Murphy Confesses Part in $350000 Mail Robbery Case
Reports say 1G Tim Murphy and aide Vincenzo Cosmano implicated in a major mail robbery at Tearborne Street station with $350000 in bonds and cash seized in a raid on a related residence. Arrests followed statements from Ralph Peter and a railway clerk. Banks plan daylight saving return on June 15 as Dearborn station robbery trial unfolds amid clock changes.
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Tim” Murphy
Hicace
T—Timoths
Big Tim
Murphy
Agtlture
Tearborne Street
Githerlap
Wi+ am
Vincenzo Cosmazne
Ralph Peter
Dearborn
Mills
Public Utility Committee Meeting Postponed to January
The meeting of the public utility committee, originally set for Thursday night, has been postponed according to the city clerk. The delay affects discussions on city fares and related infrastructure matters.
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Wisgorsin
Women Golfers of Three Nations Entered in French Tournament
Fragmentary notes list women players from multiple nations entered for a French event near Paris. Names appear garbled or uncertain, with partial references to sponsors or clubs and scattered country mentions.
Philipp Called as Witness in Smalley Trial
Madison Wis former Governor Emanuel L Philipp was subpoenaed by special state prosecutor G I Clifford to appear before the Richland county circuit court in the case of Sherman J Smalley circuit judge charged with violating corrupt practices law. Judge Smalley faced trial in Lancaster with Judge Reid presiding. Smalley’s defense involved former Judge Lev A Bancroft related to an election law violation tied to Bancroft’s defeat. It marks the first time an official faced trial under the corrupt practices act in this state.
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Madison
Wis
Emanuel L. Philipp
G. I. Clifford
Sherman J. Smalley
Richland
Bancrett
Ruth belts six homers in five days including one Tuesday
Babe Ruth cracked his twenty second homer of the season in the Yankees win over Detroit, his sixth homer in five days. Ab was his teammate in the fray as the rally built early.
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Ruth
York
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Detroit
Parade Plans for Fourth of July Celebration in City
The Fourth of July festival will feature a parade organized by the Riverside club at Riverside Park at 10 o'clock. Civics and civic groups from the city will form at the park and march downtown to the fair grounds where prize contests and stunts are planned before the parade ends.
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Ahaly Athiede
Oder Oe Wasplees
Ta Crosse Outdoor Sports Association
Merron Tecke
Arad
Anmeraces
Iit
Riverside Park
Ak O'Clock
Oller
Rail Board Rules Union Labor Wins Negotiation Rights
The United States Railroad Labor Board ruled that federated shop crafts may negotiate on behalf of all their employed members, compelling carriers to apply any federation elected agreements to all workers. Three test cases challenged railroads that refused union talks, asserting separate negotiations with each craft. The board decision strengthens collective bargaining reach across the crafts.
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Hcrg
Unrion
Labor
Federated Shop Crafts
United States Railroad Abor’ Board
Prizes Offered at Fair for Girls and Boys Livestock Contests
Counties across Minnesota Wisconsin and Town participate in the La Crosse Interstate Fair livestock contests with champions to win pure head calves pigs and trips to major shows. Local firms donate prizes including Wilson trips to Chicago and national dairy show trips. rules require exhibitor labor origin and open judging with limited entries and one week notice to a superintendent.
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la Crosse
Tin
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Town
Chicara
Snd
Chica
Ata
St. Paul
St. Paarl
Trd Opriggé
Tuestar
Calvan
Pike
Rothin
Lightning Strikes Shed Behind Zac Moss Building
During a severe storm Tuesday morning lightning struck a shed behind Zac Moss building. The Central Lire station reported the fire caused damage with the estimated loss around twelve hundred dollars.
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Zac Moss
Damigal
Central Lire Station
Labor Ranks Split Over Irish Policy at AFL Convention
At the Denver auditorium James H. Thomas warned against agitation that could disrupt the labor movement. Irish factions pressed resolutions for recognition of the Irish Republic, withdrawal of British troops, and a broad boycott of British goods and firms. A committee was formed to reconcile official Irish resolutions with independent proposals, while some delegates urged immediate U S recognition and repayment of Britain’s loan.
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Auditorium
Denver
Cal
James H. Thomas
American Federation of Labor
Dexver
Col
Americas Federation of Labor
Wind of
Chicagen
Labor Bureau
American Commission of the Irish Independence
Irish Republic
Executive Council
Federation
United States
Federaon
Ireland
England
Federaton
Unjlons
Canada
Horse numbers shrink as motors rise in census report
Washington reports a decade long drop in draft animals per the 1920 census. Horses in New York City declined to 328,224 in 1919 and 186,048 in Chicago, down from 65,102 previously, reflecting a shift to motor power. Madison Wisconsin notes Governor Blaine vetoes Hanson recall bill as interpellation measures fail to move beyond existing procedures.
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Washington
Census Bureau
New York City
Chichvo
Blaine
Hanson
Madison
Wis
Senate
Assembly
Public Officials Invited to County Realty Board Picnic
Officials from city and county, plus friends, are invited to the Realty Board annual picnic to be held Wednesday at the Joan Richmond farm. The event is open to those overlooked or not previously invited and includes planned activities after 1.5 dollars. George Ash and Brent Day promote the event as a standout day for all attendees.
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Realty Boards
Wounty Board
Joan Richmond
George Ash
Brent Day
Leach Defeats Socialist in Minneapolis Mayoral Contest
In Minneapolis Col George F. E. Leach led former socialist mayor Thomas Van Lear by about 10 44 votes in unofficial returns from the city election. Leach received 69 792 votes to Van Lear 50 255. Early word suggested two more socialist candidates would win seats on the 26 member council. the council then had seven socialist aldermen. Van Lear was backed by labor groups and the working people's nonpartisan league.
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Inneapolis
Minn
George FE. Leach
Thomas van Lear
Leach
Wen Lear
van Lear
Labor
Working People's Nonpartisan Political League
Rioting in Belfast Targets King Visit and Shipyard Workers
Rioting erupted in Clifton Street and Falls division as thousands of shipyard workers were kept from work to block King George's Belfast visit on June 22. Police fired on crowds. several wounded taken to hospitals while tramcars were overturned and merchants hid from gunfire.
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Elfast
Clifton Street
King George
Belfast
Lister Partamen
Ulster Military
Queen Street
Carrick Will
Falls
Tpolies
American Dies After Beating by Polish Insurgents
Berlin report states Louis Smycer of Boston was beaten to death by Polish insurgents near Breslavia on May 29. Karl Born of Hamburg said Smycer showed an American passport to rebels. a leader struck him with a gun stock and others joined the assault.
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Berlin
Associated
iPress
Louis Smycer
Boston
Pear Mrsinvils
Ceper Sileski
Karl Born
Hamburg
Smyder
Boru
Strike of Boston printers illegal union chief says
Boston reporters and printers walked out Monday night affecting several newspapers. The local arbitration board ruled wages and hours remain unchanged. In nearby Portsmouth, printers also struck after publishers rejected a 20 percent wage raise and shorter shifts.
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Boston
Mass
Dl Tealdenk
J. McBride
Portamouth
Portemoutel WN
Joo
Camp Site Signs Show Invenge Grounds Pending Board
Signs bearing Invenge La Crosse County Free Camp Grounds arrived at the county clerk’s office. Camp sites have not been selected by the county board committee yet but likely soon. A committee member notes plans to begin locating camping grounds across the county. The state aid road and bridge committee meets this afternoon to discuss plans to oil the new road, delayed by rain.
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la Crosse County
Nye
Beard
Bridga
Méetlig
Porter Peace Resolution Passed by House Monday
John G. Emery of Grand Rapids Michigan chosen to succeed the late FW Galbraith as commander of the American Legion. Thomas Bannigan of Mortford Connecticut elected vice commander. Emery, wounded in the Meuse Argonne drive, has long served in Grand Rapids city government and announced plans to continue speaking dates arranged with Mr Galbraith.
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John G. Emery
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Fw, Galbraith
Notanapolts
Ind
John G., Emery
Grand Rapids
Mich
American Legion
Extenti
Sol Blow
Galbraith, Jr
Thomas J. Bannigan
Mortford
Connecticut
Emery
Fmery
Galbruth
Argonne
John Sarvield Hmeey
Legion
Galdralin
Fort Sheridan
Ieavy
Pranket
Merry Wng
Col
Galbraith
Senate Adopts Porter Peace Resolution After Debate
The Senate approved the Porter resolution ending the state of war with Germany and Austria-Hungary after two days of fierce debate, 49 Democrats and 16 Republicans in favor, with Kelley of Michigan the sole Republican against it. The measure stands as a substitute for the Knox resolution and goes to conference, where a final agreement remains uncertain.
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Germany
Austria-Hungary
Kelley
Michigan
Congress
Grenly
Weather outlook and river forecast across states
Unsettled weather continues tonight and Wednesday across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with chances of local thunder showers and warmer conditions in southern regions. For the Upper Mississippi area the river will rise slightly at La Crosse and then fall in the upper section over the next 43 hours.
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Wisconsin
South Portion
Minnesota
Iowa
Ta Crosse
St Paul Youths Picked Up By Local Police
Thros St Paul youths Lamund Storfel 13 Clarta¢e Buber Louis Dorly 38 were picked up by officers Monday night on the north side and held at Central station pending parental notification. They said they had left home seeking work. Parents are expected to retrieve them. A spending case in which A S Tixon was fined 12.50 was heard in police court Tuesday morning.
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Thros
Tixon
Railways Cutting Eastern Canada Fares Announced
Dominion board of railway commissioners ordered a ten percent fare reduction in Eastern Canada with Western rates held. The rollback returns rates to those in effect before September 13, 1920, and mirrors earlier planned reductions scheduled for January 1 and July 1 in 1921, with new mileage rates set at 3.45 cents.
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Eastern Canada
Ottawa
Eastern
Canna
Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners
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