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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1920

Page

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Una farmer girl wins $5000 verdict for broken promise

A Una area farmer girl is linked to a case involving possible perjury charges and statutory accusations. The lengthy legal narrative centers on promises, examinations, and the attorney’s office, with references to Peters, Peterson, Reidt, and others amid a district attorney investigation and court actions.

Constantie Yasich Denker SAO Peters Agile Eoulity Paige Ted Wil Heen Ole Swany Amet Lena Peters Pry Peterson

Purley and Pompe Decide New Working Hours Week’s End

In a town council move, Purley and Pompe set new working hours, closing Sunday and imposing weekday rest periods. Officials say the change aims to regulate commerce and ensure compliance with local labor rules.

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JUGOSLAVS FEAR NEW BALKAN ALLIANCE ON THRONE

Margherita Italy hosts talks as Jugo Slav and Italian officials discuss a potential Balkan alignment under a Habsburg throne. Italy demands control of the Julian Alps and secure land links. Dalmatia fate hinges on accord. Sforza and Vernierich push firm positions amid border and ethnicity concerns.

Jugoslavs Balkan Hapsburg Winmo Cowmt Sforza Toresa Jugo-Slav

Shooting of Son-in-Law After Forcing Family Out

Telegraphic dispatch reports a fatal shooting in La Crosse involving Peter Weiderman and Irvin Kelsey, former residents. Weiderman, 63, killed his son-in-law after ordering all other family members from the house, then surrendered at the county courthouse. Kelsey, about 45, left a widow and two children. Local interest centers on old ties between families and the Neutered factory site history.

Idaho Irvae N. Kelsey Peter Weiderman la Crosse Peter Weiserman Famly Leventt Stan Rain Devin N. Wessey Spence-McCorders Company Wheeleuriephtuaten Welslurnien Boe ineRaw Welderman Kelsey Ywin Malls Limho the Tribune Je Pe Lay Irvin Ky Kelgey Criad Sey Hogs and Son Alerift Kuliey Nad Ved Sorage

Auto Collision Case Called in Circuit Court

Case opened in circuit court Tuesday morning as George Hickner and and the other driver faced a jury in a cross street collision likely over fault at an intersection. The November term began with both cars damaged. Trial expected to finish today.

Sning Berlia George Hickner Skugr Cinecult Court

Wisconsin Buttermakers Meet in Madison

Almost 1,000 Wisconsin buttermakers gather in Madison to open the Wisconsin Buttermakers Association twentieth annual three day meeting in the state capital assembly chamber. Secretary TC On reports attendees from all parts of the country will be present for the session. In Rome, a duel between Francisco Orlando and Lieutenant Costamagnana ends after two wounds are inflicted in a personal quarrel.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Assembly Orlando Rome Francisco Orlando Costamuagna

Cold Wave Tonight With Subzero Wind Chill Warning

Por La Grossa and vicinity forecast shows generally fair skies today into Wednesday with cold Arctic air. Temperatures around 15 degrees tonight, lingering cold through Wednesday with lighter snow chances in the north portion and temperatures near 20 degrees in some areas. Northwest regions expect continued cold and winds throughout the period.

Gideons Raise Funds to Place Bibles in La Crosse Hotels

The Gideons in La Crosse report a successful Sunday drive raising 212.77 dollars in cash across ten churches. The funds will fund 420 bibles to be placed in every hotel room in the city with distribution led by P. M. Brink.

Gideons la Crosse Roagis Ady Millar Medges P. M. Brink Milwaukee la Crif Ibe Bile Fond Treisury Vlhire

U S End to Delays in Returning Bodies from France

The United States notification service says nine thousand bodies have been sent back, with eighteen hundred more awaiting shipment. Nearly two thousand workers will complete removals by next summer as bodies in France are exhumed and shipped to the United States for interment.

Irince Ile Tiniriwi Nalives Brenet United States Art Legignation Service United States

State Capitol Relieved as Offices Move to Overland Building

Wisconsin state offices will relocate from the capitol to the Overland Building at 92 King Street in Madison for five years starting January. Dr F P Slumenfeld, custodian, announced the move after negotiations by the Madison Association of Commerce committee led by President C B Chapman to ease capitol congestion.

Madison

American Duchess Granted Divorce in London Court

The Duchess of Marlborough, Consuelo Vanderbilt, obtained a divorce in London after desertion and misconduct allegations. The hearing, held without the duchess present, saw Justice Horridge grant the decree and costs to the duchess after a brief session with few witnesses.

London Court Duchess of Marlborouch Consuelo Varterbillings Bila WI Vianderbut Rye Auke Marlborough New York Trent Ste Edleware Luchess Iiuke Blenhem Palace Abil Pari Ondon

Mathewson Shows Good Recovery Hope After Tuberculosis

New York report from Saratoga Lake outlines Chris Mathewson, former star major leaguer, recovering from tuberculosis. After a year indoors in France and hospital care, doctors say he has a good chance for full recovery as strength and weight improve in a disused room.

New York Saratiac Lake Chrisis Mathewson Jumpuer France Mathewson Packard

Minneapolis Offers Fifty Thousand For Leonard Mitchell Fight

Milwayvueed Wis The Minneapolis Boxing Club offered a purse of 50 000 for the lightweight title bout between Benny Leonard and Richie Mitchell. The offer was announced by Billy Mitchell manager of the local club and Mitchell’s manager Micah Vie. If a better bid arrives from New York, that city will be preferred. Leonard would need to make 135 pounds.

Milwayvueed Wis Minneapole Tuseday Benny Leonard Richie Mitchell Billy Mitchell Mitchell Vam Hany Minneapolis Micah Vie New York Leonard Ranuke

Boot Legging Horse Seized by Federal Agents in Arkansas

Federal agents in Fort Smith Arkansas seized a mare trained for bootlegging and a 109 gallon capacity still in a raid. John T Tisdale said the horse carried whiskey in saddle bags from the still to a rendezvous where liquor buyers unloaded it. Vienna Break with Moscow Internationale. Social democrats adopted resolutions breaking with Moscow and refuse to join either the second or third internationales.

Arkansas Fort Smith Ark Lefigre Olimham John T. Tiedale Vienna Social Democrats

Good School Week Novel Fragments and Local Notes

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a “Good School Week” in November with references to Rentenher it and a vague Le Dream concept. The readable text hints at a local school week theme and a talk or discussion, but specifics are unclear and names are tentative.

Milwaukee Trains Collide Head-On at Specht's Ferry

Two Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul freight trains collided head on near Specht's Ferry Sunday night after a train orders misunderstanding. Engineer O’Toole and fireman Dissell were severely injured. brakeman Thompson escaped with minor injuries. One locomotive crew unharmed. four hundred feet of track torn up and several cars derailed. Authorities investigate the wreck and fault remains undetermined.

Dubcoue John O'Pearle Louis Dissell Avere Chicago Milwaukee & le Paul Iesrin Thompson Dubuque O'Loote Dissell Eingineer O'Toole Iuy No. 63 Iith Gitwaoskee

Cupid Is Too Slow Here Nebraska Pair Married in Winona

Nebraska pair Leone Al Newman of Oregon Illinois and ???, who came to La Crosse for a marriage license, were told to marry in Winona due to fees. After securing the license, they left for Winona and were married there, then returned to La Crosse for their honeymoon, marking a speedy, record fee day.

Cupid Nebraska Winona Neb Leone al, Newman Oregon Lt Crosse la Grosse

Historic London lord mayor induction parade

London residents crowded streets for the new lord mayor’s induction after Alderman James Roll took office. The procession featured municipal dignitaries, gilded state elements, and trumpeters, with a banquet at Galette Hall and possible address by Lloyd George.

London Londes Muunicipal Corporation James Roll Gallet Hall Prezoley Lioyd George

Second Division To Be Recruited To Full Strength

Washington telegraphs orders to recruit the Second Division to full strength at Camp Travis Texas. The War Department explains under national defense provisions one division must be kept full and the Second Division has been chosen to be maintained at full strength. The unit is 6000 short and recruits will be drawn from any race in the country under Major General James Harbord.

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Bankers Plan Aid for Livestock Industry West of Chicago

Bankers from Chicago and other cities gather to form a $50,000,000 banking pool to finance livestock producers. A corporation with nominal capital will be formed and subscribed pro rata by participating banks. It will extend credit to producers facing losses from price declines and threatened marketing disruptions.

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Four Democrats in Badger Legislature Readied

Madison Wis Representatives by the Democratic party in Wisconsin politics show a major shift. In the upcoming January session the assembly will have only two Democrats and no Democratic senators. Republicans swept the legislature this year while four independents align as progressives. Newly elected assemblymen include B W Renders and George J Schwalbach. holdover senators are Charles Mulberger and D W Sennings.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Mieve Honne Republicm Licket Mibwaukee Socialist Party Marathon B. W. Renders Geket Langlade George J. Schwalbach

Invitations Sent To 3000 Fight ers For Victory Day Parade

Invitations went to about 77000 service men in La Crosse County to attend Armistice Day events Thursday afternoon. Col F J Powler will marshal the parade with Capt Adkins in charge of the first section and Captain Herman Rupp and H W Derr directing other units. The route runs from Court House Square up 5th Street to High, then Main to Riverside Park for observances.

la Crosse County Hie American Legion la Crosse Lovie Cate Colnel F. J. Powler Capp KR. P.M. Schultz Adkins Herman Rupp HW. H. Derr Cor Brat House Square Highth Main Riverside Park Court House Square

Reds Enter Holland by Means of Soviet Underground Roads

Holland tightens frontier controls to block Soviet agents and Bolshevik missionaries. reports claim continuous movements across the Germany Netherlands border, with deportees and sympathizers awaiting return to the United States. Greek government declares three months mourning for King Alexander.

Holland Rotterdam Gergin Germany Bolland Balshevik America Une Berena Aldy Athens Hes Alexander

Republicans Gain Three Members In Tennessee

A Tennessee eighth district contest gave Republican Lon A. Scott a 628 vote majority over Democrat Corlen Browning, shifting the state’s delegation to five Republicans and five Democrats and signaling a net Republican gain in the next House.

Tennessee Memphis Lon A. Scott Corelen Browning

Baseball War Sparks New Major League Reorganization

President B B Johnson and five American League owners push to form a twelve club league with Chicago Boston and New York to replace clubs that joined the revolt. Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis to chair a civilian tribunal with a $50 000 annual salary, plus six year terms for minor league and seven year for Landis.

Kansas City B. B. Johnson American League Johnson Chicago Boston New York Canoe Aglon Lasker Kenesew M. Landis

Weather Record for La Crosse and Wisconsin

Por Le Crosse and Ficinity report generally fair tonight and Wednesday with a cold wave tonight bringing lows from 15 to 20 degrees. Cold Wednesday, especially in the east, with northwest gales and snow possible in the Lake Superior region. Today's temperatures vary. past day highs shown for Denver and Jacksonville among other cities.

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