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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
1
An unofficial summary of Austrian notes states the submarine commander was punished for failing to account for passenger panic aboard the Ancona. Austria pledges indemnity for American lives lost, aims to maintain warm relations, and agrees with the Washington cabinet on humane conduct in war.
Barron Zwiedenek Austrian representative in the United States says the unofficial Austrian note on the Ancona will satisfy US demands. Washington officials declare Austria has substantially complied with US demands and there will be no break in relations though final approval by President Wilson is awaited.
Forecast indicates rain or snow tonight and likely Saturday across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Temperatures show little change with slightly warmer tonight in the east and south portions. An area of high pressure over the north Atlantic states dominates the region while depressions in the southwest and Alberta bring unsettled conditions with rain or snow.
The British cruiser Natal was wrecked by an internal explosion in harbor yesterday afternoon, with an estimated 300 lives lost and about 40 percent of the crew of 725 saved. Officials ordered an immediate investigation as authorities withhold details to curb wild rumor.
Elgin Ul dairy market reports butter prices ranging from 31 to 33 cents per pound on December 31, down from 34 cents last week as buyers await spring demand and supply shifts.
Washington officials deny formal talks but Pan American congress delegates say a defensive alliance of twenty one Western Hemisphere republics is under consideration. Proposals include standing armies and navies under joint call, a binding law code for disputes, and no external treaties outside the group.
The Chicago Great Western carried the Princeton Triangle Club of Minneapolis to Chicago in nine hours and fifty four minutes covering 435 miles. The trip beat regular runs by two hours.
Chicago officials announce that William Lori a former United States senator ousted in 1911 will face trial on January 17 for conspiracy to wreck the La Salle Street Trust Savings bank.
News from Berlin reports Austrian forces sank the French submarine Monge in Durazzo harbor before a naval clash in which two Austrian destroyers were sunk. The Monge’s second officer and 15 crew members were imprisoned by the Austro flotilla.
Miss Lo Ranger of Westby died at La Crosse hospital after illness linked to a delicate condition. An inquest opened by Coroner Wm. L. Tetley examined actions of a Vernon county warrant sworn by District Attorney C. J. Smith and the uncertainty of jurisdiction. Dr. R. D. Jamieson declined to sign the death certificate citing possible human agency and public responsibility.
New England states lose bid to block higher railroad tariffs after the Interstate Commerce Commission declines to suspend tariffs that go into effect at midnight, matching New York rates. The ruling ends the region's challenge to the new schedules.
Juarez and Tia Juana Mexico may see a clamp on horse racing and its gambling attachments as a lid is to be placed tomorrow per Juarez Washington report.
Fire Chief Nathan Bradfield reports 1915 property losses totaling 645592 with 146 alarms, topping 1914 figures. Major blazes struck Onalaska Woolen Mills January 5 Goddard estate February 27 Logan school March 2 Plow Shop October 25 La Crosse Knitting December 10 and Wisconsin-Minnesota Light and Power December 28.
London dispatch reports the steamer Miguel Bellilieure broken up and totally wrecked in a severe storm off the Scilly islands. It is believed lives were lost. The news described distressing scenes but gave no further details.
Senator La Follette will deliver addresses in Rhinelander Merrill Shawano Stevens Point and Waupaca across Monday to Friday of the coming week. He is set to speak Monday night in Rhinelander Tuesday in Merrill Wednesday in Shawano and Thursday and Friday nights in Stevens Point and Waupaca respectively.
Milwaukee Road No. 22 crashed into freight No. 20 on a Sharp Money Creek curve near La Crosse. Engineer Sidney Maine suffered serious injuries but is recovering. fireman Don Comeau and several passengers were hurt. Emergency braking likely prevented a worse disaster. no fatalities reported.
Vincent Baer of Midland Texas died after falling for two affable strangers promising wealth through a wire tapping scheme. After a minor cleaning in Fort Worth they traveled to Chicago where the killing occurred. Police say the pair were well known but Baer could not locate them in Cincinnati.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that higher export rates to Atlantic coast points for grain and by products from central freight association territory and several states are not justified. The ICC ordered cancellation of the new schedules by February 13.
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