26 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
1
A mother and her two children were killed on Christmas Eve in a brutal attack. Police are investigating the crime, with suspects using an ax and a firearm. Details on motive and arrests have not been released.
Five suspects jailed in Minden, Louisiana, in connection with the Christmas Eve killings of John Reeves, his wife, and two children near the Reeves home. A baby, 15 months old, injured but recovering. Robbery motive and brutal attack described, with details from a Shreveport Times special.
A brutal multiple murder in a Shreveport cabin leaves an old man, his wife, and several children dead or gravely injured. A 7-year-old survived to tell neighbors of the dawn attack. Police suspect robbery as the motive, with $600 allegedly hidden in a tool chest. Continued on page two.
Paris December 26 Arthur Henderson and C H Roberts told the National Congress of the Socialists that the war must continue until full guarantees for a lasting peace are obtained. They urged steadfast resolve and clear terms securing long term stability.
A federal department remains silent on a delay with no named judge or clear timetable. Officials offered no further details as the process remains stalled and unresolved.
Washington dispatch reports the Louisiana Western district judge nomination likely to be made soon after Congress convenes. The field narrows to Horace H. White of Alexandria Judge F H Ransedll of Lake Providence and Leon Smith of Shreveport. Party dynamics include Senator Broussard and Senator Gregory influence amid flood control debates and Newlands opposition.
The discussion centers on a proposed one million dollars for investigation and a ten year plan to fund water carrier development. Mr Newlands argues for increased spending while noting railroads plan to spend a million annually on rail expansion. He suggests the government could fund water transport development at sixty thousand dollars annually for ten years.
Arl alleges Rob Curl fired twice near Monroe five miles west. Lee Lively, present with Curl’s wife and children, was struck in the left shoulder by a buckshot while the first shot blew off the top of Lively’s hat.
Washington December 26 Associated Press reports negotiations with the Mexican commissioners at Philadelphia may end if Carranza does not return a favorable answer to the last American communication. Mexican commissioners will meet in New York if Carranza sends the expected reply, Luis Cabrera will forward it to Secretary Lane. The Americans’ last message said they could not consider Carranza’s counter protocol and insisted on ratification of the agreement by the commissioners.
The war office says Teutons captured 5,500 more prisoners and took the town of Filipechti between Busen and Brailia after storming entrenched Russian positions. Reports detail artillery action across the Franco-Belgian Russian Italian and Austrian fronts. Austrian admiralty states torpedo boat destroyers sank two Entente patrol boats in the Otranto Straits raid Friday night and damaged four allied ships while two Austrian destroyers were hit.
The steamer Maryland sent a wireless distress report last midnight about 380 miles east of Sandy Hook. City of Savannah and coast guard cutter Acushnet raced to help. Nantucket heard the Maryland’s wireless out due to engine room flooding. The Gresham headed to aid three Nantucket schooners ashore. one schooner sunk, crew rescued.
Western Star Lodge No. 24 F and A M will hold a regular communication on Wednesday evening December 27 at 7 30. Immediately after the meeting a banquet will be tendered at Hotel Monroe. All Master Masons are cordially invited. SIG HAAS, Chairman.
The message advocates keeping the United States as the primary global lender and maintaining the American dollar as the international monetary standard. It frames stability, influence, and economic power as essential to national interests, urging sustained leadership in global finance.
Washington acts via the Federal Reserve Board to appoint the Bank of England as a foreign correspondent for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The move, allowed under Section 14, enables accounts and agencies abroad to buy and sell bills of exchange and securities, aiming to strengthen the US role as a world banker and curb gold exports after the war.
Rev. F. H. Farrington of the First Baptist Church received a five passenger Paige Fleetwood Six car as a Christmas present. The vehicle, decorated with Louisiana moss and smilax, was delivered to his home by Miss Lady Bird Ruffin. The envelope thanked him for leadership in Monroe and urged continued faithfulness. Farrington praised the gift though saying he was unworthy and noted it was the first such gesture for a Louisiana Baptist pastor.
Indications in official circles suggest neutrals may back the United States peace effort after Switzerland's action. It is expected Holland Spain Scandinavia and the pope will act soon.
Washington reports storm warnings for the East Gulf Coast from Bay St. Louis to Rockwell Florida. A disturbance over eastern Texas moves east bringing south winds in the eastern gulf this afternoon.
Berlin reports a large American coast presence described as commerce protectors. These vessels are officially labeled as protectors but are heavily armed and disguised, signaling a strong naval threat on the Atlantic frontier.
Berlin December 26 The Central Powers answer President Wilson by proposing a conference of delegates from all belligerents in a neutral city. They say preventing further wars can only start after the current struggle ends.
The Good Fellows Club reports broad support as every calle for help was met by the club this year, reflecting strong community outreach and service activity. Members say their efforts addressed local needs and built trust with residents.
Over 300 aided as from 8800 spent on shoes stockings clothing toys fruit nuts and candies. 129 responses supported 319 people mostly children. About 400 cash and groceries plus similar value in supplies aided families. Volunteers of America in West Monroe served dinner for over 100 poor with turkey and roast pig.
The Ouachita Oil and Gas Company, owners of a Shreveport franchise, drilled a massive 10,000,000 cubic foot gas well on the A. N. Smith lease, 15 miles north of Monroe in Ouachita parish. Gas will be piped to Monroe, with delivery expected in about 60 days after pipe orders.
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