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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1923
Page
3
A safety minded observer argues the Twentieth Century Limited wreck drew outsized attention for its spectacle rather than death toll. The piece links speed worship to nervous, hurried living and notes speed has a price in shattered nerves and misery, condemning haste without motive.
Pocketbook News notes railroads moved over 46 million freight cars through December and predicts 1923 total to exceed 50 million, surpassing prior records. The piece links rising freight to sustained business activity from merchants to manufacturers and consumers, highlighting national mobility and material movement.
A long-time Russian consul in Chicago, now with a New York brokerage, faces a $2,200 taxicab bill. The case emphasizes the unusual legal attention given to his personal transportation expense and its tax implications.
The piece notes taxi use may outpace flying private cars, predicting a national shift as the taxi industry grows. It recalls Uncle Joe Wallace, 75, at Boston's American House for 44 years, who loves his kitchen work but fears monotony of industrial life.
Government chemists report progress in producing synthetic granite in the laboratory at speeds vastly greater than natural formation. If cheap enough, granite could become a practical round paving material, potentially lasting like tombstones and coated cookware while withstanding heavy truck use.
The piece notes TB, called the White Plague, is being curbed by sanitation and hygiene, while cancer deaths reached 80,938 in 1922 in the census death registration area that covers 85 percent of the population, with cancer attributed to chronic irritation.
NDIA notes steady progress in a revival of India's foreign trade since September. While India remains distant, the development could carry implications for America. Economists contend India may, for unknown reasons, drive world economic gains as global prices stabilize after a prior crash.
The Red Cross reports that Americans have contributed 11.4 million dollars to relief efforts after the major Japanese earthquake. The statement notes distrust of U S generosity from foreigners but asserts help does arrive in need.
A county board authorized Sol Burdick to serve as money officer with a 200 annual salary from the school board. The city installs automatic ringing telephone equipment improving operator duties. A fire at Burlington shed in Grand Crossing caused 10 000 damage. Joan E Thornbury becomes Park Store dress goods department proprietor, with La Crosse business background. Widespread pneumonia concerns and cold wave reports accompany a double wedding at North Third Street. Trempealeau district attorney Robert S Cowie named deputy treasury auditor for the navy, salary 2500. Thirty years ago Winnifred Samuels to teach at Iron River. patent granted for hose and plier. local social and church notes wrap the brief.
Natalie Buxton has waited three seasons for Stephen Sanger to propose. He is shy and convinced he is unfit for such an intelligent, charming woman. A bungled proposal leads Natalie to demand a husband and Stephen to confront his fear of commitment.
The Ohio Republican Party formally supports President Coolidge for re election at the national convention in Cleveland. The move signals continued party backing and aligns state and national leadership in the political landscape.
A claim alleges defamation by a film studio, naming Paramount Pictures and Pumvus Uleyers-Laskey corporation in Kansas City. The suit seeks 31,800,090 dollars for alleged injury from pirated imagery and misrepresentations tied to a predicted plot element.
President Poolidge will not travel to Washington for at least a month. A radio program from East Pittsburgh was broadcast and heard across Britain during the London hour.
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