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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1923
Page
6
Foreign exchange fell sharply at the opening after Britain's election results. Demand slid nearly four cents to 4 dollars, with shipper quotes down 4, extra points 17 amid trading uncertainty.
Osbach and Nebel, by Associated Press, urge three year terms for Grover Berndoll and others in the Bergdoll case. Nebel seeks three years for Ker Sugers, six for Eugene Silsen, and six deaths for Faust Ciacarin, amid arguments on punishment and wartime loyalty.
The piece analyzes Republican splits on President Coolidge view of the League of Nations with reservations and the political implications for his 1924 prospects. It also weighs fiscal policy on railroads, Muscle Shoals, farming relief, and the president's conservative stance shaping future debate. The report notes French observers’ approval of Coolidge's stance on inter allied debts and France.
Joseph Dwyer, 20, of Sisterville Ohio, spent his last twenty cents for fourteen feet of rope to hang himself. Fred Anderson, who found him suspended from a telephone pole in time to save his life, recalls the incident after the rope proved insufficient for the attempted suicide. The hardware store keeper had sold the rope after Dwyer jokingly claimed he needed it to end his life.
Alexander, a Macon grocer, found guilty by jury in the city court of Issadlr and battery after a flogging of Perr, storekeeper, on the night of August 9, 1928. Judge Holmes Johnson sentenced Perr to six months on the chain, five months suspended on payment of 400 and costs. His attorney filed a notice of appeal.
Decatur, Illinois. Ray Gill of San Antonio, Texas, 26, attempted to rob the State Bank of Niantic. He rushed a revolver through a window, ordered money, fired when confronted by the cashier, and fled into a nearby alley as bystanders and police converged.
Joseph Schillinglaw of Westport was sentenced to twenty years in the state penitentiary at Waupun by Superior Court on Friday for criminal assault against a minor girl. The case stemmed from a former service member's actions in Madison.
Closing prices list a wide range of industrials and utilities including American Car and Foundry, American Woolen, Copper trusts, Central Leather, Gulf and West Indies sugar and oils. Ex-dividend events and notable shifts touch Gulf, Northwestern, St. Paul, Canadian Pacific, Kennecott, Reading, Pennsy, and Southern Railway components with broader mentions of Harvester and Parker, while the market notes reference general activity in metals, oils, and machinery.
Ohio declines to schedule a Wisconsin game delaying Badger home contest plans. Notre Dame Nebraska talks loom as Missouri Valley meeting determines Braska and Wisconsin options. Yeomen Hill Poultry Show in Madison attracts crowds with daily talks, culling demos, and local prize offerings. Sophyis in charge with La Crosse as a prominent poultry center.
The article reports Baldwin retained his seat with a 6,309 majority in Worcestershire Bewley district, a rise of 626, and J Rumsey MacKinald won Aberavon with 17,437 votes. It notes surprise upset of Winston Churchill by Pethick-Lawrence, Lloyd George re-elected in Cardigan, and Warwick Countess defeated in Warwick Leamington.
The Mexican president arrives in Mexico City after Calpulalil meeting with his cabinet. War Secretary Serrano and Interior Secretary Calvigo predict the revolt led by Sanchez and Huerta will be crushed soon. Serrano notes Sanchez controls eleven battalions, with three loyal. De la Huerta remains largely unknown.
At McCook Field the attempt by Lt Jato A Mutrendy to beat the world altitude record ended prematurely due to mechanical issues. A teletype showed 27,000 feet reached before barograph calibration reduced the figure by several hundred feet. Officials said the attempt to surpass Sid Lacointe's 36,555 foot record failed.
Patersalag Va authorities report a Norfolk and Western Cannonball express car robbery on Thursday from Norfolk to Richmond. Express messenger Joseph T. Stevens of Richmond and two bandits were involved. Initial company figures listed the loot at 8500, later corrected to 37063 dollars.
L M Goddard marks his 90th birthday at 1622 Ring Street Ate with quick spending day and many friends sending congratulations.
A Wisconsin woman says she believes her husband is dead after letters and a body were linked to Alding Sailstad. She told reporters she cannot shake the belief even as a supposed interview with an insurance claimant stirs new questions. Local authorities pursue leads while courts have already declared Sailstad legally dead.
Milwaukee doctor Erwin was sentenced to ten days in the county jail on a charge of striking an automobile while intoxicated. He immediately appealed the case to the circuit court.
John Keller, a grocer who recently died, left an estate valued at 32 000 in personal property and 840 000 in real estate. His son Joseph A. Koller was appointed administrator by County Clerk on evidence day. No will was left.
Lansing reports indicate Michigan Aggie football captain J Tar-Iar of East Cleveland and Richard Demerel of Lansing have been suspended indefinitely by President R. S. Shaw after the Hesperian society expelled Taylor and Demerri for involvement in a liquor incident.
Monroe Rader of Cubs City Wisconsin was given a four year term in the state penitentiary by Judge Shonmute bh Kalmey on a manslaughter verdict. A Lafayette county circuit court jury deliberated nine hours before convicting him for shooting Elmer Ellsworth, hotel proprietor of New Tile Virs, Wisconsin, in November after a dispute at a local establishment.
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