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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1920
Page
1
A lengthy political column discusses European diplomacy and the armament question. It critiques both German and Allied stances, mentions France Britain Austria and Russia, and questions American attitudes toward how to handle Germany. It notes Ireland and Armenia as examples of ongoing troubles and calls for restraint and peace rather than escalation.
Dublin reports a stalled peace effort with Prime Minister Lloyd George rebuking the Irish leadership for blocking good counsels. A Cork military inquiry into fires and lootings opens, with limited witness access. Reports describe heightened violence, ambushes near Ennistimon, and intensified policing as the crisis deepens.
Two women censors named by Zion City overseer Wilbur Glenn Voliva will enforce a dress order in Zion Tabernacle. They will wrap shawls around violators, escort them to a policeman, and post a sign warning against low necklines, bare collars, skirts above three inches, open stockings, and transparent blouses.
Columbus suit filed by lawyer I S Monnett claims Goodyear directors misused funds issuing stock and declaring a large dividend while lacking surplus. He seeks a receiver and accounting. Goodyear officials call the move an attempted embarrassment and expect a denial of receivership.
Four youths arrested last week for stealing from autos including spotlights robes clocks and tools were paroled by Judge Brindley after remaining in custody since arrest. They were warned they would face penalties if they violated parole. The case drew from about twenty autos. In other news reports from Mendona province a large dead count was noted with a high mortality estimate.
A national plan to establish nine grain handling centers and a farm loan system was endorsed at an agricultural conference in St Louis. The terminals would be in Kansas City Chicago Omaha Sioux City Oklahoma City Minneapolis Seattle Buffalo and St Louis to cut middlemen and speculation and unite farmers’ organizations for financing. A proposal calls for better representation of farm loan bodies at Washington and opposes recent amendments to the federal farm loan act. Protests against the Postdexter anti strike bill and support for federal control of packing were noted amid unsettled times and calls to address root causes of conflict.
New York report says Fanoan de Valera, president of the Irish republic, plans a national speaking tour after holidays to raise funds for Ireland. His secretary Barry Boltiad announced de Valera will depart for Spokane on December 21, then tour the country. Also notes University of Minnesota beat River Falls 25 to 15 in a Saturday night game.
At Versailles the peace treaty dispute will be settled in La Crosse county court on December 28. Judge Brindley will determine if residents of Czecho-Slovakia are enemy aliens, affecting the $1,000 cash and $1,500 real estate left by Mrs Clara Korkesch. The case centers on heirs Joseph Albrecht and Josephine Brix, linked via power of attorney from Czecho-Slovakia, while the U.S. government claims the property as enemy property. The Republic of Czecho-Slovakia argues it is not an enemy nation.
The Associated Charities will provide baskets of food toys and clothing to 60 needy families with names supplied to the Kiwanis Club Catholic Benevolent Society Salvation Army and local citizens. Additional aid is planned through Christmas Day. The group acts as a clearing house to prevent duplication and neglect.
Washington report details the House Ways and Means Committee completing an emergency tariff design to shield twenty farm products for one year. Wheat, wool, cotton, corn, potatoes, onions, and many others listed with ad valorem or per unit duties. Also notes a war finance resolution, and debate over federal reserve credits to farmers and related measures.
Perth Amboy New Jersey Howard Tapnen an overseas veteran of the World War bought a cap discarded in France after the armistice at a local Army goods store Saturday and found his name written inside. Jerusalem celebrates Allenby liberation anniversary with a ceremony at St Georges Cathedral attended by Sir Herbert Samuel and leaders of multiple faiths.
Attorney General Palmer states home cider making is lawful if the product is intoxicating by fermentation and beyond prohibition enforcement. His opinion to Secretary of the Treasury challenges internal revenue rules that require non intoxicating elder. The dispute centers on whether non intoxicating means actual non intoxication or under half a percent alcohol. The opinion references Section 29 of the prohibition act and the home production of cider without a permit.
Federal and state officers raided Marinette saloons on Saturday, 14 arrests made, liquor found in hidden containers. In Marinette seven saloonkeepers waived examination. seven plead not guilty. In Janesville, prohibition officers raided Edgerton soft drink establishments, seizing about 15 cases of alcohol allegedly circulated by multiple parties and freighted from Milwaukee and Ketosha, with prosecutions likely forthcoming.
Lieutenant Pat O'Brien a Royal Flying Corps veteran and actor wife, a film actress, found dead in a downtown Los Angeles hotel. Police say he shot himself after failing to reconcile with his wife. O'Brien, 23, born in Richmond California, served in Canada and was captured by Germans.
A report from a close friend of Jake Hamon Republican national committeeman states Clara Smith is in seclusion near Ardmore and will surrender after Hamon’s successor is appointed. Warrant changed to murder in Hamon case. Oklahoma Republican central committee meets in Oklahoma City to make recommendations to the national committee regarding Hamon’s successor.
President Wilson visited his newly purchased Washington residence on Saturday for the first time after retirement on March 4. He was accompanied by Mrs Wilson and her two brothers John Bolling and Randolph Bolling. the trip was understood to be for considering alterations to the home.
Wisconsin lawmakers press to restore a six foot water canal, seek federal action on the Upper Mississippi, and push for a three station fish rescue plan as hearings loom in Washington. Delegations from La Crosse Oshkosh and surrounding counties press the House committee on merchant marine and fisheries to advance river improvements.
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