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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1920

Page

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Corn and Grain Show to Draw Big Crowd Here

Merchants' Bureau dinner discussed a January state corn and slafn show planning two exhibit and meeting buildings. Chamber of Commerce officials outlined forthcoming arrangements, including use of Elka wall space and entertainment acts, with committees appointed to oversee festivities.

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Sicilian Quake Takes Heavy Toll in Sicily

Reports from Uatanta and surrounding villages recount a violent earthquake that devastated Cormlvelpe and damaged magnet district properties. Many injured, rescue efforts ongoing as tremors continued. authorities urge caution amid widespread destruction.

Tilgers Cormlvelpe Wis

Weather record misspelled notes frost and warming trends

A weather record fragment reports rising temperatures and heavy frost across Minnesota and nearby areas. It mentions frost warnings for tonight and fair, warmer conditions later, with scattered references to river forecast data and flood heights.

Sas Gu Sevyerd Otrossu

Ohio man chosen as commander of American Legion

Cincinnati man W. Galbrath Jr named national commander at the Legion's second annual convention in Cleveland. Next year's meeting slated for Kansas City. Executive committee to meet today to handle convention referrals and policy actions include military defense and debt justice. Nurse Theresa Armstrong of Milwaukee died after auto strike in East Cleveland. condolences authorized to her relatives. driver charged with manslaughter and violating traffic rules.

Cleveland F. W. Galbrath, Jr Cincinnati America Legion Kangus City The Legion Ue Morricanizasion Ue Morricanizasion Commmission New York Legon Cardinal Pringingc Iron Lite Te Amstrieg 1 Commission Ask Post Inhur Glien Sresterdas Wisconsin Delas Aton Asker Theresa Armstrong Red Cross Hast Cleveland American Legion Milwaukee Wisconsin Urmny Superior Fast Cleveland Asjistant

They Marched in France They March Again in Cleveland

Soldiers and army nurses paraded through crowded sidewalks in Cleveland amid cheering crowds to the strains of multiple bands. The National American Legion convention drew thousands, with 20 000 or more lining the routes.

France Cleveland Hemderaey National Convention Aumerican Legion

Oshirosh Wis Jailbreaker Captured After Escape

Frank Paulus and Stanley Guenther aged 46 escaped from the bounty jail on Monday. They were found Thursday afternoon in a brickplace. Paulus faced municipal court and pled guilty to stealing a 65 bicycle sold for 10. He was sentenced to one year in state prison at Waupau. In New York the Stock Exchange approved amending its constitution to raise dues from 100 to 300 per year.

Oshirosh Wis Frank Paulus Asc Av Stanley Guenther Bounty Slupene Brown Company Shere Food du Lac Jude Waupue Boost Exchange York New York “Stock Exchange

Polish Armies Report Two Russian Cities Taken

Polish forces reportedly captured two Russian cities, including an important town 45 miles south of Vilna and Pinsk, as the northeast advance continues. Lithuania’s capital Lida was near fall, with the Polish-Ukrainian front pushing along the entire front and bolstvik forces withdrawing toward Grodno and Saray railway junction in Byelorussia.

Warsaw Astod Hac Potesia Bolshdvik Sorat Pisk Grodno Valhynia Saray

Cox Campaigning in Kansas Today

Governor Cox continued campaigning in Kansas with morning events at Topeka breakfasting with the First Voters League and scheduled talks at Newton at noon and Wichita that night. He aims to rally support as a Democratic presidential candidate across the state.

Cox Kansas Hutchinson Ean Gox Ohio Topeka Voters’ League IC Newton Wichita

Flood Halts Traffic Through Italy France Tunnel

A flood disrupts traffic via the Mcenix tunnel linking Italy and France. Dora River inundation halts transit, with San Apert village damaged and multiple fatalities reported as rescue efforts continue.

Denis Tuain Itaiss Mcenix Italy France Vilaze San Apert Yand

Safety First Work by the Railroads Produces Results

Milwaukee dispatch reports safety programs over six years reduced railway deaths and injuries. From 1910 to 1928 deaths of workers and passengers fell from 3,383 to 2,781 and other measures show lower casualties despite higher traffic. Aims include a new marine navigation section of the National Safety Council.

Milwaukee Wss Safety. Com Dunn Lols Marine and Navigation Section National Safety Council

Wind Interferes With Golf Tourney In Atlanta

Wind disrupted the second annual Opel championship in Atlanta on September 30. The gusts hurled balls off course and hindered players, with many scores likely not under par.

Atlanta Bre

Galveston Waterfront Fire Destroys Pier and Cotton Plant

A massive blaze at Pier 45 in Galveston originating in sulfur bins destroyed Pier 35 and damaged the Cotton Concentration company plant. About 3500 bales of cotton burned, cargo losses reach around 1 million plus, with ships, sulfur storage, and a milling plant also destroyed. Firefighting efforts faced strong winds. injuries were few, insurance covers the losses, inclining toward total loss estimates.

Galveston Tes Pier Tratian Etig Pier 85 Enttam Anchor Milling Company Pier 35

French labor congress debates social revolution vs restraint

Paris September 30. At Orleans the French labor federation faces a choice between social revolution and moderation. The fracture stems from a failed May strike driven by minority elements pressing for Drencn labor to join the unified socialist party and the Third International. The moderate faction seeks to keep unions professional.

Paris Lbor Orleans French Unified Socialist Party

Sugar Prices Dip To Year Low In New York Market

Sugar prices slid again in New York on Sept 30 setting new yearly lows for both raw and refined grades. Federal Sugar Refining reduced its prices by a half cent to 13 cents per pound for fine granulated. Raw sugar also fell to a lower delivered price amid duty changes. Mine wage talks near stalemate as mine owners and miners fail to agree on wages in London.

New York Federal Sugar Refining Company London

Poland needs grain for Poland and United States aid

A cable from the Polish purchasing bureau states forty percent of Poland lacks grain and farming supplies due to the Russian Soviet invasion and eastward advance. It calls for immediate shipment of 150000 tons of grain from the United States to Poland. Beri & Ky Wilson reduce shirt wholesale prices from 1.50 to 24.00 dollars per dozen, and expect no current cuts by other manufacturers.

Poland New York United States Troy N. Y Beri &Ky Wilson

Ten Gamblers Made 250000 Declares Attell

Abe Attell, former featherweight champion, claimed in New York that ten gamblers earned at least 250000 by bribing Chicago American League team members during the 1979 World Series. He spoke of a mastermind and aides, promising later to reveal names and particulars.

New ‘York Sept Chicago Abe Attell Attell

Storm warnings issued by U S Weather Bureau extend from Atlantic coast to Lakes

The Weather Bureau issued storm warnings along the Atlantic coast to Maine and on Lakes Erie and Huron. A southern storm off Florida moves north toward Georgia coast, with another system forming over Virginia. Storm signals shown from Bitteras to Saint. rains general along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts with local rain in the Great Lakes region. Cooler weather forecast east of the Mississippi with frosts in the central and upper Tennessee and Ohio valleys. Lake shipping warned as lake captains take precautions amid heavy freight and passenger traffic this season.

Athantic Maine Huron Seaboard Florida Georgia Virginia Bitteras Sfaint Atlantic Coast Gulf Atlantic States Dronz Gulf Coast Great Lakes Rocky Mountains Bureau Gulf States Mobile Ala New Orleans Dallas Oklahoma Mississippi Valley Upper Lake Region Ohio Valley Tennessee Assissippi Madama Toronto

Jury Action Halts Baseball Scandal In Cook County

Brooklyn report notes Cook county grand jury continues probe into the $100,000 world series scandal. Chief Justice McDonald ordered the inquiry. Henry A. Brigham foreman says investigation proceeds without interference from objections by State's Attorney Maclay Moyne. Plan to test grand jury legality mentioned. results expected.

Bicago Maclay Moyne Cook County Grand Jury McDonald Dr. Hoynt iLegal Henry A. Brigham Frank Brizsham McDonatd New York Bappy Felgeh John J. McGraw New York Giants Benny Kanff Fred Toney Bis Club Ranff Heinié Zimmerman Toney

Navy blimp crashes into mountain peak injuring four

Los Angeles Sept 30 The navy dirigible balloon C-6 became lost in a dense fog while en route from San Diego to San Pedro for fleet maneuvers and crashed into a mountain peak near Hollywood. Five crew were aboard. four were injured as the craft tumbled about 200 feet down Laurel Canyon. Port officials at Chicago convention report 150 engineers and port experts gathered to discuss waterways and canal projects including Chicago harbor and a Great Lakes to Gulf deep waterway.

Los Angeles Cal San Diego San Pedro Hollywood Laurel Hart Chicago rAmariéen Association of Port Wuthores Great’ Lakes Gulf

Nothing to it declares Gandil in hospital remarks

Gandil in Loftkin Texas hospital room says there is nothing to the graft and bribery stories about the 1919 World Series. He doubts what Jackson and Williams told the press and promises a statement when able. He notes harmony at work and says conspiracies may exist but those who testify or waive will face prosecution.

Dorney Grand Jury Warner Hotel Chicago Maclay Hayne Chienago White Sox Oere

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