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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 22, 1914
Page
1
Good Fellows Ask Names For Santa Visit In Cold Attic Tale
A touching appeal from a distressed child prompts Monroe area Good Fellows to raise funds and find sponsors. Local donors include a DeSiard Street store head, a Winnsboro Good Fellow ordering a coat, and others pledging milk and soup meat. The North Louisiana charity network mobilizes to help a little girl and her brother while a local school committee meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kivery Child
Santa Claus
Good Fellows" Club
Monroe
DeSiard Street
Manly Littl
Breard Street
Winnsboro
Louisiana
Conflicting War Reports From East and West Fronts
The Russian war office disputes German claims of victory in Russian Poland while Germans contradict French statements of progress in West Flanders. Observers in England and France say Allies are gaining ground along the Franco-Belgian line, while German progress is seen as limited. The French speak of minor early advances in the west as intense fighting continues along the front and trench warfare intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germams
Wth
Russian War Office
Russian
Poland
West Flanders
France
England
Lys
Russian Poland
Warsaw
Bzura
Rawka
City approves school bonds and bids for West Side build
Bloomington plans a public school on the West Side funded by $20 000 in 5 percent bonds bought below par due to tight money markets. Smith Barthel submitted approved blueprints and bids will be let for construction when secured. Meanwhile Bloomington advances corn stalk paper as a new industry with government support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis Oliver
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Smith & Barthel
Bloomington
Ill
Sam
George A. Stuart
Bureau of Plot Industry
Farm editors compete for Civil Service post in government
Blue pencil men familiar with farming and scientific agriculture vie under Civil Service rules for a $2250 year post. The winning title is Editor in Farm Management and will involve editing reports and articles prepared for publication by the scientific staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Service
State Railroad Commission approves 10 percent rate hike
Montgomery Alabama December 22 The State Railroad Commission today granted a 10 per cent increase in intrastate rates on 33 commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
State Railroad Commission
Downey Enters Mayoral Contest as Official Decides
A. Downey announces candidacy for mayor after an official decision confirms entry. The move positions Downey to contest the upcoming election, signaling a formal campaign launch.
Downey Enters Monroe Mayoral Race Pledges Growth and Reform
Mayor C. A. Downey announces his candidacy to succeed himself in Monroe with broad support from business and labor leaders. He vows economical city administration, strict law enforcement, lower water and light rates, paving the streets, extending sewage and water mains, a new filtering plant, gas mains, and hiring union labor on city projects while favoring lowest bids and local contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Downer
Monroe
Downey
Monroe Plans Paving and Utilities Expansion Pledge
A Monroe candidate outlines goals to pave all city streets and extend the sewage system water mains and gas mains. He pledges no tax increase and says he will work to install a filtering plant while prioritizing organized labor over taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Monroe
Death Ends Zeigler's Perfect Late-Record Run
Charles W. Ziegler, veteran Nickel Plate conductor, died on a Bellevue to Chicago run. Crew shortened stops and kept No. 1 on time to honor his wish of never being late, with Samuel Deahl taking charge and noting the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles W. Ziegler
Nickel Plate Railroad
Bellevue
Ohio
Ziegler
Zeigler
Samuel Deahl
Sam
Deald
Bill Posters Promote Christmas Poster Display
The National Bill Posters' Association displays a large four sheet poster depicting the birth of Christ with a scripture quote and a request for Sunday school teachers to recount the story. Ministers will receive letters this week highlighting the picture directed by Mr. Ed. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Bill Posters’ Association
Ed. Lewis
Lynching in Ruleville Over Chin Biting Incident
Associated Press reports in Ruleville Mississippi that Charles Williams a Negro was lynched by a mob several hours after biting off the chin of plantation manager Thomas King during an incident last night authorities did not prevent the mob action and the crime led to swift extrajudicial punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ruleville
Miss
Thomas King
Charles Williams
Congress
Washington
Downey Announces Candidacy for Monroe Mayor
The News-Star states C. Downey is a candidate for mayor of Monroe, subject to the Democratic primary election. The notice notes official endorsement pending primary results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Downey
Monroe
Prohibition House Votes On Hobson Amendment Today
National prohibition advocates prepare for action as the House consideration of the Hobson amendment proceeds today. Key lawmakers and committees are monitoring the outcome and potential impacts on enforcement and national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Repeersen
Eight Hours Debate Over Prohibition Amendment
The House debated the Hobson prohibition amendment as supporters claim a majority while two thirds are needed for passage. Key figures include Underwood opposing and Hobson supporting. rules and time allocations dominated as proponents seek final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul
House of Representatives
Prohibition
House
Senate
Hobson
Clark
Underwood
United States
Lynching Probe Hearings Expose Fear to Name Mob Participants
Shreveport reports in December that during the initial lynching probe hearing Attorney-General Ruffin Pleasant and District Attorney Mabry pressed witnesses. Sheriff Fiournoy and Jailer W. T. Gamblin testified they fear for their lives if they disclose names of mob participants. Deputy Gamblin received a threatening call after the jail raid on December 11. The session named O. D. Cobbs as a probable mob member and lasted six hours in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
the Times
Ruffin G Pleasant
W. A. Mabry
Caddo Parish
J. P. Fiournoy
Sherif W. T. Gamblin
Gamblin
Watkins Lewis
O. D. Cobb
Sylvester
Gas Franchise Petitioned by City County Officials
City officials present a petition seeking grant of a gas franchise from the council. The document outlines terms for gas service expansion and regulatory provisions. Community leaders weigh potential investment and consumer rates as discussions proceed.
Monroe Oil & Gas Seeks 20 Year City Franchise
Monroe Oil & Gas Company presented a gas franchise petition to the City Council. The proposed ordinance mirrors Shreveport terms and would grant 20 years rights to lay mains, free gas to city hall and schools, and favorable domestic and manufacturing rates with scale discounts. The ordinance was referred to the legislative committee with mayor and city attorney added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biffec
Shreveport
W. & Clarke
Monroe Oil & Gas Company, Inc
Monroe
Adum
Former U S Senator West Found Dead in Valdosta Bed
William Stanley West a former United States senator from Georgia was found dead in his bed today in Valdosta Georgia at age. He had retired last night and appeared in good health before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Valdosta
William Stanley West
United States
Georgia
Attempt Defeated on Technicalities in Washington
In Washington on December 22 the administration backed effort led by senators to rescind ratification of the London safety at sea convention due to reservations. The attempt was defeated on a parliamentary technicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
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