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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
1
State agents raid Moonshine operation labeling Christmas Creek Roadhouses and farm yards as targets. Officers confiscate 20 pints of liquor and seize illicit brews including dandelion wine. Alderman fined as authorities pursue alcohol distribution in this rural area.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions a wealthy heiress and a driver, with garbled phrases about events and a person named Ci Poet. The readable text hints at a society scandal or courtly intrigue but provides no clear dates, places, or outcomes. Further legible material is needed to produce a full, factual summary.
The article reports Ford withdrawing from the presidential race after learning plans to sell the Muscle Shoals site. It discusses political maneuvering, reactions from supporters like Brik Coodey, and the broader implications for Ford, Coolidge, and policy on fertilizer and farm aid amid shifting alliances and statements from the White House.
The article notes Saturday will be the year's shortest day with daylight lasting nine hours to the minute. It mentions sunrise around dawn and sunset near 3 p.m. on Saturday, with night length increasing toward the weekend.
Edward J Sailstad told reporters he plans to plead and begin serving his sentence soon at Superior. Dorothy Anderson appears in court with him as he vows to repay damages from Lake Sebago camora and to marry Anderson after release. Sailstad will remain in Superior briefly then return for divorce proceedings.
Peking reports Sun Mai-wo, a leader in the Shanghai Peking express train attack near Suokow, executed at Taochwang Chekiang. He faced charges of allowing mutiny and rebellion by troops under his command. Kang associates in the raid joined the Chinvuse army after negotiations, aiding the release of eight remaining foreign captives.
An alleged killer connected to the fatal attacks on A J Bereh, a Moore betel proprietor, and Robert Journegin, a Negro porter, surrendered in Stephens County. The case involves Duncan, Oklahoma authorities tracking Marvin Kineans as a suspected assailant.
James P. Houlitan of Watertown, chairman of the South Dakota branch of the National Ford for President movement, stated to the Associated Press that the effort will proceed without a direct appeal from Mr Bord, aiming for political equality and national support.
Barron Wis Baron man aged 61 married Miss Goldie Heptt a 19 year old girl in Minar patis. The groom known as long-time resident, described with red cheeks and high forehead, while the bride appeared freshly tired at the young age.
Washington. The senate commerce committee reported adversely the nomination of Edward P. Farley as chairman of the shipping board, prompting President Coolidge to withdraw nominations of Frederick J. Thompson of Alabama and Bert Haney of Oregon as board members. The three had served under recess appointments by Harding, as Coolidge reconsiders the board in light of the adverse committee action. It follows Farley’s rejection and a push to review all board vacancies. In Wisconsin a driver is injured near Chippewa Falls when a team of mules bolted. The wagon overturned and the wagoner suffered fractures in both legs, with a bystander entangled in wreckage. In Michigan, a large fire hit the Russell block in Muskegon, engulfing a substantial building and causing extensive damage and many firefighters overcome.
Santa Claus announces three days remain until Christmas and invites children to visit his headquarters Saturday and Monday to place or discuss orders. He emphasizes good behavior, lists chores for tomorrow, and urges drinking milk to stay healthy while he watches children daily.
War dispatches report heavy fighting near Puebla and Apizaco with many wounded sent to Mexico City hospitals. Federal and rebel forces clash as General Villareal defends Bahia de Huamantla while Carranza allies push toward Pachuca and Vera Cruz. Debates over German reparations commission and smuggling arrests accompany front-line updates from Mexico City and Orleans.
A farmer on a raccoon farm faced a raid resulting in the seizure of stock and traps. The incident, tied to a local operation, disrupted work at the Borest river area. Authorities reported progress in catching and documenting the involved animals and equipment.
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