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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
1
United Press correspondent reports from Constantinople on the dangerous flight of foreign refugees from Turkey. The Turkish government shows unreliability and meddling despite pledges to permit escape. Refugees face peril as fanaticism and instability threaten their safety.
Henry Morgenthau, the American ambassador, single handedly shields foreigners in Turkey as a system of censorship and expulsions threatens to trigger a broader European crisis. He negotiates safe passes and conducts between eight nations to avert mass violence, while Turkish officials repeatedly break promises on train departures for European refugees.
The Serlin war office reports a major victory against Russian forces to the northwest and southwest of the city. German forces gain control of Polish roads and railways leading to the front, marking a strategic advance in the campaign.
Berlin says Lodz is occupied with German advances 25 miles on both flanks. Railroads toward Warsaw are under German control, threatening Russian lines from Grand Duke Nicholas’ forces. Fighting reported along the Vistula north of Lodz and near Piotrkow as German claims extend on both northern and southern fronts.
David R. Morgan, president of National City Bank of Chicago, reports the year ends with a stronger financial situation than four months ago and anticipates better business in 1915. He notes banks are phasing out Aldrich-Vreeland emergency currency as federal reserve systems expand.
Report from the French frontier notes a determined Allied offensive across all districts from the coast inward. The dispatch emphasizes coordinated advances and strong pressure on German positions.
At the Argonnes Universalist Church a packed crowd gathered Sunday afternoon for the annual memorial service for missing brothers. Crooks who paid protection money were identified as attendees and rumor swirled about a Chicago figure nicknamed "Squealer."
The war office announces a broad Allied offensive from the coast to the Argonne with gains in Armentieres Arras and Champagne. French heavy artillery is credited with advantages in the Champagne district as operations extend across the Yser region and Oise Aisne and Argonne fronts. A message from Rev Geo Longbreak and tributes to the dead accompany the report.
The La Crosse Elks Lodge and members heard a moving program at St Pauls Universalist Church with tributes by Attorney James Thompson and Rev George Longbrake calling for universal brotherhood. The service honored the dead and reflected on life, death, and equality in the Republic of the Dead.
Denver officers of the guard plan to add an aviation corps to the Colorado militia. Several aviators have signified willingness to join the militia.
Thirty police officers including several high ranking officials may be indicted as the grand jury probes graft and rottenness. Four new indictments are expected based on confessions by Barney Bertsche and others. Captain Halpin and former Lt Tobin with Det Sgt O’Brien plan to surrender and bond after claiming to have been robbed by crooks.
Denver reports that the United Mine Workers of America will present a resolution at a Colorado miners convention to end the strike. Delegates are expected to return workers to the three year Wilson peace plan and request that the Seth Low mediation committee enforce its terms. Tent colonies will be maintained by the international union for now.
Northern leader states Villa and Zapata will work as brothers and unite forces. Leaders meet in Mexico City and establish headquarters as thousands cheer.
General Francisco Villa announced joint support with Emiliano Zapata for a Gutierrez presidency as they enter Mexico City with thousands of troops and cheering crowds. The move signals likely ratification of Emiliano Gutierrez as convention candidate and a united push against convention enemies.
Yesterday’s high 38 and low 34 with .14 inch precipitation. Forecasts call for rain or snow tonight and Tuesday across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa, with northeast winds in Wisconsin and colder conditions in northern Minnesota. A high pressure system dallies from the north Pacific to the north Atlantic while storms affect the plains and Mississippi Valley.
Senator Teasdale instructed to comply with local officer request for information on resorts. Prober notes wine rooms, rooming houses and hotels lax in methods. Aimed to compile a list of immoral places under investigation.
Police Chief Webber asked Senator Teasdale for the addresses of fifty one immoral places cited in the committee report filed with the secretary of state. Teasdale said the information will be supplied to any officer upon request, while Mayor Sorensen defended his record and campaign promises.
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