13 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1921
Page
1
Shisler and McCrady were arrested in Blair on July 2 for transporting liquor into Trempealeau county and for possessing illegal items. Shisler pled guilty and drew 40 days in Whitehall jail and his Buick was ordered sold with proceeds to the state. Twenty gallons of liquor and seized arms were also involved in the case.
In Cleveland, Mrs. Fra Catherine Kaber fainted after court opened as her brother Charles Grickel testified in her defense in the murder trial of her husband Daniel F. Kaher. Spectators reacted with excitement as reporters and attendees calmed after Indes Bernen adjourned court to 1 15.
Oshrosh Wisconsin lumber workers form a band at the Paing Lumber Company plant, one of the nation’s largest sash and door facilities. More than twenty musicians join under the leadership of Terney F. Pollars, the company’s employee welfare director, to provide music at social events and athletic gatherings.
Ford coupe of Dr Fred Madsen from Rushford Minnesota recovered on La Crosse turnpike near West Channel bridge. Thieves raided Kirkiand Drug store. jewelry stolen from Thomas Nieriind. Car found intact except top chest looted. tank filled, gas siphoned in garage prior to theft. Local authorities suspect theft connected to early Sunday break in.
Irish and British officials planned for a peace conference with Z. C. Smuts, premier of South Africa, taking a definite role. De Valera and Sinn Fein leaders prepared for potential proposals, while Belfast riots continued as tensions rose over Ireland’s future status.
A German destroyer Graz was sunk at 10:40 Wednesday off the Virginia Capes near Newport News by an army bombing plane from Langley Field. The De Havilland Martin aircraft struck with bombs, preventing any chance for the destroyer to escape.
Wisconsin legislature delays final adjournment as debate over Lin Jennings bill to revise the Mile waukes Teachers pension law continues. Governor Blaine signaled support for school budgets while large park purchases and river projects loom for veto after careful study.
A courtroom hearing centers on whether Stillman is the father of infant Leeds. Mrs. Anne Stillman’s counsel argues for the claim while Dr. Orville testifies about his presence at the birth and a signature attributed to Mrs. Leeds as the mother. The case involves Florence T lands and a former Broadwire show participant, with testimony set for Wednesday.
Eliz Leng of Racine was denied the $2750 compensation sought for false imprisonment charges connected to a murder case. Judge E Ray Stevens ruled the decision under Wisconsin law did not recognize Leng as having served a term of imprisonment despite nearly two years spent awaiting acqittal.
Janesville herd records a four year old cow named Wn ToUAn Feanny Battles No 8 owned by Join Webinger and Son for a state mark of fourteen pounds of milk in seven days. The Lotstein Friesian World paper reports the record and notes the period’s output exceeds the prior senior four year old record by about nine pounds daily. Bank robbery at Drake Park yields cash and bonds. four bandits force entry, assault staff, and escape with roughly seven thousand dollars.
Fargo residents found relief from heat as temperatures dropped to 66 degrees on Wednesday after heavy showers earlier. The long stretch of high temperatures and humidity affected cattle and horse yards, with many animals distressed by the unseasonable heat over the past two weeks.
Reports from Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa detail record heat with temperatures near or above 100 degrees. Cities including Oshkosh Green Bay Milwaukee Janesville Kenosha and Des Moines note sweltering days and strain on farms water supplies and infrastructure.
Two youths from Das Baqu庭 allegedly found with burglary tools at Northwestern station were arraigned before Acting County Judge Hime Winneedar. Mee Donala and Johnson pleaded not guilty and posted $2,000 bail each for circuit court trial and examination, respectively. Officers seized pliers, files, gloves, and a tomatic pistol. Johnson claimed no crime and McDonald denied involvement. Police detained them after they could not explain their names or destination at 3 p.m.
Premier Briand told the senate on July 22 that France will continue the occupation of the Rhine region until Germany complies with Versailles treaty penalties for those who violated civilized warfare in World War I. He denounced the Salpsic court findings as scandalous.
La Crosse endures a fourth week of extreme heat with 95 degrees at the weather bureau Saturday and 70 at 7 a m. The city reports no heat prostrations by noon and workers adjust by dawn and dusk. Iceman and ice cream vendors are among the few actively serving in the hot daytime, with showers possible later. Local farmers toil by moonlight while markets and business districts see reduced activity.
Fragmentary note warns readers to slow near corners and watch for a man approaching from the right. language suggests danger from law enforcement and vigilante activity. No clear names, places, or dates are readable in the supplied text.
Great Britain France and Italy signaled acceptance of President Harding's invitation for an international conference on armament reduction and eastern questions. Japan remains cautious but expected to respond soon as Washington prepares preliminary work at the State Department.
Oskhosh Wisconsin M Perry a local assemblyman from Winnebago county was named Assistant to James A Stone federal prohibition director for Wisconsin. Stone announced the appointment during a visit to Oshkosh Tuesday evening. Perry will reside in Oshkosh and continue to represent his district in the legislature while the inspector and assistants handle federal law tasks from Milwaukee. The arrangement leaves state law enforcement to state officials as to licenses and dispensing liquor.
Babe Ruth belted seven more home runs against St Louis as the Yankees, tallying 34 for the season, surpass his total from the July 13 game last year when he had 27. The seven homers today push his seasonal pace beyond last season’s end and contribute to a strong 1026 strikeouts noted in the report.
Madison Wisconsin governor Blaine signs welfare bill creating a juvenile bureau within the state board of control. A yearly appropriation of 87500 funds operations and a director will oversee education and protection of dependent children before a Senate education and public welfare committee.
Washington reports that Republican and Democratic leaders expect the soldiers bonus bill to be recommitted to the finance committee for further consideration after President Hamling urged the Senate to address the treasury's deferred necessities. The move follows bipartisan calls for renewed scrutiny of the measure on Capitol Hill.
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