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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1923

Page

6

Governor N Cray Faces Threat to Remain in Office

Indiana governor Warres T. McCray confronts a political and legal onslaught with 1971 embezzlement and theft charges, numerous civil suits, and bankruptcy actions. Republican leaders weigh impeachment if convicted, while a federal probe looms and assets may be liquidated. James P. Goodrich backs a rescue effort but creditors doubt recovery.

Harold C. Ferightner The Tritone Porssaron Indiana Warres T. McCray McCray Prin Brhanka Inne Wa “Nlite Gtads Wateh Bed Mneh Indianapolis Mce Cray

Wees Insurrection in House Forces Rule Change Fight

Republican insurgents in the House won their clash over rules by delaying the speaker vote until the regulars conceded. Progressives argued for amendments on the floor and a vote on the rules in record time. Wisconsin led the group with John M. Nelson prominent, aided by Minnesota Dakota and Illinois members.

House of Representatives Dakota Tlmeds Wisconsin John M. Nelson Nelson

Obituary of Christian Mosher from Onalaska area

Christian Mosher died Saturday at his Onalaska home at age stated in obituary. Born in Switzerland he immigrated to the United States in the late 19th century. Surviving Mrs. Mosher and six children include Christian Mosher Jr in Onalaska Peter and Godfred Mosher in Invernans Mont Mrs Gibbert Staton Melrose Mrs MT Larkin and Mrs William Lumley La Crosse Funeral services set for Monday at 2 40 p.m. at the home with Rev Julius Berghoz officiating.

Christian Mosher Chylatian Mocter Onalaska Mr. Mosher Switzerland America Alx Enna Suuphvers Christian Mosher, Jr Onalan Peter Godfred Mosher Invernans Mont Gibbert Staton Melrose MT. Larkin William Lumley la Crosse Juiius Berghoz

L M Goddard Recounts Long La Crosse Beginnings

L M Goddard recalls 46 years in La Crosse describing early river logging, sawmills, and the dirt roads that slowed travel. He details a prank with a cowhide rig, frostbound winters, and the shift from logging to merchandising and cement work. He helped start Franklin Iron Works, later City Tile and Cement, and ran North La Crosse stores.

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Refusal to discuss Sailstad case unsettles inquiry

A fragmented report from Wisconsin details a controversial Sailstad case involving missing persons James Ward alias James Lavere, an exhumation hoax, and inquiries across Fort Madison prison. It notes wives, extended family, and ongoing legal actions as authorities pursue extradition and clarification.

Fort Madigan James Lac Vere Ward Mart Ban Wi Clark Street Boseshel Sailstad Sunshine Girl

Elks Bazaar Raises Funds For Bath House Project

A community event by local Elks Lodge collected funds for the bath house project. The listing names numerous merchants and donors including Parker, Reiman, Rivoll, Rose Jewelry, Regal Shoe, and Walk-Over Boot Shop along with other businessmen, showing broad town support.

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Brigham Gridiron Club Elects Bris tum President

Washington correspondent William El Bris tum of the Boston Transcript was elected president of the Gridiron club at its annual meeting held Saturday.

Brigham Gridiron Washington William EL Bristum The Boston Transcript Gridiron Club Annus

British political storm around Baldwin is British crisis

London reports an unprecedented week in British politics as Premier Stanley Baldwin faces pressure to resign. Conservative critics attack his protection stance and speculate on Lord Derby as a potential successor. The Labour leadership shows reluctance to form government.

London Associated Press Stanley Baldwin Lord Derby Jeader Baldwic Jebor Derby House of Lords Lord Roseberry Cummons Labor Party

Wife Murder Charged to Ray Thompkins

A husband, Ray Thompkins, killed his wife after discovering her infidelity. He attacked her in an apartment rear room, hid her body in a bathroom, moved it to a trunk, then drove it to a garage and disposed of it. The case emerged from district attorney records with inquiry into property division and separation.

Wim Henryn

Blast at Bucharest causes massive loss of life

An explosion near Fort Rudden on the outskirts of Bucharest occurred Saturday morning. Authorities report large casualties with extensive damage and widespread disruption in the area. Details are scarce, but the incident is described as a major disaster with significant loss of life.

Bucharest Fort Rudden

Jimmy Gill Faces Smith in Big Ten-Round Fight Preview

Jimmy Gill prepares for a major welterweight bout against Warnie Smith of Chicago, set for December 48. Gill trains four to five rounds daily at Pottsarm with Gunner Joe Quinn and Teacimy Buros of Detroit as he plots strategy after Smith’s wins over notable opponents. Jack Reedy plans to feature Timmy 64 on the St Paul card.

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Woman's League Reorganized at La Crosse Normal School

The Woman's League of the La Crosse Normal school met during regular assembly to reorganize. President Alice Lois Byers presided, Dean of Women Dr. Sam Garrett Bangsberg spoke on the year’s activities, and a committee led by Kune Turek was appointed to plan the year's programs.

Woman's League of the la Crosse Normal School Alice Lois Byers Sam Garrett Bangsberg

Degree of Honor Elects Officers for Coming Year

The degree of Honor society elected new officers for the coming year at a meeting. Martha Nelson served as president last year. New officers include Cradell West as president, Sarah Seaville as vice president, Aunt Ryan as second vice president, Emoa Schulenhere as secretary, Laurel B. Sullivan as treasurer, Hose Perera as organist, Marie Bay as usher, Augusta Green as assistant usher, Alma Rower as inside watch, and Amanda Murty as outside watch.

Sweek Martha Nelson Cradell West Sarah Seaville Aunt Ryan Emoa Schulenhere Laurel B. Sullivan Hose Perera Marie Bay Usar Augusta Green Alma Rower Amanda Murty

Roof Fires Yesterday Cause Minor Damage

Fire Station No. 3 battled two small roof fires on Saturday with slight damage. The first alarm at 12 49 reported a blaze at the residence of Albert Lee at 1608 Mississippi Street. A second alarm around 9 21 p m was at the home of Christopher Gatral, 3519 South Tenth Street, Goth.

Re Jence Albert Lee Mississippi Street Turner Hame Christopher Gatral South Tenth Street Goth

Graduate aviator Fred Bushing praised by hometown

From Pon ageola Florida comes word that Fred Tr Susbug son of Mr and Mrs William Bushing 311 Nucth Twenty third Street has completed training and is now a qualified aviator He is stationed at Tramyton Roads and expected to be in Gaba during the winter Also the North Dakota Aggies were defeated by the IWCA 22 to 11 in overtime with James scoring four baskets and two fouls in a slow defensive game.

Valentine Black Hiver Falls Mietlivear's Ferry Falla Massachusetts Tam Seate Luogeing Dave Tom Milstrest Copeland Avenue Franklin, Tre Works Goddard North Ha Crease Flont City Tile & Cement Company Charles W. Johnson Sparf Operatone Gollard Fn Crogea Kettie United Caroling Ponageola Fla Fred Tr. Susbug Wiliam Bushing Nucth Twenty-third Street Tramyton Roads Gaba IWCA N. D. Aggies Igavacty North Dakota Aggies Jesuil Janes

Washington Corps Adds New Members and Sewing Circle Formed

The Washington Corps lists new initiates: Jean Carr Ruby Low Dorothe Welch Gertrude Wendlandt Margelaine Griffie Ysabelle Harris Porathey Howard Lucille Boisvert Annetta Freeman Agelia Scott. Central high school club starts a sewing circle at the Y each Wednesday 7 to 10 pm with twenty girls attending the first meeting making Christmas gifts and crafts.

Lst Bacxers Washington Corps Jean Carr Ruby Low Dorothey Welch Gertrude Wendlandt Margelaine Griffie Ysabelle Harris Porathey Howard Lucille Boisvert Annetta Freeman Agelia Scott Tae Central High School Club Lourze Wagner Katherine Matiak Louise Schroeder Eleanor Weisbecker I T

Nightlife disturbance near Sixth and Badger ends with hydrant burst

In a late December night around 11 thirty, a car stalls and leaves one cylinder running as neighbors awaken. A fire hydrant is opened, water gushes, and a long chant-like dialogue follows before the car drives off. The incident repeats at another corner.

Brothers given long terms for killing detective

Orvil Tones and Oliver Tones received lengthy prison sentences from Judge Fowler in FaNd Nt Lac Wisconsin for their roles in the fatal shooting of detective Blin Jacobs aboard a train bound for Missouri. The Ton es claimed self defense, appealing to the Wisconsin Supreme Court after the circuit court verdict.

Oliver Fowler Circuit Court Jacobs Missouri Supreme Court

Fall of Baldwin Seen as Presage of Strong Poli

A British political dispatch notes Baldwin’s fall signals a decisive rout for the protectionists and a shift toward liberal and labor forces. It predicts no party can govern alone and contemplates a coalition or limited support arrangements as labor or liberal leaders seek to form a new policy for European peace amid wide anti-France sentiment.

A. G. Gardiner Toatch Special Radio Dispatch Tritens Stanley Baldwin Prote Tioniste Labor Great Britain Peincare Europe France Bald ¥Io Baldwin Liberats Cr Laborites Liberdl S Negntiere

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