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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
5
An official statement says General Linsingens Austro German forces threatened by Russian left flank have been forced back along the Dniester as they tried to advance on Lemberg from the south. The action unfolds in Petrograd theater updates dated June 12.
Russian forces with Bukowina reinforcements push the Austro German line back to the Dniester after heavy losses at Zurarno. Stanislau evacuated as Russian efforts shift toward Lemberg. fresh southern advance blocked until reinforcements arrive. Russians renew the offensive near Shavli and along the Dubissa as they press toward Przemysl.
I W Griffiths, famed producer of The Birth of a Nation, presents Paul Armstrong's The Escape in seven reels at the Majestic for three days starting Sunday afternoon. Blanche Sweet leads the star cast as the drama follows a woman's rise from poverty to a better life. Anna von Hoffmann, soprano, adds a repertoire of grand and light opera numbers.
John Ward Young of Elk River Minnesota visits his mother Mrs Bertha Young. Luin Wachsmuth to represent McKinley Relief corps at Wisconsin state convention in Wausau. Excursion to Brownsville June 13 leaves 11 am returns 12 am. Knute Houck home from University of Wisconsin for summer. Various visits business trips and travels across Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois with trips to Yellowstone and San Francisco trip planned. Frohsian Singing society picnic and dance at Ed Stroehs park with Jitney lines and downtown property ads.
Washington dispatch reports at the state department Acting Secretary Robert Lansing corrected an abroad impression. He said the note was shown to Bryan on Wednesday with no changes after that time but many edits occurred after Bryan's resignation was tendered and accepted. He declined to confirm whether a line about dereliction by US officials in enforcing neutrality was added after the resignation.
Recitals by Miss Ida Schumann's pupils Thursday and Friday pleased parents and friends. Miss Knudson, the Caro line girls, Gretchen Schweizer, and Mrs. Percy Cilly performed with talent and encores.
Miss Clara Catherine Beyer and Gilbert Richard Johnson wed at the German Lutheran church with Rev. J T Gamm officiating. Attendants were Edwin and Bertha Beyer and Melvin and Clara Johnson. The couple will reside in Blooming Prairie where the groom serves as cashier of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank.
Mrs Louis Hirshheimer entertains six tables for a whist afternoon. Nine prizes were awarded to Mrs C W Levis Mrs Paul Pamperin Mrs Joseph Clarke Mrs Humbolt Mrs Harry Watkins Miss Ingwersen and Mrs L H Martin in a unique and pleasant gathering.
Mrs Odin J. Oyen and Mrs F G Cowles hosted an afternoon bridge session at Mrs Oyen's residence bringing together social guests for a concise card party atmosphere.
Girls invited to register for the Young Women's Christian Association summer camp at Riverside. Miss Bertha Hoefke returns as camp mother and oversees operations with the same cottage, extra quarters, and July leadership by Misada Ganschow. The camp runs from June 25 to early July with launch travel between city and camp and activities include boating swimming fishing biking baseball and crafts for rest and recreation.
Christiania reports that neutral Norway has suffered heavy losses with 29 ships sunk by mine explosions since the war started. Details are scarce and shipping losses affect all classes.
The Ladies' Industrial Society of the First Baptist Church will meet Thursday afternoon June 17 at the home of Mrs. C N Dunham in the Traer cottage.
Miss Emma Wiggert entertained the St. Cecelian Musical club at her home Thursday evening in honor of Miss Barbara Reisinger who is soon to be married. Reisinger received many useful gifts.
At the Country Club Mr and Mrs J M Holley entertain at dinner tonight in honor of Mrs Mary Reyes Ostrander of Samokov Bulgaria. Covers will be laid for nineteen.
Mise Elsie Scheel hosted a Friday birthday party at 1717 Charles Street for her seventeenth birthday. Games and music followed with lunch for twelve at ten o clock. A bouquet of pink and white carnations graced the table as Misses Elsie Scheel and eleven guests attended and gifts were presented.
Dr. Bella Nair of the Winnebago hospital is a weekend guest of Miss Nannie Colwell. The Daughters of the American Revolution plan their annual May day picnic at Dresbach on Monday June 14. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hixon traveled to Rochester Minnesota for gallstone surgery. Mrs. A. C. Gran and Mr. J. W. Hedderich hosted the First Baptist church Industrial society at Hedderich residence. Dr. C. M. Coady moved to Nenab Wis to be near his aunt Mrs. Harry Manz who is seriously ill.
Thousands of workers marched in Moscow singing the national anthem and destroyed German factories shops and homes. Dispatches report goods furniture and stocks were cast out of residences and stores as officials cite indignation over poisonous gas bombs used by the Germans.
The speaker asserts a preference for error over holding the office of vice president and mentions Tom Marshall as agreeing likely. The remark frames a political stance and personal expectations about leadership, reflecting skepticism toward high office.
A Philadelphia editor asked if William Jennings Bryan would favor a prohibition candidacy and canvass for that end. W. G. Calderwood of Minneapolis replied that with many capable men adopting the prohibition philosophy it would be premature to express preferences.
Washington observers conclude Secretary of State Bryan’s cabinet departure results from a prolonged sequence of incidents rather than a sudden flare up. While his stated reason is accepted, officials note ongoing friction and a perceived fit with a broader “psychological moment.”
The piece presents William Jennings Bryan as a leading pacifist in America warning that militarists seek control. It notes his long view since 1913 on California land issues with Japan and his exit from the cabinet to spotlight policy. It predicts a campaign rally with small army and navy advocates in 1916.
Berlin papers say the second American note is not a ultimatum and may allow U S Germany agreement. London press generally approves the note substance but questions the spirit of Wilson’s moderation.
A concise aphorism advising workers who dislike their tasks to seek new employment. It presents a practical stance on career satisfaction and personal initiative without additional context.
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