09 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
1
A Spanish premier and marine minister was killed when an assailant opened fire on his car as he returned home from a trip to the front. The killer fled, and authorities searched for a motive while the premier died after emergency aid.
Amid Allied occupation of German industrial areas crowds show little interest in the new order. Reports describe troops in Düsseldorf and surrounding regions with limited activity by German workers. Court decisions in Wisconsin, meanwhile, uphold rulings against fraud claims in the La Crosse Woolen Mill case.
Washington reports the government plans reprisal warfare against a crop destroyer beetle named the bad line sul from the Ladybug family. Active interest spans Alabama Colorado and New Mexico with other lazy bugs deemed beneficial. Government spending reaches 100000.
Miavera Wis reports Mrs Franzen asks her husband for help and forgiveness in a contested case. A forwarded letter mentions personal relationships and a possible legal action with other named individuals referenced in the fragment.
Pennsylvania officials consider a wage cut proposal targeting executive officers and other pay scales. The move aims to reduce salaries and wages as part of a broader effort to stabilize the company’s finances amid challenging conditions.
A fragment from a Maine report mentions a collision or incident near a shore. Names and precise details are unclear, but the article references local places and a potential maritime or weather event. Further readable facts are limited in the OCR.
A bustling three day spring opening draws shoppers to local stores and nearby villages with seasonal fashion, lighting, and goods. Merchants tout best in season offerings, clothing and home items, plus festivities and sales in the streets and shops.
Liberty first issue bonds decline sharply on stock exchange amid war related selling. Dealers report investors liquidating holdings for cash as yields drop and others hoard liquidity while some buyers seek income from remaining issues.
Costa Rica recalls an army, while the United States seeks appeasement. The Costa Rican minister conveyed to the U S state department that mediation efforts may ease tensions with neighboring factions. Washington’s willingness to submit to mediation is seen as a path to reducing regional disturbances and avoiding further escalation.
President Harding calls for ratification of the Colombia treaty in a formal message to the Senate. After a lengthy debate on timing, the chamber adjourned with plans to proceed with the measure on Thursday as Senator Todorossy indicated intent to move forward.
Reports from Helsingfors and dispatches recount Petrograd in rebel hands, with fighting across the city and fortress holds. Soviet troops reportedly recaptured southeastern Petrograd suburbs while Kronstadt assault failed, as thousands flee toward Finland and battles rage in the streets.
Madison lawmakers killed a constitutional amendment concerning operation of state warehouses and grain elevators. The bill was indefinitely postponed in the assembly by a 2 to 38 vote after the proposal had been sent to the senate. The Madison Capital Times noted related votes on amendments and registry actions.
Madison report notes a push to reconsider the Fowler bill in the Assembly. The item, tied to a prior action, involves debate on procedural steps and potential impacts on the house agenda. Local coverage indicates friction over timing and party positions as lawmakers weigh next steps.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a divorce situation involving Cohen Loduy and his wife. The text references a child and ongoing private matters. Details are unclear due to garbled wording and missing context.
James A. McCann, 15 years with the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, died an hour and a half after a freight train mishap near Milwaukee station. He lost both legs, remained conscious until Francis Hospital. Survived by a wife and four children.
A joint meeting of four city council committees is set for Thursday evening March 10 to discuss water main extensions finance and schools repairs of school buildings a report from the board of education and a proposal from Wisconsin Minnesota Light and Power about crossing the Mississippi River plus a sale of property in Davidson addition. Other committees will consider the claim of Thomas Woolley Riverside park lighting and related municipal matters.
A roof fire damaged the residence of Charles Whiting at 447 North Tenth Street Wednesday morning. Sparks from the chimney are blamed for the blaze, with estimated losses around 74 dollars. authorities reported no central fire station response noted in the fragment.
Fragmentary report from Warsaw notes White Ruthenians proclaim freedom from Russian rule. The garbled text references White Russia provinces and western Russian territories, with unclear details on participants and dates.
A boxing match between Benny Leonard and challenger Kaneos of Buffalo was postponed due to a heavy rainstorm. The event was rescheduled for March 22 in Leonard Kansas, with details moving between boxing pages and local notes.
Two breweries here are primed for beer making Gund and Michel Brewing plants are both dismantled under the attorney general's ruling allowing medicinal usage of real beer for the sick.
The Justice Department directs enforcement against local breweries in La Crosse amid cabinet moves to limit beer manufacturing. Brewers face possible plant closures or retooling as prescriptions enable beer sales as tonics under physician oversight.
The reparations commission served Austria a demand to deliver 20,400 cattle to Italy, Togo, and other nations under the St. Germain provisions. The plan includes 10,000 milk cows, with American delegates opposing terms they deem unfair to supplier countries.
Delegates representing packing-house employees from various centers of the county are in Omaha to attend the opening wage conference called by the Adjutant General and Public Works men's union, aiming to protect workers' interests after packers withdrew from the wartime wage program. The conference will continue Thursday.
A Vermont proposal to reinstate Sunday observance rules faces scrutiny as lawmakers weigh potential impacts on commerce and religious liberty. Officials from Vernon and Montpelier clash over enforcement and public interest.
A Justice Department opinion, published by the Internal Revenue Bureau, says individuals may obtain liquor for nonbeverage medical uses without a state limit. It argues physicians decide quantity for medical need, not government officials, and signals major enforcement changes shifting oversight away from prohibition offices to the Department of Justice.
Weather notes describe generally warmer tonight and Wednesday with unsettled conditions by Thursday. Forecasts mention cloudy, partially unsettled skies across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and nearby regions with rising temperatures tonight and cooler patterns later. A water stage reading at La Crosse shows 2.0 feet and surge observations near St. Paul and Mankato are noted.
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