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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1923
Page
1
A murky transcription shows a political debate on wartime food policy and farm subsidies. References to Memorial Day and Wisconsin politics appear amid broader discussion of government action and public measures.
Rain improves forest fire conditions as floods and storms wreak havoc in Texas Missouri Michigan and Alberta. A thunderstorm saved White River from fire while Minnesota reports heavy rains easing northern blaze. Wind damage hits Makent tower as crews battle incendiary fires in Oneida County and Orr in Minnesota.
Clara Phillips, convicted of killing Mrs Alberta Tremaine Meadows with a hammer in Los Angeles, 1922, was jailed at San Quentin after escaping from Los Angeles County Jail. She appeared calm upon admission and was placed in the women’s ward to rest.
A short circuit in one of 12 coils of a 2500 KW generator at the Edison plant caused a blaze that destroyed the machine and interrupted electric service for five minutes from 12:20 to 12:25 Saturday. The utility restored power by switching to a high voltage line as supervisor JG Felton said the grid would handle the load Monday. Insurance covers the loss. a fire crew also fought a root fire on TL Mill Street and Central station reported a small closet fire with little damage.
Northwest region advisory board announced a tentative plan to parcel grain cars to alleviate congestion during the marketing season. Grain shipments will be allocated by car numbers and prior 30 days’ volume, replacing previous pumping with shipments to balance shortages. The plan will go to the regional board meeting in Sioux Falls in July.
Albert C Wolfs of La Crosse, for Mrs Clara B Weaver, won a partial victory in a divorce case involving Mrs Sarah Weaver, the first wife, who sought to set aside a 1921 decree for desertion. Judge Peterson ruled no fraud was proven and dismissed that action.
New York reports the day fight over Jones and Baker the top firm on the Curb exchange as creditors claim only 3400 dollars. RUMORS say prominent interests are at the bottom of the bankruptcy and that the New York Stock Exchange banks and big players shield the case. Banks have begun seizing securities pledged by Jones and Baker on loans totaling two million dollars with Liberty bonds and bank stock as collateral likely to fetch about 500000 more than the loan amount when sold.
Wisconsin reports Friday hearing action in Kennosha where Simmons president W H Tent received messages withdraw ing an offer to swap a large park land north of the city and 196 900 for submerged space along the lakes shore The governor Blaine vetoed the bill sought by Kennosha delaying or ending plans for a Simmons plant extension that would have added about 20 000 residents to the city.
Washington. President Harding intervened to save the job of George L. Williams, 47, a laborer at the Jefferson City Missouri post office who was wounded by mail robbers in 1924. Williams helped convict the robbers and would have lost his temporary post after a contract change. the president’s action preserved his position.
Washington prepares for Shrine week with a big welcome as Imperial Potentate James S. McCandross arrives Sunday to head the caravan into Whien station. Thousands of nobles will gather to bid him welcome at the opening ceremony of the annual convention.
A Minneapolis report lists one man and a wife with infant critically hurt in a string of traffic accidents on city streets. The incidents left twelve people injured, including a man named Arthur El Robers who was killed in a crash as his vehicle with family and two brothers collided during a nighttime drive.
Naval reserves must resign or be discharged to receive further disability compensation under the war risk act, a ruling by Comptroller General M C and Veterans' Bureau Director Hines stated. Previously reserve men had received the compensation.
In Manila reports say fifty three fanatical Mos, including Akbara the self styled bullet proof prophet, were killed in clashes with police on the island of Patto near Jolo in the Sulu area. No details of the uprising have been received.
Four Krupp company personnel were sentenced by French military authority to prison and fines totaling one million marks or longer terms for plotting sabotage and providing movement details of troops and trains to aid a sabotage network. Names include Heinrich Sander and Wilhelm Jenavicke, with Ernest Margram and Frank Weilandt receiving shorter sentences.
The article reports a Minneapolis man planning a journey into the High Sierras to locate a slain brother, recruiting allies including Clois Bollin and Whited Abes Wail carrier. Authorities say the search centers on the Madera area as Manners guides and supplies are arranged. The killing occurred near Neeth Fork Shiv after a dispute between Aponue and Bolton in front of the bridge where Rolren was attempting to pass.
St Paul attorney Frank McAllister announced legal papers to start an injunction case to stop Senate elections. He said he could not locate Judge Sanhom and would proceed Monday if needed to secure an order preventing the secretary of state from proceeding with the elections tied to Knute Nelson’s successor.
Police and state officials in New York continue enforcement under the Volstead Act after the repeal of the Mullan-Gage enforcement act. Prosecutions shift from state to federal courts, with officials planning conferences to decide procedures as federal authorities weigh expanding efforts.
Three miners Joseph Bernarves Frank Merbetu and a Merbetu brother in law were entombed by a cave in at a shaft near Bicknell Indiana Saturday afternoon. Rescue efforts halted when a second cave in blocked access as crews work to drill an air hole and deliver food and air.
A windshield chalk message in a local garage reads ED run take me home for R75. The scene shows an accessible, attractive car poster promising affordable transport for all classes.
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