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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
1
DPROLARED SENATOR STONE DELIVERED THURSDAY NIGHT in a public address urging peace. The speech emphasized calm diplomacy and urged avoidance of conflict, calling for restraint and united effort.
Senator Stone addressing the League to Enforce Peace argued that a neutral nation harmed by European war has a right to initiate peace efforts without waiting for invitation. He cited wartime injuries to US rights and interests, censorship, ship seizures, and civilian deaths as justification for speaking out as an affected, nonbelligerent party. He stressed this stance as his personal responsibility and warned negotiations could be futile or offensive without proper context.
Boston reports Governor W P G Marding of the Federal Reserve Board defends the warning to American bankers against locking funds in foreign treasury bills. He says no nation’s credit is being attacked and urges adopting clear, market like disclosure for foreign flotations to match domestic lending habits. He discusses gold inflows, currency rigidity, and potential retirement of greenbacks using Fed banks without disturbing rates.
President argues neutrals cannot act to end the war until outside intervention is invited. He warns against moves that could offend belligerents or harm neutral nations offering services. The address then notes the matter will be sent to Entente Powers for consideration.
In Fort Worth Texas on December 14 1919 reports say Night riders menace West Texas as landlords are warned to dismiss their Negro tenants and cotton pickers. A printed notice signed The White Renters League circulated door to door threatening removal if Black labor remains amid the cotton harvest.
Attorney C. H. McHenry returned from New Orleans with certified checks totaling 512,246 for a 500,000 road bond issue plus interest. Half was placed with Ouachita National Bank and half with Central Savings Bank and Trust Company. The bonds cover two districts including all Ouachita parish east of the Ouachita river and will finance about ninety miles of hard surfaced roads.
The article notes President Wilson aims to keep influence for peace and seeks an association of nations. Cabinet members favor cautious action to avoid jeopardizing influence. Secretary Lansing says US position not final, Turkey’s note pending, German and Austrian notes may reach entente powers today as Wilson awaits entente response.
The Belgian legation in London issued a denial of a Morning Telegraph report that the central powers had made a peace offer to Belgium. The denial was published on December 14 and clarifies Belgium’s position amid ongoing diplomatic discussions.
Washington reports the war department is disbursing $75,000 each day to families of enlisted regular army and national guard members. Major General Sharp said the $2,000,000 fund is nearly exhausted and emergency legislation will be sought to keep payments through December. If kept at this rate, a nearly $5,000,000 deficit is expected by year end. In other items, New York markets saw sharp losses in munition stocks, while the submarine H remains intact after being pounded near Eureka California and its crew rescued.
Sheriff J. E. McClannahan of Caldwell Parish arrives with Alonzo Bradley, a Black man wanted for a serious Caldwell offense. Bradley was detained after a pistol was seen while crossing into Mexico at Eagle Pass, Texas. He surrendered to the sheriff, who may hold him several days in Shreveport before transport to Columbia due to potential violence.
With Christmas near, the Good Fellows Club asks readers to send names of children or families in distress so they may be remembered on Christmas morning. The News-Star asks readers to investigate and submit doubts. A sick young man donated a dollar, saying he wants to help, and a longtime contractor who has benefited from Good Fellows contributions sent a $5.00 check, while two well known barbers contributed $2.06.
El Miro Temple No 187 Knights of Khorassan holds a ceremonial session tonight at the Knights of Pythias hall on St John street with prominent local youths and candidates from Rayville Lake Providence and nearby areas. The temple zoo with camels tigers and goats reportedly seeks fresh food. Due to extreme cold the street parade may be omitted. A lunch will be served after the ceremony.
Petrograd reports official dismissal of German peace proposals as a tactic to shift war responsibility. Foreign office cites Berlin’s repeated promises of peace as hollow, notes attempts to sway neutral publics and sow discord with separate peace talk. Describes German appeals to United States Spain and Switzerland as insincere, continuing war aims. Continues on wage six.
The House Judiciary Committee approves the prohibition amendment while Senate opinions split. Members Sheppard Vardiman and Owen predict victory for nationwide prohibition. Webb to seek a rules move in January to push the measure. Seven committee members opposed reporting the amendment. Elsa Williams and Carlin switched to support the resolution. Wilson urged by the Methodist conference to back banning liquor ads in the mail via the current post office bill.
Washington Dec 15 The House judiciary committee voted to recommend adopting a constitutional amendment to ban manufacturing and sale of intoxicating liquor for beverage use in the United States. Prohibition advocates hail the action as a step toward early adoption and statewide ratification, though there is doubt it reaches the Senate this session. The Sheppard bill on DC liquor remains unfinished business with amendments proposing referendums for district voters and possibly women voters in the mix.
Await developments as Entente powers decide whether to announce positions on current peace proposals. No official attitude released yet despite ongoing diplomacy and exploratory talks among major Allies.
Berlin claims Buzeu has fallen to German forces endangering the Russo Roumanian line along the Moldavian mountains. German reports say they repulsed French attacks on Hill No 303 and Pepper Ridge near Verdun and that Russians retreat and burn villages in Romania as 4000 more prisoners are taken. Greece appears inclined to accept the Entente ultimatum.
London on December 15 the foreign office announced that the entente powers have decided to grant a safe conduct to Count Tarnowski von Tarnow the new Austrian Hungarian ambassador to the United States.
Chicago December 15 Pesce reports sent wheat prices lower for a second day with early sales showing 5 to 8 cents per bushel declines. Within an hour the drop extended to about 10 5 8 cents per bushel with December futures trading 43 cents below prices from one month earlier.
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