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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1923
Page
1
A confused OCR fragment reports the ousting of Greek King George and Queen Elizabeth. It mentions foreign powers, a transition of authority, and references to Constantine and various nations, but the text is garbled with unclear dates and specifics.
A stalled Senate struggle over tax policy and bonus pay clashes in the House as political maneuvering continues. Across the scene, Senator Couzens leads discussions while party lines hold firm and Monday votes signal the deadlock.
In Washington Senator Smoot signals support for a soldiers bonus bill but notes funding must be found. Mellons tax revision plan may shift to a luxury or sales tax approach. Congress faces financing the bonus with votes uncertain and fiscal debate shaping the 1923 political landscape.
A mob of about fifteen men attacked a hotel in Marlow Oklahoma, fatally harming a Black porter named Ter Tae Dad Fae. Witnesses say the group shouted threats before the assault, prompting authorities to recount the deadly incident and note tensions over an employee hired three weeks earlier.
Federal troops seized San Marcos, a critical link between Vera Cruz and the Mexican port, after a sixteen hour clash. Forces reported capturing ammunition, small arms, cannons, and rail cars, pushing rebels toward the sea as the port city fell under government control.
In Ouostoan Texas two aviators Sturcken and Ryals die when their craft crashes near Pendleton as searchers raid the Capiel hotel ruins for victims. Fire damages downtown and officials fear more casualties as crews comb the blaze site.
A blaze destroyed a large plant in Coon Valley, burning three floors and disabling the village electric pump. Firefighters battled the flames as residents evacuated Main Street and the surrounding houses. Loss estimated at substantial damage with no fatalities reported. courage and communal effort noted as villagers fought the fire.
In New York, Presbyterian leaders, including Vigzergus opposition, contest the claim that five articles are essential to church doctrines. Protesters gathered at the Presbyterian headquarters, asserting the church should not be defined by fundamentalist tenets amid the vote on church essentials.
Major J J Verchota Monday issued an order to close the Old Style Inn for alleged beverage license violations. Joseph Al Kammerlein, fined 200 dollars by Judge Laure, follows the conviction of Rammerlein at Madison. The inn will remain closed until a license application is approved by council committees.
The Fetdh coupe of 9.5 Clark West Jim was stolen from the street side of Slodd Sunday night around 11. Police located the car at headquarters on Tuesday but no trace yet. Wisconsin license 416-216, engine 7960731.
A Santa Claus figure explains his limits in granting wishes while inviting children to visit him to specify desired toys. He notes some requests, like a baby brother, may be fulfilled, but emphasizes he cannot satisfy every wish and will deliver chosen toys to homes on Christmas Eve.
Secretary Hughes told Soviet officials in Reval that the United States would not barter its principles in any negotiations with the Soviet government. He stated Washington opposes interference and would not concede on core policy while contacts continue.
Promoters plan a ten story apartment building with forty to fifty briels on Main Street near the downtown district. The project includes passenger and freight elevator service, modern conveniences, and a yard, with construction costing between 40,000 and 160,000 dollars. If negotiations succeed, work will start soon.
James Lee, described as a negro and recent arrival from Denver, was arrested in county court Tuesday on a petty larceny charge. He allegedly stole combs and brushes worth $10 from Boerner Drug Store at Third and Main. He pled not guilty, the case was continued until next Monday, and Lee was remanded to jail with cash bond set.
The dispatch reports a Liberal victory on election Sunday and a violent day as crowds were mowed down by machine guns. Limited readable text mentions Athens and Grecian affairs, a plebiscite proposal, and troop dispersal outside a public gathering. Major figures include King George and Queen Elizabeth.
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