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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1923
Page
1
A dense garble of mid century poetry and prose fragments. The text wanders through names, places, and imagined scenes, mentioning poets, rivers, battles, and distant locales with irregular punctuation and broken phrases.
Former Governor asserts U S could help settle reparations within two weeks if available. He argues a balanced American policy is needed amid Greek Italian tensions, urging no single alliance to direct terms and stressing national unity in foreign policy.
In Arlington, seven farmers pledged one acre each for the Lord, despite boll weevil devastation. They planted cotton and peas, trusting providence as other fields falter. Local pastor H M Melton notes the effort may fund the pastor's salary, church debt payoff, and a Sunday school annex next year.
The Wisconsin pressmen convene Sunday afternoon at Eagle's hall with about 40 delegates from across the state. Mayor Joseph J. Verehota will welcome attendees as national and international pressmen officers address the gathering. After the meeting, a reception is planned for delegates and visitors.
A Tribune analysis warns that renewed Serbian claims to Fiume risk a broader Adriatic crisis. It notes Italy’s Greece distraction and Hungary’s ambitions, urging swift preventive measures and hard choices in London and Washington to avert war. The piece critiques pacific talk and calls for decisive peace pressure.
A Pacific liner Cuba went ashore on a reef off San Miguel island. Passengers were rescued by the United States destroyer Rett after a distress message from the ship’s crew. Eight crew members aboard an open boat were missing as fog hindered efforts to locate them.
Osaka report from Sept 9 cites the Japanese foreign office confirming the American Ambassador Cyrus E. Woods and his wife were killed in Yokohama during the great earthquake. A separate Oklahoma order bans public appearances of masked men, as Gov. Walton declares no more masked gatherings at public events.
Mayor Joseph J Verdota of La Crosse urges citizens to contribute to a Red Cross relief fund for Japan after a devastating earthquake and tidal wave. The La Crosse Red Cross chapter is tasked with collecting donations as the president calls for at least five million dollars for immediate aid.
Union leaders and mine operators agreed on a two year contract based on Pinchot plan provisions. The agreement raises wages ten percent, establishes an eight hour day, and recognizes the union and collective bargaining. Ratification will occur at a tri district convention in Stranton on September 17. If ratified, strife may end and work could resume on September 19.
In Philadelphia Pa a prohibition agent was dismissed after he posted $5 000 bail on Saturday amid allegations he tried to bribe J L Asher of the prohibition forces to drop prosecution of a Saloon keeper. The saloon proprietor and a companion were also held. Solomon Israel allegedly handed 500 to Asher after telling him to fix up the presentment of Patrick Kelly whose saloon was raided last April.
Prohibition officers aided by local deputies raided homes and businesses of temperance workers in Herrin on Friday night. Three arrests were made and authorities seized 105 gallons of moonshine, 214 gallons of mash, four stills, and a carload of beer paraphernalia awaiting destruction.
Senator-elect Magnus Johnson of Minnesota predicts a farmer labor victory if the two major parties dominate next year. He spoke at the fair grounds on Saturday, not suggesting any farmer-labor candidate or elaborating on his expression.
Arctic explorer Donald B. McMillan and his Bowdoin expedition crew, who sailed from Wiscasset Maine last June, are reported well and safe at Etah on Greenland's northwest coast, according to a radio message picked up by amateur radio operator Jack Barnesly.
Interstate Fair Association secretary says the Morris and Castle Carnival will headline a top show lineup at the interstate fair. New cattle buildings rise, rail rates set for trips from Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa, with premium stock prizes and a ten thousand dollar stock show. The Morris and Castle company touts itself as a clean, reputable act, aiming to improve tented amusements.
The Daily Mail reports British air experts suspect a German wireless ray or reflector system disrupts magnetos and metal components, causing forced landings of French planes in German territory since the Ruhr occupation. Observers note landings mainly on fine days and Germany confiscates aircraft that descend in its territory.
Greece accepts terms of the council of ambassadors and evacuations around Corfu as reparations are demanded. The league of nations faces relief at Greece's compliance, while Italy regards the move as protecting its honor and potentially easing tensions with Jugoslav goals. A Chicago sailing team wins the Richardson trophy and the Great Lakes sailing championship.
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