25 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1915
Page
1
Fragmentary notice references sheriff action in 1915 with case references and property details. It lists sums paid and assessed values and mentions a sale date and due amounts, indicating a legal public sale process with involved parties and figures.
A Prohibition era contest unfolds across an Ing congressional district as parties vie for support. Local officials organize rallies and debates to influence voters on the constitutional issue.
In Alexandria on August 25 the Louisiana Anti-Saloon League re-elected Dr. K. E. Ware as president and announced an eight district drive to submit a national prohibition amendment. The convention named a national board of trustees and urged support for any candidate favoring submission to the states.
The Louisiana Anti Saloon League outlines its principles for the state campaign, citing national prohibition trends and a push toward statewide bans by 1916. It argues that prohibition expands moral reform and seeks a square deal for all citizens as the movement intensifies nationwide.
Boston August 25 Benjamin P Cheney wealthy husband of Julia Arthur will press in court today a claim against Fred J Taber Rockland Me Harry L Bagley Brookline Mass William F Cox New York and Fred A Wenke Baltimore to recover fifty thousand dollars in notes used to buy stock in a distilling company Taber property has been attached for sixty thousand dollars The notes were issued last year and the stock purchase failed Cheney filed a bill in equity and the court ordered the notes returned to Cheney.
An Athens dispatch to the Central News Agency says Russian aeroplane squadron bombarded the outskirts of Constantinople on Monday, causing death or injury to forty one people and triggering widespread panic.
Jackson August 25 reports show the Mississippi primary results naming Stokes V. Robertson state revenue agent P. E. Matthews prison trustee and M. A. Brown land commissioner as nominees from the recent ballot returns.
The Monroe Paint and Wallpaper Company on DeSiard Street was entered last night and about $200 in cash taken from the safe. Access was gained via a rear stairway and front stairs. two gallons of varnish were later left behind in a barrel. Police have no suspects, though school paint and varnish boxes found upstairs imply possible involvement by local youths.
A partial West Monroe report notes Mayor Tippitt describes building a water and light plant without funds. The article covers bond resolutions for road and highway projects and a Louisiana Municipalities League leadership slate with Chaired officers and an auditing committee.
The Louisiana municipal league met with annual convention plans and a municipal reference bureau to press pro city laws. Mayors Tippitt of West Monroe and Johnston of Bogalusa spoke on city issues including West Monroe's self‑financing water and light plants and fuel savings from corn oil. They also toured Tioga Sand and Gravel plant during a post‑session feast.
Under the Brotherhood of St. Andrew a Churchmen's Convention opened in Los Angeles and runs through Sunday. The Brotherhood counts 4,500 members with a junior group of over 6,000, all urged to perform weekly acts of service to bring men closer to the church.
Freeport Illinois marks its 80th anniversary with a history pageant tracing northern Illinois. The week long celebration opens with a Lincoln-Douglas debate reenactment on the original site of the historic clash between the two statesmen.
American Ambassador Gerard met with Foreign Minister Von Jagow in Berlin seeking details on the sinking of the Arabic. German officials said there was no official news about the incident and that no move to provoke the United States was intended.
Sheriff Parker arrested Eugene Smith known as Buster Smith at the Lenwis saw mill six miles west of Monroe while searching for a Mandeville murder suspect. The man turned out not to be the wanted killer but was held on a Shreveport charge of receiving stolen property.
Report notes aerial bombardment near Berlin with heavy damage described as loss of a naval dreadnought in the Khiga battle. No direct casualties listed.
London reports from August 25 that Berlin claims German losses are high while reserve manpower remains strong. Bombing incidents include Offenburg civilian injuries and a sinking of the British trawler Integrity. Reports mention attacks on Lorrach and limited gains on the eastern front, with Austro German forces advancing toward Kovel and Pulva river areas.
A British source on German manpower as of July 31 reports 1.8 million on the western front and 1.4 million on the eastern front, totaling 3.2 million in active fighting. Austrian forces facing Russians add about 1.12 million, with many others in garrisons and support roles.
The excerpt estimates total annual losses at about 1,500,000 with 490,000 to 450,000 killed and 1,000,900 wounded or missing type. It notes German available force around 8,009,600 at war start, potentially rising to 9,000,000, but fighting line strength around 3,200,600 due to equipment limits. It cites deductions for production and losses.
The Unitarian General Conference met in San Francisco August 25 and runs through Sunday. Delegates arrived by special trains from the East coast and former President William H. Taft is scheduled to address the session.
A hearing will be held today by the Georgia Railroad Commission on the petition of express companies operating in the state for authority to raise interstate rates by 3.8 percent. The proposed increase would boost annual revenues by about 39,000 dollars.
Worcester Mass August 25 Society circles in Kentucky and Massachusetts note the wedding here today of Judge Walter Evans United States District Court Western Kentucky aged 75 and Miss Louise Wood of Worcester many years his junior.
Meeville Kentucky August 25 The Germantown Fair the oldest in the state opened today under brilliant auspices its 61st consecutive exhibition Led by leading county citizens the fair runs through Saturday with exhibits from local farms and communities.
Secretary Lansing stated the treaty sent to Haiti seeks ten years of American financial control to establish a stable government that can be handed over to Haitians. Senate approval from the United States is required.
Washington Aug 25 General Garza commander at Lampazos and his military associates declare that the Pan American peace appeal can be answered only by Carranza State Department officials say no reply has reached Carranza A personal message from Carranza denies that Villa troops recaptured Durango.
Washington Aug 25 government officials awaited a further German statement on the Arabic sinking. Count von Bernstorff telegraphed Berlin’s instructions urging Germany to hear both sides and noting Americans may have died, while Secretary Lansing offered no immediate reply and withheld comment.
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