12 May 1921
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
1
A man accused of threatening two local girls on Berry and surrounding streets is identified as a suspect linked to an earlier attack. Police describe the suspect as the Hugger, with crime-scene details and neighborhood sightings under investigation as officers pursue leads and request witnesses to come forward.
A damaged text reports a suit for auto related damages settling at 85 dollars. The record mentions names and entities in garbled form but indicates a court action concluded with the agreed payment.
A chaotic scene unfolded at Augusta as a bank looting began during a fire emergency. Eyewitnesses described a rapid break in as authorities battled flames, with limited information on suspects or injuries available from the night’s events.
A confusing report from WIHOAWO describes bandits frightening a policeman and robbing a messenger carrying $7,008. The State Copmercial and local authorities pursue suspects as the bank and community respond to the bold heist amid misrendered OCR text.
Wisconsin saloons that serve soft drinks face removal of bars and counters after the Matheson dry bill passes. Captain W Stanley Smith, state prohibition chief, says bars and back bars will be stripped from about 100 La Crosse establishments once the law takes effect. Prohibition officials plan further regulation including removal of booths and blinds in related parlors.
Col Ben B Lindsey, judge of juvenile court, ends a five year fight after being fined $500 for contempt of court. Lindsey says he will pay the fine to avoid divulging juvenile testimony about a murder case. Judge Perry and the district court weigh the matter as Lindsey refuses to disclose under a contempt order.
A committee report in Wisconsin proposes consolidating six boards into three regional agencies, creating a single director for each and abolishing or reforming boards including conservation, vocational education, and civil service. The plan also seeks to reduce personnel and restructure the education apparatus. Governor-elect Promises interim investigation.
Wisconsin assembly dismisses a plan to change the primary election system. Debate split along party lines with minority influence at stake. rejection passed 7 to 5 in committee and 5 to 4 on original amendments. The vote reflected strong opposition and concerns about party control and conventions statewide.
Madison Wisconsin Majoe F W Oakley, clerk of the United States in district court, presented his resignation to Judge C L C on Thursday morning to take effect June 1. He will be succeeded by W F Uy, chief clerk in the office of the secretary of state.
Colonel Harvey presents papers to King George as Colonel George T Marvey, the new American ambassador, was received on Thursday, delivering letters of credence to the monarch.
A voluminous AF of L report lists bills opposed by labor in Congress. It endorses Senator Borah's bill to protect constitutional rights while noting other proposed measures on anti strike, sedition, and union contracts.
George PF Murphy, 25, formerly of Los Angeles, was sentenced to two years in the house of correction after forfeiting a $1,400 bond. He was accused of obtaining money under false pretenses by writing five checks for $200 and $300 on the Gumeo corporation, tied to Milton A Dodge’s stock swindling schemes in Milwaukee and other cities.
Clara Smith Hamon relinquished all Gaia to the estate of Jake Himon in a Thursday settlement announced by her attorney T. B. Champion. The case followed her recent acquittal by an Oklahoma jury in connection with an alleged murder.
John Ford delivering a laundry package to the steamer Ellen in Riverside park watched Lizzy the duck plunge from a lower deck into the water. The car sank near the bow but crew and captain recovered Lizzy who shook off the experience and appeared fine.
The chamber of deputies debates Briand’s fate as Germany accepts the allied ultimatum and fears of a French Ruhr occupation grow. Disarmament of the Home Guard is supported by Bavaria, while ministers face pressure amid reparations disputes and pending June 30 disarmament tests.
The German government forwards a formal acceptance to the Allies detailing obligations under the reparations commission, including disarmament, war crimes trials, and accelerated payments. The notes outline immediate disarmament, police action, and a phased gold mark payment plan with a 25 percent export tax and tax-free bonds at 5 percent.
Dublin reports twenty six attacks on crown forces in the week ending Thursday, causing twenty eight casualties with eighteen fatalities. The summary lists four assassinations and three civilian murders blamed on Sinn Fein, along with fifty eight mail incidents. Seventy three courts martial were held, resulting in fifty eight convictions. Two thousand eight hundred seventy six prisoners remain interned.
Piss Tonn was sentenced to two years in state prison today by County Judge Brindley after Dunn pleaded guilty to a statutory offense involving Mrs. Mildred Ballentine. The case against Ballentine was adjourned pending her lawyer Fred Hartwell’s return. Dunn’s arraignment occurred May 2 with bail set at 500, and his plea changed from not guilty to guilty before sentencing. Ballentine remains jailed with no bail. The two were arrested after the woman's husband, Warry Ballentine, assisted police to the residence.
Milwaukee wholesaler Ed Yard Dewey was injured when his car left the road near Milwaukee and overturned before catching fire. In Washington, President Truman nominated William Foppin of New York as assistant attorney general in charge of customs cases and named John Z. Tigert of Kentucky as commissioner of education. William J. Taasl of Minnesota was named solicitor for the department of commerce.
The Wisconsin Matheson prohibition law moves to Governor Blaine for signing as the Legislature adopts a senate amendment removing a section on enforcement. The measure, praised by Anti Saloon League supporters, adds seven deputies and costs $60,000 annually for enforcement readiness.
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