Police Demand Gambling Law Enforcement in Monron
Police call for strict enforcement of gambling laws across Monron including clubs and private venues. Officials urge action to curb illegal betting and related activities.
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01 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1916
Page
1
Mayor Apgar Orders Police to Enforce Gambling Ordinance
Mayor H F P Apgar summoned the Monroe Police at 11 20 AM instructing them to enforce the gambling ordinance without fear or favor. He cited Attorney Theus opinion allowing police to demand entry and break doors to buildings where gambling is suspected including social clubs and private gaming houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas
H. FP
Apgar
Thia
Jon
Fee Department
Cratch
Monroe
Epidemic Paralyzes City with 57 Deaths in One Day
Associated Press tally reports 57 deaths and 1594 new cases of infantile paralysis in Greater New York City within 24 hours ending at 7 this morning. The outbreak shatters prior single-day mortality records. Nearby New Orleans also notes paraly sis cases, with Borville reporting six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Greater
York City
Flood aid blocked as Senate rejects quick vote
In Washington on Aug 1 Republican senators blocked immediate Senate action on a joint resolution to authorize 540000 for flood victims across Alabama Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina and Mississippi. The move followed health board reports totaling 29 cases locally. Meanwhile Germany claimed a push near Fourreux wood in the Somme region as Russian forces pressed near the Stokhod river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avwe
Prem Washington
Senate
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mississippi
Br Associated
Berlin
Fourreux Wood
Somme
Stokhod
Williams Declared Democratic Nominees In Mississippi
The state executive committee named Senator John Sharp Williams the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate from Mississippi and J. B. Holden the nominee for the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Free Jackson
State Executive Committee
John Sharp Williams
United States Senate
Mississippi
J. B. Holden
State Supreme Court
Embargo Demand Sails From New Jersey Lawmakers
Congressmen Magan and Hamill of New Jersey announce they will press Washington for an embargo on munitions exports from Atlantic ports after a Black Tom explosion conference with city county and federal officials. Louise Wimberly, 14, was arrested at Ruston after stealing $6 to elope with Leon Jones, per Sheriff Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Magan and Hamill
New Jersey
Black Tom Island
Washington
Atlantic
Louise Wimberly
Shreveport
Leon Jones
Ruston
Arthur Grant
Hughes Attacks Administration in Campaign Acceptance
New York, Aug 1. Charles E Hughes outlined his campaign issues disputing the administration’s Mexico policy and wartime conduct. He called for firm and consistent action toward Mexico, unflinching defense of American rights, and warned against conspiracies in foreign nations. He supported woman suffrage and condemned Vera Cruz actions, insisting the nation seeks peace and stable prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles E. Hughes
Mrtinghee
Mexico
Hughes
Heehes
Hiverte
State Department
Vera Cruz
Huerta
America
Eeak
Democratic Caucus Votes to Delay Immigration Bill
The Democratic caucus passed a binding resolution to postpone consideration of the immigration bill for months. The move signals a strategic delay in the legislative process as party leaders seek additional negotiations and consensus before bringing the measure to a vote.
Whipped Into Line on Child Labor Bill Debate
Democratic senators voted to postpone action on the immigration bill until the next session and adopted a resolution pledging to defeat any attempt to attach the measure as a rider to the child labor bill. Senator Stone warned reporters against turning Senate business into political theater while a separate vote limited germane amendments to child labor legislation. Conference on the naval appropriation bill was moved to Wednesday for navy heads to advise on personnel and promotion changes, with Rear Admiral Blue endorsing selective officer promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Bankhead
Underwood
Alabama
Martin
Swanson
Virginia
Simmons
Overman
North Carolina
Beckham
Kentucky
Senate
Poindexter
Stone
Sonde
House
Navy Bureau
Blue
National Eagles convention gathers delegates in Savannah
Delegates from across the country arrive in Savannah for the annual national convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Convention sessions will continue through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Order of Eagles
Southern Railway posts record net income for 1916
The Southern Railway reports net income of 9,245,703 for the year ended June 20, 1916, the greatest in its history, with gross operating revenues of 69,997,675 and net operative revenue of 23,956,559, surpassing the 1914 peak by 2,215,750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Southern Railway
The
Guardsmen Paid In Laredo District Rationing
In Laredo Texas on July 31 about 8000 guardsmen were paid for their service in the district. Nearly a quarter of a million dollars went to the men and officers as compensation for duty and rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo Tex
Laredo
Cashier in Ruston Shoots Self Over Shortage
Special to News-Star Ruston La Aug 1 Harry Goodwill cashier of the Ruston State Bank was found dead in Cypress swamp seven miles north of the city. His death was by a self-inflicted gunshot amid rumors he was $46 000 short in accounts. He left Ruston yesterday for Minden and died after driving into the woods then firing a bullet into his breast. Eye witnesses heard the shot but thought no injury. He resided in Ruston about ten years and was said to have a taste for high living and fine cars. He is survived by his wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Ruston
Harry Goodwill
Ruston State Bank
Cypress Swamp
Goodwill
Minden
Cypress Bayou
Mr. Goodwill
Deutschland May Leave This Evening
Baltimore Aug 1 Activities indicating the early departure of the German submarine Deutschland were observed at her pier this morning the barrier was removed Captain Koenig asked for a pilot to the capes and tugs swept the channel for obstructions later the barricade was re placed It is now believed departure may be postponed until late this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Koenig
Deuthechland
Walsh Attacks Hughes In Speech On Constitutional Amendment
Senator Walsh of Washington denounced former Justice Hughes as a Republican nominee for president to save his party not the country. He called the move a deadly blow to the federal judicial system, urging support for the Thomas Constitutional amendment barring federal judges from elective offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walsh
Hughes
Pine mill report shows business and orders surge
New Orleans July 31 weekly report from the Southern Pine Association lists closing Friday figures: new business booked 141,267,010 feet, shipped 97,589,292 feet, orders on hand 402,307,974 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Southern Yellow Pine
Southern Pine
Russian Drive Threatens Teutonic Front In East
Russian forces press a major offensive in the east threatening to disrupt the Teutonic defensive line and shift regional gains. Reports indicate continued pressure and potential breakthroughs along multiple sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teutonic
Evacuation Report as Austrians Prepare for Lemberg
Vienna dispatches say Austrians have made preparations to evacuate Lemberg as Russian forces advance toward the Pinsk region. On the Western Front, airship raids hit eastern and southeastern England while French and British forces claim repelling German incursions along the Somme and near Bazentine Le Petit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Airshipy
England
London
Pinsk
Rome
Petrograd
Stokhod
Kovel
Totley
Vladimir
Volnyski
Galicia
Berlin
Teutons
Velichikuchary
Lutsk
Lemberg
German forces retreat as Russian pursuit advances
Rome dispatch reports General Von Bothmer's army nearly enveloped by Russians in Galicia. Cossacks, after occupying Brody, destroy railways behind Austrians. Germans withdraw heavy artillery depots from Kovel and evacuate Vladimir and Volynsky in Volhynia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome News
von Bothmer
Galicia
Brody
Kovel
Vladimir
Volynsky
Volhynia
Germans Defend Fronts as War Enters Third Year
The article notes Germany on the defensive across most main theaters as the war enters its third year. Allies shift momentum to the Entente with Austro-Hungarians in Volhynia and Galicia and in Italy, while Turks face Russians in Asia Minor. Reports also hint Serbs, British and French preparing to strike Bulgarians alongside Central Powers. Russians push in Volhynia along the Stokhod river, capturing the Thirty-first Honved regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Russia
Volhynia
Galicia
Italy
Asia Minor
Petrograd
Teutons
Stokhod
Volyhnia
Thirty-first Honved
Military actions across Europe report July casualties
Reports from Petrograd and Berlin describe Russian advances near Kovel and Lemberg while fighting continues along the Somme and Verdun fronts. British and French forces consolidate gains in Picardy as Italians press in the Adriatic. Turkish and Armenian fronts show activity with significant Allied casualties totaling 7,084 officers and 10,591 men in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemberg
Petrograd
France
Hemwood
Monaco Farm
Pariy
Thiamont Wood
Faery
Verdun
Astico
Monte Cimens
Adige Valley
Hravigolo
Erzingan
Armenia
Mosul
Constantinople
Allies Press on as Fronts See Heavy Battles
London reports Entente forces press in all theaters from Delville Wood to the Somme and near Maurepas while Germans mount strong counterattacks. Russians push toward Kovel despite German resistance, crossing the Stokhod along rail corridors. General Letchisky resumes operations toward Stanislau after floods paused activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Delville Wood
Somme
Maurepas
Kovel
Stokhod
Kovel- Sarny
Kovel-Rojitsche
Generel Letchisky
Diester
Stanislau
Germany says Polish relief talks futile due to British shipping limits
Assomatee Press from Washington reports that Germany informed the United States negotiations for cooperation on Polish relief are futile because Britain imposes impracticable conditions on shipping foodstuffs from America into Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assomatee Press
Washington
Germany
United States
Great Britain
America
Poland
Jersey City Official Urges Congress Probe on Conflagration
New York reports fire at Black Tom Island destroyed property worth millions and killed at least three. Investigations planned by federal, state, county, and municipal authorities focus on where the fire began and how a port munitions barge and Lehigh Valley freight cars loaded with explosives ignited. Prosecution cites two hours before the Johnson barge explosion, with affidavits supporting a start in the freight cars and warehouses before the major blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
New York
Black Tom Island
Jersey City
New Jersey
Island
Robert M. S. Hudspeth
Hudson County
Theo. Rb, Johnson
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Johnson
Albert W. Dickman
Lehigh Valley
Alexander Davidson
National Storage Company
Hudspeth
Geneva
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Louisiana
State Health Board
Borville
Health Board
Wiliams
Democratic
Congress
Income of Southern
Deutschland
Tiow
Yellow Pine Report
Boldarovka River
Fense
Jesse Lesky
Metropolitan Grand Opera
Geraldine Farrar
Guido Marburg
Charlie Chaplin
Lyceum
Nelle Padon
Lee Hammond
Douglass Fairbanks
Triangle
Keystone
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