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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1923
Page
6
A noisy Studebaker model that speaks captivates visitors at a public display, praised for its reliability and novelty. The talking vehicle draws curiosity from guests, with observers noting its quirky phrasing and era charm as it regales listeners at the event.
Madison Wisconsin grand jury returned fifty six indictments Friday night as the hires report is said to detail the session. Judge C 2% instructed that information about the indictments be kept until all processes are served. Most indictments concern liquor violations.
Dockendorff won the season semi monthly ekaf tournament held at the Diomrrr hall Friday night. Other participants included Arde, Nt Virnbaum, Wilam Torrance, Jfedges, and John Kindlay in a tight field.
A municipal message outlines a five dollar raise for policemen and firemen, plus funding and parking regulation changes. The notes mention a new map system, a parking hour limit on Peart Street, and shifts to curb parking alignment, with approvals and financial details discussed by Aldermen and the city attorney.
A prominent local figure, Mae ys Ferre, dies after falling nine stories near homeward hornd choppers and qwarkers in Barron. Investigators and family members confirm the death as a fatal accident with emergency responders on scene and ongoing inquiries into the surrounding circumstances.
The jury convicted Tayicab drivers of violating an ordinance cited by Judge Higbee. Prosecutors argued the city had authority, while defense claimed improper enforcement. Sentences included fines and court costs, with specifics for each defendant listed in the record.
Melby Campfield become new owners of Walk-Over shop. Anderberg, pioneer in the shoe business in La Crosse, brings twenty years of service and returns to run Walk-Over store at Pek Main Street. New partners Mr. Melby and Mr. Campfield join Brown in managing stock and welcoming customers, with plans to reopen February 1 after a brief closure.
The senior class officers include president Wirere 7, secretary Casril Wokgel, treasurer Verd Jand Schweizer. Freshman class elected president Paul Nate with vice president Ruch Falley and secretary Xerman Seluize.
A chaotic pursuit ends when a suspect, armed with a public safety item, is killed after repeatedly striking at pursuing officers. The incident centers on a swamp chase, a multiagency search, and a drainage-ditch confrontation that leaves eleven posse members injured or dead.
The report notes Germany seeks deferment of payments to give France time while considering envoys and ambassadors. It mentions Wilhelm Meyer, recalled since January, and discusses German political moves. Civil servants face possible redeployment as cost-cutting measures affect about a quarter of government personnel.
President Coolidge directs release of about thirty U S war prisoners held after battles at Chicago, Kansas City, and Santa Monica. The decision follows a Justice Department plan and applies to detainees before formal trial or deportation.
Gustave Krueger, 275 acres with 126 acres pasture, seeks damages as the Black River diversion lowers farm value from 16000 to 11000 and impedes timber and cattle access. Hietmitie reports calculating $308? in claimed losses for Eilen on 146 acres with 60 in pasture, value drop from 12000 to 7000 and $390 damages.
A prowler entered Wagner Brothers barber shop on North Third Street by forcing a side window with a fire iron but fled before ransacking. Porter Gena Gelzentehnoer arrived at about 10 oclock, but no description of the intruder could be obtained and police were alerted to try again.
Janesville Wisconsin reports a theory that arrests of men in Fond du Lac may explain the Clinton post office robbery of $900 in stamps and a Darien garage theft on November 10. Postal Inspector William Jusch advised Postmaster R C Stewart. A car was stolen and later found in Belvidere with four men tied to the same group seen in Elkhorn near the Theresa robbery.
Prohibition agents conducted morning operations in La Crosse to inspect Lars Schermerhorn at 201 Vine Street. Two grips containing unaged brew were found in the tub and removed as part of the raid.
Marsh fires last night near Indian Hill and east of the causeway threatened property along the north side and lower Worth La Crosse. Twin fire companies fought the blazes from Station No. 4 and east of the causeway, halting spread before any serious damage occurred.
The divorce action of Mrs Selma Ruester against Willot Ruester was heard before Judge Higby on a Saturday morning. The court recessed as additional witnesses to prove Mrs Ruester's Wisconsin residence were called. Mrs Ruester accuses her husband of cruel and inhuman treatment and also seeks alimony, saying she advanced money to him from time to time.
The Ruskin dramatic club of La Crosse Normal School hosts an 8 to 11 pm Christmas mixer in the large gymnasium featuring decorations and a visit from Santa Claus as a highlight of the season.
Mrs Adelaide Manonla Hughes is reported to have died by her own action in Haiphong Indo China. Major Rupert Hughes, her husband, a playwright and film director, was informed of the death Friday night through a brief telegram at their Los Angeles home.
Police report a gang of three bandits fired on officers after an alley pursuit in Minneapolis. A second car with three more bandits joined the exchange. Patrolman Schaef was wounded. Two bystanders were struck by stray bullets. Kyran, jailed, confessed to an earlier Kingston escape and a Grand Avenue State Bank hold up in St. Paul on November 4, netting $5,000.
Continued from par Teague the plan would allow the United States to vote without attending the assembly or council sessions of the league. It remains to be seen if other nations will alter the current court which functions satisfactorily to please the American senate. until others speak there will be no opposition from the White House to submitting a counter proposal.
In a divorce petition before Judge Clarence J. Weber the court granted Frank Misna custody of the couple's two minor daughters. Following the judge's action the custody was transferred to the Children's Home Society of Minnesota and Milwaukee.
Police report a stranger vanished from Kern Eagen rooming house at 1701 Onalaska Avenue after leaving a grip with burglars tools. Propertied owner says the man occupied the room two days after disappearance and lock attempts failed. Grip opened found fuse caps wire and soup, but no sign of the missing visitor.
In St Louis the Comptroller’s office began Friday an examination of 400 large manufacturers’ tax returns to find fraudulent alterations. The probe follows the arrest of William P. Etling, deputy assessor, on bribery charges for reducing assessments. Officials expect the fraud tally to reach about 100 cases with losses potentially up to $200,009.
A Wisconsin progressives conference near the new year will map a full slate of national delegates for the April presidential primary. A. T. Rogers and Senator La Follette conferred in Washington on a plan to hold a Madison or Milwaukee meeting to set candidate listings and procedures for potential additional delegates. Officials awaiting word on whether Wisconsin will have six delegates and how to appear them on the ballot.
Mrs Montgomery Ward donates millions to Northwestern University to establish the Montgomery Ward Memorial Medical Center on the Chicago campus. The gift funds medical and dental schools and medical welfare work, not part of the university’s downtown professional school expansion.
Saturday accident at Fifth and Jay Streets involved a roadster and a touring car. One Ford overturned, driver Manke sent south on Fifth, radiator shoved back, passenger Argash suffered cuts and a bruise. Police noted near-center collision and damaged fronts.
Modern Woodmen officers for the coming year were elected at the Woodmen of America camp. William Schwars named clerk and William advisor. Tuth escort. Ludwig Mee sentry. Log. Myrick Lavanie district don�t er. George FC Baldwin of Madison to present at installation on January 5. Several members to attend the ceremony in Unalacke Woodmen camp.
Blondbearty weed in Sawyer county hunts William Mer iam the slayer who escaped from the county jail. He fled Thursday afternoon, followed four miles through woods to Here ward, then disappeared on State Highway No. 14. Police warn that an automobile may have picked him up. posts in Superior and Duluth alerted.
A Kimberly State Bank in Kimberly was robbed at about 11:30 Friday morning. The bandit and two assistants demanded cash and fled in a car with the cashier’s counter money. The exact amount is believed not to exceed $1,000. No trace of the suspect remains.
Fragmentary transfer notices show Theodore A and Edith Bathe aiding to Christopherson and Palmer purchases for 1900 dollars, including unspecified parcels in Section 11 and Section 1. Additional entries list M D Cameron and Pearl Cameron with Alfred Miller and others, covering various lots, blocks, and additions in Metzsay Funk Davis area.
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