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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1916
Page
1
Reported gains by British and French forces in the Western war zone last night are unclear due to incomplete dispatches. No precise details on locations, units, or outcomes are provided.
British and French forces push gains east of Troneswood and Hill No 13 in the Somme. Germans fail to recapture Fleury trenches but gain a footing near Thiaumont. Italian forces advance on the Isonzo and Carso Plateau, taking Austrian positions while Austrians burn nearby villages. Russians claim gains south of Daiseter along Tyberzinee sector and pressure Austro-German lines.
Four hundred thousand railroad workers on 225 lines favor a strike if needed. Managers and brotherhood leaders hold conferences as part of the dispute. Also reports of Austrian Italian naval clash, Washington War Association meeting, and Pike’s Peak hillclimb prep with record aim.
Washington reports near completion of national defense bills with a conference on the army bill submitting a complete agreement while naval bill talks split on construction and personnel. House leaders face a potential vote on naval provisions to match Senate plans for 66 vessels in 1917, including eight capital ships. Army measures include aviation funding, large pay and transportation allocations, and a $2 million aid for families of guardsmen and enlisted men.
Governor Pleasant named five new Orleans dock board directors Adolph Dumeser C P Gerens Thomas J Kelly Bernard B Hans and Dr Edwards 8 Kelly after meeting with Mayor Behrman None of the old board were reappointed Edwards Righter was named inheritance tax attorney Carl C Fredericks to handle delinquent licenses The governor left for Shreveport to vote in the municipal election and will appoint Orleans levee board members on his return
The event covers a 12 mile 2200 foot course with a 6686 foot rise to the summit. Cars face a maximum grade of 16.5 percent and an average of 7 percent with many turns. Driving skill will be decisive in this exciting contest.
Washington August 8 Senate agrees to the conference report of the army bill carrying 267 597 000 for the main tenance of the reorganized army militia.
The German counsel in the Appam case was granted an appeal to the supreme court from the federal court decision awarding the vessel to her British owners. A supersedeas bond for 2,000,000 was posted by Lieut. Berg and Consul von Schiling. In New York 52 infants died from infantile paralysis in 24 hours, bringing total deaths to 1196 since the outbreak began.
Mexican Ambassador Arredondo told Acting Secretary Polk that the Carranza government wishes to start with the border situation through the joint international commission and would discuss other matters later, a point conveyed to the cabinet today.
In Donalsonville Louisiana yesterday a reel race among hose company squads tested 100 yards running with tasks like attaching hose to plug and nozzle. Natalbany won in 28 seconds, Protective finished 44 seconds, Natalbany earning the silver trumpet from the Louisiana State Firemen's Association for third straight win and a prize for traveling the farthest. Gretna's David Crockett fire company received a city prize for having the largest number of men in line as a visiting company.
Washington Aug 8 Congressman Harrison of Mississippi answered Republican attacks on Wilsons Mexican policy in the House saying the critics seek a false campaign issue. He added that if Hughes were president the United States would be at war now judging by his acceptance speeches.
Ex justice Hughes and President Wilson allegedly come under attack as criticism of the administration's foreign policy surfaces. The incident underscored tensions surrounding the era's international stance and domestic response.
Detroit Aug 8 Charles R Hughes in a cross country speech denounced the administrations foreign policy Mexican policy and the appointment of inexperienced diplomats He criticized the Vera Cruz action calling it a war over dead soldiers and warned of civil service raids He pledged to defend American rights in Mexico and questioned the administration’s policy consistency and Civil Service removals and urged stronger national resolve.
The News Star reports widespread newsprint shortages affecting papers nationwide. To conserve limited supply, the paper suspends free lists and insists subscribers pay promptly or be dropped, noting the value of blank paper exceeds unpaid accounts.
The Interstate Commerce Commission today found a general five cent per hundred pounds increase in carload rates on clean rice from Texas Louisiana Aransas New Orleans Gulf points and Memphis to nearly all U S points justified. The proposed increase on rough rice and rice products was found unjustified.
Progressive leaders in Colorado have decided to maintain their party organization and are gathering in Denver for a state convention to be held tomorrow. The principal business will be selecting candidates for a state ticket to be voted for in the primaries next month.
Prohibitionists in Indianapolis named J. Frank Hanly for president and Dr Ira Landrith for vice president in a double notification event held today.
Normal service on major Manhattan and Bronx streetcar lines resumed after a settlement agreement. The companies concede employees’ right to organize and will meet with committees to discuss grievances. Wages increase request to be considered later.
In a recoil against recent appointments, the eminent but displaced science official is cited as an example of what Hughes calls political favoritism. He criticizes the federal trade commission as emasculated and urges qualified, experienced appointees. He presses industrial cooperation and warns of Europe’s future fierce competition, delivering six talks in Detroit before heading to Chicago.
In San Antonio Texas on a hill outside the city James Gerrigan a former racing partner of Tobin De Hymel was killed while speeding his car for an action photo. He and two companions A C Graham and C O Lee waited above the hill as Gerrigan accelerated up the slope and the vehicle overturned pinning him beneath. The car belonged to Graham and no cause for the accident is known.
Mississippi official Vardaman upholds the constitutionality of a child labor measure, defending the bill amid debate. The stance emphasizes legal backing and the governor's appointment as key support.
Washington Aug. 8 Senators Overman Bryan and Works clashed over the administration child labor bill with constitutional arguments. Overman warned that the measure could threaten state rights and urged submission to a constitutional amendment, while Bryan called the bill dishonest and Works warned of centralization of power. Pomerene Hastings Vardaman defended the bill amid debates.
Castile New York marks its centennial with a sunrise salute of 100 guns and bell tolls. A week of festivities follows including a firemen tournament athletic events band concerts and fireworks displays.
Washington August 8 The department of Agriculture forecasts 1916 crops totals with wheat at 654 million, corn 2.777 billion, cotton 12.9 million bales, and rice 34.2 million. Conditions show spring wheat at 63.4 and corn at 75.3.
Louisiana field hospital corps number 1 led by Major O L Pothier arrived at Brownsville tonight. The unit was slated for San Benito but orders were changed while en route.
Washington Aug 8 A decision to start the Democratic national campaign soon after September 1 was made at a conference with President Wilson and Democratic leaders. If Congress remains in session the notification could come before adjournment. The plan aims to fight in more states than ever, mobilize women voters with a New York Women’s bureau, and not concede any state to Republicans.
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