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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
5
A concise synopsis of a speech delivered before a joint session of the House and Senate outlines the speaker’s key points. It highlights policy aims, legislative priorities, and appeals to unity. The summary notes the address’s framing, audience engagement, and urging cooperation across party lines.
President Wilson delivers a lengthy address to Congress urging unity with Western Hemisphere nations. He emphasizes defense modernization, federal revenue measures, and laws to curb neutrality violations while stressing equal partnership with American republics and noninterference in others’ sovereignty.
A labor council faces dispute as secret service allegations surface regarding payments to a German agent. Officials deny Bolshevik influence while investigators probe payroll records and potential political meddling.
Attor ney H L Snowden Marshall said evidence shows Franz von Rintelen financed Labor's National Peace Council via David Lamar to incite strikes in munition factories. Subpoenas issued to C C Canode and William F Kramer as grand jury probes continue. Also notes Rintelen's Tower of London arrest, Lamar impersonation case, and a forthcoming lecture titled The True Church of Christ inviting public attendance.
Father Mc Grath led a sermon at St Matthew's Church addressing common questions about the Bible. He discussed the Bible's division and origins, tracing Old and New Testament books and refuting attacks against Catholic teaching.
Three urgent pleas reach the Good Fellows Club seeking Christmas relief for a distressed family. A mentally deranged mother, an older daughter just released from the sanatorium after surgery, a second daughter ill in bed, and an eight year old child need food clothing and fuel. A donor will gain jewels for his crown by aiding this case.
A short council session approved the resignation of Sander and Clarke as city attorneys and elected Stubbs and Theus to fill the vacancy. The appointees served under Mayor Forsythe. R. R. Cann was elected bridge watchman replacing Collins who was discharged after a $25 fine in city court for cursing an officer.
The Italian Society on Sunday elected a new slate to serve for the ensuing year. Frank Varino was chosen president with A. Aroldi as vice president. Joe Sampgnaro became financial secretary, Joe Marsala corresponding secretary, and Joe Zagone treasurer.
Activists push for women's suffrage reaching the national capitol as they press for voting rights and equal status in the public sphere. The movement gathers support from organizers and supporters across regions.
Large suffrage gathering in Washington precedes the act as Susan B Anthony amendment is brought back to the House by Representative Mondell. Wilson receives 300 visiting suffrage leaders and a march to the Capitol highlights the push for nationwide women’s voting rights.
John M. Parker Progressive candidate for Louisiana governor will address voters in Monroe and Ouachita Parish at Sugar's Theatre Lovelock tomorrow night. Parker has long been active in state politics and is a well known orator. He travels from New Orleans for a brief tour of the region.
The News-Star reports widespread approval of Monday's editorial on gambling and police work. Readers praise the strict ordinance, while some point to unequal enforcement between wealthy drivers and poorer workers, fueling talk of a new crackdown.
London report says Entente press distrusts Greece while Germany plans to join Bulgarians in Macedonia to crush Allied forces. Mesopotamian campaign reportedly sees increased German effort. mutiny rumor in Bulgarian unit. Russian reunion postponed to December 15.
Berlin reports French forces in southwestern Serbia near the Vardar River have retreated. Ipek in Montenegro is said to be captured by German forces. Also announced is the capture of 250 metres of French trenches in the Champagne district east of Anberive.
It is understood Japan will adopt measures to protect Japanese residents and interests in Shanshai due to unsettled conditions. Several warships are already there and more are on the way. Dr. A. H. Crutcher, secretary of the Louisiana Baptist Mission Board, will preach at First Baptist next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Weeswener announce the arrival of a daughter.
Berlin December 7 Associated Press says the United States has asked Germany to recall Captain von Papen and Captain Bovld military and naval attaches at the Washington embassy. Official German press has not yet published the news.
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