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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1914
Page
1
Congress plans a meeting on Tuesday to push through urgent legislation to prevent a stall or lapse in actions during a blocked session. Key lawmakers aim to accelerate bills and avert a Batra session disruption.
Washington December 28 Leaders in both houses press to push all necessary legislation before an extra session is needed. The Senate prioritizes appropriation bills while awaiting action on the literacy test immigration measure. House and Senate discuss suffrage rules, naval and military funding, and public lands legislation as Agriculture and defense appropriations rise.
A general census ordered in London allows King Albert's cabinet to learn where Belgian refugees liable for military service are housed. Estimates suggest about 20,000 Belgians of military age arrived in England, but records are unreliable due to rapid flight from Antwerp and Ostend and independent travel by refugees with money. Relief committees have raised questions about their employment and status.
Belgians face competition from English labor in England with efforts by English committees to limit lower wages. In France refugees, especially men, find work in rail, bridge, electrical, and engineering projects. Some Belgians head to the United States, mostly older migrants with American connections, but no large exodus yet and no objections to departures from England.
General Villa's forces suspend their attack on Ebano near Tampico and redirect to the sea port of Tuxpam. State Department dispatches report ongoing fighting there and note friction between Villa allies Guterrez and Zapata has not yet caused an outbreak.
New Brunswick New Jersey December 28 Farmers Week at the State college of agriculture drew a large crowd of farmers. State experts will lecture on all phases of farming with Wednesday set for live stock, Thursday poultry, Friday horticulture, and Saturday nursery farming topics.
Fred Hoyt a bowery mission singer pleaded guilty to stealing 400 dollars in jewelry from an apartment house. He said he had stolen 14 000 dollars total, giving it to the poor. He was seen distributing coins to the homeless at the mission and will be sentenced later.
Winter Haven Florida December 28 Associated Press Harry Alvey a Baltimore financier his wife and three children perished in a blaze that destroyed their winter home authorities said.
A planned state exhibition project in Louisiana is jeopardized by insufficient funds. Officials warn that without additional financing, participation and scope may be scaled back or canceled.
Governor Hall and the Louisiana Exposition Commission press a major fundraising effort to cover the $40 600 to $50 000 needed for Louisiana’s building and exhibit at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. Parishes and New Orleans contribute, with wealthy Louisianians pledging support to prevent national disgrace and attract investors.
New York reports the girls canning club movement expanded across Southern states with 325 girls in year one, 3,000 next, and 22,590 the following year. Portable canning outfits, outdoor setups, and trained teachers guide girls from seed selection to sterilized, labeled canned product. The General Education Board bears most expenses, while profits averaged 21.89 across twelve states, with notable individual gains and social benefits fostering cooperation.
Pittsburg December 28. Music students are enjoying a short break while teachers from around the country gather for the annual Music Teachers National Association convention opening today. Sessions are planned for tomorrow and Wednesday with prominent educators speaking on teaching problems.
Rev. A. W. Turner II directs leaders in a campaign opposing anti forces planning a prohibition movement. The article details organizing efforts and community responses.
Louisiana Anti-Saloon League launches a statewide tour beginning January 24 1915 in New Orleans with Rev. A J Barton of Texas and six other top orators to visit towns across the state including Shreveport Baton Rouge Lake Charles and Monroe. The campaign aims to stir both wet and dry areas with multiple stops by each speaker through January 31 and beyond.
A sequence of event times and locations listed from January 26 to January 31. The notes include Winsboro Delhi Girs land Shreveport with 7:30 p m and 11 a m sessions. The fragmented schedule outlines appearances across multiple cities in late January.
London reports French statistician M Yves Tuvot estimates belligerent forces at 18 500 000 in the field and 28 000 000 with reserves. He puts per man daily cost near $2 50, totaling about 11 000 000 000 dollars for a year of warfare. He adds that one year’s war expense may equal all wars of the prior fifty years.
Petrograd reports Russian forces ended the Cracow fortress siege and pulled back fifty miles eastward after learning of Austrian plans to split their army. They crossed the Biala river and claim to have divided the Austrian forces, holding a twenty mile wide strip of territory. The Austrian western army is said to be badly crippled and retreating.
The Royal Rosarians of Portland Oregon leave today in their all white train for the Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco to dedicate the Oregon building on Thursday. They will attend the rose tournament in Pasadena Friday and reach the San Diego exposition on Saturday.
Petrograd reports a belated cold spell in Russian Poland may force a definite clash between rival armies. Heavy artillery movement is hindered by marshy ground but could be brought up from Thorn and Kalisz and rushed across frozen rivers for a decisive battle. Ground usually freezes September 15.
Heavy fog hindered British execution of air and ground operations across Europe as fighting lessened in places. Reports from Berlin and Vienna note Austrians retreating in Galicia and a paused assault near Warsaw. The German statement says Allied land and sea attacks near Nieuport caused no major damage, while Turks? Morganthau secures passage for 500 refugees aboard the cruiser Tennessee from Jaffa to Alexandria.
Louisville is hosting the Kentucky Press Association midwinter meeting with a luncheon today. Sessions planned for this afternoon and tomorrow will cover topics including the cost of living legislation good roads illiteracy and other subjects.
President Wilson is fifty eight years old today in Washington. No special celebration marked the day.
Russell Ford shines as star twirler of the Federals posting 16 victories and 6 losses in a standout season.
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