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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1920
Page
9
Notice of clemency is given that an application will be made to Governor Phil Aeat on December Stu by J. A. Soneiter, sentenced to 15 years at Waupya on May 26, 17.
Virginia City authorities gain mobile guard support from Roanoke and Lynchburg after a mob storms the county jail. Sheriff Corder and deputies barricade the jail as mob leader Blondell dies during the clashes. Troops move in to restore order and quell the disturbance.
A large demonstration and street protests in Vienna demand government action over rising food and clothing costs. Workers threaten further strikes amid wage and demand refusals, with reports of allied strikes and unrest spreading to nearby towns.
Columbus Ga Officers at Camp Benning achieve new marks in firing tests with 545 officers tested. Ninety nine sharpshooters and thirty five others failed to qualify in a notable Army record. Army officials call it one of the most remarkable feats in training history.
General Robert Georges Nivelle renowned as Verdun hero will be decorated by Secretary Baker at Peel Myer on Monday. The French officer will present several decorations awarded to American Army and Navy officers.
Readable items show prices for wheat flour per barrel and per ton, sacks and bran, with miscellaneous grains and dairy products listed. Notable figures include flour per barrel around 10 to 20 dollars, bran per ton near 10 dollars, and eggs and butter priced modestly. the fragment ends with a religiously themed dietary remark.
Market observers note India as a heavy wheat importer boosting prices on the Chicago market. Opening figures rose, with December near 1.75 and March around 1.59 to 1.72, later closing 8% higher amid strong demand from elevators and European buying. Cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts and prices are listed, showing mixed movements across U.S. livestock sections.
New York market notes show Liberty Bond prices for series including Third 44% at 88.90 and First sold 85.00. Quoted Victory bonds list series 3X6 at 05.60 and 44% at 85.25, with Victory 85 at 95.56.
Trading resumed with heavy losses in steels, industrials, and shippings as market drifted lower. Southern Pacific and key rails eased while Mexican Petroleum and Pan American Petro lead early gains, closing mixed with several major issues down and others holding near lows.
The Western Illinois market shows varied per unit prices across grains meats and produce with notes of bulk natives at 11.00 to 11.50 and feed costs around 4.75 to 8.75. Butter beef lard corn No 2 and oats are listed with fluctuating quotes and regional references to Minneapolis St Paul and New York lead price cuts to 6 cents per pound.
A long fragment lists multiple individuals and their residence towns including La Crosse Madison Milwaukee Sparta Viroqua Baraboo Look Lookout Westby Bloomin Prairie and others. The passage appears as a multi locality roster with names such as George Tal efson Joseph Ed Welly A G Ringenbach Russell Kerrs Mary Graham and many more, tied to towns in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
More than 590 delegates from ten nations gathered Monday in Washington for the opening of an all American conference on social issues. It follows last year's International Health Conference in Geneva, aiming to set concerted action against social ills. The program will address correlated questions including a single standard for both sexes.
Anderson Realty Co lists a 87-acre stock farm seven miles from La Crosse near a paved road. Improvements include a brick house, barn, steel stanchions, automatic watering, silo, granary, and artesian water. First time offered, owner health reasons. Price listed at $20 per acre with easy terms if desired.
U S Court of Appeals on Monday reversed a $204 000 district court verdict for Baltimore Federal league organizers claiming antitrust violations tied to the reserve clause. The panel ruled playing baseball did not fit interstate commerce under Supreme Court precedent and that the reserve clause affected personnel movement only incidentally, not federal trade.
Green Bay riders will pay ten cents for city rail rides under a new rate schedule by the commission. Monthly tickets offer fifty rides for $3.00, with children five and under five charged reduced or free rates. Existing fares between Depot and Green Bay remain fifty rides for $5.25. Local authorities consider water rate adjustments in Luckes township.
The Locators forecast rising property values as stock depletion shifts buyers to real estate and mortgages. Listings show dozens of farms, small mortgages, and multiple homes for sale or rent on easy terms, including eight and nine room houses, commercial properties, and several downtown bargains. Referenced areas include Green Bay Street, State Street, and Cass Street with ownership incentives and down payments.
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