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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
14
London June 12 The press bureau issued a statement this afternoon saying the British light cruiser allegedly sunk by an Austrian submarine was not seriously damaged and reached port safely.
The Kaw River rises to flood stage with a seven foot overnight gain and water from the west threatens North Topeka residents. Hundreds evacuate as the river climbs above flood levels, recalling the twelve year prior flood impact.
Albert Kowalski of Chicago robbed the Holy Trinity church poor box. George Miller, the church caretaker, rigged an electric alarm. The device sounded yesterday. Kowalski was caught trying to open the box and paid a $14 fine after a municipal court decision.
In Madison on June 12 the Fire Marshal's report cites heavy May rainfall as the main reason for unusually low fire losses. There were 263 fires with a total loss of 283,955 dollars, compared with 277 fires and 721,150 dollars lost in May of the previous year.
Kansas City reports the Kaw River near crest with stage around 23 feet late today though below dike tops. Topeka expects Kaw to rise to flood level and crest near that point as rainfall subsides.
George Eliot asks what quarrel or harshness can survive a great calamity when all social status fades and all people share primitive mortal needs. The quote emphasizes universal humanity and interdependence in crisis.
Notice is given that a special term of the County Court of La Crosse County Wisconsin will be held at the Court House in La Crosse on June 29, 1915 at 10 a.m. The matter to be heard concerns Sophie Green's application for the appointment of an administrator of the estate of Louisa Ronnem a, late of New Amsterdam, Wisconsin, deceased. Dated May 28, 1915.
Wisconsin La Crosse County Probate special term will hear Carrie Daniels executrix of John A Daniels at the court house on June 29 1915 at 9 AM. The matter seeks adjustment settlement and allowance of the final account and assignment of the residue to entitled parties as ordered by County Judge John Brindley and attorney Otto M Schlabach.
In La Crosse County at the court house on June 29, 1915 at 10 a.m. the court will hear the application of Josh H. Dahl executor of Casper F. Craig for adjustment settlement and allowance of his final account. James Thompson attorney for the estate.
Two masked men armed with a revolver and a sawed off shotgun robbed nearly 100 passengers on the Southern Pacific Coaster flyer at Chatsworth station. They stopped the train, looted the observation and day coaches, then fled as armed pursuers searched for them.
South Fifth street hosts elaborate display as Eagle members prepare for the state convention in La Crosse starting June 21. Merchants are urged by decoration chair L. B. Omerberg to dress storefronts early to signal hospitality and boost business as thousands of visitors are expected.
Kansas City June 12 Standard Oil wins as independents concede they cannot meet the latest gasoline cut. Independent dealers will charge 9.8 cents per gallon while Standard sells at 8.8 cents. They claim no profit and plan to rely on the public to decide.
Serbian troops occupy Elbassan the second largest city in Albania and push toward the Adriatic along the Scumbi river. Their advance guard is under thirty miles from the sea, with Elbassan about sixty four miles southeast of Scutari.
The article explains pension and stipendum traces from Latin origins. Pension, once a broad payment, now denotes deferred pay and is distinct from a gratuity. Stipendium, historically a soldier’s pay, later refers to compensation for magistrates or clergy.
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