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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1923

Page

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Sure Death Seen in New Year Revel Profiteers Warn

A dated report describes concern over illegal liquor at New Year revels with estimates of severe death risk and memorial undertaker activity. Officials warn of dangerous, likely denatured brew and about $40,010,000 in costs as Chicago and New York police anticipate enforcement, while hip flackers and local venues face crackdown and possible arrests.

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Milking Contest Ends In Scramble Between Wallace And Johnson

Secretary Wallace defeats Magnus by half a pint in a muddy milking contest amid a feisty clash with Senator Johnson who claims unfair cow handling. Spectators include Major General Tasker Bills and local farm figures as cows pour milk for five minutes.

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Administration Eyes Blocking to Spur House Action

In Washington the administration contemplates forming blocs to force legislative action. Reports say leaders aim to push measures through Congress, with Coolidge's fate tied to Congress's record and the GOP desire to show a decisive administration.

Congress Congress Leaters Coolidge Carolidge Senate

Minneaplis Prohibition Agents Seize Four-Car Liquor Shipment

Four carload of liquor valued at sixty thousand dollars was seized by prohibition agents on arrival in Minneapolis. The cars contained 17 barrels of semi-denatured alcohol, 1 209 vases of bourbon, and 65 bar rels of semi-denatured alcohol. Shipment was billed as medicine and routed through New York chemical firms. Authorities traced consignments to Western Liquor and a Minneapolis bootlegger connected to a New York supplier.

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Former inmate shoots young girl in Minnesota home

A man once confined at the Minnesota asylum in St Peter shot 16 year old Dora Payne in her McIntosh home. He wounded her near the base of the spine and was disarmed by another relative after guarding the household all night. The girl remains in critical condition.

Minnesota Minneapolis Minn Georer Thelum St Peter Eld Mem Dora Payne McIntash Ham O. J

British Hymn Writer Baring-Genld Near 90 Amid Illness

The noted British hymn author of Onward Christian Soldiers and other famous hymns, Baring-Genld, remains gravely ill at his home as he approaches his 90th birthday next month. Public concern grows over his health and the potential effect on his prolific output.

Telev Baring-Genld

Order 15 Restored in Delaware Girls Industrial School

After a night of turmoil at the Girls Industrial School near Dover, order was restored by late Saturday. Extra precautions were taken to prevent a repeat of Friday’s disorder as more than 10 guards and inmates clashed, throwing stones and using improvised weapons. Two girls remained injured and were treated on site.

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Winter Weather Grips Midwest and Plains States

A broad cold wave sweeps the region with subzero readings from Minnesota and North Dakota to South Dakota and Illinois. Reports cite zero to 64 degrees below zero in spots, widespread snow, drifting, and motorist hazards from Fargo to Duluth. Temperatures fall to the zero mark in Aberdeen and nearby, with forecasts calling for continued frigid conditions across theMississippi Valley and western lake region through the weekend.

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Kansas Slayer of Two Saved by Sheriff in Abilene

A Kansas sheriff protected Albert Phegley from an angry mob in Hope after learning a lynching was planned for the slayings of Mr. and Mrs. Schimmine. Sheriff Guy Sherman intercepted the mob and escorted the prisoner to Abilene for safety.

Kansas Albert Phegley

New York 11-Year-Old Hooch Victim Dazed

An 11 year old in New York was found dazed amid a holiday liquor scare as ten deaths tied to tainted alcohol are reported. A passerby found the boy on a curb in a red sweater and frayed trousers. He had received medical care and was to be moved to hospital authorities for care and to investigate the source of liquor. The boy claimed a kid gave him the drink to celebrate Christmas.

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Man Fatally Stabbed in Factory Dispute

John D. Williams dies after allegedly stabbing himself ten times above the belt with a pocket knife at a clothing plant. Wounds inflicted before noon Saturday, death occurs Saturday afternoon at a hospital. District Attorney Graton to seek new developments. funeral plans to follow.

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Most Powerful, Heaviest Gun in World

U S Army ordnance experts unveil a postwar heavy gun of fourteen fifty calibre type. It fires an armor piercing projectile at 33 miles, mounts on wheeled carriages or rail wheels, and includes an electric lowering mechanism for passage through tunnels and bridges. Total weight reaches 108,000 pounds.

Washington Army Ordnance Exper

Berlin to Resume Paying Occupation Costs Soon

The Associated Press reports Berlin will resume paying costs linked to occupation after a government decision. Payment covers costs during a restricted period under narcoweee limits and aims to advance speedy diplomatic negotiations. Costs had been suspended since the Franco-Belgian occupation of the Toyhrs.

Berlin Somurday Toyhrs

Memorial Trees From U S 70 Help Re forest France

The American Tree Association plans future reforestation in France with Douglas fir seeds sent aboard the Savoie. A 1100 pound shipment collected on the Pacific coast aims to reforest battle areas where Americans fought, with more packets to follow as trials prove suitable for the French climate.

New York France American Tree Association Savoie Pacific Experiente

New York Girl Father Denies Will Wed Prince

Dr James O Green denied Saturday night that his daughter Eleanor Margaret Green is betrothed to Prince Viego of Denmark. Family members had withheld comment amid the Copenhagen disagreement.

New York James Green Eleanor Margaret Green IsAs GueAer Prince Viego Denmark Copenhagen City

War materials now available at depots on border

Three carloads of rifles and ammunition consigned to the Mexican federal government are due in Laredo, while Washington approves a sale of surplus war material to Obregon's government. The package reportedly includes rifles, airplanes, ammunition, and other equipment, with Harding opposing foreign sales in principle but the State Department noting stability in Mexico as justification.

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