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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1914
Page
1
A report describes President Wilson's approach as watchful waiting with mediation aimed at peace. Critics call it insufficient, labeling the tactic as mere treatment with quack remedies while awaiting decisive action.
Washington reports President Wilson seeks permanent global peace rather than a temporary truce. He favors open peace talks only after Europe’s war reaches a decisive stage, while diplomats abroad take independent steps that could prompt guarded inquiries toward peace negotiations.
Washington September 19. President Wilson orders cabinet budgets kept to a minimum and confirms there will be no salary releases as part of cost cutting. The announcement emphasizes restraint in federal spending.
A man and wife from Oklahoma who had been living on Bluff Farm for years have inherited a fortune from their grandmother. The couple, previously penniless, now face new prospects as they adjust to the unexpected wealth and the responsibilities it entails.
Mrs Cynthia Heil, a wealthy aunt, died at Albion Indiana leaving Mr and Mrs Jos McGinley of Granddad bluff farmers a legacy of twenty five thousand dollars. The La Crosse couple, recently moved from Oklahoma, plan to claim their share and buy the Edwards property on Granddad bluff with the funds. The total value of the estate is said to approach one million dollars.
Paris and Bordeaux dispatches summarize the war as no decisive results along the line. French left and Allied forces hold positions on the Oise and Aisne while Germans reinforce, with artillery duels and steady Allied pressure. Winds of strategic setback and German reinforcements shape cautious optimism.
Berlin dispatch reports the German war office claims a decisive German attack south of Noyon in the Lette Oiz and Aisne region yielding a clear German gain including Beaumont stormed with 2500 French prisoners. Allies repulsed along the front as German offensives press forward. Russian eastern front continuing against Suwalki and Przemysl defenses.
Reports say German cruiser Goeben failed to escape unscathed in a duel with British cruiser Gloucester off Messina. Two large guns snapped from the muzzles, a hit below the armored deck pierced the hull, and one boiler burned out from prolonged forced draft.
Washington Sept 19 The Interstate Commerce Commission granted eastern railroads request to reopen the five percent freight rate increase case Hearings set for October 19 will focus on information and evidence since the prior decision that granted only partial increases The action confirms continuation of the rate dispute among railroads and the regulator.
A military expert analyzes the France front in Sept. 19 dispatches. Exhaustion slows both sides near Paris with German defense strengthening a fortification line while French offensives stall. Von Kluck’s center gains seem minor and tied to overall French fatigue. Russia’s San river fighting shows mixed results amid Austrian withdrawal as Cracow and Galicia face pressure from reinforcements.
Washington filibuster on rivers and harbors pork barrel appropriation bill forces potential Sunday night session. Efforts to compromise failed as house leaders push back on paring the $53,000,000 bill, with a proposed $40,000,000 reduction by administration sponsor wavering.
Washington Sept 19 Democrats battled a Republican filibuster through a prolonged senate session over a 53 million pork barrel appropriation. Sen Burton spoke overnight. Sen Kenyon pressed on. A lump sum offer of 20 million to continue projects faced opposition. aim for 25 million. Endurance contest continued as quorum kept. no decision reached.
London report states fighting in northern France persists with vast armies engaged. German losses believed higher than Allied but outnumbered by Allies. trench systems, barbed wire, and bomb proofs noted. British aviators praised for locating positions. ten German attacks recorded in one night near Rheims and Craonne forest.
Prince ton, the U S gunboat that sank after striking a coral reef near Suva Samoa months ago, has been successfully raised and reported to the navy department by cable on September 19.
A lone robber held up the Bank of California in Seattle at noon today and escaped with 1500 dollars. Police pursued the suspect but no arrests were reported as the incident ended.
The county Republican committee elected P. J. Yerly as chairman and Lucien Reed as secretary, with Richard Ray as treasurer after a harmony bid. A quorum dispute arose as 14 of 37 precincts were represented, leading to a temporary adjournment. Several precinct officers were chosen to fill vacancies, amid cross-faction nominations. One ward contest resolved in the Sixth ward.
German dispatches claim victory in the Aisne front with Beaumont reported as captured near Lorraine frontier. Two thousand five hundred French prisoners are said to be taken, according to the report.
The Aisne battle in France continues with heavy losses estimated between 100,000 and 150,000. trenches flood as cold rains persist. Britain notes its strength tested, left wing advancing while center holds. Belgium says King Albert at the front and Termonde destroyed. Russia reports no official word but unofficially sees continued fighting and Russian gains. Germany confirms slow center advance at Aisne and eastern successes against Russia. Austria-Hungary faces riots against conscription decrees.
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