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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
1
A 1919 digest argues the Transportation Act saved the national railroad system and enabled consolidations to streamline operations. It notes freight rate increases and a rising demand for efficiency as labor strengthens, while warning about growing costs for shippers and passengers amid restructuring efforts.
Romania’s Take Ionescu proposed an international force of 14 000 men to aid Armenians, with Romania pledging its quota, as debate over league mandates and council reports continued. Albania gained admission to the league, while Azerbaijan Ukraine and Liechtenstein were rejected.
An international exchange sent an admonition to trappers around the world on Friday urging an end to trapping in response to rapidly falling raw pelt prices.
Mrs Elizabeth Pratt of Wallsee Michigan died after being struck by a car while on a Christmas shopping trip. Henry Yervilly, the driver, tried to brake but the auto skidded and she died two hours later in a local hospital.
A whimsical royal decree from Boreas I of Winter commanding La Crosse Wisconsin subjects to a four day carnival at the Sign of the Big Laugh. Citizens must wear red buttons as loyalty badges and attend the Wisconsin State Cort and Grain Show with dances games and music during January 26 27 28 29 1921.
George Hambrecht, chairman of the Wisconsin Industrial Commission, urges a voluntary industrial conference committee representing employers and employees to prevent trouble and ease readjustment. He argues such a body would select its own reps and help harmonize differences, with labor and management benefiting during industrial readjustment.
Bunty L. Butler, Madison attorney, was appointed regent of the University of Wisconsin to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. Charles Filas. His term expires in February 1915.
Wil Speak from Same Platform NoBox Ohio William T Breen former secretary of state under Wilson and a long time advocate of world peace was invited by President-elect Harding to discuss an association of nations. Bryan’s critique on arbitration and a world league basis was noted. James G Darden of New York and James Speyer of Newark attended talks on stabilising finances and economic conditions.
Albert J Roberge has been elected King of the Carnival by the general committee and will soon announce his Court. The Jester, Lord High Chancellor, Heralds, and other officers must meet strict, humorous, and solemn standards for the roles.
The Associated Press reports 11 men died including four Americans and seven Filipinos in a riot within Manila’s walled city. The constabulary garrison was disarmed and 78 constable juries prepared for prosecution. A six-member riot investigation committee was named by the legislature.
Michigan legislators will be urged by the Michigan Association of Fairs to legalize horse racing. At a meeting the association voted to seek restoration of the sport under a commission style supervision. Officers said the plan would remove objectionable features and mirror boxing regulation. The Irish Home Rule Bill conflict was averted as Lords and Commons amendments were amicably discussed and disposed of to permit passage.
Alice IL Frenel, president of the National War Mothers, announced that the organization has completed arrangements for a special excursion chartered to carry Americans to view the battlefields and cemeteries of France and Belgium during the first week of June next year.
A bill introduced by Representative Treadway of Massachusetts calls for a tax of 0.25 percent on all bank deposits. The proposal, from the House Ways and Means Committee member, would reportedly generate about one billion dollars in annual revenue.
Nearly every girl has a sem meno friend and should they not, a brother or even a father may provide. The piece notes men buy buttons to celebrate Carnival Spirit, with bachelors and hostesses showing support. Wives ask husbands to fetch buttons to wear and display loyalty to the event.
Wisconsin university basketball exposes 12 players to La Crosse in two games defeating Knox College and River Falls Normal. Notable is Rollie Williams, football halfback, and coach Tubby Keeler outlining lineup with Rippe Benner Jengings Ettinger and others. Uncertain if Tauble can play after recent practice.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin Judge A Geiger criticized a federal grand jury for its petition to a Wisconsin congressman seeking light wines and beer. The court reconvened the jury and discharged them after admonishing that federal grand jurors should not express opinions on political or economic laws. The judge said the wisdom of prohibition is not a concern of the grand jury.
Two jurors William Guanis and Walter Clark were severely reprimanded by Judge Higbee of La Cre for arriving five minutes late to municipal court Wednesday morning. The judge held court here for three days.
Final population figures from the 1920 census for the United States and each state will be announced by the census bureau at 4 p.m. These results will be certified to Congress immediately and will determine the new apportionment of the House of Representatives.
La Crosse Wisconsin grand jury petitions Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer to appoint A C Wolfe United States district judge for the western district. In a unanimous action the jurors praise Wolfe as fair, diligent and loyal to government and public service. The petition notes close work with Wolfe as United States attorney and states appointment would receive districtwide approval.
Professor Bichael L Rosterberg of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, was notified Thursday night of his election as a correspondent member of the inscriptions and literature division of the French Academy. He recently joined the university from Paris and previously belonged to the British, Berlin, and Russian academies. He spent a year under the revolutionary government in France before leaving.
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