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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1915
Page
1
Former president William Howard Taft declares the country is free of jingoism and wants defense preparedness after the European war shock. He criticizes munition makers and the campaign for defense as inconsequential while urging readiness to defend the nation.
Former President William Howard Taft told TRIUNE reporters this morning that public support for defense readiness appears genuine and widespread among business and university communities. He notes the country is better prepared than six months ago, crediting munitions industry expansion and government-private orders to meet European demand. He dismisses claims of artificial propaganda, saying opposition stems from selfish interests in munitions.
Ex president Taft spoke before the La Crosse chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Twentieth Century Club praising the American Red Cross. He noted its Civil War origins, a Washington building funded by donors, and $1.6 million spent in the war relief effort, urging faster growth beyond its 30,000 members compared with Japan’s 1,000. He explained funds are shared with donors’ wishes.
The Tama building, the largest office structure in Burlington Illinois, was wrecked by a fire early today causing an estimated loss of 109000 dollars. The blaze prompted swift evacuation and fire crews from nearby towns aided the response. No injuries were reported as investigators began examining the charred remains.
Eewin Bohl and Henry F. Bremer Sr. died from injuries after a sled they rode collided with an automobile in Peoria. The accident occurred on a sleigh or coaster sled, with the two men later succumbing to their injuries.
New York dispatch reports a full examination of a pro German canal plot led by Captains von Papen and Doy-Ed, recalling Koenig's aide Metzler who linked Fuchs and others to Niagara Falls moves. Indictments expected midweek as witnesses gather for grand jury. Washington also reports President Wilson and Mrs. Galt wed in a home ceremony at the bride’s residence with intimate guests and a simple reception.
Dr Edmund Von Mach of New York’s Citizens committee urged President Wilson at the White House to appeal to England to end the blockade’s impact on Germany. He warned two million German babies face death from milk shortages, driven by a milk famine affecting civilians, not Germany alone.
The State Department said twelve Americans were aboard the Ancona when an Austrian submarine sank the vessel. only three are believed to have survived. President Wilson approved a rough draft of the note, sent by Secretary Lansing without final presidential approval, while awaiting Austria’s reply expected within a fortnight. Ambassador Penfield reports on Austrian opinion as the note goes to press for publication.
British war office reports suggest a withdrawal of forces from Suvla bay and Anzac regions near Gallipoli as 100000 plus troops are moved to another sphere of operations. The action may signal abandonment of the Dardanelles campaign in favor of Balkan or Egypt defenses amid Turkish-German threats.
A lengthy promotional piece celebrates babies as joyful symbols and urges readers to subscribe to the Tribune before Wednesday evening. It likens newborns to a marching army on the front page and links support for the paper to sending in baby photos and subscriptions.
A charming portrait section introduces Ruth Geary Ruth Wells and Marcella Fox as Sparta and Fountain City youngsters. The write up praises their smiles wisdom and future as they are described as beloved local children of their parents and grandparents with playful lines about a “Shower of Gold.”
Yesterday's high 34 and low 10 with 0 precipitation. For Wisconsin partly cloudy to unsettled tonight and Tuesday with steadily rising temperatures. Minnesota also partly cloudy and unsettled. In the lake region showers and light precipitation occurred over the past 24 hours with high pressure over the south.
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