17 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
1
A child pleads for help from “good fellows” to ensure she can meet Santa Claus, hoping kindness from helpers will guarantee that visit. The appeal reflects festive wishes and local goodwill during the season.
Christmas charity rushes in Monroe as Good Fellows collect names and gifts for needy families. A Havre district post office stamp collecting boom highlights a Belgian postmark as a curious global note.
A telegram from Dr. Oscar Dowling to Inspector R. B. Beller announced that Ralph Fry, prescription druggist at Monroe Drug Company, was elected State drug inspector at a State Board of Health meeting in New Orleans yesterday.
The Washington and North Third street residence of Mrs. Lee George was badly damaged by fire last night. Most furniture and personal effects were destroyed. Insurance totals 11 600, with 8 000 on the residence and 3 000 on furnishings. Firefighters saved the lower floor. two large mirrors were ruined.
Judge J R McIntosh recounts 1898 legislative actions and a bid to move the board domicile from Rayville to Monroe as the State Probe Commission hears testimony. W A Colins and J F Loveless appear as witnesses. the panel adjourns to meet January 18 in New Orleans.
Harrisonburg La December 17 Riley J. Wilson resigns as eighth district court judge covering Catahoula and Franklin parishes. C L Berry Winnsboro R M Taliaferro and S R Holston Harrisonburg named as candidates for the unexpired term. Wilson notes no factional lines amid his political ascent and comments on Louisiana Democratic dynamics after the recent congressional election.
English forces remain wary as German actions raise fear of a second assault. Authorities urge vigilance and reinforce defenses amid ongoing tension.
German mines reportedly sank four ships today near the engagement site. A Russian offensive in Silestia and Posen is claimed broken, with Polish retreat underway as Berlin predicts larger naval moves. Scarborough and South Shields report ships lost to mines, while German raids boost English recruiting.
Mr. T. B. Gilbert of Wisner is listed as a registered guest at the Monroe hotel.
An account recounts a board dispute over moving a domicile from West Carroll to Monroe. It cites motives to avoid “evil influences” at Rayville, mentions J. W. Sims, and notes land sales. It reports gubernatorial support for Hall and Cordill, plus ensuing political talk and a sold land fate. It also notes Whittier Day celebrations at Haverhill Massachusetts with memorials and school events.
Take Mary Griffin to Berlin Wis New York Dec 17 Star roller skaters from East and West ready for the twenty four hour race at Madison Square Garden today and tomorrow Seventeen teams trained to the minute favorites include Plnckburn Cioni Launay Woodworth Moffatt Nebs Carey Birkheimer and others with many pairings listed.
British squadron bombarded Turkish troops massed along the coast of the Gulf of Saros north of the Dardanelles. Details are lacking. The report comes from Athens via Associated Press dated December 17.
In Baton Rouge a jury convicted Blaire L. Chennault on three counts of white slavery and found William Chennault not guilty. Blaire was sentenced to a $6,000 bond by Judge Foster after the verdict. Senator George Smith urged a new trial for Blaire. The defendants are linked to the Mana white slave act case with Gilbert Mayor Cheveault securing bond for Claire.
A Provident Savings & Trust branch was robbed of 8600 by a bandit who held clerks and patrons at gunpoint and fled in a car. Moments later a Liberty Banking & Saving Co. burglary occurred, the bandit shooting the cashier and escaping with several thousands while still at large.
The Monroe building committee awarded the synagogue contract to Frank Masling for 41000 dollars. The building at St John Oak and Jackson streets will be a modern, prominent temple with no pews or furnishings included, and work will begin once materials are arranged.
The ruling reasons grant authority to halt railway services under sections 5S and Po, detailing conditions for temporary suspension, duration limits, and safety considerations. The decision emphasizes operational necessity and regulatory compliance.
Louisiana order details termination of Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific trains Nos 5 and 6 after a six to seven month trial. Monroe objects to short notice and lack of advance hearing, but commission upholds discontinuance amid wartime cost restraints and reduced demand.
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