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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1923
Page
1
Vague readable fragments describe a town parade and a ceremony in Wiroqua city park. A large crowd gathered outside the gates to watch proceedings as organizers and leaders planned a public event with possible demonstrations and speeches.
Milwaukee hosts a Christmas Seal parade as part of a state wide campaign led by the Wisconsin Anti tuberculars association. The Milwaukee headquarters directs fundraising to fight tuberculosis with 1224 as a planned event goal and outreach across communities.
A large posse engaged a Negro murderer in the South, resulting in four dead and nine wounded. Reports describe a deadly clash with machine gun fire, with gunfire and pursuit spanning streets and rural lanes as authorities pursued the suspect. The scene included delays, reinforcements, and vigilante action, with further details distributed by telegraphic wire.
The common council adopted an ordinance granting a five dollar per month salary increase for police and fire departments starting January 1 1924 with a future optional raise of seventeen dollars per month in 1925. Alderman Mahoney objected to locking in future increases. Alderman Murray urged immediate passage citing long overdue pay raises. The measure lays out 1924 salary scales for police and 1925 scales for fire department staff across ranks and roles.
Santa Claus comments on a hectic day with many children running errands for parents. He notes a warm feeling for those helping, describes crowded streets and shoppers, and says he checked his toys to ensure there are enough for all the good children.
The United States Senate considers an alternative plan to set up a world court separate from the League of Nations. President Coolidge seeks a broadly acceptable court, while Senator Lodge resists the Wilson era League and ponders a counter proposal that could alter how judges are chosen and how nations relate to the tribunal.
Trempealeau County asylum superintendent Mcivergan faced a trustees bid to remove him after months of conflict. A circuit court order allowed the trustees to seek his ouster while Mcivergan’s legal actions sought to block changes, with proceedings continuing in La Crosse and Whitehall.
President Coolidge on a Saturday nominated a Michigan attorney to serve as assistant U.S. counsel in Washington D C. The appointment follows prior posts for the general counsel and aims to support federal legal duties.
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