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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1921
Page
1
A court ruling addresses the limits of labor unions under antitrust laws. The majority upholds immunity for legitimate union activity while dissents caution about extending protections to coercive or illegal conduct. The decision signifies ongoing debates over union rights, employer actions, and the scope of antitrust immunity.
A cache of congress and Wisconsin figures shows Esch’s post term options in the Harding cabinet or the interstate commerce commission, with talk of a 1922 Senate bid against La Follette. The piece notes progressives reorganizing, holiday absences, and plans for sundry civil appropriations including Federal buildings in Beloit Oshkosh and other cities.
Madison Wis The looming speaker ship contest in the Wisconsin Assembly looms as the legislature opens next week with four candidates named including Riley Young of Walworth County and H C Suer for chief clerk. Milwaukee delegates may swing the vote, while farmers dominate the assembly as the likely bloc with many farmer lawyers among the legislators.
Washington court upholds government objections to packers divestment plans under the decree. Defendants must present early, complete divestment of holdings or face receivership and sale. Judge Stafford warned of extensions only if viable plans emerge and signaled possible consolidation review.
A meeting of the finance, schools, health and police committees is set for Thursday night this week. The agenda includes purchasing a car for the visiting nurse, school barracks insurance, and consideration of five bids for a police department car.
The La Crosse County War association met Monday in Lecompton debating the merit of a general charter versus a legislative repeal of special charters for Wisconsin cities. Officers were elected and discussions included a biography paper on Chief Justice Marshall as Robinson joined the association. the annual gathering ended with a dinner at the La Crosse club.
Colby and his party depart Buenos Aires en route to the United States. The American secretary of state said he was greatly touched by the cordiality shown to him at Ituasi, Tenguay and Argentina by officials and citizens during their stay.
Biddeford notices that Pepperell and York mills in Saco employing about 8,000 workers will raise the schedule to four days weekly from three days. A wage cut of 22 35 percent is offered.
South Bend Ind The Studebaker Corporation will resume scheduled production next week with output to rise gradually to 500 cars daily. Announced Tuesday the plan aims to boost daily output from current levels as production restarts.
Serious trouble nearly stops tobacco sales at Carlisle and Maysville underrows as buyers refuse bids. Growers from Mason Lewis Fleming and Adams counties and Ohio push buyers back after speeches, forcing a temporary market closure and mass farmer meeting with 500 to 4,000 growers warned of further action.
Washington announces forms for reporting individual income tax returns for 194? income brackets will be ready January 10. Distribution will be made through internal revenue district offices. Forms for reporting personal incomes and expenses and for partnerships and personal service corporations will be available.
Madison crowds capped the inaugural day as Wisconsin’s new officers observed a democratic event in the state capital hall. Thousands attended the Monday night gathering, while officers continued official duties on Tuesday amid a festive, inclusive atmosphere.
Charley White Sailor Freedman from Chicago have signed to box Kenosha on the night of Dan 14 at 135 pounds. White guaranteed 1500 dollars. Freedman under a promoter’s plan, gets no cut unless receipts reach 5000 dollars, then half of above threshold.
The message encourages residents to boost town spirit with a funded parade, new uniforms, and street coverings by Saturday. It calls for enthusiastic participation nightly events, a cheerful convention atmosphere, and a united, colorful turnout to attract visitors and repeat guests.
Washington report: The war finance corporation revival resolution passed the house 250 to 66 and awaits senate action. The move revives the corporation, with loans to begin after funds are raised by a bond issue. Treasury balance around 54.5 billion noted. treasury certificates and corporate bonds may be used. Senate finance committee plans hearings on the soldier bonus starting January 15.
Rome discussions on Italian emigration to the United States are being held by Anthony Caninetti United States commissioner of immigration who has conferred with Cowl Stora minister of foreign affairs and Signor De Micheli Italian commissioner of immigration.
Charles Yondelis and Frank Navidhas, both of Middle Lake, Wisconsin, accused moonshiners, were indicted by a federal grand jury and brought to Milwaukee Tuesday by deputy U S marshal.
President Wilson talked with Acting Secretary Davis about Cuba on Tuesday. Cuban minister Dr. Carlos De Cespedes then visited Davis at the State Department. The call followed Crowder’s special mission visit to Cuba for the president.
Paris Mexico Banking Company with capital of 14 million pesos closed on Tuesday. Treasury department announced operations would resume and liquidate all claims. Loans on cotton and sugar and other merchandise had declined. Depositors caused the run that pressured the bank recently.
Dr Armstrong’s resignation from the La Crosse health commissioner office was declared effective after the board found the seat vacant. He left December 15 with pay withheld and personal items missing. Dr Callahan plans to hire a replacement and continue health department duties with Acting Health Officer Murphy overseeing lab and field work.
Washington reports a drop in gross public debt by about 105 million dollars in the last quarter of the year. The December 31 total stood at 23 982 224 188, down from 24 175 156 244 on November 30, with December 21 figures at 23 982 224 168 compared to September 30 and August 31 levels.
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