09 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
1
A vintage safety message stresses caution during Safety Week. It warns drivers and pedestrians to follow rules, use proper headlights, and avoid risky turns. Streetcar operators are urged to aid in smoother traffic and prevent accidents at Mary Street crossings.
The army appropriation bill passes the Senate and moves to conference as it sets funding around 14 million and manpower near 170000. House support favored a Senate position with the bill targeting annual strength and related costs.
National Commander Frederick W. Galbraith Jr of Cincinnati died after the car he rode in plunged over a 20 foot embankment on the northwest side of Nlatlan. Milton Foreman and Henry Ryan were injured, steering fault cited as probable cause, with coroner confirming a broken steering connection.
Senate orders inquiry into Admiral William Sims remarks endorsing Irish sympathizers in the United States. He said he would stand by every word of his London speech despite criticism, calling opponents asses with votes, and accusing Sinn Fein supporters of exploiting Americans for money.
General Kochuci announces Japanese troops will seize strategic Siberian towns near Vladivostok in response to the eastern conflict. A protest from the Bolshevik government is carried to Britain and France, with Entente powers blamed for potential intervention.
The July wheat market rose sharply amid labor tie-up rumors and a possible deal. Prices jumped to around 1.94, with July delivery showing heightened activity as traders weighed potential strikes and railroad disruptions affecting supply chains.
Bernard Burgeson was captured by local police and turned over to Portage officials on a charge of abandonment. He had been employed at a La Crosse area restaurant since arriving here, with the Portage case alleged to involve abandoning his family.
Hundreds attend solemn requiem mass as Bishop James Schwebach is laid to rest in a vault beside Bishop Mash under the cathedral chapel. Archbishop Keane presided with a large clergy and laity crowd, praising his work for the diocese and the orphans of St Michael's.
Business leaders in La Crosse reconsider daylight saving after a petition signed by hundreds of merchants jobbers and manufacturers claiming most citizens are underserved by current time-keeping. The list includes retailers in the loop district north side and manufacturing firms. The declaration circulated by Harry Leithold Conrad Nelson and Ben Ott shows continued signature gathering with support to adhere to a single daylight saving plan and adjust business hours accordingly.
The steamer Minnesota carrying 700 excursionists left the stranded Majestic at a Wisconsin river near Alma after it ran onto a sand bar. The Minnesota will dock at Wabasha and take on more passengers while small boats shuttle guests from the Majestic to shore.
A Denver Times correspondent describes widespread flood devastation south of Pueblo along the Arkansas River. Ten million dollars in goods lost, hundreds of bodies found, and towns like Wineland Avondale Divine Boone Fomler and Manzanola overwhelmed by mud and water as rescue and cleanup efforts begin.
After arraignment in La Crosse County, Dearman faces a daytime time dispute with the city charter over daylight saving. The courtroom fills as witnesses debate time standards, with Dearman jailed on $300 bail for a belt theft on French Island. Sheriff finds belt. Dearman protests innocence.
Washington reports the aid request concerns Brigadier General Mitchell as assistant chief of the air service. Major General Menoher, chief of the army air service, urges retirement through written resolutions to the secretary of war citing Mitchell’s push for a unified air force after Harding’s address to Congress opposed unification. Lasker confirmed as chair of the shipping board with Senate approval.
John Rader, 60, longtime resident of Rollingstone, was instantly struck and killed by Milwaukee Road passenger train No. 14 about two miles west of Minnesota City on Wednesday. Coroner M. McLaughlin of Winona ruled the death accidental, noting Rader appeared to be walking along the tracks when struck and thrown clear. His brother Peter lives in Minnesota City. this train had recently been involved in another fatality nearby.
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