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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1915
Page
14
London June 12 The press bureau issued a statement this afternoon saying the British light cruiser reported as sunk by an Austrian submarine was not seriously damaged and reached port safely.
A westward rise and Kaw River swelling above flood stage drive hundreds of North Topekans to evacuate. The river climbs after a seven foot overnight gain and continues to rise slowly.
Kansas City Missouri June 12 crest of the Kaw river expected late today at about 23% feet though below dike tops. At Topeka the Kaw river is nearly a foot above flood stage and believed to be at crest there.
A George Eliot reflection questions quarrels and harshness amid a great calamity when life’s artificial gestures vanish and people unite in primitive mortal needs. The quote emphasizes universal human solidarity in crisis.
Albert Kowalski of Chicago, a burglar, was spotted by George Miller who, as Holy Trinity church caretaker, had rigged an electric alarm on the poor box. The alarm sounded yesterday. Kowalski attempted to pry the box, took forty cents, and was fined ten dollars in municipal court this morning.
May brought heavy rain in Wisconsin limiting fire spread. Fire Marshal Host reports 263 fires with a total loss of 283955, far below last year’s 277 blazes causing 721144 in losses. The wetter conditions left buildings soaked and fire threats reduced.
Notice is given of a special term of the County Court in La Crosse County Wisconsin to hear Sophie Green’s application for the appointment of an administrator for the estate of Louisa Bonema of New Amsterdam, La Crosse County, deceased. The hearing is set for the twenty-ninth day of June, 1915 at ten o'clock A M at the La Crosse County Court House.
Notice of application to county court in La Crosse Wisconsin. Special term set for June 29 1915 at 10 AM in the probate court to hear Carrie Daniels executrix of John A Daniels will for adjustment settlement and allowance of final account and for assignment of residue of the estate to entitled persons. John Brindley county judge. Otto M Schlabach attorney for executrix.
In La Crosse County at the Court House in La Crosse City on June 29 1915 at 10 o clock A M the matter to be heard is the application of John H Dahl executor of Casper F Craig for adjustment settlement and allowance of his final account as such executor James Thompson attorney for estate
Two armed masked men halted the Southern Pacific Coaster flyer at Chatsworth California robbing about 100 passengers including E M Jordan brakeman and Conductor C C Nicholls before fleeing the halted train. Armed posses hunted the bandits as the train stopped in darkness.
The Eagles state convention to be held in La Crosse the week of June 21 prompts extensive city decorations. Merchants are urged by L B Omerberg and the decoration committee to decorate early to welcome thousands of visitors and boost local business.
In Kansas City Missouri on June 12 Standard Oil wins a price battle as independent dealers concede they cannot match the 8.8 cent per gallon Standard rate. Independents will charge 9.8 cents, claiming it is the lowest profitable price and seeking public mercy to preserve competition. For fifteen months independents had matched Standard cuts but now abandon the effort, alleging Standard can absorb losses to eliminate rivals.
Serbian troops have occupied Elbassan, Albania's second largest city, and move west along the Scumbi river toward the Adriatic. The advance guard is under thirty miles from the sea, with Elbassan located sixty four miles southeast of Scutari.
The article traces Latin roots of pension and stipend, noting pensio meant broad payment and that pension now signals deferred pay. It explains stipendium as soldier pay, later applied to salaries of magistrates and clergy, with lump payments shaping its sense as a yearly term of service.
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