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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1923
Page
1
A legislative committee reaches agreement on state normal school appropriations with the assembly approving a junior college proposal. The bill advances to third reading amid discussions of college work and local education duties.
A body recovered from Lake Fear is described as a boy and authorities indicate foul play. Police and investigators say a suspect is being pursued and inquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances and identify the perpetrator.
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a resolution demanding income taxes to fund the University of Wisconsin and nine normal schools, threatening to withhold higher education appropriations unless a tax bill is approved by the Senate. The move drew sharp debates on legislative independence and fiscal policy as senators argued over procedure and government fundamentals.
A collision occurred Monday afternoon on Seventh Street near Main Street involving a car driven by GW Threw and a vehicle bearing Intersertion of seventh snek. The front of the car collapsed, engine area damaged, and the victim was freed only after the wreck car moved under its own power. Mrs. W. T. Montague and Mrs. Cowie were in the vicinity when the accident happened.
Santos reports Prime Minister Tinkwin announced the House of Sepimans on Tuesday that the government will establish a home defense air force strong to defend the country from aggressive air power. The plan names H2 squadron and adds about thirty four squadrons to the revived air force.
Four boys, including Lester Gollap and Jonna Dominick, escaped from an industrial school for boys. They were arrested after being spotted on the street in Oshkosh. One boy previously lived on Fondy Lane. Police report the group claimed to have spent Monday in the area before morning arrest.
Wisconsin Assembly delays salary curb as Governor Blaine vetoes a measure designed to cap annual increases for state officers and employees except for legislative action. The governor in his message says the wording is vulnerable to misinterpretation and differs from his administration’s aims.
Detroit report states Ford would weigh a presidential nomination if a responsible party or individual offers him the chance. Secretary F. G. Leibald is cited as saying Ford had no objection to continued support, though the letter's authenticity remains unverified as Leibald searches for its origin.
Rail workers from the Big Four wing Amepatine transport faction have called a meeting in Chicago to push for increased compensation. The gathering, organized by Broik Rotficils, aims to discuss the movement and seek higher wages for members.
Federal forces in Detroit confiscated 10 600 BBL beer and seized vessels during a dawn operation aboard a thirty foot power launch and a heavy truck. The seizure followed a conference on liquor transport restrictions and involved crossing the three mile limit with ships tied to the Port Elting and Scandinavian liner movements. Restrictions and legal actions continue as authorities enforce the prohibition and inspect foreign-flagged craft attempting liquor shipments.
Five persons injured in a two car crash on a curved highway one mile west of Ixania in Jefferson county. Garfield Guncerson of Madison driver of the first car was hospitalized with a compound fracture of the left leg and internal injuries. The other occupants, Peter Messina Centrive Messing Edna Mavanra and Joseph Carvila, all from Wisconsin, sustained minor injuries to arms and faces. The accident occurred as one vehicle failed to clear a turn and rolled into a ditch.
Madison Wis A bill by Assemblyman Hanson requiring all persons vending articles on streets to obtain a license was vetoed by Governor Blaine Tuesday. The governor said the law would force those running street lemonade stands to pay 10 dollars for the privilege. The executive is unwilling to take responsibility for this legislation.
The Associated Press reports Jane Addams of Hull House fame is in a hospital in Toronto with a medical condition not yet diagnosed. Early reports had suggested a serious condition, but doctors say there is no cause for alarm and the diagnosis remains undisclosed.
Baraboo woman Mrs Fred Schacht 24 of Baraboo drowned at a resort near Tomah Wisconsin on Sunday. She was the daughter of the late Frank Schadel long a horse trainer with the Ringling circus.
Public utilities report severe storm damage to fire alarms and power lines. Street cars halted for 31 hours, several substations and transmission lines damaged. Crews of forty worked overnight to restore service while steam plant operations provided limited power. Telephone subscribers affected across La Crosse area with trunk lines strained to Milwaukee and Chicago.
A Monday storm dropped 1.45 inches of rain on La Crosse while winds peaked at 45 mph. The wind raged in a seven mile radius north of the city, with notable hail and rain, affecting river towns south of the city less. Forecasts call for continued cool weather today and Wednesday.
Storms in the Northwest and Midwest caused fatalities and widespread damage. Reports cite deaths in North Dakota Minnesota and nearby areas, with roofs blown away and telegraph poles toppled. A boy was struck by lightning near Sturgeon Lake, and heat relief follows a sweeping cold front through the central United States.
A severe storm battered the area destroying buildings and crops. Factories suffered major damage including unroofed sections at Segelke and Kohllhaus and Helloman Brewing, while Fair Grounds cattle sheds collapsed. A river rescue saved Richard and Mrs Newburg from drowning, and Eyrenint Funk farm barn was swept off its foundation with one worker narrowly escaping injury.
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