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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1921
Page
6
The Reichstag approved Chancellor Wirth's government with a 214 to 77 vote and 45 abstentions on a declaration pledging full fulfillment of the allied ultimatum. A second section on Upper Silesia also passed by a strong majority as part of the same resolution.
The House Naval Affairs Committee approved a substitute to the Borah disarmament amendment. Drafted by Chairman Porter after talks with President Harding, the measure seeks to call an international conference to limit armaments and aims to win approval from White House officials.
Readers learn that Monday morning marks the return of standard time with clocks set back one hour. The article lists a long string of names and businesses, indicating a local advertising page or community note segment with numerous entities and references.
United States Steel and eleven subsidiaries filed a response to the Federal Trade Commission's April complaint alleging unfair interstate competition. The reply asserts no monopoly, disputes price control claims, and argues the Pittsburgh Plus system is a long-standing industry practice not legally sanctionable. A trial date will be set later.
Lieut Arthur J Lund of the Mid west film Producing Co will film a photoplay with local talent in La Crosse on Sunday. Pilot DW A Stickler will fly the aeroplane over the business and residence districts to capture stills and scenes for the Riviera Casino and Strand theatres to show starting June 1th. A Sunday half quote scene between the Nelsons and Prairie du Chien will be included.
Discussions proceed in the public interest with contractors and timber workers. A 10 cent cut will apply to the carpenter scale, set to take effect Monday morning as each contractor informs employers of the impact and adjusts hiring accordingly.
The flood devastated Pueblo as rivers rose and streets flooded the business district. Police, National Guard, and Colorado Rangers led rescue efforts while residents sought shelter, water, and aid. The Arkansas River cut off hospitals and infrastructure, with fires burning through plants and yards as responders directed recovery work.
A heated debate centers on a plan to merge the civil service and related commissions from three to one. Critics warn it would politicize appointments and weaken accountability while supporters argue efficiency. Also moved by Armenian tragedy reflections and global tensions loom.
At the University of Wisconsin Madison a freshman, Q I Viste of Sawyer Wisconsin, was badly burned on the head and shoulders when sophomores set fire to six truckloads of boxes for cap night. Nineteen others sustained minor burns as a gasoline torch was used to spoil freshmen celebrations. A fight broke out as freshmen guarded the pile and attempted to chase away the raiders.
Secretary Weeks said on Saturday no decision yet on Major General March chief of staff post or possible commands. He noted several important assignments could be open including command of the Second Division in Texas, but stressed nothing certain about March receiving that post.
Martin Syverson, freed from custody after questioning in the Ben McKenzie shooting, claims jealousy by McKenzie’s lover spurred the arrest. He describes being dragged from his King Street apartment and forced to accompany officers without a warrant. He says his release came after his father posted bond. Syverson alleges the jealous motive drove the alleged attempt to frame him.
The normal school will hold its baccalaureate services this Sunday at 4 30 pm in the auditorium open to the public. All students must attend. The program includes March of the Boyars, Song Without Words, and an address by Rev W S Service.
A sweeping flood record outlines losses across Colorado towns and competing U S disasters. It cites 500 lives lost in Fueble J and Colorado towns, compares to Eastland sinking of 1915, and notes over 2 000 deaths and millions in property damage from American river floods in the past decade. It recalls Mississippi river overflow in 1912 with 500 fatalities and 3 000 000 dollars in damages across several states, and 1889 Youngstown dam break with about 2 500 deaths. It also mentions 1900 Galveston hurricane with 3 000 deaths and 20 900 000 dollars in damage.
Tulsa business men will rebuild homes for thousands of negroes left destitute by the riot. A general reconstruction plan is being developed by welfare committees. State guardsmen have withdrawn and city and county officials reinforce police protection. Eva Catherine Kaber of Cleveland is arrested for murder of her husband Daniel, a wealthy publisher.
In Toledo Ohio Father Anthony Gorek of New Chicago Indiana and John Paulek and Paul Bartinikowski of Indiana Harbor were arraigned before Judge Killits on conspiracy charges in the Toledo million dollar post office robbery. All pleaded not guilty and bond was set at twenty thousand dollars.
President Harding motored to Valley Forge Pennsylvania for a weekend visit to see Senator Philander C. Knox. A broken handshake and a crowd of red school children greeted him, with plans for a public address at the Valley Forge Memorial Chapel on Sunday.
Contest closes Thursday June 30 at 6 PM. slogans on Orbitone cartons may win 500. Entries from Wisconsin women include lines praising Orbitone and Orlaco for eyes and lashes. Orbitone and Orlaco priced 50 cents. prizes range 100 to 300 with multiple smaller awards. lawyers warn of imitators and demand genuine products.
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