09 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1921
Page
1
Disjointed OCR fragment notes discuss American baseball queries, Ku Klux Klan activity in Lorena Texas, sheriff shooting, and broader unrest. It references congressional probes into Klan and Freemason groups, Irish strife and labor strikes, and upcoming conference discussions with England. Unclear chronology and many garbled phrases.
Senate negotiators push for a revised tax bill with bipartisan backing. Democrats back most amendments while seeking larger revenue from corporations. Eastern lawmakers oppose some provisions. Finance committee advances over forty changes, including tax exemptions for private bonds and building societies, with final decisions set for Monday.
Three high school boys, missing for days, were among the three victims when a boat capsized above St Marys River near Sault Ste Marie Michigan. A spectator on shore witnessed the tragedy as search efforts continued for the others.
Weekly road bulletin notes improving conditions in some areas while warning that all dirt routes remain muddy. Detours are fair. heavy dirt roads and river corridors show worsening conditions with rain anticipated. Minnesota routes are very muddy and river roads near Wisconsin will be affected tomorrow.
The 1921 Tag Day for the Visiting Nurse raised 1363.78, announced by H Scofield of the public health committee. The total is lower than last year, though 1509 more tags were sold, with gifts mostly smaller. money counted totaled 12 587 pieces. Contributions not yet closed and may be sent to treasurer Mr Scofield.
Washington D C Sunday report says Democratic Chairman George W White will convene the National Committee within two weeks to discuss party welfare and the recent campaign. The gathering, possibly in Chicago, aims to include leaders and spokesmen from across the party for a broad report and future resolutions. White is expected to continue as chairman for now, with talk of a future gubernatorial candidacy for some allies.
Washington reports the advisory committee on armament limitation formed by leaders of the American Federation of Labor will hold its first meeting Tuesday October 18. About one hundred prominent men and women from various fields are invited as members to focus public opinion on the forthcoming conference and push for action toward disarmament and a reduction of armaments.
Testimony by chemist Tooley and others connected to the Meyer Southard poisoning case in Tavini Pais reveals blood and tissue samples from the victim Meyer. The proceedings focus on intent and evidence linking the suspect Roshan Pawar to the alleged poisonings as the trial progresses.
The appeal seeks review of a court order against A. Z. Miller undertaker regarding a funeral home at West Avenue South. Judge Wickham upheld the plaintiff's nuisance claim, ordering discontinuation of the site due to disruption and health concerns for nearby residents.
Fragmented sports note reports Babe Ruth, star of the Yankees, likely sidelined for the remainder of the World Series after a late Saturday medical update. If doctors approve, Ruth will miss the next game and perhaps more.
New York reports promise of fair weather for Sunday with chilly temperatures and necessary outerwear. Michigan defeats opponent 64 to something in a decisive college game.
Industrial Association report notes 5S plants surveyed with wage losses, payroll down by 3387 employers from September 1920 to September 1921. Factories report 7, not worse, winter workforce shifts. railroads and building trades show reduced employment and pay, while overall idle work figures cover large industries.
The Social Service Society, formerly the Associated Charities, offers cooperative relief services to individuals, churches, and public agencies in La Crosse. It emphasizes family-centered, community-wide social work, stressing prevention, education, and organized efforts led by trained social workers to address poverty, housing, unemployment, and related social issues.
President Harding hosts Hoover and Davis for a four hour White House lunch as federal officials and union leaders explore averting a coal stoppage before the March expiration of national wage agreements. Hoover notes no immediate determinations, seeking arbitration of disputes to prevent March production disruptions. The Indianapolis miners meeting delayed new talks until February, hindering quick arrangements.
In Washington a group of railroad executives met with President and Senator Cummins to discuss voluntary freight rate reductions and possible wage cuts. Cummins argued reductions would come from carriers voluntarily, with wage relief via the railroad labor board or federal action. The plan aims to ease agricultural and commodity pressures without a general passenger fare cut, while broader tax and credit reforms are tied to the relief effort.
Zion overseer Wilbur Glenn Voliva left Saturday to spread his Christian Church gospel in Michigan towns. He will begin at Beaton Barberyath ILwo and plans future stops including Madison and New York trips to follow up investments, with a ten day mission ahead in various communities.
The bodies of several sailors from the naval submarine R-6, who perished when Thessalmuccie sank in Sao Perro harbor, were recovered and awaiting instructions from relatives. The bodies were brought to the surface within fifty yards of the resting place of R-1 at the submarine’s bottom.
Elganora Krane of Dayton street delivered two bunches of crab apple blossoms to the Tribune and Leader-Press office Saturday night. She said the boss was blossomed just a few days ago and that if frost does not come soon they would harvest another crop. The flowers carried the fragrance of May orchard blooms, an unusual sight for October.
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