09 Feb 1921
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1921
Page
1
A distorted report portrays Loy-Seorge Wang urging political unity against a world peril. He accuses coalitionists of weakness, defends his administration, and calls for restoring old party unity to weather dangers without violence.
Three women were selected for the jury in the high profile murder trial. The panel of five men and three women will hear the case involving a leading local figure and a disputed shooting.
The Elks band of forty will provide music for skating and events at Wettibone park lagoon Sunday afternoon. Races costume contests and stunts will entertain skaters and spectators. Prizes for costume and races, no entrance fee, and prizes announced later. Committee members listed.
Lawrence, a former Madison resident killed in 1918, was exhumed for pathology by Professor G J Minting after his widow claimed a prior evidence of foul play. Dr Bunting found unclear results, with district attorney to decide if murder charges will follow. Meanwhile, Burrows Rubber Cloth Co of Wisconsin Rapids was adjudged bankrupt after creditors petitioned. assets not disclosed, debts listed at 164 507 65.
Government forces moved in as 33 000 Catholic youth parade ended with a bombing outside Archbishop Mora of Mexico City residence. Soldiers drew bayonets to disperse crowds after delays at the archbishop's review. Ripples of confrontations followed before calm returned at the cathedral.
Milwaukee Federal prohibition director Thomas A. Delney announced a change cutting the number of prescriptions doctors may write to one hundred in a ninety day period. The 100 prescription blanks issued to physicians now cover the last ninety days instead of sixty.
The British steamer Boubardier on the New York to Antwerp run was abandoned about 480 miles southeast of Halifax after a radio message from the Mount Clay. One crew member was rescued by the Molly Clay. Separately, crude oil prices fell two percent at a Tulsa Oklahoma market report from Sinclair and Dnd Gas.
Four theater owners faced alleged coercion as investigators accuse instigators of pressuring managers to sign an electrical maintenance contract. The plan charged a monthly five cent dues per seat in exchange for free electrical work, with prosecutors noting threats and extensive payments. Robert J. Grove, attorney for the alleged ringleaders, disclosed the case details in Chicago.
A Reds attempt on a Japanese official is claimed as Ttru Russian forces and Trolsheviki target General Tachd dane during travel from Chang Chun to Vindivostok to seize command of Japanese troops in eastern Siberia. The report notes Japanese reinforcement of garrison units and a maritime probe shaping Husian views of offensive moves inland.
Catholic and Episcopal churches marked the start of Lent in La Crosse with Masses in the morning at Catholic parishes and Ash Wednesday services at St Peter's Episcopal on the north side beginning in the morning.
A damaging blaze in Detroit, Michigan, on Wednesday destroyed the Pier Dance Hall and the Coliseum by the riverfront. Officials estimated losses near 500.00 million. Seven men were halted by the flames and sustained injuries.
Loyalist faction wins in Wisconsin politics as judiciary committees delay moving on a referendum to call a constitutional convention. Indefinite postponements also affect measures on recall of appointive officials and a gun assault penalty bill, while others advance or die in committee.
South Africa voters backed General Jan Christian Smuts led South African party, delivering a strong working minority in the assembly. Labor party suffered losses in the Rand district with Cape Town and Durban seats going to the SA party, while persistent secession talk dominated commentary from rivals.
Chicago officials announce trial dates for American League players indicted for complicity in throwing the World Series to the Citadel team. George Bugkj, Weaver, and Ostar Felseh appeared for preliminary hearings in court, while others were present only through attorneys.
Secretary Baker told Congress that France has the largest standing army when including active and reserve forces Italy exceeds France in total military power with 1,460,000 reserve and 530,000 regulars while Japan deploys 1,918,000 troops and Great Britain fields about 1,000,000 white troops plus colonial forces Germany’s army was 150,000 regulars under Versailles constraints with further emergent troops.
The United Gather campaign committee will hold a meeting Tuesday evening in Plonverhui to explain plans to raise 000,000 in Wisconsin for educational run. A film titled Charity at Home will be shown to illustrate beneficiary institutions and fund usage.
Pittsburg Kansas miners resumed work Wednesday after a one day protest tied to the arrest of Alexander Howat district union president for contempt of court. Other mine workers idle Tuesday cited the same cause and did not report for duty, signaling a return to work with the mine whistle not blown.
Anchorage Alaska reports the longest single span bridge in the world at 404 feet with construction in temperatures averaging forty degrees below zero. The Flurrieae Gulub cantilever 2354-foot span will swing into place next July as the government railroad nears completion miles from Fairbanks serving eighty miles between ends of stews. Trains cross the ice on the Meana river and a 700-foot span will bridge the Tanand later this year.
As Valentine season nears, La Crosse hosts an open house at the Home for Women and Children inviting the public to learn about the facility. The event coincides with the annual Donation party, highlighting the home as a haven for children without other placement and for elderly women lacking homes.
London reports the foreign office denied an American press claim that Britain warned of worsening Anglo American relations. The Foreign Office said the quoted warning was unauthorized and did not reflect official views. It emphasized confidence that Britain and the United States can settle any differences peacefully.
Madison Wis Choice of a railroad commissioner to succeed Tobias Allen whose term expired Monday of this week will be announced shortly by Governor Blaine. Leavis Gettle of Marlo and former secretary of the commission Mr Goule have been active in politics. John Meeks of Milwaukee and Judge Heek of Racine have been mentioned, but the governor will likely name a Madison man for the six year post with a salary of 5000 dollars.
Pettibone park officials approve a hot Wiener stand to serve Laguna skaters. The portable building will operate in late afternoons and evenings during the skating season at Pettibone park. Sunlit committee notes the plan as a community amenity. A separate item reports a fatal accident in Rhonlander when a tree involvement is noted.
A crash at Eighth and Jackson Streets killed Luella Ness 25, wife of Cornelius Ness, after her car swerved to avoid a speeding vehicle. Clarence Shisler, driver of the other car, and Mrs Rudolph Harder were occupants. Ness died of a fractured Achilles. Shisler reported the incident to police. Mrs Harder declined to discuss details.
A damaged, garbled report from Chicago describes Mare stin Galbreith, 23, who told police he left his Wisconsin home to work for his father James C Galbreith, a garage owner. He arrived in Chicago with $150 cash and three new suits after a train journey, saying he hoped to earn a livelihoo d by returning home to support his family.
A damage suit filed by Wendling against Wisconsin Street Railway Light and Power alleges injuries from a collision between Wendling’s track cart and a street car on April 10 in La Crosse between two streets. The case is now in the hands of a jury.
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