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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
1
President Wilson speaks to Congress in a 10th joint session devoted to domestic matters. The focus is on railway laws and reforms impacting rail transportation policy and regulatory framework.
President Wilson dedicates his opening address to domestic affairs focusing on railway legislation. He reiterates calls to prevent nationwide rail strikes and supports ICC rate inquiries under the Adamson law, while renewing prior railroad recommendations. The speech also mentions Porto Rico, corrupt practices, and Will and Webb bills.
A generous donor pledges to fund Christmas cheer for two or three needy children through the Good Fellows Club. A prominent young man sends five dollars for club distribution, and a charitable lady contributes one dollar for four children cared for by Associated Charities. Local Sunday School classes urged to join and spread the good deed.
A car carrying R. S. Walls of Strong Ark and Robert Wood wrecked near the Iron Mountain depot when a drunken chauffeur from Alexandria drove into a ditch and fled, catching a southbound freight train. The car, owned by Fredericks, had earlier overturned at DeStard and North Fifth streets, killing Chas. Flaker and Godfrey Lemle. Walls and Wood suffer bruises and cuts and are confined at St Francis sanitarium.
The National Civil Service Reform League began its 36th annual meeting in New Haven with papers and addresses on reform. Delegates will discuss legislation to allow competitive classification of all postmasters, a pledge by the two leading presidential candidates signals support, and a shift of Congress away from naming postmasters by first second and third class distinctions.
Associated Treas coverage describes a large demonstration and cheer as Wilson spoke to supporters in Con reas, with many Republicans joining Democrats in praise of his re election. A woman suffrage banner appeared in the gallery then was pulled down during the address.
Congress begins amid the high cost of living as eleven bills seek to curb soaring food prices. Measures include embargoes on shipments to Europe, cheaper parcel post rates, and tighter cold storage rules. President Wilson may address the topic separately, with talks ongoing between administration and Congress.
In Philadelphia on December 5, speculators who held 186000 bushels of potatoes in cars predict a price slump as buyers resist extortion. Warehouses statewide hold large quantities expected to be released, while prices have ranged from 1.50 to 1.60 a bushel and even higher in some sales. Public resolve to avoid price gouging forces unloading by speculators.
Tennessee reintroduced a bill to regulate cold storage of food while Representative Pharr of Pennsylvania proposed a provisional embargo on wheat and wheat flour. Representative Adamson of Georgia, chair of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, opposed any embargo, recalling the old embargo as historically unpopular and repealed.
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas H. Morris left today for Arcadia where he will serve as pastor of the Methodist church. Despite ill health he reported strong annual work with 174 additions and improved finances at the First Methodist Church of Monroe. A move to Lake Charles had been requested, but Arcadia was chosen to aid his recovery as Monroe awaits full health restoration.
Reports to Washington say Villa bandits killed two Americans in Chihuahua City during occupation. General Trevino reoccupied the capital and said only a few Chinese were killed, prompting questions about other foreign fatalities. Names given include German vice consul Carlos Ketelsen and Charles Elmendorff. another American reportedly taken. Elmendorff’s brother, Frank, is mentioned.
Details from a reliable source recount Villa forces four days of fighting near Chihuahua City. Trevino reportedly warned Gonzales to defend Juarez as Villa angled northwest and attacked the suburbs. Carranza troops retreated after Villa seized Santa Rosa Hill and breached defenses, with implications for border security and Pershing's forces in nearby areas. Memphis bank robbery and Lloyd George resignation also noted in brief items.
Nazi forces tighten grip on Bucharest as the German advance toward the capital pushes onward with few signs of halting. Allied lines show mounting pressure around major routes into the city amid strategic defensive efforts.
Associated Press reports Serbian forces continue advances in Macedonia while Bulgarian troops retreat northward. Berlin says British forces repulsed east of the Albert-Wisla road. Russians lose ground in the Carpathians as Austro German troops push toward Bucharest. Danube lowlands yield 12,500 prisoners.
Washington December 5 The Senate today selected Senator Fletcher of Florida to be chairman of the commerce committee.
New York reports both heavyweight champions Jess Willard and Georges Carpentier have verbally agreed to a ten round bout within two months. The match will donate forty thousand dollars of profits to the French war relief fund to secure Carpentier's release from the army. Tex Rickard promotes the bout.
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