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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1920

Page

6

Near East relief worker to speak here Tuesday

Miss Elizabeth Kelley, a nationally known speaker, will address La Crosse residents on October 14 about Armenian and Near East relief efforts. The local group plans a sustained campaign and a permanent coordination committee. The event follows a Milwaukee gathering and will be held at eight in the Chamber of Commerce room with Pastor B C Dixon presiding.

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Debate Over Irish Policy and US Tax and Immigration Stance

The piece argues US government should not curb free discussion on Ireland and criticizes proposed tax shifts toward consumption rather than income. It questions immigration limits, warns against harming workers, and advocates measured policy balancing welfare, jobs, and national development while considering transportation and canal projects.

John Bull Sam Unik Ireland Pven Haiti Philippines Lola Platt Toland Willis

German Cables Discussed at White House Meeting

Acting Secretary Paris of the State Department conferred with President Wilson at the White House. Reported topic included the position of the five great powers on German cables and related disagreements. The Detroit Free Press also notes unrelated humorous fragments about a girl awaiting marriage.

Washington Secretaty Paris State Department Wilson White House Pawels

Germany fights American films in Berlin cinema clash

German authorities clamp down on foreign pictures after producers argue U S films flood the market. They say American westerns and crime dramas lure audiences with low costs, hindering locally produced movies. Officials consider further exhibition restrictions to protect domestic interests.

Berlin America Thermony Siet Takiy Carry Timmees and Economics Therman Rhine Ligalowius Dive Deen Sonsablioual Wild West

Deportations and plots blamed on Reds in Russia and Washington

A garbled report alleges Russian exile activity and anti government plots involving figures such as Buford and Berkman, with claims of bomb conspiracy links across Moscow Kiev and Petrograd. Details mention a suspected network tied to Liesuvick government officials and various operatives in 1919 era contexts.

Washington Sowie Sark Buford Vit Vero Tightman Alexander Berkman Vosovigh Marcus Liesuvick Govarama Thors Suhnabel Dofon of Russia Ladin Beriwig Peter Braaky M Porter Ornaio Ga Teleboi Behulz Brothers Kiev Kusbrerafl Sovial Bureau Moscow Paul Koy Petro

Fat Man Takes Twelve Pallbearers at Sacramento Funeral

Twelve pallbearers carried the coffin for Joseph J. Krobeck in Sacramento where he was hailed as the champion fat man of the world. Weighing 649 pounds, he died as surgeons tried to remove weight from his abdomen to aid his life. The coffin required a specialist crane and a seven foot long, six foot wide, and a deep storage container described as a makeshift cremation cask.

Sacramento Gulf Joseph J. Krobeck Krobeck Kreheek Ai Ghrens Ute

One Per Cent Sale Tax Urged

Washington reports a proposal in the House of Representatives to substitute a one per cent sales tax replacing many excise taxes. The plan would tax purchases over 200 dollars monthly, exempt some items, and aim to raise about 1.5 billion dollars annually to offset abolished excises.

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Ruling on Liquor Transport From Bonded House

A Supreme Court decision held that whiskey cannot be removed from a bonded warehouse to a private residence for private use. The ruling clarifies the constitutionality of recent amendments and confirms that intoxicants may not be moved from vended warehouses to owners' homes except under authorized terms.

Jodze Faris Ulo

Trade Leaders Discuss Price Fixing Amid Litigation Claims

A federal decommission report cites letters from trade leaders alleging coordinated price discussions among implement and vehicle manufacturers. Officials including Parsonage of the National Association and Weeks of Studebaker face questions over meetings and potential price rises. The document references correspondence in 1917 1918 detailing open discussions and planned price adjustments.

Wirshheimer Wissern Agricuitum Parsonage Department of the National Resociation D. M. F. Weeks Wales Studebaker Corporation Southern TE. Ahrens Hic Relignee Deered Company Nationa! Au Bradford Brinton Grand Vetour Plow Company EL W Ate Gurlough National Tranlement Association Ict

Lenine and Soviet Trade Concessions Highlight Washington Visit

Washington D. Vanderlip presented a New York newspaper copy to Lenine as tensions rise over Soviet concessions. Vanderlip, linked to a Siberian grant valued at three billion dollars, said peace in Ansala would not restart trade with the United States until Soviet relations reopen. He denied sending or receiving letters from President-elect Harding, stating that such matters are his concern.

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Combat Socialism By Correspondence Course In State

Racine Wisconsin announces a county wide correspondence school course to combat socialism. The Constitutional League of Wisconsin leads the class and aims to train soap box orators. The program covers economics, socialism, WSW and Bolshevists, plus public speaking. Enrollment includes workers, officials, and professionals. The course is free, funded by the league.

Racine Wis Constitutional Ofense League of Wisconsin Fuundamentals WSW Aho Organization

Unfair Holds Report Sparks Trade Commission Debate

Washington reports show the federal trade commission may pursue further action after a flawed report on farm implement prices and profits. The discussion highlights that hooping and plow manufacturers benefited while farmers saw reduced margins, with analysts pointing to data from 1614-18 and calls for clearer conclusions. The House bill on a veterans bonus advances, with Senate Finance to hear witnesses including American farm groups.

I. J Ule Dan Urasse Dow Fragmes J Erhiups Wederalfe Commission Gommis Erilivigan Wesermann Ansis Masking & Sells Elfpercent Jas Mir Owa Washington House Senate Finance Committee

Farmers Propose Halving Military Funds For Agriculture

The farmers nations council urged the senate agriculture committee to cut army appropriations by half to finance exports and buy the wheat crop. They also called for elevator and milling reforms, short term government credits for farmers, railroad nationalization, and passage of the regulatory packer bill.

United States Grain Corporation Senate Ag Farmers” Nations Coureil

Fragmentary doodle hints at whiskey barrel talk in Dallas

A jumbled OCR snippet references men willing to go over Ni in nine, a whiskey barrel, and a bar rel full in Dallas, suggesting a truncated note or ad fragment about alcohol storage or phrasing. No clear event or names emerge, but Dallas is indicated with a rough mention of barrels and drink.

Dallas

Minstrel Revue Repeated At Local Church

The fourth annual minstrel revue by St. Wenceslaus church youths drew large crowds at the school auditorium Thursday. Box office demand forced tickets to sell out. a repeat show is planned for next Thursday at 8 o clock with late tickets admitted. The program featured songs, vaudeville acts, and an orchestral solo, receiving enthusiastic response. Meanwhile President-elect Harding plans consultations with over a hundred figures, including Hoover, Root, and Bryan, to chart a middle ground on international issues ahead of inauguration.

Wancestalis St. Wenceslaus-church Vauderville Swanes Bones” Spade Lalaby Mammy Spuds Tronick Jingo Liza Jane” Lislovec Slowfoot Twais Marion Ohio Association of Nations Starding Tet Win Jennings Breen Elihu Root Rerbert Hoover League Pine Hoover Root Bryan Harding Vernalles Winker Rootway Iy Anxiona Versailles Europe Herding Ag Parl

Caruso suffers throat hemorrhage during Brooklyn opera

Caruso, the famed tenor, burst a blood vessel in his throat while singing at Brooklyn's Norooklyn Academy of Music during Donizetti's I Elisir d’amore. He completed the act before a physician advised stopping. audience and manager sought his return, though many urged him to continue. The incident follows a similar hemorrhage at the Metropolitan Opera House last Wednesday.

New York Brieice Caruso Norooklyn Academy of Donizetti Linod Curuise Nerson Inche Caruso Metropolitan Opera House

Beckley Named Chairman of National Board Committee

Dr. E. W. Geckler of St Paul Ming, supreme physician of the Knights of Columbus, was named today as chairman of a national committee to investigate work for prevention of tuberculosis in the United States. The committee will consider establishing a large national sanitarium.

Beckley New York E. W. Geckler St. Paul Ming Knights of Columbus Nacional United States

Flyers in Esquimac Suits Daily Visitors Here

Construction of the air mail service workshop at Salter field was completed yesterday. Carlson and his local crew moved in to shelter the trucks and furnish a shelter for the Ten. A bengal will be erected next sprint to provide accommodations for two or three.

M. Tu Bosshardt David Cody Carlson Salter Field

Riviera Annex opens as new north side business hub

The Riviera Annex opened Saturday night in the Riviera theater building north wing. Elmer Freng debuts a modern tea cream parlor and news stand with marble Tarzo fountain and latest cases, plus a basement lunch room with heating and artistic lighting. Wrenz calls Riviera Annex the North Side’s newest shop, aiming for immediate opening. Freng’s prior experience spans Ford sales, Gnalaska Pickle and Canning, and Standard Oil signals a busy local business debut.

Riviera Elmer Freng Reviera Theater Freng Freng Banc Preple Wrenz Riviera Annex Ford Motor Car Company Gnalaska Pickle and ‘Canning Company Treny Standard Oil Company Spring Valley Minnesota

Collection Day for Relief Urges Churches for Europe Aid

Hoover calls on churches to observe a national day of prayer on December 10 and participate in a campaign to raise 53,000,000 as America's Christmas gift to European children. The effort spans holidays with funds collected in churches and communities.

Chicago Ilk Herbe Billl Lowey Americas Europe Delag

Wash day relief by home laundry service offered

A newspaper notice promotes a laundry service that collects sheets bedspreads tablecloths towels pillow slips and undergarments. It promises washing in mild soap and soft water, thorough rinsing and ironing then fluffy wag with warm air. It emphasizes convenience and reasonable prices.

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