21 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1921
Page
1
A Washington state case arises from alleged tobacco manufacturers and wholesalers forming a cartel to drive up prices and shut out rivals. Attorney general alleges restraint of trade and seeks injunctions, with parties including major tobacco firms named in the suit, arguing the agreement would harm consumer and grower interests and curb competition.
The advisory commission is empowered by the government as talks with the big five leaders fail. Rail strike developments unfold with unions and railroad boards facing government pressure as talks seek a warning decision ahead of possible action. The article notes border changes and economic measures affecting Silesia, with political and industrial stakes across Germany and Poland.
Madison Wis Wisconsin officials plan to rely on trucks to supply the state if a railroad strike develops The highway system in good condition through January 1 could move food to remote areas The chief concern is coal and gasoline transport, which would hinder efforts An estimated 20 000 trucks could replace rail and about 7 000 miles of trunk highways are ready to handle heavy truck traffic
Reports from Chicago show leaders of the railroad workers and United States Labor Board meeting have altered the strike outlook. Union officials vow readiness as manager requests fresh embargos and intercession.
Noted Norwegian physician and scientist Dr Gade will address the Chamber of Commerce tonight at the local hall. The event features a lecture on medical and scientific topics, with local officials and dignitaries in attendance.
Readable notes report strawberry and tomato crops thriving in Madison Wisconsin with gardens in bloom along Sevine Jeri Street and nearby towns. The piece mentions violet picking on the prairie and notes a July harvest period amid market activity and security concerns surrounding a hearing in Madison.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an arrival related to Venizniea of Greece with garbled details about ships, crews, and a port scene. The readable names suggest a naval or royal context, but the rest remains unreadable, yielding only cryptic references to Metta Vea and vague locations.
Admiral Beatty leader of a British naval delegation visits New York as guest of the American Legion. The voyage aboard the liner Allon wpe is noted with escorts from destroyers. Beatty’s program includes meetings with American Legion leaders and remarks to attend the armament conference.
A terse report notes a court session with unclear details amid a disruption in a room. The text references a disorderly event and subsequent cleaning, implying procedural confusion and safeguarding steps.
Mrs Cody dies at her home in town after a brief illness. Family and friends mourn her passing as local arrangements are announced.
LONDON The negotiations between British officials and Irish leaders Friday barely escaped collapse as Sinn Fein delegates considered returning to Dublin after adjournment. Irish delegates feared the Monday night talks might prove the last chance for peace.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions an eighty six year old Ford and references to people and places in distorted form. The legible bits indicate a local item centered on a Ford vehicle and an elderly person, with unclear names and addresses. The passage lacks coherent events or dates to form a clear summary.
Several government steel tow barges named Missouri Iowa and Minnesota head south from Spillwater, near Riverside Park. Captains aboard report engines strong though winds hamper progress, as the group tows toward the Iowa bridge area en route to their assigned river duties.
The United Mine Workers president, John L. Lewis, calls Kansas miners to resume work under the Jobs agreement. The appeal targets all union miners, urging unity as labor tensions relax and wage talks move forward amid negotiations.
The text notes LLGYD GEORGE preparing to depart for America on November fifth aboard a vessel named Aquitania, with details about voyage timing and departure schedules. Several garbled phrases reference a meeting or conference and roster hints, but the core fact is the predicted sailing date and ship name.
A massive Ford Day event in La Crosse draws visitors from a 75 mile radius. Some 260 Ford drivers registered by 11 am, with many more arriving at noon. A parade of 125 cars winds through downtown as crowds fill streets and restaurants stay crowded.
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