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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
1
A large gathering of La Crosse Rubber Mills salesmen filled the Stoddard Hotel banquet room in a jovial, ceremonial event. Officers and guests delivered speeches praising the company and thanking the sales force, with music, toasts, and a late dinner as part of the celebration.
A garbled dispatch notes President Wilson refused a syndicate offer of 130000 to write a single article. The exchange references the White House and mentions private offers not made public. The text is partially unreadable but centers on Wilson declining payment for editorial work.
Pilot Hamilton Lee survived a crash near the Wisconsin River below Winona after his De Havilland mail plane struck telephone wires and broke its propeller. He landed in a grove, escaped serious injury, and was recovered by Delta property supervisor HL Dresser who arrived at the scene. The wreck will be salvaged. the pilot suffered only minor injuries and alerted La Crosse station.
The state road and bridge committees of the county board meet this afternoon to receive bids on temporary work. The Board of Supervisors will hold its last meeting of the year Thursday.
The article reports D'Annunzio surrendering all powers to the Fiume communal council as peace talks begin, with General Caviglia leading the delegation to discuss terms and suspend hostilities amid ongoing fighting with Anapullo regionaries. Also described is a Christmas party hosted by Li Grosse lodge Elks for four underprivileged city children, featuring dinner, gifts, a cinema matinee, and band entertainment.
Galesville hunters respond to a call to lead a wolf hunt on Sunday with six or more hounds and volunteers from the local area. In a letter to the paper they promise to bring their hounds and gear, and other local sportsmen may join for the event.
A Rome dispatch says delegates appointed by Fiume's mayor met General Porrario to seal capitulation terms for the city while D Annunzio’s influence waned. Regular Italian troops advanced, fierce fighting raged west of Fiume, and bridges over the Isoneo were blocked as the conflict neared.
Federal agents arrested several men in Hurley Wisconsin during a liquor raid. Arraignment began Wednesday at noon before United States Commissioner Walter Aaty after warrants were prepared in Superior. The process moved quickly with United States Marshal Pugh present and no delay anticipated.
Madison reports Hurley Wisconsin water rates rose by sixty percent after state rate commission action. Affected firms sought further increases while authorities seized liquor dispensers and patrons during a prohibition operation involving fifty seven men, including saloon owners and bartenders. Private agents prepared for hearings as families scrambled to fund legal proceedings.
Indictments returned against State Comptroller elect James A. Wendell and Albert L. Son for grand larceny and fraud in manipulating the comptroller’s books. Comptroller elect cone M. Travis also named in the charges. No further details given. source text fragmentary and inconsistent.
The Tin Can Tourists of the World opened its annual convention in Tampa Florida with about two thousand attendees. G M Tremaine of Fredonia presided as Royal Tin Can Oneer. The group includes travelers living in automobiles and tents on free campsites. The local colony covers forty states and operates two newspapers.
The House planned to pause on Wednesday to honor the longtime figure known as Uncle Joe Cannon. The event celebrated Cannon surpassing Justin Smith Morrill for the longest combined service in Congress, with Cannon extending his tenure in both the House and Senate.
The House Appropriations Committee reported a Sundry Civil bill totaling 611,292, or 420,914,192 less than asked, signaling a push to base government outlays on prewar levels. Major cuts hit the Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation, naval affairs, and enforcement of prohibition while some programs like reclamation and flood control gained modest increases. The bill leaves 160,611,292 for all other purposes, with limited funding for war risk, education, and national cemeteries.
A city wide New Year’s Eve celebration is planned with a noisy jive party at ten o’clock on Friday night. Citizens are invited to participate in costumes, a parade led by a king, and a chance to kick off the carnival season with food, music, and bells. Admission is free, and participants are urged to gather at Commerce for the parade order.
Federal indictments charging Sherman anti trust violations returned Wednesday against four land concerns and eleven individuals tied to the Building Trust investigation. Indicted corporations include The Goodwin Gallacker Sand and Gravel, Manhattan Sand Company, Caio Sand and Stone, and Lenox Sand and Gravel.
Wisconsin reformers move to liquidate a large egg stock after investigations show about 450000 eggs hoarded over eighteen to twenty months. The Badger State Creamery request to hold the supply was denied, with authorities ordering immediate sale to prevent further market distortion. Ownership changes muddied records, complicating tracking efforts.
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