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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
5
Newport Rhode Island June 26 Secretary Daniels declared revolutionary changes in naval warfare methods must be devised to bring the United States navy up to date in a speech delivered today.
A Canadian woman mourns the loss of her son Lieutenant Warneford who gained fame by defeating a German dirigible in a solo aerial attack. He later received the Victoria Cross from King George and died days afterward while flying with Henry Beach Needham, the American journalist.
Secretary Daniels told the Naval War College that submarines and airships have kept Britain landlocked for the first year of World War I. He urged developing new weapons to make the American navy the greatest offense and defense, saying the 48 battleships plan by 1919 could be met with broader support from future Congresses.
Four Wisconsin delegates including Assistant District Attorney Bartlett of Milwaukee and Mrs. B. C. Hall of Pardeeville will represent the state at the ninth Purity League congress in San Francisco the week of July 18 24. B S Steadwell of La Crosse will preside as president of the world Purity Federation.
In brief guidance a calm approach is advised to pause, observe surroundings, and let thoughts settle. Experts emphasize listening for clues, weighing options, and avoiding hasty reactions in daily life.
The Wisconsin County Court of La Crosse County will hear on July 13, 1915 at ten o'clock A M the application of Jennie R Randall widow of David W Randall to admit to probate his will and testament and appoint Abner Maynard administrator with the will annexed of Onalaska Wisconsin.
Chicago police search for Roger Powers after local carpenter contractor Herbert Ballou was stabbed in the abdomen and taken to a hospital in serious condition following a quarrel over labor troubles.
The farmers arriving in the city yesterday included Gus Klum R. J. Beitlich H Mundstock from Chip hunk J. Emmons and Dan Tiffany from Pine Creek A Nicolai from Mormon Coulee and William Hauser from Sand Lake.
Mr and Mrs Anthony Fay announce the engagement of their daughter Oliva M Fay to Raymond J Dripp of Minneapolis Minnesota The couple plans a future wedding in the near term with both families expressing happiness and support for the union.
Mrs. J A Bayer entertained forty five guests at a 4 p.m. bridge luncheon yesterday with an elegant afternoon of cards.
Mrs Leonard Kleeber entertained six tables at bridge yesterday. Prizes went to Mrs A C Wolfe and Mrs W D Iden. Assisting ladies were Mrs Frank Davis, Mrs E E Dow, Mrs Van Horn, and Miss Gertrude Lien.
Mrs E D Humphrey of 1540 George street entertained Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss Gussie Gilbertson who will marry soon. Pink and white decor featured pink gladioli and carnations. Ivory boudoir lamp gifted. hostess aided by Mrs M Tolland. Present included Mesdames Coward Tol land Liesenfeld Ward Glasson Gilbertson Humphrey and Misses Gilbertson Swenson and Laura Larson.
Henry Rooney Jr departs for Mabel Minnesota to spend two weeks with kin. Miss Helen Hibner of Cumberland Wisconsin visits aunt Mrs J W Ford at 506 Cass and attends summer school. Mrs Edna Holbrook Allen of Chicago visits Mrs Walton Losey. Charles Glore of Chicago stays with F P Hixon. Mrs David Austin and grandson David Hill head to Chicago. Austin plans month or more away. Mr and Mrs P B Drake depart for Milwaukee after a week with relatives. Drake and brother Clarence played in Audre Kreutz band at Eagles convention. Miss Ruth Atkinson leaves for Milwaukee and Chicago to visit friends. Mrs W R Gill and children travel to Crandall DC after two weeks with Mrs Ella Atkinson at 518 Ferry. Mrs J W Congdon of Minneapolis visits Mrs Frank Winter. Frank Winter travels to Madison on business.
Numerous residents and visitors are listed with brief travel and visit details. Notable items include Otto Bosshard’s weekend at home after Madison trip, births at St Ann's hospital, engagements of William Mayer and Gayle Bell, and travelers like J E Higbee in Milwaukee and Nettie Dailey en route to Madison.
Twenty five younger members depart at 8 55 for Trempealeau on the Burlington to attend the annual Y encampment for a week. The site offers a large bathing beach and three acres of play field with track and baseball as key activities. Detachments of seven youths plus an adult leader share each tent.
The Daily Mail dispatch reports German forces closed the Belgian frontier on June 25, signaling preparations for a major troop transfer from Galicia to the Franco Flanders front.
New York designer Miss Jessie Rosefield, nineteen, wins first prize for a polymuriel or all round gown. Thousands of designs were submitted. The gown could end high dressing costs by serving for all occasions if it gains popularity.
Sir Courtenay Walter Bennett, former British consul at San Francisco and the longtime New York consul, announced he will retire shortly after eight years in New York.
Chicago will host the 1916 Republican national convention. A strong indicator exists that Democrats may also nominate their leader in Chicago next year. Fred D. Upham said thirty of fifty-two national committeemen backed Chicago, with Roger Sullivan crediting as likely for the Democratic convention.
Rev Frank N Wescott aged 56 former rector of St James in Skaneateles N Y hanged himself in his hospital room in Milwaukee He had been staying with Rt Rev W W Webb bishop of the Milwaukee diocese since his arrival in the city.
Atlanta authorities heightened alert fearing violence over Gov. Slaton’s surrender of office to Gov. elect Harris. Threats tied to Leo M. Frank sentence commuting sparked precautions as thousands arrived for the inauguration. A small militia detail guarded the governor’s residence.
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