Ambassadors and Ministers Discuss Prack Terms Today
Cooperation is expected as ambassadors and ministers meet to discuss prack terms today. Officials aim for mutual understanding and concrete arrangements to advance the talks.
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11 Aug 1915
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1915
Page
1
Inter-American Peace Appeal Over Mexico Drafted in Secret
Ambassadors and ministers from six South and Central American governments plus U S Secretary of State assemble to issue a united nonpartisan appeal to Mexican leaders. The plan aims to convene a neutral ground conference to form a provisional government with broad regional support. No threats are disclosed and details await final discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Mexico
Brazil
Chile
Argentina
Molivia
Guatemala
Uruguay
Lan
Plan for Peace Conference Sets Way to Recognize Government
The conference considers recognizing a factional government in Mexico if others fail to attend. A U S embargo on arms would back the new regime, while funds are raised to build a capable force. Leaders would not face armed pressure and would seek to aid factions in forming a provisional government and elections. The plan favors nonintervention and relies on recognized international obligations to resolve the Mexican issue within two months. Tomorrow covers potential outcomes and the distribution of the appeal across Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Calhoun Delegation Seeks Calhoun Fair Funding
Prof J B Garrett and Messrs W H Anders and N E Calhoun of Calhoun appear before the Police Jury in Monroe to petition for a $256 appropriation for the Calhoun Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Garrett
Messrs
W. H. Anders
N. E. Calhoun
Calhoun
Monroe
Calhoun Fair
Barbecue At Forsythe Park Discusses Good Roads
A gathering of city and parish leaders including members of the Police Jury met at Forsythe Park for a barbecue and a talk on improving roads. Judge Ben C. Dawkins urged cooperation between city council and Police Jury to fund road work with taxes and bonds. The plan discussed includes a mile of gravel road from the city limits and the parishs gravel supply free of charge from the city, with committees to negotiate further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish
Forsythe Park
Ben C. Dawkins
H. D. Apgar
Messrs
W. C. Barringer
K. W. Phillipe
W. L. Smith
Rogers
Meridian
Miss
P. M. Atkins
Battleships Louisiana and New Hampshire Late for Vera Cruz
Foreign battleships were delayed en route to Vera Cruz with protective measures announced. Navy officials emphasized safeguarding foreign interests amid tense tensions in the region.
Battleships Move Toward Vera Cruz Amid Mexican Crisis
The battleships Louisiana and New Hampshire head toward Vera Cruz under possible presidential orders to safeguard foreign interests as unrest continues in Mexico. Carranza notes protest Argentine and Chile participation in the Pan American conference while Central and South American diplomats seek Mexican peace with Secretary Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Vera Cruz
Wilson
War Department
Carranza
Chile
Mexico
New York
Central and
South America
Lansing
Liberal Patronage Charity Benefit in Mexico City Appeal
An appeal by the American Society of Mexico to aid Americans and locals in dire conditions presses Washington for swift action. The benefit for Associated Charities reports 2138 cases aided, noting substantial in-kind help and cash needs, with ongoing calls for contributions and praise for volunteers and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Mexico City
Washington
Vera Cruz
Laredo
Texas
Mexico
American Society of Mexico
State Department
United States
Associated Charities
Monce
Rumors of Political Turmoil Echo Through Mexican Capital
A distraught report from Washington describes Mexico City as a smoldering volcano with the entire city council imprisoned. Three changes of armed government occur within thirty days and there is no communication with the world except via special messengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Carranza Resents U S Action On Mexican Crisis
Gen Carranza protests United States moves and rejects outside interference in Mexico. The message warns Latin American diplomats of possible defiance as the Pan American conference seeks a solution and Carranza vows to oppose actions seen as pressuring Mexican affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Mangham Barbecue And Twin Game Day With Rayville Winnsboro
The citizens of Mateham and vicinity hold a large barbecue in Mangham tomorrow with Judge F X Rans dell of Lake Providence as speaker. Mangham plays a double header against Rayville and Winnsboro. Monroe boys join Rayville in the outing. several auto parties will travel from Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mateham
Mangham
F. X. Ransdell
Lake Providence
Rayville
Winnsboro
Monroe
Otton as Contraband Yet Again Sparks Debate
A long standing question over Otton as contraband continues to vex British authorities and the public. Officials weigh policy options as public opinion remains divided on how to treat the item in question.
agitation over cotton contraband prompts public push and press caution
London discusses whether to declare raw cotton contraband amid WWI tensions. The Daily Chronicle warns agitation risks international issues while editorials split among United States sympathy and neutral-trade concerns. Articles urge careful government action, noting dangers of misinterpretation and calls for price stabilization measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Chronicle
Foreign Office
Britain Compensating Growers to Ease Shipments Penalties
The article notes measures aimed at offsetting losses for growers as England adjusts penalties on shippers to normalize Britain’s stance with the United States government. The details describe how compensation is arranged to stabilize trade relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
England
Oregon and Washington Bar Associations Converge in Portland
The joint convention opens in Portland with Judge A S Bennett and Frank Riggs as principal speakers. Routine business is planned for Friday, followed by a motor trip on the Columbia Highway for barristers on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Oregon and
Washington Bar Associations
Bennett
Oregon Association
Frank Riggs
Washington Association
Columbia Highway
Howell family guest returns from Mattoon visit
Mr. Hook Howell returns from a trip to Mattoon Illinois accompanied by his niece Miss Myrtle Howell who will stay for an indefinite visit to the home and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hook Howell
Mattoon
Ill
Miss Myrtle Howell
Will Accept Payment for American Ship
Washington reports the American reply to Germany over the sinking of the William P. Frye was telegraphed to Berlin and will likely be published Saturday. The U S position may accept indemnity under German note terms while denying treaty violation waivers, with two commissions to fix payment. The dispute centers on whether contraband is exempt and whether treaty rights are waived by payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William P. Frye
Berlin
State Department
United States
Frye
Hague
Germany
Gold Shipment on Battleship Reported to Reinforce British Credit
A special guarded train carried 52 million in gold and securities from the Bank of England aboard a British battleship via Halifax to New York. The venture, said to be the largest Atlantic gold shipment on one vessel, was convoyed by a cruiser and torpedo flotilla amid secrecy. J. P. Morgan & Company were the consignees. The shipment aims to bolster British credit in the U.S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
New York
Armeqy
Bank of England
Halifax
Atlantic
J. P. Morgan & Company
Retirement of Russians
Russian forces continue retreat under heavy German pressure as the czar's troops pull back on the front lines.
Allied Efforts Press Dardanelles and Gallipoli Fight
London reports Allies make special efforts to cap ture the Dardanelles with landings near Karachali and a resumed offensive on Gallipoli. On the eastern front Russians retreating at times but holding overall. Germans press Russian forces. Artillery bombards Artois and Argonne fronts with fighting near Vienne Le Chateau to Binarville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem
London
Kovno
Teutons
Dardanelles
Karachali
Gallipoli
Parish
Artois
Vienne le Chateau
Binarville
Argonne
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Named Ottoman Forces Commander
London August 11 The Athens correspondent of the Star reports the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg has been appointed commander in chief of the Turkish forces in the Dardanelles, succeeding Field Marshall von Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
the Star
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg
Dardanelles
Field Marshall von Sanders
Eastland Disaster Indictments Target Captain and Officers
Indictments charging manslaughter and criminal carelessness were returned in Chicago against the Eastland’s captain and engineer and four senior officers of the St. Joseph Chicago Steamship Company over the recent river disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eastland
St. Joseph Chicago Steamship Company
Commission approves limited western freight raises
The Commerce Commission grants advances on bituminous coal coke fruit and vegetables but rejects major increases for grain livestock packing house products fertilizers and broom corn. The ruling covers routes west of the Mississippi and the southwest with broad implications for U S railroads. Commissioners Harlan and Daniels dissented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
The
Commerce Commission Today
Western
Mississippi River
Southwest
United States
Harlan and
Daniels
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