09 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1922
Page
1
An earthquake was recorded near the University in Chicago with initial estimates and readings. Authorities reported observable shaking at 11:17 as the event unfolded, with details pending confirmation and no immediate casualties reported.
Senator Newberry, a Republican from Michigan, declared his innocence Monday in the senate during ouster proceedings led by Henry Pond. He denied knowledge of campaign finance irregularities and pledged to abide the outcome with a clear conscience, saying he would not stay silent as the investigation proceeds.
Philadelphia lawyer Teelan Pepper is named by the governor to fill the late Senator Boies Penrose's seat. Pepper is expected to unite the party and defend the Versailles treaty stance, with prior ties to prominent figures like Sproul and allies in the League of Nations debate. The article traces Pepper's background, campaign on the Republican ticket, and the political context of 1917 1918 while noting other Senate selections and committee leadership.
A Janesville murder case against Henry Vermeensel ended abruptly when Annrnes Thomas Nell moved to dismiss after a rigid cross examination of Vertinerstkle. The abrupt dismissal followed concerns over the legality of the line stile during the inquiry into the alleged killing of Mrs Nels Ericksen.
Viroqua and Westby men face liquor supply accusations as moonshine sales in La Crosse draw sharp criticism from the editor of the Vernon County Censor. A Vironqua correspondent denounces local lawlessness attracting visitors, urging enforcement and public safety action to curb accidents and crime linked to illicit alcohol.
Wisconsin Master Builders Association convention outlines open shop topic to be addressed by attorney Lamstrom of Milwaukee Employers Council. Delegates from Wisconsin eastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa invited, with sponsor briefings, registration, and reports. Sessions cover open shop economics and legal aspects, with officers reports, nominations, elections, and a theater party at Pioneer Hall.
Nominations close after 10 p m Tuesday morning January tenth. Voters urged to mail their entry tonight. Include the nominee's name and address and the voter's name and address in the envelope and drop it in at the post office. Only registered nominations will be accepted.
Women are expected to be drawn for jury service for the February circuit court term. Judge Higbee asked Sheriff C. Miller to prepare to appoint a woman bailiff. Jury commissioners Theodore Strauss, Tra Richardson, and Coburn will meet next Thursday to begin selecting panels, with encouragement to give women equal consideration.
Dublin action centers on Ireland’s leadership as the Dail defeats the motion to re elect President Eamon de Valera. The debate features Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith as prominent figures while calls grow for a planned transfer of administrative powers to the new southern government under the treaty.
Dublin reports split among De Valera supporters over how to proceed toward Irish independence. Some favor immediate establishment of a new Irish free state while others oppose creating a republican government under British influence. A Sunday speech by former president We Vilori urged self determination free of British control.
Reported remarks describe Eamon De Valera as the central figure amid Irish Republic independence efforts. Supporters rally at the Mansion House after a speech, with divisions noted between those favoring outright assertion of the republic and those backing new government approaches. Though the republic persists, observers warn of potential internal splits and future trouble as factions align around Cathal Bruzha and Dick Mulcahy.
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