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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
1
The American Legion convention debates immigration policy calling for exclusion of Japanese and opposition to naturalization for certain groups. A vigorous protest against perceived prejudiced policy and a push to support citizens seeking rights are noted during the busy session.
Gov Philip Poor subject for mind reading exhibited in MLapasun Wisconsin tests. Private sorret proved faulty though some figures were written on a tablet and read by a reader, yet the post office address could not be read. A visitor was able to identify a person from a name passed on a tablet.
Democratic nominee Cox plans final campaign week in New York state with events around Madison Square Garden on Saturday night September 3. He will be accompanied by national committee chair George White and senator Pat Harrison as he tours key cities and counties in the state.
An explosion wrecked the home of Alderman Powers in Chicago today, waking him and four others. The blast caused other damage but no injuries, and Powers suspected political enemies planted the device.
Viscount Grey proposes a three point settlement to end the Irish question with one unified foreign policy for Britain and Ireland, free Irish self-government within two years, and British governance only temporarily, to be withdrawn as Ireland agrees a scheme. Rumors of plots in London rise as hunger strikers and reprisals cause fear of violence. In Cork, Mallow sacked after Sinn Fein action. Belfast sees funerals and tensions. Terence MacSwiney weak but breathing. Brixton reports no major change.
Tolman was elected president of the National Safety Council at its ninth annual session in Milwauk ee Wis. Delegates from 40 teams discussed accident prevention methods and plans for enhanced safety work in industries. Dr. George Payne outlined a safety education plan for St Louis public schools as a standard program. Eighteen deaths and millions in property losses from six industrial explosions in the US and Canada were cited.
William Woods a 45 year old lineman for Wisconsin Minnesota Hightead Bowyer Company was electrocuted yesterday afternoon when he touched a high voltage wire near 219 Class behind the rear pole. He was held to the pole by his belt, lowered to the ground and given medical aid but died at St Francis Hospital. Woods is survived by a sister in Pennsylvania.
Roosevelt says there are no objections to altering the League of Nations treaty with reservations as long as the intent is not nullified. He criticizes Senator Harding for implying a fixed Democratic policy and calls for clarity on Harding’s true stance.
Babe Ruth connected for his fifty third homer of the season in Philadelphia in the ninth inning of the first game of a doubleheader between New York and Philadelphia. The shot cleared the right field fence, marking another milestone for the star slugger.
Oshtrose Wis Sept 29 One of the three men implicated in the Ore Exchange Bank raid identified by the bank cashier as the shooter. The man served time as al Turner and as the others named Rogers and King were brought to a hospital bed patient unable to recall them. The three prisoners in county jail to be brought to court today or tomorrow.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania General W W Acterburs of the Pennsylvania Railroad told the Harrisburg chamber of commerce that nationalization of the railways could come through federal agreements and adjustment boards. He said labor leaders deny they seek such a plan and stressed it as a major public issue.
The La Crosse public health committee, aided by the Chamber of Commerce and city hospitals, has maintained a visiting nurse staff for seven years. They aid in epidemics, reduce mortality, and support families, with Armstrong and Je Simmons leading the city health department efforts. The group emphasizes the value of their selfless work beyond dollars and calls for expanded health reforms in the city.
Central division manager Walter A. Davidson addressed western Wisconsin Red Cross officials in La Crosse detailing the war effort and postwar duties. He highlighted 28,000 soldiers in hospitals needing recreation and communication aid, and noted home nursing and hygiene training by 11,518 women in the central division last year.
New York dispatch reports George White, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said Governor Cox faced questions and 16 speeches, while a Baltimore questioner was released. White warned that questioning Harding would bring jail, and urged the public to reject such “bad sportsmanship.”
Chicago players say some teammates tried to fix games to harm the pennant race and deny the White Sox the title. John Collins says they suspected players in the World Series and again on the current season east trip. If uncovering tax penalties, prosecutors may pursue charges for failure to file income reports.
S. Seltzer of Red Wing Advertising company told the specialty advertisers at Chicago that peak prices for 1921 are indicated for leather and paper tied goods and calendars. He cited paper costs on delivery basis and leather products as likely to fetch top prices for several months before lower raw materials influence the market.
The State Tax Commission set new valuations for Madison and Milwaukee street railway companies and utilities. Valuations include Grosse and Onalas Street Railway at 71.56 million with 568.60 tax, Madison Railways at 6.9 million with 17.06 tax, Milwaukee Electric Railway at 49 million with 758.13 tax, and Wisconsin Electric at 4 million with 75.81 tax. Other utilities cited include Wisconsin Minnesota Light and Power at 9 million with 170.58 tax.
In New York District Attorney Lewis announced a probe into a gamblers plot to bribe Brooklyn Nationals players to “throw” the coming World Series to the Cleveland Indians. If substantiated, gamblers and players could be charged with conspiracy. Chicago reports further confessions from White Sox players indicted over the 1919 World Series.
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