05 May 1921
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
1
A German protest notes Polish actions in Upper Silesia as a rising insurgency nears crisis. Polish authorities claim control of key towns while Allied leaders scramble to assess implications. estimates place armed insurgents around sixty thousand as the plebiscite fate looms.
Soldiers labeled as A W O L were picked up by police officers here. The text mentions army authorities, last names like Quinny and William, and notes pending arrival of More Snelling army officials at a Milwanhes road location. The fragmentary report references Teesiving instructions and surveillance context but lacks complete details.
The Y M C A will hold its annual meeting Friday evening at the association building for the election of directors and to transact other business. Members are urged to attend and stay for a brief program.
A local Brewers meeting is planned for tonight. Attendees include members of the local group and supporters. The event is to be held at Vederviary Hall with enhanced supervision and a security plan in place.
The Rev Father Till longtime pastor of St Wenceslaus church in La Crosse died Wednesday at St Tolns hospital St Louis after years of illness He built and supported the church and school and led the parish since 1908 His death ends a devoted tenure praised by fellow priests and parishioners for his zeal and faith.
Wisconsin lawmakers debated compulsory vaccination for schoolchildren. The senate defeated the repeal measure after hours of discussion, upholding the current vaccination law. Senators Ridgeway Idseway and Buck argued about state versus local authority on school health. The vote aligned with sustaining compulsory vaccination and keeping epidemics in check.
Courthouse offices will begin half days on Saturdays starting May 7. The change aims to close at noon for the summer, with officials at City Hall confirming the schedule at a Wednesday meeting.
Reverend Xavier Till longtime pastor of St Wenceslaus Church in La Crosse died Wednesday in St Louis after serving the parish for more than 15 years. The church and community mourn his loss as local records note his dedication and service.
The state road and bridge committee awarded Campbell Construction of Milwaukee a $90,000 contract to build 3.5 miles of hard, eighteen foot wide penetration macadam highway in Monroe County, completing the La Crosse to Sparta route with thirty miles of improved road. The project extends from Bangor east of Orrin Fletelbor farm, across the county line at Big Creek, into Monroe County, and will be completed this year.
Four auto cases heard in police court on Thursday feature violators with fines and penalties. Wile Thompson tied 0 for driving while his motorcycle exceeded the speed limit. Christopher son of TL faced similar charges with a comparable fine. William Ledecur paid 4.50 for parking on the wrong side of the street.
In Indiana city officials deny cuts to miners pay as John J. Lewis, president of United Mine Workers of America, says reports are false. He notes current contract terms with fixed rates set by the United States coal commission remain in force until March 31, 1922, and no termination is planned. A separate report from Wyoming notes a mail pilot died when his craft crashed during takeoff near Rock Springs.
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission rules no gas rate cut while ruling maintains the existing charge of $2.035 per thousand cubic feet. The decision, signed by John Allen and others, confirms the rate method to wholesales with a $2 to $5 per ton profit, and notes the city of La Crosse may reopen the case. Louis Gethe is poised to succeed Allen on the board.
Cincinnati Ohio—Executive council of the American Federation of Labor meets to tackle open shop menace and the American Plan. Discusses continuing a nationwide drive and plans to pass the federation over five million members.
Police were alerted after Chiis Berg of Holmen reported an 1917 model automobile stolen Wednesday afternoon from Pearl Street near Contanty Clothstore. The car, a familiar four wheel drive, bears a large dent in the left rear fender and a few left front fenders. Authorities extended notices to nearby towns as they searched for the vehicle.
The Irish Republican leader Eamonn De Valera and Ulster figure Sir James Craig met in Dublin on Thursday to discuss Irish affairs. Officials announced the conference and said they exchanged viewpoints.
Passington reports Sir Auckland Geddes carried a formal invitation to the U S from the Allies to sit on the supreme council reparations commission and the council of ambassadors. Officials say the administration will study the proposal before deciding. Indications suggest acceptance of the open door on mandates could shape U S participation in overseas delegations.
Railway executives faced strong pushback from B M Jewell of the American Federation of Labor workers department who urged the board to withhold wage reductions. He argued that acting now would trigger renewed, bitter disputes and chaos in transportation as new agreements are negotiated. He blamed carriers for delaying overdue determinations and said wage reductions are not economically justified given no prior wage cuts in similar industries and only modest living-cost changes since 1902.
A Chicago school teacher Miss Wthel Gavin, age unknown, was found hanged near Mellen Wisconsin after disappearing Wednesday. An extensive search by locals and officials led by Mayor Pricnbow occurred as businesses and schools remained closed during the morning.
The Allied powers sign an ultimatum to Germany demanding categorical reply by March 22 on fulfilling Versailles reparations. If refused, occupation of the Ruhr and further measures may begin May 32. The document outlines disarmament, May 1 payment, war crimes trials, and other treaty obligations.
Berlin reports a German cabinet resignation following Hughes reply on reparations. A new cabinet led by Stressmann of the People's Party is expected, with Hugo Stinnes backing. The old cabinet continues in a caretaker role awaiting formation and possible signature to a reparations protocol.
Dr Hugh Russell of Buffalo testified as part of the Stillman divorce case. The trial resumed with questions about conversations between Mrs Stillman and her husband’s physician. The hearing aimed to reveal potential infidelity and other domestic details in the contentious proceedings.
A fragmented weather page notes fair conditions for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with tonight and Friday forecasts and little temperature change Despite garbled OCR it preserves mentions of fair weather and minor shifts in temperature across multiple states with a river forecast indicating a fall later in the week
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