the
allied premiers met In London to dis
cuss the operation Of the scheme
Later they invited Germany to send
delegation, and the conference result
ed in complete agreement. France
promised to evacuate the Ruhr WITHIN
a year. and almost Immediately began
IN get her military and civil forces out
of the region. The London agreement
was ratified by the parliaments, the
Carman reichstag passed the bills nee
essary for the operation OF the pian
and the pact was formally signed on
August 20 1t was the only scheme YET
mt forward upon which the various
nations could agree, and its adoption
xyas hailed the world over as the De-
ginning of the recuperation OF Europe
from the disastrous effects or the war
Germany began making payments
under the Dawes plan on Septemoer
@ Next day Seymour Parker Gilbert
voung American financial expert
was appointed agent general OF repa-
rations. and on October 10 the Dig
soan TO Germany was offered TO the
world. 1t was promptly heavily over
subscribed in most countries. German
industry responded instantly ana the
smooth and efficient operation OF tne
Dawes plan seemed assured.
Several attempts were made during
the year to forward the further reuuc-
ton Of ornaments by Agreements, Out
nothing definite was accomplished un-
I'll September. when Prime MINISTER
Macdonald of Great Britain SUNNI
ted to the League of Nations MS pan
for an international agreement TOT Sc
curity, arbitration and disarmament
The discussion vas heated, and japan
refused to adhere because the pian
prohibited wars based on internal poll
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31
FEED BIRDS IN COLD SPELL

SPARTA-Request Of the public to
feed the brides was made in an urgent
appeal issued by A. E. Frederick, state
humane officer. The sudden onrush of
cold weather and heavy snow will take
the lives of many birds throughout the
state unless immediate relief comes,
says DR.. Frederick. He suggests that
particles of bread, meat, and sweep
ings from granaries and barn floors
be placed so shat they will mot be COW
cred with snow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31
MT. HOPE
TOO late for last veal,'

CToo late for last week)
John Garvin of Woodman visited
his sister, Mrs. Albert Ellis, last week
and attended the Farmers Institute.
A fine baby girl was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Graf last Friday.
Mr.. Gunderson, cashier of the bank,
had his arm broken last Friday while.
cranking car.
Ole Parks and wife visited at the
Friak Plimpton home Sunday.
Lois Wilson and Dorothy McKevitt
are home from Platteville and La
Crosse to spend Christmas holidays.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31
NEW YEARS GREETING

Chicago, III, 12-24-24
Editor Herald,
Lancaster, Wis.
Dear SIR
Enclosed find money order for $3.50
for my subscription to the Herald an
other year.
With best wishes for Merry Christ
man and Happy Prosperous New
Year, remain,
Your friend,
r. L. RAY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31
THE HERALD Will COME

Milton Junction, Wis, Dec. &c.
Grant County Herald,
Lancaster, Wis.
Dear Editor:-
Please renew my subscription to
the Herald. ON enclosing $3.50 for
the same.
Sincerely
JOSEPH CHAPMAN.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31

on OCTOBER ~ when rne supreme court
of the United States ruled that fed
eral courts must grant jury trials in
contempt cases growing out of labor
disputes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31
REVIEW OF The
EVENTS OF 1924
Chief Happenings of the
Past Twelve Months at
Home and in Other
Lands.
DAWES PLAN IN EFFECT

europe on the Way to Economic Re-
coVery-5ritlsh Labor Govern
ment Observation-Disclosures
Win Great Victory in Ameri-
can Election-FIight of Army
Planes Around World.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31
100 Druggists Involved
In Illegal Sale of Liquor

CHRISTIANIA, NORWAY-An enor-
nous scandal is developing in Nor
way regarding the illegal sale of
liquor, the Tidens Tegn said recently.
Preliminary police investigation has
revealed over 100 druggists involved.
1t is indicated, said the newspaper.
that several cabinet members and
parliamentarians are among the ille-
gal buyers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-31

The Cuba City fire department gave
it's annual banquet last Tuesday night
to over forty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
Miss HnnxfOrd Wed to
MIR. SnOdErnss Yesterday,

The marriage Of Miss Ruth Mae
Hansford to Mr.. Robert Evans Snod-
grass took place yesterday at noon
in the home of the brides brother,
Mr.. Charles n. Hansford. in Colling-
dale. Pa. The bride is the daughter
of Mrs. Sarah Hansford of Scranton.
Pa. formerly of York. Pa. She is
prominent in music circles in this
city and for many years was secre-
tary to the attending surgeon Of the
Army and also of the Women's City
Club Mr.. Snodgrass was formerly
of st. Louis. Mo-. but in recent years
has been entomologist for the De-
partment Of Agriculture and is the
author OF several textbooks on vari-
Gus phases of entomology.
The home was attractively dec
Grated with Fall tiowers--cosmos,
marigolds. and zinias combined with
palms and ferns. The bride was given
in marriage by hey brother and her
only attendant was her niece. little
Ella Hansford. who acted az flower
girl. The bride was gowned in a
dress of Chinese blue georgette.
made with cape aud front panel of
heavy cream lace. She carried bride
roses. The travelling costume con-
sisted of tunic dress of dark brown
satin embroidered in tan, with coat
and hat of the same shade.
Following wedding breakfast, at
tended by only the members of the
immediate families, Mr.. and Mrs
Snodgrass left for short trip to New
York and vicinity. They Will he at
home after October 10, at 37O6
Thirteenth street.
Miss Elmeda Ansell. senior at
NaSsar. and Mr.. Burr Tracy Ansell Il
junior at Harvard. who have spent
their summer vacation with their par
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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued ia IN.
following:
Charles o. Sage and Gsida s. Larson.
Curtis II. Combs Of this city and Saom
Fisher OF Lursy, Va
Paul Norrio and Olympia Matera.
Conrad Hoffman of Waynesboro Pa and
Julia Fine Of Martinsburg, W Va
Danlton \. Kendall and Ellen q. Gibbons.
Thomas Elliott and Carrie T.. Kise.
Frank VI. Pierce and Pauline H. Shea
William ii. Thomas and Annie ~ Edwards
Walter r. Roberts OF Mount Rainier. Md
and Pauline V. Park of Rallston. Va.
Willinm {. Eastar and Katie H. Lee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to
the health department in the last "a hours:
John Oyerlet, years. 1920 st. Sc.
Matthew +. Tighe, 67, 1909 Irving ST.
Mae A. Cascoigne. 81. 4112 Eilicott ST.
George X. Douglas. 3d. 33OS Sth vt. ne
Homer A. Birch. 10. Emergency Hospt
Waldo b. CIum. IL. Garfield Hospt
Isabella e.. Fleming. 81, Garfield Hospt
Mary l.. Kubel. 81, 1923 Kenyon st.
Mary {. Smith, 55, Georgetown Hospt
Harry Smith, month. ChiIdfen's Hospital
Asy lum.
Infant of Frank and Minnie Travis. ~
days, 1917 T st.
Theresa Harah. as years. Providence Hospt
Daisy Ball SO. 2526 f ST.
Sarah Myers. 60 2O06 Columbia terrace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported I,
the Health Department in the last - hours
James 4. and Agata hi frapani. girl.
Alfred Il. and Grace T.. Vincent, girl.
John and Lucia A. Amoroso. boy.
Clarence i. and Stella +. Brewer. boy.
Joseph and Suzanne NJ. Wilson, boy.
Melvin &. and Mat A. Wiley, boy.
Joseph II. and Florence L. Hurley. girl.
Robert j. and Mary Il. O'Neil. boy.
Louis J. and Helen II. Howard. boy.
Merton j. and Katherine Batrhelder. girl.
Otto VI. and Sadie Deutsch. boy.
Robert l.. and Alice NJ. Sellman. boy.
John j. and Margaret q. O'Donneil. boy.
Harry T.. and Anna Goldenhurg. boy.
Charles r. and Florence Speorl girl
Leon and Ruth I'retzfelder. boy.
Walter 81. and Lillian G. MacnichoI girl.
Newton +. and Alva Carpenter. girl.
Claude X. and Mary +. Clark, girl.
Howard y. and Loretta V. Mann. toy
Charles Ii. and Blanche l.. Moore. girl.
Oscar p. and Lavada VI. Court. girl.
Samuel and Elnora &. Crawford. boy!
Alphonzo and Mary T.. Duzer boy
Frances and Florence David. boy
William NJ. aud VILLA NJ. Smith. boy,
Berkeley and Agnes Powell. girl
Miss Ann Hillery of Milwaukee, re.
Gently appointed chief clerk OF the
American embassy in Buenos Aires. is
believed to be the only woman who
holds such position in the America,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-09-19

her daughter. Miss Virginia Russell,
and her two sons, has returned to
Washington from North Hadley,
canada. and has taken AN apart
ment at ZIG kalorama road for the
Winter.
Miss ttir X. Nelson left this morn
ing for motor trip through the
South /" Palm Beach. Fla.
Miss Emma GRAY Will ,,lps,, her