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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1921
Page
6
Report from La Crosse detail shows Theis, a curand farmer, beaten in a farmyard amid a long neighbor dispute. The incident included tied suspicions, multiple assailants, and later legal action with varying charges and a trial that ended without conviction.
Howardye Martin, tenor, opened the Normal Lecture course at La Crosse's Normal School on Monday night. The reviewer praises Martin's operatic range and vocal control, noting enthusiastic audience reception and the program's strong encore selections including Verdi and Wagner pieces.
A final count of strike ballots in Chicago shows a likely large majority in favor of strikes by railroad conductors and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way. Leaders anticipate a general strike if negotiations fail, with Union heads warning it would not serve workers' interests.
Jimmie Tyrion internationally known figure will be guest of honor at a Rotary dinner Wednesday evening at the Chamber of Commerce Grey Maine. Tyrion, celebrated for his foresight, plans to present items for rotarians and guests including a one act play The Spirit of Rotary by Roger Taenham.
A lightning strike Monday damaged a light pole at the corner of Righth and Hood streets. The strike disabled the transformers on the pole and an alarm alerted the station, which responded to the call.
A committee meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 7 o clock, announced by city clerk T. Tirnbaum. The session aims to consider all matters within the committee’s remit.
Senate approval clears the way for vessels engaged in United States coastwise trade to pass through the Panama Canal without tolls. The measure repeals the 1914 free tolls clause, overturning part of Wilson era policy and aligning with a longstanding reform effort.
Madison Wiltainn W. Jackwan, a Madison attorney, will prosecute the murder case against Martin Tadberger charged in the death of his seven year old daughter Junie. Judge A. G. Ueppulann assigned him Tuesday and a conference with Judge Doppa and Lemberser’s counsel will set a date for the preliminary hearing within 10 days. The defendant stands accused of second degree murder in the girl’s death and Governor Paine is considering Johnson’s pardon application while the court decides the father’s possible role. A preliminary hearing is expected before month’s end.
A discussion on a Wisconsin state law penalizing the destruction of unmarketable carp in the Mississippi River. Experts argue carp do not harm game fish and that rivers have room for carp and other fish. A letter from Mr. Droover to Governor Blaine requests policy review to prevent wastage and consider interstate concerns.
A vintage medical note advises reducing meat intake to ease kidney distress when back or kidney pain occurs. It recommends four ounces of Jud Salts daily in water before breakfast for several days and mentions grapes and tomatoes as part of a neutralizing regimen to avoid kidney irritation.
Former President Herbert Hoover writes to Wisconsin officials praising rescue efforts for small food fish along the Mississippi and warning that state action limiting or destroying such work could halt a planned federal station. He notes the buffalo fish’s commercial value and urges clarification on how the law and new rule affect interstate rescue operations.
Word reached the community of Birdie Niessen's death at Mendota state hospital Sunday. Niessen had been sent there about two weeks earlier by County Judge Brindley due to her condition and failure to report to the board of health clinic at the city hall. Two other women, Adelaide Steen and Mary Armstrong, were sent to the same hospital at the same time.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed in a United States court by Boyd Farmers’ Store of Ford Chippey County. The company lists assets of 59 043.01 including accounts receivable 500.05. The source text also mentions the harbor of Dunder and a reference to the United Kingdom, which appears contextually misplaced.
Clerk Alfred Harrison has instructions from Judge G Luse to arrange a drawing of a federal petit jury. The panel will report at 11 o clock on Tuesday November 1. The term is expected to last five to three weeks, with focus on civil and criminal actions bound by indictments from earlier sessions.
Mrs Matilda Keim of 1502 Travers Street was believed to sustain internal injuries after falling from a street car at Fourth and Main. She is under doctor care at home. a La Crosse Bank employee, she is 73 years old.
Fred Fall of Portland Ore visiting La Crosse learns by telegram of the death of his father James Pall aged 75 at his Portland hotel. Pall was a pioneer grain dealer here and longtime partner of Gargill and Wall in the Gargill and Wall firm. The Wall family moved to the coast 25 years ago and Mr Wall has lived with his son Fred Fall for years. Funeral plans and Portland connections are noted.
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