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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
6
Milwaukee railroad officials signaled a shift in plans after a major fire. While Monday they aimed to rebuild quickly on the old site, Tuesday officials admitted uncertainty about the station type and deferred to management and board decisions. Debris cleanup remains the immediate focus.
Washington dispatch reports that peace talks hinge on Carranza signing the troop withdrawal protocol. If he refuses on the last day set by American-M Mexican peace commissioners, negotiations end and U S policy may harden. Pershing forces could remain below the border with 75,000 militia kept ready.
London hails a shift in attitude toward President Wilson as interpretations of his peace note suggest the United States seeks Germany’s terms. Critics fault the president’s obscurity and reversal since May, while the Swiss statement boosts belief the US proposal is independent of German aims.
F C Schweigert and R F Green, prominent railroaders, were named on the legislative boards of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engine Men at a four day Wisconsin lodge convention in Milwaukee. The union groups protested federal compulsory arbitration and opposed Wisconsin actions restraining railway workers under the state compensation act. They pledged aid to bills limiting injunctions in strike cases and discussed a one day rest in seven, hoping the US Supreme Court would uphold the eight hour law with possible congressional amendments. The session adjourned Saturday noon.
Frederick L. Small of Mountain View faces trial in Ossipee New Hampshire for the murder of his wife Arlene on September 29 and the burning of her body with a clockwork bomb. The case hinges on whether she ate two or three meals that day and on a $20 000 life insurance policy.
Tuberculosis costs Wisconsin about 26 million dollars each year and kills one in seven residents. Dr C Hi Vilas of Madison, brother of former U S Senator Vilas, donated 5000 dollars toward a Dane County tuberculosis sanitarium. The appeal asks why Dane County cannot have a sanitarium if it is possible elsewhere.
Frank J. Gould reportedly gave 1.699 million francs for rebuilding the English Protestant church at Maisons Lafitte near Paris, a site with a notable English American colony tied to thoroughbred racing stables.
Sunrise 7 39 a m Sunset 4 33 p m Yesterday s temperatures high 24 low 24 Precipitation for Wisconsin rain or snow tonight and Wednesday Warmer east colder west portion Colder Wednesday Strong winds For Minnesota snow tonight and Wednesday Much colder Cold wave west and east portions Tonight and Wednesday For Iowa probably snow west rain turning to snow east much colder Cold wave west and east portions Tonight and Wednesday Severe storm central plains from Rocky mountains to Mississippi valley High pressure and cold north of Mon
The Wisconsin Dry Federation will organize with anti liquor groups labor and employers. An Evjue referendum bill endorsement is expected as campaigns map a state wide effort to make Wisconsin dry led by Bryan and supported by Mark Hudson in advisory capacity. The mass meeting aims to boost sentiment for a referendum vote.
The American ship Maryland, owned by Drew-Levick of Philadelphia and tied to New York Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad lines, left Philadelphia December 13 with oil and metals. It last reported 75 miles east of the Five Fathom bank lightship. Drew-Levick says no word from the ship and questions British registry.
The Commerce Chamber acts on the union depot proposal. The issue likely to be raised at the next city council meeting, with Mayor Bentley urging careful steps. He favors consulting railroads first and presenting a united city railroad plan to the railroad commission.
Cracksmen blew the Englewood theater safe on West Sixty third street and took 735 dollars. The Diamond Oppenheim and Peerless Pattern company safes in the Loop were also blown and small sums were stolen from each.
Debris from a destroyed Cameron House station is cleared as workers rig cables to a switch engine and dynamite blasts remove dangerous chimneys. Road master Madden leads crews on tracks with brick and timber removal. Temporary waiting rooms and a north-of-Interstate site plan are announced. carpenters arrive to begin construction.
Officials report Germany’s response to the president’s note is not a frank declaration of objectives yet shows no clear move to reveal terms. White House aides express guarded disappointment at the lack of specifics while expecting possible confidential clarifications via Ambassador Gerard to supplement the official text.
Four Austro-Hungarian destroyers launched a raid in the straits of Otranto, sinking two armed patrol boats and later routing six enemy destroyers of superior type and speed, according to a Vienna statement issued Tuesday. The raid occurred during the night of December 22 23.
W S Woods argues that moving three rival depots to a single La Crosse union depot would erase dangerous crossings and connect districts. The plan promises civic benefits, yet acknowledges cost to railroads and need to rebuild Milwaukee Northwestern and Green Bay facilities.
Wells Fargo Express announces a Christmas bonus of one month’s salary for all employees with a year or more of service earning $2,000 or less annually. The program covers over eight thousand workers and totals about one million dollars, paid in quarterly installments starting January 1.
South American chancellors consider dispatching a note to belligerents to support President Wilson's peace plea. The ABC trio of Argentina Brazil and Chile are seen as leading the move with no official confirmation. The region supports Wilson's timely suggestions and sees a path to Pan American unity.
Postmaster Olaf R. Skaar reports the La Crosse office is handling far more mail than the 1915 Christmas rush. Additional 36 workers were hired as trucks and bundles fill the floors, with clerks preparing for New Year letter and postcard mail.
Washington ruling bars locating the $11,000,000 government armor plate plant within 200 miles of coast or Great Lakes, leaving Ironton, Ohio as the sole eligible city. Senator Harding conveyed the decision to the United Press.
D. C. Dewey of the La Crosse Rescue Mission reports fewer poor households and fewer aid calls this Christmas. About 250 baskets of food clothing and toys were distributed with many families still affected by illness. The Christmas tree event drew large crowds and thousands of children were served before standing room ran out. Shoes are being purchased with a small donation surplus.
In reports from Petrograd and Paris dated December 26, Romanian forces defend Filipescu amid heavy fighting along the Fili pesci to Lichkotianka line. German and Austro Hungarian troops storm Filipesti. 5,500 Russians captured elsewhere. British patrols repulsed with rising artillery on the Ypres front. Christmas night saw artillery duels on the Somme front with no infantry action reported.
Washington December 26 Lawson claims leaks exist on major government moves especially on European matters He may be summoned to testify before the House Rules Committee as part of the Wood investigation Wood says he is gathering clues while Henry indicates a hearing could occur with tangible information provided by Lawson or others
Mrs. Mary J. Blanchard aged 94 died at her son Charles Blanchard’s home in La Crosse after a brief illness. Born June 29 1823 in Albany New York she lived much of her life in New York before moving to Wisconsin. She was a Caledonia Street Methodist member and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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