28 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
1
A test president refuses to sign the measure claiming it closes the open door of America. The departure from old policy excludes political refugees and those without opportunities.
President Wilson vetoed the immigration bill and framed a message arguing the move would turn away from open doors and favor tests of opportunity over eligibility. He cites dangers to asylum, education tests, and the nation’s humanitarian tradition while signaling opposition to constrained policy. The article notes a continued debate and hints at continuation on Page B6.
Captain Charles Campbell will headline a La Crosse mass meeting on February hth to promote a river terminal project. He states towboats and barges can move freight faster than rail, averaging seven miles an hour versus two for heavy rail freight. Local plans and speakers include Mayor Ori J. Sorensen officials and Captain Thomas Wilkinson of Burlington, Iowa.
Basel, Switzerland reports Emperor Franz Joseph plans talks with Kaiser Wilhelm to end the war. Austrian foreign minister Baron von Rajecz travels to Germany as Count Tisza prepares for a Berlin mission. Hungary leans toward separate peace while Vienna seeks common peace.
May wheat futures in Chicago climbed to $1.50 7 8 per bushel with only four civil war era exceptions. No. 2 red and No. 2 hard joined the rally at $1.50 7 8, as traders noted less influence from speculation and cited renewed foreign bidding. May wheat closed at $1.40 0 1 2 per bushel after a day of volatile shifts.
La Crosse endures 28 below at 7 a m as record lows sweep the region. St Paul hits 32 below, Madison 28 below, with trains delayed and steam services strained. Other readings include Fond du Lac 27 below and Antigo 28 below as hourly notes track the chill.
Former governor has been appointed to lead the Board of Control but the nomination did not win Senate confirmation. McGovern appointee will be offered another government post.
Madison January 28 Special The appointment of former Wisconsin governor James O Davidson as president of the state board of control was sent to the senate by Governor Philipp. If confirmed he will take duties February 1 and sever ties with his life insurance employer. Davidson succeeds Ralph E Smith of Merrill whose term could not be confirmed before the legislature adjourned.
German submarines formed a trailing line to cover a retreating raiding squadron as Beatty’s fleet pursued. The tactic allegedly saved three German dreadnoughts, with reports on Bluecher and Kolberg casualties pending official confirmation. Berlin and London differed on sunk ships.
Yesterday saw a high of minus four and a low of minus twenty eight in La Crosse area with no precipitation. Fair conditions prevail tonight and Friday as temperatures rise across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and the central Mississippi valley with a slow movement of a trough and eastward pressure system.
Berlin reports heavy French losses in three days of fighting around Craonne with German forces taking several strong positions. The German official line says 15,000 French dead were found in trenches and 1,100 prisoners were taken, while French sources maintain their positions held and German losses at 7,000 to 10,000.
Chicago January 28 The American Association became a major league as the national commission consented to remove the draft rule from the organization. President Chivington announced the change after the action.
The International league will be classified as a major organization, announced by President Barrow. The national commission allegedly abolished the major league’s drafting power from the International league and the American association, elevating those circuits to major rating.
Rev. Julius T. Gamm of West Avenue German Lutheran and Rev. Julius Bergholz of Immanuel Lutheran may attend the annual Wisconsin Lutheran conference meeting tomorrow in St. Martin's church at Winona. About twelve pastors from Wisconsin and Minnesota expected to attend.
La Crosse bakers face a clash between a 13 year old city ordinance and Wisconsin weight laws over loaf sizes. The debate now centers on whether 16 ounce wheat and 18 ounce rye loaves must be sold, with bakers considering reduced weights or higher prices. Sealer Derr and Madison officials await a ruling as bakers weigh options tonight at Stoddard hotel.
Chas Lumley the city scales-master on the North side recalls a winter so cold that ice could not be cut. He states the Mississippi channel froze to nineteen feet thick and the marshes froze solid killing most fish life.
Reports from Paris dated January 28 state the general headquarters of the Fifteenth German army corps at Strasbourg were completely destroyed by an incendiary fire. Dispatches received this afternoon confirm the damage and origin.
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