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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1922
Page
1
Turkiye seeks to bar Armenia from a hearing as divergent notes mark a resumption of discussions. Delegates from Bulgaria and Armenia were to be heard, with mediation aims amid claims over Thrace and minority protections. Leaders and commissions kept to cautious lines as talks moved forward.
Fragmented OCR text reports Italy's premier ordering a new coinage while noting an unrelated Madison, Wisconsin injury incident. The Italian statement references an emblem and regeneration by the Cis, with garbled extra details about dates and names.
The Salvation Army distributed fifty holiday food packages to poor families in Larosie on Christmas. At a hall event on Saturday night 20 percent of the children received presents, with $562.29 donated into kettles on Main Street. The drive also sent 47 half pound chocolate boxes and crackers to county homes, while Kinldy families enjoyed a Christmas program and members distributed apples, oranges, and toys. Superintendent Al Raymond praised the effort as a warm Christmas for the poor, with many families receiving parcels from friends and relatives.
Green Bay officials and the Wisconsin Coalmen allege unfair rates for coal shipments to Manitowoc Milwaukee and Green Bay. They urge a federal investigation by the Interstate Commerce Commission into western route charges affecting Michigan and Lake Michigan shipments. The Green Bay association criticizes preferential Michigan rates and seeks formal rulings to ensure fair pricing.
Violent north Atlantic tempests disrupt schedules of major lines as Cedric Zeland United States report delays and late arrivals. Ships Manchuria La Savole Nia Gare Caronia Mount Carrot President Monroe all delayed. captains note unprecedented hurricane mood and slowed speeds. passengers endure rough seas and cabin confinement.
A missing tug Losyn Tts.crey with eight aboard was declared lost after four days, as crews from Washington and Tennessee prepared to assist. The vessel, last seen off Ash Reb yi, faced a mystery tied to its bow defect and a fire incident. Weather, fog, and rough seas hampered the search, while reports cited Captain Thomins W Gomi and Captain Theomas Johugen regarding the treat bakes Techne company. The Cornett aly Chefaty ferry-boat disappeared previously in 1902 with 82 men aboard, leaving nine crewmen found dead in lifeboats and others washed ashore at distant points.
Edwire Viet Vite street notes a post office truck driver suffered a leg fracture after delivering Christmas supplies. The fall occurred when the truck tipped on a wheel jack at the Holiman-smitty garage on North Sixteenth Street. He was hospitalized at St. Francis under Dr. HL Gray of the post office.
A fragmentary Wisconsin letter urges senators to pass a senate bill relocating prohibition enforcement agents to civil service. It argues agents are now chosen for political reasons and fear of favoritism hampers strict law enforcement. civil service would increase security and independence.
Applications for marriage licenses were filed at the county records office by Orin W. Kellen and Ruth L. Backhieen of La Crosse, Indiana and Wisconsin residents William A. Arhterkirel of West Bend and Mary L. Seibl of La Crosse.
Washington reports indicate administration figures largely back abrogation of commercial treaties, but Senate leaders and Senator Jones of Washington oppose tying shipping bills to treaty abrogation. Debate delays action as rural credits and agricultural measures loom, with support shifting to prioritize farmer needs. Greek Premier Gonatas says Athens contemplates capitulating to Turkish demands on the Constantinople patriarch matter, a national issue avoided by any ministry.
One of the questions hinging on possible action in the Rhineland concerns the money supply, the Matin says. Experts weigh whether a barrier could separate the Ruhr basin from Germany and still keep paper money from Berlin. It notes that foreign money in France would create difficulties and reports deliberations continue.
In Janesville Wisconsin Mrs Bridget Plunkett aged about 70 died after her clothing was ignited by burning tobacco from a pipe she smoked at home in Pontville where she had lived for fifty years. Flames were put out by her children but she suffered severe burns and died several hours later.
The report notes unusually warm Christmas Day with 4 pm reading of 44 degrees. It compares past records, citing 1897 44 degrees, 1912 43.5, and the warmest in 1881. Forecast calls for cloudy skies, slightly colder tonight and Wednesday.
Baltimore police report a telegraph from Louisiana Governor Parker seeking arrest of Dr. B. M. McKoin ex mayor of Mer Rouge on murder charges. Federal agents say an eye witness will help identify masked mob members linked to the Morehouse kidnapping and August assault.
The farm page will be published on Wednesday instead of Monday due to holidays. The change, decided to avoid jam and confusion from the holidays, marks a temporary adjustment to the regular Tuesday schedule.
Senator-elect Ole Kinney of the Seventh Wisconsin district dies after a long illness in Superior. Born in Colfax, he moved from Dane County to Eau Claire then to Superior where he ran a bank. His death triggers a special election influencing 1925 legislature battles between administration and opposition in the Republican ranks.
Washington reports the cabinet debated the impact of the new tariff law. Officials note foreign trade is rising as the world recovers from postwar doldrums and say the tariff shows no effects as anticipated.
Downpour of rain marks a unusual Christmas weather event in North Superior and nearby areas. Residents report heavy rain and impassable roads, recalling the last similar condition on Christmas in the region. The unusual precipitation disrupted travel as communities adapted to wet conditions.
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