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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1914
Page
1
A group of farmers petition Lagrosse officials for a free bridge project. The document features language suggesting the bridge would benefit the city, with emphasis on public access and potential infrastructure improvements. Sorensen is noted as related to the petition’s wording.
James Farrel of La Crescent circulates a prayer petition in Moulton County seeking better trading opportunities. The effort names local signers and aims to sway commerce policy in the town.
Stockholders decided this morning to appoint a committee of five to make plans for reorganizing Hans Motor Equipment and to secure $25,000 in capital. The action signals a pending revival effort and potential restructuring of the company.
The article notes that most of the 62,000 dollars of stock outstanding is held by Edmund Hans and his father, suggesting possible cancellation of the shares.
Houston county farmers sign petitions urging La Crosse to drop tolls on the Mississippi wagon bridge. The road may join Minnesota La Crescent La Crosse highways system. A la Crosse council vote on toll removal is expected, with stockholders debating Haas Motor Equipment reorganization.
Max Rosenberg of Chicago was sentenced to a year and a day in Leavenworth by a federal court in Madison for transporting Ruby King to Superior Wisconsin for immoral purposes. His case had been continued when brought up in this session.
Yesterday’s temperatures showed a high of 4 percent and a low of 30. Forecasts indicate fair conditions tonight and Thursday with little temperature change in La Crosse Minnesota and Iowa, though warmer in northern and western portions. Rain was reported along a narrow belt from Texas to the lake region. elsewhere fair but cloudy.
Mayor Harry Kern and Chief of Police Hoffman were acquitted of malfeasance charges after a sensational city council trial. Hoffman had been accused of arranging a money settlement in an alleged assault case, with the mayor tried on related charges.
Allied forces push toward Laon with lively bombardment reported at Vendresse north of the Aisne River. The action centers on northern river crossings and heavy artillery exchanges as troops maneuver for a breakthrough near Vendresse.
The official communique describes a vigorous Allied assault between the Aisne and Lette rivers near Craonne with a German battery destroyed. Vendresse lies close to Laon as the front line tightens. The Vermelles chateau fell, and attacks at Ypres and Fontaine Madame were repulsed. crown prince may move headquarters to Belgium.
Reports from Sofia indicate Serb forces evacuated Belgrade and disrupted communications with Nish, the temporary capital, signaling a worsening military situation.
Military writer J W T Mason explains the French revision of German field strength to 73 12 army corps with 52 in the west and 21.5 in the east. He notes Germany has about 3 million front line soldiers from 4 million trained conscripts and a reserve of one million under forty five years.
Washington reports from European war zones say there is no basis for optimism about a quick peace. President Wilson heard that two American diplomats, Henry D. White and Henry Van Dyke, relay belligerents believe they have not yet tested their resources and would dismiss peace proposals.
Tom McCarty, weighing 181 pounds, defeated Californian Terry Kellar in ten rounds at Brown's gymnasium. The coast fighter tipped the beam at 175. This was McCarty's fifth win since debuting here a few weeks ago.
London dateline reports renewed German naval activity fueling anticipation of a sea fight. An unconfirmed note says many German ships left Kiel for the North Sea while Zee Brugge in Belgium shows continued construction of submarines and several destroyers in harbor.
Crowds in Valparaiso attack German consulate and other German owned buildings. Rumors of grievances against German interests fuel unrest as authorities deploy police to restore order. Local residents report tense clashes and scattered property damage.
Anti German riots erupt in Valparaiso after tramway tariffs rise on lines owned by German interests. Troops fire on crowds, injuring several as German buildings including bank and consulate suffer attacks. Reports say ships seized and neutrality violations probed amid nationwide tensions.
In circuit court the cases of Herman Newburg vs Northwestern Railroad and Hattie Kirchner vs John Weber were continued today. The proceedings mark further delays in both proceedings as schedules adjust and new dates are set.
Bennie Allen champion pocket billiardist will face James Maturo of Denver in the first block tonight. Allen is a slight favorite.
Paris December 2 President Poincare and General Joffre visited King George at Sir John French's headquarters. They attended luncheon and dinner with the king. The meeting of the heads of the allied governments was announced today.
Mrs W A Moore a St Paul policewoman was fired at four times by a man trying to grab her purse but she missed her attacker. Her male colleagues reported the incident today.
Petrograd reports heavy fighting as Russians retake Ploces on the Vistula during the push from Warsaw past Thorn. Germans escaped a trap and bloodiest fighting of the campaign was reported last Friday near Lodz.
Reports from Petrograd describe brutal fighting in Poland as Russians say they have driven the Germans back to Plock and hold the Vistula line. Lodz Lowicz area sees German escape attempt cut with severe losses. Siberian corps storm trenches near Lodz.
Local sports report notes Gutierrez plans to enter the city meet today. Details on events and competitors are not provided in the fragment.
Provisional President Gutierrez with General Villa are reported to be en route to Mexico City to establish a new government, while Villista troops push toward Vera Cruz to crush Carranza. Reports deny a Zapata Villa clash and note tranquil capital conditions as rail lines are cut toward Queretaro.
Autobiles belonging to H A Lee district manager of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen and William Hickisch local insurance agent collided at Fourth and Jay streets last night. Both cars were considerably damaged but neither driver was hurt. Hickisch drove east on Jay street and Lee was going south on Fourth street when the crash occurred.
The Reichstag prepares to authorize further war credits as the empire faces a serious conflict. Von Bethmann-Hollweg is expected to outline the military situation while the Kaiser attends on the East Front, signaling optimism about Poland and a grave overall stance.
Vienna reports Berlin expects Reichstag to authorize more war credits while emphasis remains on the eastern front. German forces, aided by Hindenburg and Mackensen, claim gains around Lodz and a large Russian detachment neutralized with 12 000 prisoners and 25 guns captured. Meanwhile Russians report 19 000 prisoners, 46 cannons and 47 machine guns lost on the southern front as Przemysl garrison repels a northern assault.
Chicago figures Mrs. Lake Shore drive matron and the counterwoman will join Mayor and Mrs. Harrison leading the grand march at Dreamland. Admission costs fifteen cents as Chicago stages its first large municipal ball.
Allied offensives stretch from the Aisne to the Lens region with bombardments around Ventresse. German positions at Craonne are reported destroyed. In the east Russia claims the Vistula line and reports fierce fighting near Lodz. The Kaiser fronts in Poland and the Reichstag debates a war credit as expectations rise. German naval activity spurs sea battle rumors as Russians claim 19,000 prisoners in the Carpathians.
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