10 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
1
French general reports Allies achieve success on the wings and repeat it in the center as German forces retreat across the Marne river. The German division steadily draws back toward Belgium before the foe's advance.
A cablegram from the French embassy reports a desperate fight across France with German and Allied forces locked in a wide engagement. Allied troops on the Ourcq right bank drive the German right wing back north of the Petit Morin while progress is noted south of Sezanne and in the Nancy and Vosges theater.
Paris reports Allied forces forcing the German right wing back toward Belgium along the Marne. French center and new British units press the assault while Russia threatens Berlin from the east as Austrian lines crumble.
Sullivan defeats Joe Gannon in a high profile contest while Democrats nominate Bryan’s main rival for Senate. The victory aligns with party strategy as Uncle Joe appeals for unity and the slate eyes a two to one advantage in polls.
Chicago reports Roger C. Sullivan won the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate in Illinois with a large plurality likely between 50 000 and 80 000 over Lawrence B Stringer. Chicago and Cook County gave Sullivan the edge while Sherman was renominated by Republicans.
Report from Sept 10 notes 10,000 British troops crossing Canada from Vancouver as Canadian points bring arrivals to the scene in New York.
The article summarizes Allied and Central positions with Austria reporting 120,000 losses and a failed war loan. Germany reinforces near Paris, France presses offensives into Alsace, Britain faces calls to expand the army, Russia advances toward Breslau, Montenegro seizes Fotcha, and Belgium's losses reach 200 million dollars.
The National Bank of La Crosse announces Joseph M. Hixon will succeed his brother Frank P. Hixon as a director. Frank P. Hixon resigns to join the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis as a director and remains on the bank's discount committee. Local experts say the change could benefit La Crosse banks by improving ties to national financial conditions.
General Exe mans, a young and brilliant French cavalry leader, was wounded by a shell while leading a charge against German lines. He has been brought to Paris in serious condition.
Marie Toeller charges her husband, William Toeller, with desertion and files for divorce this morning in the local court.
The Twentieth Century club hosts an all day flower show at the Main Street public library from nine in the morning to six in the evening. Judges include Charles E. Schaefer of La Crosse Floral and John H. Ferrer, city parks superintendent. Each school wins a prize for best bouquet and Miss Gertrude Hogan awards the top school exhibit. Automobiles will collect flowers from city schools for nine o'clock opening. judging starts at 1 PM.
The war press bureau reports a British cruiser captured a German collier carrying 4,000 tons of coal on the Atlantic. This follows ongoing naval actions as World War I operations continue.
Paris Sept 10 The War Office said French troops from Besancon crossed into Upper Alsace near Belfort to reoccupy the territory from which Germans had driven them a week earlier. Germans reportedly retire behind Mulhausen and defend the line while Paris and Verdun battles influence the broader front.
British troops earned praise for halting German attacks on August 26 to 28 with General Smith-Dorrien leading a small corps that held off a force five times larger, enabling the left wing to reach new entrenched positions. Aviators provided crucial scouting to expose German weak points, aiding the German line break at the Marne retreat.
A committee of churchmen asks Bishop Quayle to reconsider the re appointment of minister T. Stanley Cadams. The action follows concerns raised about Cadams during discussions today. The notice requests church authorities review Cadams continued tenure in the local pulpit.
A parish meeting debates new gadgets and up-to-date devices claiming they fail to fit traditional worship. Parishioners worry changing tools may distract from prayer and communal values during services.
At the eastern conference in Fond du Lac representatives of an insurgent anti Cadams faction press Bishop Quayle to reconsider Cadams's re appointment to the La Crosse charge. They cite modern methods and social events in the church as reasons.
Official orders from Minister of War Miller announce immediate arrest of all men liable to military service who have not reported. France plans to add upwards of 150,000 soldiers to the army this evening across the country.
Bordeaux report states the French foreign office issued a strong denial that French troops have employed dumdum bullets. The statement comes amid international scrutiny of alleged ammunition violations dating from recent operations.
Premier Asquith asked Parliament to increase the regular army by 500000 men. He said the action should be immediate and that if this number proves insufficient to end the war the government will seek further increases. The expansion would raise British regular and territorial forces to 1,501,838.
Antwerp reports the government estimates the monetary damage from the war amounts to 200 million dollars. The figure reflects widespread destruction and economic disruption across the affected regions.
Yesterday's high 67 and low 56 with 0.00 inch precipitation. A unsettled pattern brings showers tonight and Friday across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with little temperature change. Rain totals include Sioux City 4.62 inches Des Moines 1.96 Concordia 2.6 inches.
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