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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
1
A sensational fight ends as the governor fails to compel the House to recon sider a bill reshaping the state tax commission. The clash over procedure and political leverage leaves the measure stalled and political tensions high.
The article reports a wave of enthusiasm and a shift of control in Berlin as Berlingay solidifies power after the fall of Lemberg. It notes German gains in Galicia and the push toward Paris as a strategic objective.
Berlin dispatch reports the Mackenzen Galician offensive may shift from Galicia to northern France after Lemberg fall. War office silence leaves analysts uncertain, while Austro German victories are praised and Galicia’s mineral wealth and copper deposits spark miners’ rush to reopen shafts.
President Wilson appoints Robert Lansing as secretary of state succeeding William Jennings Bryan. Lansing, a New York native born October 17 1864, has served in the state department and on commissions, and he accepted the post as Wilson prepared to vacation at Cornish New Hampshire.
In Madison on June 24 the Assembly refused to reconsider the Philipp bill abolishing the tax commission after a heated session. Several members were accounted for, and the final roll showed a large bloc voting against reconsideration while others switched positions. Other measures, including the Glenn state referendum bill, failed in the Senate, with action on consolidation and related bills postponed to next week.
At Harvard commencement Charles Lawrence Hutchinson of Chicago banker and art director hospital trustee Frank Billings Chicago physician Theodore Newton Vail president of AT&T Myron Timothy Herrick former governor of Ohio and ex ambassador to France receive Doctor of Laws or related honorary ranks.
The Norwegian steamer Bergensfjord with Dr Bernhard Dernburg aboard has been allowed to proceed from Kirkwall after a brief examination.
Tom Seaton, Brookfeds’ star hurler, was suspended five days by Manager Magee for failure to stay in condition. Seaton vowed not to stand salary suspension along with the five day penalty.
Emil Wolfram and Mrs. Lottie Nimecks, both Eagles, married yesterday forenoon in Winona county clerk's office by Judge F H Somnen. They returned to La Crosse after the ceremony and will reside there.
Unsettled weather with showers possible tonight or Friday. La Crosse vicinity, Wisconsin and Minnesota show little temperature change with partly cloudy to night and Friday in parts of Iowa. River stages from St Paul to La Crosse expected to have no material change in the next 36 hours.
State aid will be requested for tornado victims as Prairie du Chien champions appear before the legislature on Monday to plead their case.
Judge W R Long and District Attorney Munson of Prairie du Chien plan to present a plea for relief before the Wisconsin legislature in Madison. They urge aid for about 100 people left homeless with crops wiped out after the Saturday June 12 tornado near Ferryville Reedsburg and Soldiers Grove. Local towns have raised funds but broader needs remain acute for farmers ruined by wind damage and mortgage obligations.
Heavy smoke lingers over Cushing Oklahoma as roughly 406000 barrels of oil are destroyed by fires at the Prairie Gulf Gypsy and Oil and Gas wells. The heaviest losses hit the Prairie Gulf Gypsy and Oil and Gas Company properties.
Six people are confirmed dead after a California earthquake with three identified men and three unidentified victims found among the ruins at a site in Mexicano. Rescue teams continue scanning debris for additional victims and to locate missing residents.
The June earthquake left six known dead including Frank Smith a violinist and injuring many others. Property losses total roughly 350000 with estimates varying up to 359000. Damages to canals and dams prompted fears of floods as residents rush to clear debris and survivors camp outdoors.
Mexican officials Charles A. Douglas and Eliseo Arredondo depart Washington for a conference with General Carranza near Vera Cruz. They aim to urge a conference among Mexican factional leaders to form a provisional government recognized by the United States and ABC powers.
New York June 24. Dr Oscar M Leiser testified that Mrs Mina Tempest could not have kissed Edward F Robertson for a full minute while the clock ticked sixty seconds, saying her nervous state would have made such an act impossible and would cause irreparable injury.
Madison hosts twenty two delegates to the American Association of Agriculture College Editors for its third annual gathering at the Wisconsin College of Agriculture. Forest Crissey and G W Wharton spoke today as the group plans final session on Friday.
The New Powers Secretary of the La Crosse aerie was elected state secretary of the Eagles by a most complimentary majority, reflecting strong support within the organization.
The Eagles depart as the city clears with marching clubs and drill teams. Delegates remain for closing business, electing state officers and naming Grand Rapids as next convention site. Exoduses continue with Milwaukee Racine Janesville and Marshfield groups heading home after a steamboat excursion.
J C Nichols of Janesville seeks eight year post but loses by large margin. Marshfield man earns top Eagle office statewide with no opposition. Grand Rapids to host 1916 Eagles convention. State officers elected include R J Strauss Marshfield as president and C W Hathaway Beaver Dam as vice president. A Dittman La Crosse is secretary and R A Bloehorn Antigo treasurer. Trustees named Armstrong Craft and M H Niesen.
Charley Dittman of the La Crosse Eagles will keep the state aerie books for one year after defeating J. C. Nichols of Janesville nearly unanimously. His election, praised for boosting La Crosse Eagledom, was celebrated with cheers at the aerie hall on South Fifth Street.
The Wisconsin Eagles convened in Grand Rapids with enthusiasm as Charley Dittman of La Crosse won state secretary 136 to 33 over J. C. Nichols of Janesville. R. J. Strauss was elected state president and C. W. Hathaway state VP unanimously. Next year’s convention awarded to Grand Rapids.
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