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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1916
Page
1
Frederick v Haskin reports a tariff board stance amid party divides as revenue needs threaten repeal of free sugar entry after May 1. Public policy battles loom over trade and price controls.
A compact chronology from May 7 1915 to February 4 detailing the Lusitania sinking near Kinsale with 1,000+ dead including 115 Americans, the US notes demanding accountability, German replies and demurrals, subsequent ship sinkings like Arabic and Persia, and the evolving US stance culminating in February. It covers Bryan's resignation, demurrals, and assurances about submarine warfare.
President Wilson urged revisiting tariff policy as war disrupts trade. He notes revenue effects lose predictability when global supply routes are paralyzed and calls for a broad reexamination of tariffs. The piece cites McKinley foresight about world trade reorganization and implies a commission may be studied.
Forecast notes fair and somewhat colder tonight for La Crosse and vicinity. Snow flurries expected Thursday with rising temperatures across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and adjacent regions. Rain or snow observed across the Mississippi valley and Atlantic states with high pressure over the Dakotas and Ontario influencing tonight's fair conditions.
Washington reports say no move of the U S Capitol to Milwaukee despite Rep Cary’s proposal to shift the seat of government. Brewers and society figures in Milwaukee reject the idea noting risks if the city becomes dry and the capital departs from Washington.
The Senate passed bills allowing congressmen and senators to appoint three naval cadets, increasing from two, and appropriating 100000 for New York yard and 5000 for Mare Island yard. The measures authorize battleship construction in government plants and go to President Wilson for signature without debate.
Federal agents traced suspected German agents to a Milk Street Boston office and secured dictagraph records of weekend conferences. The information, aided by ambassadorial sources, suggests the group shifted active centers toward Boston and prompted John Howard’s swift departure to Canada amid tight secrecy.
Anxiety rose in New York over possible capture or sinking of a large British passenger liner by a German commerce raider. The Crissa from Liverpool, last heard January 19 after leaving Rio de Janeiro, is suspected. Rumors say the raider Moewe may be crossing the Atlantic, with insurance rates rising and liners warned to watch for raiders.
La Crosse merchants M and J Club and Board of Trade move toward forming a central civic body after Paul E Willis of Minneapolis urged consolidation at the Board of Trade annual meeting. A committee was instructed to arrange a mass meeting with Willis and the presidents of the Merchants association and Manufacturers and Jobbers club. Twelve directors were elected and four longtime citizens named life members.
Senator Tillman predicts quick Senate action on a government armor plate factory bill and rejects Penrose bluff about price hikes. He says Republicans and Democrats will unite to ensure passage and weighs possible Senate response to manufacturer threats.
A Rome dispatch cites the Giornale D Italia and Vatican sources stating Belgium refused a separate peace offered by Germany. Cardinal Mercier conveyed the news to Pope Benedict, and King Albert vowed to seek victory with allies. Reports also note Haig's Havre mission to King Albert with no press confirmation.
J. B. Murray was elected president of the La Crosse Retail Grocers association at a monthly meeting in Froh Sinn hall. Officers named include L. E. LaVaque as vice president W. C. Streitz as treasurer C. E. Wen as recording secretary Harry Taggart as financial secretary and a board of directors listing J. J. Hammes EF E. Struber George Dawson O E Schwartz Kuut Temte and E. Miller.
The library board considers forming a holding company appointed by city authority to delegate powers to the current library board in order to legalize the library appropriation. Judge Brindley informed the State Library Commission and requested guidance on the proposal.
The New York Globe reports a Bermuda message saying the German cruiser Roon, a suspected commerce raider, was captured by the British battleship Drake after a three hour fight 200 miles east northeast of Bermuda. Two merchantmen, one armed, were captured with the Roon. Drake towed the prize.
A president views the near term case as a firm basis for international law and a diplomatic precedent. The decision is seen as crucial to future actions regarding submarine matters and naval policy across allied states.
A confidential agent is suspected of advising the President on a matter concerning German policy. The report notes possible influence on official stance and future diplomatic steps, with no disclosures of identities or sensitive details.
Washington reports provisional acceptance by America of Germany’s informal memorandum via Ambassador Bernstorff. The formal note from Germany will complete the acceptance, signaling a diplomatic precedent and a de facto disavowal of sinking ships.
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