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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1921
Page
1
Senate consideration stretches weeks as Lenroot and other leaders push delay on the tax revision. Proposals seek a 60 percent rate on income over 300000, with talks focused on rates, exemptions, and a broader overhaul including a profits tax and transportation provisions amid ongoing committee reviews.
Unclear report from Viroqua and North La Crosse describes raids on moonshine activity, with items seized including colored moonshine and barrels of sugar. Authorities mention three pints recovered from Webber residence near Viroqua, while a second suspect escaped and fled during the operation.
Roy, a Scout executive, arrived in the city to take charge of local scouting activities. Burgess recommended him strongly, citing his trained background and plans to strengthen the Boy Scout program across Lacrosse and nearby communities.
Wisconsin Railroad Commission schedules a gas rate hearing for Thursday morning at the courthouse in La Crosse to consider a proposed reduction in gas rates. The Madison hearing was moved to La Crosse for convenience, marking the first rate reduction request since the new pricing authority took effect amid opposition.
Obituary notes the death of tenor David Bispham after a lengthy illness. The Philadelphia native, famed for his interpretations of American song and concert work, helped found the Society of American Singers and planned English language concert programming.
Andrew Kolhoven, a farmer near Lake Superior, hid in a tree all night to escape wolves after a nearby dog alert. The wolves pursued him, then vanished as his ammunition ran low, allowing him to return to his farm the next day.
A Bellereu died at his home 24 South Erewenth Street Sunday morning after a long illness. He was a longtime druggist and businessman in La Crosse with ties to Norway. Surviving are his wife and five children, including Victor Bellereu of Milwaukee and Einar Bellereu, with funeral arrangements set for a Tuesday afternoon service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
A Chicago churchman warns that days are dangerous for the young and urges renewed religious instruction. He criticizes the lack of religious training in schools and calls for revival meetings to educate the coming generation through church involvement and guidance.
Police officials Movitay investigated a vandalism incident in North La Crosse where twenty five arc lights on the north side were found broken late Saturday night. Investigators work to identify persons involved in the breakage at several street intersections.
An Oshkosh girl aged about eight was struck and killed by a car driven by TE. IT. Haruseyer near her home while walking with pennies earned from an ice cream stand. The incident occurred as she crossed in front of the Muesener car, and her father rushed her to the hospital with police notified.
The grain men push to remove middlemen while rail unions wait for a strike vote tally. Leaders warn of heightened industrial tension as farmers’ purchasing power declines and farm products face postwar price pressures.
An in stadium disturbance during a ball game resulted in fines for several individuals including Hanor who was fined 7.50 and others cited for speeding and related offenses. Police in the city reported multiple incidents and penalties during the Saturday afternoon session.
Washington reports the Unemployment Conference Committee weighing a federal loan fund to back smoking loans aiding municipal public works during downturns. Subcommittees of the National Conference on Unemployment consider feasibility as city officials in Boston and Cleveland push the emergency relief program adopted last week. Secretary Hoover notes Portland Oregon and Milwaukee are pursuing similar lines.
A Tuesday banquet at the Chamber of Commerce venue features Mother Cink as the guest. Interesting programs are planned and tickets are available at Hepberd's for attendees in October.
Game Warden Gantech captures a high diving raccoon after a rooftop stunt at the Onid Fellows building on South Four Street. The animal was exhibited, then relocated to the Big Mader store window before being returned to the warden for release decisions.
Madison Wisconsin reports a ceremony as Lutherans lay the corner stone for University Church. Governor Toland and Tr. G. K. Kubrecht join Rev. Horsard Gold and other church officials in dedicating funds and leading the event. A $250 bequest is noted to support student religious work.
A La Crosse jury indicted a man in Madison on December 8. The case involved a long voyage from Iron River Wisconsin to Duluth Minnesota and ended with a verdict after ten hours of deliberation. The report also mentions a village return to Germany and a bearish cotton outlook from Washington.
A short snowstorm struck Wausau Wisconsin lasting about five minutes at noon Monday. It brought rain sleet and hail and was the first storm of the season, arriving earlier than usual.
Lorena residents demand grand jury action after a Saturday clash between Knights of the Ku Klux Klan marchers and four sheriffs. Ten wounded including Sheriff Buchanan and Louis Crow, with masked demonstrators resisting dispersal as crowds fought in the street. Citizens vote to defend the parade and condemn the violence, while county attorney F B Tierey says only an investigative probe will proceed.
A needy family faced hardship when father out of work and children malnourished. Social Service workers arranged relief, food, and clothing while the mother kept home duties. A church society supplied temporary aid and the father began work, with the family slowly recovering and the children returning to school in fresh clothes.
Dublin reports Sinn Fein will send a London conference delegation starting October 12 but excludes Eamon De Valera. Desmond Fitzgerald, Sinn Fein propaganda minister, confirms De Valera will not attend. Belfast dispatch says Ulster invited to send delegates next week on the Irish question.
Washington. Administration of the judicial oath to William H Patt, newly named chief justice of the United States, marked the reconvening of the Supreme Court for the regular fall term. The oath was administered by Senior Associate Justice Joseph McKenna. The oath supplemented the constitutional oath given July 11. The chief justice and associates then visited the White House to pay respects to the president.
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