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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1914
Page
1
Movements of regiments bound for cross Atlantic service are delayed due to a lean supply pack. The report notes ships carrying troops and equipment faced unexpected shortages impacting arrival timelines.
New York reports show German toy production and shipments to the United States shrinking as war looms. German toy exports, dominated by tin soldiers and wooden figures, face disruption with European conflict threatening shipments from Hamburg. August and September imports reveal Germany's outsized role in the U.S. toy market, highlighting war’s broad economic impact.
Combined last year the toy importations totaled 3 22 157 dollars with Germany contributing nearly three million. A banner year for German toy supply ended with a lavish buy this year as buyers visited Europe. Shortages for Christmas will hit mechanical dolls dolls houses and tree ornaments first unless German supplies arrive. American makers lead in wooden and heavier metal toys and dolls face a near famine. Leipzig fair yielded noted pieces like the new voiced baby that cries papa and mamma.
Democrats and Republicans clash in Washington over the emergency shipping bill. Senators O Gorman and Gallinger lead divisions while opposition warns of deindustrial impact. Discussion centers on foreign-built ships gaining entry to American register and the ownership rules for stock in involved corporations.
A new monthly sailings line under the Spanish flag will inaugurate service between Galveston and Barcelona in late September or early October. The Emilia S. de Perez, 2351 tons with 10000 bale cotton capacity, will be the first visiting ship. The line already serves the Gulf, calling at New Orleans, giving Galveston three direct lines to Barcelona.
Montreal August 14 a militia order requires every married man volunteering for active service to bring the written consent of his wife before acceptance. Thousands of consents have already been received by the military authorities.
New Orleans August 15. F M Penichet a stenographer shot Minnie Davis and Mrs Matthews the landlady in a house and then killed himself here today. A letter from Mrs A M Davis of West Monroe sister in law of Minnie Davis was found.
Afternoon inquiries in West Monroe failed to locate Mrs A M Davis or any person who could identify her. No one who knew her was found despite searching.
President Wilson orders a government wide inquiry into soaring food costs amid Europe war claims. Attorney General McReynolds activates investigators from Justice and Commerce with Redfield coordinating a nationwide probe to determine if lawful action is warranted.
Chicago August 15 Prices rise across pretentious cafes with no drop in staples or wholesale livestock costs. Packers claim shortages while packer bids push rib beef loins and ducks up. Eggs sell slightly cheaper as dealers dispute war driven shortages and blame storage buildups.
East Liverpool reports that wartime disruptions in Britain France Germany and Austria may cut glass and pottery imports to the United States. Domestic demand could rise as potteries in Western Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia resume operations with orders extending into 1915.
Weather caused an adjournment of the labor day general committee meeting. They will reconvene Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock in the council chamber with full attendance expected to handle urgent business.
Panama celebrated the canal opening as the steamer Ancon carried full freight from New York and was set to transit the ditch at nine, arriving on the Pacific side at six in the evening. The day featured nationwide festivities in the republic.
Partners urged to collect twelve and a half cents per Pearcy staple as the primary rate. The notice highlights standard charges and urges adherence to the new pricing guidance.
The Southern Cotton Congress authorized a five member committee to co operate with Congress the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board to finance and market the crop and urged holding the crop for 12 1 2 cents. It proposed $300 000 000 in southern bank reserves and farmer loans secured by cotton. The group urged warehouses and state conven tions to push warehouse systems and set up state sessions for action.
Washington report of a threatened coal famine in South America due to the European war was denied today at the British embassy. British diplomats said conditions on the Continent will not be allowed to affect the coal trade with exterior points.
News from Paris and London reports German offensive halted in Upper Alsace while French forces advance in the Alsace valleys and Vosges. Saales falls to the French and two German aviators are captured after air combat in the Meuse region. Belgian cavalry operate near Hasselt as General Von Emmich dies. Russian command says railroads and telegraph lines in East Prussia destroyed.
Berlin paper urges Germans to distrust foreign war reports and rely on government updates. General Stein warns that France and England send false news while promising full war-movement details. Archer Huntington and wife reportedly not arrested in Washington. enjoying liberty at Nuremburg. Americans may now serve Germany as train service expands.
New York August 14 The Hamburg American Line issued a statement that it is considering an offer to buy some of its ships in American waters for 20 million dollars If sold the fleet would fly the American flag.
An official announcement from Paris on August 15 states the Belgian major in command of the forts surrounding Liege denies reports of any surrender. The battle continues.
Brussels August 14 The Belgian general staff said there was no engagement at Diest up to 5 o clock last night.
St. Petersburg reports that Russia today offers Poland autonomy with freedom of religion and language if Poland remains loyal during the war. The pledge ties national rights to continued support for Russia amid ongoing hostilities.
London reports two dispatches stating that the Servians repulsed an Austrian force of 400000 with heavy Austrian casualties. Both sides prepare for another battle, likely tonight.
Washington August 15 President Wilson formally disapproved floating loans in this country for any belligerent power. The move aims to keep ships engaged in bringing Americans home neutral and avoid aiding warring nations via lending.
London reports the German army is pushing through Belgium by sheer numbers toward the Allied lines. Belgian outposts harass the advance with severe checks, but German forces progress from north of Namur to Haelen, hinting at a major confrontation between Louvain and Diest.
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