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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
6
A colorful account details Henry Ford's city visit to Stoddard Hotel amid reporters and a palatial yacht party. Ford denies being the Detroit figure, claiming his Dubuque identity and private mission as reporters chase details.
J. N. Moncrieff of the La Crosse Gas and Electric company announced extensive improvements on heating mains and a new power house at a total cost of 210000. Mains will be concrete and the system ready for winter service. Two lots north of the Edison plant will host modern lobby buildings with new boilers and equipment. About 240 men will be employed all summer on the project.
Madison June 11 assembly overrode joint finance committee recommendation to repeal the mill tax maintenance for University and Normal schools after a long debate and re engrossed the bills. Washington June 11 president Hutchins of the Ann Arbor law school and G L McIntosh of Wabash College accepted places on Bryan treaty commissions with Uruguay and Italy.
Mayor A. A. Bentley urged residents to attend tonight's council meeting saying the public should observe how the government works. He criticized voters for neglecting council debates and only raising complaints after decisions are made.
Police uncovered the alias Frank Brown linking to Jake Biers a 19 year old 1911 Green Bay reformatory alumnus. He is suspected of multiple thefts around La Crosse over four weeks including a Milwaukee cabOOSE satchel theft. Biers formerly lived with uncle Jake Milbauer in California and uses Milbauer as another alias.
The bill faced opposition from Pierce County residents with petitions signed by nearly all residents of three adjoining townships. Senator Skogmo and Assemblyman Kay opposed the measure while Assemblyman Weber and C K Ellingson supported it in the Wisconsin legislature.
Berlin wireless from London says the Bavarian liner Zweina was torpedoed and sunk. Five crew and eleven passengers were saved by a Dutch fishing boat. Lloyd's lists no ship named Zweina. A 1,470 ton British steamer Zweena from Singapore is cited, but first Berlin bulletin gives no nationality for the target or submarine.
London reports that a small British steamer named Zweipa struck a reef and sank in the Nora sea. No further details on passengers or casualties are provided.
Berlin reports slight cable errors delayed the second American note on the Lusitania sinking. Ambassador Gerard may need to recheck phrases with Washington, possibly delaying delivery to Foreign Secretary von Jagow until tonight or tomorrow. Local paper Lokal Anzeiger viewed the note as a basis for further negotiations despite U.S. political chatter.
La Crosse Council N. 94 U C T plans a trip of about 100 members to Winona for the grand council session of Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota now in session. The closing program is highlighted by a postponed street pageant at 10 oclock to allow the delegation to attend.
August Hermann of Vernon County to appear before Judge Higbee to stop Goose Island farmer Joseph Raith from driving through his land. Raith hails from a prior circuit court term after suing a street railway for damages over a collision. Four divorce suits likely heard include Arner v Arner Dowling v Dowling Bubser v Bubser Holmes v Holmes.
Galveston Texas June 11 report says Villa and Angeles have become open enemies. Each accuses the other of cowardice after retreating at Leon. An official cablegram to the Carranzista consul quotes General Obregon. Obregon says Villa swears to kill Angeles on sight and a pitched battle is expected.
Washington reports delay demanded by the state department in the case of George Marks and S Franklin who faced execution by Villistas for passing counterfeit money. Officials expect a quick outcome amid Mexico fighting and a possible US mandate setting a window to establish a government. refugee movements and military shifts are noted.
Unsettled weather with showers tonight and Saturday across Wisconsin and Minnesota. Temperatures not changing much with highs near 68 and lows around 52 yesterday. river forecasts show falling levels in the upper St. Croix region and little change lower down in the next 48 hours.
Frank Brown John Murphy and Oscar Dupont tramps who robbed J. M. Sinneth confessing to District Attorney Otto Schlabach. They face arraignment in circuit court before Judge Hig Lee tomorrow and possible imprisonment. Dupont held Sinneth while Murphy searched pockets. Brown helped plan the crime. Sinneth showed his roll in a North Third street saloon before the trio followed.
President Wilson seeks German compliance on protecting lives during submarine warfare. The note argues for humanity and international law, insisting Germany take necessary measures to safeguard American ships and passengers while keeping channels open for negotiation. If Germany evasive, the US may sever diplomatic relations.
La Crosse bakers threaten a return to the five cent loaf as flour prices drop but remain volatile. Art Schulze says a sixteen ounce loaf could be forced by a city ordinance, with a price fight likely if flour falls further after Listman Mill reports a twenty cent drop.
Madison Wisconsin June 11 The public welfare consolidation bill was set as a special order for next Thursday in the senate. It faced indefinite postponement by a tie vote in the finance committee.
Part of the Dardanelles fighting as of June 11 reports French troops clearing Turkish entanglements at Kereve Dere ravine and capturing trench rows. Official communique says enemy losses were heavy.
Meyer Gerhard expected in Berlin next Wednesday to meet with Kaiser officials and press that the American people back the president’s principles. British officials may preempt with a reply to Washington, while Berlin anticipates concessions as the note is deemed unacceptable.
A historical report discusses Berlin's response to a U S note ending hopes of forcing submarine warfare. It notes Germany’s willingness to accept an official U S statement on Lusitania and suggests Berlin seeks U S cooperation against England's blockade. It also links Bryan’s resignation to shifts in German public opinion and government strategy.
Rev Dr A F Elmgquist of Minneapolis, president of the Synod of the Northwest of the English Lutheran Church, will lead the installation of Rev J J S Rumbarger as pastor of Holy Trinity English Lutheran Church at West Avenue and Ferry Street. Rumbarger has preached since November 8 succeeding Rev W P Christy. The service begins at 8 oclock.
Hugo Fritz a 14 year old youth who stole a bicycle left on a downtown street confessed to the theft. The bicycle was recovered and Fritz was paroled to De Forest C Dewey superintendent of the La Crosse Rescue Mission.
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