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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1923
Page
1
Fragmentary text discusses fear of political upheaval in Congress if action stalls. Mentions Democrats, public reaction, and potential loss of power, with scattered references to figures and events.
News from Athens indicates former Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos intends to return to Greece, likely arriving during the week, while secret landing is sought to avoid a public reception. Venizelos aims to confer with Colonel Plastiras on leadership and party strategy as political tempests swirl.
Lieutenant Osborne Cutler Wood son of Governor Wood resigns from his plot in Manila and returns to the United States by end January. The New York Times reports his father’s bid to curb speculation and notes Wood’s wealth from Fortune investments, while claiming he pursued a diplomatic path independent of salary.
Fragmentary weather notes appear tangled and unreadable with many garbled words. The readable bits offer no clear location or forecast details to summarize into a coherent regional outlook.
Silas Growley S Weld faces trial in county circuit court on desertion charges for failing to support his wife and children. The case involves alleged neglect of a West Liberty family, with Crowley held on bond and arrest details noted by authorities.
A report notes the seizure of three large stills and 1090 gallons of liquor amid an investigation. Police or authorities linked the recovery to a regional operation, detailing locations and parties involved.
Minn Police search for three men in a Southern Pacific robbery at Sightiyod last October. Roy and Hugh DeAutremon named among suspects. Four trainmen were killed in the heist.
A grain separator was destroyed by fire early today near the riverside. The machine, owned by a local company, burned after being struck by flames that damaged the nearby equipment and facilities. Fire crews investigated the scene for the cause.
Fragmentary wartime item mentions Alderman AH Anderson of the Seventh ward and a butterfly chase, with garbled lines about Sir Leith Seventh and a Wednesday beat by Chismniss and Piper in Atl. The readable part references local politics and a quirky animal incident amid unclear context.
The State Department objects to extending coastwise shipping rules to the Philippines, arguing treaties prohibit it. The White House seeks a memorandum on options, citing adequate American shipping facilities and potential benefits to the U S fleet, while opposition recalls prior rejection during Harding era.
John Snow was burned Tuesday at the home of the three victims he killed last Saturday. Authorities found charred remains in a cottage ruin at Jefferson after removing his grave bones from a farm grave. Snow earlier shot his wife and son in Whitefield then killed his wife’s relatives before dying in the blaze.
Walter and a companion seined in the Black River and were fined $40 and costs by County Judge Eindley on Wednesday morning. Game Warden Gantsch had pursued fishers along the river for some time and recently arrested two men south of Rodewaukes for attempting to take buffalo fish using a throw seine.
In Racine Wisconsin a milk truck collided with a train fatally injuring the driver Walter Planck Ing and injuring 15 year old Mollita Reske who was with him. The incident on Mt Punt road near Pranksville halted the train for an hour and damaged the truck with tires scattering on the road. Planck was killed and Reske died from injuries.
Fred Replogle residing at a listed address was fined $52.50 and sentenced to ten days in jail by Judge W. Williams on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The incident occurred Christmas Eve at Eighth and Williamson streets when his car collided with a pile of goods. Mate Harris was fined $7.50 for a related offense.
Reports say the German Zeppelin former airship Dixie De Dismuide vanished after a voyage from Tunis toward the Mediterranean coast. Officials note debris and limited fuel, while naval units search Tunisian frontier regions for the craft and possible wreckage.
L E Newell was fined fifteen dollars and costs in county court for assault on Harry Schultz. The incident began when Schultz and his brother Orlando were driving on Main street. Newell allegedly bumped their car and fled. Schultz says Newell struck Harry across the face, requiring five stitches, after a dispute over words.
City Attorney Oscar J. Sweanes announced the final settlement of the electric rate case affecting La Crosse by the Railroad Commission of Wisconsin. The agreement was reached with representatives of the Wisconsin Minnesota Light & Power company after several months of negotiation.
Post office reports record first class mail and parcel volume during the Christmas rush with peak day Saturday delivering over 60 000 pieces. Elks plan a Christmas party for needy children Thursday, while church groups stage festive events and a Bethel church Christmas tree festival proceeds Thursday evening with a long list of performances and a gift distribution to accompany the season.
Paris reports a rising surplus with Finance Commission noting receipts around 800 million francs against 600 million earlier. Favorable balance credited to increased tax collections and business activity boosting exports through exchange measures.
Public utilities judiciary highways and lit and purchase committees will convene Thursday evening to review all matters referred by the council. City Clerk notice confirms the meeting time and location for official action.
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