11 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
1
President appoints Payal West of Texas and a commission to travel to Mexico City to conduct a formal inquiry. They will assess the issue and report findings to the administration for further action.
Duval West, former United States district attorney at San Antonio, Texas, was chosen to go to Mexico City as the president's personal representative. He will interview leaders including Carranza and Villa, explain U S policy on foreign interests, and report back without proposing a plan. West departs from San Antonio after brief talks with Wilson and Bryan.
Last night a bread line of about 300 formed amid a bread and water shortage described as greater than ever. Authorities promise relief, while a February 8 aid event saw corn bread served to the needy. A February protest near military HQ over flat currency abstention yielded no results. Meanwhile Mexican authorities took over the Mexican Telephone Co in Mexico City and assigned management to striking workers. Felicitas Villareal was sent to Vera Cruz, and several troop trains departed Mexico City for the north.
The State Senate approved the House bill to end capital punishment in South Dakota and sent it to the governor, who is expected to sign it.
Berlin reports rumors of a major eastern victory as German forces reinforce East Prussia and north of the Vistula. Field Marshal von Hindenburg says a central engagement is progressing normally while top leaders return from the eastern front.
Semiofficial reports say Berliner Disconto Gesellschaft provides Bulgaria with 15 million dollars as the second installment of a 100 million dollar loan signed in Berlin last year. Bulgaria has already drawn 24 million. another 15 million is due within 2 1/2 months. Interest runs six percent with 18 percent commission, used to pay debt coupons and buy supplies.
A banquet framed by expressions of respect and confidence between Japanese officials and American guests. Attendees exchanged remarks signaling continued cooperation and goodwill in shared ventures.
Baron Chinda the Japanese ambassador told a Washington dinner aboard the Mayflower that Japan looked to America with strong confidence to solve all troubles. He noted the significance of a warship as a peacemaker and praised U S friendship with Japan. Secretary Daniels Bryan and Admiral Dewa echoed peaceful aims and goodwill.
A speaker lauds the navy for its global leadership and peacekeeping stance, noting that its courage and unconventional approach inspire admiration while emphasizing its dedication to avoiding conflict.
A public appeals urges voters to question mayor and council candidate positions on gambling. It asks if elected officials will enforce gambling ordinances and stresses informed voting for those opposing gambling and seeking moral improvement in Monroe.
The United States warned Britain that general flag use by British ships is grave concern and notified Germany that destroying any American ship in the new war zone would cause serious complications. The notes, sent last night, stirred diplomats in Washington and were not based on the Lusitania incident though they reference neutral flag use.
Paris reports the Minister of Justice Briand with approval from Minister Millerand the War Ministry supports a bill allowing soldiers at the front to wed by proxy. The measure aims to permit marriages despite front-line restrictions.
Thomas A. Edison marked his sixtieth birthday in West Orange by continuing work on plans to rebuild his large factories after a recent fire. Friends sent congratulations, but he kept to his habit of working more than usual.
New Orleans February 11 Baxter Braswell of Ruston La a banker and former candidate for treasurer will again seek the post. He traveled to New Orleans with friends to attend Mardi Gras festivities and was accompanied by Attorneys J B Crow H G Field Warren M C Stockbridge and Braswell.
A Senate session ended in forced adjournment after a record-length meeting. The action followed a combination of three elements influencing the stoppage, with lawmakers retreating amid unresolved debate and procedural pressure.
Washington reports show Senators Norris and Kenyon join with opponents to urge adjournment while administration leaders press Gore substitute to save the ship purchase bill. A long Senate session ends 48 to 46 adjourning amid talks of an extra session after March 4 and possible House action.
A bill in the Kansas House aims to make women under 45 who wear earrings or use cosmetics to create a false impression guilty of a misdemeanor. It would forbid face powder perfumes false hair and bleaching materials for the hair and bar ear piercing or wearing earrings at parties or in public places with penalties upon conviction.
Early last night the Alabama House passed the liquor anti advertising bill over Governor Hendersons veto by 68 to 25, after the Senate approved 25 to 7. The measure, effective immediately, bars liquor ads in state newspapers and those circulated from outside the state, including circulars billboards and displays.
John K. Renaud was elected secretary of the State Conservation Commission to replace the late M. H. Besnel at a Wednesday meeting. Paul A. Sompayrac of Lake Charles sought the post while Renaud, the commission bookkeeper, won after opposition from Commissioners Davies and Leche. Renaud to assume duties immediately.
Reports from French sources state Germans are evacuating Lodz in Russian Poland while Russian forces push near Warsaw. Soviet and German accounts disagree on Carpathian actions with artillery duels in the west and fighting around Notre Dame De Lorette. The British threaten to seize the Dacia cargo and prize court action may follow.
British authorities in Falmouth seized the cargo of the American steamer Wilhelmina following a foreign office ruling. The confiscated goods, described as foodstuffs intended for civilians in Germany, will be sent to a prize court for disposition.
London dispatch says German financiers are summoned to Berlin by the finance minister to float a new war loan of 1.25 billion dollars. The plan seeks subscriptions from Krupp and other large German firms in exchange for government contracts.
Sir Edward Grey told the House of Commons that England would not publicly declare the peace discussion basis. He cited recent German public utterances as showing no reason to believe the proposed course would be promoted.
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