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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
2
Two youths die after a toboggan ride is struck by a car in Grand Forks North Dakota. Tierman Hebbort, 22, and Mildeed Brown, 15, were riding when the vehicle struck the sled. The incident occurred Wednesday night, with investigators awaiting further details.
Wisconsin officials announce the selection of aides and the appointment of Lancelot A Gordon as state secretary, with Hoe to assume duties Monday. Gordon has a background as Portage County superintendent and served in the 2nd Division Ned Field artillery in World War I. Ada White named confidential stenographer to support the office.
Madison confirms Elmer S. Mall, the new secretary of state, will stay in Madison for the winter with his family. He plans to arrive Sunday for the inauguration on Monday and will be accompanied by his wife and two daughters and son. One daughter is a student at La Crosse and will depart soon after ceremonies.
An article by W. Z. Watich extols outdoor hockey for developers of skill and fitness, noting La Crosse's swamps and facilities offer prime opportunities. It urges local youths and adults to embrace the sport and have La Crosse represented in regional competitions.
Portland officials announce a restrained New Year’s Eve observance in 2921 with emphasis on decorum and no horn blowing or explosive displays. Police orders require minimal noise and suppression of boisterous behavior to maintain calm citywide.
President Wilson sent the nomination of Peter Augustus Jay of Rhode Island as minister to Romania to the Senate. The misformatted dispatch notes Jay’s appointment and references the broader wartime context.
Federal prohibition era raid leads to ten Arcadia arrests on liquor charges. Individuals named include John Symelsock, Jobin Wennel, Edward Irvine Foot, Joseph Weasel, and Trink Weir. Defendants faced federal indictments and were released on bonds after appearing before a U S commissioner and the United States district court.
Two men from Abre Strausy of Adame Wisconsin faced charges after being found with a pint of liquor aboard a boat. They stood in court on a January day awaiting bond hearing to secure their release pending trial.
In Vitepsultgl Pennsylvania residents vote to end four Sunday funerals. The measure aims to spare workers who would otherwise be off work for funeral services.
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