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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1923
Page
6
Report discusses factory cost increases, labor protests, and employer responses as pressure grows for longer shifts. Mentions J. F. Wethern and Raymond Hoberdiel in public statements, with references to production costs, tests, and trade price effects.
Rogers Hornsby, major league star, denied charges of indignities in a divorce suit filed by his wife Mrs Sarah L. Morashy. The suit followed a letter to Mrs deqahetty Pearnorth claiming a love affair with another woman. Hornsby, an automobile salesman, denied knowledge of the alleged letter.
A university group plans a June 22 mothers meeting to address smoking among students. They push to eliminate the practice, noting many girls still smoke and urging consideration of a chapel policy change. Officials discuss easing lease offers to curb smoking.
Marie Olson of 1420 Ciherty Street died at her son Emil Olson's home after a months long illness. She leaves three sons and twelve grandchildren. funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Tri Lutheran Church with Rev. Vik officiating. burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Ida Emma Mansher nee Selke, of 232 Sumner Street Temah, died last Friday. funeral Wednesday at 2:44 p.m. at Albert Hegis’s home with Rex Bereholz officiating. interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Madison Wis the joint finance committee trimmed nearly a million dollars from department appropriations while excluding three major items the university normal schools and the state board of control. savings totaled 742000 with increases in five appropriations and a big cut of 670900 from the national guard leaving a net saving amid rising costs and potential governor action.
Green Bay officials and owners debate cruelty to animal Mand the racehorse kept in a stable for 15 years. Neighbors allege mistreatment while supporters insist Mand enjoyed rewards, daily oats, and rare outings. Police defer to public verdict as they review Claim.
In Warren county jail a chauffeur confessed to stabbing Helene Drachman, a Danish immigrant, with a pocket knife after she said she changed her mind about marriage. He led investigators to a culvert on a lonely country road where the body was hidden. Evidence included handwriting exam results linking his writing to notes found with the body.
Chicago story reports Mrs Mollini Collins, a widow of three years, was exonerated and praised by a coroner's jury after she shot and killed Candi, a man who tried to enter her bedroom late at night. She surrendered to police, described threats, and said her son helped arm her with a revolver.
Dispatch reports the Hearse G. Drees en route to St Paul after a river voyage up to Hastings. The vessel aims to reach La Crosse before midnight while passengers at Hastings learned of delays due to low water. The return trip was set to start this morning with the steamer docking by late tonight.
John Tubbs of Waukegan was killed in Kenosha when struck by a truck while crossing a street just after nine. He had come to Kenosha to finalize wedding plans with Anne Hoskens, bride to be, who waited for him at Horlicksville. Tubbs worked at a road construction camp and died from injuries after being dragged by the vehicle.
Arthur A Bentley president of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities urged home rule for cities, joint city and county government, city control of public utilities and real estate valuation for taxation. He called for municipal engineering, a higher debt limit, and stronger city participation in elections and legislation, arguing state control shifts burden to cities and urging reform for fair taxation.
Jewelry worth about 19000 was left in a hotel bed room in Racine Wisconsin. A Minneapolis businessman Gedney reported the loss en route to Petersburg Florida. Gems sent by Bottle Post from a ship near Cristobal were recovered at Galera Island after a 12 day journey of about 290 miles.
Local market sheet lists Wingold Flour in various sack and barrel prices, plus Bay State feeds and butters. Displays fruit, vegetables, dairy items, and meats with scattered prices, including cheese varieties and different produce such as strawberries and oranges.
Madison compares liquor law enforcement to New York, noting Wisconsin arrests and convictions in 1982 far exceed New York. New York reported 10 000 liquor offense arrests with 2 000 convictions, while Wisconsin had 4 208 convictions despite fewer arrests. Fines collected by New York topped nearly one million dollars, with Wisconsin not counting 2 277 imprisonment cases.
Madison reports the Wisconsin Assembly moved to sharpen the civil rights law, imposing fines up to 5 000 dollars and prison terms up to ninety days for violations of freedom of speech and press, assembly, and peaceful protest. officials guilty could be removed. The body also killed an insurance and banking measure and passed a territorial districts bill sending it to the Senate.
The Leaning Tower of Cherokee Indiana tilts sharply from its hollow tile silo origin after overload with alfalfa in Chicago. A man seeks a divorce claiming he fed his wife peanuts, mocking her.
Flood waters across eastern Kansas and northern Oklahoma for four days caused widespread damage, millions in losses, and thousands homeless. Rail service disrupted. six miles of tracks near Arkansasty and Wichita damaged. Arkansas City under martial law as relief efforts proceed.
Gatesville sets a July Fourth celebration at Tereptinn Park with two half hour fireworks displays, a daytime event in the afternoon, and dancing in the evening. Local residents expect free festivities and a family friendly program afteroon and night activities.
A Sydney newspaper review reports Henry Ford may run for president in 1924 as an independent. The piece notes Ford would need to qualify electors in each state and questions the practicality and impact of a billionaire running outside major parties.
Veterans in Milwaukee gather at Armory B to back guard legislation. Francis A Walsh leads discussions as lawmakers endorse measures to empower the national guard and oppose cuts in appropriations while a Senate majority votes for related bills.
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