16 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1921
Page
1
A large boulder rolled from a hillside at two o'clock in the morning, bursting through a pantry and cracking the ceiling. The house occupants, including a daughter and her father, slept nearby and escaped uninjured but terrified as debris scattered into the adjoining room.
Fire crews from Macinette and volunteers battled a smoldering marsh fire near Aronto Win, believed to cover about fifteen acres. A sawmill and hedge rows previously drained stood nearby as the blaze began after tourists failed to extinguish a glow observed last April. The marsh continued smoldering with smoke seen earlier last spring.
Germany reports four men including Boldt and others charged with murder for firing on lifeboats after a Canadian hospital ship incident. The four men were sentenced to four years imprisonment each following the Randovery Castle incident in the summer PTR.
In Huron South Dakota William J Henderson of Austin Texas is killed by a band of about 300 WW on a freight train near Wolsey. Sheriff Fleet of Brown county mobilizes citizens posse to confront the WW. Federal farm labor officials report Aberdeen as the regional distribution center with 1 000 to 1 500 men expected. Workers are offered four dollars per day plus board for harvest work, prompting clashes and demand for release of arrested organizers. The episode centers on alleged syndicalist activities and resistance to forced labor.
Washington reports a planned Senate clash next week over the anti beer bill after the soldiers bonus measure stalled. Senate action resumes Monday with Senator Shorting proposing a beer bill motion, while opposition is expected. The stalled bonus legislation unsettles the GOP steering committee and shapes an early week struggle over the chamber’s program and related bills.
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin the Rev. P. G. Berseth of New Era Minnesota was robbed by two bandits at gunpoint. They took his money and jewelry, and tied him to a tree before stealing his car and fleeing. Authorities recovered the vehicle but found no trace of the attackers.
Madison Wisconsin Governor John J Blaine was operated on Saturday morning at St Marys hospital The executive office said the procedure was slight and he is expected to return to his office Monday or Tuesday
Mrs Raber was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. The trial, held in Marysville Indiana, involved her son Moses Kaber and a network of family and hired figures. Prosecutors welcomed the verdict, with defense counsel expressing satisfaction with the outcome.
A battered OCR report notes the postoffice was robbed for the third time this year amid vague details. The Charles Snosimaster reportedly faced two prior incidents, with minimal cash recovered and stamps sold at closing time.
The Madison area rail rate commission approved rate increases for Panes and Corel Telephons affecting telephone bills. Irregular spending and a drunkenness incident are noted, with a suspect jailed after a dispute over funds.
Mill Street porter McCarthy, described as arriving from Texas, was sent to the state prison by Judge Hunt after a local arrest on a solitary offense. He claimed mercy and recounted a tale to gain clemency, but the sentence stood. He had been employed around hotels and the crossing near Mid Street.
Funeral for Father William White held at St Marys Church with heavy attendance from parishes. Interment in Catholic cemetery followed services led by Monsignor Kramer and Rev A T Kramer. Dr Robert B Condon delivered sermon citing St John. Parish leaders spoke of his exemplary priesthood, patriotism, and vast responsibilities.
Washington announced that the United States will dismiss its case against Capt. Robert Rosenblath of New York and Sey zeant Roland Poteter of Providence, R. I., in the Cronkhite slayings at Camp Lewis. The move follows a Bond investigation by Attorney General Daugherty. Also reported is a court bail for a Wisconsin farmer accused of threatening children aged 2, 4, 7, and 9 with a weapon at a residence, based on testimony from 25 relatives.
Norris Bacheller dug it up out West and it will appear in Sunday's Tribune and Leader Press.
Reports claim a triple conference among Irish Republican leaders, Piste, and the Tirris government is shaping posturing for talks with Lloyd George. De Valera signals readiness to meet Sir James Craig if talks progress, while Ulster cabinet members attend London discussions. Official replies deny negotiations details, stressing no agreed terms yet.
London wire reports all Iba miners in the Tube region of Germany on strike. A Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam on Saturday quotes a telegram from Duesseldorf. Negotiations with employers have stalled as they refuse the miners demands.
In a stormy session the soldiers' bonus bill was sidetracked Friday by a 47 to 29 vote, with disorder and near violence in the chamber. Senators McCumber Reed and Robinson clashed amid a roof-thunderstorm, while Kenyon and Pittman pushed for early action. Democrats and Republicans split on recommittal as tempers flared and the measure appeared doomed for months.
The House moved to remove hides from the free list and impose a 15 percent duty. Debate focused on dye stuffs embargo provisions and broader questions of protecting domestic industries amid wartime style controls.
The Chicago Tin ton Stinion company won ICC permission to issue six million in first mortgage bonds to fund a new passenger station in Chicago. Several rail lines including Mineago Burlington and Quincy, Chicago Alaska and St. Paul, Pittsbarsh Gioe elmar, Chicago and St. Louis, and Pennsylvania will share joint liability to guarantee bond payments.
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