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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1922
Page
1
City program outlines include a larger auditorium and fair, with emphasis on new highways and farmer cooperation. Reports mention transportation projects, highway construction plans, and anticipated public works, detailing timing, routes, and expected economic impact.
Fragmented report notes widespread flooding on Northern Wisconsin farms near Rhinelander Iron River and surrounding towns after a dam failure. References to roads bridges and property damage appear amid scattered names and places, with authorities taking measures to assess and aid affected residents.
A man named Rudolph Jung sustained a skull fracture in a local accident. Hospital officials reported his condition as serious but not life threatening. Police noted the incident occurred June 1 and that he was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A fragmentary report describes a French cabinet session focusing on reparations and political alignments. The text references Premier G. Ks and potential plans, with unclear details and garbled phrases.
Testimony in the Herrin mine killings case describes five men charged with murder in connection with the mine attacks. State Attorney Delos Day outlines alleged armed guards and mob violence linked to labor disputes, citing gunmen hired by outside interests and ongoing clashes in Williamson County.
The Associated Press reports Lord Curzon warned delegates that world sympathy for Turkey would vanish if the question of an Armenian national home or territorial guarantees violated Turkish sovereignty. Ismet Pasha insisted no Turkish lands be set aside for Armenians or Greeks, and Turkey would not accept a European partition of Anatolia.
Santa Claus will tour towns from Sparta to Viroqua and along the Milwaukee line. He will stay overnight in Viroqua, then travel via Westby and Coon Valley to Tria and Stoddard. Children under 12 are invited to meet him, with gifts and a festive program. Schools along the route suspend activities for his arrival.
La Crosse County Holstein Breeders association met Tuesday at the Chamber of Commerce with about 550 farmers attending. Officers were elected for the coming year. Wisconsin livestock and dairy farming were praised as foundational to agriculture.
Police investigated a Tuesday night break in at the Standard Oil station at Twelfth and Jackson streets. An attempted entry at Keizer filling station across the street was noted with pry marks on a window.
A movement in Appleton Wisconsin seeks to restore city government to a commission form. Petitions require 170 signers and the plan would place a measure on an upcoming election ballot before the end of March. Voters previously rejected a twelve aldermen board after a six year trial and current high taxes boost calls to return to a commission system.
Winona banks sign an agreement reducing interest on deposits from four to three percent starting January 4 1935. The banks say the cut reflects the general downward trend of interest rates on investments while maintaining safety standards.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, told the House Judiciary Committee that the federation authorized hiring counsel to assist Representative Weller in prosecuting impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Daugherty.
Washington report states the government will take no action now on Armour and Company of Chicago seeking to acquire Morris and Company assets. Secretary Wallace cited no occasion for action under the Packers and Stockyards Act after study and consultations with Harding and Daugherty. An Attorney General opinion said the act regulates the industry but does not compel advisory action before a merger. Further steps may occur if future law or transactions violate statutes.
A fire at 621 South Ninth Street, Edgar, caused about 100 in damage to a partition. Officials said the blaze started from an overheated range, with heat setting the wall afire Tuesday night. Fire crews reported a stove incident and estimated the loss at roughly 100. Nearby, the steamer J. Lin is frozen near Lime Island and tugs were dispatched for assistance.
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