13 May 1921
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1921
Page
1
Cabinet representation for the People’s Party urged as Germany debates cabinet enlargement. The article notes divisions within the government and the Reichstag over ministerial balance, with references to key figures and allied discussions shaping policy amid pressure for unity and stability.
A garbled report centers on a youth involved in a dispute over a vehicle and family figures. The fragment references legal steps, a visit, a party, and police activity, with several mis-spellings and unclear names.
A Racine property owner cuts rents amid tenant concerns and rising costs. The executive notes a need to lower prices to keep tenants, amid pressure from residents and wage tensions. The statement reflects broader housing affordability worries affecting the area.
A long fight ends as defender released after twenty years in prison. The case centers on the early shooting of Oscar Diop and a controversial Wisconsin pardon process amid family appeals and public attention.
Secretary Weeks announces a major top command shift with General Pershing to remain chief of staff while General Harbord becomes chief of staff of the Army War Office. General Warbord to serve as Pershing’s assistant as reforms at the War Department unfold.
Reports from the Tug River region say fighting along the West Virginia Kentucky border spilled into Thursday with three killed and six wounded. Gov. Woodrow Wilson Morrow of Kentucky and officials deemed the clashes an extension of months of miner strife tied to the Matewan strike and private detectives sent to nine houses. Local authorities sought federal troops as the conflict escalated in the coal towns surrounding Matewan near the Tug River.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention charges against union figures in Chicago and a figure named Pat Tani, with unclear associations and local details. The text references a jury, an indictment, and parties connected to a More Ind area and Hy Tech. Details are garbled. core idea is an alleged union-related indictment in Chicago.
Mrs Ballentine faced a statutory offense sentence and fainted in court after being told of a two year term. The incident required nurses and an official to escort her from the room as she regained consciousness, with no clear recollection of the evening’s events. The husband and others were questioned as witnesses.
Mrs Tin Opland widow of Halvor Onland, a Milwaukee brakeman killed at Mauston, settles her damage suit against the Milwaukee road out of court. The settlement reportedly totals about 5000 dollars, with legal representatives for the railroad and Wisconsin handling the agreement.
The Ty Cresse common council committees favor a resolution engaging Darkieson and Roekonda Co to supervise the Logi Junior High School construction. They also recommended steps toward Cenbea pelien station and approved a $700 park concession in Wellibans Park for curb stones.
Five drivers were fined in police court Thursday for speeding as authorities noted city streets saw maneuvering that warranted court action. The docket listed Maloresele Gop Fitzpatrick and four others whose names were recorded for penalties and fines.
Washington reports Dr Tari Jayne Till of New York declined consideration for ambassador to Japan. David Jayne Hill is said to be foremost among those under consideration for ambassador to Germany as diplomatic relations with that country resume.
A Waba Maa report from Terijolt on the Russian Fiumish border states Leon Trotsky Soviet war minister is seriously ill with cancer and being attended by Russia’s best specialists.
Supervision of a service men's lot in Oak Grove cemetery was transferred to the American Legion posts. At a county board meeting, officers pledged representation on the board. the lot, located near the main entrance, includes Home beds and surrounding stakes. A May 29 dedication was noted.
Wise Governor Blaine vetoed a bill that would expand the state humane officer’s powers to administer and enforce moral and humane education and to prevent abuse and neglect. The veto cited that the measure could give the officer powers greater than those of the constitution, courts, and other authorities.
Testimony from Chicago inquiry alleges defective ships and sloppy workmanship led to the February crash north of Sulzer field La Crosse, killing pilots Roe Hill and Carroll. Mechanics and drunkenness blamed. inquiry cites failures by high command and inspectors.
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