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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
1
The Supreme Court directs county canvassing boards to promptly transmit all election returns to the state office, aiming to expedite results amid a high profile Senate contest. Officials warn of strict timelines and potential penalties for delays.
The Wisconsin state government confirms that the Democrat will be issued a formal certificate of election, confirming their status as the legally elected U.S. senator. The declaration follows a court decision upholding the result and finalizes the statewide certification process.
United States Senate contest enters final stage as Husting Democrat wins a ruling directing county canvassing boards to send reports to the state board so the original returns can be canvassed before Tuesday. The decision shifts cert to Husting on roughly a thousand vote edge and strengthens his claim to the Senate seat.
The La Crosse Board of Trade offers one to three lots near Eighteenth and Ferry for sale. Secretary Van Auken says the board bought them for a factory site for Hackner Altar Works but later chose another location. Assessed value exceeds $1,000 but they can be bought for less.
The Hudson Boxing club filed mal charges with the state boxing commission against Bob Moha accusing him of deliberately fouling Mike Gibbons in their recent Hudson Wisconsin bout. The action counters Moha's claim that his share of the purse was wrongfully withheld.
Moscow wires that Russia rejects the pope’s proposal for a Christmas truce in Europe. Germany had signaled willingness to declare a holiday ceasefire if other warring powers also agree to stop fighting.
Temperatures yesterday reached a high of 26 and a low of 20 with light snow flurries scattered from Iowa to the lower lake region. High pressure sits in the lower Mississippi Valley as Northwest zones stay mostly cloudy. Tonight and Saturday bring partly cloudy to unsettled skies with little temperature change and light snow possible in northern Missouri and surrounding areas.
London reports Kaiser Wilhelm's illness easing with him able to sit up for a few hours. The Kaiser suffers a throat catarrh from exposure while visiting front lines. official statements say his condition has improved and the catarrh has subsided, with normal temperature and ability to receive reports. The crown prince is said to have been summoned to the Kaiser's bedside in Paris, though reports vary.
Reports from Mexico City say General Gutierrez ordered an end to firing at Naco unless it can be done without endangering Americans. War dept notes diminishing activity, while violence continues in Mexico City and border towns.
German General Von Emmich states the fortress of Liege fell within thirty six hours after the assault. He notes foreign press reports underestimate German losses and emphasizes the army suffered greater casualties.
General Von Emmich details the Liege assault noting the city fell by morning of the second day after beginning operations in the evening. He says losses were larger than the attacking army’s reported strength and downplays death rumors about himself. He mentions forts taken and rapid advance toward Namur.
Serene E R Payne, noted tariff framer, dies of heart failure in his hotel room in the capital. Authorities report no signs of foul play. Services pending, with condolences from colleagues and public officials who hailed his work on trade measures.
Tributes flowed from all parties for Serena E Payne of New York longtime House member and author of the Payne Aldrich tariff law who died suddenly in his hotel room at age 71. The House adjourned early and planned funeral arrangements with Auburn New York to receive the body. Senate actions include a committee to act for the body and a memorial service in the near future. Payne was a leading Old Guard Republican and helped shape the Dingley act.
Reports from Buenos Aires say the British fleet sunk four ships from Admiral Von Spee’s squadron off the Falklands, with German losses around 3,000. The Germans allegedly fought between British and Japanese forces, with Scharnhorst and Nurnberg sunk after long chases. Dresden also reported sunk.
In Vicksburg Mississippi on December 11 a farmer Edward Crouch and his wife were found badly charred in their burned home on the Crouch farm. Authorities believe the couple were murdered before the fire.
Contracts awarded to Wimmer contracting of St Louis for a new Parsons Kansas office to house 200 Katy employees to be moved there. The structure near the Katy station will cost about 50000 dollars.
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