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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
1
Reports state that the Romanian army remains not in action as current advisories claim no change in the situation. No new military engagement or movement is reported, and official sources urge continued caution amid diplomatic signals.
Reports from Paris and Petrograd describe a pause in the Roumanian front as German and Austro-Hungarian troops face Russian countermeasures. Verdun sees continued French gains though Meuse actions persist with Bezonvaux and adjacent woodlands captured, while Volhynian fighting yields mixed Russian successes and losses.
French forces press the Meuse Verdun front gaining trenches near Ransart and Wytschaete while British detachments fail to breach German lines north of the Ancre. German reports claim Hebonvaux area losses but report French advances halted by fire. Eastern Front actions include Mackensen’s armies crossing rivers in Wallachia with heavy prisoner captures. Pursuit of Russian and Romanian troops continues into the forest district.
Paris reports General Nivelle, newly named commander of the northern and northwestern armies, witnessed by General Petain in the Verdun sector operations on December 15. They prepared the campaign together and Nivelle, departing Verdun, praised his staff and methods as the second army demonstrates morale and material ascendancy over the enemy.
Roy A. White, his wife, and four children from Bayles California perished in a fire at the Inter Ocean Hotel in Cheyenne Wyoming today. The blaze wiped out the family and left the town in shock as investigators pieced together the causes. London reports England imposes hotel meal limits, banning more than four courses for breakfast and lunch and three for dinner.
Philadelphia dispatch reports the Mexican American commission pressing for agreement on relations. Carranza’s decision on the protocol was expected today. It is believed he offered no insuperable objection to withdrawing the American punitive expedition if raids cease. Morning sessions suggested he may still accept an agreement despite not signing the drafted protocol yet.
Kansas City reports prices for fresh eggs dropping from 45 to 35 cents and storage eggs from 37 to 31 cents as the Egg Boycott continues. A. B. Carder, secretary of the Restaurant Men's Association, says speculators feel the impact and the group plans to extend the refrain to Topeka and St. Joseph by mobilizing field officers.
A political figure criticizes Congress over eight hour measure, claiming lawmakers would punish both parties. The remark underscores partisan tensions as the bill advances through hearings.
Washington report notes peace talks between railroad management and brotherhood leaders may propose repealing the Adamson law in favor of a self crafted working agreement. Representative Adamson warns Congress will spank both sides if needed, emphasizing support for interpretation and arbitration rather than repeal. The United States Chamber announces a referendum among member organizations on railroad dispute legislation while a Newlands committee extension is debated.
In a campus dispute, North Carolina argues for compulsory arbitration of all controversies between interstate railroad employers, while George Washington University takes the opposite stance, opposing mandatory arbitration across the industry.
A circulating report without confirmation asserts that Phaner Brazeale of Natchitoches has been named to succeed the late Judge Boarman as federal judge.
Reports indicate Situation 8 faces an unprecedented clash of laws triggering a special election. Officials weigh constitutional and statutory challenges as timelines and eligibility criteria come under dispute. Courts may be asked to resolve conflicts shaping when the vote occurs.
A Dec 30 special election date is eyed to fill the late L H Marrero Jr seat in the Twenty eighth Judicial District amid registration gaps. Gov Pleasant relies on old rules as New Year holidays complicate voter eligibility in Jefferson St Charles and St John parishes. Rivardo expected Democratic nominee. Charities Watkin endorsed as interim district attorney. Federal judgeship in western Louisiana remains central to state politics as Broussard reports from St Charles.
Boys and girls show strong support for the Good Fellows drive as they send four dollars, with a note from two sick children asking for a toy and a tree display. Local unions and a plant manager pledge clothing and auto use, while a wholesale house and workers contribute cash. The drive continues through early week to aid all reported cases.
As Christmas nears, Good Fellows join humane aid while the Chamber of Commerce is urged to open its heart and buy a stove for warmth. The office stove currently emits smoke and requires open doors and windows to avoid suffocation for staff.
The chosen debaters from the University of North Carolina arrived in Washington today to clash with George Washington University in their yearly forensic contest. The debate topic centers on the resolution that Congress should pass a law requiring.
Baron Robert Emmanuel Oppenheim, a financier described as French and English, was ordered deported by the Board of Inquiry of the Bureau of Immigration. He appealed to the Department of Labor in Washington. Exclusion cited as crime involving moral turpitude while a charge in France is said to be pending.
W Bureh Lee of Minden is seen as the leading candidate for clerk of the federal court at Shreveport. Endorsements from Senators Broussard and Ransdell are reported, with a $3,500 salary and about $1,500 in fees. Lee's ties to both senators include prior service as Broussard’s Washington secretary and his legislative election in Webster Parish.
Berlin reports by wireless to Sayville that the first meeting of the Polish national council will be held before Christmas. The international meeting of the Polish national assembly will occur in February. Also noted is Capt. W. J. Bowman's improved condition, and the marriage license issued to Ibrey Kidd and Alice Johnson, a 70-year-old groom and 58-year-old bride.
Major General Eva Scott told the Senate Military Committee that the Army General Staff urged discarding the volunteer system. Universal training would be democratic, reliable, efficient and economical, aimed to render the United States immune from attack within a few years.
Officer Bol Cann on duty at the bridge confronted a man named William Hunter claiming to be a flagman from Iron Mountain railway and from Argentina. Hunter refused to pay toll and threatened to fetch his gun. Sheriff Arthur Grant pursued and captured Hunter after a shot was fired and he sought refuge in Bohemia Cafe.
Mrs. Laroussini sustained injuries and Miss Arnold was cut on the cheek in a crash. Both received prompt medical attention. Mrs. Milling was reported unhurt.
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