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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1921

Page

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Senate battles over cuts to army and navy ambitions

Senator Borah leads a tightening plan to reduce enlistments to 100,000, halt new battleship construction, and trim government payrolls. He and others push tax relief only with sizable spending cuts, arguing disarmament depends on a leaner military and public will.

Ashington Secretary OF Treasury Mellon Senate Nator Borah Tha Germany Virginia Crepes America Borah Jones Washington Senate Tbkowra Ostfiiesand Jesthng Mekal Soo- Stor Borah T- 85

Governor to Return to Illinois Capital Next Week

Governor Ley Swill said he would return to Springfield Tuesday to attend to official business and postpone his good roads tour until Friday next week to fulfill duties. Sheriff Henry Mester expects the governor to appear and bond, with action if he does not.

Ley Swill Springfield Capitol Len Small Bethcoming Sangamon Chicago Bond Sherif Henry Mester Small

Rendell flies from Minneapolis to see daughter

Alderman Harry Rendell of Minneapolis raced to visit his daughter, Mrs. ALPS Funk, at La Crosse. He traveled by air from Curtis field to Salver My jag field for a fare of 245 dollars, then took a taxi to the daughter’s home. He plans to stay in La Crosse until Wednesday, returning by car.

Rendell Minneapolis Funk Harry Rendell Minneapois AL PS Fark le Crosse Curtis Flying Field Salver Myjag Resdelk la Cresse Chamberlain John Doe Mohn Doe Cuamberling

Chicago official inspects La Grosse street work progress

A Chicago public works official, Vom Taras, visits La Grosse to study street resurfacing methods used in the city. He tours the local improvement project with William Malone of Ulco Lois Petroleum, and says Chicago plans to adopt a similar program this year. A student in Milwaukee is fined for driving while intoxicated after an incident near a Grand Avenue viaduct.

la Grosse Largzer Vom Taras Inghwaps Chicago Vivate Bing Wikliam Malone Ubo TU Lois Petroleum Products Company Patate Om Here Mildwauker Wis Alfred Terns Madison Grand Avenue Wenlsend

Pledge Release Of Jailed Irish Parliamentarians

The Associated Press reports that all members of the Irish parliament in custody will be released except John J. McKeown, convicted of the murder of District Inspector S McGrath, with an August 16 parliamentary meeting in view.

UBLIN Associated Press John J. McKeown S McGrath

Washington Date Set for Disarmament Conference Meet

Tokyo reports agreed to November 11 for the disarmament conference in Washington. Italy’s reply awaited. Britain favors any date acceptable to all powers. The conference will map agenda and preliminaries, with interchanges to begin immediately as the November 11 date is confirmed.

Ashington D. C Harding Wes Japan Ward Italy Tannland United States Canada America Britain Tomio Associated Press Taman Washington

Guardsmen Return From Camp After Two Weeks

Guardsmen from La Crosse returned from Camp Douglas after two weeks of outdoor training. The 20th Field Artillery unit earned the title of most efficient command and served as escort to the colors. Soldiers praised the strenuous camp life and reported high physical conditioning. The detachment included Battery T and the 1201 Field Artillery headquarters, along with the medical section. One trooper boasted he can hike thirty miles without fatigue. Meanwhile, insurance broker John B Kennedy was shot dead near Beverly Hills, and Mrs. Madeline Oberchain of Evanston was held as a material witness.

la Crosse Douglas la Crosse National Guantsmen Camp Douglas Wnd 1201 Field Artillery Los Angeles Cal John B Kennedy Beverly Hills Madeline Oberchain Evanston

Wisconsin Highway Commission Faces 1923 Work Freeze

Wisconsin announces postponement of highway construction with funding gaps from the legislature. A. R. B. Wirst and chief engineers warn that federal aid and overdue taxes will constrain 1924 work, risking loss of experienced staff and delaying road patrols. Chamberlain files for divorce from wife alleging abuse and cruelty, with mutual counterclaims amid accusations of nightly outbursts and infidelities.

Lave Todreal Highway Commission Maintainine Ovr Wisconsin

Washburn Williams win doubles title at Newport

Mrs Chamberlain seeks annulment or divorce from Chamberlain asserting a September 25 1920 Minneapolis marriage after a prior Rochester divorce in May 1920 and illegal remarriage. She recalls repeated beatings and abuse including July 17 arrest for beating, alimony claims and husband income cited at 8000 dollars net worth and 3000 yearly earning capacity as a bartender.

Liam Chamberlain Frink Givorce Tay Laneiage Chamberlain Minnesapolis Rochester Minn Beatie Hunt Moore Winona la Croes

Dollar mark carved on St Thomas door sparks satire

New York World reports a hidden dollar sign carved into the granite capstone of the St Thomas Episcopal Church door. Architect E Donald Robb confirms the design includes a dollar motif, while rector Rev Ernest Thes calls the tale an example of imitation.

York New York World Today St. Thomas Episcopal E. Donald Robb Chure Robb Architee Ernest St. Thomas

Judge Jenkins of Early Court Fame Dies in Madison

ILWADKEE Wis Judge James G Jenkins once on federal bench and admired Democrat died after a lingering illness in Madison His injunction of 1893 against Northwest Pacific workers in receivership era drew national attention and impeachment talk faded as courts upheld the ruling.

Judge Jenkins Madison Ilwadkee Wis James G. Jenkins Jenkins Cleveland Congress Milwaukee

Government men not hired to inspect gas meters

Citizens warned against strangers posing as government inspectors for gas meters. Wisconsin-Minnesota Light and Power warns no government agents are authorized to inspect meters. La Gréssé residents told by Manager Pelton that no government men are empowered to conduct inspections.

Taman Wisconsin-Minnesota Light and Power Eomy Pelton la Grésse Knmg

Three Chicago theft suspects freed by police Friday

Police released Eric Brown Harald Guebansu and Augy Cook on Friday afternoon after they proved they were not in Chicago when a car stolen there was found in an alley near Ninth and Pine. Chief John F Weber had interviewed each man separately. they said they arrived in the city on a morning train Friday. A Chicago man later claimed his car had been stolen Thursday morning.

Joc Ninth and Pine Streets Eric Brown Harald Guebansu Auiy Cook Jockup Windas John F Webber Fron Chichgo

La Crosse Babies Well Fed and Healthy

County infant welfare clinics held in summer show Alsh Burkhardt deputy nurse reports generally well fed, well loved babies with better than average health. The Sunday Tribune Leader-Press will describe the results with pictures of healthy infants and proud mothers.

la Crosse Alsh Burkhard Eputhy Leader-Press

Crack Swimmers Meet Tulnth and North Midwest

North and middle west stars led by Mian Norman will swim Saturday in the American and Centre championship meet under the auspices of the Duturh Boat club.

Tulnth Mian Norman Tees North Middle West Duturh

Harding Starts Return to Capital From Portland

President Harding arrives in Maine from Lancaster after a cross country trip then proceeds to Portland to depart aboard the Mayflower for Washington. He has luncheon and plays three rounds of golf before continuing.

Harding Capital Polant Maine Harding Arraves Lancaster N.el Snoop Portland Washington

Americans Freed From Moscow and Petrograd

All American prisoners in Moscow and Petrograd will be sent across the Russian border by Monday at the latest. The message was received by Walter L. Brown, European director of the American Relief Administration, from Leo Kameneff, chairman of the Russian relief committee.

Ondon Associated Press Moscow Petrograd Walter L. Brown American Relief Administration Leo Kameneff Russian Relief Committee

OFFERS TREATY ON RECOGNITION FOR PRESENT REGIME

In Mexico City George Sumner la (Sumamerla) of the United States delivered a note to the Mexican foreign office Friday. Washington states recognition demands remain unchanged but the note includes stipulations acceptable to Mexico. A treaty of amity and commerce is sought after recognition, with officials optimistic of early U S recognition.

Exico City George T. Sumamerla United States Foreign Office Washington Excelsior Sorefen

Rotarians Beat Kiwanis Club In Second Battle

The Rotarians defeated Kiwanis 287 to 9 at West Avena Playground in the second indoor game of the season. Yeper hurled for the Rotarians, Benton led the Kiwanis with several home runs and extra-base hits. Over 500 spectators attended. The Rotary club invites other groups for single games or a series.

Rotarians Kiwanis Club West Avena Yeper Riwanians Benton Rotary Club

U.S. perfects new system to test purity of gold

Washington reports the bureau of standards has perfected a spectroscopic analysis method for gold fineness. The treasury says the process measures purity more accurately than one part in a million, using small electric sparks between gold sticks and photographs through a diffraction grating to reveal traces of baser metals.

Washington Bureau of Standards U. S. Treasury

Weather Record For Crnese Area And Adjacent Regions

Forecasts show fair to cool conditions across Crnese, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and western portions Sunday. Cooler tonight across most areas with rising temperatures Sunday in the west. Somewhat warmer in the west on Sunday with cooler nights overall and no material changes expected in river levels over the next 44 hours.

la Crnese Wisconsin Minnesota Tury Jowa Sanday Mest Snd

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