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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1921

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Wanderer Convicted in Murder of Wife and Unborn Child

A long trial ends with Wanderer found guilty of murdering his wife Irene Lefkow and unborn child after returning home to a fatal confrontation. Jurors deliberated before sentencing him to death, later changed to life imprisonment. witnesses described his emotional reaction and claimed motive involved a planned hold up to cover the crime.

le Wurneil Ureir Wanderer Irene Lefkow Yin Nevers Simle Neldup

Mrs Christian Holter Rushford Passes In Iowa City

Mrs Charles Holter of Rushford Minnesota, aged sixty six, died after a long illness. Born in Cullman, North Dakota, she moved to America with her husband, settled in Wisconsin, and later lived in Iowa. Funeral services were held at the local cemetery with Rev. Wilson officiating.

Christian Holter Rushford Ave Iusuford Minn Chr Ft Holter la Srasse Sto Wis Culluatken Simebye HU & Sons van Bore

Detroit Labor Federation backs Soviet regime recognition

The Detroit Federation reiterates support for recognizing the Soviet government. A letter to the public defends the Soviet regime and urges the United States to accord it recognition, arguing Moscow has a mandate from the Russian people and that trade with Russia would ease American worker suffering amid unemployment.

Labor Federation AT Detroit EROIT Gompers Jiestinin Russia America Compers Joe! Federation United States Michigan Ledoratien

Railroads Charged With Plot Against Unions At Chicago Labor Hearing

In Chicago hearings, attorney Frank Wirth accuses railroads of aiming to smash unions via paid publicity, claiming the labor board lacks enforcement power. Testimony cites Ivy Lee misattribution and coordination with executives to sway public opinion. Chicago and Northwestern say they conferred with ten thousand unskilled workers on wage cuts and plan further talks.

Chicago TCAGG Railroad Labor Board Piis- Ho Frank Wirth Shermans Mailland Walsh Pennsylvania New York Central Die Walsh R. M. Marton J. de Witt Cuyier Association of It Aid Unescacklad Cuyler Ivy Lee Lee Association of Railroad — Executives Mr. Walsh Mrr. Guyler Wiedets Nackefelles Foundation eWell Larson sJaler Trarton Ieelsdir Tudzo Tartan Vrussi Atr. Naylor Cmicags. L Chicago & Northwestern

Japan To Insist On Rights Under Yap Mandate

A report from the Associated Press describes Japan's stance on the Yap mandate in the South Pacific amid inquiries about its rights. It notes Uehara and Viscount Yelida addressing allegations and the broader postwar international considerations affecting Yap and Pacific affairs.

Japan Rio Assaciiated Eeijapan Yap South Pacific Viecount Echida Tig Tatley Coresth Britaliy Stapan Tapinesr Agitlian California Se Qiso John J. Stevens Chicago Tie American Railway Bieperi Regult Siberia Viscount Yelida Mr. Stevens

Schools Break Eve Lonton and University Gaffe

Fragmentary report notes Oxted and Camby universities competing in a gag level field event. Mentions Sir Vere Sabres and Adacehe Gerry with unclear roles, lists a Leteevent grogtaw context, and a damaged line ends the item.

Eve Lonton Oxted Camby

Westby Trio Fined For Moon Party In Police Court

Three residents of Wes Well Olson Johnsen vad Wald Galstad faced police court Saturday morning for an intoxicated confrontation at a hotel gathering. One was found with over thirty dollars and five pints of moonshine upon search. others admitted participation in the raid and were fined.

Cash Wes Well Olson Johnsen Vad Wald Galstad eauMank Juneel Cie Hotel Contri Station Toknsen Tip Intrumet

Plan to Form New State from Parts of Three States

Spokane, Wash. residents back a scheme to create Lincoln, a new state from ten North Idaho counties. Western Montana and Washington would lose land to the plan, described as propaganda by opponents while supporters rally in Spokane.

Spokane Wash Idaho Lincoln Montana Washington

Liquor Raids at Hurley Probed by U S Jury Monday

Superior Wis Investigation of the liquor raid on Turley Wis last December will be considered by the federal grand jury Monday it was announced here Saturday.

Hurley U. S Superior Wis Turley Federal Grand Jury

Britons Killed and Wounded in Irish Ambush

Report from Belfast by The Associated Press says six crown soldiers were killed and five wounded near Kinete County Cork after a large ambush by Irish republican forces. Fire attackers reportedly suffered heavy casualties in the engagement.

Belfast Associated Press Forcrs Kinete County Cork

Fire department hose cart crashes into plate window

A fire department hose cart crashed into a plate glass window at Rose and St Cloud Streets in Alta. No injuries were reported. The wagon caused over 200 dollars in damage to a fruit stand display and glass, with horses escaping uninjured. Residents and onlookers gathered as investigations noted the vehicle was moving to the scene when the collision occurred.

Liberty Street Cillether Street Rose and St. Cloud Strety Werd Rose Anton Vile

Grand Jury Opens in Superior With Large Panel

A United States grand jury convenes at Superior this week with 200 to 300 indictments expected. Leo Summoned to appear before it, John M. McCabe named foreman by Judge Samuel Aisehgler. Nineteen of twenty-one jurors are from Superior. others summoned from the district failed to appear, with the marshal given hours to recruit replacements. Atty S U Wolfe and aides are ready to present cases to the grand jury as witnesses are summoned.

Prand United States Superior Leo John M. McCabe Exident Wilson Samuel Aisehgler Vaurk of Appeals McCabe Wisconsin Polie Benedict Connee Jacalel S. Ui Wolfe Easey

Occupation Forces Near Essen Advance Reported

Paris dispatch says French troops moved within a few miles of Essen as part of theLondon reparations plan. Official circles describe the action as a necessary step to make the occupation effective and to press the Allied settlement. A separate item notes bootleggers arrested after a Friday shooting in New Bethel and a chase for violators involved with whiskey in a vehicle.

Essen Paris Associated Press London Lissen

Conductor B L T dies after brief illness in Wigago

Famous Chicago Tribune humorist and column conductor B L T died at home after two weeks of bronchial trouble. Born 1866 in Goshen Indiana, he worked at Duluth Chicago Journal and Tribune, writing A Line O Tynes and other pieces. He left Tribune in 1900 for Puck and New York Sun before returning in 1909. He authored The Well In The Woods and Motley Measures among others. He is survived by a widow and two daughters.

Wigago Bert Leston Taylor Chicago Tribune O'Tyne Lyo Ife Goshen New York Sun New York Tribune Taylor

La Crosse Sees Warm March Day Record

A La Crosse weather report notes the warmest March day since 1902 with a 76 degree reading. Only two prior March days in 49 years were warmer, including records on March 7, 1894 and March 23, 1902.

California la Crosse Thompsart Weather Bureau

Decker Confesses Struck Blow That Caused Chum Death

Kosciusko County authorities pursue Virgil Decker, 10, once at Atwood, after his confession describes striking Leroy Toyett with an iron bar in a cottage, leading to Toyett’s death from injuries when hit by a train. Decker says he hid his clothing to mislead investigators and planned to collect a $10,000 reward with his brother.

Decker Chum Warsaw Kostinsko Virgil Decker Atwood Ni Schum Leroy Levete Elishart Ind Dewti Barfier Wecker Leverr Tovett Res Devi St. Deekrr Moon Lovett Tater Dee Lig Tecker Lie Wit Teave Loves Luc Bugsy Tas Rey Lee Souk Norge Tovakt Leroy Leros

Fires at Richter Residence and Gund Plant on Saturday

A Saturday fire damaged a ghia bin near the Gund Brewing company plant engine room while sparking from a stove strip fire, causing little damage. The fire department attended the residence of U5 Richter on First Street and reported minimal overall damage.

Richter Ghia bin Gund Brewing Company Mie Hedags Wandacurk Sarge Iiss suaveDeur Combell Suliou

Burke Resolution Fights State Rights In Wisconsin

MadisonWis The senate and assembly moved through routine calendars with little major business. The Burke resolution condemns federal overreach and calls for a constitutional convention to safeguard state rights while the Tyuber bill tightens home work rules under the Industrial commission. A child labor propaganda ban and county board term changes also pass.

Madison Wis Senate Burke Ross Witich Republic Tyuber Tiber’ Nreposti Industrial Commission Duid Iuportant Aturday Alemdar Sind County Board of Supervisors

Women’s Party 10 Plans April Feminist Campaign

The Women’s Party 10 announces a feminist program for April. Aims include a blanket bill removing sex discrimination in law, universal citizenship for women, and ending civil service biases. The plan seeks presidential backing and movement to push equal rights laws nationwide as a model for states.

Women's Party 10 WASE Suleday Tarding Mie Congress Eatdorsen Columbia

Mill City Explosion Mystery Draws Police Probe

Police sought the cause of a late Friday night blast that damaged several new town buildings in Minneapolis. Investigators narrowed the inquiry to a warehouse area where a large quantity of whiskey was stored amid reports of unusual activity and a possible attempt to conceal the motive.

Mill City Minneapolis Minn Vole Pat Makast

Simpson Resigns as Day Chief of Western Wisconsin District

Allen Simpson, head of prohibition agents in Wisconsin’s Western district, resigns effective soon after April. Changes in enforcement rules shifting duties from Treasury to Justice spur the departure, with four agents departing and a reduced Central division force.

Simpson Allen Simpson Wisconsin E& XK Deering Lids Justice Khewn Bare Tadey Jacobek Cap' i Simpson Frank Bighardson Treasury Department Department of Just Mr. Simpson Waskinstton United States Department of Justice Mellon Congress Lwe Hysuikenp Chicago Norte Hurley Wis

Attorney’s Court Discloses Delirium Tremens Suspension

In Lincoln Nebraska Gov McKelvie ordered the suspension of County Attorney Richard J Millard after writs of evidence quoted a State Deputy Sheriff stating Millard was suffering from delirium tremens last Tuesday during trial of cases. Affidavits from Hartington citizens supported the charges.

Lincoln Neb McKelvie Coun Atlorney Richard J. Millard Cod Fulton Fillard Wats Hartiogten

Hert Won't Accept U S Foreign Post

Washington report states Hert, a local party committeeman from Hentucsy Tw, declined to be considered for ambassador to a foreign country or as the president's representative on the government reorganization commission by President Younrdisz.

Washington T. ‘Hert Hentucsy Tw Younrdisz

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