This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1922
Page
1
A chaotic week in Washington sees Cabinet meetings and conferences amid rising tensions with Europe. Parceling out blame, debates over Armenia, and congressional clashes mark a dangerous drift toward crisis as officials warn of broader impacts on international finance and security.
A US Associated Press report says Swann will protect farmers who testified for the prosecution in a murder case linking the Herrin group to the mite rite. Investigators in Williamson and Johnson counties report a short farmers organization planning actions, with threats against attackers echoed by a broadcast. One witness broke down on the stand amid adjournment, saying he fears for his wife and family.
Advocates for farmer relief urge action as Congress weighs the ship bill and related farm law. Reports indicate a first test of strength looms with a Senate vote possible next week, as agrarian groups seek government action and party lines show division.
Five thousand Anmer jot Indians near Grand River since 178, claim they are not answerable to the main government and appeal to the League of Nations via the Dutch government for settlement of their land. Chief Jieskaheh of the Six Nations announces a petition. The Six Nations, descended from the Tidiitis, supported Great Britain in the eighteenth century and now seek redress for land seizure. During World War I they sent many Todians abroad to fight for the allies. their lands on Grand River have faced incursions and arrests under British sovereignty claims.
A jumble of 1920s style political notes mentions Associate Justice Pitney and the Supreme Court, a Jun 1 effective resize, and debates on amendments and enforcement. It notes White House discussions on Europe’s war preparations, a luncheon with President Word, Labour Party plans, and objections to election processes. The piece cites interstate commerce issues on grain and hay, Navy and Army matters, and a committee’s deferred decision to Monday.
Lexington Ky The roundup of the Batard gang that opposed federal prohibition forces in Menifee County’s moonshine war ended Saturday night with the capture of Charles Dallard.
Discovery of oil near the Norwalk hospital for the insane in Los Angeles county raises the possibility of converting the hospital property to oil development and moving the institution. Southern California legislators debated the issue during a Saturday meeting, weighing the value and relocation plans. In Chicago a taxidermist named Brandt claims bounty under an old state law after an owl incident at an empty shop.
Polish president Narutowicz was shot at an exhibition of paintings by an artist named Niewiadomski who fled the crowd and was beaten by police. The president died minutes later. General Sikorski was named premier and to form a new cabinet.
Paris dispatches indicate France ready to welcome American aid in principle yet no formal offer has been made. Officials stress any US involvement would require acceptance by London and Paris, given reparations commitments under Versailles. France도를 cautious, wary of waiving promises if compensation is not assured.
Chicago report: Pullman residents who lost money in the 1914 Wernwood Trust & Savings Bank collapse received Christmas checks totaling 6908.14 from funds saved by ex-president C. Holland since the liquidating committee finished in 1917. The failure left liabilities about 30,000 and assets around 23,000. Also, James Miller, 35, of Delavan Wis, is gravely injured after a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train struck his car. doctors show little hope of recovery.
Ex Governor Davidson dies Saturday in Madison after extended illness. Mayor W E Ninodemus of Drumwright defends tapping the Oklahoma Natural Gas line to heat the city amid freezing conditions. Officials plan to meet Monday to decide actions to sever the unauthorized connection.
Washington D C The House Judiciary Committee plans to resume hearings on impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty next Tuesday after Keller again refused to answer subpoenas. The panel grapples with whether to certify contempt or proceed with inquiry, while Johnson of South Dakota and Woodruff of Michigan offer aid and deny involvement in Keller’s specifications.
Jimmy Smith of Milwaukee edged Chicago’s Blouin at the close of two blocks in a ten block match. Smith totalled 4,254 pins at an average of 232.7 while Blouin totaled 4,687 pins for a 194 average. Blouin had defeated Watt and Lindsay prior, and still could win the diamond studded medal if he defeats Smith.
Grand Forks announces the curling season opening on Monday featuring competition for the Winnipeg cup, the Caledonian Curling Club trophy, marking the start of local events.
Wil James C. Davidson, Wisconsin governor from 1906 to 1911, died Saturday afternoon after months of illness. Born in Norway in 1854, he immigrated to Wisconsin in 1872, served in the assembly starting 1892, was state treasurer, lieutenant governor, and rose to governor upon La Fellette’s resignation. He lived in Soldiers Grove, Madison, and Boscobel, led mercantile and public roles, with his family noting his long record of public service and industry. Blaine praised his life and urged honoring his memory as the capitol planned half mast and a closed day for his funeral.
Ten persons including five female students from Stevens Point Normal School were injured when a motor bus overturned into a ditch near Wisconsin Rapids during Christmas vacation. Driver Fred Roberts helped smother flames after the car caught fire and passengers were trapped. One survivor suffered a broken collarbone as rescuers freed others.
A rear end collision on the Interborough subway elevated shuttle line at a New York station injures 25 as two southbound trains collide. The leading car was stopped beside the platform when the following train crashed into it, telescoping the last car.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.