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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1923
Page
1
In Washington the questioning of Mr Farley’s handling of federal ships erupts into a row over losses and contracts. Officials discuss plans to balance rates or leases that favor private operators while maintaining federal control, amid opposition from ship owners.
Fragmentary weather note reports wet conditions and possible fronts over the region with unclear timing and stations. Named locations or dates are not readable from the text.
Aged French heir De La Motte, missing for years, tied to a Milwaukee family quarrel, is located in New York dispatches as a Chicago peddler seeking a fortune. His daughter, Harriet Scott, plans to visit and claim inheritance while relatives in Green Bay await Christmas reunion.
A girl believed hurt in an auto incident at the corner of Sixth and Cass Streets. Police and witnesses reported the event as a minor collision with possible internal injuries under evaluation at a local hospital.
Miss Janecek sustained injuries when a vehicle struck her while she was near the sidewalk. She was rushed to the hospital in a stable condition and remained conscious during transport according to responders.
The incident occurred Thursday near the Woolen Mill on Georgi Street. Gust Petersen was injured when a chairline car river and cart caused damage to his vehicle, ripping off a fender and breaking a wheel.
In a string of hearings the court urged reconciliation and ordered settlements. Selma Kuester won a divorce while Mattie was told to pay, and other cases involved allowances, arrears, and attempts at stability for children. The sessions touched on alcohol, cruelty, and financial obligations.
Mauntain era state news notes Attorney General Ekern prepares for a local test on school funds. The article mentions Governor John Rian, the state treasurer Levitan, and a secretary of state expected to preside over an audit. Some details are garbled but reference to penitential appropriations and advisor actions remain.
A Colored woman identified as Helen White allegedly opened fire in Madison's Little Italy. She reportedly moved through Greenbush area, seized a revolver, and fired until ammunition exhausted before being taken into county jail awaiting charges. Registered details describe her state and custody status pending further legal action.
An imperfect OCR reads a Santa Claus message noting a visit to La Crosse over three weeks, urging children to go to bed early, not eat too much candy, and hang stockings. The tone hints at distributing stockings and caution about thin or holed stockings to prevent disappointment.
River Falls Wisconsin reports a local basketball game where Tsidelbete University of Tiyfin, Minnesota led by Carl Rego Precht defeated River Falls ermal, featuring brothers Otte Eegebrecht and other local players. The contest highlighted sibling dynamics and school pride in a tight matchup Friday night.
The city health department reports sixteen scarlet fever cases in schools and five in rural districts, with fears the vacation period may spread the illness. Precautions are underway as dairy farms and residences along South Salem road show cases and parents are urged to report symptoms early to curb spread.
Reported incidents describe attempts to enter two north side stores on Friday night. A steel door bar was forced at several locations, but intruders were unable to gain access as alarms or guards deterred further action.
The Soviet government declines to send ten officials to a conference in Swiss territory. Moscow cites failure of Switzerland to respond to Russia after the murder of Massiy Vorovsky, the Soviet envoy to The World. officials say the court acquittals in Lausanne encourage further violence.
Brussels dispatch recalls Maurice Maeterlinck declining to aid Germany's Christmas appeal. He asserts Belgian identity, refuses forgiveness for wartime wrongs, and vows to keep memories of German actions forever clear, noting he cannot forget.
In Lansing Kansas fifty five prisoners serving terms at the state penitentiary were released on Christmas pardons granted by Governor Jonathan Davis. The men must report back to the penitentiary at the end of fifteen days. The Spanish military directorate, in power for three months, was recognized by royal decree.
Public Service Commission reports on a fatal crash near Albany involving the New York Central Twentieth Century Limited. It urges elimination of grade crossings and installation of automatic train control devices after investigation. The commission cites possible mental lapse by a signalman and says more stringent exams for train crews are needed before service resumes.
General Leonard Wood, back from a month’s trip, refused to discuss a request from Representative Frear of Wisconsin for an investigation into the American administration in the Philippines. He stopped in Zamboanga where a crowd greeted him at the pier, with calls for independence and praise for the American flag.
Five persons including two women were arrested late Friday night in Madison on narcotics possession charges. Names listed include Mes Mary son, Mabel Ward, William Sifford, Bert Riches and Elmer Williams. A dozen kilos of a questionable substance were found in their dwelling and will be analyzed at university laboratories. A separate item notes U S senators to probe Japanese land rights in treaty negotiations with Japan.
The Kuehn Company buys three structures from Gund brewery site and adjacent lots to expand a Milwaukee corrugating plant. Plans call for a $100,000 manufacturing facility with shipping, forming metal products for industry and supplying La Crosse area customers. The deal includes the old brewery buildings and space next to them, with production to begin after alterations by contractor The Milwaukee Corrugating Company employs about 200 workers and serves regional customers.
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