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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
1
The note argues that a policy labeled R would harm the South and threaten U S neutrality. It presents low mood commentary on cotton economics and national remedies.
Washington sources report allied powers may declare cotton contraband to shield Southern planters. A coordinated move would keep prices above profitable levels by stockpiling cotton in European markets and controlling demand, with hides of shipments via designated interests to avoid direct public involvement.
In Winston Salem on August 18 Mrs Ida Ball Warren and her former lover S P Christy face the electric chair next month for murdering her husband. The body was found at Muddy Creek a year ago and Christy’s confession implicated Warren with a counter confession by Christy naming her as the mastermind. The trial revealed Warren’s influence over men including her son in law Clifford Stonestreet who aided in the plot.
Mrs. Warren testified her husband G. J. Warren was killed in a fight with Christy at the Winston Salem boarding house on August 18. She denied participation in the murder as all three defendants appeal the verdict while awaiting possible higher court intervention. Christy also faces the death sentence set for September 24 unless overturned.
Boston August 18 delegates from many southern and midwest cities gather for a three day National Negro Business League convention led by president Booker T. Washington. The organization reports steady wide advancement of black business in press banking insurance and law with notable speakers expected.
The Southern Cattlemen's Association opened its annual convention in Birmingham on August 18. A focus on breeding and stock distribution dominates, with talks on cattle sanitation, tick areas, wintering, and barn construction by noted speakers.
Heavy rain at the Louisiana National Guard encampment in Shreveport disrupted day two activities at the Fair Grounds. The parade of the first battalion was postponed due to muddy grounds while officers conducted theoretical instruction under sheds and the grandstand. Officers and sponsors attended social events, with the officers' ball at Hotel Youree highlighting social duties and military spirit.
A powerful storm swept central Texas causing extensive damage from Waco to Temple and Taylor. Seawall homes were destroyed and boats moved people to the Buford transport. water rose to five feet then receded to two within hours, with unknown loss of life and great pecuniary damage reported.
Wireless messages from Galveston report a tropical hurricane sweeping the island with no deaths but widespread damage. Waco records a 29.35 barometer low, 42 mph winds, uprooted trees, damaged roofs and signs as the storm moves toward Bremer and Trinity regions.
A Port Lavaca despatch from Texas says a gale continues to blow at 0 o'clock tonight, delaying shipping and affecting coastal activities along the Gulf of Mexico.
The northeast wind with occasional west shifts caused damage mainly to growing crops. Railroad traffic from Dallas southward was only slightly disrupted, while several trains from Houston faced notable difficulty in completing their trips today.
Mobile, Aug 17 The American schooner M. A. Achorn lost in a tropical Gulf storm. Captain and crew rescued from the hulk are being taken to a Texas port by the Morgan line steamer El Sigle. The British steamer American of United Fruit arrives in distress after severe storm damage and fears for other Mobile vessels remain.
A mail boat from Grand Isle reports that its fishing settlement residents and many campers from New Orleans are safe. The island sustained little damage from a tidal wave that accompanied the tropical hurricane when it neared the area Sunday night.
Citizens report a barrel of broken fruit jars dumped on South Grand Street near Layton Place. The city dumps trash along the river bank. A prominent resident cites unsanitary conditions and delays in removing a dead cat at the V S and P station. He says bullets were fired near his home Saturday night, the second such incident on the street, raising safety concerns.
The article proposes Monroe host the next state military encampment, noting suitable park grounds and saltwater natatorium facilities, city water mains for ample supply, and an expected influx of about twelve hundred young men for ten days of camping and drill.
At an adjourned Police Jury meeting the parish arranged to borrow 12000 for the general fund to cover outstanding indebtedness and to finance the parish for the year. The loan was provided by T L Sprinkle, a West Monroe businessman. A further loan for road work will be sought later and warrants will be issued to claimants after papers are signed.
Washington Aug 18 The New York World charges German agents with high officials backing foment labor trouble in U S war plants. Samuel Gompers says an inquiry is needed into the allegations and warns against strikes used to aid any nation. Secretary Lansing denies any State Department investigation. Attorney General Gregory declines to comment.
In Winona Lake Indiana the Winona Assembly and Summer Schools Association plans an auction sale to raise funds and seek Bryan as its president. The assembly holds about 1.35 million dollars invested but carries a 900 thousand dollar debt and bankruptcy. A recent property valuation puts value at roughly 775 thousand dollars as bidders seek reorganization.
The Bernice club hopes to challenge Monroe as manager Myatt McClendon reports a letter from Bernice stating they will bring a competitive squad. pitcher Red Booles and other strong players join the roster. If Bernice fails to give Monroe a good game, pay is in question. Monroe plans two to three practice sessions this week to prepare for tough opponents.
Tony Bagtallio of Fast End suffered injuries after his delivery wagon was struck from behind by westbound train No 12 at the Twelfth street crossing. He waited for a switch engine to pass and failed to see the passenger train in time. The engineer attempted to stop but could not. Bagtallio was taken to the sanitarium.
Western Union outages from Monroe hinder delivery of the News Star daily Associated Press service. Only one or two brief telegrams arrived as winds sweep south Louisiana and south Mississippi, blocking the New Orleans press line and delaying the afternoon edition.
Judge Carpenter to open a court of inquiry in Calgary to hear complaints against oil companies in Alberta. A large number of complaints have been filed in the provincial probe.
A violent rainstorm across eastern Missouri causes widespread crop ruin and livestock losses. In Louisiana, seventy business buildings flood, one collapses, and several structures are swept from their foundations.
Four killed and seven injured when a heavy rock loosened by rain toppled through the smoker of a Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train as it passed through Pinacle tunnel near McCorkle West Virginia.
Aug 17 Bainbridge Ga John Riggins a 63 year old Black man was lynched by a farmer posse after a woman accused him of assaulting her husband’s wife in the Amsterdam community. She identified him as the assailant.
The Mexican Cable company said telegraph lines in Texas were damaged by a storm so messages to Mexican points will be sent via Cotton until further notice.
Washington August 17 Samuel C Hardage of Carthage Mississippi and Elmer R Martin of Corinth Mississippi were named postoffice inspectors today in a formal appointment by authorities.
Houston Chronicle interviews J R Montgomery Galveston News correspondent who reached Virginia Point and viewed extensive destruction. He fears large death toll and says property loss may exceed 1900. Drawbridge washed away forces return. cotton bales litter prairies from Virginia Point to Lamarque.
Rev. M. B. Monroe a New Orleans Methodist minister spends the day in Monroe and if the weather allows will address the public at 4 30 near Second and DeSiard. He visited Mayor Apgar this morning securing consent for the talk and will speak on religious topics. Monroe arrived from Alexandria this morning and will depart tonight for Vicksburg expressing pleasure with the city.
Miss Mary Bishop Jones of Chestnut Hill, Pa. becomes bride of John Gray Ayling of Syracuse, N Y in St Anne church Kennebunkport Aug 18. Bridesmaids include Miss Elizabeth Dallas Philadelphia Miss Delia Bowen New York Miss Cecily Rodgers Columbus Ohio. Society guests gathered for the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs E N Faulk and daughter Miss Mary Faulk have completed a six week western trip including stops at two California expositions and other points of interest. They report an enjoyable journey.
Gravel is being placed on St John Wood and Grammont streets near the business district. The streets are being dragged and rolled to place them in good condition. City authorities hope to have the most used streets in good condition before winter.
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