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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
6
Secretary Bryan made a formal farewell at the White House at 12 50 pm. He said he might return in a personal capacity and spoke with President Wilson. The two discussed the German note in the Blue Room before Bryan departed with exclamations of God bless you.
Amid calls to convene Congress a battle over arbitration vs. war looms. Sirvan urges world treaties as peace path while Bryan faces mixed support. State Department operations continue as White House weighs potential cabinet shifts and succession rumors.
John Conley a farmer faced a thirty day jail term after resisting Constable Joe Hirt at North Third Street. Conley stripped his coat and hat, challenged bystanders, and bit Hirt’s finger during a struggle as the officer sought to enforce silence. Conley was subdued and taken to the police station in Henry A. Lee’s patrol wagon.
Mytilene dispatches report two allied airmen flew over Smyrna Bourneva and Mentmimi dropping bombs as the Anglo French fleet began heavy bombardment of forts on the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles near Me.
Washington crowd cheers as President Wilson leaves the White House for a car ride at 7:20 p.m. He goes alone except for a chauffeur and a seret service man. A group of about fifty visiting outsiders recognizes him and waves as he bows.
The White House claims no knowledge of gossip on a cabinet shakeup while lawmakers debate a new Navy secretary. All other cabinet members reportedly backed the move, with Daniels possibly kept in place during a recess appointment since Congress is not in session.
Washington June 9 Counsellor Lansing said Assistant Solicitor Chandler Anderson will act temporarily as counsellor and acting secretary of state once the German note is dispatched. He gave no hint of a immediate permanent appointee. President Wilson remained in his study. Secretary Bryan at his desk, likely for the last time as premier. Lansing and Bryan met briefly at the White House. The retiring cabinet head showed strain as he left.
Evans will continue building his lumber yard within Sparta city limits despite earlier council opposition. After being arrested for violating a new ordinance, a jury found him not guilty, and construction proceeds.
Petrograd reports German dash toward Lemberg blocked by Russian traps. The war office says 2,600 German prisoners were taken and ammunition seized as Russian flanks closed in after a wedge formed on the Vasnia left bank. Russians withdraw along the Przemysl Lemberg line but remain confident around Lemberg.
French troops push forward across about 100 yards of a 350 yard front in the St Mihiel sector, attacking Le Pretre where gaps in German lines are targeted. A rush near the woods carries two German trench lines and small French units seize portions of a third trench.
Berlin reports Austro Germans regain Stanislau in southeast Galicia this afternoon. German troops also seize areas near the Baltic and occupy Kabyli on the Windau river. In the south they storm fortified positions facing the Russian fortress at Kovno.
TOPEKA Kan June 9 Dr P P Womer of St Paul chosen president of Washburn College at the board of trustees annual meeting Dr Womer a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and associated with church and higher education circles was named to lead the institution.
The Wisconsin industrial commission presents 3000 feet of safety education film at the Majestic to La Crosse workers on June 16 11 and 12. J D Beck will speak and deputy Al Kroes explains the pictorial review of boiler explosions unsafe building practices and other accident causes with 150 slides. Tickets go to plant employees and ushers include PD W MacWillie B C Smith C P Thompson F W Fox A P Funk John C Burns L H Martin and Adolph Kohlhaus.
Knox Booth, a United States revenue agent, surrendered to authorities in Montgomery this afternoon after being reported missing. The appearance ends a search that drew local officials and federal investigators.
Fair tonight and Thursday with slowly rising temperatures. Frost tonight under clear skies. Minnesota outlook shows increasing cloudiness and possible showers Thursday with light precipitation in the west portion tonight. River forecast indicates a fall in the upper section and little change in the lower section over the next 36 hours.
A historical note praises coconut oil as a gentler alternative to soaps and shampoos. It argues most soaps dry the scalp and brittle hair, recommending one to two teaspoons of maltified coconut oil to cleanse hair and scalp, producing a soft, lustrous result. It notes coconut oil is inexpensive and available at pharmacies for all readers.
Madison June 9. The Wisconsin Assembly defeated all moves to set a state wide minimum wage for women over 18 in mercantile and industrial work by large margins. Mortensen amendment failed 25 to 57 and original $10 standard failed 62 to 18, with debate over morality and need.
The article contemplates William Jennings Bryan taking a leadership role in the national prohibition movement amid the 1916 campaign. It notes his strong Democratic support from the solid South and suggests his resignation from liquor policy as a sign he may back national dry legislation.
The body of William Tesmer, a harness maker, who died by drinking carbolic acid Sunday night in his Sleepy Eye home, was moved there for interment after being accompanied by his brother Fred Tesmer. The notice notes the event and plans.
Washington June 9 British and German observers say Secretary Bryan's resignation will not alter the German American crisis. They contend arbitration proposals in the note cannot change Germany's position and that past arbitration attempts failed to win German trust. Germany doubts the peace plan and believes the action does not signal a move toward war by Wilson.
State of Wisconsin La Crosse County court In the matter of the estate of Anton Peterson late of La Crosse Wisconsin deceased Letters testamentary granted to Otto Peterson of La Crosse Wisconsin six months after May 12 1915 are allowed to creditors to present claims for examination and allowance The Court will on November 16 1915 at 10 o clock A M examine and adjust claims against the deceased By the Court John Brindley County Judge Dated May 12 1915 Mahoney and Schubert Attorneys for Executor
The La Crosse High School Alumni Association hosts its third annual banquet and ball at the high school on Friday June 18. Committees are preparing plans and will announce details soon.
Common council committees on lights river and wharves finance judiciary grounds and buildings sewers streets and alleys ordinances and railroads will meet at the city hall tonight.
Theen club will meet Friday afternoon at 922 Division Street home of Mrs. John C. Jorstad. Hostesses will be Mrs. Jorstad and Mrs. N. R. Nelson.
The county board of supervisors announced the annual picnic would be held on July 20 after initially listing June 26 as the date.
Washington reports a strong denial from the White House that any cabinet member plans retirement or resignation. The Navy secretary Daniel s is said not to have resigned and all nine cabinet members reportedly back the president amid rumors of a coalition cabinet.
Ex-secretary argues government should warn Americans not to travel on belligerent ships and to prohibit passenger ships from carrying ammunition. He supports using both warnings and legal measures to prevent risks and aid national safety, while noting the president may oppose such steps.
The steamship Gertrude was sunk in a collision with the City of Vienna off Arklaw lightship on Sunday. Eight lives were lost and survivors were brought to Liverpool today.
Thomas Mertlik a driver for the John Gund Brewing Company is hospitalized at St Francis with four wrench back injuries after slipping while lifting a heavy beer keg. The incident occurred during routine work at the brewery facilities.
Austrian aviators raid Venice and wreck a steam gondola as dispatches arrive. Reported from Paris on the following day.
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