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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
1
Belgrade is retaken by the Servian army as invading forces withdraw. Austrian forces weaken to face Russians in the Carpathians and are defeated by Serbs. Some units are driven into Bosnia while detachments are cut off by Montenegrins.
Belgrade has been retaken by Servian forces two days after Austrian occupation. The Austrians fled across the Danube and Save in disorder, retreating to Shatar and Loznica while Servian troops secure most of Serbia. King Peter welcomed celebratory dispatches from allies.
Reports from London say Belgrade has been reoccupied by Servian forces after Austria admits a third failed attempt to subdue Serbia. Austrian setbacks push Austrians back toward the Drina while Montenegro cuts off the main force in Bosnia. Berlin panics as Belgrade’s fall is announced, sparking surprise news across Germany.
The Pull-Mean company announced a Northern Pacific railroad order for 92 cars at a cost of 1.5 million dollars. Officials said the sum represents actual construction cost and the project will keep 6,500 workers employed all winter.
Paris on December 15 faced a rare citywide blackout as lights vanished after midnight except for a few gaslights and a lone lamp by the Seine bridges. Reports circulated that German Zeppelins threatened the city with sightings ranging from one to three aircraft.
Dissatisfied residents in La Crosse flood the lines and rail commission representatives face hot questions about inadequate service as complaints pour in or are logged today while the mayor’s telephone stays busy with calls from property owners.
La Crosse residents pressed Mayor Sorensen to hold a meeting on gas and heating service from the Wisconsin Minnesota Light and Power Co. They question Shapiro's report and blame plumbing and insulation for poor heat. Some say city ownership may solve high costs and outages. a formal hearing is planned tomorrow.
Reports state Russian forces were driven back over the line with German forces threatening Warsaw from the north. The dispatch claims a rout of attackers and a shift in frontline position amid tense negotiations.
Petrograd reports a rout of the German invasion from Mlawa with heavy losses after Przasnysz. Austrian forces push through Dukla Pass into Galicia while some units move north to Mazurian lake region and others south to fight in the Carpathians. German activity near Lowicz eases as forces may entrench with the Vistula line disrupted.
JL H Waite of Seymour, president of the Wisconsin Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers association, opened a three days convention in Milwaukee urging standardization of farm machinery. He blamed wide variety of makes for higher costs to retailers and dealers.
Local contribution closes today as two cars head east to supply Belgian relief efforts. A third vehicle departs tomorrow to continue aid delivery. Organizers emphasize timely transport and resource allocation for displaced civilians.
Two carloads of flour from La Crosse and nearby towns collected for the Belgian relief fund left La Crosse yesterday and are bound for Philadelphia, with a third car awaiting late contributions. Galesville and Madison add smaller sums, bringing total local gifts to about $2,300, led by a Burlington railroad employer and the Interstate Oil Company. Contributions close at 6 pm to meet the cargo ship schedule.
Charles F Cogleton the wealthy Chicago apartment owner was discharged by Judge Ryan after the state failed to prove he barred tenants with babies in violation of an old Illinois law. Kett had accused him of refusing lease renewal because of a baby boy.
Paris dated dispatch says French and British forces broke German lines between Hollebeke and Wytschaete, driving Germans from a wood west of Wytschaete and taking the position. French gains held against counterattacks as Somme Aronne activity continues. In Alsace the French advance five miles from Aspach toward Mulhouse with an attack on Altkirch enveloping that position. German counteroffensive north of Cernay repulsed.
The upstate public service commission decided the New York Central merger case authorizing the purchase of Lake Shore stock.
France and Britain claim gains west of Wytschaete and along the Yser as counter-attacks continue. Allied forces advance between Holebeke and Wytschaete near Ypres. British cruisers demand surrender from German cruiser Dresden off Punta Arenas. Russia says German defeat in northern Poland is complete and borders shifted. Serbia says Belgrade is recaptured and Austrian forces suffer a decisive defeat. Austria admits failure of the Serbian campaign and hints at a peace approach rejected by Russia. Germany notes a Russian withdrawal northward as Austro-German offensives persist. A Turkish cruiser bombarded Batum on December 10 and escaped after setting fires.
Washington dispatch reports a definite plan to stop Mexican bullets firing into the United States at Naco Arizona. The policy aims to avoid war while delivering a forceful ultimatum to Generals Hill and Maytorena. Secretary Bryan and advisers disagree on timing but agree on a decisive response. Bliss will receive orders to act, with a later public release.
Dwight Jackson, 57, partner in Dwight and Marshall Jackson printers, tried to take his life with a razor at home in Oak Park. Family says he was despondent over ill health. Physicians report he cannot live.
Article discusses imperial demands by the czar for a dual empire. It notes Galicia would join as a Russian kingdom with Poland. It mentions land for Serbia and potential transfer of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the Allies if such terms had been accepted.
Austria proposes a peace offer to Russia but Russian terms demand bold changes. Russia signals severe demands on final settlement including Galicia to Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Serbia, and autonomy for Bohemia. Austria rejects all Russian demands as talks fail.
A fire started from an overheated chimney at the Frank H. Scofield home 423 South Fourteenth street. It damaged the roof and upper story, causing an estimated 1000 to 2000 dollars in damage. Firemen and neighbors saved valuables. water damaged woodwork. Loss covered by insurance.
A high pressure system blankets the country with freezing temps. La Crosse and surrounding areas forecast fair and cold tonight and Wednesday with fresh westerly winds. Minnesota Iowa also expect fair but cold conditions. Snow noted in South Dakota and Iowa. Winnipeg reports 20 below.
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