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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1914

Page

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Good Fellows Call for Names to News Star Coupons

The notice asks readers to fill blank coupon forms and mail their names to News Star, inviting participation from local good fellows. No further details provided.

Good Fellows Club Aims to Bring Christmas Cheer in Monroe

The Good Fellows Club in Monroe invites public support to provide gifts for needy children on Christmas morning. Members will distribute ten cent dolls and small toys, with donations by individuals and help from churches and charities.

Bank executives arraigned in Bayonne funds case

George Carrigan and William H. Vreelound, president and director of the defunct First National Bank of Bayonne, were arraigned in federal court in Newark on indictments charging misappropriation of bank funds. They pleaded not guilty and were released on bail.

Newark N. J Cgeorge Carrigan William H. Vreelound First National Bank of Bayonne

City Panel Seeks $50,000 Relief for Unemployed

A city council committee in Philadelphia voted to appropriate 50 000 dollars for relief of unemployed residents. Representatives of charitable organizations and special relief groups attended the public meeting.

Philadelphia

Marquard Signings Stir Fraternity Threats

New York December 4 The claim that Rube Marquard will pitch next season for the Brooklyn Federals drew a warning from Players’ president David Fultz. Fultz says if true Marquard, bound by a 1915 NL contract, would be expelled from the Baseball Players' fraternity.

New York Rube Marquard Brooklyn Federals David Fultz Marquard Players’ Fraternity Fultz Fulta The Baseball Players’ Fraternity

Will Hold Johnson Signs with Federal League Says Judge Cleared

Chicago December 4 President Gilmore of the Federal league announced legal experts found Walter Johnson free to sign with any club for 1915 He warned Washington officials they may sue but Johnson will play for the Chicago Federal league team next year and the year after asserting the contract is legal and enforcable

Chicago Walter Johnson Gilmore Federal League Washington Era Johnson Federals

Women Clubs Target German Spies in Wartime England

London reports say English women's clubs urged caution and many German or Austrian women were asked to resign or stop attending clubs. Belgian and Dutch warnings note spies posing as governesses and servants. Belgian refugees in England warn against German women. Leading clubs also urged German or Austrian men to leave or avoid rooms. naturalized Germans questioned.

Associated Press London England Belgian Holland Belgium

Good Fellows Club Spreads Christmas Cheer in Monroe Area

The Good Fellows movement aims to bring Christmas cheer to underprivileged children. Members may provide toys, clothing, or food and personally deliver gifts on Christmas morning in Monroe and West Monroe. News-Star investigates each case before naming a recipient and all informants must sign reports.

Good Fellows” Club Good Fellows Monroe Santa Claus News-Star Brotherhood of Man The Good Fallows West Monroe

Bank Examiner Witness Removal Ordered Amid Probe

A witness, a bank examiner, faced removal as investigations into Cripain continued. The order followed ongoing inquiries and questions about the examiner’s role and conduct in the probe.

Cripain

Probers at Work Bank Examiner Reveals Resignation Cause

State Bank Examiner Young testified before the Probe Commission that Governor Hall ordered his removal soon after investigating an Interstate Bank–Hibernia mutual account tied to a bond sale. He said the action followed his demand for explanations about pantries on bank books and a potential fictitious reciprocal credit system.

Young Urugs New Orleans Shreveport Times Bank Young Probe Commission Governor Hall Interstate Bank Hibernia Bank Dinkins Hall State Probe Commission United States Murphy J. Foster W. L. Young State Bank Examiner Gannon The Hibernia Rives Mr. Fontenot George Wesley Smith Hecht Mr. Young

Bank examiner probes interstate trust bond deal details

Testimony revealed that the Interstate Banking and Trust Company held an interest in the syndicate that won the state bond bid. A special account linked to the Hibernia bank and another under Whitney Central Bank raised questions. Bank examiner Young pressed for explanations, learning of unusual accounts and the interstate tie to the bid.

George Wesley Smith Interstate Trust and Banking Company R. 8. Hecht Hibernis Bank Hibernia Interstate Bank State Bank Young Hecht Hibernia Bank The Whitney Central Bank P. M. Lamberton Interstate Interstate Banking and Trust Company

Cardinal Angelo Di Pietro Dies in London

London reports Cardinal Angelo Di Pietro dean of the Shred College died today.

Cardinal Angelo di Pietro London Central News Shred College

Triple Tragedy in Vicksburg Today

Associated Press reports in Vicksburg Mississippi that John Ryan fatally shot J L Edwards and a man identified as Lighting died from a self inflicted wound shortly after. The shootings occurred at the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley shops where Ryan and Edwards had boarded with Mr and Mrs Light. No definite motive is given and Ryan had been suspended from work amid despondency.

Associated Press Vicksburg Miss John Ryan J. L. Edwards W. Lighting Yezoo Mississippi Valley Ryan Edwards Light

Germans Break Through Battle Line Near Lodz

Reports from Petrograd say amid heavy fighting southeast of Lodz German forces cut a path fifteen miles wide to join the main body. Ninety percent of German officers were killed or wounded and in some regiments only about 100 men remained, as Russian assaults faltered.

Associated Press Petrograd Bec Lodz

Court Ordered Election Called to Fill Ward Four Vacancies

In district court Judge Dawkins granted Judge Schulze's mandamus petition against the City Council to compel an election for two fourth ward vacancies. Defense motions for a new trial were noted. If denied, appeal to the supreme court. No ruling on injunction to halt Major Protem Morks' salary.

Ben C. Dawkins Charles Schulze Supreme Court

Final Session Opens of the Sixty Third Congress

The final session of the sixty third Congress convenes next Monday signaling conclusion of the current legislative term. Members prepare for anticipated debatable measures and potential adjournment.

Session Opens as Congress Trails Toward Brief Holiday

Washington faces a final session of the Sixty third Congress with long hours ahead. Lawmakers anticipate night sessions and six-day weeks as they rush appropriation bills and consider rivers and harbors, navy programs, cotton legislation, and other measures before March. The session will shape national policy amid campaign skirmishing for 1916.

Washington Capitol House Senate Kenyon Iowa Burton Ohio Gardner Massachusetts Army Navy

Congress Opens With Presidential Message Ahead

The article describes the start of a new Congress with no organizational work on Monday. After a brief routine and the President's message, members will begin work for three months, with a recess over Christmas. Wilson will read his message to both houses, focusing on the nation’s biggest problems.

Wilson

Missionary aid sought for German prisoners in Siberia

American Minister Reinshes at Peking authorized to confer with the Russian minister to examine the plight of German prisoners in Siberia. The State Department acted at the German government's request. In London a British cruiser Venus ran ashore in a storm, with part of its superstructure destroyed as a severe gale raged over England.

Weshington Reinseh Peking Siberia State Department London Venus England

Sister of Murder Plot Testimony Jolts Trial

Walnut Ridge December 5 testimony alleges Lizzie Burrell laughed over J. J. Bagley’s murder and boasted no man who crossed her path had survived. Dr. Hughes stands accused as 12 witnesses, including druggist James Cooper, recount the dramatic room scene at the Rhea hotel on October 22, 1910.

Walnut Ridge Lizzie Burrell J. J. Bagley James Cooper J. (. Hughes Hughes Colonel Ponder

Russians Hold Ground as Lodz Fight Persists in War Zone

London reports battle of Lodz ends with Russian victory claims but no full confirmation as German forces, aided by Mackensen, dampen a decisive Polish outcome. Western fronts see minor gains by French and German forces while Austria and Italy show tense diplomacy over the Triple Alliance.

Associated Press London Lodz Poland Mackennsen Berlin Kiev Italy Germany Austria Mog Prince von Buelow Rome

Russians Win at Lodz in Northern Poland Battle

Russians won a battle at Lodz amid ongoing fighting in northern Poland. The article notes conditions remain largely unchanged despite the engagement.

Essen Krasp plant bombardment report denied

Berlin official statement denies reports that the Krasp plant at Essen was bombarded by an aviator.

Berlin Krasp Essen

Portuguese Cabinet Resigns Saddened Lisbon Dispatch

A Lisbon dispatch to the Fachange Telegraph reports that members of Portugal's cabinet resigned in a bady.

Associated Press London Lisbon

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