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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
6
A Pittsburgh area reader shares a translated Austrian letter recounting famine misery. It details high food costs, scarce shoes, and an exhausted family facing rationing, war drafts, and a graying 29 year old writer crying for flour and relief.
Charles Rousch, longtime Dresbach resident, died this afternoon at his home from anemia after years of illness. He is survived by his wife, a brother Andrew, and Mrs. May Murphy, both of Dresbach.
International Seamen's Union President Furuseth and VP Flynn visit Washington to oppose modifications or repeal of the La Follette act. He argues Pacific Mail may reorganize under Southern Pacific control and cites cost shifts from Chinese to white crews as key impacts on wages and operations.
A La Crosse aerie member drew a large majority in a secretarial election with near unanimous support after his address. The convention closed after a luncheon and an excursion up the river aboard the Sidney, marking the week’s finale with a grand steamboat excursion tonight open to the public.
A cyclone struck the home of Ole J. Olson in southeast Brainerd, shaking the house and tearing the summer kitchen. It leveled trees and damaged two sheds along a creek, moving southeast out of the city. Lightning struck Martin Anderson’s barn near Sylvan, killing four cows and destroying the buildings as part of the Brainerd storm.
Local authorities aided by outside detectives hold four men for questioning over a $75 theft from a train passenger between Minneapolis and La Crosse. Names given include Joseph McCauley C. V. Price R. J. Murphy and William Taylor as arrests were made near Riverside park during steamer Sidney’s departure watch.
At a state Eagle meeting in La Crosse the agenda covers business and nominations before adjournment. Antigo Dick, a live eagle gifted to Otto Granke of North La Crosse, will travel to the 1916 state convention city landing. The three week old bird, found at Ettrick, Wis, remains with Granke who has not decided its fate.
Prizes for the best decorated Eagles’ windows were awarded last night on the north side to the William Doerflinger company Miss A Lennon and Ferdinand Roth. The awards were made by a committee of State President Armstrong State Vice President Charles W Hathaway and State Secretary John C Nichols.
Thomas J. Cogan past grand worthy president of the national aerie F O E arrived in town this morning delayed by late trains and business. He spoke to the state aerie after arrival. his home is in Cincinnati.
A committee led by Mayor A. A. Bentley with John A. Elliott and Joseph Boschert awarded prizes. First went to Milwaukee, followed by Marshfield, Racine, Wausau, Reedsburg, and Janesville in that order.
Wausau's drill team won the ritual exemplification yesterday securing the cup offered by the state aerie. They will hold the cup for a year and become permanent possessors if they win again next year.
Atlanta June 24 The rumor of a mob marching to Milledgeville to lynch Frank circulated but was not taken seriously. People familiar with the prison say carrying strong guards and the prison buildings by mob would be out of the question and unlikely to occur.
P Mor fan and Company announced plans arranged with Lazard Freres and the Rothschilds in Paris to establish French credits in New York for a one year period.
New York experts define paranoia as a chronic progressive psychosis while the Thaw sanity trial features testimony on alleged kidnap plots and hereditary insanity. John B. Stanchfield and Frank K. Cook clash over admissibility as witnesses describe Thaw's conduct after the White murder and Canadian observations of his sanity.
Berlin reports Gen. von Linsingen's forces crossed the Dniester between Halicz and Tavhino after a fierce battle in which Russians were defeated and pushed back across the river. He drives to cut lines of communication between the Russian army retreating from Lemberg and units around Stanislau.
A newspaper page announces a prize competition inviting La Crosse readers to write a two hundred word letter supporting the Buy It Home sentiment. Three $5 trade prizes awarded by local stores. winners get recognition in The Tribune. Contest closes July 6 with judges named among prominent citizens.
Washington June 24 United States waits in confidence for the next German note. Officials expect a reply after July 7 when President Wilson returns from Cornish. Berlin intimates delay is appreciated and Germany may discuss US questions while allowing Americans freedom in the submarine war zone.
Chicago June 24 The national socialist party outlined a 1916 bid aiming for two million votes and twenty congressmen. J L Engdahl said doubling the vote since 1908 could bring 200 state legislators on socialist tickets nationwide. He named potential wins in Wisconsin California Oklahoma Minnesota New York Pennsylvania Illinois Indiana Ohio North Dakota Kansas and Louisiana.
Joliet June 24 Warden Allen plans to test his honor system at Joliet penitentiary by questioning eleven trusties separately about the murder of his wife. He will appeal to their honesty, urging confession if they know who killed Mrs. Allen Sunday morning.
C J Marboe, treasurer of Listman Mills Co, argues for patrons to buy local goods to boost prosperity. He says mutual cooperation between businesses and buyers keeps wealth in La Crosse, raises local valuations, and supports manufacturers. He notes growing local spirit and urges unity for a thriving city.
Fred D. Underwood, president of the Erie railroad, says laws forcing disposal of Great Lakes steamer lines will not cripple railroads yet hurt national prosperity. He notes 1,500,000 railroad workers and four dependents each, and cites freight-rate gains as short lived. Underwood is visiting his summer home in Wauwatosa.
London June 24. Dr. A J French testified that George Joseph Smith claimed his wife Beatrice Mundy suffered a fit on July 12 1912. French found no fit and the next morning she lay dead in a bathtub three quarters full of water with her head submerged. The court heard the doctor describe the scene and Smith’s calm demeanor.
Captain Joseph Dionne aged 60, a longtime member of the local lifesaving crew, applied today for a pension. He has served 33 years and is the oldest lifesaver on the Great Lakes in length of service.
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