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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1916
Page
1
A substantial early count signals strong support for the party across Louisiana. Voters show a durable preference with broad geographic spread, indicating continued momentum for party leadership and policy aims statewide. The margin and turnout remain key indicators for upcoming campaigns.
An April 18 election returns analysis from the Shreveport Times reports Ruffin G. Pleasant winning Louisiana by large margins, carrying 19 of 81 parishes and districts four, five, eight with 21,049 in the fourth and eighth districts, and grips Parker in the third district with 3,981. Parker carried three parishes in the second district, while overall Pleasant led 29,825 to 6,894.
A report from Al Juarez describes a clash between Hy and Exicans with limited details. The fragment indicates a fight event but lacks clear dates or outcomes. Further readable content is needed for fuller context.
Interior dispatch notes Villa plans to attack. forces allegedly 200 strong with 2560 more to join. General Fansten movements prompt caution as troops remain in Mexican mountains near Paso. April date uncertain amid war rumors.
San Antonio April 24 General Hugh Scott said there was no prospect of Mexican troop withdrawals. He remained in the city after reporting to Secretary Baker and receiving War Department communications. Officials indicated a redistribition plan cited by General Funston but would not confirm details.
The Supreme Court ruled the 1915 Louisiana sugar refinery monopoly law unconstitutional, striking down a statute aimed at the American Sugar Refining Company. The decision removes a legal hurdle against the refinery sector amid tensions over antitrust actions and border deployments in the same report.
Washington April 24 Carranés asks for an early reply to a note proposing recall of American troops. The inquiry signals diplomatic maneuvering as the note prompts urgent response from the U.S. administration.
Chairman Robert O. Randle of the Parish Democratic Executive Committee named delegates to the State Democratic convention in Baton Rouge in May. The slate includes Ben Dawkins, Allan Sholars, C. H. McHenry, T. T. Webb, W. F. Pipes, and others such as J. Clayton Johnson, R. O. Randle, A. G. Cook, Li. H. Russell Jr, Capt. T. Hamilton, Abe Arent, Dr. N. Holmes, Dr. T. L. Hood, H. N. Thomson, C. H. Trousdale.
Washington April 24 for the first time the Board of Trade will host a meeting on securing representation in Congress for residents of the District of Columbia and the right of suffrage. The District has never had representation and has been governed by Congress since its founding amid growing sentiment supporting suffrage and representation.
AP dispatch from London reports a comparative lull in the Verdun fighting with infantry inactive on both sides. Paris says French troops advanced northwest of Caurette wood last night, taking thirty prisoners including one officer, while German reconnoiterers were dispersed. Heavy bombardment signals resume near Dead Man's Hill as east of the Meuse remains quiet and a hostile plane over Dover was driven off without dropping bombs.
William F McCombs, head of the Democratic National Committee, told President Wilson he cannot stay in the post after the national convention. He will devote his time to a new law partnership beginning in May, ending his campaign duties. Fred Lynch is expected to replace him as national committeeman from Minnesota.
A report notes Teutons show more than anxiousness to satisfy the United States by offering concessions, signaling potential settlement steps amid ongoing diplomatic talks.
Washington dispatches report confidential notes from Ambassador Gerard in Berlin suggest Germany will make concessions to the United States to end submarine warfare methods. Officials are hopeful for an amicable settlement, with Germany seeking to preserve friendly ties, while avoiding triggers for a relentless campaign.
Berlin reports show American note published in full across five pages of afternoon papers causing strong public interest. Crowds gathered in Unter den Linden and Leipziger streets to buy editions as commentators weigh potential German responses and the note’s impact on German American relations.
The Germania notes the text was published immediately and expects days before a German reply. The Kruer Zeitung censures the note as proof of American bias in submarine policy and argues Germany will not meet American demands, hoping for expanded freedom of action in the six marine war. Berlin reports say Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg returned to the capital this afternoon.
The fifth National Textile Exhibit begins in Boston today featuring an exhibition of domestic dyes. Textile machinery operates to demonstrate cloth and fabric production. Mill men from the United States and Canada attend as the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers plans meetings with FTC head Joseph E. Davies slated to speak.
W. Smith conductor on an Iron Mountain work train was crushed by a derrick part when it struck a telephone wire at Baskin Louisiana on the Natchez branch. He died en route to Monroe after directing a colleague to warn the northbound passenger train. Survived by wife and two children in Memphis.
A district wide bond expansion was opposed in favor of a $500,000 road levy for the Ouachita area with Districts No 1 and 2. The Chamber of Commerce and Police Jury backed the smaller plan, citing tax feasibility and uneven road costs east and west. Howard Peevy supported parish wide goals but voted for the two district ordinances to begin road construction. The meeting at 10 am drew many chamber members, with discussion continuing on page eight.
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