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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
4
The South’s farmers are selling a record cotton crop at high prices and many deposit the proceeds in banks to avoid theft. An editorial review by W. W. Morrison of New Orleans argues prosperity depends on keeping cotton as the surplus crop, with wealth rising as other farm outputs grow.
O P Austin, a National City Bank statistician, compares 1915 and 1916 trade figures and finds a drop in many food exports. He contends the price surge is not due to exports but to midstream greed and increased abroad demand during wartime. Consumers can cut costs and the government may offer relief.
In a Pendleton era tone the Ponchatoula Guide argues against sacrificing economic freedom for cotton production, insisting rising cotton prices show resilience under hardship. The piece warns that surrendering freedom would undermine prosperity and mocks calls to address mothers rudely, urging respect for maternal figures.
A compact timeline lists key events from 1776 through 1915 including the Rhode Island capture by British forces in 1776, Kentucky’s statehood in 1790, Chinese imperial edict ending British trade in 1839, Prussian constitutional changes in 1848, Rothschild and Lincoln era notes, 1880s milestones, the Washington Monument dedication in 1884, deaths of Trollope and Davis, church-state separation bills in France, Lincoln era bank curtailment, and 1915 sessions and diplomacy. It notes 1914 German Lodz victory, French Vermelles capture, Pope Benedict’s peace plea, Wilson’s note to Austria, Huerta support in Mexico, and U.S. recall of diplomats.
United States Senator Charles A. Thomas of Colorado turns 67. Field Marshal August von Mackensen is 67. British novelist Joseph Conrad is 59. Actress Clare Lipman is 47. Edward H. Southern, on farewell tour for British Red Cross, is 57. Rep. Dick T. Morgan of Oklahoma is 62. Senator Atlee Pomerene of Ohio is 56. Rep. Clement Dickinson of Missouri is 67.
The Bureau of Markets prints a week’s offerings and wants spanning poultry, cattle, horses, pigs, and crops. Notable items include nine purebred Red Poll bulls, Jersey and Hereford stock, numerous Holstein cows and calves, sheep, ducks, turkeys, and acres of sweet potatoes, corn, and soybeans.
Oscar D. McDaniel prosecutor of Huchahban county was acquitted by a jury in St. Joseph Missouri of murdering his wife Harriett Moss McDaniel. The sensational trial ended after four ballots with McDaniel vowing to pursue others he believes killed his wife. He will remain prosecutor until January 1.
Captain Joseph T. Jones founder of Gulfport and president of the Gulf and Ship Land railroad principal owner of traction hotels development and towing companies banks and other enterprises in Mississippi and along the gulf coast died in Buffalo New York this morning aged 74 years according to dispatches received here
A ten year old girl, daughter of Charles Withite, was the target of an alleged assault by a well dressed white man near White's ferry yesterday afternoon. Residents, armed in force, scoured the woods last night seeking the accused man.
A girl reports a man in a frock coat and checked cap seized her on the way home, walked with her, and attacked her near the road to her house after her school run. Deputies Pettit and Coverdale searched the area but found no trace. The suspect, about 35, wore gold crowned front teeth.
The Standard Warehouse and Compress Co issues notice that certain cotton compress receipts have been lost and duplicate receipts issued. Public is warned the company will not recognize or deliver cotton to holders of the original receipts marked lost. J. J. Jamison No 681 received Sept 16, 1916.
Fragmented OCR lists many numbers and dates for badges or licenses such as Dr. Duke Hodge and Jno. T. Cole with issuance dates in 1916. Standard Warehouse & Co Press Co appears with T.8 Williams as superintendent in a listing of merchandise or documents.
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