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17 Apr 1915
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1915
Page
1
Tax fund debate over railroads banks aid to tax reform
In New Orleans an investigation shows commercial interests donated 9558 to defeat a 1912 Louisiana tax reform amendment. Railroads and banks funded precincts and campaigns with funds to mobilize voters, while pamphlets circulated. Key figures include Charles Marshall J Blanc Monroe Sol Wexler and others from Illinois Central Texas & Pacific Southern Pacific and Whit ney Central Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Criminal District Court
Charles Marshall
New Orleans and Mobile
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
J. Blanc Monroe
Illinois ,Central, Texas & Pacife
Southern Pacific
Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railways
Wexler
Whitney-Central Bank
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Commissioners
Sol Wexler
Whitney Central National Bank
J. D. Pugh
Shreveport
Caddo Parish
Public Health Day Declared in West Virginia
Charleston dates West Virginia Public Health Day for April 17 with Governor Hinfield directing statewide observance. Churches will join in a cleanliness campaign to improve health standards around homes and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Henry D. Hinfield
Thaw Ordered Back to Matteawan for Commitment
New York April 17 Harry K Thaw is ordered by the New York appellate division to return to Matteawan state hospital for the criminally insane. The court affirmed the denial of returning him to New Hampshire and ruled the original commitment stands valid. Plans loom for appeal to the state’s highest court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Kendall Thaw
State Hospital
Matteawan
New York Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Page
Thaw
New Hampshire
Matteawen
Supreme Court of Appeals
New York County
Matteewan
Wife Witnessed Killing of Husband Confesses Accessory
Associated Press report from Winston-Salem North Carolina dated April 17 states Christy, moved from Grand Saline Texas, admitted helping hide the body of G. J. Warren found sunk in a creek after last August killing. He claims Mrs Warren and her son in law killed Warren. Mrs Warren says Christy did the killing while she watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
N. C
P. Christy
Grand Saline
Texas
G. J. Warren
Storefront Brokers Link Merchants and Manufacturers
Merchants and manufacturers cooperate with newspaper advertising to attract customers. They display goods in windows and on counters, inviting shoppers to visit the store that carries the brands they trust. The arrangement benefits both sides through sustained advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ute
Final Day of School Meet Draws 1500 Fans at Park
The final day of the school meet attracted about fifteen hundred spectators to the park as athletes competed in track and field events.
City High Wins Trophy in Northeast Louisiana High Rally
Monroe City High School captured the silver loving cup for most points in the literary contests, finishing with 20 points. Ouachita Parish High School scored 18 and Bastrop 15, as Saturday’s events at Forsythe Park concluded with awards to pupils and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe City
Forsythe Park
Northeast Louisiana Athletic Association
Mother's Club
Ouachita Parish High School
City High School
Farmerville
Central
Winnsboro
Rayville
Bastrop
Delhi
Fermerville
Parish
City School
Monroe City High School
Ouachita Parish
BE. L. Neville
A. R. Price
Grace Episcopal Church
Neville
Jack Hays
Parish High
City High School rally showcases declamations and debate crowd
About a thousand attendees packed the City High School Auditorium Friday night for a major literary rally featuring declamations, quartets, and a debate. Boys delivered addresses on topics such as Catiline's Defiance and Political Corruption, earning applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City High School
Catiline
Tomer T Cox
Bastrop
Eugene Windés
Americans to Board Special Train Out of Mexico City
Three hundred Americans and other foreigners seeking to depart Mexico will ride a special train on April 23, according to a report from the Brazilian minister in Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Mexico City
Wilson to Attend Associated Press Luncheon in New York
President Wilson will travel to New York on Tuesday for the Associated Press annual luncheon and return to Washington the same evening, as announced from the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
New York
White House
Seventy-Five Trapped After Mine Explosion at Roderfield
By Associated Vree Williamson, W. Va., April 17. It is reported that seventy five men were entombed in a mine nar Roder field by an explosion. Roderfield is sixty miles from here. A rescue car has been sent to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Vree Williamson
W. Va
Roderfield
Armenians and Kurds in Turkish Armenia Clash
In Bashkara province tensions rise as Turks and Kurds clash and a general massacre of Christians is feared. The feud intensified after Kurds were accused of brutality, provoking sectarian discord among Armenian communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabriz
Persia
Armenia
Bashkara
Press convention program outlined in Monroe visit
Mr. W. E. Krebs of Lake Charles, president of the Louisiana Press Association, met in Monroe with the association’s executive committee to outline plans for the forthcoming meeting in Monroe. The committee includes J. W. Smith, H. A. Mangham, 3S M. Lewis, Hawthorne Barnes, J. N. Turner. A Riverside Club lunch hosted by J. W. Smith and C. E. Faulk preceded an afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Krebs
Lake Charles
Louisiana Press Association
Monroe
Messrs
J.W. Smith
H. A. Mangham
Rosyville
3SM
Lewis
Ruston
Hawthorne
J. W. Smith
C. E. Faulk
The
News- Star
Monroe Shooters Head to Shreveport for Opening Meet
A Monroe Gun Club squad led by J. T. Austin Morgan George Larrie Henry Joe Bell Jim Tisdale and T. H. Fox travels to Shreveport to compete in the opening shoot at the local club’s new fair grounds range. The event begins at 2 pm with a four 25 target program at sixteen yards rise as the range relocates from Gladstone to the fair grounds. The facility aims to become one of the best in the South with two traps already installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport Times
Monroe Gun Club
J. T. Austin
Morgan George
Larrie Henry
Joe Bell
Jim Tisdale
T. H. Fox
Monroe
Fair Grounds
Gladstone
Japanese Encampment Reported Ordered to Turtle Bay
A report claims Admiral Howard ordered a Japanese encampment unit to Turtle Bay. The source details are sparse but the assertive claim frames a strategic relocation or redeployment linked to naval command.
Japanese in Mexico Sparks Navy Activity Reports
Washington officials investigated Japanese naval movements in Lower California waters after reports of a encampment and a base near Turtle Bay. Admiral Howard ordered the New Orleans to report on conditions while officials sought facts from consuls and governors, with discussions focusing on the Asama grounding and possible temporary use of Mexican waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Howard
Pacific Fleet
New Orleans
Turtle Bay
Lower California
Japan
California
United States
Donies
Bryan
Enrique C. Llorente
General Ville
Estevan Cantu
Lower
Commando Nomvura
Navy Department
Asama
Mexican
Great Britain
Mexican official cites rumors of Japanese actions near Baja
General Estavan Cantu reports to consul general Francisco Urquidi on alleged Japanese naval activity in Turtle Bay, Lower California. He notes ships in St. Bartolome vicinity to assist a grounded cruiser and dismisses reported mines as buoys marking anchors and flotation works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Estavan Cantu
Lower California
Francisco Urquidi
Hero
Provisional Government of Mexico
Turtle Bay
St. Bartolome
Asama
State bowling tournament opens in Grand Rapids field
In Grand Rapids Michigan the state bowling tournament opens tonight with over 110 teams entered. Thirty Detroit teams will be in action as Bay City and Saginaw also send strong pin-hitters to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Detroit
Bay City
Saginaw
Mainetee Organizes Debt in Fast Society
Lansing sends several strong five man teams while Grand Rapids bowlers send about 60 teams. The tournament runs through April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mainetee
Lansing
Grand Rapids
Sandbag shortage prompts new frontline usage
By Associated Press London April 17 sandbags the million is the latest call from the front. They cover parapets trenches and even houses for officers and men as well as guns and telephone stations. Infantry trenches require about 190000 bags per mile. An officer notes when advancing there is no time to unload old sandbags and fresh ones are needed made from coarse linen or canvas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Japanese Premier Quick to End European War
Count Okuma, the Japanese premier, said he believed the European war would end soon due to the exhaustion of the belligerents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Preas
Tokio
Count Okuma
Will of Mrs John D Rockefeller Leaves Large Charity Bequest
New York April 17. The will of Mrs John D Rockefeller leaves 500000 dollars and jewelry to friends and relatives. The balance of the estate estimated at about 2090000 dollars goes to charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Neutrality question again interferes with Serbia typhus aid
Washington April 17 Secretary Garrison said he would oppose Major General Gorgas leaving the army to join the Rockefeller Foundation in Serbia to combat typhus unless the surgeon general resigns his commission. War department circles note Gorgas may prefer retirement to join the foundation but is drawn to direct field work against typhus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Garrison
Gorges
Serbia
Rockefeller Foundation
Gorgas
War Department
Cottages Burned Destroying Mrs McCoy Home and Two Rentals
Fire at Texas Avenue and South First Street destroyed three cottages including a two story residence owned by Mrs. C A McCoy. Loss about 7500 for buildings and 2000 for furniture. Houston occupied cottage damaged and adjacent Bynum cottage suffered smoke or heat damage. Fire discovered after daily absence and water plug shortage hindered firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. McCoy
Texas Avenue
South First Street
The Greatest Battle of War Sees Massive Troop Engagement
A clash described as the greatest battle of war involves three million five hundred thousand soldiers locked in combat. Reports from fields and dispatches detail vast forces, marching to a decisive confrontation shaping the conflict’s next phase.
Carpathian Battle Reckoning Up Massive Forces
Reports from the eastern front say the Carpathian clash may be the war’s largest battle with about 3.59 million engaged. German sources claim German advances and Russian losses exceed 500000, while poor roads hinder operations. Paris notes no western change as England braces for another air raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Eastern Front
Carpathians
Paris
England
Illness of Russian Commander Linked to Shot in Abdomen
Berlin dispatch cites an unimpeachable source claiming Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaivitch, commander in chief of Russian forces, was wounded by a shot to the abdomen fired by the late General Baron Sievers of the defeated Russian army, per the Duisburg based Anzigerer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
The
Anzierer
Duisburg
Rheinish
Russia
Nicholas Nicholaivitch
Baron Sievers
Teath
Dedication Planned for Ida Noyes Hall at University of Chicago
The Ida Noyes Hall women's clubhouse and gymnasium at the University of Chicago will be dedicated today April 17. Donor La Verna Noyes will attend with city officials and leaders of women's organizations joining University authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ida Noyes
University of Chicago
la Verna Noyes
Emda
Dedication Planned for Clifford Richardson Memorial Art Library
The Clifford Richardson Memorial Art Library will be dedicated tomorrow at the City Art Museum in St. Louis. Paul More will deliver the dedicatory address, funded by a $50,000 bequest from Clifford Richardson’s widow. Cass Gilbert supervised the room decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Clifford Richardson
Paul More
City Art Museum
Cass Gilbert
Roosevelt Libel Suit Set to Begin Monday
By agreement of counsel the $50,000 libel suit brought by William Barnes of Albany against former President Theodore Roosevelt will begin on Monday in Syracuse New York. The action stems from Roosevelt's continued charges of crookedness in Barnes control of New York Republican politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
William Barnes
Albany
Theodore Roosevelt
Barnes
New York State
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