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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented, opinionated summary of political shifts centers on republican strength, leadership questions, and looming campaigns. It references figures like Taft and Wilson era debates, with emphasis on party strategies, public sentiment, and calls for reform as the nation contemplates a changing political landscape.
In France Howard Welsh, a 2 husky farmer, saw heavy action but faced a different battle at home. He allegedly married two women while serving and now lies jailed in Port Washington, with Sheriff Fred W. Learned pursuing proof of the Kentucky marriage to Lillian Hass. The warrant cites bigamy after his October 4 ceremony to Hass.
Union urged to protect farmers by securing seats on grain exchanges as co operatives push for representation amid ongoing push for farmer protections and market access. Mark Twain landings in hall of fame noted alongside NGAH Webster and others in a ceremonial listing.
Miller of Madison, educator noted for wartime work, will be the keynote speaker at Armistice Day ceremonies in Riverside Park next Thursday. W.C. Steakquigmander at Wrank L. Shaq Post of the American Legion organized the event, with plans to discuss new educational programs before the state legislature and to distribute medals by mail due to wartime constraints.
A street car and an automobile collided at Tenth and Main streets late Saturday night. Fred Rew delivered the automobile as the vehicle involved. Police reported no injuries to street car passengers or anyone in the automobile. A wheel was broken on the car.
Representatives from sixteen or more counties will attend a gathering at the Agricultural College in Fargo next Wednesday to form a state federation of farm bureaus. W D Palmer of the extension division announced the plan.
A report from an executive session of the Farmers' Marketing associations urges federal action to bar cooperative companies from monopolizing grain and farm product markets. The study questions the value of Western co operatives, notes economic pressure, and calls for regulation to prevent price manipulation. It also discusses the need for regionally bound contracts to stabilize pooling and distribution.
Miss Van Larson of Wirth and King was struck by a car caused by Z. Jensen of 404 South Fourth Street on Saturday afternoon near Fifth Street. Jensen drove Miss Larson home and then reported the incident to the police.
Washington dispatch reports strong talk around Wisconsin figures Irvine Lenroot and John Feck for Secretary of Commerce. Esch’s prominence grows as press and insiders hint he may join the cabinet after the president elect is inaugurated.
Wisconsin governor urges citizens to honor World War I survivors on Armistice Day November 11 marks two years since the armistice. He praises observed terms, notes no renewed hostilities, and calls for a school hour to review national participation and service. He asks voluntary observance without establishing a legal holiday. Dated Madison November 5, 1929.
U S May protest division of THP key by the Big Three, asserting firm stance for fair play on record.
The American Red Cross will launch its Fourth Roll Call this week to renew loyalties and fund its postwar relief work. An adult membership around 10 million last year is expected to be matched or exceeded in 1921 as the organization continues wartime service with ongoing relief in Europe and around U S possessions. Dr Eston Farrand chairing the central committee notes the vast need for aid as the world struggles to reestablish after war. The call emphasizes maintaining and expanding Red Cross services to wounded soldiers and civilians, with appeals stretching from home to distant posts.
The mayor of La Crosse directs business closures and employee time off on November 11 1920 to observe Armistice Day. He supports the Frank L. Shuman post of the American Legion in planning the exercises and invites citizens to participate. He notes the city benefited from the armistice and emphasizes loyalty and service.
Read details from the exhumation of Nick Biesen's body at Mormon Coulee cemetery. Doctors withheld findings until Monday but reports suggest no sensational discoveries. A chloroform bottle found in Mrs. Biesen's suitcase is noted as a potential clue, while other testimonies tie into questions of foul play and possible self harm.
Washington officials announced that 25000 coal cars will be released from coal traffic to other commodities under an order by the Interstate Commerce Commission to become effective Monday. The rule limits preferential coal orders to gondola cars with sides 42 inches or more in height rather than 88 inches, with 170000 cars already adjusted aside from the 25000.
Three Republican women will serve in the Kansas Legislature this winter. Mrs Brinstead returns for a second Seward county term. Townley refuses comment on results, saying he will let the outcomes speak for themselves after the National Nonpartisan League meeting in Fargo. A convention in Washington on February 1 will decide the fate of the Woman's Party and allocate state delegates.
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