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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1922
Page
1
A. M. Brayton analyzes major U S Supreme Court decisions affecting federal labor law and corporate liability. He notes the decisions on fegal child labor and union liability, discusses implications for strikes and damages, and weighs reform paths. Brayton highlights Taft Follette era shifts and labor leadership dynamics within the AFL and mine labor disputes. He suggests potential political and legal repercussions continuing on page six.
Senate and House conferees settled on an army of 125000 enlisted men for the coming year, reflecting a reduction from the senate figure and above the house's prior size. House members opposed the senate cap of 149000 and the 123000 pay item, while war department officials warned reductions below 150000 threaten safety. Only officer strength and National Guard provisions remained to be decided, aside from the Muscle Shoals matter.
Harold F. McCormick, chairman of the International Harvester executive committee, underwent a minor operation at Wesley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Victor D. Lespinasse denied transplanting glands, stating McCormick is resting and keeping details private. Colby and McCormick family members visited. McCormick, 51, has faced divorce and persistent rumors linking him to Mme. Genevieve Walska.
Wisconsin socialist convention backed a clear field for Senator Robert M. La Follette in the fall election and rejected placing a socialist on the ballot. The Berger faction won a battle to keep the ballot vacant, with the final vote 56 to 40 in favor of backing La Follette.
William Jennings Bryan will headline the Onalaska Chautauqua this afternoon addressing a capacious audience. La Crosse residents plan to attend as Ralph Dunbar appears tonight in The Mascot revival before the event ends Monday night. Lightning kills four near Louisville as a shed sheltering workers is struck during a storm, with several injured.
Lenwood City May Grew death toll remained six though several victims were in critical condition. Relief parties flagged more than two million in damage across Forest township and Vanea Creek in Barron county with farm buildings crops and livestock impacted. Martinson and Saugstad family members among the seriously hurt. Food relief distributed as thousands of sightseers visited the wreckage.
Rail unions predicted a near certain general strike by about one million workers on July 1 if wage cuts and worse working conditions persist. Despite a 95 percent walkout vote, leaders warned final turnout may top 83 percent. Mines officials will meet Tuesday to discuss actions in response to the railroad labor board.
Xenia Ohio a warrant for the arrest of Rev W W Culp 85 pastor of the Spring Valley Methodist Episcopal Church on a desertion charge was filed Saturday after he eloped Wednesday with Esther Hughes an 18 year old teacher. They were staying at a large home with two young children. Police have been alerted to locate the couple.
The Tribune announces a new weekly farm page to appear Monday afternoon. It will provide live farm news, local-interest items, and occasional scientific agriculture features to aid farmers. The paper invites reader feedback and cooperation on the venture.
Freeman reports a split view on Friday’s election for a new Dail with estimates showing Free Staters leading but unresolved outcomes. Pro treaty Sinn Fein face a mixed bloc. coalition cabinet eyes administration and the Western issue amid violence in South Armagh districts. Robert Barton may lose his seat in Kildare Wicklow, Cork elects Day MacSweeney and Roche pro treaty, with Daly and O Callaghan defeated.
Senate clash pits Democrats against Republican leaders over the bonus bill tied to the tariff push. President Harding backs passing both measures before adjournment, while McCumber signals determination to secure action on the bonus alongside the tariff. The fight spills into Monday conference as debate continues.
Two airmen were killed when a plane crashed near Otisville Kentucky, and the fuel tank exploded. Lieut Robert E O Hanley 26 and Staff Sergeant Arthur Opperman 45 were identified as the victims. Both were noted authorities in aerial photography linked to the Seventh Photographic Section Camp Knox. O Hanley was from Des Moines Iowa and an World War I instructor. Opperman a native of England left a wife and son in Chicago.
Aged man found in Minnehaha Park cannot state his name or address. He was later identified as Whitee from Ta., who was traveling to visit relatives in Aberdean, South Dakota. He is cared for at notice headquarters awaiting Dr. C. C. White of Aberdeen.
Reports from Canton describe the southern government collapse after Sun Yat Sen’s forces were defeated. Chen Chiung Ming announced that Nineetornmn Canton would unite with the north under the old republican regime, while Sun fled by gunboat. Official circles say reunification plans speed up but warn of a possible counter revolution if Sun regroups.
Dr. W. Wilkowski prominent Chippewa Falls physician and Boy Scout leader drowns when boat overturns on Round Lake 22 miles north of town. Rev. L. A. Brenner, pastor, survives after long swim. wives on shore secure help and recover body. Survived by widow, daughter Mrs. Hugh Francis of Antigo and son William.
The gua rantees committee will travel to Berlin to organize receipts and expenditures of Germany, study capital export abuses, and review statistics per the reparations commission. Eugene Manclera of France leads the group, comprised of allied delegation chiefs of financial services, for a two week stay. Aimed at enforcing reparations rules and financial controls.
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