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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1920

Page

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Hoover Deems Lenroot Loss a National Threat in Milwaukee

In Milwaukee on September 1, President Herbert Hoover urged voters that Senator Lenroot is essential in Washington for steady, proven service. He praised Lenroot’s constructive work and warned that defeat would be a national loss, appealing to women to vote and stressing integrity in public office.

Lenroot Hoover Lwature Wis Herpert Floorer J. Lertroot Washington Mir. Roover Lemont PANU Srogrosaire Republi- Ais Svould Jossie Milwaukee Hark Alt Lenenot Wermen Polk Semitor Lansdot Vivcomsin Phat Fe Erese Leuroot

Weather Record Muddled OCR Summary

Weather report fragment shows general temperature trends and river forecast notes for several U S locations. Mentions cooler conditions in parts of Wisconsin Minnesota and Nebraska with unsettled skies and no major river level changes expected in the next 48 hours. Contains garbled place names and inconsistent spellings.

Twenty anniversary marks aerial mail plans in La Crosse

On the twentieth anniversary of rural mail delivery in La Crosse county a post office official will visit to finalize air mail service plans on the Chicago La Crosse Twin City route. La Crosse already has airfield space and a hangar site is expected to be built. funding negotiations are moving fast. Mayor Benney urged a meeting of the fundraising committee to be held today or tomorrow.

la Crosse C. R. Skaar Post Office Department A. A. Benney

Miners and Troops Clash With Machine Guns In West Virginia

In West Virginia on September 1, two skirmishes between U S Infantry and mobs led to more than 1600 rounds fired and machine guns used by soldiers. Federal troops were sent amid a disturbed industrial scene with threats toward officials at Howard Colliery, Thacker Coal and Coke, and a strike call in Kentucky. No known deaths were reported.

Camrvell Thacker

Street Car Service on Badger Street Starts Friday

Wisconsin Railway Ushi and Bower Co announces Badger Street line upgrades. As of Friday cars will run from Fourth and Main to Badger and Forest, with transfers at Eleventh. A four-block West Avenue reroute and relay of steel will complete the link to Badger Street, delaying due to late steel shipment. Completion expected next week to downtown service via the Myrick Park line.

Minster Howard Wisconsin Railway Ushi and Bower Company Eleventh Street Eurs Wourth Main Street Radgur Hast Edger Street Eleventi Curs Borest Avenue West Avenue Baudger Street Badser Street Seventh Street Forest Avenue Radser Street Tse Madeer Street Howard Badger Street Myrlek Park Lino ‘Hays Ando Main Street Vine Third Main Fourth Vine Streets

Baby boy killed in steep valley auto crash

Mrs George Powers Mendell and husband were traveling on Sunday when their car veered off a hill near Goon Valley and rolled into a ditch. The infant son, eighteen months old, died a few hours later. the mother suffered a broken shoulder blade and other injuries while the father escaped unharmed. Physicians feared to inform the mother of the death due to shock. The wreck occurred on the Coca Valley hill leading to Brithoan Ridge as bystanders saw the car mount a culvert and plunge down the embankment before hitting a tree. She was rushed to St Francis Hospital for treatment.

George Powers Mendell Sir Francis Hospital Goon Valley Powers Cooa Valley Brithoan Ridge

Air Mail Pilot and Mechanician Die in Plane Crash

Morristown N J reports a government all metal mail plane crashed this morning killing pilot Max Miller and mechanic Gustave Rierson. The aircraft reportedly dipped, burst into flames, and exploded on impact, with mail bags scattered by the blast. The men were killed instantly under the wreckage as the mail route to Ohio, Nebraska, and South Dakota was disrupted.

Morristown N. JT Max Miller Meehavmvan Gustave Rierson Prive Pline Ohio Sebrisia South Takoty

Colver Retires as Chairman of U S Trade Commission

Washington Sen W B Colver chairman of the Federal Trade Commission notified President Wilson that he did not wish re appointment when his term ends. In his letter he said he desires to engage in private business and will retire at expiration of his term.

Washington Senet W. B. Colver Federal , Trade Commission Wilson Commission Colver

Fear for safety of men captured by Mexican bandit

Mexico City September report says no information on the fate of Sandy Gardiner, a U S citizen, and W B Johnston, a British subject, kidnapped over a week ago by Pedr Zamore, the Wallisgo bandit, raising fears they may have been executed.

Mexico City Mexico

Esch Asks Rail Men To Hear His Analysis Of Bill

Representative John J. Esch invites railroad workers to a Riverside Park gathering on Thursday September 3 to discuss the railroad measure. He will be joined by Minnesota progressive Sydney Anderson and will seek input from brotherhood men on the bill and its potential impact on safety and conditions.

Esch Bill John J. Esch Coday Riverside Park Sydney Anderson Minnesota Eisther Beck Congress

Lure of Fine Clothes Lands Girl in Lockup

Ethel Garber aged nine is sent to sixty days in La Crosse county jail after pleading guilty to petty larceny. Police arrested her for shoplifting from local department and women’s wear stores. Little is known publicly. reports say she chose jail over a life of ease.

Ethet Garber la Crosse Molly Smit Central Gathlena Sherif Ben Gund

Harding Preparing Talk On Agricultural Issues

Senator Harding to deliver a speech outlining Republican policy on agriculture at the Minnesota State fair on September 8. Meanwhile a fire in Jefferson, Wisconsin destroyed two stores and a dwelling, with damage estimated around $20,000.

Harding Marion Senator Harding Minnesota Jerdison Hollindale

Tennessee Lower House Expunges Suffrage Records

Tennessee legislators clash over expunging from the journal the actions on ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. The house then moves to concur with the senate after striking August 22 proceedings, while officials in Washington see no immediate action and note potential legal tangles.

Tennessee Ashville Tenn Teaders House Senate Roberts Washington Thomson the Horse Seth Walker Pestentar State Department

Poles Reply to U S Halt Demand on Border

Poland rejects the U S demand to halt at the ethnographic frontier saying strategic concerns govern Poland's course. The statement warns of serious consequences if the counteroffensive stops at a fixed line without Soviet guarantees. It notes Poland's frontiers were violated by the Bolsheviks and cites Britain urging Soviet forces to halt at ethnographic borders.

Ashington Associated Press Poland United States Britain

Senate committee weighs Democratic campaign funds

George White, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, tells a Senate committee investigating campaign expenditures that he has no evidence supporting Governor Cox's charges about Republican fund quotas. He cites confidence in Cox but offers no detailed material to aid the inquiry. White estimates a $2,000,000 national fund could finance a presidential campaign, while noting the DNC has not set a budget. The party’s headquarters are in New York with branches in Chicago, St Francisco, and Washington. White mentions a single example of alleged sinister influence, the Republican yearbook published by William Barnes.

Phicago George White Democratic Nations Committee Senate Committee Cox Kenyon Write White Spencer Grand Central Palace New York Chicago St. Francisco Washington Sali William Bames

Coal Congestion Forces Short Suspension of Priority Order

Washington September 1 due to coal congestion at Atlantic ports the Interstate Commerce Commission suspended for five days its order giving priority to water shipments to New England states. This action pauses priority handling of coal shipments amid port congestion.

Washdington Atlantic Interstate Commerce Commission Teisr Ede New England

Mayor MacSwiney reported to sinking rapidly

London dispatches describe Cork mayor Terence MacSwiney near death after a long hunger strike. His brother stays at his side. reports say he cannot speak and shows signs of severe collapse. Royal officials weigh potential release but warn only the sovereign can act. Belfast clashes resume as shipsyard workers face troops amid heavy fire. One man killed in North Street as dockyard unrest escalates and curfews tighten.

Ondon Ford Tereonet MacSwiner Cork Prixcow Lord Stamfordham King George Wiliam Bottomley MaySwiney Belfast Shankhul North Street Milfield Wells

Morgan to Speak at Court House Tonight in Milwaukee

William J. Morgan, Milwaukee Republican candidate for attorney general, will speak at the court house steps at 8 o'clock this evening as part of his campaign tour. He is expected to address supporters and outline his platform for the nomination.

Morgan Court House Wiliam J. Morgan Milwaukee Will Apear

Women rally to register in Bay area election drive

Women’s organizations and labor groups mobilize to register voters in the Bay area. The Community Council on the Job reports strong turnout with 471 registered in Fourteenth ward and 228 of 242 voting-age women in the Third ward. Workers warn against partisan registration efforts and caution against campaign literature distribution.

Women’s Community Council Community Council Ishor Tn. la Crosse Dar Iriemts Eonoril Ecommunity Council

Miners Decide On Coal Wage Award After Meeting

Fiazelton Pa Sept 1 The full miners committee on the Culled Mine Workers of three anthracite districts met to decide policy on the coal labor award approved by President Wilson. Dissatisfaction appeared among some officers and men but leaders predicted acceptance and new demands to operators. In Pottsville many miners began vacations as unions halted work. 20 000 to 25 000 were out by noon. Lehigh Coal and Navigation and Pennsylvania Railroad tied up operations with mills and colliers idled.

Fiazelton Coal Commission Wwailson Umion Penting Pottsville Tri Marints M-1 Lehigh Coal and Navigation Tantber Creek Pennsylvania Railroad’ Company

Cox Preparing to Leave on Thursday Western Trip

Governor Cox focuses on state business before a western tour to rally support. Senator Atlen Pomerene from Chicago arrives to discuss campaign expenditures. Maxcy Robbins, Chicago loan company rep, is gravely ill at home. Census figures show notable population increases in Muskogee Oklahoma and Chicago revised figures released.

Columbus Cox Forrow Amore Atlen Pomerene Senate Chicasro Pomeren Chicago Maxcy Robbins Maxcy “Robbing Lacsé- Wiles Bircuice Company Mainshester

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