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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1921
Page
1
The piece surveys Irish self determination hopes and British policy, then shifts to the Small bank case and ethics in Democratic politics. It notes Woodrow Wilson’s peace conference, Lloyd George, Northcliffe, and American reception of European events, ending with reflections on immigration and Italian influence on culture.
Major members in Washington expect work on a tax revision bill to begin next Monday. Leaders anticipate repeal of the excess profits tax and aim to have the bill ready within ten days. Debate focuses on scope and effective date, with committee plans signaling possible repeal of the tax.
Secretaries Weeks and Denby backed an embargo on dyes and dye chemicals arguing national defense needs. Senate committee chair Penrose released officers notes urging embargo to aid naval and munition production, warning Germany and allies threaten supplies and war material.
A major forest fire threatened the village of Howland Maine 36 miles north of Bangor on Saturday night endangering about 750 residents. Firefighters rushed from Bangor Oil Town and Crono to battle the flames as flames closed in and reports of containment varied throughout the evening.
R James 62 a Democrat and publisher of the Danville Register died suddenly at his home in Fitch Virginia district from heart failure. He served in Congress and was known for the Danville newspaper. His passing occurred Saturday.
In Orbin Kentucky Richard McHargue aged 45 killed his wife mother and stepdaughter Thelma Atkins 14 then set a fire that badly burned him and injured a companion in a shocking domestic violence incident officials reported at the home Friday night authorities investigated the triple murder and arson scene detailing the grim sequence of events and the injuries to McHargue.
Madison Wis all peace officers of Wisconsin are urged not to be intimidated by individuals or associations from performing their full duties in enforcing bar and counter restrictions. W Stanley Smith prohibition commissioner urges deputies to press violations and seek full compliance with the law while stressing the need for samples and analysis to curb illicit beverages.
Reports from Soviet relief efforts indicate worsening famine, especially among children. News from Moscow cites food taxes and peasant resistance. American observers note stalled relief programs and warnings of continuing shortages.
The Mill City Orchestra will continue and start its season in October after disputes with the Musicians Union were settled. The union had asked that Minneapolis parks be removed from performance sites, but the orchestra maintained the right to perform in parks when the management chose. Bargaining and wage issues were previously raised and resolved.
Annapolis Md transmission of photos and written documents by facsimile across the Atlantic has been achieved in tests at the oval radio station. A photograph and written message were sent to Midmalson France. engineers in Annapolis plan further tests believing the invention a complete success.
Miss Olivin Stone tells police and reporters she pursued vengeance after El Us Guy Kinkead spurned her and married another. She says she lent him money, faced divorce fights, and traveled from Cincinnati to New York to confront him, later shooting him in the knee. Marie Louise Kinkead plans burial in Covington Ky.
Senate agricultural committee amendments to the Capper Tinder bill remove a proposal blocking privately owned wires from connecting to cities without grain exchanges. Board of Trade voices fear co op membership could curb competition and lead to monopolistic control. senators argue rebates via cooperative marketing would entice farmers only when already common.
Prime mercantile paper at 6 and 3 4 percent with live demand around 4 29 and cables near 4 30. Tear silver prices mixed domestic 90 1 4 cents while foreign trade quotes show 623 40 for certain securities and currencies.
New York reports say John W. Worthington, held on $100,000 bond, faces restraint in a mail theft case tied to more than $6 million in stolen securities across six foreign bank accounts. The inquiry links his circle to the murder of Bennie Binkowitz, a Milford bank messenger who vanished with bonds and was found dead later. Authorities name deposits in Germany, Poland, Rome, and Paris as connected to Worthington’s enterprise.
Secretary Wallace ordered a probe into wheat grading standards at country buying points. A practical miller and economist with assistants will study trading problems in the Northwest. If evidence supports changes, adjustments would come before next year’s marketing season.
Madison Wisconsin state library commission will meet in September to select a successor to the late Dr Charles McCarthy longtime director of the legislative reference library A number of applicants are seeking the post which has no fixed term and carries a 5000 salary The board has given no indication of who might be chosen and there is no acting director since McCarthy’s death.
The Montana State Bankers Association, at its closing session, opposed a check stamp tax proposed to Congress by Treasury Secretary Mellon. They argued it would remove money from circulation when finances are tight. The group also elected former U.S. Senator W. A. Clark of Butte as president.
Washington DC The Interstate Commerce Commission on Saturday ruled that labor allowances paid to railroads for the six month guarantee period after government control will cover only increased needs and not labor inefficiency.
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