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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1935
Page
5
A noisy protest outside the Fauth armory in Wisconsin spurred police removal of disruptive attendees as Democratic anti Works Progress Administration critics held a counter meeting. Speakers attacked Governor La Follette over his relief policies, urging action while denouncing “ward heelers” tactics.
Washington Congress pages report Representative Thomas O Malley of Milwaukee Wisconsin argues beer is non intoxicating during a Ways and Means Committee session He concedes he cannot prove it by firsthand experience noting his slim frame and limited capacity to test the claim.
A humorous piece reflects optimism for warmer weather and the first day of spring, noting plans to shed winter clothes and enjoy barefoot days. It blends light poetry with a playful jab at spring versus summer and includes a humorous aside on a committee report from a Business Men's club.
New York reports show partial mid-1935 gains across major indices with two of five ahead of 1934, two even, and one down. Auto production reached 2,249,400 units, best first half since 1929, while electric power output rose to 47.424 billion kilowatt hours. Cotton consumption and freight car loadings were close to last year’s half-year totals.
La Crosse county outdoor poor relief department spent 70,847.77 in May, up 2,225.73 from April, with 1,751 cases served and 1,626 remaining at month end. Itemized costs include food, shelter, clothing, medical care, utilities, and work relief totaling 70,887.77, plus 1,508.51 spent on non residents.
Raymond C. Bice was unanimously re elected president of the La Crosse Business Men's club for six more months at the Knights of Pythias hall. Other officers Lokken Hayden Tietz and Steen were re elected by acclamation. The club backed resuming full whiteway lighting and heard Norman E. Schulze discuss Wisconsin employment services and the Wegner Kaiser act's gains for La Crosse. Schulze urged close cooperation with employers to speed interviews and place applicants efficiently.
Raymond C. Rice was re-elected for a second six month term as president of the La Crosse Business Men's club. Arthur Swan introduced the speaker and Russell B. Horner oversaw officer elections. Guests included William Van Loon. The club scheduled the next meeting for July 11 and set the tenth annual picnic for July 17 at Maple Grove Golf club with 1,200 farm invitations.
Torrington Wyoming man Marshall Cannady aged 64 is jailed with his 4 year old son as key witness after the fatal shooting of 58 year old Jess Daley. Sheriff DeWitt said Cannady surrendered at his office claiming Daley had gone with his wife to Nebraska. A coroner jury found Cannady responsible.
Bayfield Wisconsin plans its second annual strawberry festival on June 26 led by committee head Howard Treloar. The event will feature Ashland High School’s 100 piece band.
Joseph H. Choate, chair of the Federal Alcohol Control administration, announced plans to resign as soon as possible amid a clash over liquor control. He told the House Ways and Means Committee that a Treasury controlled agency would be a fatal defect harming efficiency and prestige. He cautioned the resignation depends on the president's convenience.
Charles Bunker was unanimously elected captain of the Sons of the American Legion at the Thursday night meeting where he presided as acting captain. Other officers elected include Thomas Burns first lieutenant Donald Niemeyer second lieutenant Donald Gabrielson adjutant Raymond Woodrow Knutson sergeant at arms Robert Greenwood finance officer John Howe chaplain and Howard Bunker historian. The group plans to sponsor two Boy Scout troops through Post No. 52 and form a junior rifle club and drum corps in coming meetings. A father and son banquet is planned for August with the next meeting set for July 18.
Theresa Ranieri 49 mother of Billy Ranieri who was kidnapped in 1928 in Chicago died from self-administered poison at Franklin Park Hospital. Husband Alex Ranieri said she had been in ill health. Billy then 18 clung to her hand as she died and the family noted changes since the kidnapping.
Harbin bureau reports 400 Chinese bandits raided the Tayuchang goldfield of the Manchuria Gold Mine near Nimgkuta, escaping with about 8000 dollars in gold after a 10 hour battle that left several guards and workers dead. 10 Japanese and Manchoukuans were kidnapped.
R C Pollock of the National Livestock and Meat Board disclosed figures from the boards annual meeting showing livestock sales accounted for about 22 percent of farm income in 1934. He noted 95 million cattle and related stock were marketed, yielding 20 billion pounds of processed meat and a meat train 5 000 miles long if stacked. The board represents producers, feeders, packers, and retailers.
A vintage advertisement touts Emerald O11 as a quick cure for athlete's foot. It claims the product penetrates infection, dries clear without grease, and guarantees satisfaction with a money back option through "Hoeachier Bros."
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