Opens World's Greatest Fair opens in San Francisco
San Francisco welcomes the world as the fair opens on a sunlit day. Dignitaries from multiple nations attend ceremonies marking the opening with cheers and tours of pavilions.
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20 Feb 1915
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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 20, 1915
Page
1
Opening of Panama Exposition Marks Turning Point for World
San Francisco February 20 The Panama Pacific Exposition opens with nine o clock ceremonies as the world pays homage to a new western civilization. Officials from every state and many nations attend to celebrate the canal’s opening seen as man’s greatest victory over nature. The fair showcases 11 large halls housing 80 000 exhibitors and 18 foreign nation structures with investments totaling about 50 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pross Association
San Francisco
Pacific
Europe
Atlantic
China
Panama Canal
Columbus
India
Franklin K. Lane
Interior
Wilson
Union
Panama
Exposition Highlights Dazzle with Global Artifacts and Temples
The exposition displays reproduce Japanese temples and historic edifice miniatures from Arrais, Mons, and Rheims ruined in France. Vases tapestries sculpture and paintings of rare quality form a major exhibit as grounds glow like a fairyland with flags blossoms and music attracting visitors from diverse lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrais
Mons
Rheims
France
Plaats
Hundreds of Negroes Leave Missouri Homes
Three hundred Black residents left New Madrid Missouri last night with more preparing to depart today after notices warned they were no longer wanted in the area White farmers sought rent cuts from six to three dollars per acre, an issue tied to job competition and farm tenancy Authorities weigh calling militia to prevent violence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Madrid
Catholic Clergy Held for Ransom in Mexico City
Associated Press reports all native Roman Catholic clergy in Mexico City are held for a ransom of 500000 dollars. Foreign priests are exempt and ordered to leave the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Mexico City
Millinery Firm Will Have Expert Trimmer
Miss Estelle Johnston of St. Louis selects stock for a new millinery store with Mrs Cann to open on North Second Street in Monroe. She has hired Miss L N Ray as trimmer, bringing strong recommendations from Bowling Green Ky and Baton Rouge. Johnston expects to return about the twenty fourth and announce a formal opening date soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Johnston
St. Louis
Mrs. Cann
North Second Street
Monroe
Miss Johnston
L. N. Ray
Miss Ray
Baton Rouge
Adv
Bull Tractor Ad Sparks Progressive Farm Interest
A brief reader note highlights an advertisement for the Bull Tractor on page 4, described as new and intriguing to progressive farmers and planters. The clue references pages 20 to 21 for the ad’s appearance.
Beginning of the Year Push for Merchandise
The piece notes February as New Year for many retailers with fiscal year starts and new goods flowing. It suggests business optimism for the coming year, expects better conditions than last year, and urges advertisers to begin now as signs point to improvement.
Permanent Organization Formed by United Charities Association
United Charities Association announces a permanent organization ready for an active campaign. The group plans outreach, fundraising, and community support initiatives to broaden impact and secure long term funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Charities Association
Monroe United Charities forms with broad leadership slate
Final organization of the United Charities Association of Monroe was set Friday at City Hall. P. M. Atkins elected president with a large executive committee and board of directors including clergy and many local leaders. Committees to canvass funds were appointed and instructed to begin subscriptions immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Charities Association of
Monroe
City Hall
P. M. Atkins
H. D. Apgar
J. B. Pollak
Street and business listings along DeSiard and surrounding avenues
DeSiard street from Jacson to V crossing at Sixth and all cross streets to V. S P G G Wes and J B Foster noted. North Sixth street to J Sanders Shop DeSiard to city cemetery J C Sanders. Blackmon and other business houses south V 8 P in Monroe O P Slack Chas Titche. Other business hevees north of W P in Monroe Downes Jr Paul Fudickar. Wholesale houses P M Atkins West Monroe R O Randle T N Poulk H A Millsaps BE 0 Cason and Mrs RR Benson noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeSiard
Jacson
Sixth
J. B. Foster
North Sixth Street
J. (. Sanders
City
J.C. Sanders
Blackmon
South V
Monroe
P. Slack
Chas, Titche
Hevees
R. Downes, Jr
Paul Fudickar
P. M. Atkins
West Monroe
R. O. Randle
T. N. Poulk
H. A
American Steamer Lueckenbach Arrives Bremen From Boston
The American steamer Lueckenbach arrived at Bremen today from Boston carrying cotton and wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
L. Lueckenbach
Bremen
Boston
Two Rabies Cases Reported in Bastrop
In Bastrop Louisiana on February 19 a man named Monroe Evans was bitten by a suspected mad dog and travels to New Orleans for Pasteur treatment. The two year old child of Mrs Marjorie Chisim was bitten on the face by a brown Shepherd. the dog heads to Shreveport for rabies testing and the child will receive treatment there. Officials monitor stray dogs for signs to prevent further inoculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastrop
Monroe Evans
Evans
New Orleans
Marjorie Chisim
Shreveport
Superintendent Training School at Louisiana Institute
The Louisiana Training Institute elected Prof. H W Moore of the South Carolina Industrial School as superintendent and Mrs Moore as teacher at a board meeting attended by P M Atkins W B Clarke and S M McReynolds. Moore plans to resign his current post after a successor is found and hopes the school opens by April 15 with facilities for eighty boys and an education combining public schooling and industrial training including athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Training Institute
State Reform School
H. W. Moore
South Carolina Industrial School
Bombardment of the Dardanelles Forts Reported
The British French and Italian fleet bombardment at the Dardanelles silences forts on the European side, while Turkish officials claim little damage. Vessels used long range guns before closing to target shore batteries. Forty ships opened a general bombardment as range improved, with British reports noting no Turkish hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Dardanelles
War Dangers Discussed by Wilson and Cabinet
President Wilson and his cabinet held a lengthy conference on the dangers of war. Officials weighed threats and national security measures as the nation faced global tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Grave US German tensions risk seaway clash analysis
Washington officials weigh grave tensions as Germany vows submarine and mine warfare versus enemy ships. Cabinet debates risk to neutral vessels and calls for caution in distinguishing neutrals, while awaiting Germany’s reply and possible commissions of investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard
Berlin
Germany
United States
Great Britain
France
Russia
Neutral shipping risks and U S naval stance amid war zones
The article discusses rights of visit and search on merchant ships, the use of vessels with valid neutral ensigns, and the danger of mines in open seas. It notes no U S warnings to citizens about new zones, possible ship notifications from Germany, and remarks by Secretary Garrison and Secretary Daniels about troop movements and spring practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Washington
Garrison
Army
Navy
Daniels
Gantanamo
Atlantic
George Le Fils Faces Jail If Love Note Pledge Fails
Chicago February 20 Judge Sabath warned George Le Fils he must stay out of romance or go to jail. Le Fils says he has many girls and refuses to send more love notes to Eva Petit who rejected his advances. The judge gave two weeks to prove his ardor is curbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George le Fils
Verdict Found Against Standard Home Company in Mail Fraud Case
Birmingham Alabama February 20 The jury returned a guilty verdict against the Standard Home Company charged with fraudulent use of the mails Several witnesses testified from Mississippi cast light on the case and the trial concluded today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Standard Home Company
Mississippi
Scandal mongers spread rumors over found baby in Monroe
The report of a baby found on a doorstep has stirred rumor in Monroe. Scandal-mongers repeat unverified claims about a local business man linked to the incident, prompting police to pursue the origin of the libel while the father remains away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Law
Berlin critic warns Germans in West to hold, abandon bold war
A Berlin observer urges a shift from bold assaults to steady holding on as Western front stagnates. Reports from the east detail new Russian attacks on Przemysl and gains near Dulka Pass while Bukowina confusion persists. British and French fleets bomb the Dardanelles with air support as German pursuit advances in northern Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
West
Pruth
Bukowina
London
Dardanelles
Poland
East Prussia
Soissons
Lusi tania Arrives in New York Without Flag
The Lusi tania reaches New York from Liverpool without hoisting the American flag on arrival. After clearing Mersey the vessel continued to the harbor and the captain cites rough weather as the reason for not discharging the pilot at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Mersey
Wilson appoints private secretary in New Orleans
Riley J. Wilson congressman elect from the fifth district disclosed in New Orleans on February 20 that he has chosen R. B. Dawkins Jr. as his private secretary Dawkins is the son of Judge R. B. Dawkins of Ruston Louisiana who served in the 1898 constitutional convention with Wilson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
New Orleans
Riley J. Wilson
Fifth
Washington
R. B. Dawkins, Jr
R. B. Dawkins
Ruston
Norwegian Freighter Bjarka Sunk by Mine
The Norwegian freight steamer Bjarka struck a mine near Nakskov Denmark and sank this morning. The crew were saved. It marks the second disaster to Norwegian ships since the German war zone decrees began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nakskov
Denmark
Bjarka
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