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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1923

Page

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Big Rum Landing Reported Successful on Fourth Coast

Atlantic City reports success of a fourth coast landing by rum runners from Atlantic City area. Four sailing vessels linked to the ram flee operations, previously seen off Highlands, now near the famous seaside resort. In New York, the Dutch schooner Zephond was seized by the Paner Board for violation of Prohibition laws, with champagne and liquor valued over $206 found aboard.

Granth City N. 1 Atlantic City Richlands AE Q Highlands Nehar Famosa York

SAILSTAD SUNSHINE GIRL SWOONS AT MEETING WITH LOVER

At a Stoutville gathering the Sunshine Girl Miss Andersen swooned during an affectionate moment with Sailstad and was revived shortly after. The pair exchanged a twilight letter expressing devotion and plans to see each other again, as Wisconsin’s political scene and local figures buzz around the episode.

Sailstad Sweethraet Mies Anderenn Sanstad Aimee Thease Marslice Thar Andersen

Judge Graass Chosen State Head Of Walton League

Judge Graass elected leader of the Walton League at a Friday meeting in Amerton. The event names the official date as December 2. The ceremony included remarks on the committee and upcoming activities.

Judge Graass Walton League

Bonus Debates Over Veterans Bonus Stir in Congress

In Washington many lawmakers seek guidance from President Coolidge on a veterans bonus for ex servicemen. Some vow to back him, others fear primary losses. John R. Quinn of the American Legion argues Coolidge's stance. cost estimates vary from 4 to 5 billion dollars plus a potential surplus after payments. The issue hinges on receipts, debt impact, and future tax revisions as Congress weighs action and timing.

White House Mr. Coolidge John R. Quinn Te American Legion Coolidge Qin Fidversary Prem Bram Eich Congress Rangers Tatanen

Canadian tracemen vote on strike action

Report from Petrot, Mich cites the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees in Canada announcing an imminent strike vote. Details were limited as the Associated Press notes the union has scheduled discussions but has yet to confirm a firm date or action.

Petrott Mich Canady Brotherhood of Maintenance Tiploresco Tatharers

Gets Life For Killing Wrong Man In Wisconsin

Lavania was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary by Judge Belden after a trial in Racine. The case revealed Lavania intended to shoot Stanley Mastens but killed Kutmeris instead. The March incident occurred last year as details emerged in court.

Ractne Wis Lavania Belden Eirenit Tete, Kinniers Lavanis Stanley Mastenshot Kutmeris

Santa Claus Warns Children to Be Good This Week

The note from Santa Claus urges children to study hard over the weekend and stay on the nice list. He mentions giving toys to well behaved kids and thanks those helping their mothers at home. He emphasizes that only good students deserve presents and good behavior.

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Farmer Near Salem Takes Own Life In FarmShed

Raymond C. Desjer, coroner, reported a farmer near West Salem, Gustave Rhode, aged about 60, killed himself early Saturday after morning chores. No note was found. Brother George Thode found him in a shed. life could not be saved. Rhode had long health problems. The body was turned over to a West Salem undertaker.

Gustave Rhode Rhode Bowen Failig Tawyer Evers George Thode Rhodes Thodes Fehildren Treat J Fester Taymond Lark Coraney Thvyer Salem West Salem

What America Means to Us Is Discussed at Normal School

Peter Collins, industrial expert lecturer, spoke on what America means to us and denounced organized radicalism. He defined communism, warned of red-radicalism, and argued it opposes God, the commandments, and American morality, urging cooperation and continued progress.

America Peter Collins Normal School Collins United States Knights of Columbus Bir Mis Colimran Ve Itile Academic de Rjon God Himsel Christigan Carpenter Lenin Witself Frederick Engle Mr. Collins Collings

Gales Withdraws From Presidential Race In Mexico

The Associated Press reports General Calles renounced his presidential candidacy and offered service to Obregon against the insurgent De La Huerta Sanchez forces in Vera Cruz and Jal ico. Rebel leaders claim progress while government spokesmen say the campaign advances smoothly. Battles and church bells mark the moment as nerves rise in Vera Cruz and surrounding states.

Vera Cruz Associated Press Plutarco Callies Obregon Guadalupe Sanchez Adolfo de la Huerta Sucd Prytareo Calles Jallaco General Calles Upn Joaquin Amaro Tuan Andrew Alamanao Tuesta Tapate Ohrepon Coun Enrique Estrada Jalicco Jias Juarez Mexico Calles Order Office Guerrero Fere Cruz Sanches Adolfo Della Huerta

Exciting film ends with accidental gun discharge

In Dodgeville Wisconsin a pistol belonging to the chief of police discharged during a moving film. The weapon fired, wounding spectator Fred Bennett, a railroad worker, who said it was the most exciting movie he had ever seen. The chief, deeply involved in the picture, allowed the pistol to slip from his pocket.

Alloperis Pierre Nase Simech Fred Bennett

Accident Blasts Alky Conveyors Change of Getaway

A car crash near Fourth and Morinet Coulee left the Ford with both right wheels ripped off. DRIVER A. Dagnon of Wisconsin escaped injury while police report a stash of six bottles of liquor found in the vehicle. Dagnon, who says he drove the car, cannot recall the moments before the crash. He was taken to the station for questions as officers removed the wreckage, with arraignment expected before County Judge Brindley.

Pourth Morinet Coulee AL Dagnon Berry Ile Wis Escpe Pulice Eutral Pane Vhoysat Dagnon Tie Lieth Reznous Paenon Lowe Tina Felice Dranon Hisen & Philips County Tudge Brindley

Miller-Rose Firm Loses Suit Over Automobile Wreck

Miller-Rose company sued TP Keernum of Lanesboro in dade county court Friday for damages of 125 dollars after a collision with the firm’s car driven by an agent Nelson. The jury ruled for the defendant with no damages awarded.

Miller-Rose Miller-Rose Company AL Keernum Lanesboro Dade Jtents Kyerum Brownshire Kryernum BR. ¥. Ahlstrom Topp & Larsen Preston Krernum Nelaot Matt Newburg Frnk Mader Louis Hirhneimier

Annual Boy Scout Financial and Educational Campaign

If you have been missed, cut this out and mail it to the treasurer with your check. This is the ANNUAL BOY SCOUT FINANCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL campaign for the instruction Scouts and is endorsed by La Crosse men who are also doing their share financially. The Boy Scout slogan The Boy of meaty is the Man of Tomorrow. La Crosse Council Boy Scouts of America La Crosse Wis December To Oct. 1 1924 Address CHARACTER BUILDING PATRIOTISM CITIZENSHIP TRAINING.

la Crosse C ‘Rosse Council BOY Scouts OF America la Crosse, Wis

FAMILY QUARRELS AND DIVORCE PLAN ALLEGED BY POLICE

Police allege a Milwaukee area murder plot tied to family quarrels and divorce. George Shaughnessy says BE Ray Tompkins a real estate dealer and former Milwaukee Normal School instructor confesses to killing Bele Tompkins. His four children were involved in the investigation as authorities traced the crime. The body was found near Lake Joan in Ozaukee county after Tompkins allegedly severed the head and disposed of it in a furnace before placing the body in a car.

Walker George Shaughneely Ray *Pompkins Milwaukee Normal School Contesse Bele Tnpkins Eomece Bay Toupkinix Morane Tompking Whitefish Bay Robert Xenod Mwe Tompkins Ravine Ozaukee Counnry Lake Joan Henry Schmidt Phil Westfall John Bauschek Eugene Awongert Iwith Tompkins Einy Frida

Weather Report For Da Crosse And Vhinlt

Unsettled tonight with a Sunday of rain or snow and little temperature change. National and regional reports note chilly conditions across the Upper Midwest, with Minnesota and nearby states showing mixed precipitation chances and brief cool spells.

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