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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
1
Congress Moves Slow in First Week of Short Session
Washington December 11 The Senate and House began their short session with routine work and plan speedier action this week Several measures stand ready for consideration including immigration and corrupt practices bills and a District of Columbia prohibition bill The immigration bill with a city test may pass but risk a presidential veto Senate caucus will pick a successor to Senate President pro tempore Clarke candidates include Senator Sauleboury of Delaware Also on the agenda is President Wilsons vocational education bill to aid state schools and teachers and a cotton modernization bill from the agriculture committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
Interstate Com Committee
Columba
Sheppard
Kenyon
Senate Democrats
Clarke
Sauleboury
Laware
Wilson
Hughes
the Nation Committee
Lever
Agricultur Committee
House
District of Columbia
News-Star
West Monroes New Pastor Welcomed Sunday
Rev A S J Neil was welcomed as the new West Monroe Methodist pastor. He preached his first sermon to the West Side congregation, pledging to work with the church and do the right as he sees it. The discourse highlighted his fluency and biblical study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
A.s.j.neil
Neil
Premiers Power Up as Forecasts Align with Leaders
Forecasts foretell stronger British leadership as power concentrates with the prime minister, with observers noting the pattern matches earlier projections and signals a shift in political dynamics at the top.
War Cabinet Formed Under Lloyd George Lead in War Council
London dispatch reports the new ministry with David Lloyd George as premier and a four member war cabinet comprising Lloyd George Milner Curzon Bonar Law and Henderson. The arrangement concentrates power, with Henderson and Milner freed from routine duties to direct war policy while Bonar Law handles exchequer work and Curzon attends Lords sessions. The government blends Liberals Unionists and Laborites, with food and shipping controllers named and calls for experienced leaders in agriculture and education. A privy council meeting is planned and Lloyd George will outline policy in Commons upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mr. Lloyd George
Lord Milner
Earl Curzon
Andrew Bonar Law
Arthur Henderson
Lord George
Asquith
Lloyd George
War Cabinet
Mr. Henderson
War Council
Exchequer
House
Bonar Law
House of Lords
Lord Curzon
Council
Foreign Affairs
War
Admiralty
Privy Council
Ministe
House of Commons
Boards of Trade and Education
Rowlana KE. Prothro
Duke of Bedfords
Herbert A. L. Fisher
Sheffield University
Robert Finlay
Lord Buckmaster
Prohibition push and congress plans outlined in White House notes
President Wilson will discuss issues with House and Senate leaders this week as Congress eyes a District of Columbia prohibition bill amid possible veto concerns. Speaker Clarke pursues a shorter Christmas recess and a busy two weeks to show work done early in the session, while the American Federation roves convene and social duties fill Wilson’s schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker Clarke
Wilson
American Fedroves
Marshall Armory Fire Causes 50000 Damage in Marshall Texas
A Sunday morning blaze in Marshall Texas destroyed the two story armory on East Austin Street and Henry Yakels' blacksmith shop. Firefighters and citizens battled the flames for hours, limiting further spread after alarms rang at 2:49 am. Estimated loss around 50000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Texas
Texas and Pacific Railway
Austin Street
Armory
Elder
Cook & Webb
Lafayette
Austin
Henry Yakels
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Called for Tuesday Night
A general meeting of chamber members is scheduled for Tuesday night at eight o clock to discuss important questions. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Negroes Claim Ill Treated Seek Back Wages
Light-skinned workers from Streveport hired by Wetzel & Co. on the Winneboro Monroe highway in Lafourche told City Judge Schulze they were owed $1.75 a day for 12 hours. They claimed checks were forgotten on payday and were pressured to work Sundays under threat of losing pay, with alleged mistreatment. Eight suits were filed, potentially adding about $40 in costs if upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetzel & Co
Winneboro- Monroe
Lafourche
Schulze
Streveport
Ministers Receive Seals of Office in London
London December 11 Premier Lloyd George is ill and could not go to Buckingham Palace to receive the seals of office from King George. Andrew Bonar Law and other ministers not needing re election kissed the King's hands and received the seals. Other cabinet members will act as though formalities are complete. policy statement likely postponed to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Preas
London
Lloyd George
Buckingham Palace
King George
Andrew Bonar Law
Parliament Debates French Model Cooperation Amid War
London dispatch reports James Henry Thomas of Derby and railway workers assails Premier Asquith’s fall as a national disaster. He blames press dictatorship for the crisis and warns Lloyd George may fall unless curbed. He argues peace would aid German militarism as labor faces a critical wartime moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Henry Thomas
Derby
Asquith
David Lloyd George
War cabinet named in British government draw
London announces a war cabinet led by Premier David Lloyd George with Karl Curzon as government leader in the Lords and Arthur Henderson as minister without portfolio. Andrew Bonar Law serves as chancellor of the exchequer and House of Commons leader. Other key posts listed include Arthur Balfour, Walter Hume Long, Earl of Derby, and Austin Chamberlain among senior ministers and controllers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David Lloyd George
Karl Curzon
House of Lords
Arthur Henderson
Lord Miner
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Robert Bannatyne Finlay
Lloyd George
Arthur J. Balfour
Walter Hume Bong
Earl of Derby
Harper named chair of Wilson inauguration committee
Chairman Tnaugural Committee in Washington announces Robert N. Harper a Washington banker as the appointed chairman of the committee in charge of President Wilsons inaugural ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert N. Harper
Wilson
Cotton Declined in New Orleans Trading
The Associated Press reports New Orleans on December 11 saw cotton decline 112 to 138 points, about $6 per base, on the weakest months after the government's production estimate. At session lows the market fell by more than $ per bale on the weakest months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Big Auction Sale Of Lots Tuesday
The sale of lots in Terminal Heights, adjoining the Iron Mountain terminal yards and shops, will start tomorrow at 9:30. Driveways are in good condition, street cars can be boarded near Plum street, one free lot will be given away, and auctioneer H. B. Phillips will oversee the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terminal Heights
Iron Mountain Terminal
Ouachita National Bank
Plum Street
H. B. Phillips
Good Fellows Appeal For Two Needy Children
Friday and Saturday appeals urged two Monroe girls in need. One child recovers in sanitarium from swamp fever, the other lacks clothes for school. Readers urged to donate modest clothing and shoes. Contributions from generous locals and workers flowed to support Christmas cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
U S Cotton Crop Hits 11.511 Million Bales in 1916
The Agriculture Department reports the 1916 cotton crop totaled 11,511,000 500 pound bales, up from 11,191,820 the prior year, with state outputs listed including Texas 3,775,600 and Georgia 1,845,000 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
California
All Others
Supreme Court to Hear Adamson Eight Hour Law Case
The Supreme Court set January 8 for arguments on the constitutional validity of the Adamson eight hour law which takes effect January first. The case, reported by the Associated Press from Washington, centers on the law’s provisions and enforceability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washneton
Supreme Court
Entente Demands and Balkan Front Shifts
Allied demands for demobilization of the Greek army and control of telegraphs and railways surface amid wartime moves. Roumanians retreat to a Buzeu line as Petrograd notes limited gains against Teutonic advances near Ploiești. Russians push Austro-German forces in Moldavia while Serbians drive Bulgarians north of Monastir. Franco-Belgian front shows mainly artillery activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bucharest
Buzeu
Moldavia
Petrograd
Ploechti
Buze
Wallachia
Monastir
Greek islands in revolt as entente seeks demobilization
London reports a revolutionary outbreak in the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. The Athens note to Greece is to be presented tomorrow with detailed demands. Entente powers may demand full demobilization of the Greek army and restoration of control over posts telegraphs and railways, plus release of Venizelist prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Cyclades
Aegean Sea
Entente
Greece
Federal inquiry into living costs to grand juries in major cities
The Department of Justice prepared to transfer the federal inquiry on high living costs to grand juries in Chicago New York Detroit and possibly other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Chicago
New York
Detroit
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Hearwell Elders
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A. J. Sandige
C. R. Cooper
Mram
RAK
Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Sions
India
Austin Chamberlain
Government Local Board
Baron Rhonda
Board of Trade
Albert Kery
John Hodges
The
Sir Edward Carson
Christopher Addison
Robert Cecil
Baron Daven
Sir Joseph Paton Maclay
Tnaugural Committee
Children’s Missionary Society
Lyceum Theatre
Saenger Amusement Company
Madim Fertha Kalich
Mary Murillo
FOX
Triangie Fine Arts
D. W. Griffith
Constance Talmadge
Wilfred Lucas
Sam Bernard
Monroe Opera House
Thos. H. Dixon
Grand SymPhoNy
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