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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
1
The statement frames the war for Germany as national defense not conquest while urging the Entente to abandon crush Prussian militarism. Socialists align with the view that Germany leads in diplomatic and military matters amid evolving alliances and tensions.
Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg refusing to name peace terms, proposing that any proposals come from German efforts. He argues the war is a defensive necessity and opposes surrendering Alsace and Lorraine to France. He and socialist interlocutor Scheidemann agree Germany currently controls military and diplomatic leverage while allies bear blame for prolonging the war.
In the house of commons yesterday Premier Asquith said allied governments would discuss any serious general peace proposals from enemy governments or neutral powers. Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg stated that public opinion confusion in enemy nations would lengthen the war rather than shorten it.
The French cruiser Descartes halted the steamers Carolina and Coamo of the New York and Porto Rico line, both flying the American flag, and removed five crew members off San Juan bound ships. Chief Steward Shands of the Carolina was among those taken. Passengers and crew were inspected on deck as authorities sought German and Austrian consuls aboard the Coamo en route to New York. The New York office has wired for full details and may protest to the state department if reports prove accurate.
Weather report notes unsettled conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and Illinois with light snow tonight and Friday. Temperatures hold with minor changes as a lake storm moves toward the North Atlantic coast and rain or snow affects various regions.
Senator La Follette resumes his speaking tour in the northwest of the state with stops planned in River Falls and Hudson. He aims to energize supporters and address policy during the campaign return.
Czar forces mass on the Bessarabian frontier as thousands of troops are mobilized, with indications Russia may advance across Romanian soil. The development raises regional tension and prompts military and diplomatic activity in the area.
Senator Robert M La Follette will reopen his campaign with events in River Falls and Hudson Wisconsin this Friday and Saturday as part of a northwest tour. He will return to Madison after the engagements with further plans not announced.
Jacob Christiansen a fish peddler claimed two daylight robberies on Sheridan road near Central Park. Police traced the tale to a similar claim the next day and he is jailed in Kenosha where he allegedly confessed to faking both holdups for unknown reasons.
A note sent to Austria regarding Ancona urges prompt action to avert disastrous delays. The prompt signals intent to eliminate the threat of setback and secure timely progress in ongoing arrangements.
Finance Committee backs a half million dollar debt cancellation proposal after city comptroller recommendation at last night’s meeting. The move aims to ease municipal obligations and reduce fiscal strain for the upcoming fiscal year.
Madison Wis Dec 9 Dr B R Buckingham chief statistician of the New York board of education attends talks with the state board of education about a Wisconsin offer. He is expected to accept and his appointment will be announced later today.
A British submarine torpedoed and sank the Turkish destroyer Yar Hissar in the sea of Marmora. The sinking took place today and two officers and forty men were taken prisoner.
The La Crosse figure Tom Morris recalls a ten minute verdict in Indiana as he turns fifty four. He served as state senator from 1904 to 1912 and lieutenant governor from 1912 to 1914. Born December 9 1861 in St Armand Mississippi Canada he is noted as the La Crosse bar’s only French speaking member.
Paris December 9. A motion demanding the government explain why General Joffre was appointed commander in chief and outline his duties was voted down in the chamber of deputies by 443 to 98.
The Tribune notes a local Shower of Gold election with La Verne Beach supported by his mother Alma Beach and a cadre of friends from La Crescent. Margaret Allen and Irene Branson gain attention as rising contenders while Duncan leads Bangor’s new commercial club and Dr. and Mrs. Taylor back campaign efforts for Duncan.
Five young bandits robbed the Western State bank in St. Paul Minnesota at 3 p m. They held Cashier Dixon and an assistant at gunpoint and escaped with four thousand dollars.
Washington reports Britain will suspend seizures of American trans Atlantic liners until prize court action on vessels Hocking Genesee and Kankakee. Hocking may be bound for England while Genesee and Kankakee are at Falkland Islands and Montevideo respectively. Hocking likely to enter court first.
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