08 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
1
United States officials defend policies as wartime spending, asserting no negligence in handling expenses. Proponents say wartime needs drive efficiency and accountability while critics question rising costs and oversight.
President Wilson, delivering the annual address to Congress, defends national defense plans while urging restraint. He advocates a citizen militia over a large standing army, endorses a training system for volunteers, and calls for peace efforts in Europe. The speech outlines legislative goals including conservation, Philippine independence, and safer seas.
The Department of Agriculture opened a hearing today on establishing a quarantine on all citrus fruits buds and seeds entering the country to prevent citrus canker. Representatives from fruit associations and agriculture experts will be heard on the advisory.
Joseph Edward Generelly, leader of the Orleans delegation in the house of representatives and longtime New Orleans lawyer, died Monday night at 10 45 after sudden attacks of acute indigestion. He dined with his wife and family at 1104 North Dupre Street and collapsed shortly after calling his brother in law for a doctor.
The Associated Press reports a forty eight hour gale along the North Atlantic coast cost five lives and caused damage in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Rain and snow followed today and clear skies are promised tomorrow as the Sea Bright situation improves.
Delivered to any part of the city at $6 per carl Ring $12. NORTH LOUISIANA SHINGLE CO. 8-5.
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Monroe and West Monroe readers are urged to join the Good Fellows Club to provide dolls, toys, shoes, dresses, or hats for needy children on Christmas morning. Attorneys, doctors, merchants and others are invited to donate and supply gifts after names are submitted and each case investigated.
Eight national prohibition speakers under the National Anti-Saloon League will tour Louisiana from January 24 to February. Dr A W Turner superintendent of the Louisiana Anti-Saloon League outlined the effort to Protestant Ministers' alliance in New Orleans. He said the drive is not a state campaign but a preliminary effort with ministers asked to cooperate.
In Atlanta small communities discuss making dry territory protection a state issue for next year’s race. In England a British steamer Vedra ran aground near Barrow during a gale while carrying gasoline from Port Arthur Texas. the cargo ignited and two of thirty six crew were saved.
Washington reports the sixth cotton ginning tally for 1914 at 10 am. Total ginned prior to December 1 reaches 14,066,165 bales, compared with 12,088,412 last year and 11,854,541 in 1912. The four year average is 11,724,868 bales. State by state data follows.
The State Bank Examiner replies to caustic remarks from Governor Hale and prepares to provide a bill of particulars detailing the agency action and findings in the banking dispute.
W L Young said he is ready to furnish Governor Ha with a bill of particulars to substantiate charges by the bank examiner in May that the removal efforts were political. Senator Leon R Smith released a statement describing the probe commission actions and Young’s testimony during the bond investigation.
New York December 8 The meeting of National League magnates faces major issues. Ban Johnson of the American League likely to offer aid against the Federals. Elimination of Charles W Murphy expected. Major leagues to set stance on Federals and jumping players. Formal steps to shield minors from encroachment anticipated.
President Wilson announced two nominations. Hugh Barnes of Minden Illinois was named assistant appraiser of merchandise in Louisiana and Leonard Magruder of New Orleans was named assayer of the New Orleans Mint.
Philadelphia reports star second baseman Eddie Collins was sold to the Chicago Americans for cash. Baseball circles note manager Mack will pick the exact terms later. Some sources place the sale price at fifty thousand dollars.
Allies press the attack as a Berlin statement confirms renewed activity in the western front area. The report cites heightened air and ground operations and signals a shift in momentum for Allied forces.
Berlin dispatches claim Allied offensive across France and Belgium remains limited. Reports say heavy losses on both sides at Lodz and large Russian casualties while Austrians face setbacks in the Balkans. Berlin notes German forces press Russians east and south of Lodz as war aims focus on Lodz capture.
President Wilson laughed heartily in Washington when told that Senator Smith of Michigan claimed General Carranza issued an ultimatum to the United States demanding withdrawal from Vera Cruz within twenty four hours.
The News-Star announces H J Apgar as a candidate for mayor of Monroe subject to primary election action.
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