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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1915
Page
1
Broussard and Bolters emerge as the main figures in Louisiana politics as a Senate vote count unfolds. The state observes the outcome with local officials and supporters tracking results and potential shifts in leadership.
In Washington the ship bill vote boosts the President's standing and signals a major Mississippi political issue. Senator Vardaman and Republican critics accuse the measure of aiding a pirate shipping monopoly while Louisiana opposition and Mississippi support reshape the Senate balance. Representative Quin denounces opponents as playing into the hands of the shipping trust.
A Meridian statesman is noted as best talent among proponents to present arguments for the measure though no formal nomination occurred. Capital talk centers on possible deep Democratic schemes to push the bill through the Senate, but no firm conclusions emerge. There is growing chatter about Senate reorganization and removing bolting Democrats from committees, with a focus on Senator Clerk as president pro tempore.
Chicago February 19 Joe Loomis the new wonder of the athletic world and Avery Brundage the national all round champion will be the bright stars of the annual indoor track meet of the First Regiment opening tonight It should be the fastest in door meet of the winter with other stars ready for the events.
In a farewell House speech Representative Bartholdt of Missouri denounces the newspaper war against Germany. He says Germans in America favor America against England and against Germany, urging that the nation must either yield in current demands on England or declare war.
Traffic halted for about 15 minutes as 200 men clashed in the street. Police charged with night sticks and sixteen men were arrested after the street fight between strikers from a tailoring shop and workers who filled their jobs.
The United Charities Association of Monroe held a Chamber of Commerce meeting to organize the group. The plan adds 100 names to the board and an executive committee will guide policy with P. M. Atkins elected president. A secretary will be employed and finances arranged at once.
The piece notes retailers start their fiscal year in February and fresh goods enter stores. Optimism grows as producers push products and advertise, signaling a better year ahead.
Amid ongoing hostilities Germany issues a sweeping decree triggering widespread reaction in Allied and neutral territories. The order coincides with intensified patrols in the English Channel as news outlets report heightened caution and strategic rehearsals.
Hundreds of Americans remain stranded in Paris due to the German war zone decree suspending sailings. Ambassador Page arranged to hold a steamer for Americans, who will reach Liverpool Sunday via circuitous routes.
Dieppe France Feb 19 The French freight steamer Dinorah bound from Havre to Dunkirk was torpedoed this morning by a German submarine off Dieppe The Way was damaged below the water line but remained afloat and was towed into Dieppe The Dieppe to England steam service has been suspended
The Washington cabinet met to discuss the unofficial German reply to the American warning note on protecting ships. Officials said they did not view the situation as threatening and stated there was no fear of an American ship being sunk, though the official text had not yet reached Washington.
One of the largest Oregon conferences opens in Eugene with church leaders and college students from across the state in attendance. Karl Lehman, field secretary of the Endeavorers, delivers greetings from the East as part of the opening program.
New Orleans February 19 R N Sims bank examiner appointed by Governor Hall says he will appeal the Shreveport court split decision in the ouster suit against W L Young. Sims cites vital points warranting a Supreme Court final ruling. Attorneys Gamble and Breazeale represent Sims. Hall declines comment on Judge Bell’s decision.
The British admiralty suspended all travel between England and continental Europe until further notice, according to State Department advices. Officials differed on the likely impact, noting transatlantic traffic will be affected.
Sam Kaplan, candidate for City Council Ward Three, writes from Shreveport that he is strictly opposed to commercial gambling and will aid the Mayor in enforcing gambling laws if elected. The editor notes an editorial calling candidates to state their positions on enforcement.
Louis Baur Jr declares opposition to all forms of gambling prohibited by law and promises to aid the Mayor in enforcement if elected to Monroe's city council from the Fourth Ward.
An army board urged modernized seacoast fortifications with 16 inch guns at major harbors and 12 inch mortars as 21 000 yard range minimum. Secretary Garrison backed upgrades to extend old 12 inch guns to 20 000 yards and to build new works where needed.
The North Dakota senate recalled the equal suffrage bill from the house by a 26 to 22 vote. With a two thirds requirement to pass, it is unlikely the measure will be enacted this session.
Alvin E. Hebert secretary of state is seriously ill at his mother in law's Liberty Street home in New Orleans Hebert and his family recently visited Rex parade before he fell ill with a violent pain in the right lung and high fever He is under care of a trained nurse and ordered not to receive visitors from his physician
New Orleans critic P. M. Milner tells Shreveport Times probe panel that Louisiana judges are underpaid while lawyers earn too much. He urges higher Supreme Court pay, appointment of judges, and recusation rules to curb conflicts. Milner proposes three judges per case with separate opinions and better court efficiency.
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