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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1922
Page
1
Governor Klaine opens reelection bid in Memorial church in La Crosse amid heavy political tone on tax dodgers. Speakers from church and political figures rally, arguing for legislative action to support corporate tax enforcement while defending past fiscal policies and accusing opponents of obstruction.
The Tribune calls Blaine's Salter Memorial address a malicious falsehood and urges him to sue. It rebuts claims of corruption, defends its advertising revenue, and notes past political alignments and editorial independence. The piece questions motives of advertisers and presses that Blaine misreads public sentiment.
The Republican National Committee plans a 400000 dollar campaign fund to create public sentiment for a GOP return to Congress in November. Treasurer Fred W Upham told President Harding the drive aims to focus on the congressional record since 1920 rather than individual candidates.
Informal canvass by leading opponents of the soldiers bonus bill Saturday claimed a Senate majority for the measure of about three to one, compared with nearly five to one in the House. Both sides found some satisfaction in the result of the canvass as the fight over the bill looms. Opponents said defeat of any effort to limit debate seemed assured, while proponents argued a three to one margin could deliver enough votes to override President Harding’s veto if he disapproves in its current form.
Texas Rangers will investigate the Wednesday night killing of General TLaria Blanev, a former Carranza army officer in Mexico, after a district attorney request and a telegram from Governor Neft. No further developments were reported as of Saturday.
Milwaukee Wisconsin Democrats schedule a state convention to nominate candidates for U S senator and state officers. Chairman John F Hume led the call issued Saturday afternoon. The convention will convene at 10 A M June 27 in the Milwaukee Auditorium with M Kearney named temporary chairman.
President Harding and Mrs Harding depart Washington with a small party for an over Sunday cruise aboard the Mayflower. Attorney General Paugherty joins the group as they plan to remain aboard and not land, returning to Washington Monday morning.
Dispatches describe clashes in Agram Croatia during a public celebration of the wedding of King Alexander of Inzo Sinvia and Princess Marie of Rutania. Croats anti Serbians monarchists fought with shots exchanged for hours, with casualties reported. Simultaneously New York records show over 19,000 passengers sailing to Europe from the harbor.
In The Hague, planners ready for the adjourned Genoa Russia talks as Europe weighs Russia’s plea for aid. A Russian alert to seek foreign support, famine and disarray bolster hopes a bridge between communism and capitalism may be found at the expert gathering. Delegates will shape attitudes on Russia debts and foreign loans and form a Russian commission to meet June 26, with the United States expected to watch from the fence palace.
London reports say after Saturday talks Arthur Griffith and Prime Minister Lloyd George concluded a very satisfactory session. The premier anticipated no major constitutional trouble though a few points needed clearing. Griffith described the progress as fairly satisfactory.
Amoy China The South Chita government at Cata under President Son Vat Sen will not cooperate with the Northern government at Peking in plans to unify China. The decision was officially announced Saturday by the Canton foreign affairs minister.
Washington officials breathed relief after dispatches reported Greratie Semen, an anti-aileriz leader, had ended his stormy, uninvited stay in the United States and departed by ship to Vancouver, B C, bound for the Far East.
The Sunday program at Central church in Minneapolis includes speakers Rev. A J Bos Blair Wis liturgist and Rev J Nordby Deerfield Wis with convention offering. Musical offerings feature Waldorf college choir Forest City Iowa directed by Oscar Syders plus Luther College band Decorah Ia and performances by Our Saviors choir La Crosse Rev O I H Preus services led by Rev O J H Preus. Addresses by state governors and convention leaders follow with Natl figures.
Tornadolike storm devastated Fond du Lac and Green Bay areas causing injuries to several, including Gustave Sturm and family, with homes, barns, and utilities damaged. Chippewa County faced hail and wind damage at the fair grounds, while a Dakota tornado near Elk Creek injured Mrs. Dongey and son Milton and carved a swath toward the Black Hills.
The Associated Press reports that popular opinion against Baron Kato grows as calls mount to form a cabinet replacing Viscount Takahashi. Reactionary views linger while supporters and critics debate the recommendation and cabinet readiness.
In Lawton Oklahoma Rev Thomas Owen former pastor of First Presbyterian Church and H Lewis former elder were bound over to stand trial for arson after a preliminary hearing in district court. The hearing concluded Saturday.
Allied leaders report complete agreement on reparations, a solvent Germany, and a potentially large loan if conditions are met. France opposes reductions, and the committee suspends further study while urging unanimity among lenders and a stable German credit. The inter allied debts fall outside the committee’s remit but influence the broader accord.
Storms failed to deter thousands arriving by road and rail for the big Luther convention rally in Myrick Park. Governors of Wisconsin Minnesota and North Dakota slated to speak with an expected attendance over 13900 by Sunday afternoon. Dr Martin Hegland of St Olaf College was elected president of the Young People's Luther League with 283 of 544 votes. Nerstan Red Wing named vice president and J N Jacobson Hills Minnesota treasurer. Secretary race headed to another ballot after no majority emerged.
In the event of rain theImber Leaspechureh services this morning will be held at St Pauls Lutheran and Our Labour’s Anchureh. All services start at 10:30.
An audience at the Saturday evening session of the convention heard Rev T F Guilixon and others discuss the life worth while, its costs, and how to obtain grace without money. The event followed a day of musical numbers and a downpour that soaked performers and instruments during a Galesville concert.
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