Parish Seeks Ten Tax To Fund City Property
A parish requests a ten tax levy to fund city property. The measure faces a jury instruction that clarifies how the tax would be assessed and applied to local properties.
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15 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 15, 1917
Page
1
Monroe Faces Tax Boost Over Park Extension Decision
Political supporters argue the Police Jury adopted an ordinance to extend parish taxScope into Monroe city limits to back a proposed bond issue for public improvements. Officials deny political motive, citing legal uses and potential fees for attorneys and district costs affecting major taxpayers including Iron Mountain railway and Ouachita Caval Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hanna
Monroe
G. W. Phillips
Ward 5
Phil- 8
Hic Rt
Allan Olars
Hudson Jts, Bernstein & Sholars
Iron Mountain Railway
Sholerses
Jource
Area
Court House
St Urs, Iron Mountain & Southerr Flway Company
Ouachita Caval Bank
Central Savings & Trust Co
Ice Company
Monroe Focer Co
Joe Hauns
H. D. Aoger
Local business leaders pressure rail case outcome
Two attorneys believed the Monroe case could be easily dismissed. A prominent businessman with large yearly freight bills on the Iron Mountain warned that if railroad representatives oppose Monroe’s interests, town businesspeople could make their sentiments felt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Moountain
Monroe
Ferguson Faces Probe Fight in Texas Senate
In Texas the senate tabled a Johnson resolution calling for a five member committee to investigate Governor Ferguson. The vote to table 19 to 12 blocked the probe into alleged violations of court rulings, university management politics and 1914 campaign funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Senate
Johnson
Ferguson
James E. Ferguson
Supreme Court
University of Texas
Texas Senate
Hall County
Nergueson
State University
State Insane Asylum
Temple State Bank
Investigation Ends as Broker Dummies Use Sparks Critique
The committee probing alleged leaks signals it will close its inquiry while facing criticism over the use of dummies by brokers and the handling of sensitive information. The probe’s duration and scope remain unclear as officials weigh next steps.
Exoneration Sought as Hearings Halt Amid Wilson Note Leak
The congressional committee probing the Wilson peace note leak suspends public hearings citing international crisis. A sub committee will review brokers statements while officials potential ties remain unproven. Tumulty's name resurfaces as hotel owner Reagan denies any note hints from Tumulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Congressional Committee
Wilson
Senate approves drastic amendment to postal bill
Washington Feb 15 The senate adopted a drastic amendment to the postal bill making it a crime for persons in dry states to order purchase or transport intoxicating liquors into such states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Railroads Consider Embargo on Export Shipments
Representatives of thirty railroads meet to address car shortages and declare a virtual embargo on all shipments for export from eastern ports and issue an intelligent embargo against eastbound domestic movements in Washington on February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
West Monroe man under liquor threatens mayor then jailed
Jack Tumos, a horse trader, rampaged in West Monroe this morning threatening to shoot Mayor Tippit and others. He was arrested on a concealed weapons charge and locked in parish jail with a $200 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Tumos
West Monroe
Mayor Tippit
Parish
Remember the Maine marked at Arlington graves
Washington observed the nineteenth anniversary of the sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor. Graves of the dead sailors were decorated at Arlington Cemetery and patriotic and military organizations held exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
Havana Harbor
Arlington Cemetery
House committee talks on Hutton Connolly telegram discrepancy
Sherman L. Whipple argued the telegram testimony by Hutton and Connolly differed and urged Hutton and Barrett to appear before the committee. He warned the panel could draw conclusions if they did not cooperate, while Ellis offered to contact colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutton
Mr. Barrett
Whipple
Mr. Hutton
Congress
Ellis
President Delays Action Citing Consequences
The president defers a decision, moving deliberately while weighing outcomes and potential impact. Officials note careful consideration of risks and benefits guiding the pause.
Rights Probe as Wilson weighs release of American seamen
Washington February 15. A steady rise in German violations of American rights prompts talk that President Wilson may seek authority from Congress to protect lives and property without delay. The sinking of the Lyman H. Law and detentions of 72 sailors on Yarrowdale sharpen tensions as arms for American merchantmen stay in abeyance pending official steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Wilson
Congress
Attempted wreck on Texas and Pacific train near Boyce
An investigation follows an alleged attempt to wreck a Texas and Pacific passenger train near Boyce. The train passed an open switch, collided with box cars, injuring three trainmen and one negro passenger. officials say the switch was tampered with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alexandria
Texas and Pacific
Boyce
Two Americans Killed by Mexicans at Lang's Ranch Raid
El Paso reports two Americans killed Tuesday when a band of Mexicans believed linked to Salazar's command raided Lang's ranch on the U S side. One victim named Fulton. the other unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Preas
el Paso
Texas
Salazar
Lang
Fulton
Does Monroe Want A Fair This Fall
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce reports two failed meetings on a free agricultural fair proposal for this fall. Only three people attended the latest gathering, prompting a call for renewed interest and another meeting to canvass business interests and decide on proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
West Monroe
May Send Peremptory Demand for Release of Americans
Reports to the state department indicate inquiries from U S possessions about German crews and the fate of Americans abroad. The department plans to issue a formal demand for American release to Germany, with additional questions regarding Americans in Germany Austria Bulgaria and Turkey and the status of naturalized citizens in Syria. Reports suggest communications to Turkey and Bulgaria have been delayed via Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Elkus
Department
Syria
Vienna
American Ambassador Gerard Arrives in Paris from Berne
Paris reports that Ambassador Gerard and his party arrived in Paris this morning from Berne. The arrival follows a diplomatic visit to Switzerland with no immediate announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard
Paris
Fromter
Berne
General staff outlines universal military training plan
Washington reports the army general staff presented a plan for universal military training and service. It favors a full year of training, differs from the Chamberlain bill's six months, and aims to spark public debate after Congress adjourns. Secretary Baker will release recommendations later for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Keker
Army General Staff
Senate Military Committee
Senate
Baker
Congress
Wilson
White House
Advisory Board Ten Retained for City Improvements
The News-Star reports the mayor and council affirm the ten member advisory board will be retained after the bond vote. The board will be consulted on bond sales and improvements until work is complete, as originally intended. Engineer Kirkpatrick will be consulted on major steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Kirkpatrick
Washington Officials Expect Action Over German Sub Sinking
Washington officials say the sinking of the American schooner Lymar M Law by an Austrian sub likely illegal as cargo was not contraband and no flag shown. A State Department premium demand may push Berlin for Yarrowdale prisoners release, with possible Wilson address to Congress on rights violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman H. Law
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Council For National Defense
Congress
State Department
Germany
United States
Consul Treadway
Rome
Vienna
Austria
Associatee Press
Washington
Lymar M. Law
Mediterranean Sea
Berlin
Yarrowdale
Wilson
American minister asked to lower flag at Brussels legation
Washington reports Brand Whitlock, American minister to Belgium, was asked by German authorities to lower the American flag over the Brussels legation. Officials say action seems unlikely as Whitlock chiefly represents relief work and Belgium’s government seat is at Havre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brand Whitlock
Helgium
Brussels
Germany
Whitlock
Belgium
Havre
British Consul Receives Testimony On Schooner Lyman M. Law Torpedoing
In Cagliari Sardinia on February 15 affidavits from captain and crew report an unmarked submarine suddenly approached the American schooner Lyman M. Law. The crew had little time to save themselves before the vessel was torpedoed and set ablaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cagliari
Sardinia
Lyman M. Law
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Phillip PP
Campbell
L. V. Sterling
Logan and Bryan
Sterling
Jos. P. Tumulty
James i. Reagan
Tumulty
Reagean
Reagan
Mr. Tumby
United States Steel
KE. F. Hutton & Co
H. J. Barrett
Geo. T. Ellis
South
F. A. Connolly & Co
Ameri
U.S
Ers
Lyceum Theatre
Today World Pictures
Carlyle Blackwell
Ethel Clayton
Triangle
Thos. H. Ince
William Desmond
Ince Kay-Bee
Ince City
California
Triangle Komedy Pathe
the Opera House
Charlie Chaplin
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