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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1921
Page
1
Spartan police pursued moonshine suspects through Bangor neighborhoods after a high speed chase. Tarvey Morris and Mocky Root were captured after a car pursuit ending near the police station. Fourteen pints of liquor were seized from the vehicle.
La Crosse hosts anticipate the largest Shriners gathering yet with Eau Claire leaders forecasting two to three times the 10,000 visitors last year. Plans include housing at the Norms school building, parking arrangements, and a Friday night public spectacle.
The La Crosse Outdoor Sports Association conducts a membership canvass Tuesday to rally funds for a major Fourth of July athletic and aquatic festival. About 20 to 30 men plan a complete citywide canvass to support athletics and outdoor activity, offering activation at the annual meeting and a voice in governance. A fifty cent membership aids the festival and the association’s mission of health strength and joy for all ages in La Crosse.
The Navy Department in Japan plans major cuts to reduce expenditures. Measures include abolishing the second squadron, forming flotillas, creating reserve squadrons, lowering the age limit for warships, shortening active service, lengthening reserve service, postponing destroyer construction, and reforming naval arsenals to cut warship costs.
Elizabeth Brin of California defeated Mrs Molla Bjurstedt Mallory, the American women's singles champion, in the women's singles at Wimbledon. The match highlighted Brin's performance on the British turf as Mallory faced defeat on the lawn.
M R Saxton, president of the National Association of Minor Leagues, launched a nationwide drive Monday against speedball pool and all forms of gambling. He called for immediate cooperative action and sent a communication to about four hundred major and minor league clubs and prominent baseball figures urging clean play and youth protection.
London reports say Eamonn De Valera of the Irish Republic is likely to accept Premier Lloyd George's invitation to London for a conference with the government and Ulster's Craig. If he accepts he may demand stricter guarantees for safe passage of associates. if he refuses, Britain may intensify efforts to suppress Sinn Fein in the west and south.
Wisconsin Governor Blaine plans to address the legislature after sine die adjournment and is expected to urge passage of a tax measure to cover a projected three million dollar shortfall in the next biennium. The governor will base his message on fiscal data obtained from the secretary of state. the board of public affairs did not engage with him.
Two families perished in a Kentucky farmhouse blaze near Hickory Grove. Fire spread after midnight destroying a three room structure, leaving charred remains of eleven people. Investigators fear a possible act of murder or maniacal attack, with neighbor reports of gunshots and screams. Victims include Earnest Lawrence and relatives from two families, while a firearm and weapons were found at the door.
Riverside report notes Cal-Aristor David R. Davis and Frick Springer of Los Angeles departed March field at six am Monday in a transcontinental nonstop attempt aiming to land at Mancola Field Long Island within about thirty hours. New York report says actress and playwright Mrs Mary Roberts Rinnehart who underwent an operation Sunday is in satisfactory condition, with physicians saying she is resting comfortably.
Madison Wisconsin governor Blaine signed a bill reducing dog license taxes from five and three dollars to two and one dollars. The act also eliminates the tax in practice by simplifying collection and removing related red tape, a controversial measure that had sparked extensive debate and even repeal attempts before final passage.
The Girl Reserve excursion to Winona on the steamer Capitol will leave the levee at 9 30 daylight saving time and return at 6 30. Proceeds fund Girl Reserve delegates to the summer conference at Dewey Lake Michigan in early July.
In Chicago Judge Hugo Friend prepares to voir dire jurors as eighteen indicted players and associates face charges of conspiracy to defraud in the 1919 World Series fixing scandal. Key defendants include Chick Gandil Eddie Cicotte Buck Weaver and Joe Jackson with others named. Some defendants are ill or at large and will not attend. Jury selection expected to consume days before testimony begins.
The opening day of the National Tennis Tourney in Chicago features 01 Thirty matches in the first and second rounds of the Men’s National Clay Court singles. Defeatist chatter surrounds early entries as the final day for entrants approaches. Notable matches include Joseph Armstrong of St Paul and R Norris Willis of Boston facing local Chicago players in what is viewed as likely easy contests.
Westby police logged five traffic crashes Sunday night and Monday morning, with drivers largely uninjured. A Ford touring car driven by Palmer Horeland struck a Nash owned by F. Herer at Twelfth and Jackson, both occupants uninjured. A Ford reportedly sped west on Jackson then turned onto Twelfth, damaging the Nash. the Ford was badly damaged. Another Ford abandoned after going over a turnpike near La Crescent. Zeiglermeier’s property reported. T. C. Connitsham’s parked car on Tralfth and King St was struck by A. S. Frederickson. no injuries. Two uncredited drivers collided at Sixth and Division. one car failed to stop, fender damaged. A Jim Crosse Steam Laundry truck and county highway truck No.124 collided on Pearl Street. laundry truck sustained damage.
Weather notice summarizes unsettled conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and nearby regions with chances of thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday slight temperature changes and possible showers varying by location. The text contains fragmented phrases and garbled details but indicates warm conditions with storm risks across multiple states.
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