President Harding asks Senate to delay soldier bonus action
President Harding urges the Senate to delay enactment of veteran bonus legislation, arguing that rushing it would imperil the nation’s financial stability. He emphasizes obligations to the disabled and dependents and warns against expanding wartime expenditures. Senator Harrison criticizes the push and accuses the president of pressuring lawmakers. A separate report notes a wall collapse in France burying many during a fire at a mercantile barn.
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Harding
Senate
Wasiiscros
D. C
Renata Suesday
Harding Onus
Pens Rose
Finance Comepires
Maurrison
Mississippi
Capitol
Harrison
Plins
Wisconsin leaders debate junior colleges after veto
The piece reports dismay in La Crosse and Madison over Governor Purie's veto of Nye’s junior college bill. It traces union and Nonpartisan League discussions, urging expanded access to university work locally and at lower costs, and notes plans to separate or unite junior colleges with high schools.
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Puriie
Wisconsin
Ate Federation of Labor
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Wieh
Jnnior Colleges
Nonpartisan League
Milw
Wisconsin Federation of Labor
Brotherhood of Tacomotive Eagineers
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and
Nonpartisan League of Wisconsin
Parlilea
Industria
University of
Wisconsin Universi
Wisconsin Universite
Colfleet
Weather record for La Crosse and vicinity continues warm
Weather notes describe continued warm conditions tonight and Wednesday with hazy skies. Iowa region shows partly cloudy unsettled conditions with a chance of thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday. River forecast mentions no major changes expected in the near term.
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Marth
Iowa
Potiton Tongat
Pastor Halvorsen of Westby Church Dies in Norway
Rev TLalvor Halvorsen, longtime pastor of the Westby Norwegian Lutheran Church, died at a sister’s home in Stavanger Norway. He was in his 70s and to be buried at Coon Prairie Cemetery beside his wife. Halvorsen, ordained in Norway in 1871, led the parish through church splits and expansions, declined a theology professorship, and served generations of residents.
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Westby
Norway
Halvor Halvorsen
Stavanrer
Tlalvor Halvorsen
Tor
Coon Prairie
Luthergy Ehurch
Fay
Hale Soren
Wis
Wisconsin
Point of
Halvorsen Jett
Neweavon
Fair Healdh
Lion
Coon Prai Ce
Halvorsen
Malversen
Liberty
United States
Re Maleorson
Mexican lawmakers express thanks to Senator La Follette
Mexican senate discussions on international relations noted a vote of thanks to United States Senator La Follette for introducing a resolution on July 6 condemning military action against Mexico without explicit authority from Congress.
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Senator LA Follette
Mexico
Senate
United States
Ta Follette
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Telephone seeks to buy People's Telephone of Superior
The Wisconsin Telephone company applied to the railroad commission on Tuesday to purchase People’s Telephone Company of Superior for 526,787. The plan also proposes increased rates on the current schedule, nearly doubling the present charges. The commission will begin review soon.
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Mathson
Wis
Wisconsin
Railroad Commission
People’s Telephone
Company of
Superior
Asko
Adopt Tariff Rule In Washington House
The House adopted a tariff rule governing the Fordney tariff bill by a 222 to 200 vote with four members present and voting. The decision came amid strong opposition from a solid minority as proceedings proceeded.
Hottest Day in Two Years Across La Crosse Area
Monday brought record highs with La Crosse topping 100 and Wausau and Circle Bay reaching 100 as the upper Mississippi valley felt an intense heat wave. Despite the heat roofers paused while street crews pressed on resurfacing, no heat prostration reports by noon and residents endured the sizzling conditions.
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Torus
la Crosse
Wausau
Circen Bay
Missippi Yelier
Wises Neysin
Weather Bureau
Mississippis Vellay
Ta “Resse
Wis
Strrer
Moe
Tn Hoon
Twenty Men Enlistment Opportunity at Camp Toungs
Twenty men may enlist in Battery D 120th Field Artillery Wisconsin National Guard. The unit trains with Michigan and Wisconsin artillery at Camp Toungs from July to August under regular army pay and instruction. Enlistment advised at once to receive gear before camp. applications available at headquarters and posts on weeknights with officers TM, R. Senhe, W. J. lascnut, George F Rall.
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F. OA
Wisconsin
National Crawrd
Michigan
Touglis
Tuly
Therhey
R. Senhe
W. J. Lascnut
George F Rall
Grocery Stores to Close Wednesdays in Dog Day Months
Economy Grocery owner J F Mulder announced that La Crosse stores will close at noon on Wednesdays during July and August. The plan, circulated by the grocers, is part of a midsummer half-holiday arrangement affecting local shoppers.
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la Crossa
J. FB. Mulder
Economy Grocery
Mulder
Beware of the Police and Vigilantes Parking Ordinance
Public notice warns residents to obtain a copy of the city parking ordinance from the city clerk to avoid police or vigilante actions. The terse directive emphasizes official guidance and warns against informal enforcement.
Lloyd George Expected To Lead Disarmament Talks
British officials anticipate a late year or early 1922 Washington disarmament conference. Viscount Grey may head Britain’s delegation with Lloyd George possibly traveling to the U S for final negotiations. Press commentary links the talks to broader imperial conference aims and Far East armament questions.
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Viscount Grey
Tater On
Ondon
Viscount Grey of
Fallorden
Daily Mall
Great Beinlin
Washington
Wrs
Joe
Wibesman
Grey
Lioyd George
United States
Autun Ae
Banse of Commons
Liond
Dresidentaffing
Britain
Hing Street
Lasting Fame Harding’s If Plan Succeeds
The Associated Press reports that President Harding’s invitation to a disarmament conference is described as a major political event. European papers debate whether the plan will succeed and if it will shape a global clearinghouse for security amid Anglo American and Japanese naval rivalries and Pacific tensions.
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Harding
Prese
Volks-Writing
Suceeds
Horedingy
Tehran
Tie Tageblatt
Hardinz
Great Britain
Warding Seceeds
Tageblatt
Tageblite
Tonbls
Jarding
Vossische Achung
Washington
Versailles
August 1 Last Day for Filing Supreme Court Cases
Arthur A. McLeod, clerk of the state supreme court, notes all cases for the Angush calendar must be filed by August 1. Records received before that date will be filed for the next term. The prior deadline extension during the waterlandys period to August 1 has been rescinded.
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Madison
Wisis
Stata
Arthur A. McLeod
Fie State Supreme Court
Sie
License Plates at Central Station Reported Lost
Four license plates lost by auto drivers and picked up by the local pollen department may be had by calling at Central Station. The numbers 162-8 WF 691-501, W 127-601 and W TA are listed.
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Loc Pollen Department
Central Staven
Steamer Reported Lost Near Superior Wisconsin
A message from Milwaukee reported the steamer Be. S. Carke safe at its South Chippewa wharf. Officials said a vessel Nad gque sank off Whitefish Point, Lake Superior, with 2 crew of thirty three. The note blamed a fired sailor, with officials calling it probably revenge. Marine men disclaim further details.
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Chicago Superior
Wis
BE. S. Carke
South Chicas
Milwaukes
Whitefish Point
Larke Superior
Wompeny
Normal University Bills To Be Used By Governor Blaine
Madison Wis. Officials plan to recall the legislature to push through about forty bills, including university and normal school measures totaling nearly 14 million dollars. Governor Blaine aims to sign the bills Wednesday or Thursday after rapid review, adjournment expected Friday or Saturday.
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Normal University
Blaine
Madison
Wis
Billa Ly
Elaine
University and Normal School
Aod
University
Barn Fire Destroys Farm in Menominee County
A fire destroyed Frank Wood’s barn on Air Line Road in Menominee, killing cattle and a horse. The blaze, caused by a backfire from a misfiring engine while operating a milking machine, wiped out farm equipment and is priced at about $30,000 in losses.
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Menominee, Mich
Frank Wood
Air Line Road
Plan to Talk Over Disarmament Approved
Washington reports favorable views from most powers for a conference on armament reduction. Officials consider dates and topics, with Armistice Day as a possible start. France expressed eager acceptance of an invite, via a note from its foreign office, awaiting formal invitation in Washington.
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Washington
United States
Harding
Naval strength of five powers asked to disarm
The five nations plan disarmament talks with about 1.5 billion dollars allotted for naval programs. United States leads with 500 million, Britain 422 million, Japan 250 million, France 175 million, Italy 73.6 million. Projections show fleets at sea with Britain, U.S., Japan, France, and Italy all building ships. Briand may attend, France signaling cooperation. Senate in support of Harding’s invitation.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
Japan
France
Mid Taly
Italy
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