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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
6
Three desperate German assaults in the Ypres region halt French advances in the trenches. French forces repulse each line with heavy fighting and mounting casualties.
Allied forces report progress along more than 250 miles of the line, with German attacks repulsed near Ypres. French troops push gains in Argonne and Le Pretre while artillery duels occur near Arras and Juvencourt. Germans rush reinforcements to the coast as allied casualties fall.
The Lewiston Tribune quotes the headline saying the breach of promise suit is the original first aid to the injured while the Idaho Statesman remarks the defendant must receive the original package. The statements reflect editorial takes on a legal dispute and shipment responsibility.
Hotel La Crosse keeper C. A. Hunt says business is strong for traveling salesmen with more guests than any year past. Several nights the hotel has turned away commercial travelers due to space limits, while others report growing occupancy and optimism about the current season.
Two Spaniards were executed at Tampico by order of Gov Caballero with a third Spaniard awaiting death. Vice Consul Canada notified the state department, and Spanish Ambassador Riano met with Secretary Heran to seek delay and clarification of the case.
Thomas McCloskey is held on charges of securing money under false pretenses. Police report indicates alleged scheme targeting multiple victims using the phrase E Z Plate to attract gullible shoppers. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and provide no immediate arraignment date.
Wenzel Knobloch answered a newspaper ad for a bright energetic man with 190 dollars and was drawn into a bogus agent scheme by Thomas K F McCloskey who claimed E Z Plate Co ties to Davenport Iowa. Knobloch deposited 100 dollars and later learned a 90 dollar check replaced it as proof of good faith. McCloskey faces trial. Also, shoe thief Robert Scott of Georgetown Ky received 30 days jail for rubber shoes. Mitten thief Edward Butler, homeless, jailed 30 days. Edward Kelly of Hartford Conn jailed 30 days for drunkenness and begging.
A brief, reflective verse describes the passing summer and approaching autumn. The speaker notes chilly winds and flowers withering amid woodland hills.
Winona man acquires the Hotel Jefferson on Third Street from former proprietor Alderman Frankohn. The sale transfers ownership of the hostelry previously run by the noted local figure.
Wino na businessman W. W. Moulster, former Northwestern hotel owner, bought the Jefferson hotel from Perle Davis. Alderman Frank Kohn had long run the hotel. Forty railway postal clerks who lived with Moulster at Winona now head to La Crosse as their postal terminal moved, pledging to support the new hotel.
Berlin declares the eastern campaign is developing as planned under Field Marshal Von Hindenberg. Northern advances toward Warsaw face resistance while rail connections to East Prussia remain open to support reinforcements if needed.
The funeral for Helen Lehnen aged 39 daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Lehnen of 1222 South Sixth street will be Wednesday at 9 00 am from the Cathedral Rev G Sluyter to officiate Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery
Denver December 11 H C Farber station agent at Ludlow testified before a federal commission that he knew the Ludlow tent colony was to be burned hours before the fire and that he witnessed the entire battle. He also said the first shooting came from Water Tank hill where soldiers were stationed contradicting National Guard testimonies.
Misna recounts details to the commission about a coat theft involving a fur-lined garment. He says he bought the coat for five dollars to aid a man in jail and claims no memory of the fur coat incident, insisting no theft report was filed and that Swanson's appearance suggested he was a wealthy farmer's son.
In Russian and German hospitals goat's milk is widely used for children saying it is more nourishing than cow's milk and free from tuberculosis concerns.
Dr. Herman E. Wolf was re elected president at the La Crosse County Medical Society annual meeting held with a banquet at Lutheran hospital. Officers named include George W. Lueck as vice president J M Furstman secretary treasurer A Gunderson censor W E Bannen delegate to the Wisconsin Medical Society convention and J L Callahan alternate. Dr Schreiner of Westby Wis acted as toastmaster as many out of town members attended the event.
A study finds island and small peninsula residents tend to have longer lifespans than those living on the mainland, suggesting geographic isolation and lifestyle factors may influence longevity.
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