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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1915
Page
1
A reported pact promises partial demobilization as tense fighting intensifies along the Greek border. Violent artillery exchanges continue, with both sides claiming gains while no territorial violation is admitted.
Washington dispatch reports progressives oppose a Chicago, St. Louis and Philadelphia convention plan while allies retreat amid Balkan front lines. Greek demobilization pact with allies and heavy artillery actions along the Serbo Greek frontier cited as context.
Fair tonight with a low around 4 degrees. Snow expected Wednesday across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with rising temperatures by midweek. Sunrise 7 33 a m Sunset 4 28 p m. Highest near 26 degrees and a low around 4. Precipitation 0. Weather conditions note a western high moving into the Mississippi valley bringing colder temperatures and frost as far south as Jacksonville Florida.
In Washington progressives fear GOP leaders are engineering an interchangeable sentiment for Weeks and Root to secure a regular delegation in the 1916 convention. Eastern and western operatives push for uninstructed delegates and possible St Louis or Philadelphia venues. The dispute centers on which candidate will be favored by national leaders and how to prevent defections.
Rivermen warn that continued cold could seal the Mississippi river, with Black River mouth already closed. The crust froze on December 15, 1914, and by December 15, 1915 ice remains as dawn approaches, suggesting the end may come within a week.
Preparations for a local photography exhibit are underway as the Art association announces a January show inviting amateurs and professionals alike. Entries should be 7x9 inches or larger, with mounts kept plain, and sent to hanging committee members Cari Rau and L M A Roy by the twentieth.
John J. Esch of Wisconsin gains ranking status on the interstate commerce committee after last year’s Minnesota defeat. Frear also secures a rivers and harbors seat, signaling recognition of his pork-barrel methods. New members join allocations and ways and means committees as independents are treated well.
Police seized a large cache at Ray Taylor’s Milwaukee rail line home on George Street including clothing, cameras, percolators and shotguns. Investigators say the 26 year old special policeman conducted box car robberies over four months. More than $1,000 in stolen goods found. Taylor held at Central Station.
Confidential discussions between Austria and the United States unfold in Washington and Vienna to amicably settle the Ancona incident. Officials expect no final reply from Austria within a fortnight, with Bauer Zwei denek and Bernstorff involved in shaping influence and timing while Am bassador Penfield and Secretary Lansing push for a prompt response.
The State Hotelmen's association discussed January 1 prohibition impacts on hotels at its annual convention in Portland Oregon. The talk centered on how the new law will reshape hospitality and liquor service across the state.
A playful feature presents young hopefuls including Bobby Silas and Donald with their parents in Mindoro Caledonia and Turro addresses. It highlights charm, bravery, and a light vote appeal under the caption Shower of Gold.
McWilliams, manager of the Strand theater, faces a warrant for operating a moving picture theater on Sunday. Rev J E Watson of West Avenue Methodist charges violation of state law. McWilliams pleads not guilty and promises to fight. The case targets Jackson street theater with district attorney noting only that operation at the Strand will be prosecuted.
Chicago December 14 Hundreds of engineers firemen and trainmen on the Chicago Belt line railway walk off the job stopping all belt line trains. Munitions and supplies for Europe are among shipments halted. Strikers say they protested the company’s refusal to operate a passenger train to Clearing Illinois. Further stoppage could demoralize freight traffic across the midwest.
The trial of George Tier, George Ryan, John Copeland and Harry Winn on murder charges in the death of William Black, an anti-Catholic lecturer, was set to begin before District Judge Lyttleton in Marshall, Texas.
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