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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1920
Page
1
Geneva report notes League of Nations action approving Polish governance of Danzig and transit security, amid mixed reactions. The assembly pressed for free transport of supplies and discussed international court plans while detailing implications for regional Poland and allied concerns.
Washington report notes the Johnson immigration bill as amended would halt all immigration for one year. The House approved it by 293 to 41 with six present votes. Senate leaders forecast defeat in the upper chamber.
John C Meyers a farmer from Leon Valley is to be arraigned in county court at Sparta for murder in the first degree for killing his wife Maggie Meyers. After slashing his wrists he was taken to Saint Marys hospital where he survived and was removed to the county jail. He is 40, his wife 24, and he left a letter citing family troubles and poison as motives.
Washington reports renewed talks at an international communications conference after a week of tensions. Delegates from multiple nations seek broader rights to dispose of seized German cables while the United States presses for control of one key line and continues to secure Senate backing for its stance. The session closed with unclear prospects, but American support strengthened in the weeks ahead.
Chicago coroner and Monon official investigated the death of Minnie Viola Reynolds, a wealthy widow. Papers and telegrams linked W. C. May and Mrs H. G. Bay, with a garage printer reporting contact and a monthly letter sent to May at Monon offices, prompting an inquest attendance request.
Diplomatic relations between Holland and Jugoslavia have been broken off. The Hague reports the severance was decided and announced.
In Watkon county one woman sits on the grand jury while no women appear on the trial juror list for January court. Mrs. James O’Malley, a young married former school teacher and daughter of Henry Wagner of Lansing, was drawn on the grand jury. One township will be represented by women only this year as election judges certified the list of lady voters and returned no men’s names.
In La Crosse, a juror dispute led to a second trial for Mike Frances charged with permitting gambling at the Metropolitan pool room on Main Street. Testimony named Frances and Prayees as witnesses to a Stud game when inspected by Officer Daog. A Chicago arrest connected to Sam Frances may have influenced the deadlock before a new jury's appointment.
New York reports tenor Enrico Caruso will perform at the Metropolitan Opera tonight despite a rupture of a small vein at the base of the tongue. The physician said the lesion is minor and unlikely to cause further issues. Friends were surprised to find no concern about his voice.
A Washington report notes a debate began immediately as lawmakers consider a bill to repeal most war time laws. The stalled measure aims to roll back wartime restrictions and limit authorities granted during the period.
New York reports new low price records for refined sugar as refiners cut lists. The Federal Sugar Refining Co lowers to 14 cents per pound for fine granulated, while others trim their quotations to 15 1/2 cents.
Constantine of Greece declared he would not abdicate the throne in a farewell interview from Venice. His confidant Georgios Streit, former foreign minister and international law professor, reported the monarch’s firm stance and noted Streit’s pledge to confine activities to teaching. Streit, long a close adviser at Lucerne, had been barred from returning to Greece.
The Wisconsin Seed and Weed Centre warns farmers against Bargain seed houses shipping adulterated seed. State, with other states and the Federal Trade Commission, obtained an order against the A A Berry Lead Company of Clarinda Iowa for dishonest seed practices. The FTC attorney thanks local assistance for securing the action.
Rome plan set as United States Senator Medil McCormick will travel to Rome on December 28 to discuss Italo American petitions with Count Sforza the Italian foreign minister and other officials following recent talks in London.
A garbled notice promotes winter carnival events and Grain Show with aims to improve quality and cost of food for three thousand visitors. It hints at livestock and corn contests, and mentions a community gathering to enjoy prizes and entertainment.
President Wilson urged fellow citizens to donate ten dollars to the European relief council to save a child in central Europe. He said three and a half million children faced starvation and that funds and services could cover two thirds of the cost, with the rest sought from abroad. He offered to adopt ten of these children as temporary wards and urged a Christmas season of aiding them.
St Paul skater Everett Gowan, national and international amateur champion, announced he will not defend his United States title at the national amateur skating meet in Newburgh, New York, on New Year’s. Mild weather hindered his training and condition for the meet.
Community appeal urges residents to obtain Christmas basket lists through Associated Charities, a clearing house aimed at preventing duplication and neglect by coordinating holiday aid and donations, with contact details via telephone or S91.
The Cork disaster saw over three hundred buildings burned as fires raged Saturday into Sunday. Police and troops battled crowds and looters amid calls to restore order. Losses are estimated around 15 million dollars with several lives reported. authorities note widespread devastation on St Patrick Street and surrounding districts and mention claims of reprisals and martial law in the aftermath.
A Cork military patrol was ambushed seven miles east of Queenstown. Bombs were thrown from houses. three attackers were killed with several wounded and captured. One soldier was wounded.
Elizabeth Kelly, a nationally known speaker with long Near East relief experience, will address the public Tuesday evening at the Chamber of Commerce. She will discuss Armenia’s mutilation and death and outline Near East relief work, as Rev. B E Dixon presides and plans for ongoing community support are announced.
Washington dispatch reports hearings on the railway commissions of seven sites to permit railroads to raise intrastate freight and passenger rates to parity with interstate rates. States named include Ohio Illinois Indiana Nebraska Utah and Florida. The cases were begun Monday before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
A collision between an auto driven by Peter Ophers of Coon Valley and a street car on Twelfth and Main Streets left a broken fender and wheel damaged. A separate report about Balrin Maynard, the so called flying parson, attempting a Worcester to New York air trip, was disproven as he did not depart or arrive. Maynard stated delays prevented the start and he abandoned the flight.
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