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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1921

Page

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Lord Mayor of Cork Denied Stay Without Passport

Donal O Callaghan, Lord Mayor of Cork, arrives without a proper passport and faces deportation. U.S. authorities discuss his status, with Secretary Wilson and Secretary Davis supporting deportation after cabinet talks. The State Department opines he remains unlawfully in the United States despite any employment by the ship's master.

Ashington Donal O Callaghan Ford Wilson Thallner Savteth Othene O'Callaghan Cork Wilson Davis Aistad State Department Tte Tha Stiste Departien Labor Department Suimin West Cannon

Worcester fires cause losses of over a million

Worcester city suffered major blazes that destroyed two business blocks on Mum shoe and overran two squares with roof flames. Firefighting spared the city hall area but damage remained extensive across several districts as flames and heat affected many structures in the surrounding streets.

Worcester Mum Shoe Ates Dancroft New Park i Worl Kester Lilien Warling Juanko Sue Susan

City Attorney Orders Action Over Slippery Walks Today

City official warns property owners to clear icy sidewalks under local ordinances after hazardous conditions. Measures include enforcement steps and penalties for failing to remove ice and snow promptly, with attention to fines and compliance timelines.

Weather record for fa tratse urd vicinity

Patchy warmer trend with rain possible Thursday. Tonight cooler with clouds and possible drizzle. South to southwest winds, temperatures near freezing in some areas. Reading of yesterday’s temperatures and notes on forecasted precipitation included.

Fia Voinnet Audigy Miwintae New Vast Onder Ste Gil Maret Wolkeines “Wits

Palmer reports 6720 convictions under war laws

Attorney General Palmer told the Senate Judiciary Committee that 6,720 convictions have been obtained in 17,400 prosecutions under wartime laws, with 2,829 disposed of otherwise, and 8,346 pending for selective service violations. He defended methods used to round up radicals and urged immediate investigation into charges of rough tactics.

Washington Department, of Justice Palmer Wed Nestley Senate Department of Justice National Popular Government League Pio

End of industrial low mood seen by Wisconsin labor leader

Wisconsin labor leader Ween Bax predicts an end to the industrial gloom as he speaks in Milwaukee. He urges wage increases and shorter hours, cites 75,000 unemployed in the state and 35,000 in Milwaukee, and discusses proposed unemployment compensation bills funded by industry.

Ween Bax Wis Peestat Indig Py John TF. Hidhey Milwaukee Shire Wisconsin Federation of Labor Wisconsi Wisconsin State Federation of Labor Tght Wisconsin

Acquittals Mark Start of Chippewa Falls Prohibition Trial

In Chippewa Falls two defendants, Edward J. Kelley and George Smith, were acquitted by a jury after a lengthy trial before Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis. The case involved liquor possession and transport connected to a Nash car, with evidence deemed circumstantial. Judgment highlighted gaps linking Kelley to the liquor found and Smith to car arrangements, amid extensive testimony on car rentals and a garage seizure.

Edward J. Kelley George Ith Chippewa Falls United States Kenesaw Mountain Landis Chicago Smith Landis Nash Kelley Waco Eiquals Teat Smith Jule Landis Charles Jw Milton Wete Arial Charles Lucy Milton Junction SUI Lum Somia George Smith George Bo Staton L .Cuddington Gray Motor Company Iinneapolis Chippewa Parls jMilwauker

Wisconsin House Proposes Local Enforcement of Prohibition

A Wisconsin bill by Assemblyman A E Matheson aims to enforce prohibition through local officers including sheriffs and district attorneys. Each district attorney would serve as ex officio prohibition commissioner with peace officer cooperation. The measure mirrors many Volstead provisions, raises DA responsibility for permits, and requires druggists to pledge not to sell alcohol to intoxicated persons with strict inventory rules. The bill awaits committee hearing within ten days.

Fred L. Holmes Adison Wis A. E. Matheson Janesville Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League Senate Colive United States

Wisconsin legislature opens with call to amend Volstead act

Milwaukeean reports Wisconsin lawmakers begin their first full day of activity with a push to amend the Volstead act to permit beer and wine production and sale for beverage use. Bills range from shorter storage for first class printing to funding for farmer losses, with plans for a spring recess and possible cross-border annexation discussions.

Adison Wis Wisconsin Senate Congress James I Milwaukes G. F. Czerwinski Milwaukee Committee On Judiciary George Staudenmaier Madison Assembly Tower House Higsins Matheson Olson Grindine FieWarr Assemblyman Higgins Pentre Upper Michigan Upper Pellingaly

Monument Dealers Hint At Grave Stone Price Cut

Delegates at the monument dealers convention in FHladis say high grave stone prices will stay the same overall but many monuments will still be sold as last year. Elaborate designs will be dropped for simpler forms.

Fhladis Itethit Owever

Woman Will Take Electoral Vote to Washington by Air

Mrs. H. H. Wheeler, 55, and her mother, both grandmothers, plan to depart Lincoln by plane Thursday to deliver Nebraska's electoral vote in Washington D C. They will meet Mrs. Draper Smith, 66, in Omaha at 9:20 a.m. as an alternate, weather permitting the trip.

Washington Lincoln, Neb Mre H. H. Wheeler Lincoln At & Wmm Washington, D. C Nebraska Omaha Draper Smith Wheeler

Last Chance to Enter Skating Events Thursday

Carnival committee urges immediate entries for sports events with slow turnout for mile half mile and yard skating. Entries close Thursday evening January 20. Strong trophies await, enter now before final deadline.

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Landis to Address Ex-Servicemen at Legion Meeting

Landis of Chicago, presiding over United States court, will address the American Legion gathering at Bates Hall tonight at 2 social session. Four talks by Landis and songs by Walter Goetzinger will follow a luncheon served by the Geld Star Mockers. the event is billed as the largest and most interesting Legion meeting of the year.

Tidge Im. Landis Chicago Bates Alb Ft Cvine Stvathering Che Progrim Jide Lindis Walter Goetzinger Sud Most Legion

Rathburn withdraws assault charges against Larson

Eugene Rathburn withdrew charges of assault against Charles Larson that were set for a county court jury trial today. The case was dismissed by Judge Brindley after Rathburn failed to appear. Larson and his attorney Oscar Swenne appeared prepared to answer the charges.

Eugene Rathburn Charles Larson Assary Rathburn Larsim Oscar Swennne Brindley

Governor Harding to Direct Trade Corporation

Gov Harding slated to direct a foreign trade financing corporation as the new organization seeks presidential leadership. John McHugh, chairman, announced the formation and anticipated presidency for the venture amid reports from New York. Maria Ricks travels in Minnesota seeking her son Joe Anderson, who has become insane and is being cared for near Denver, carrying his photo and a Teddy Bear. A separate case, Murphy versus Wimmer, a unlawful detainer dispute, was heard by Judge Hunt and taken under advisement until January 20.

New Yorke Williams Yedural Reserve Board John McHugh Ars Anderson Preston Joe Preston Minn Maria Ricks Jhas Joe Anderson Denver Col M P. Murphy Winmer C. W. Hunt Murphy Winauer Alte Murphy Wimmer Maintal Stud Mirphy

First Team Crosses River Over Ice to La Crosse

The first team to be driven over the river by ice arrived in La Crosse today. Louis Hecht of Brownsville brought a load of wood and reported ice thickness from ten to eleven inches, considered safe for teams. Marshfield man heads state veterinarians association. E Borel and De Wd Swan named officers at Madison meeting.

LA Crosse The Crosse Louis Hecht Brownsville Marshfield Madison Wise Drea Ab. Gort Wisconsin Veterinary Association Sts Wesday Pr E. Borel Avenis Wis Rce de Wd. Swan Stevens Polar Vas Wie le - c

Initiative and Referendum Proposed by Senator Huber

In Matison Wisconsin Senator Henry Huber introduced a constitutional amendment for initiative and referendum. The plan requires eight percent petition support to trigger legislative action or a direct vote, with recalls limited to constitutional offices. It aims to expand direct democracy without abolishing representative government.

Pred L. Holmes Matison Wis Kessity Henry Huber Dane County Wuretts Ini Guder Beery Huber Chi Sen Oregon Massachusetts

Live Butterfly Found In Holmen In Zero Weather

A large gray butterfly, about the size of a doll, was found ten days ago in Holmen during zero weather. Discovered by A F Meyer, it remains alive at his home, resting on a geranium in the living room, wings continually waving. Meyer believes the open winter and early spring may explain the unusual insect sighting.

Holmen Xero A. F. Meyer Hig Mr. Meyer

Two More Convicted in Liquor Cases In Wisconsin

A Washburn taxi driver and two boys were found guilty by a federal jury of liquor possession and transportation. The case involved moonshine seized in Ashland. others faced charges for possessing liquor and operating a still. Witnesses testified about a car stop and police seizure, with several defendants pleading guilty to related offenses.

Washburn Oseph Carr Mercer Wis Junge Landis Harry Crawford Leo DeMers George Smith Albert BaHure Waskhurp Ashland DeMars Cis Henry “Morris Sia Possesutes Aléxaner Weaver

Minnesota Buddies Reunited From France Letter Reunion

Danesboro Minn and Albert Man men Paul DeVilliers and Eyestad John Byestad reconnected after WWII via a letter from DeVilliers carried to Eyestad in Preston. The two veterans were reunited at DeVillier home in Latesboro, marking a long awaited meeting after war discharges.

Danesboro Minn France Paul DeVilliets Trace John Byestad Albert Man Eyestad de' “Villiers Alberta Préston DeVillier Latesboro

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