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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1922
Page
1
London press questions the American commission plan amid suspicion Germany may push ulterior motives. Readers see a tense debate on Europe’s fate as officials, experts, and editors weigh the potential impacts and risks of suggested pretexts, with German reactions and Allied positions shaping coverage.
Wisconsin merchants report a strong Christmas season with La Crosse and Green Bay leading gains as Milwaukee stores see 14 percent-plus growth. Shoppers pour into Green Bay, Oshkosh, Racine, Kenosha and other cities. farmers buy heavily while department stores and gift lines post near record levels amid improved prosperity.
The text claims the next Congress will favor freedom for Filipinos, citing a likely continuation in the Senate. It mentions figures like Dyer and Bridge and references anti communist arrests and bond opposition amid a broader debate over independence and American trade.
Police believe Thay Theren of Brazi Ind was involved in burglaries at Kenethy saloon on Sevlb Eleventh Street and the Standard filling station at Twelfth and Jackson. Seized items include thirty two revolver, a signet, and cash. He was arrested by Officer Reader near Fifteenth and Market and later linked to the Dulaine entry case. Theren, held at the station, faces burglary charges in county court.
Mrs. J. D. Huggins, of 131 South Twentieth Street Fort, was struck by a Tausche hardware delivery truck driven by A. Schildmann at Fourth and Main while crossing Main Street with her four year old son. She suffered severe abrasions but was not seriously injured and was taken to La Crosse hospital. The driver stopped and assisted until she was moved by doctor Reay.
Chicago resident George Wilhelm of Wrightwood Avenue was wounded when a bullet pierced the window of a southbound interurban train near shore shore, injuring his head and arm as the car passed. Doctors at a local hospital described the wound as a flesh-cutting injury with dark bruising.
Workmen excavating a basement at the Hungerford clubhouse in Croix Falls Wisconsin uncovered a skeleton believed to be a former long buried man. The clubhouse sits on what is thought to be an old Indian burial ground, dating back about a century.
Reported from Tucson that charred bodies of Col. F. N. Marshall and Lt. Charles Webber, U S Army aviators missing since the crash near Indian Oasis in Pablo canyon, were found in wreckage about 75 miles west of Tucson. Confirmation awaited as to whether death occurred in crash or from fire.
The Theater Owners’ Distributing Corporation formed in Chicago to reduce movie costs and restore competitive balance. Directors include William J. Burford, Sydney B. Cohen, and others, with plans to aid independent exhibitors against high distributor control.
Defense requests exclusion of state evidence and a not guilty verdict for five men charged in the Herrin mine murders. The court rules some testimony, including claims about a bullet and mine road guards, admissible only against specific defendants. witnesses describe armed guards and highway incidents near the Lester mine and public road disruptions.
In Harrop county Wisconsin a jury awarded T. A. Swanson $800 against the Bank of Cushing after finding a deposit certificate indorsed in the elder Swanson’s name a forgery. The bank must repay the funds. A separate case against the Bank of St. Croix for $200 was proceeding as the jury reported with the bank agreeing to pay.
Wisconsin railroad commissioners hear a petition from the Chamber of Commerce and United Commercial Travelers urging restoration of passenger trains 5 and 508 between Madison Marshland La Crosse. The groups argue trains 507 and 608 previously served La Crosse to Madison and eastward, and their loss hurt traveling salesmen hospitals hotels and general public. They claim 505 308 were vital for late day and midday travel and revenue. They note informal talks failed to secure action since 1923.
In Taperina Wisconsin prosecutor Robert J. Kennedy addressed Edward J. Kingston's alleged confession, claiming Kingston stated Sailstad was unintentionally killed amid efforts to recover money. Sailstad’s mother, A Salistad, doubts the confession but plans to contact Mr Allard if the confession proves false.
Mrs. Otto Viste died in the Twin Lakes house fire two miles east of Tomahawk Wisconsin. Her husband suffered serious burns and relative Chris Sills also burned while the overheated chimney sparked a blaze that consumed pine timbers. The victims were alerted by a sleeping occupant and attempts to escape were thwarted by flames.
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