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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1923
Page
1
The court barred Chicago from taking more water from Lake Michigan than authorized, ending fifteen years of litigation. Judge Carpenter led the ruling, with officials enforcing the restrained diversions while the city remains under monitored limits. The decision closes a long dispute over lakewater use and municipal rights.
A garbled report describes a car jumping a track in Milwaukee yards on Tuesday with unclear names and details. The text is largely unreadable, but the incident appears to involve a mishap on a railway line and a hurried response by workers or officials.
The report notes a pending strike tied to a permit fee dispute. Officials indicate ongoing discussions with labor representatives to resolve the issue as authorities prepare ongoing labor action there.
President Harding blasted officials who press Congress to increase spending beyond budget figures and warned they face removal from government service. Budget director Brigadier General Lord supported decisive cuts and urged stopping wastage in all agencies to curb expenditures and any end-year overspending.
In Berlin wage talks stall as a wave of depreciation pushes the mark toward 160,500 per 10 dollars. The mood is tense with threatened strikes among workers and firms seeking a wage settlement while New York firms face bankruptcy and shares tumble on the market.
An operetta by Victor B. Smith and Harry Nestransical is set for tonight at the Chautauqua. The program features Senator Frank B. and Alexander Ha, with Herbert A. Taylor noted among participants. Two children are mentioned in a mixed talk segment.
The board of public works announced the public bath opens tomorrow with a full crew of attendants and guards deemed unnecessary beyond basic supervision. The brief notice emphasizes early access and safety considerations for visitors.
A large grain elevator on the Milwaukee road grounds near the depot in Viroqua burned Sunday amid a stiff wind. The blaze fed by lumber and railroad cars caused two large piles to ignite but were moved beyond danger. the landmark of the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railway era was consumed.
Madison centers on the Tucker repeal bill to end the prohibition enforcement law. Senator H Z Severson backs the measure as the Assembly action nears its midweek Senate calendar. Supporters claim a strong anti prohibition majority if Senate votes align.
A Wichita bank cashier involved in a defalcation of about 1.5 million dollars with the American State Bank. The Wichita Clearinghouse Association disclosed the accused had correspondence regarding the shortage as a statement covering operations. The bank stated a personal property would be turned over.
Miss Agnes Phillipson was shot in the chest Sunday afternoon while sitting at her home on 1893 Ninth Street Oshkosh. Three boys implicated in careless target practice are being sought as investigators pursue the case without clear motive.
The Daley murder trial details a struggle over a revolver kept under a pillow. Elsie Nass Daley says Jack Daley shot his wife during a drunken quarrel, while the defense argues self defense. The court opened with jury selection and the defense framing the case around a justifiable shooting.
Paul Minn by AP Governor J A O Prues defeated Magnus Johnson in the last gubernatorial contest and will face Johnson again in the July 16 election to choose a successor to Knute Nelson. James A Carley the Democrat is the third candidate but observers expect the main contest between Prues and Johnson as more returns come in.
Madison Wis By The Associated Press a revival of charges that there is something wrong in Wisconsin's state government occurred in the senate Tuesday with the result that a bill by Senator Heck was derived appropriating 5000 to the state board of public affairs to investigate charges and report to the next legislature. Several administration senators who voted against the Severson resolution for an inquiry into the state of affairs like, supported the Heck bill. Senator Kuchuk pointed out that the governor was a member of the proposed investigating board and controlled it completely. He said that he did not think that such a body would attempt to find anything wrong. Senator Huber and Senator C B Casperson referred to an investigation basic affairs as known that the board would be merely investigating its own work and would accomplish nothing. Following is the roll call for Indressment Barber Bilgrien Gashman Garey Heck Hirsch Kemp Quick Lehnman Severson Staudenmayer Titus 12 Against engrossment Casperson Clark Huber Johnson Kuchuk Morris Ridgway Reethe White 9
Madison Wisconsin F A McCormick who has served a life term at Waupun was granted a new trial by the Supreme Court. He will surrender to the Rusk County sheriff and be returned to jail. The reversal rests on inadmissible evidence including letters read at trial. Irene Carey of Madison lost a compensation claim for her husband's death in a storm two years ago. The Supreme Court ruled the killer was not in regular employment at the time of death.
Julius Perlide, while swimming in the Big Lagoon near Marin County, was shot in the chest by a cartridge explosion from a group of boys playing nearby. He was taken to Herber Emergency Hospital. officials say the wound is not dangerous.
A string of fatal and dangerous incidents in Wisconsin and nearby states claims several lives. In Superior two men die in train and auto accidents while a boy is fatally injured. a 14 year old drowns in Superior bay as police search for his body. A university instructor is killed by lightning in Madison. another priest dies from an auto crash in Appleton. An 11 year old drowns in Marshfield and a Phelps boy perishes crossing ice on Big Twin Lake. A Madison man drowns in Yahara river, marking another drowning the same week.
Wisconsin lawmakers pass a bill requiring nonresident anglers of any gender over 13 to obtain a $2 fishing license, ending a prior exemption for women. Conservation warns anglers to avoid killing female trout during spawning and to return them to the water.
Eruption of Mount Etna continues with lava flows threatening Giarre about 20,000 residents. Some 50,000 homeless in the surrounding area as ashes darken the sun. New eastern crater described by Professor Panal. Cardinal Neva appeals for refugees care. Three towns wiped out. refugees stream into Catania while Vesuvius remains moderately active.
Assistant United States Attorney Ally M. Ryan of Janesville seeks permanent injunctions in Western District Court in Madison. Earlier in March temporary injunctions had been issued against Marathon City Brewery Marathon Jacob L. Ericing Company La Crosse and Wausau Brewing Company in Wausau.
Belit College trustees announced Dr Edward Dorthe Eston a former president and Dr Beaton will succeed Dr M Brannon who resigned earlier this year. Dr Genres J Callie, longtime dean, will reassume her former post as part of the leadership changes.
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