17 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
1
President Harding proposes a 40 percent rate in tax revision talks with Congress and administration allies. Key figures including Longworth and Dickinson weigh political impact as conferees negotiate the plan amid partisan friction and procedural hurdles.
A local newspaper fragment describes a rose blooming in a Butterfield yard at 44 Caledonia Street, Bor Mars. The event occurs after a day of icy cold weather, with vivid description of a velvety red bud opening in the yard setting.
Martial law activated in Denver amid Denver strike action as 3,500 workers from the Colorado Belt and Tray Company face disruption. Authorities prepare enforcement while labor tensions surge across municipalities and nearby districts.
A 1921 charity ball opens with a distinctive dance program directed by Miss Frank Hixon and Miss Marian Fessenden. Students and faculty from the High School and Normal School perform period dances including a 1860 square dance and a minuet. The program ends with a grand finale fox trot.
A postal carrier reported being robbed of 30 dollars while delivering mail near a railroad crossing on Wednesday night. He described two masked men, fleeing on foot toward the tracks as police prepared to search the area. The incident led to a pursuit and an official investigation as officers gathered footprints and attempted to identify suspects.
Two people died and several injured when elevated trains collided near Crawford Avenue and Oak Park. Wreckage trapped victims beneath twisted steel as ambulances and officials responded.
Local bakeries report a general drop in loaf prices with several mills and grocers noting reductions of one cent per pound and related adjustments. Stores on Main Street and West Avenue list lower prices, while some shops maintain current rates for certain sizes and weights.
Ulster replies to the latest British communication on the Ireland settlement delivery at Downing Street shows Ulster stands firm and will not submit to any breach of rights. Unionists endorse the ongoing negotiations with reservations, threatening to publish correspondence if negotiations falter.
Madison Wisconsin hearings open on Thursday before Judge A C Zimmermann as special referee for the state supreme court. Carnation Company defends constitutionality of the filled milk ban while challenging prohibition on manufacture and sale of milk products made from skimmed milk.
Dr. G R Reay defeated Rosholt for county physician with a first ballot win and a final tally of 22 for Reay and 0 for Rosholt after withdrawals. Hintgen reelected highway engineer with 30 of 37 votes. P J Yerry chosen health committee member. other appointments and discussions on wolves hawks and valuations noted.
An Asso cated Press report notes curious tax figures tied to arms limitation talks. Tables show 1931 army spending at 418 million dollars alongside consumer luxuries: candy and chewing gum 7541 million, soda and connections 434 million, perfumery jewelry and adornment 459 million. Smokers spent 1,757 million on tobacco. baseball fans, theatergoers, sailormen and guests at concerts spent 897 million.
The article portrays SIMMS SAYS calling out Great Britain and Nippon amid rising naval tensions. He warns that alliances won’t prevent conflict and stresses costly arms races and war material spending. The piece notes disagreements over strategy and the danger of public treasury drain if war policy hardens.
Britain supports Chinese aims on multiple issues in the Far East, urging open door policy and resisting harsh reparation terms. British delegates favor a limited agreement among major powers including America, Britain, and Japan to stabilize conditions in the region while avoiding full reallocation of German colonies. French positions echo a cautious but cooperative stance toward China.
Frank Simonds argues in a long analysis that China seeks to block great-power interference and defend its actions in Asia while accusing Western powers of hypocrisy. He notes Japanese interests and Tamimese concerns, suggesting Western policy risks escalating tensions. The piece hints at ongoing debates in Washington about disarmament and foreign policy.
John Brewer confessed to stealing from the MLSNA store, amount about $13, with arrest at his place of employment. He faces a four year term after prior robbery connections. police report notes multiple missing funds and an envelope containing stolen money.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Hughes convened the American delegation to outline plans for handling Pacific and Far Eastern questions at the armament conference. The nine delegations will first consider China related principles open door and abolition of spheres of influence, with experts to report back to the full conference. Japan fears China's voice in treaty terms and supports the open door approach.
Wisconsin prohibition agents repurpose confiscated moonshine to prevent radiator freezing in department cars. State Prohibition Commissioner W Stanley Smith acknowledged the practice but refused to disclose license numbers. He quipped that moonshine works as a substitute for alcohol to prevent freezing.
A damaged notice states the postoffice will close at eight, with general delivery window ending, and a reminder from Postmaster O R Sk about no money owed.
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