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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1920

Page

6

Thirteen Indicted in 1919 World Series Baseball Scandal

Thirteen men face indictments from the Cook County grand jury over the 1919 World Series fixing scandal. Among those named are Abe Attell and Hal Chase, accused of conspiring to throw games and bribe Chicago White Sox players. Witnesses testified to large bets, with hundreds of thousands of dollars wagered on the series.

Cook County Abe Attell Hil Chase William Bure Chase Burns Atel Euce Lie Chicago White Sox Alan Harry Lons Chicagean Cincinnati Sport Sullivan Boston

Planes Entering the U S Subject to Quarantine Rules

Planes entering the United States from abroad will face quarantine rules after November 1, mirroring those for ships. The first health inspector will be stationed at Key West, Florida, to check aircraft arriving from Cuba, with ships required to obtain bills of health from the American consul before leaving port.

Washington United States Ache Public Health Service Key West Fla Gaba

California Indian Dies From Burns Claim of Age 138

In Bakerfield California Philip Left a Digger Indian reportedly aged 138 died after sparks from his pipe ignited his dag. He succumbed at his tribal home in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The piece notes the extraordinary age claim and fatal injury with local color.

California Bakerseteld Cal Philip Sierra Nevada Mountains

Obituary notes and deaths in local area

The notices report the death of Gottlieb Bots of 2h teenth street at St Franc hospital from complications. He leaves a widow and eight children, plus four brothers and three sisters. Funeral at 2 oclock Thursday afternoon from the residence. Also reported is the death of Henry Gabel born October 17 1896 in Shalby. He died suddenly in his mother's arms after a final illness, with services at Tasdas the Ree Eenny Andreas. Interment at Gabel's cemetery on Marmou Coules road Soulin e ney. Surviving are parents, six brothers Theodore Fred Bill Edgar and Alfred and six sisters Alma Lizzie Diga Anna Harriet and Catharine. Funeral at 2 p.m. on Saturday at home with officiating minister. Also mentions a local machine notes and a jest about Scotland in Ireland and a Pant Non-Partisan Leader.

Verry GanEn Henry Gabel Afr Thaodors Gabel Shalby Oelpber Too Home Alma Milwaukee Shelby’ School Shakitehao George Java Theodore Fred Bill Edgar Alfred Lizzie Diga James M. Olsen Anna Harriet Catharine Tasdas Ree Eenny Andreas Gabel's Mar~mou Coules Road Soulineney Gottlieb Bots St. Franc Hosnital Res Alert Leonard Jerome Gaertrude Agnes Andrew Bott Xinux Alls South Dakota Fuyeral

Socialist buy Sheboygan Telegram newspaper

The socialist party announced the purchase of the Sheboygan Telegram, a daily newspaper, by WA Kuether and a socialist committee. The article notes the building and grounds are rented separately, and the Telegram will be taken over by new owners January 1. The purchase price was not made public.

Siteboygan Wis Sheboygan Telegram Socialist Party WA. Kuether Kucther

Weather forecast for Washington and river valleys

The forecast describes a cool week starting Monday with fair conditions in Grok Lakes and nearby areas. Occasional rain is possible Monday and Tuesday. Across the Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys expect generally fair weather first half of the week, followed by unsettled, cooler conditions later in the period.

Washington Grok Lakes Mississippi Missouri

Marriage Licenses and Names Listed in Onalaska Area

A listing of marriage license records includes individuals such as Robert BE, Alexander, and Ethel S. Thatcher, along with Melvin Jerome and Beat rice Davids, associated with towns including Onalaska and Holmen, plus Iida Wigstad and Gnaliska. The notice also mentions Campbell and Roberts in connection with the licenses.

Robert BE Alexander Ethel S. Thatcher Banger Melvin Jerome Onalaska Beatrice Davids Town of Campbell Minns DY Roberts Holmen Iida Wigstad Gnaliska

Noted Journalist Dead In New York Tribune chief dies

A veteran journalist and critic Kouenty Mindil, longtime head of the New York Tribune dramatic news department and once Vanity Fair owner, died at his New York home last night. He had a storied career in New York and Chicago journalism.

New York Php Mindil New York Tribune Heavns Vanity Fair Chicago

State Takes Five Per Cent Of The Saloon Licenses

The state of Wisconsin collects five percent of the eighty saloon licenses in La Crosse under the Mulberger act. A $400 payment is made today to the state treasurer as the regular fee on class A permits. City officials note the city previously charged $100 per license, half the pre prohibition amount.

Wisconsin la Grasse Mulberger Oscar J. Swentes Schweizer Comptreler Fries la Crosse Cty

Clarence Gibson Granted Divorce in Circuit Court

Clarence Gibson was granted a divorce from his wife Louisa Gibson in circuit court today on charges of cruel and inhuman treatment. His attorney was F. E. Withrow. Other motions included Oliver Brevick versus Adolph Suttleman and a road-cut dispute involving land in Hamilton.

Clarence Gibson Louisa Gibsom Catel F. E. Withrow Oliver Brevick Adolph Suttleman November S. Brevick Barewells Hamilton Mandatous Supt Visoors

Harding Works on Ohio Speeches For Campaign Close

Marion Ohio reports Senator Harding back at headquarters after weeks of desk work. He is shaping the final public appeal before the campaign ends next week in four major Ohio cities. The speeches will present a carefully prepared case to the voters.

Marion Ohian Harding Ohio

Student Fails to Halt. Shootings by Police

Kron, a 21-year-old Augustana College senior from Rock Island, was shot dead by two plainclothes officers early Saturday while fleeing during burglar patrols. He had been out with friends and was en route to Decatur when he refused to halt. The incident occurred amid a string of robberies in that city area.

Galesburg Luther P. Kron Augustana College Rock Island Kron Galva Decatur

Balkans Peasants Live In Poverty Described By American Visitor

An American visitor observes Balkan peasants enduring extreme poverty in the Tulkan region. Despite meager food, harsh labor from sunrise to dark, and large families, villagers maintain robust health and strong character. Cottages are crude with thatched roofs, yet decorative exteriors reflect care. Government aid is scarce, with reliance on charities and foreign agencies.

Belgrade Serbia Vilage Ife Balkan States Jararle United States Balkans America

Interior hardships and sparse living conditions described

The text portrays economic strain among residents with little food beyond coarse corn meal, limited cooking utensils, sparse pewter dishes, basic rough furniture, and beds placed on floors or rough boards, illustrating a stark, austere interior life amid broader market notes and miscellaneous items.

Missing North Side youth sought by Local Police

Local police seek trace of George Sady Jr., age 16, living at 507 St. Cloud Street, who reportedly left town with companions after the Sater State Fair. Authorities in Portage notified, but no man matching the description found. missing since September 24.

George Sady, Jr St. Cloud Injthia Hag Portage Fair Portage la Cresse Grosse

West Virginia Mine Superintendent Shot in Ambush

Jon Gates, superintendent at the Gaps Mine in Crystal Black Mining Company, was shot and killed by unknown assailants Saturday near Gates to Williams East of Williamson. Federal troops were deployed in the Mingo county strike zone to establish patrols in the woods as bloodhounds were brought in from Williams to pursue those responsible.

Williamson Jon Gates Gaps Crystal Black Mining Company Mingo Gates Wiles Yin 29 Willamsian

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