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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1922
Page
1
Six airmen die when two planes collide and crash in flames at Langley Field Virginia. The Martins and Fokker scout plane are involved. wreckage and fires prevent rescue efforts as witnesses report casualties and chaos.
A construction site tragedy reports an engineer killed after becoming trapped in an elevator car during maintenance work. Investigators are reviewing safety protocols and equipment handling to determine how the accident occurred and prevent future incidents at similar facilities.
China agrees to pay Japan forty million yen for the Shantung railroad and an additional amount for public properties in the Klaoehaow district. Civil and military administration shift to China on November 10, while Shantung railway transfers to Chinese control on January 1. The settlement follows Washington conference terms restoring territory to China.
A Reedburg man reportedly offers no reason for his resignation as community concerns rise. In a separate incident, Tolleson is fined $52.50 and Nundahl is slightly injured after a car crash en route home. Witnesses and police at Central station note a Tuesday night collision near a culvert and examine the driver's statements while a broader political reshuffle unfolds.
In a surprising development on Wednesday, Bezd ek declined the offer to manage the Phillies as reports from Tenn State indicate the Philadelphia National region receives the rejected bid. The decision keeps Bezd ek in college coaching, with officials confirming the continued search for a suitable manager.
Unclear OCR fragment details a Newport mayoral result with garbled names and dates. The readable portion confirms an individual noted as mayor serving a prolonged term, with references to a reappointment or swearing in and a Tuesday event.
In Superior Wisconsin Herbert Vestin and Alginsen Vestin brothers aged 34 and 18 died in a gas blast while Vestin dug a well on the George Le Pugadee farm in Dress Aide lion Talk county. Vestin descended to rescue his brother. neighbors recovered the victims with gas masks. A funeral is planned for Friday.
Unclear fragmentary report mentions Schumann-Heine and several misformatted names amid garbled text. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable portions.
In Arcadia Wisconsin experienced workers known as swampers labor despite advanced ages. The article notes they are among the hardest workers in the camp and highlights efficiency and persistence of these veteran laborers. Also mentions Michigan spent 4000 to recapture three convicts escaped from Marquette prison with 3700 in rewards offered.
California jail escape case widens as authorities seek possible helpers. Husband Armour Phillips faces scrutiny over movements before the escape while investigators review three potential accomplices and a painted over coupe tied to the suspect.
The article reports a surge in counterfeit liquor tied to bootlegging, with amateurs common in the trade. W. H. Moraga, chief of the service, describes public hearings and appropriations, noting counterfeit work spreading from border areas and impacting buyers and sellers in the rum trade.
Senate and House move identical rural credits bills to Congress proposing a new farm credits department within the existing farm loan system. The measure would authorize 60 million dollars in loans split evenly among twelve farm loan banks, with government subscriptions totaling 56.0 million. Banks would be allowed to rediscount farm paper with maturities from six months to three years.
Wisconsin senator La Follette led a Senate resolution urging the secretary of agriculture to report on the Armour Morris merger. The move, backed by critics, questions potential unlawful immunity and seeks a speedy investigation by the federal trade commission into possible unfair competition and consolidation within the packing industry.
Fire destroyed fifteen horse stables and racing equipment owned by Harry Palmer and Robert Kane at the fair grounds. Loss placed at 2500 with $1500 on buildings and $1000 on gear. Alarm at 12:30 from a resident. damage believed caused by a lighted lantern or similar item. Fire spread before Central Station response. most clothing and paraphernalia burned.
President Harding argues against congressional control of extended government aid to shipping companies. The issue dominates executive session discussions as Senate Commerce Committee deliberates Madden amendment and supports removing or retaining the proposed annual authorization.
A Madison man driving near Portage was killed when his car was struck by a train from Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. The collision occurred late afternoon, the driver died at a hospital shortly after the impact. Police indicate the driver misjudged the distance and was struck by the engine.
Directors of Vacuum Oil Co on Tuesday approved a 3 for 1 stock dividend and transferred 45 million dollars from surplus to paid in capital. Pioneer woman Mrs John Tucksone dies. survived by husband four children and several sisters and brothers.
Historic session at Buckingham Palace as King proclaims a new Irish Free State with Healy sworn in as first governor general. Provisional government and parliament dissolve. permanent institutions to replace them amid a largely ceremonial ceremony and public display. The move marks Ireland's transition to constitutional governance under a new commonwealth framework.
Andrew of Greece banished by Athens revolutionary government returns in Rome with Princess Alice and four daughters. He meets Pope Pius XII at the Vatican and offers thanks for the timely intervention that spared him from a death sentence. Meanwhile prime minister Gonnart and other ex-ministers face trial.
In Bollder Junction Wisconsin two months ago Charles Cars an old trapper vanished from a cabin near Bere Abe. Friends believe foul play occurred while authorities have slated an inquiry. Personal effects were found intact, with snipping paraphernalia indicating hesitation or distress.
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