16 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1916
Page
1
The review highlights French and Russian activity with focus on the Caucasus and the siege of Veterum where about one hundred thousand Turks are reported trapped. Petrograd notes gains while the British push in Mesopotamia shows limited progress.
London report quotes Earl Kitchener on war progress including Loos and Arras offensives. He notes Indian troops, Egyptian defenses, and Mesopotamian reinforcements while stressing enlistment exemptions impact and the need to secure required manpower. He highlights German withdrawals from the Russian frontier and strong French winter performance.
The report stresses constant operations on multiple fronts. Italian forces advance on the Isonzo with strong enemy positions delaying a forward push. Russia reorganizes after summer losses and Turkey with German aid shifts, with British help defending Suez and Saloniki. East Africa sees minor engagements while Kamerun operations end. Despite dangers, steadfast troops and home support promise victory and long peace.
Reuters reports hostile aircraft bombed Sachhio near Venice Italy yesterday, killing six people and injuring many as residents flee the area. Italian authorities vow to pursue those responsible amid rising tensions in the region.
German Ambassador von Bernstorff presented Secretary Lansing with the latest draft of the Lusitania agreement carrying the United States and German suggested changes. The document, while satisfactory to Lansing, awaits final approval from President Wilson before acceptance.
Rear Admiral Grant outlines a coast defense plan featuring submarine patrols and anti invasion measures. The proposal emphasizes submarine deployment to deter coastal threats and safeguard strategic waterways.
Washington February 16 Admiral Grant, chief of submarines, outlined a plan for Atlantic and Pacific fleet defense using 18 submarines of various types. He supported larger 140 to 180 ton surface displacement subs, proposed bases at New London Philadelphia Norfolk and San Diego San Francisco and the Columbia River, and argued for forty eight boats to defend the Pacific coast amid questions on current capabilities and submarine handling.
Washington February 16 spirited debate is expected in the senate Friday on a resolution introduced today by Senator Sterling of South Dakota.
Senate members Lodge and Sterling prepare addresses on the German order allowing armed merchant ships of the Allies to be sunk without warning after February 2. Administration leaders seek to limit debate while Sterling’s resolution argues such orders threaten neutral trade and reverse long standing freedoms of the seas.
Viola Wisconsin February 14 Thomas Edwards known as Uncle Tommy Civil War veteran and famed local character is 196 years old this morning and planning a large gathering with invitations stretching beyond town limits. He credits his cheerful nature to his lineage his mother a cousin of Davy Crockett and his father who crossed the Mississippi with Daniel Boone's company.
Berlin reports three British assaults southeast of Ypres were repelled as trenches captured recently by Germans remain held. French attacks northwest of Tahure were also beaten back.
A severe fire swept the Brooklyn water front destroying Steamers Bolton Castle and the Pacific and damaging Belgrano. About twenty five sows and lighters burned, forty coolies from the steamers were missing but later most were accounted for. Property loss estimated at 4 million dollars. no evidence of incendiary origin.
Fall River Mass Feb 16 fire ravaged a large portion of the business district destroying a score of buildings including an apartment hotel and several large stores. Estimated property loss pegged at two million dollars with the fire's origin still undetermined.
Peter Collins lectured at city hall on What’s Wrong With the World under Monroe Council auspices. He contrasted socialism with religion, arguing socialism harms working people and that harmony under the Ten Commandments offers a cure, addressing labor, child labor, unemployment, and wage issues.
A civic appeal urges peace within hours and stresses harmony, progress, and the shared duties to God, country, neighbors, and self. It argues there is one land to which all owe allegiance and that love of God and country must unite, guiding responsibility and collective action.
Springfield Illinois February 15 Charles Boeschensten Democratic national committeeman for Illinois filed with the secretary of state the name of Woodrow Wilson as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president.
Petrograd reports the American ambassador George T. Mayr has resigned because of illness. A telegram from Washington says a body believed to be American Consul McNeely, lost in the Persia disaster, washed ashore near Alexandria.
A cottage owned by Guy P. Stubbs and occupied by Mrs. Mamie Baird at Third and Jefferson streets was practically destroyed by a fire at 3 30 this afternoon.
New Orleans February 16 Dr Clarence Pierson superintendent of the Jackson asylum asks the public to suspend judgment until all facets are disclosed He says Times-Picayune attacks aim to drive him out of office and notes charges from ten years ago were explained to Governor Hall and the board He attached board resolutions and Dr A F Herring’s findings from Baltimore as supporting material.
The House Rivers and Harbors committee voted for a favorable report on the annual rivers and harbors bill totaling 35.6 million dollars. All new projects were rejected except for West River New York.
River surge floods wide area as break in Tensas Dam releases waters. Authorities warn residents near tributaries to evacuate and monitor rising levels. Emergency crews mobilize to secure homes and clear closures along highways and rural routes.
Natchez Mississippi February 16 A large area of Tensas parish Louisiana is flooded by a Mississippi river crevasse at Huckridge plantation near Newellton. Many residents moved to Natchez by relief trains. boats rescues planned for those remaining. Officials warn St Joseph could flood by Thursday noon. 1500 square miles at risk across Tensas Concordia Franklin Catahoula and Madison parishes. Public relief and safety measures under way as water returns to the Mississippi and some flow to the Atchafalaya.
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