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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
1
Mystery of the trophy cleared up as Racine hosts depart. Key stealer incident prompted promises of prize return before guests would leave. Local officials reported no further action planned and spectators dispersed after the award ceremony.
La Crosse welcomes Eagles from Wisconsin as the convention culminates with thanks to the city. The Racine group sought the key to the convention hall, prompting a writ of replevin and three days in detention. W. F. Adams praises the hospitality and notes anticipated 5000 Eagles visiting La Crosse as the week closes.
Madison Wisconsin June 25 M J Cleary executive counsel to the governor was this morning named as insurance commissioner to succeed H L Ekern.
The retirement of Mr. Ekern removes a figure of national reputation in insurance policy. He helped shape Wisconsin laws while fighting high rates and led key reforms during La Follette years. His removal controversy with Governor McGovern ended when the courts voided the ouster for lack of cause.
A dozen saloon keepers face the city council Monday evening for the annual liquor license meeting. The council will review 144 license applications for the coming year after a week of committee scrutiny with the chief of police. Some applicants may be refused and others told to follow city regulations they have ignored.
Real estate records show three farm land transfers. Otto Kumm sold Bangor land to L. J. Schams for 4000 dollars. Pernilla Eliasen Loveng moved Farmington township property to Clara Eliason Ophus for 1000 dollars. R T Hauser sold Onalaska property to J B Johnson for 25 dollars.
United Press reports an early German draft replies to the second American note. It states Germany fights for freedom of seas yet shields neutrals and thanks the United States for friendship. It accepts mediation on British blockade and hints at possible Lusitania misbelief. It seeks safe submarine operations and hints a reference to Commander Weddigen’s death.
During the convention week La Crosse police report minimal crime with only two pocket pickings, money recovered, and one saloon wallet theft resolved. Suspects listed include Charlie Price, R. J. Murphy, Joe McCauley, and William Taylor. four were sent out of town. Outside plainclothesmen assisted and left La Crosse today.
The American embassy says seventeen Americans aboard six liners since June 1 remain stranded in the Mersey off Liverpool. They lack valid passports or have defer tive ones, as the British home office reviews their cases.
The Mississippi river steamer Belle of Calhoun, running between St. Louis and Rip Rap Landing 45 miles above Grafton, struck a snag and sank in Mazier's slough. The crew was rescued by the packet Dubuque.
A wartime notice asserts neutrals may carry on trade unmolested, despite England’s denial of trade injury. It warns observers that rights of neutral commerce remain in force and will be enforced.
Secretary Lansing will prepare a formal reply to Britain's note arguing that neutral nations must freely trade. Acting Counsellor Anderson provided detailed memoranda on trade interference. A New York merchants delegation will meet Lansing to discuss warship diversions harming neutral commerce.
General Cadorna reports Fort Hensel near Malborget destroyed by Italian shells and the Austrian town Giorna captured north of Plava. Isonzo fighting intensifies around Goritz and Plava with Bersaglieri reinforced. Italian advances also noted on Monte Nero slopes and Carnia frontier.
Yesterday’s highs 76 lows 56 with 0 precipitation. Forecasts show fair conditions tonight and Saturday for Wisconsin and La Crosse region with gradually rising temperatures. Minnesota and Iowa expect partly cloudy skies with possible showers in the northwest and north areas and slightly warmer conditions overall. River flood stage trends indicate a fall beginning in the next 36 hours from St Paul to La Crosse as river conditions ease.
Madison June 25. The senate committee on corporations submits substitute bill 464 S for regulation of jitneys. It declares motor vehicles for hire as common carriers and requires bonds of 2 000 for each passenger. A five passenger jitney would require a 10 000 bond. Bill 582 S is to be killed.
Deputy Attorney General Cook opens the Thaw trial promising to prove Stanford White was not the man Evelyn Nesbit accused and that her life story was used for financial gain. He claims Thaw’s act stemmed from preexisting paranoia and will cite Evelyn’s early life and testimony from her brother Harry Nesbit.
Supt. D. C. Dewey announces outdoor union meetings next to the Elks Club at Fifth and State streets to reach nonattenders. Rev. W. J. Peacock opens June 27 with the Wesleyan Male Quartet. Sundays continue with Minneapolis mission speakers through August with nightly evangelistic events later.
London rumors say Buckingham Palace and its contents were valued at 18.5 million dollars in a just completed assessment by a London firm. The single room in view is listed at five million dollars.
Lucid report shows Gonzales forces retreating from the capital after renewed resistance. Military units holding line near the central square collaborate with artillery support to deter further advances by opposing factions.
Washington reports that Gen. Gonzales’ forces drove Carranzaists from Mexico City delaying peace talks. Red Cross aide Charles O’Connor met Carranza who urged relief work but warned against travel to the capital. Arrest of American C B Bates in Caborea cited as death penalty offense. release hoped. The conference effort ends as fighting continues with no set deadline from the president.
Charles Becker the man on death row at Sing Sing could seek a U.S. Supreme Court review. His bid rests on a letter from fellow inmate Joseph Murphy claiming Bald Jack Rose Bridgie Webber and Harry Vallion plotted to frame Becker in a Tombs scheme tied to the Rosenthal killing.
Deposed Mexican dictator Victoriano Huerta rode into Chicago for a brief visit to the Panama Exposition and departed quietly for San Francisco. His son and secretary accompanied him, and the public only learned of his presence as his train pulled away.
Madison Wis June 5 La Crosse likely won final senate victory as Bradley bill to repeal funding for a La Crosse State normal school PE building was reported for indefinite postponement Central Board bill withdrawn from senate committee hearing set for next Wednesday Revenue and tax measures advanced while controversy over advertising for strikes and rail fare proposals continued Committee reports favored Burke bill to abolish county boards of education creating over 100 supervisory teachers and raising county superintendent salaries by 125000 annually.
The Wisconsin assembly concurred with senate amendments to a conservation bill creating a state conservation board and abolishing the fish and game warden and forestry boards. The measure awaits the governor’s signature, with near unanimous votes in both houses. A companion bill raising minor employment age to 17 passed, while the apprenticeship hours bill was killed. An administration for Milwaukee county institutions and a Sparta crippled children program also advanced. The day closed with passage of a $4,489 appropriation for a joint investigation committee and approval of a judiciary committee auto fine reduction for justice court handling.
The justice department denied rumors that the government had dropped its steel trust suit. No statement was available from the attorney general, who is out of town.
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