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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1923

Page

6

Mere Bag of Gold Says G O P Leader Ford Candidacy

A New York New Saturday issue quotes G O P leader Charles D Hilles denouncing Henry Ford as a mere bag of gold unfit for the presidency. The piece criticizes Ford for ignorance of national issues and aims to warn against idolizing wealth over public service.

FORD Charles D. Hilles New York Henry Ford Mammon Charles D, Hilles de Res New Saturday Puble Afeirs

Farmers Plan Co op to Keep Crop Prices Up

Fifteen Champreme landowners offer to invest 1000 exeh if 1000 more join to form a farm co op. The aim is to organize farmers of grain belts into a system that stabilizes prices by coordinating production and marketing across stock counties. The proposal was presented at the State Farmers' Alliance meeting with expectations of favorable action.

Tabeana. Ill

Reorganization of Departments Under Way at Madison

Madison Wis Reorganization of several state departments is under way with many new appointments expected. Secretary of the railroad commission Secheverell is resigning after years in the post and Major Nicholas is slated to replace the adjutant general. A full reorganization of the agriculture department and changes in leadership at the board of control are anticipated.

Madison Wis Secheverell Railroad Commission Golenel Earl Asuterant Nicholas Glerk Department of Agriculture

Spanish War Vets Hold Big Meeting at Fort Atkinson

Fort Atkinson Wis hosts the latest encampment of Spanish War veterans with attendees from Milwaukee La Crosse Marinette Eau Claire and other cities. The event includes citywide decorations and a grand parade after a Friday night ceremony at the Mifare Order of the Serpent and a Saturday afternoon parade.

Fort Atkinson Wis Mihkesh la Crosse Marinette Eau Claire Poole Camto Fort Attingon Order of the Serpent

Defense puts on many witnesses in whip boss trial

In Lare City Florida defense witnesses continued in the trial of Walter Thomas Niggiohothem, former whipping boss charged with murder in connection to the death of Martin Tahert of North Poakets. The defense appeared unsure whether to close or proceed tonight.

Lare City Fla Witesses Saromlar Walter Thomas Niggiohothem Conrint Maunder Martin Tahert North Poakets

Surtax Deadlock Halts House Action Over Weekend

Legislative deadlock over surtax and appropriations keeps both houses idle through the weekend. Conservatives block proposed measures as a coalition fractures. Senate and House pause under a call, with lawmakers debating whether to adjourn or resume work on Thursday. Weather and other items are not noted.

Senate Broses Pahrenhelt Inverend

State law boosts compensation for injured workers in Madison

Madison Wis The governor signs a bill amending the workmen's compensation act to raise benefits and payments. Key changes include higher maximums for permanent disability at age 30, increased weekly benefits, added death-related amounts for children, higher funeral costs, and larger payouts for major and minor permanent injuries. The law takes effect July 1.

Madison Wis

U.S. Seizes Wet Goods On Board British Steamer

Explosions aboard U S warships cause deaths and injuries. The destroyer Williamson suffered four dead and four injured after an engine room blast at sea while near a naval hospital. On the Philadelphia yard, nine sailors were badly burned in an explosion on the cruiser Richmond, with all taken to the navy hospital. U S authorities seized liquor from a British steamer, while Andrew Mellon urged patience as Congress handles the liquor on liners issue.

Npwrourt Williamson Navel Botliex Philadelphia Richmond Rbiyvyyaerd Hospital

Reconstructed Wood Proves Superior Material

A scientist at the University of Wisconsin, Prof. George Kemerer, introduced a reconstructive process that binds shaved wood with suitable binders and heavy pressure in a mold. The resulting material is harder, tougher, water resistant, enamels and varnish adhere to it, and it is used for toilet sets radio equipment and other irregular molded articles.

University of Wisconsin George Kemerer

Age-Old Cypress of Louisiana Placed at 2500 Years

Scientists estimate a giant cypress near New Orleans named Edenhorny Brake in Winn Parish to be about 2500 years old. The tree reportedly contains around 94,000 feet of lumber and ranks as the fifth oldest known living tree on earth.

Scientiate Louisiana Winn Parrish New Orlaans Santa Marie del Tule Oaxaca Mexico Gratava Island of Teneriffe California Senegal Christ Bethlehem Colimbis Atlantic

Remodeling of Duluth for naval training ship Essex

The veteran slave trader TF B Essex will be refitted as a naval training ship. Work on the Duluth ship involves widening and other remodeling at a cost of 75000 dollars to ready the vessel for its new role and improve its seaworthiness.

Duluth Minn Essex

Little Girl Hit by Automobile Injures Mary Jane Ross

Mary Jane Ross eight years old of 234 South Seventh street was struck by a car on Casa street between Sixth and Seventh Friday around 4 20 pm. She suffered mouth injuries with a probable jaw fracture. Passerby Mrs Rueben Trane carried her to St Francois hospital for first aid before she was taken home. The child could not recount the accident.

Mary Jane Ross South Seventh Street Casa Street Rueben Trane St. Francois Hospital

Hoover Leads Drawn Field in Henley Regatta Singles

Walter Hoover of Duluth, holder of the trophy, tops the drawn entries for the Henley regatta feature singles. He will face D H L Gollan and Tush Stuller, with a possible bout against Russell Codman Jr of Boston if he advances. A Philadelphia couple skated from their city to the Pacific coast on roller skates, and a new official titled Recreation Engineer appears under the forest service.

Hoover Losdon Walter Hoover Duiuth Henfey D. H. L. Gollan Tush Stuller Russell Codman, Jr Boston Philadelphia Pacific

Officers Elected by Chamber of Commerce at Annual Meeting

Officers chosen for the next fiscal year include Mith as president with W. Langenbach as first vice president and J. A. Barth as second vice president. Treasurers, committee chairs, and several directors were also elected, naming F. Mi Bart and H. J. Uirehheiner among others.

Mith Chamber of Commerce Agriel Nnlows W. Langenbach J. A. Barth 3. C. Furnes Caimiittes J. A. Thritseb BR. F H. J. Uirehheiner York H. Barges Ae Ae Tangenbach

Harding on labor, economics, and motherhood roles

President Harding defends labor, lauds the gold standard, and condemns socialism while stressing the need to adapt industry and living to support mothers in raising children. He cites religious faith, public schools, and home duties as core to national character amid uncertain times. Samuel Gompers responds, urging labor to unite against previous hardships.

Toniay Alfwins Gompers Washington Haring Labor Helena Samuel 4Rimpers American Federation of Labor

Harding party to view wonders of Yellowstone Park

President Harding and Mrs Harding travel by special train to Yellowstone National Park for a two day rest and nature sightseeing. The party will enter via Gardiner Montana and spend time motoring the park in a manner similar to other visitors. Park officials expect trout fishing may be considered though Harding is not known as an avid fisherman.

Harding Associated Press Hardin Yellow Stage National Park Alsen Strical Gardiner Mont Micky Werk Intertoile ‘Partment Basheey National Park Service

Rivoli Sunday Show Features Richard Gordon Duo and Cast

Larry Gordon and Florence Inlyce headline the Rivoli Sunday program in their new act As Ye Sew. Bast! Lamberti leads a xylophone set, Wagner and Letra perform a comedy sketch, Miedhyre and Blaise duo add laughs, and Hugo Lutgens offers a Swedish Bill Sunday impression.

Larry Gordon Florence Inlyce Comedienne Riveli Theater Lamberti George Wagner Lela Letra Miedhyre Blaise Bill Sunday Hugo Lutgens

Confusion of Dates in the Fat Islands

The Fiji Islands’ peculiar position causes some dwellers to sleep with heads in Monday and feet in Tuesday, prompting a universal date law. Medical experts warn parents about whooping cough like Wensler. an 1875 outbreak devastated a third of the whale Fiji population, an epidemic of historic virulence.

Fiji Islands Cme Wensler

Wisconsin primary reform bill defeated by Senate

Wisconsin's primary election reform bill to allow first and second choice voting failed in the Senate on Friday. Senator Robert M. La Follette urged passage in a letter to legislators as discussions continued on changing the primary process. In a separate note, a French court sentenced seven Germans to death for sabotage with one more given life in prison and another to three years.

Senate Madison Wis Wisconsin Robert M. la Pollette Pascaze Mayence

Sachtjen Named State Day Director in Madison

Madison news confirms assemblyman Herman Sachtjen of Madison will be nominated as prohibition commissioner by Governor Blaine. If confirmed, he succeeds W. Stanley Smith who moves to insurance commissioner. appointment expected to reach the Senate Monday.

Herman Sachtjen Madison Wis Herman Sachtjsen Blaine Senate W. Stanley Smith

Hidden still found in bedroom in Janesville house

In Janesville Wisconsin authorities report a secret still discovered in a bedroom during a Prohibition era case. Henning brothers and Monroe county official Max Schneider were mentioned as involved in the court proceedings with examination set.

Janesville Wise Azevis Carl Henning Robert Henning Monroe Max Schneider Wisconsin Schneider Henning

Holt of Janesville Named Member of Teachers' Board

Madison Wis State Superintendent Callahan announces the appointment of F O Holt of Janesville as a member of the state board of teachers examiners, succeeding Richard J King of the North Division Milwaukee. Krog resigns after years of service due to growing workload with Milwaukee schools.

Madison Wis Obn Callahan Tly F. O. Holt Janesville Board of Richard J, King Wichinet Milwaukee Krog

Telephone Poles to Be Identified by Each Company

A partial article notes a campaign movement led by Wisconsin to have state telephone poles identified by their owning companies. The summary mentions the summoner meeting closing Saturday noon and out-of-town visitors remaining for a riverboat ride on Saturday afternoon.

Wisconsin Campaign Nation Cope

Peter Feran obituary in Oulaska death at home

Peter Ferai aged 47 died at his home in Oulaska June 29. He is survived by his wife Mrs F B Blood and three children James and Harry of Gostneka and three sisters including Mrs R Carroll and Mrs B Cox. One brother Luke of Minneapolis. Funeral from the home on Tuesday July 5 at 2 30 PM.

Peter Feran Peter Ferai Oulaska F. PB. Blood James Harry Gostneka R Carroll B Cox Nellie Feran la Grosse Luke Minneapolis

Red Cross Starts Evacuation of Russia Moscow

American relief workers begin leaving Russia with a Russian bride on a special car headed to Warsaw. Eleven depart by that route, while five others exit via Riga as Moscow reports the first phase of evacuation. Parliament in Russia contemplates a new executive committee and a cabinet for United Russia ahead of July 5 meetings.

RED Cross Russia Moscow Associated—American 'Ergeenarian Farge American Relief Administration Workers For America Warsaw Riza Parliament of

Touring car hit by train leaves two dead in Scania?

In ScanaBa Michigan a Chicago Northwestern passenger train struck a touring car driven by William Besnalt of Maple Ridge at West Gladstone flag station near hero. A three year old son of Fred Robins was killed instantly. Besnalt died of a fractured skull minutes later. Alice Robins aged 22 suffered severe injuries. Mrs Bosualr and her three year old daughter were seriously injured. Anthony and Alice Robins were invited to ride to Escanaba after being asked to ride, they drove onto the track.

Mich Chicago-Northwestern William Besnalt Maple Rridge West Gladstone Hero Anthony Fred Robins Delta Country Besnalt Alice Bosualr Alice Robins Bosualts Escaneba

Slayer killed by motorcycle of man he slew

Clarence Frueb of Freeport police was shot by an unidentified tramp at the Alimois Central depot. The fugitive tried to escape on the officer’s motorcycle, crashed into a curb and died. Police say he resembled Tony Massul, 19, wanted in St. Louis for murder of a policeman.

Freeport, II Clarence Frueb Freeport Alimois Central Desperado Tony Massul St. Louis

Madison Assembly Rejects Car Identification Cards Plan

Madison Wis The assembly refused to require automobile owners to carry identification cards in cars arguing the plan would add costs. The bill had passed with an amendment from Senator Bernard Gettelman but was cut off in the house via Assemblyman Olaf Olsen. Olsen said 25 cent card containers would cost $100000 overall to vehicle owners.

Madison Wis Assembly Bernard Gettelman Senate House Olaf Olsen Olsen

Lowden Urged to Run for Governor in Illinois Campaign

In Chicago Frank Lowden arrived from a South Dakota agricultural trip to a wave of urging to enter the race for governor. Supporters press for his decision as Republican anti-Small factions seek a united candidate to prevent a split in opposition.

Lowden Chicago Frank ©. Lowden South Dakota Blecksnose Lowrien Small

Public Debate Corrects Us Editor Tribune Storm Report

The Tribune corrects Monday storm coverage noting distortions. It identifies Richard Newburg and Mrs Newburg aided to shore by Emily and Charles Nelson of 15 South Fifth Street. Policeman Sam Johnson assisted three boys in the rescue.

Tribune Richard Newburg

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