17 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
1
Ten miners rescued Wednesday from a burning mine near Kington with five more recovered. Names of the dead include Penny, Hind, Andress, and others. A rescue party worked through the tunnel as flames spread and many remained trapped, while others emerged battered but alive.
Two drivers reported damages after a collision on North Salem Road. The dispute centered on fault and resulting injuries, with witnesses and local authorities reviewing the incident.
A sprawling political page reports that Greek factions loyal to former Premier Venizelos push rumors about Constantine’s return and a possible plebiscite. It notes county park planning debates, road levies, and shifting local motions as administrative actions unfold alongside international Greece news.
The county board of supervisors voted to raise salaries for the county clerk and deputy county clerks. Miss Bisley Burkhardt, county nurse, urged a better automobile and closer cooperation within county departments. Reports from the poor superintendent, Oak Forest sanatorium trustees, and county agricultural school board were adopted.
United States Attorney A C Wolfe said the federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin would not issue true bills until Judge Landis returns to La Crosse, likely in December. The panel, already reviewing cases tied to prohibition and other federal offenses, is slow as it begins work, with exhibits of confiscated stills in the post office building drawing attention.
In Surloygan Wisconsin the Sheboygan city council declines to accept a German war trophy secured for Sheboygan by a local delegate. A socialist report argues such displays foster war spirit and should be avoided to protect civic values and youth.
Police court sentences issued for speeding in East Raymond and Almotorerele areas. William Splorski paid 12.50 for a speedy ride. Henry Burmaster, Plor Smih, and others fined 3 and 5 imprecise counts. Fireman injured after electric sign accident on Tuesday night. Buffalo endures heavy snowstorm with over a foot reported downtown.
General Manager Seymour testified at a union station hearing that Green Bay may drop out of La Crosse operations. He admitted the railroad plans to withdraw from the La Crosse field and abandon the property there.
Madison Wisconsin officials release November election tallies with governor and senator race details. State canvassers to verify results before December 1. Governor Lenroot led, McCoy and Blai ner trailed. Secretary of State figures show party splits and county canvassing underway.
At a state railway commission hearing in the city, engineers sparred over causeway site costs for Woods and Nolen plans, estimating railroads would lose about 125,000 if current tracks and facilities were abandoned. Northwestern costs ranged from 645,000 to 808,000 under different depots, with no firm figures for union depots yet.
In circuit court a jury returned verdicts favoring defendant Joseph Steenberg in a damage suit by George Voight and the Burns sisters. The panel found Steenberg exercised ordinary care in driving, while plaintiffs were found to share fault. Damages awarded totaled 190 to Sadie Burns and 60 to Irene Burns. A separate case involved two teens found dead in Grant Park with confessions tying alcohol and exposure to their deaths. two men are being sought by police.
Abram L Elkus of New York, member of the international commission to settle the Aland Islands dispute, arrived in Stockholm from America. He was welcomed at the first station by Prime Minister Mor(n)inhead, and will stay at the Grind Hotel with the commission members. Swedish papers note America’s interest and the king is to give him a special audience.
Gillen, former executive assistant to John Burns Pure and ex-board trustee of the Emergency Fleet, appeared before a congressional committee investigating Shipping Board affairs on Wednesday prepared to testify. He had recently declined a Wilson administration nomination for a Shipping Board commissioner.
Washington reports the state department's first formal statement in its dispute with Western Colon Telegraph declares nothing unreasonable has been asked of Western Union, nothing not required or granted without objection by other companies.
Merchants in La Crosse stage a pre inventory Dollar Day sale offering thousands of articles for half or a third of prewar prices. Stores tout one big round dollar item replacing two for three dollars, urging shoppers to come early as doors open.
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