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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
1
Drafts of two notes discuss two important topics between Britain and Germany. The texts outline diplomatic points and potential avenues for accommodation or escalation.
President Wilson, after talks with Secretary Bryan and cabinet members, considered drafts to Britain and Germany about neutral flags and ship safety. The Lusitania flag issue is seen as a wartime ruse, with calls for more information on German enforcement and verification of neutral ships. A British statement on neutral flags is acknowledged, while no formal protest is planned until full facts are known. Also included is a separate local crime note about a Winnfield robbery where Boyett was jailed after a nine mile pursuit and found wagon goods, including silk socks and shirts.
Pittsburg shippers meet to oppose a new railroad tariff for spotting service charges. They plan to present their case to an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing tomorrow, arguing that placing cars previously without charge now adds costs to almost every local plant.
Winnfield Louisiana February 10 Roy Boyett a young white man recently married to a local girl was arrested and jailed on a serious charge near the Hudson community nine miles from Winnfield.
The Louisiana Bankers Association North Louisiana council met in Monroe to arrange the next gathering. Group A includes banks from Shreveport to the Mississippi River with speakers from Shreveport, New Orleans, St. Louis and New York. The Riverside Club hosted a luncheon as group leaders listed W S Craig, R H Miller, Co O Ferguson and Fred D Gibbs.
A historical report notes a gubernatorial stance tied to a negotiation or deal involving figure Thomas C. Barret. The piece reflects political maneuvering and public appeals within the administration.
Lieutenant Governor Barret issues a strong statement backing Hay den Wren and Tom Stewart for the State Board of Appraisers and denying allegations of pro corporate ties. He cites past votes and notes disagreements with Governor Hall over two district selections while praising both Wren and Stewart as of high character and fitness.
The text recounts political maneuvering around appointing and voting on corporate assessments. It mentions Governor Blanchard pushing for higher corporate valuations, considerations of railroad and utility gains, and the role of the Board of Appraisers. It notes potential candidate Mr. Wren and speculation about future nominees and political constraints.
Rep. Good of Iowa sparked a House storm by accusing President Wilson of pressuring the Interstate Commerce Commission in the recent freight rate increase decision. Several representatives defended the President during the debate.
The Harrison county grand jury convened at 9 o clock to investigate the Marshall tragedy. N C Matthewson M M Barnes T L Whaley Clay Calloway W R C McKay T J Bell C D Lacey N J Busse S J Etheridge D C Driskell R C Andrews served. Foreman Clay Calloway replaced Maj or BK J Fry who was disqualified over a related connection.
R A Bryan held in parish jail over murder near the Claiborne road homes will have a preliminary hearing Thursday at 2 PM. The case draws strong local interest with a large crowd expected. attorney H D Briggs will represent Bryan.
An incomplete report notes an unsuccessful bid by opponents to influence a congressional or civic action. The fragment hints at efforts to sway results or policy but lacks full details on actors, place, or outcome.
President reassures callers at the White House there was no intention to withdraw ship purchase, even if an extra session is needed. Senators opposing the bill attack continues, breaking previous records for a continuous session. Wilson meets with Underwood and Kitchin to consider attaching the measure to Week's mail ship bill.
Washington February 10. After insurgent Democrats and Republicans failed to break the continuous session on the government ship purchase bill lawmakers prepared for another all night session. Administration leaders expect the stalemate to last a week while opposition figures say attempts will be made to move the post office appropriation bill if adjournment fails.
A Senate bill introduced by Senator Weeks to convert navy ships for mail and commercial service between New York and South American ports has passed the Senate. With House action pending, proponents plan to attach the ship purchase bill as an amendment and pass the amended measure under a special rule. The plan would return the bill to the Senate in amended form, where a record vote could be requested.
Denver hosts one of the Wests largest boxing and wrestling carnivals as entrants from the Rocky Mountain Intermountain and Western Associations compete to reach the All America carnival in San Francisco this April. Elimination bouts began last night with semi finals tonight and finals tomorrow. The wrestling show drew lively interest alongside strong amateur boxing talent.
The German ambassador delivered to the State Department a copy of the German foreign office memorandum amplifying the navy’s warning to neutral ships not to enter the new war zone around Great Britain and Ireland. The United States probably will open diplomatic correspondence on the subject.
Pretoria reports reveal Lieutenant Colonel Maritz, a Boer rebel commander, was executed by German forces for treachery. The dispatch notes the act as part of the South African rebellion fallout.
Rayville La Feb 9 The trial of Sheriff William T Oliver to impeach him by District Attorney Tobin of Hodge ended after two days The judge will charge the jury tonight and argument begins The defense led by Henry Bernstein and Alen Scholars of Monroe did well The prosecution led by W N McFarland and R L Collins outlined its case The verdict may come on Wednesday with Oliver as principal witness in his own defense
A desperate bayonet duel in the eastern war zone is described as without precedent. The incident highlights intense close combat between opposing forces with casualties and a chaotic firefight atmosphere.
Desperate fighting in the Carpathians described as unprecedented ends with German losses in front of Russian positions. Six days of battle near Borsimov reportedly leave German casualties in the tens of thousands. War updates note no Warsaw front shifts and ongoing eastern theater activity.
The American steamship Wilhelmina, carrying food stuffs from New York for Germany, arrived at Falmouth and remains anchored. British authorities have not released details about the cargo's fate or its destination.
In Northampton on February 10, elderly workers retired or displaced by youth join Nottingham factories to build army boats and hob nail soles. Riveters, aided by mechanical substitutes, hammer nails while gardens and farms supply workers. Factories now produce about 90,000 boot pairs weekly, with men around seventy welcomed by contractors.
In a pistol duel at the Mohawk German Bank ing and Savings Co a cashier named William Cross killed one robber and captured the other during a February 10 robbery attempt in Cincinnati.
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