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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1920
Page
1
A lengthy 1930s style report outlines Senate passage of a farm relief bill and calls for rapid House action. It notes wartime powers, mentions President and War policies, and discusses legal authority, extensions of credit, and wartime administration. The piece reflects legislative maneuvering and political debate over wartime measures.
Wisconsin man Gillen tells House committee that the Shipping Board and the Emergency Fleet Corporation should be separated and run by experienced managers. He urges six to eight key experts oversee divisions, calls for reduced development ships, tighter accounting, and a stronger U S merchant marine under new control.
Senate committee on production and reconstruction calls for government guidance in building and distributing coal and urges reports from operators wholesalers and retailers. It cites housing shortages labor exploitation and profiteering as key issues and proposes federal oversight to curb price manipulation and improve public welfare. A separate item notes the steamer W B Crawford stranded on rocks near Milwaukee awaiting salvage.
On French Island a legal fight over two dead pigs escalates as new suit and appeals arise. Judge Wunt hears claims over six cents damages and the value of 17 pigs, with Constable Omerberg and Chapke entangled in the ongoing dispute among local residents and officials.
The disarmament committee told the League assembly that universal accord is needed before deep cuts can start. A plan urges signatories to ratify existing treaties and refrain from armament hikes for several years as a first step. Argentine claims it never joined the League fully and acted only in principle, with delegates sent to assist its organization.
A light hearted feature previews the Garpi ral at Tat Crosse Tyousry for the Corn and Grain show. Clowns and jesters will perform with prizes for best costumes and for matching cubs of ten or more. exhibitors anticipate humorous acts and a lively crowd.
Western Union Telegraph sues in District of Columbia Supreme Court for an injunction to bar state war and navy secretaries from interfering with its plan to land a cable connecting Barbados to a British cable for South American service. The action targets securing access for the new intercontinental link and preventing government obstruction.
Senator Borah urges a five year 50 percent cut in U S naval construction and negotiations with Britain and Japan to halt expansions. Secretary Daniels opposes any alliance jeopardizing U S autonomy. the plan faces foreign relations committee scrutiny and possible defeat.
The Gate City Camp 300 of the Modern Woodmen of America elected officers for the year at their annual meeting. Jol Weber was named counsel, with John B. Rooth, Willon Hotke, and Herbertake as sentry and watchman. W. Willey will serve three years, and G. Jon spoelit and Z. Ti Murray were noted in the officer slate. A subsequent installation date was set for January.
Galveston sources report an inquest is set to identify a man found Monday. Police believe the body may be John P. Hammill, Ottawa businessman missing since November 11. Ad vices from Fort Worth note the man’s description fits Hammill. Death appears due to exposure.
The national convention of the American Society of Equity opened in Madison Wisconsin with Wisconsin the sole organized state sending delegates. Michigan and Minnesota were represented as local unions were seated and committees appointed by Levi Samutison of St Paul serving as acting president.
Lucerne reports say King Constantine of Greece and Queen Sophia travel toward Greece from Paris via Switzerland with a passport spell enabling crossing into Italy. Geneva dispatches claim Constantine will not stay long on the throne, and that abdication and a future role for Crown Prince George are under discussion with Allied influence shaping events.
Official notice states the fourth quarterly federal income tax payment must be made by Wednesday December 13. Payments may be sent to the La Crosse federal building office or to Corlestor Burt Williams in Madison. No postponement has been approved by Congress or the Internal Revenue Service.
A spark from a steam hammer in the forge room at Green Bay Drive Calk caused a blaze that damaged the plant, with damage estimates ranging from 30 000 to 40 000 dollars. Wind aided the flames as firefighters struggled to control the fire Tuesday morning. Harding Had A Quiet Day In Marion With Gov Sproul And Atterbury Meeting President Elect Harding.
A 15 year old boy Wilson Huff, son of Mrs B H Mardmunt of Pioneer, died when attempting to burn grass in a deep hole. He poured gasoline from a five gallon can, sparks from the smoldering grass ignited the gasoline on the ground and the can, causing an explosion that burned him to death.
An Irish inquiry led by Major General Strickland continues to seek the origins of the Cork fires that swept the city Saturday night and Sunday. The commission faces uncertainty as evidence points at auxiliary police or Irish extremists. Sir Hamar Greenwood argues the police did not ignite the blazes and notes incendiary bonds were not issued. The truce prospects in Ireland appear dashed amid the latest developments.
Miss Elizabeth Selig, Near East relief worker of national reputation, will speak Tuesday night at the Chamber of Commerce on the Armenia calamities. She will explain Near East relief work to residents, sharing personal experiences in Armenia. Rev B C Dixon will preside. Rev C C Roblison, former committee chairman, has resigned.
William Fiedler, a Rubber Mills fireman, sustained two wounds to the seat foot and several bruises after his motorcycle collided with a fence near Jackson Street Saturday night. He failed to notice the glazed street in poor light and was taken to Grind View Hospital, where reports say he is rapidly recovering.
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