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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1921

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House OK Home Brew Measure Faces Senate Amendment

Read text describes House approval of a substitute for a Senate amendment on home brewing and warrants, detailing opposition by drys and supporters, including Volstead, and noting the conference to reach agreement before passage into law. It references Washington, Maryland and actions by prohibition advocates and lawmakers on searches without warrants.

Washington MD. C Cetlar Distilleriey Kitehon Breweries Stanley Secrely NelznTe Senate Stanley Saly Volstead Volstraud Minnesota Raldigat Airys Volesford House Vedstenn Mr. Fiehds Fietis Kindret New York Cochran Revs Neheaskas Jay Erlire Hi Cones Eppan Raensses

Harding's Railway Bill Approved by Senate Committee

The Senate commerce committee approved the administration railway funding bill by a 7 to 2 vote, subor dinating the War Finance Corporation to buy railroad securities from the Railroad Administration and extend the life of the corporation. It would allow up to 500 million dollars in securities funding, re open accounts with railroads, and shield railroad financing from harming agricultural export aid. Republican Larrallette and Democrat Stingley opposed, while Democrat Pem erone supported. Committee plans predicted rapid passage next week. Huddleston urged hearings with Melton and the American Federation of Labor. The Erie Railroad critique arose but the committee majority limited witnesses to Davis and Meyer.

South Literscite Commerce Committee War Finance Corporation Railroad Administration Rall Lasallette Wisconsin Stingley Kentucky Pemerone Chie War Finance Corportion Bese Commerce Huddleston Alrbana Comittes Melton Terr Jewell Merican Federation of Labor Erie Rilold Marion Ohio Congress Davis Audrugene Meyer

Wausau Farmer Murder Mystery Awakens Town

Wise Carl Wensauer, a Wausau farmer, was found murdered in his home near Bergen on Thursday night. Neighbors reported disturbance as searchers traced the suspect’s track to the den and office. An inquest into the body is planned for Thursday, with officials hoping to identify the motive and any linked horses.

Watsal Carl Wensauer Iis Bergen Felends Aleath Senbiermes

Trempealeau Invaded by G O C Tourists Today

Trempealeau welcomed a Chamber of Commerce automobile excursion from the neighboring village. The tour started at 1 30 from the Chamber rooms. The Citizens' band played and a band concert entertained the town. Supper was served by Trempealeau women, and an afternoon program of speeches was held in the town hall. The return party traveled to La Crosse via the Moi vray bridge road.

Chamber of Cammeres Trempeatean

Wanted 20 Autos for Orphans party

The Elks entertainment committee seeks 20 autos to transport orphans from St Michael’s and the Rome for the Friendless to a circus and back next Friday. Motorists are asked to donate their cars for a few hours. contact Bert Jolivette or the Elks entertainment committee.

the Elks Plan St. Michael's Rome la Crogsa Sietle Orphans Bert Jolivette Lks Elks’ Entertainment Committee Elks

King Peter of Serbia Dies at 76 After War Years

King Peter of Serbia, 76, dies in Belgrade after long illness and aging. He abdicated in 1916 in favor of his son Alexander, then led Serbia during World War I, guiding forces from exile through Albania and Saloniki before returning as head of a new state.

Peter Serbia Alexander Jugoslavia Idergira Albania Saloniki Corfu Sunil Deana Polemndé Warigeorgeriteh Peter Wase Obrenoviteh Dynasty Draga Europe

Protest Over Seizure of Trunk Tied to Obenchain Case

Los Angeles reports arrival of four trunks shipped from San Francisco to Mrs. Madalyne Obenchain, held on murder charges. Sheriff’s attempt to seize the trunk as possible evidence sparks legal wrangling with her attorney, R R Obenchain, the divorced husband who claims the trunk belongs to him though she used it. Also notes Civil War veteran Lamani Case Jones of Merrill Wisconsin dies from heart leakage.

Los Angeles Cal San Francisco Madalyne Obenchain Sheriff's Office Panacemene R. R. Obenchain Los Angeles Examiner Merrill Wis Lamani Case J Jones Merrin Sved Neenah

Orphans To Have Sunday Outing At St Michael's

Orphans at St Michael's Home of the Friendless will enjoy a Sunday picnic on the grounds at St Michael's Orphanage in Mormon Coulee. A committee will guide tours from the car line to the grounds and back, with White Motor Lines service coordinating transit. Knights of Columbus invite all in the community to attend and participate in races, games, and a cheering program, plus candy and lemonade sales. Sixteen events include kids dash races, sack races, three legged races, and a guessing contest, plus indoor baseball between Knights sides. Parking will be ample for attending families.

St. Michael's Angus St. Michael's Orp Mormon Coulee Friendless Theo Kaigote of Columbus Knights Tralley Renerdt Cvoh Barsander

Lodge Sees No General Armament Cut at Conference

Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, named by the president as an American delegate, said in the senate that he would push for armament reduction but warned there would not be a universal cut by all nations. In Brooklyn, ten factory buildings were burned, consuming a block in Williamsburg and causing about $1,000,000 in losses.

Wasitington Lodge of Brooklyn New York Wilmeburg

Bones Found in Burning Barn Near Grand Bluff Farm

Sheriff Miller found human bone fragments in the hay barn ruins at Join Petraskey farm north of Grand Bluff after a Monday fire that also burned six cattle. Dr. Rosholt will examine evidence. theory suggests a tramp slept atop the barn and suffocated before the fire, with bones scattered around the collapsed structure.

Sheriff Miller Petroskey Hay Tramp Ridge Farm Join Petraskey Grndad Bluff Miller Shay Nerua Pa | Lito Petroskey

La Crosse saloons end standing bars under new rule

Dealers in La Crosse largely comply with the state law prohibiting standing bars in liquor premises and requiring clear street view. Many bars removed screens and blinds, added counters or stalls to block standing, and customers now drink at tables away from bars as the Attorney General's interpretation forbids any bar counter for drinking.

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Waukegan Man Tells Wild Tale to Winona Police

Waukegan man EL M Shaw, missing since Sunday, arrived in Winona and recounted being forced at gunpoint by five bandits to drive a roadster 300 rolls, then robbed and abandoned after the crash near Winona. Police reported Shaw appeared demented and left to go home after his tale.

Winona EL M. Shaw Waukegan Ilinois Mmarating Shaw Waukepan McDermott

Outwits Bandits by Sitting on Money in Chicago

Miss Jose Yore secretary of a dairy company stops two bandits on her way to a bank. She sits on a stack of currency to block their grab, then the assailants flee as bystanders react. Publisher dies in Cincinnati area: T. Crowell, former owner of Crowell Publishing and pages for Woman’s Town Companion, dies Wednesday.

Chicago Jose Yore Rae Tobbers Eber Sid Cincinnati Ohia Crowell Crowell Pubishing Comupnal Springfield Ohio Paters Phrm

Pioneer Sourdoughs Celebrate 25th Birthday of Gold Strike

AWSON Yukon Sourdoughs who led the Klondike rush to the Yukon in 1896 gathered to mark the territory’s twenty fifth birthday. The crowd mixed prosperous miners and worn prospectors, recalling Bonanza Creek's first rich strike that sparked a global stampede and a Yukon boom peaking around 1900 before fading through 1906 as production and population declined.

Awson Yukon Klondike Bonanze Creek

Democrats Debate Revenue Bill Amid Caucus Split

Washington report notes Democrats split on strategy during GOP tax revision debate. House rules limit debate to two days with a final vote anticipated Saturday. Democrats convene to plan strategy and consider whether to push general or specific revenue proposals.

Washington House

Ku Klux Klan induction sparked by heavy Chicago turnout

Reported spectacle recounts 2000 Chicagoans inducted into the Ku Klux Klan amid a rain soaked ceremony south of Lake Zurich. An electric dais and torches lit the scene as initiates kissed the American flag and took the Ku Klux Klan oath while crowds filled the nearby canal area. Chicago man cited as best soldier at Camp Grant. others from Detroit and Milwaukee noted. In North Africa, Moorish tribesmen clash with the Spanish foreign legion with heavy losses reported on the Moorish side.

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De Valera rejects British terms for Ireland dominion status

In the Mansion House speech, Irish leader Eamon De Valera tells Dail Eireann that the British offer does not grant dominion status to Ireland. He warns against believing otherwise, pledges no secession, and calls for agreement with the North while stressing Ireland will not be fooled again.

Associated Press DeValera Dail Eireann Ireland Mansion House Lloyd George de Valera Northern Ireland Trish Treland North Britain

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