16 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
1
German cruisers shelled Scarborough causing heavy damage and widespread disruption in coastal towns today. Royal Navy defenses engaged as residents sought shelter and officials assessed casualties and repairs.
London reports German bombardment of Scarborough Hartlepool with heavy shelling. Five to four ships seen at Scarborough, nine killed at Hartlepool, Whitby also shelled. British flotilla engaged while a naval battle brewing in the North Sea.
German warships bombarded Hartlepool Redcar Scarborough and Whitby on the North Sea coast causing damage. The British admiralty said naval engagements are progressing but did not disclose details locations or numbers. Coast residents rushed to the shore after the encounters began and watched warships bombard the towns.
The Hartlepool area suffered extensive damage as German cruisers bombarded the town with several rows of houses burned and gas works damaged. British torpedo destroyers counterattacked. casualties are reported though unconfirmed. British and German reports vary on ships sunk and damage.
London reports the admiralty gave no official outcome of retaliatory action against German cruisers after the first bombardment of English towns on the North Coast. Unofficial town reports are likely exaggerated. In Washington the Dresden chase nears Chilean waters at Santiago after leaving Punta Arenas.
Baste Switzerland reports heavy artillery bombardment as the French appear to have taken the offensive along the entire front from Belfort to Saints Marie Aue Mines. Windows are shaken by continuous firing day and night.
Brigadier General Scott chief of the army staff is sent to Naco Arizona to use his influence with Mexican leaders to cease hostilities.
Investigations into irregularities surrounding the Tensas Levee Board are widely known, with charges outlining alleged governance concerns and potential misconduct under scrutiny by authorities.
In Rayville Louisiana on December 16 the State Prove Commission examined evidence on a $500000 land sale in November 1898 to the Lacey syndicate linked to the Tensas Delta Land Company. Attys and witnesses discussed alleged underpricing and improper distributions including stock to levee board members.
In parish city court records, civil case proceedings spotlight Mary L. Millsaps versus T. Henton Millsaps. Details include case status and filings from the civil docket in the Arch City area.
Residents of the Colony neighborhood stage the play Topsy Turvy at the Colony school house Saturday night for a community fund aiding church or cemetery improvements. Cast includes Sybil Miller Edna Johnston Lottie McQuiller Mrs W A Minor Frank MeQuiller Bosco Miller Ed McQuiller and Miller Lamons.
William V. Cleary former town clerk of Haverstraw faces trial for the murder of his son in law Hu xene Newman. A special panel of 75 jurors is drawn and night sessions are ordered. Newman eloped with Cleary's daughter Anna Cleary and motive is suspected.
The Louisiana Public Service Commission approved an order allowing the Vicksburg Shreveport & Pacific railroad to discontinue trains 5 and 6 between Dells and Shreveport, effective January 3.
A civic appeal urges listing individuals in need to coordinate assistance. Community groups seek eligible residents to receive help and ensure resources reach those most in need.
Community appeal urges churches charities and businesses in Monroe to submit names of distressed children and elderly for Christmas aid. Donations include cash groceries and coal with a bank employee already contributing five dollars and two grocers giving thirty five dollars in groceries.
New York reports a nationwide campaign announced December 16 to aid unemployed workers. The plan outlines broad relief measures and seeks broad support across states to alleviate joblessness.
A broad campaign to aid the unemployed and hungry unfolds in major cities. New York forms a council led by Judge Gary to study causes and push a relief plan. Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, St. Louis, Detroit and others open wards, soup kitchens, and public works to aid jobless Americans facing winter hardships. Local governments and unions mobilize funds, employment bureaus, and emergency measures as strikes and mining cutbacks deepen distress, while optimism grows for eventual industrial revival.
A damaged seed store section described disturbances affecting hotel guests. The fragment mentions unknown origin causing irritation or disruption to visitors, with no clear names or dates provided.
A one story structure adjoining the Newster hotel, owned by the Monroe Investment Company and shared by the Monroe Seed Company and J. S. Bloch, suffered a morning blaze causing about 4000 dollars in damage. Bottles and cartons owned by Mr. Bloch were destroyed. seed stock and fixtures of the Monroe Seed Company were damaged. Previous fires have hit this building, including during Sugar Bros. occupancy and before the News-Star era. Chief Frank Roddy investigated the cause remains undetermined.
Judge Ben C Dawkins ruled Marks election legal but issued an injunction preventing the city council from paying the mayor any salary. Attorneys indicated the case would be appealed to the supreme court for final determination.
The inquest into the deaths of sailors aboard the battleship Bulwark after it exploded off Sheerness opened in Chatham. The Admiralty had already conducted an inquiry into the sinking, which occurred in November, with identification of recovered bodies continuing.
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