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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1920
Page
1
A dense analysis outlines Republican tensions over Plott and Blaine, noting a shift to independent candidacy against Blaine, mixed reactions among labor groups, and investigations impacting party unity. The piece cites Leuroot, Font, and Mooner in a broad critique of strategy and voter behavior amid wartime and domestic issues.
Kansas City reports trace stolen $173000 in Liberty bonds from a Wall Street burglary to a Chicago advertising man labeled Lord W. Wilson. He, detained by Detective Sergeant James J. Geran, claimed possession via a dealer chain but denied knowledge of the bonds’ origins. The case ties to a $5 million securities theft over years with suspects pursued from Kansas City to New York.
Tentative plans outline speaking trips by Senator Harding to both coasts with a coast to coast itinerary. Officials say a decision may take days and would keep him away from Marion for most of the period from late September into October. The proposed list includes New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Madison Omaha St Louis Sioux City Sioux Falls Pierre Bismarck Pierre? Boise City Salt Lake City Denver Reno Tulsa Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle Spokane With a western swing starting around September 37 and eastern cities to follow in October.
In San Antonio Texas a plot to kill General Alvaro Obregon president elect of Mexico and Generals Elias Galles Francisco Serrano and Benjamin Hill has been exposed. Mexican circles friendly to Obregon announced the unraveling of the conspiracy and alleged the role of a prominent Mexican ally of Obregon in the plot.
Wisconsin lawmakers prepare to rejoin Congress as Harding supporters push fiscal credit bills. James G. Monahan of Darlington leads a Wisconsin contingent. Lampert and Voigt offices remain active handling passports and Washington affairs. The rural credits proposal, championed by C. E. Tindall, T. McFadden and supporters, seeks a personal rural credits system to aid student graduates and farmers with long term loans.
Rival boats Capitol and Hill are linked to a possible river race. Captain Wilcox of the G. W. Hill disputes a reference to faster boats, while old timers recall palmy river days. A stake-supported test run, possibly Trempealeau to Trempealeau, is floated with Interstate Fair week as a potential occasion.
Sept 11 reports from Cork describe Terence MacSwiney in an exhausted, unconscious state as officials note death could come at any hour. Police doubled security around the prison while crowds dwindled. mass prayers planned in Irish churches if he remains alive.
A meeting in support of the Irish Republic will be held at Yeomen Hall on Wednesday evening September 15 under the Andrew Jackson branch of the Friends of Irish Freedom. Prominent speakers will explain the Republic of Ireland’s achievements. Lawrence Grinnell of Dail Eireann may speak. The campaign for the Irish loan opens in this district at the event. Public invitation extended.
Chicago hearings into Gov Cox charges reveal Democratic efforts to raise campaign money from federal workers. Aberdeen clerks testified of a $40 monthly levy amid high living costs. Women employed in internal revenue offices described pressure and a term likened to blackmail. Senate leaders clash over propriety while debates shift to fund-raising methods.
Dr. A. T. Conley aged 72, longtime Cannon Falls physician for 44 years, died at home after illness from a stroke he suffered four years ago. He was a former president of the Goodhue County Medical Society and well known in regional medical circles.
In Battle Washington Cox of Ohio addressed a large arena audience as prohibition entered the presidential race. Cotterill accused Harding of wet ties while praising Cox’s Ohio record on Sunday closing laws and moral leadership. The event followed a campaign day of press attacks and letters pressuring Cox to declare his stance on liquor.
Three United States army airplanes returning to New York after a fight to Notue Alaska arrived at Telegraph Creek British Columbia late yesterday from White Horse D C. One aircraft lost an axle. the others will remain at Telegraph Creek until repairs are effected.
Reshehomd Minnesota September 11 Special The Fillmore County Sheep Growers association shipped their first carload of wool to National Wiel Warehouse and Star age company of Chicago as part of a cooperative pool effort despite regional market challenges.
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