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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1921
Page
1
A chaotic report outlines a general strike threat, government stance, and public sentiment as labor disputes clash with officials. It notes union demands, industry impacts, and political maneuvering shaping how authorities respond to potential widespread work stoppages.
In Fargo the Independent candidate Nestos leads Governor Lynn Frazier as returns from about 800 precincts show Nestos with 11,126 to 9,? for Frazier. Officials say roughly 13,000 votes remain unaccounted for statewide, with independents and Nonpartisan League endorsing constitutional amendments and bank measures. Returns from 1,762 precincts place Nestos at 105,054 to 91,? for Frazier as late figures loom.
In Indianapolis Judge A B Anderson ordered a temporary injunction to halt union efforts to organize the Williamson coal field of West Virginia. The ruling followed refusal by UMWA President John Lewis to agree to a settlement, with the scope to be fixed in a Monday order. The case, a Borderland Coal Company suit alleging the union is a mutinous organization, centers on Interstate coal market protection and a yearlong strike in Mingo County.
Ongoing wrangling over a tax bill signals no vote before midweek amid calls for careful scrutiny. Senators on both sides discuss amendments while divisions over timing and concessions shape the cautious path ahead.
Washington officials disclose a plan to allow beer use for the sick under new rules, following a conference between the Internal Revenue Service and Prohibition Commissioner. The announcement aims to expedite permits to enable medical use while enforcing the revised regulations.
The article reports ten million dollars spent for disabled veterans and their families, detailing government funding, chapter actions, and widespread support. It notes the effort by the organization to assist, with reference to government involvement and public attention on veteran welfare.
American Legion veterans gathered to recall damp battlefields and share memories of wartime service. The event drew many attendees from Ames NERC and nearby towns. Leaders noted camaraderie, toasts, and plans for future remembrance activities.
A large Washington crowd gathers to honor Ferdinand Foch, father figure of Allied victory, with a formal procession to his tomb. Officials note no speech, but the public shows warm respect as military and civilian leaders, including the Army, extend greetings. The event precedes a Kansas visit by the marshal en route to national commemorations.
Jackson Minn A. Townley and Joseph Gilbert former Nanpat league organizers were convicted of violating the state sedition law and sentenced to ninety days in the Jackson county jail. Gilbert serving his term in Goodhue county jail at Net Wing, awaiting completion next January. Both cases recently denied by the U S Supreme Court for reargument.
Chicago, Uh The defense for film actor Roscoe Arbuckle in the Virginia Rappe death case plans to argue physiological factors. Charles H Brennan of San Francisco said Arbuckle’s lawyers would present testimony that Rappe suffered a long standing condition and that alcohol or assault did not cause the fatality.
A Tokyo dispatch reports Japan’s spokesman stating naval understanding is Tokyo’s greatest aim amid discussions on defense posture. The piece notes emphasis on preserving sufficient strength to deter rivals and protect colonial waters as the Pacific balance tense.
Frank Killian, a veteran fireman and longtime supervisor in the city fire department, resigns after a career spanning about thirty years. He began service in La Crosse during the Volumlnor system era and held the superintendent role before leaving to pursue other opportunities.
Weekly road bulletin issued by the Automobile Club of Western Wisconsin offers motorist guidance for weekend trips. It notes routes to Winns, Melrose, Liver, Viroqua, Madison, and other towns with varying road conditions, including good dirt roads and recent widening. Drivers are advised to exercise caution on dirt paths and expect some heavy areas after rain, with certain routes open and passable for tour planning.
At Britannia Beach and surrounding areas floods wrecked towns north and east of Vancouver. Estimates put damage at several million dollars with 34 people dead or missing. The Canadian Pacific Railway reported extensive damage to bridges and tracks, paralyzing transcontinental service.
A wide West search for Aaron Retardo, allegedly linked to the priest’s death at St Patrick’s Cathedral, resumed after the funeral. Officers in automobiles headed west from Dakota, Wyoming, and beyond, following reports of sightings and movement as the man remains at large.
Washington reports show George White, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, leading a group of party leaders to St Louis to open the meeting on November 7. Tension over leadership persists as some seek White’s removal while others push for harmony to maintain party unity. Meanwhile the Senate Finance Committee will reopen hearings on the permanent tariff bill next Tuesday to examine wool, livestock, and agricultural schedules and set future timing.
Three naval captains Samuel Rintelle Williams Pratt and Low were nominated Saturday. President Harding named them to rear admiral ranks in a ceremony.
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