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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
1
Local council meeting Friday night discussed contracts for Beth School projects. Officials reviewed bids, funding, and project scope amid budget constraints and expected completion dates.
In Madison, four railroads including the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy filed in circuit court asking Judge E Ray Stevens to set aside the commission order requiring a union depot to be erected in La Crosse. The petition asks to vacate the order issued by the transport regulators.
The Wisconsin Senate approved a graduated weight tax bill for autos by a 17 to 14 vote. The plan would raise about 5.7 million dollars from vehicle owners for road funding, with rates from fines to 28 dollars and a distribution split sending most to state construction and a share to counties. The measure also killed amendments to replace the local personal property tax with a highway privilege tax.
Health officer warns citizens to keep garbage bins clean and covered to prevent maggots and flies. City hall appeal urges cooperation, threatening fines for noncompliance as sanitation crews push weekly pickups and yard efforts.
Superior Wisconsin jury verdict in a two day trial awarded the plaintiff Mrs. Katie Edith Sohneym six cents in damages after a father allegedly slapped his daughter's face. Seven of nine attorneys represented the plaintiff as the case tested provocation and rights in the family conduct dispute.
After a 14 hour fight with strong winds, the A C D dirigible made a perilous flight from Wilbur Wright field Dayton to Scott field near Belleville, landing safely. Officials called the voyage a notable aviation romance, noting the craft completed a mile trip despite bad weather.
The Turkish council of ministers, via the Associated Press, decided to issue categorical instructions to Ismet Pasha at Lausanne not to make further concessions on the Turkish public debt. A telegram from Angora Friday reported the instruction.
The report recalls a champion victory by an American woman, who defeated her rival in the fifth round to claim the title. Details are limited by the damaged OCR text, but the event centers on a knockout win in the championship bout.
The 1923 commencement showcased 136 graduates with top marks and strong attendance records. Carl Nerberkи and Milton Stren led as valedictorian and salutatorian, with eight students recognized for high averages. Speeches by teachers and classmates, musical numbers, and diplomas presented by Mr Luening marked the celebration, followed by a reception for families and friends.
A mysterious disappearance grips Wisconsin politics as Senator Moran of Rhinelander vanishes amid a critical tax bill showdown. Authorities widen the search statewide, with police from Milwaukee and Madison aiding, while Senate leaders demand Moran appear or risk delaying votes. The case sparks fear of foul play and a broad public hunt continues into Friday.
Paris and Brussels discuss replying to Germany's latest note. France reportedly favors a curt dismissal while Belgium backs a joint inter allied reply if London agrees. Britain sees some advance but seeks an international conference to set terms. Paris disapproves and labels the note unsatisfactory.
222 students graduated at the Normal School on Friday in a ceremony at the auditorium. The event featured diplomas handed to graduates, a mixed quartet performance, and an address by Rev. John Tenable with words on planning life work and serving the community as teachers.
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