06 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1921
Page
1
Dispatches claim Leon Trotzky Russian soviet minister of war and marine has been imprisoned by Nikolai Lenine following the Third Internationale congress in Moscow. No official confirmation yet. Reports say over 2,000 delegates attended.
Bank Slough near St Michael's Orphanage saw another drowning on a Tuesday evening. Earl Helgerson and Waltie Homan had previously perished in West Channel and Black River, marking the season's third water fatality in La Crosse area.
Minnesota experienced heavy soaking rain across the state and parts of North Dakota through Tuesday night and Wednesday. The rainfall, following a drought, is expected to aid crops that suffered earlier, according to the state agriculture commissioner, adding a hopeful note for farmers facing continued moisture needs.
Report from a Ritinn Riverside camp near the Mississippi describes a Fourth of July mishap at the Hundhausen cottage. A firecracker exploded as Mr. Bass’s boat struck water, throwing a fish and sparking a tragedy that left the crowd mourning the Piter familias. Local guests planned supper Monday evening.
Governor Blaine signed the home rule bill allowing residents to vote on a constitutional amendment at the next general election. The proposal has passed two legislatures and awaits public approval to empower municipalities to govern their legal affairs with minimal state interference.
Mrs Anna Riemerez sues her husband Frank Kleinertz a restaurant proprietor for divorce through attorney Pred Hartwell on Wednesday at Appeal 6th Court Commissioner Bunt. contention over alimony and support money arises after a claim of living arrangements at Pearl Street. Adverse examination to be held before Court Commissioner Wyat. Kleinertz also sues Charles Churchill for alienation of affections.
Reports from Tawanese military HQs say a battle on the Siberian border between Japanese and Koreans left 500 Koreans killed or wounded. Alleged to have seen about a thousand malcontents join Siberian Bolsheviks.
Georgia National Guard units were deployed Wednesday to quell disturbances tied to a rail strike. An engineer suffered a non fatal wound as strikes and picket lines raged near Atlanta Birmingham and Athens railway sites. Police say several shots were fired at workers and authorities moved to restore order amid ongoing walkouts.
In New York scientists and inventors discuss a new gun by Dr. Miller Reese Hutchison. Demonstrations show a three inch long projectile accelerated at one mile per second, with velocity claims reaching five miles per second. The device uses a powderless burn, reducing waste and confinement losses.
Washington reports a Republican led effort to draft the permanent tariff bill aimed at raising living standards and universal prosperity. Fordney's committee filed the report as Republicans plan a full house consideration while Democrats prepare a minority alternative. Formal consideration is slated for tomorrow amid GOP unity talks and procedural planning.
Washington reports a drop in foreign born farmers to 23.2 percent of the total, with white foreign born declining while native born numbers rise. North Dakota leads with 46.7 percent foreign born farmers, followed by Minnesota and California as the decade ends. Negro and Asian farmer shares remain small and concentrated in the South and West.
In Southampton the White Star liner Olympic sails for New York with numerous athletic stars aboard. The roster includes Devereaux, Stoddard, and others, joining an American track and field contingent with Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Princeton listed among universities. A Cambridge–Mass. race and the reu-Gormell meet at Tra Sland are noted for July 28, with Olympic competition planned in tennis and lawn events.
British Mediterranean Fleet mobilizing near the capital as reports claim Turkish nationalists threaten Constantinople. France and Italy may take concerted measures. neutral zone breaches alleged though unconfirmed. Malta dispatch notes indicate fleet and aircraft heading toward the area amid anxiety.
Lawrence Smith, son of Frank Smith, died by self inflected gunshot after a Fourth of July at Bluely River. Heat and illness were noted as factors affecting his mind. Relatives report a history of heart trouble and a prolonged heat spell contributed to the tragedy.
Dayton Ohio faces a third street car strike within four years as six city traction companies except for the Cincinnati Dayton Interurban line announce a new wage cap of 45 cents an hour. Workers claim the wage move breaks their agreement and push toward an open shop as the strike begins Wednesday morning.
South African premier General Smuts returns from Ireland and reports Sinn Fein discussions on ceasefire. British and Irish leaders met in London to push for Irish autonomy within a united island. Talks centered on self government for Ulster under Irish sovereignty, with cautious optimism and secrecy noted by officials. Militants attacked a patrol in Dublin and other incidents disrupted streets as negotiations continue.
Weather officials warned of persistent heat across the middle Atlantic states and lake and central valley areas. Forecasters reported no immediate relief and cited temperatures near 100 degrees, matching the prior day, with no signs of an early break in the heat wave.
Five men were taken from their homes in Newry and shot. two brothers among the dead, sons of a former serjeant of police. Their bodies lay by the roadside. A separate incident left two constables wounded after revolvers were snatched from ministers. Ulster unrest spreads from Belfast to Londonderry via Tyrone.
Mrs Austin was struck by a car on the Martin Coulee road Saturday night while walking home from a brick house near a fir grove. She suffered cuts and bruises to the head and body, four stitches on the forehead, and was taken to Latviern hospital. police report no Beekman driver, and a man named Raymond was in the car.
Madison Wisconsin Governor Blaine signed the Morgan anti profiteering bill giving the attorney general broad powers over combinations in restraint of trade. The measure allocates $9 004 for enforcement and will take effect immediately under a new department and the attorney general to enforce it. Johnson Free Saturday Leavenworth Kan Jack Johnson will be released from federal prison Saturday after a year and a $1000 fine for Mann White Slavery Act violation.
A fragmented historical report warns drivers about police enforcement and vigilante actions targeting intoxicated motorists, noting concerns over public safety and legal consequences.
In Chicago, unions and railway chiefs clash over a 12 percent wage reduction set by the railway labor board. A referendum among five train service brotherhoods will decide by September 3 whether to accept the cut while conferences with railroad executives are urged. The Brotherhood chairmen denounce wage cuts and push for joint talks and a clear strike ballot.
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