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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1921
Page
1
Negotiations continue as the House aims to seal a deal on the corporation income tax amendment by Saturday. Key figures discuss cut rates and property provisions while a broader tax settlement shapes up, with the Senate confirming nominations and paring back contentious elements.
Fragmentary weather report notes a cold front in the upper Midwest with cooler conditions in parts of Wisconsin Illinois and Minnesota. It mentions warmer temperatures in another area and references wind and precipitation indicators with uncertain locations and dates.
The Senate, by a large vote, adopted the conference report on the anti beer bill and sent it to the president. Republicans and Democrats split on several provisions as the measure moves toward prohibition enforcement and civil control of beer and wines.
A North Side youth, involved in a last offense, faced court delays and aggressive statements as authorities transferred the suspect to county officials. The case included claims of sanity evaluation and multiple suspects linked to a robbery pattern, with details on a store heist and related charges.
A city committee reviews proposed plans for a building structure along Campbell Road near Cross Street. The panel will decide on a narrow road bypass and potential access changes, weighing safety, traffic flow, and the impact on nearby El Camino and St Hose convent properties.
Local banks gathered funds for the Red Cross drive in a community effort led by a business leader. Contributions were counted daily and deposited to support relief work and ongoing services.
In Saginaw Michigan a youth named Clumpitin confessed to murdering his parents and setting their house on fire to gain access to the estate valued at about 100000. The motive cited was to obtain the father’s property and a teacher Miss Jolene Domiperk connected to the family testified.
Report notes widespread expulsions within the Red Party with many dismissed as intellectuals for alleged religious fanaticism and perceived alignment with the bourgeoisie. Census districts show varying punitive percentages, affecting teachers and other educated individuals.
A distorted quote from a county court session notes belief that public desire for alcohol is waning. The speaker suggests tighter enforcement and social shifts could lead to a sober nation within five years, reflecting temperance sentiment of the era.
The article notes an upcoming midmest owl tournament in Iowa with several teams arriving tomorrow to join events. It mentions organizers and expected competition, highlighting participants from various regions.
The county supervisors heard reports on county schools and the traveling library. A survey committee was named to study library needs while Dawson, Keppel and Mare were appointed to the committee. A $450 appropriation for the traveling library was approved and the tentative 1921 22 budget was presented showing total expenditures near 601 202.47 with highway costs at 290 400.
Investigation into the holdup of Albert Totburn, a local special delivery carrier, found no prints at the scene on the State road. Police believe the suspects fled along Burlington tracks toward the crossing, but no arrests or identifications have been made.
Motion day in circuit court set for Saturday per clerk of court notice. Friday sessions were dismissed until Monday morning by the court clerk.
An art exhibit will open at the Chamber of Commerce and run as a lawn show Saturday afternoon and evening. The venue hours list the public viewing from noon to early evening, with attendees encouraged to visit and view works by local artists.
Washington reports that land armaments will be discussed at the international conference at a plenary session Monday. Charles F. Hughes announced the session as the chair. Premier Briand of France is expected to present the French view, while committees on naval arms and Far Eastern questions may not be ready to report.
Reports from Washington describe extended sessions among delegates as they adjourned without final agreement on China policy. Baron Kata outlined proposals while Britain indicated hesitation, and the U.S. pressed for an East Asian security plan amid naval balance concerns referencing the Maryland class ship and Japanese emphasis on defensively armed tonnage.
The Associated Press reports Britain declares commitment to enabling China to take its place in the commercial world. Britain emphasizes open door policy and leaving China free to determine its own destiny.
A garbled report outlines Senator Hughes and Simonds debating detention rights and U.S. policy in East Asia. It notes expectations of a public session and the difficulty of presenting a unified approach to China and Japan amid parliamentary friction.
Chairman Hughes calls the session for Monday morning with Japan pleading illness of Baron Shidehara and asking days to study Chinese proposals. Japan accepts Chinese program as the basis for discussion. Britain backs open doors and China’s autonomy. Japan seeks a larger naval share and equal tone for defensive ships while the Peiping government criticizes proposals as platitudes and seeks action. The United States plans a mutual inspection plan to verify compliance with armament limits.
The British Admiralty halted work on four battleships of the superdreadnought class and ordered shipyards to stop new naval construction until the Washington conference outcomes clarify strategic plans. The pause marks a potential easing amid tensions with Japan as talks continue with allied powers.
A cable from London reports Pope Benedict XV praises the American position in the arms conference. The note notes the British acceptance of a plan for naval limitations and discusses Japan's potential response and the stalled British shipbuilding program since the armistice.
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