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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented remarks from Mt. Bored in Arete reflect heated debate over amendment reform, temperance policy, and women’s suffrage. The piece notes divided legislative support for reconsideration, hints at foreign policy chatter, and praises Justice and public service figures while warning against rigid partisanship.
Rushford boy Ian, an onlooker, was struck in the left cheek when a bat slipped from a pitcher during a game. The incident occurred during a community pennant event. he sustained a broken cheek and was believed to recover.
Governor Cox chargedWill H Lays deliberately lied under oath at Chicago during the senate committee investigation into Republican contributions. Cox said Hays claimed no quota while Cox asserted an $8 145 000 figure existed for Metropolitan projects. He spoke at the Wisconsin State Fair grounds and planned to Johannesburg, Chicago, then Minneapolis with more remarks.
Forest Hill Sept 4 Willem M Johnston, holder of the newcomer singles title, and Willem T Till den Hi, Wimbledon winner, advanced to the final of the thirty ninth national championship match tournament at the West Side Tennis Club. End of semi final showcased two distinct playing styles. The championship final with Johnston resting on the trophy will be played Monday.
United States trade data show seven months to July with foodstuffs imports rising to 1.157 billion dollars, up from 806 million in 1919. Exports for the period fell by about half a billion, totaling 1.1686 billion, against 1.687 billion last year.
The Imperial hotel hosted a luncheon for visiting American congressmen attended by the entire cabinet and about six hundred Japanese and American men and women. Premier Takeshi Har toasted President Wilson and Edward Bell, the American charge d affaires, and also spoke to the Japanese emperor.
At the Wis Badger state fair, officials report the season attendance will exceed 330000 for the week. Secretary Oliver E Hemey announced the milestone as ideal autumn weather continued to favor crowds.
In Washington Sept 4, Louisiana New Jersey and Mississippi may bar women from voting in the coming general elections. Mississippi Attorney General Robertson cited state registration rules four months prior to an election as barring women. National Woman's Party and party leaders report no replies from Louisiana and New Jersey officials, leaving the status uncertain.
In Philadelphia Pennsylvania on September 4 30 crew members rescued from a sunken submarine arrived at the Philadelphia navy yard aboard the destroyer Bid Ale after transfer from the battleship Ohio. Reports say sailors suffer chlorine inhalation while only the stern stayed above water. Lieutenant Commander Charles M Cooke Jr remains aboard the Ohio where a naval court of inquiry is held. Unofficial reports claim the submarine again broke away and sank the Ohio 150 feet off the Delaware capes.
Secretary Daniels approved a five percent pay rise for Navy workers under a new schedule to take effect on the upcoming payday, boosting pay for over 286000 naval employees. Clerical staff and four mercantile trades will see higher increases, with overall readjustments aimed at correcting inequalities in the present scale. The full schedule will be announced early next week, and Saturday work restrictions are to be reduced.
Muskogee Okla Sept 4 A kidnapping policy described as the first of its kind issued by an American sign company since delivery was announced. The policy for 13600 covers three daughters at 5000 dollars each.
Two locomotives collided on a single track before the trainstand as the Minnesota state fair opened. Thousands gathered to witness the spectacle and attendance reached about 14,145, one of the largest opening-day crowds in years, compared with 30,621 last year.
A government mailplane from Cheyenne to Salt Lake City received minor damage on landing here late today. None of the three occupants were hurt. The two accompanying planes remain at the scene and will not resume the journey until tomorrow at least.
J R Kenamrex, president of the Alabama division United Mine Workers of America, refused to delay the strike ordered by John G Lewis. He said many miners in Alabama had already stopped work and others who had not previously struck joined the walkout during the day.
Belfast remains quiet as another contingent of British soldiers and artillery arrive from England. Authorities tighten precautions to prevent rioting while railways and factories shuttered by disorders plan to resume Monday. Shipbuilders to London Tuesday seeking armed removal restrictions. William Connely, an Irish American, detained in connection with the murder of William McDowell, a wages carrier for factory workers.
The Letvian constituent assembly met in Paris on September 4 and ratified the treaty with Soviet Russia previously announced in August. The foreign ministry confirmed the agreement and stated its signing was completed last month.
Brooklyn remained first in the National League pennant race with Cincinnati, while Cleveland gained a half game on New York and Chicago. The Superkas sit two games ahead of New York, with Chicago and Chicago-New York in close pursuit. A day of one sided scores left Brooklyn and Cleveland showing strong performances.
Vermont is the first state counted in the 1920 census to report a population decline since 1910. The state totals 352,421, down 3,538 people or 4.0 percent, after a 1910 gain of 12,315. Grand Rapids area Michigan shows gains with Kent County at 183,041 and 23,1806 increase.
Gas from straw, produced by destructive distillation at Arlington Virginia, shows explosive qualities to drive an automobile and potential use for illumination. Experts say the possibilities of straw gas are not yet fully determined and continue tests with various straws to model a plant for distillation.
Benton Harbor Mich mid September reports Jack Dempsey manager Tuck Kearns said no fight Monday between Dempsey and Billy Miske unless Jim Dougherty of Philadelphia serves as referee. Michigan boxing chief Bigler denied Dougherty due to no Michigan license. Floyd Fussimmons promoted Tiger said a conference with managers would smooth the matter and no fight would be called off.
Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt cancels a Hamilton Club appearance in Chicago citing the Republican National Committee request to avoid taking sides in the State factional primary fight. He notes his well known position and explains he could not speak without addressing the split.
President Pessoa signed two decrees lifting the banishment of Brazil's former imperial family. The action, affecting about 40 relatives, will permit their return to Brazil and the bodies of the late former emperor Dom Pedro and the empress.
At the Milwaukee State Fair a jaguar escaped from its cage during a 25,000 spectator audience watching airplane stunts. The animal dived behind a platform, was located by a trainer, and recaptured after the trainer simulated jaguar cries. The escape and return occurred openly with little public awareness.
Winona Minn Sept 4 Misa Frances Willard Thompson daughter of the Her and Mrs William EB Thompson becomes the first woman in the Winona district of the Methodist Episcopal church to receive a preacher license. She is a Hamline University graduate.
The piece details Wisconsin war women leaders urging votes on war issues, praising the Inter-Departmental Committee and noting nonpartisan community work, while reporting on school preparations. Read of school redecorations, new barracks at Hogan and Logan, boundary changes, and plans for sanitation and updated classrooms.
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