19 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1922
Page
1
The La Crosse Interstate Fair plans a larger exposition with a modern livestock display building funded by 23 businessmen who pledged 10 090 dollars. A 5 000 seat livestock judging pavilion and a 10 000 seat grand stand are planned along with two more display buildings to be financed by stock and bonds.
La Crosse's biggest fair fills buildings and tents as exhibitors surge. Vendors report record entries and extended grounds activity with parades, contests, and a packed schedule drawing attendees from the region.
In Jackson California a mine disaster at the Argonaut shaft left forty two men found entombed and five more later confirmed dead after rescue efforts. Fire and gas trapped workers as crews drilled through rock to reach survivors, uncovering two bulkheads and signs of life before the grim tally grew.
Wisconsin and Minnesota highway officials unveil a cross state plan to improve bridge turnpikes and interstate routes. The initiative seeks legislative approval next session, with officials from La Crosse and Winona coordinating on bridge projects and enforcement cooperation to curb highway infractions.
President Harding plans to send a written message to the House on the soldiers bonus bill, signaling a likely veto. White House officials declined to reveal the message’s content while bonus advocates claim a two thirds House majority exists, though Senate opposition is greater. Opponents say they will exceed the veto margin in the Senate after a Monday canvass.
A fragmented weather note reports cool temperatures and a slow rising trend through the night. Conditions are described as Wednesday frigid with a gradual warming later, affecting Tousco party and commission plans tonight.
France cabinet unani mously backs pacific policy and withdrawal of troops from Asia Monaro urging settlement through diplomacy and peace conference. Britain to act alone if needed to protect Dardanelles as Downing Street affirms, with Curzon to Paris to advocate British views amid mixed public and cabinet signals.
Potsdam report says former Emperor William will marry Princess Here miné You Sehoensieh Carolath, previously Princess Reuss of the Tider, with a November wedding likely. The announcement cites consent from the former kaiser’s sons and crown princesses, minus Crown Prince Friedrich William, who did not attend.
A Ford roaster belonging to R. W. Ster mis was reported stolen near Fifth vod day and recovered by police in an alley between Vine and Plie streets after a resident phoned in. The car had been parked on the street about 41 o'clock.
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