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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1920
Page
6
The Interstate Commerce Commission error reportedly influenced a 60 percent intrastate rate rise for Kansas rail freight. The Kansas board approved reduced freight increases while denying higher passenger and baggage rate hikes amid industrial relations disputes.
An appeal urges La Crosse residents to purchase ten dollar bonds supporting the Irish Republic. Receipts will bear signatures of its first president. Mammon De Velera will be distributed. John F. Doherty, chairman, invites responses at his Newbury Building office.
Normal School chapel meetings Friday discussed Student Council decisions and school regulations. A lack of volunteers delayed Saturday duties. plans include a survey by aspiring engineers under Mr. Adkins. Faculty invited an event with Folcpainb’s orchestra and a Social hour schedule faced music room issues. Esther Bjornstad, a 1920 graduate, visited, and former star Wart Grauvsalek noted with Northwestern vs Minnesota game attendance.
William B. Clayton, longtime Anchorage townsite manager and ex mayor, previously linked with Victor Herbert and Gilmore groups, died today of heart disease. He arrived in 1916 to work on the Alaska railroad construction and later edited the Railway Record.
Nathan Mathias, accused by Rose Weiss aged 15 of attempting an assault, was nearly lynched by Brookham residents. A mob of about 500 pursued him to a telegraph pole where a noose was placed. Police intervened as Mathias was dragged away, wounded, and later arraigned. He is held without bail for further examination next week.
Washington hosts urgent talks on coal shortages in the Northwest including Wisconsin Minnesota and the Dakotas aim to ensure winter coal supplies and meet Interstate Commerce Commission orders. Northwest rail and coal operators face scrutiny amid fears of higher prices and car delays. officials push for full adherence to Service Order No. 10 to move 4 600 cars weekly to Lake ports. Wisconsin politics remain puzzling with speculation of Harding Coolidge support and potential shifts in the Senate and governorship amid a national party split. The National League of Women Voters expands efforts for voter participation and a broad farm credit push seeks federal relief for farmers amid price declines.
In Georgetown, Minnesota, State Bank cashier Sir Peter Stammes was shot in the skull during a bank robbery this afternoon. The bandit escaped with about $1,200, leaving Stammes severely injured with two skull fractures. Stammes reportedly worked alone and was attacked from behind as the robber fled toward a field.
In a close game at the Bird Quarter the Eau Claire squad edged Superior 45 to 41 as Michele and Otconda led with steady scoring. The win strengthens Eau Claire’s hold in the standings while Superior toils to find a late rhythm.
The feature stars Wm Hart in a life size portrait as Officer Kelly once a rogue now defender. The film titled The Cradle of Courage plays at the Rivoli this Sunday with Hart in a transformative role rather than his usual villain image.
In a fiery address, Blaine warns that compulsory military service will drain productive workers from farms and industry, raise state costs to 2 million dollars annually, and stifle commerce. He pledges opposition to European entanglements, praises farmers organizing, and rails against monopolies and chain stores threatening local merchants.
West Salem Wisconsin reports a cornerstone ceremony for the new Lutheran church on Oct 3 with Norwegian language services and Rev A H Tikjarid from Cashren. An offering for the building fund yielded 2.60 dollars, later dinner served to aid the Ladies Aid treasury.
Chassotte Greenwood starred in Linger Longer Letty at La Crosse Theatre on Wednesday October 13. The Women’s Council reported results from Midway shows and noted a new class of 50 students at West Salem.
The week notes resumption of talks with Germany as a hopeful sign of peace. It cautions that financial motives drive these moves and questions how American society will react to Mrs Somebody, once German crown prince.
Barre Mills Wisconsin Oktober 9 Special German Lorber provided music for the wedding of Gertrude Schams daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Schams and George C Jandt son of Mr and Mrs Alpert Jandt. Rev J Paustian officiated at the ceremony. A reception for 225 followed with vocal and musical selections. The couple will live in Bay City.
London Oct 9 The mayor of Cork, Terente Sta Swines, was seen at 4.30 pm in poor condition, but by 6.30 pm sources said he was revived and more refreshed. At 9 pm reports indicated he was peaceful and resting after a difficult day.
Washington Oct 9 A statement by Cato Sells head of Indian affairs notes the bureau plans to work among Indians this winter to aid the Blackfeet reservation at Morant whose sustenance has suffered from three years of severe droughts and winters. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and offerings after a bereavement.
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