This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1922
Page
1
A campaign opened by the Eagles proposes using the cost of maintaining almshouses to fund a new pension system for elderly men once powerful patriarchs now scrapped. The plan foresees state and community roles and cites objections to wage policies and care funding amid urban change.
A British destroyer anchored opposite Londonderry Barracks after a surge of republican forces near the Donegal border. Reports describe ongoing disorder in Ireland, arrests of Ulster Catholics, and an attack on British troops near Dublin with civilians firing on post office guards. Seventeen fires and bombings marked the unrest, with deaths and injuries among civilians and security forces.
Washington news reports sharp GOP disagreement over a proposal to curb Senate debate on tariffs. Senators from both parties argue strategy and timing as talks focus on advancing action on the tariff measure, with party leaders seeking to control discussion despite opposing viewpoints.
Ward of New Rochelle, central figure in the shooting of Clarence White, is ordered released on bond of 50 909. The vice president of Ward’s camp has sent two nights in jail after surrendering a week ago.
Text unclear. A note mentions meat markets closing in La Presse tied to the Retail Meats? Association meeting. No clear dates, people, or places beyond La Presse reference.
Madison Wisconsin Victor Wis farmer Marwell Baech convicted of second degree manslaughter in a killing case. The case was taken under advisement by Judge Fo Ray Stevens in Dane County Circuit Court Saturday as district attorney argued for fairness. Defense urged sentencing on the basis of the crime for which he was convicted.
George Koot cine, 44, and Otto Beirman reportedly attempted an escape from Waupun state penitentiary but were recaptured. Koot cine returned to serve his sentence after being sent to solitary confinement, with authorities planning to pursue escape charges.
Turbulent Friday in Waco leads to the lynching of a black man after the fatal shooting of W H Bolton and an assault on Mrs Marpaver Hays. A mob of several hundred gathers outside McLennan County jail as police guard inmates awaiting possible charges, and later the murdered man’s body is burned in the public square. Three imprisoned Black men remain in custody as officials brace for further unrest.
Swiss markets see rising imports of American cheese, according to Consul Murphy of Lucerne. He notes continued expansion of American styles and production influence, with Swiss buyers adopting the product amid shifting dairy trade patterns.
Washington AP reports a definite settlement on the Chilean Peruvian dispute. Delegates resumed talks after a week’s pause, signaling progress toward a final accord and a joint statement expected to define terms and timelines.
Mrs Nout McBride presented her hand with a sou Wednesday evening and broke a four year tie. The birth makes seventeen children born to the couple, evenly split between boys and girls. The oldest is 24, the mother 44, and the father 45. The McBride family is described as a thrusting machine and organizer.
All Gold Star Mothers are invited to take part in the parade and anserning exercise Memorial day. Notify C. A. Oberg, 553 South Sixteenth Street, chairman of the committee, by telephone. If entertainment is desired, AY Monday Mornings.
Reports from Berlin say Germany accepted Allied reparations proposals as a basis for discussion, but reparation circles fear the commission may view them as only a starting point rather than the final word.
A House Military Committee draft proposes developing government nitrate and power projects at Muscle Shoals Alabama with Ford interests. It excludes the Gorgas plant, sets 210 million capitalization, and creates a seven member supervising board to curb fertilizer prices and ensure profits not exceed eight percent. W. B. Mayo visits Detroit to discuss Ford acceptance. committee aims to finalise and present to interested parties.
The rowing race between the University of Manitoba and the University of Wisconsin was postponed to six o'clock Saturday evening by the Athletic department due to high winds making the morning race impracticable on Lake Meudoty.
In a county court session, Arry Shannon was held on $2,000 bail after allegedly shooting at his wife and wounding himself in the right cheek. The wife, Mrs. Michel Shannon, testified of a quarrel over divorce papers in a Beaumont hotel room, with a second shot fired and the revolver displayed as evidence. Lyle Smith corroborated the account, noting prior marriages and past threats.
An Associated Press dispatch reports tremors centered near Terni about fifty miles north of Rome on Saturday causing widespread fear though no damage reports had reached us by Saturday afternoon.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans will meet at the courthouse on Sunday May 28 at 9 30 a m to attend services at the First Congregational Church. All members please attend.
Joseph Hahn Matt Neumann Ben Netinger and two Hammond brothers received five and six month sentences in circuit court for manufacturing possession or sale of liquor. William Hammond got an extra ninety days. Other defendants faced 90 days or five months as deputies seized liquor and glassware at saloons and restaurants during the prohibition raids. The judge commented on perjury and dishonesty by several witnesses while cases continued.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.