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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
1
Massachusetts moves to unseat Henry Cabot Lodge with a protest led by the Liberal League. Crocker, Crocker and Cantidle reference prompt referral to senators, denying Lodge’s reelection amid accusations of partisan tactics and praise for Lodge’s obstruction of peace and deliberation.
A congressional committee extended action on the Daugherty matter as the accuser declined to reveal the grounds for charges. Counsel argued the panel exceeded its authority and that a subpoena did not compel appearance.
A week of clashes between federal prohibition agents and the Ballard gang in Kentusky culminated in a raid on a cabin near Menifee. The leader Hine was killed by a rotary volley as agents shut down the operation. Three others were captured. one man named Bailar died, and a child was reportedly involved in the surrounding events.
A narrative details Lindsey, a city troister, kept office by sleeping on a porch amid cold. He faced a reprieve after various events, including a move toward a cleaner, safer path.
Kneeskern granted liberty on $40,000 bond pending a new trial following a first degree murder conviction tied to the death of Mrs. Trene Van Bernekivyn. Judge Leland ruled on a habeas corpus petition alleging illegal confinement in Decorah county jail.
The American delegates at the Near Eastern Conference presented a protest this afternoon opposing the proposal to remove or alter the Patriarch of Constantinople. They insisted that targeted American citizens were affected and urged preservation of church leadership in the city.
Associate Justice Pitney sent his resignation to the president, effective January 1. He has been ill for months and is believed to be influenced by a special act of Congress approved by the president.
White Sulphur Springs W Va state executives gathered for the 14th and final conference of governors. They planned to depart for Washington after the final session Saturday and attend a luncheon with President Harding at the White House Monday to discuss prohibition enforcement.
Marion Illinois predict the Herrin riot murder trial will end by mid January as defense seeks alibis for accused men. State and defense attorneys plan to review key witnesses to reduce testimony. Four of five defense witnesses are linked to riot gun use but deny identification as participants. Frank Warrington of the mine workers union says the union will defend every miner indicted.
A man identified as Joe Johnson, former bartender, was pursued by federal agents on a city street. He was held in the county jail awaiting formal appearance before a federal grand jury, with an escort of United States marshals ensuring his custody during the process.
Lewis Omodt longtime Houston settler dies Friday at age ninety six after living in Money Creek area west of town. He was married to Diana Henderson for fifty years and had eight children. Funeral arrangements set to be announced after service at Lather church with local relatives attending.
The new Polish president Gabriel Narutowicz was shot at a Warsaw art exhibition by Emil Niewiadowski, amid week of disorder driven by nationalist factions opposed to his election. The act followed clashes at political and social tensions that left several dead and many injured. Narutowicz had just begun his address when the gunfire occurred, and the assassin was captured. authorities view the act as deranged rather than a plotted political strike.
Madison Wis the thirteen state senators allied with the Laal Joffe Walne faction in the upper house concluded six hour session Monday outlining tentative plans and discussing organization and bills tied to the progressive republican platform Taxation and prohibition were debated with no firm consensus Some members expect another meeting before the January 9 caucus to finalize positions and recommendations for the governor’s message
Madison Wisconsin report states the county clerk district attorney and county treasurer may compromise on delinquent tax payments. The opinion held that these officers have authority to determine an equitable return when the full tax cannot be paid.
In the senate on Saturday opponents of the administration shipping bill moved to substitute the Norris bill creating a government capitalized corporation to buy and sell farm products. Senator Jones of Washington, in charge of the shipping bill, said he would lay it aside for an agricultural moratorium if there was unanimous Senate support, but the Norris plan was not deemed within that category.
The will of Oliver P Blanchard, a north side railroad man, was filed with the Register in Probate. It leaves his widow Florence Tilton Blanchard a life estate in all property, with the residue divided equally among his three sons Fred, Ituri, and Frank Blanchard and his grandson Clayton Blanchard. The will was dated January 17, 1921, shortly before his remarriage.
On a St Paul line train from Milwaukee to Carliss late Friday Matt Jaanns cut his throat in an apparent suicide. He had been living in Fairbanks Alaska and was bound for Finland for a visit.
Washington officials indicate the United States is close to taking a major step in the European crisis. A new Washington conference on relief for Europe is likely, with Britain and Germany pressing for a reparations settlement before any large loans. France and other powers seek a fixed reparations total between forty and sixty billion gold marks to guide any financing and ensure German assets remain intact.
Traffic concerns linger as two trains Nos 1 OBAT and 908 bound east and north remain off since a shopmen strike. Officials cite protests by the Chamber of Commerce against removal, noting morning departures and noon returns now delayed. No definite restoration date is given, though hopeful words suggest possible favorable news.
Theodore Batre mitin, 28, a Trem cheese maker, was sentenced to two months in jail and fined $500 on county authority Saturday for a four emint violation of the prohibition law. Fret Fuckhaveser, factory owner, was held over for trial after a small Haullers incident was found at the plant.
Washington report notes the House passed a naval provision by 251 to 9 directing the president to negotiate with foreign powers to curb building warships of 10,000 tons or less. Opponents listed include Cooper of Wisconsin Fitzgerald Lineberger Gabo Moore of Indians Porter Logan and Stevenson. Leaders say the measure will stay in the bill though amendments may adjust phrasing.
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