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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
6
Berlin reports via wireless that the enemy advance from Nieuwport is repulsed with 450 French prisoners captured. Northern Poland sees several positions taken with 5,000 prisoners and four machine guns. Southern Poland shows ground gained as war continues.
The army chief, sent to Naco with General Scott, aims to persuade Mexican factions to avoid clashes along the border. US forces, about 5 000 strong, are poised to respond if fire resumes, while three infantry regiments and three artillery batteries head toward Naco to deter further hostilities.
Fred Clark manager of the Pittsburg Nationals conferred with Edward Konetchy Pittsburg Federals star aiming to lure him back to organized baseball Konetchy said he would stay with the Federal league for now at least in St Louis on October 16.
British admiralty said German movements of importance were under way in the North Sea with bombardment of Scarborough and Hartlepool. The report implies a larger sea clash as German ships pursued a coastal dash while British fleets faced engagements at multiple points.
The La Crosse Board of Trade committee reports soon on full member reports and aims to raise $1000 for another year of Visiting nurse services. About $775 has been raised so far, with Christmas seal receipts expected later this week to boost the total.
C A Worth newspaperman was named acting mayor by Mayor Ori J Sorensen. Worth takes office at noon and serves until Sorensen returns from the State Firemen's association meeting in Fond du Lac.
Army officials say Mexicans doubt U S resolve until bombardment occurs. Carranza allies may strike if Hill obeys orders, turning guns on Americans. Bliss says U S troops enough to handle any surge. Bryan predicts trouble will stay with Carranza forces if it arises.
Emilia Dey daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Dey 1041 Redfield street and E J Schreiber of Rock Island Ill son of Mr and Mrs Louis Schreiber 1524 South Thirteenth street were married at 3 o'clock today at the German Lutheran church West and Cameron avenues Rev Julius T Gammer performing the ceremony They will reside in Rock Island where Mr Schreiber is employed at the Heileman Brewing Company agency.
More than 100 attendees voiced disapproval as hearings revealed heating service faults dominant in homes from 1431 King Street to 306 Main Street. Witnesses named inadequate piping, sluggish circulation, and failed fixes, with failures repeating across multiple residences and offices.
E A Cleasby federal games inspector under the McLean migratory bird law will be the main speaker at the La Crosse County Hunting and Fishing association venison banquet set for tomorrow at the Y M C A One hundred attendees expected Judge John Brindley to serve as toastmaster President A T Rasmussen and other committee members will present impromptu talks including club members recounting wildlife experiences A J Robarge will discuss The Trail of the Moose Governor-elect E L Philipp will not attend due to prior commitments
The Lehnen family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during Helen Lehnen’s illness and death and thanks them for the floral offerings.
News from Sunderland reports Hartlepool bombardment by German cruisers with a submarine. A shell hit the Northern Daily Mail composing room glass roof and exploded causing major damage. A Hartlepool resident recalled hearing the firing and fleeing as shells struck nearby.
Report describes explosions destroying buildings and a railroad station during German shelling near the coast. German cruisers moved in close to the shore as chaos spread through town and fires broke out amid damaged structures.
Russian forces press southern front as Grand Duke Nicholas aims to break Austro German resistance in Silesia and advance toward Cracow. Preliminary engagements show German attacks repulsed in central Poland near Sowiez while reinforcements arrive for a renewed battle. Northern Poland is cleared of Germans as the eastern campaign continues.
The Wisconsin state horticultural society announces officers with N. A. Rasmussen as president and D. E. Bingham as vice president. L. G. Kellogg is treasurer, and an executive committee from ten districts is named. J. H. Potter, retiring president, stresses quality in fruit growing as key to orchard profits.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw headlines the Lubin production Threads of Destiny at the Majestic for the final three days. The film portrays race hatred and persecution and features Miss Thaw rising from chorus girl to top earnings of $2,000 a week.
Herman P. Noll manager of the Orange County Wine Company Anaheim California is a business visitor in La Crosse today. A remark about a woman being a perfect lady prompts a sharp reflection on social standards.
Refugees wait for the Hull bound train as German guns threaten Scarborough. Streets overflow with townsfolk commandeering every conveyance to escape, and smoke rises over part of Scarborough as the train departs.
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