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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1921
Page
1
New laws increase state aid to the Interstate Fair, boosting funding for operations and programs. The legislation allocates enhanced support to ensure fair activities continue with improved financial stability.
Judge, police, and sheriff moved Shafer from City Jail to the county jail amid an ongoing murder case. Chief Webber seeks the mental status of Dolate before arraignment and awaits a reply from Chippewa Falls. An inquiry letter was sent to the Chippewa Falls home.
A group of Boy Scouts led by Trin Werner, 24, acted as mayor for a city council session in Chicago. Officials read wills while Mayor Thompson remained absent and Chief of Police was replaced briefly. An audit of duties and a drive for crime prevention were discussed by the scouts and local officers.
A Ford driven by Joseph Meinertz of Midway struck a boy who darted across the road, causing the car to overturn near the city limits. Gus Sivanson of Monston and William Sandborgnr of Holmen were injured and taken to St. Hyancis hospital with cuts and bruises. Meinertz escaped injury.
Washington reports that a Knox peace resolution akin to prior proposals may be reviewed in the house next week if broader international clarification remains pending. Republican leaders and party members are awaiting clearer terms before action, amid general cautious sentiment about the measure's prospects.
Automobile Club of Western Wisconsin presents a road condition bulletin for La Crosse County. Fire roads are heavy. most routes show mixed conditions with several locations listed including Galesville and Neenah. Several town names and route notes appear garbled but indicate varying travel advisories and potential hazards for motorists.
Ohl Avrora Borealis charged the sky over La Crosse last night with streaks of light from north to south as dark clouds tinted one glow. Telegraph service nationwide was hampered by an electrical disturbance, with Tribune and Vendor-Press wires working spasmodically throughout the night per messages received.
A schoolboy sells admission tags at 15 cents in Myrick Park next week, undercutting the 10 cent normal price. Pageant author Shies Friday night said scalpers who charge 15 cents are “knocking down” prices, urging people to beware of the youthful ticket scalper.
Court of Appeals ruled the release of Ulmoni Henkes from Leavenworth on a writ of habeas corpus was in error. He had served 22 months of a five year sentence after a court martial for war crimes. appeals followed by disciplinary barracks authorities. The story traces his military service from the Spanish American War era, wartime discharge issues, and eventual court martial back to U S jurisdiction.
Governor Preus of Minnesota praised Alexander Hamilton as the dynamo of national liberty during a speech at the Wamilley club. He warned against socialist chaos and warned that carpetbaggers have damaged state credit by seeking to capture western governments.
A subscriber asks whether the writer of a public debate epistle may be identified. The letter notes the writer may remain unnamed unless the author wishes disclosure. The query concerns publication policy and writer anonymity in the column.
Three air pilots from the postoffice air mail service challenge former pilot C C Eversale. They say they never recalled negligent or unsafe planes in the last year and accuse officials of rides on test flights. They insist mechanics push planes for test flights to prove safety despite alleged faults.
Washington reports six conversations with the British embassy have begun to resume funding talks on Britain's debt of 33 billion dollars. Treasury and State Department officials met with Ceiudes and embassy staff to review prior steps. It remains unclear who will lead the actual negotiations for Britain, whether Ambassador Giddes or Lord Chalmers or another financial expert will be sent.
Red Star line officials report that strike breakers attempted to delay sailings of the Wieland bound for Plymouth and Cherbourg. The crew allegedly joined and then left the vessel, hoping to induce others to follow. Marine Speakers Association cites notices sent to union members worldwide warning ships branded by the union.
Notices posted at Gaston Lubber Shoe shops in Melrose announce Rubber Mills closing from May 27 to July 6. Weather affects demand for rubber footwear, causing factory shutdown.
The Wisconsin senator's stance against participation in the League of Nations shapes rapid foreign policy debate. Rep Cooper of Racine and Rep Browne of Waupaca push for Knox disarmament action as administration resistance and peace terms come under fire.
President Harding prepared a martial law proclamation for Kentucky and West Virginia to quell strike violence but postponed its issuance awaiting further information. Governor Morrow reported Kentucky troops sent into the strike district, and Kentucky National Guards were deployed near McArthur and Morehead. In Mingo county, violence quieted after days of heavy fighting as authorities seek a return to peace.
In Beadle County at Huron the court affirmed the prior ruling and sustained the demurrer for Goethal. He may show motion pictures not classified as tragedy, comedy or farce but a “dramatic performance” on Sunday remains restricted. The case centers on an April 2 exhibition deemed a violation of the blue law.
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