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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
1
The United States president begins work on a program aimed at strengthening the armed forces. The initiative targets both the Army and Navy, outlining steps to boost readiness, modernization, and morale through policy, funding, and organizational changes.
President Wilson moves to present a full national defense program in December aiming to strengthen the navy and army. Secretary Daniels outlines a building plan including a sharp submarines increase and possible four battleships while Garrison advances army reports. discussion covers funding, material needs, and naval and canal defenses amid protests over Britain's shipping restrictions.
New Orleans August 13 President Jey D Wardin of the New Orleans board of trade has written to President Wilson protesting Great Britain's interference with neutral commerce and urging Washington to use its good offices to permit unhampered cotton shipments abroad.
Rob ert Montago is jailed in Santa Fe New Mexico after forging Sheriff Jack Parker’s name on a $500 draft drawn on Union National Bank. Parker seeks a description, suspect possibly one of two young men once living here who have troubled officers. Ruston council banned second hand boots sales with at least 100 dollar penalties. Monroe’s similar ordinance, in effect eighteen years, was repealed.
The Interstate Commerce Commission in the Southeastern Coal and Coke rate case upheld most proposed increases. Coke rates to Mississippi river points were approved, coal hikes from southeastern mines largely approved, and a 15 cent rise to New Orleans from Alabama Kentucky and Illinois mines approved. Some Alabama to Vicksburg coal rates were denied. Road routes serving Alabama mines received hikes to most points except several Mississippi cities.
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing discuss the international situation, stating no invasion is intended while signaling alertness to threats and a desire for measured response amid rising tensions. The conversation underscores American caution and diplomatic posture during a period of global uncertainty.
President Wilson, after a briefing from Secretary Lansing, reviews the Mexican peace efforts and Inter American plan with diplomats. Carranza rejects negotiations while Villa supports an armistice and peace talks. Officials push a unified appeal to all Mexican leaders and factions awaiting locations of leaders for telegraphic dispatch.
Osceola Aug 13 Trial opens here today for the men rounded up after the raid on a bootleggers rendezvous on Island 37 in the Mississippi river near Osceola The raid and shooting occurred two weeks ago The accused include a negro charged with the fatal shot a white man alleged to own the place and eight white men and ten negroes among those rounded up
London reports the sinking of three steamers the British Osprey Summerfield and the Norwegian Aura. Three were drowned on the Summerfield while all others aboard the three vessels were saved or landed.
London Aug 13: Lord Beresford calls a wartime plan to purchase all US cotton to prevent its use by Germany for high explosives. A letter read at a meeting urged declaring cotton contraband of war and suggested the British government resell the crop even at a loss.
Authorities continue actions to curb lawlessness at the border with ongoing enforcement steps and policy measures aimed at reducing illegal activity. The report underscores persistent efforts by officials to manage influxes and bolster border security.
Brownsville reports heavy banditry along the Rio Grande with marauding Mexicans. Mexican raiders are pressing disturbance as authorities fight to restore order in the lower valley. Governor Ferguson and others plan a Rockport conference to gauge border events. Villa's agents say his forces will withdraw if needed for the peace talks.
President Wilson directs sufficient troops kept ready as tensions rise along the Mexican border. State and war departments coordinate Pan American outreach and border actions while Gen. Funston holds discretion over 17,000 troops. Vera Cruz reports hint improved conditions as Carranza pledges foreign protection. Battleships Louisiana and New Hampshire head south and Jupiter sails to Vera Cruz.
Texas officials said federal power to intervene in internal disturbances depends on the governor certifying a state crisis to the president. The governor may deploy state militia and citizens, while Gen Funston controls mobile federal troops with no further requests.
Lee Stovall of Stovalls Sales Company uses bold advertising amid city attempts to shut him down. An arrest for disturbing the peace involving a megaphone ended with acquittal for Stovall. fined $10 for a street sign violation. Attorneys note no law prevents bankruptcy sales as long as licenses are paid. The Stovall brothers, Monroe business owners, defend their methods and roots in Jackson Parish.
Rebellions by the Bobo and Zamor factions forced Rear Admiral Caperton to impose military rule in Cape Haitien during August. The action underscores unrest in the area and the U S response to stabilize the city.
Soldiers report successful extrication near Warsaw as German netting disrupts operations and Allied forces adjust lines. Leaders confirm minimal casualties and continued advances in the region.
Russian forces withdraw from the Warsaw salient with wings under Grand Duke Nicholas resisting the German advance toward Bialystok. German progress disputed as Baltic flank held and rail junction at Dwinsk remains in Russian hands. Alpine troops clash with Austrians in Furva Valley while Doberdo plateau sees Italian repulse.
Chicago reporters say European allies cancelled contracts for two million bushels of wheat yesterday. The move unsettled traders and sparked excitement in the wheat market. Some observers think it signals a potential opening of the Dardanelles soon.
Official report says two German Zeppelins raided the east coast of England last night. Four men and two women were killed. three men, eleven women and nine children injured. Fourteen houses damaged. one Zeppelin probably damaged but escaped.
Berlin reports Siedice, a Polish city about fifty five miles southeast of Warsaw, has fallen to German forces. In other news, R L Pritchard has joined Monroe Hardware Co to head its automobile department. Also, the British steamer Jacona was sunk with its crew rescued after transatlantic voyage.
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