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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1923
Page
1
Firefighters respond to multiple alarms as a vehicle crashes into a water trough causing a fire that destroys a barn and results in a death. Journal notes indicate delayed response and ensuing investigations.
A young co ed reportedly tried to end her life at a local hospital after a troubled relationship. Police say the woman attempted self harm during a tense domestic episode at home before seeking help.
An agrim court decision upheld one realtor while shelving another amid a sequence of holdings across Wisconsin. The ruling referenced Vos River and Green Taos in reaching conclusions on licensure and conduct, with Stevens and Tharen cited in related actions.
A large fire at a general merchandise store in the Weart area threatened Camp Douglas. Volunteers aided by nearby fire units contained the blaze and saved much of the building and stock. Estimated loss stands around 75000 dollars.
Fragmentary weather note mentions a child named Mary and a vague location vest or vale. Details are unreadable, lacking a clear region, timing, or forecast.
In Yukon Territory near Keno Hill, miners report a silver discovery at Beaver River head, about 59 miles west of Keno Hill. Initial chatter claims 7,100 ounces of silver with no full assay details, as mining towns Mayo and Keno react to the find.
A break-in led to the theft of a Ragio set valued at $50 from a building described as Ott Ragis. The item was taken and later dropped near the rear door, investigators report. Local authorities are reviewing security footage and interviewing witnesses.
Two Washburn banks, closed a month ago, faced a burglary loss at Ott Radio building. Robber seized a radio set, damaged the rear entrance, stalled search for the thief, while state audit triggered bank closures and a review by the state banking commission. Suspect details and exact amounts remain unclear as investigators pursue leads.
Two women died and several others were severely burned in a series of fires in Denver described by authorities as possibly linked. Investigators note the blazes broke out in the same area shortly after one another and suspect arson as a cause.
Milwaukee authorities searched for the driver after a man, William Geilfiss, was struck by a car and left in the snow outside the city. He suffered a head injury and exposure. Eight others were injured in related accidents across Milwaukee during the week.
Fragmentary OCR text references a husband beating a wife and a woman named Joelle, with mentions of legal and religious overtones and a severe injury scene. The content is garbled and difficult to interpret, but indicates a domestic violence incident and possible medical risk.
A New Year’s dinner planned at the local German Methodist church in Chine was postponed due to weather. The church announced a new date would be set later, with details to follow in announcements.
The De La Wusita faction in Mexico filed a formal protest with the state department against U S plans to sell war materials to the Mexico City government of General Obrougin York. Reports from Fort Ringgold indicate fighting between Mexican federal and rebel forces near Camargo on the Rio Grande, with casualties and a sizable federal force reported. A derailed Baltimore and Ohio train near Cincinnati injured several and disrupted service.
Fugitives fled through a tunnel from the Atlanta penitentiary wall as guards, police, and workers chased rumors of a bold break. Three suspects were seen near Macon as investigators pieced together the subterranean route, tunnel depth, and escape timeline.
The Wisconsin Railroad Commission issues rules requiring street car motormen to stop and inspect tracks at five grade crossings in La Crosse. Crossings include Green Bay and Western on Main Street, Green Bay and Western between Eighteenth and Nineteenth, and Chicago Burlington and Quincy lines at Looms and Rubles streets. The decision stems from an application heard December 12 to discontinue flagging at the five crossings.
A Milwaukee engine derailed near the Rose Street viaduct on the Perth side, with the train skidding into snow drifts under a derailed trailer. No crew injuries were reported as responders worked to clear the site and recover the wreckage.
West Salem reports Jesse Normal Techer af West Frank Martin pins Joe Midem on the mat in forty minutes during a March event. Martin seeks a quicker finish in future meetings, with plans to meet Stecher again at Yeomen Hall on a forthcoming Saturday night.
The La Crosse Tribune's New Year’s Edition will summarize 1923 with a world and local history review. It promises a cross-indexed summary of global events, a day-by-day La Crosse chronology, lists of births and marriages, and stories on city building activity. The edition publishes at noon on Tuesday.
Deep snow and gale lash Gateway City as temperatures fall. New Year festivities planned despite blizzard conditions with parties, church services, and community gatherings across La Crosse. Public offices closed all day Tuesday while residents await the New Year’s vigil and related events.
An old time hazy report describes heavy snowfall and a blocked country road. The piece notes prolonged drifts, biting north wind, and deep snow affecting travel as winter settles in.
Madison Wis Prof Moses Stephen Slaughter 63 head of the Latin department at the University of Wisconsin died in Rome Italy after a four day illness. He had left in September on a year long travel leave and arrived in Rome with his wife about December Mrs Slaughter survivor died with him. Born October 30 1860 in Brooklyn Indiana he studied at Bryn Mawr Hackettstown N J and Iowa college and joined Wisconsin faculty in 1896.
Adolph and a Walworth county farmer were taken to Waupun by Sheriff Hal Wy jie on Monday to begin a life imprisonment term for the murder of Carl Frits.
A garbled weather bulletin describes a harsh snow event with vehicles and towns affected. It mentions snow latitudes, blocked streets, and an airfield line opening with unclear details. Entities like Slontandt Wyunitte and Kiewar nets appear, but most specifics are unreadable.
Amid a chaotic scene described in partial lines, workers and onlookers rush for coal as supplies dwindle. The narrative hints at shortages, halted production, and a tense atmosphere around distribution points, with bystanders watching the flow of coal and potential detours in the supply chain.
A severe snowstorm paralyzed travel with trains running up to an hour late and only lightly delayed in some cases. Extra switch engines aided the Burlington line as crews worked to dig out and resume normal service. Delays affected passengers and city operations, with a few trains reportedly stuck briefly near affected areas.
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