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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1923
Page
1
A state executive addresses Prairie du Chien on French explorers inspiring nationality. The fragmentary text cites missionaries, early traders, and regional figures shaping early American expansion, with names and places blurred by OCR.
The principals in Cliffwood, Jack Daley and his wife Elie Datey, are pictured at the Cliffwood Inn years ago. Mrs Daley holds a pot while Jack Daley appears in an era portrait, capturing a moment from his rising boxing fame and the era’s atmosphere around their household.
The murder trial of GF Pate Daley opened Monday afternoon after Judge Wickham failed to arrive before noon. The courtroom filled early as spectators awaited the proceedings, with jurors and officials present and the trial expected to run into the evening. Detailed testimony and jury selection were planned, including participation from Sheriff Tanilo and District Attorney Garder, with the case centering on the alleged offense by the accused party.
A local committee announced it will readvertise for Black River work projects. Bids were submitted by several contractors, though the committee had originally advertised the call. The effort seeks to address river flow toward the Mississippi and will use upcoming notices in Griler to attract bids.
Wisconsin becomes the thirty sixth state to impose a gasoline tax for highway use. The law requires dealers to register with inspectors and collect tax on gasoline sold for motor vehicles while allowing tax exemptions for fuel used in stationary engines or non highway power. The tax is expected to bring in about four million dollars in two years.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average family spent more on food from April 14 to May 1, with thirty-two cities showing increases and Philadelphia posting a four percent jump. The year to May 15 shows an overall three percent rise.
In New York foreign exchange trading the German mark fell again toward the vanish point, quoted near 0.008 T-B cents. The Austrian crown sits around 0.014 cents, leaving the dollar effectively valued at about 245,450 marks, a figure implying a prewar level of roughly 3,617.10.
Victor H Arnolld former bank president indicted by federal grand jury on thirty one counts of using the mails to defraud is scheduled for August seventh in Superior Court. In police court Monday morning Deveryher La Crease was fined five dollars and costs for fighting and William T Longwar of French Island paid a similar fine for intoxication.
The Harry G Drees passenger steamer, running between St Louis and St Paul, is expected to arrive in La Gros Wednesday evening at five on its up-tide trip, per a dispatch received by the Miller Rose Company.
Lee Hobbs known as Stinky Hobbs of the Aca dolics in Massilon Ohio suffers severe base skull fractures after an accident in a ball zone Friday He remains in critical condition following a forced collision with a ball drawn over the lettering and Nash-Agathon laume Friday
Ole Otsel a 57 year old Houston Minnesota resident was instantly killed Sunday afternoon when run down by a Ford coupe driven by Dr Riley of Caledonia half a mile south of Houston on WBawak Bay. A second car stopped to pick up Otsel as he approached the side of the first car. Dr Riley braked too late. The coroner's inquest Sunday evening found Dr Riley not responsible for the accident.
Leviathan, newly refitted and furnished, is ready to depart from Renst ay Mass and leave the rock for a test voyage to southern waters. Fourteen tugs will guide the giant liner from the rock into harbor ahead of high tide as it resumes service early next week.
Springfield dispatch quotes Henry Ford saying he has no desire to be U S president. He cites being too busy with his own affairs and dismisses presidency rumors as newspaper tall tales. He notes no intent to run and says speculation is baseless.
An exchange telegraph dispatch quoted an unconfirmed Naples report that Lingwiglossa was destroyed by lava from Mount Etna. Earth shocks were recorded at Georgetown University lasting about ninety minutes, centered 2700 miles from Washington with moderate intensity. A convoy of 134 convicts was sent from Cummink State Farm to aid flood relief in South Bend Lincoln County after the riverbank began to cave at eight this morning.
A Ford owned by traveling salesman 4A Martin was stolen from the market square about 11:30 Saturday night and found four miles west of Hotah Sunday with wheels, fenders, lights, battery, steering wheel, and other parts missing. Insurer Livingston Agency will cover missing parts. Martin travels for Jenies Barn equipment.
President Harding told department heads and bureau chiefs that the government has lived within income and built a surplus of 290.9 million in the past year. He announced further retrenchment in the coming year and outlined a 1924 budget and expected savings while urging efficiency across agencies.
The United States Labor Board publicly rebuked Pennsylvania for denying workers essential rights and blocking union representation. It cited the railroad’s refusal to count half-sets for Shay workers and to conduct another election without discrimination, noting Congress intended workers to choose their own representatives. The board warned the Pennsylvanian system faces enforcement limits and criticized its minority-dominant structure.
A 23 year old foreman Joseph Pinella drowned in Lake Monona near Madison while his 19 year old bride cried for help. It was the first drowning in Madison lakes this season, following three last year. Pinella likely succumbed to cramps.
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