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14 Feb 1917
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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
Feb 14, 1917
Page
1
More Vigorous Action If Men Not Promptly Released
Inquiry urged by officials on detention of American seamen in Germany. Prompt release sought amid diplomatic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Last Day of Grace Cabinet Meets on International Crisis
Washington cab inet discussed every phase of the international crisis. The Yarrowdale sailors case was raised with a demand for their release if not promptly freed. A decision on arming American merchant ships was postponed amid cabinet divisions. Ambassadors and neutrality bills drew attention as the United States weighs responses to German submarine actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Berlin
Philippines
Japan
Aire
Hadeen
Herlin
Austria
Elkus
Constatinople
Andustria
Constantinople
Gen- 1
Murphy
Sofia
Alfort
United States
Saulsbury
Delaware
Senate
Foreign Nations Committee
Agent Robbery Near Spencer Leads to Suspect Arrest
The Spencer depot agent and others on the Little Rock & Monroe line were robbed by a white man early last night of about $25. A man named B. W. Benson was arrested by police on the Little Rock & Monroe passenger train this morning and held as a suspect. Benson traveled from Phillips ten miles away and carried $18 hidden in his coat, two Masonic charms, a cigar holder with initials A D, and two blank checkbooks from Mississippi and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Little Rock & Monroe
Iron Mountain Railway
B. W. Benson
Benson
Phillips
Mississippi
Texas
Publishers protest against mail rates and liquor ad limits
New Orleans February 14. Members of the Southwestern Associated Press Association and the Tri State Associated Press League endorsed Chattanooga action by the Southern Publishers Association and agreed to telegram Southern senators to oppose second class mail rate increases. Resolutions also praised Wilson on newsprint inquiry. white paper problems discussed. relief measures deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Southwestern Associated Press Association
Tri-State
Associated Press League
Southern Publishers’ Association
Chattanooga
Wilson
Associated Press
Mississippi River
Police Jury Holds Regular Monthly Meeting Today
The police jury is holding its regular monthly meeting at the courthouse today. Local officials and residents are watching for agenda items and decisions on county matters.
Mobilization Council Advances War Time Provision Plan
Washington date Feb 14 the second joint meeting this week of the nation mobilization council reports progress toward a permanent provision for mobilizing industries and resources for war time efforts. The session aims to streamline authority and coordinate production across sectors under a centralized framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meetings to Discuss Rural Welfare in Monroe Area
Two meetings set for Thursday in West Monroe and Monroe city hall will debate farm and business issues. Speakers include Dr W R Dodson and Prof T W Harris on topics like cotton plans for 1917 and rural schools with good roads. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and the U S Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Monroe
Belew
W. R. Dodson
Louisiana
G. E B. Nesom
T. Wi. Harris
R. P. Boyd
Eharey
Hans
T. BE. Fplourney
Quachita National Bank
Chamber of Commerce
United States Department of Agriculture
Lillian Meyer Named Ouachita Parish Probation Officer
In district court Judge Ben J. Dawkins names Miss Lillian Meyer as probation officer for Ouachita parish. Police Inspector Heap has served in that capacity but cannot commit full time due to other duties. The Ouachita Juvenile Protective Association has secured pledges for support from the city council police jury West Monroe council and individuals. A meeting is scheduled for Saturday to select a permanent officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben J. Dawkins
Lillian Meyer
Ouachita Parish
Heap
Worl
Ouachita Juvenile Protective Association
West Monroe
Bernstorft Hopes War Will Not Come
Bernstorft, the German ambassador to the United States in 1939, expresses hope that conflict can be avoided and urges restraint amid rising tensions between Germany and Allied powers. He emphasizes diplomatic avenues and warns against swift military escalations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pn-Grelman
United States
Germany
Washington
Count von Bernstorff Leaves Washington for Copenhagen
Count von Bernstorff former German envoy to the United States sails from Hoboken with his wife and suite on the steamer Frederick VIII en route to Copenhagen via Halifax. Guards from Hoboken police and U S Secret Service accompany the party as they depart after eight years in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
United States
Secret Service
Copenhagen
Halifax
Associated Press
Hoboken
N. J
Count von Bernstorff
Washington
Frederick Vhi
Feh
New York
von Bernstorff
Germany
Countess von Bernstorff
Lo Hose
United States Secret Service
Frederick VIII
Lone Bank Robbery Sparks $1000 Reward in Winnsboro
A masked robber stole about $30,000 from the Franklin State Bank of Winnsboro on Monday evening. Judge R. S. Holsten and S Hetherwick were locked in the vault, released after about an hour, and a heavily armed posse hunted the thief through Winn parish as officials withheld exact sums and descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
Winn Parish
Franklin State Bank of
S. Hetherwick
R. S. Holsten
District Court
Holstein
Hetherwick
Protests by Three Nations Against German Naval Measures
London reports that Norway Sweden and Denmark delivered notes to German ministers protesting naval actions by Germany and Austria Hungary and reserving all claims for loss of life and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Copenhagen
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Submarine Sinks American Schooner Lyman M Law
The Lyman M Law was sunk by a German submarine while eight Americans were aboard and landed safety. Washington officials seek official confirmation to assess impact on U S Germany relations as President May may request expanded authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lyman M. Law
Stefani Agency
Rome
Washington
United States
Germany
Three Vessels Sunk In German Submarine Campaign
The British steamship F. D. Lambert and two British trawlers were reportedly sunk by German submarines. In Washington the day’s news also notes President Wilson may delay arming merchant ships until seeking additional congressional authority. Officials see incidents strengthening pressure for policy action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Lambert
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Germany
United States
Central Powers keep submarine warfare, no U S concession
A Vienna semi official note published in Duesseldorf states the Central Powers will not cancel the new submarine warfare. No concessions to the United States would alter the nature of the campaign, not even for the sake of US friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Duesseldorf
United States
Germany Denies Move to Avoid War
Berlin and London dispatches quote Germany denying any note to the United States inviting caution over war. The imperial government insists on its wartime U boat policy and rules out any reconsideration or further parley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
London
United States
Unloading Many Guns On New York Navy Yard
Report from New York states that a large batch of naval guns of various sizes arrived at the navy yard on Tuesday for potential arming of American merchantmen. Over 200 guns were delivered, with officers assessing merchant ships in New York to determine gun sizes their hulls can bear, including four and six inch weapons chosen for the St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Navy Yard
Navy Yard
St. Louis
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