25 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1916
Page
1
Officials investigate armed men who left today for Lower Concordea Parish. Authorities described the incident as a security concern with unclear motives and ongoing inquiries.
Water seeped through Newellton streets as floodwaters rose along the Congo river area. Captains Hunt and Jertlick left New Orleans on the Hen Humphreys to reach Concordia parish and coordinate relief for starving flood refugees. Engineers and officials report rising waters, improving levee conditions, and a cautious forecast urging protective measures while Louisiana farmers are advised oats and leape can survive under water for up to three weeks.
Reports from Iron Mountain division headquarters indicate backwater from the Black River continues to rise in Ferriday. The flood is rising at about two inches in twenty four hours and is not yet over the tracks, with officials fearing Ferriday may reach the peak level recorded in 1913.
Washington reports interdepartmental flood committee led by President Wilton studied a draft plan to create a federal board supervising water control and expenditures while preserving the Mississippi river commission. The board would include cabinet officers and army engineers to oversee legislation and funding. Also in Washington, protests over armed merchant ships prompted Bryan letters and new resolutions by Senators Gore and Jones guiding national honor decisions through Congress.
Berlin reports the war office says Germany seized all French positions north of Verdun toward Leidemont Ridge and Beaumont, increasing prisoners to over ten thousand. Fortified villages Champeuveville Champaneuville Cotellate Marmont Beaumont Chambrettes and Ornes were captured as French forces were pushed back toward Verdun defenses. London notes a French withdrawal toward Beaumont with no fresh attacks reported. Constantinople cites a British attempt toward Kut al Amara repulsed with heavy losses.
President Wilson declares he will not consent to any abridgement of American rights. He emphasizes the need to protect civil liberties amid national debates and urges Congress to resist measures that could curb constitutional guarantees.
President Wilson defends American rights amid pressure from House leaders and senators over warning neutrally armed belligerent mercant ships. He warns that conceding rights would erode international law and America s sovereignty, insisting on preserving honor and national independence even at cost.
President Wilson, after two days of agitation in congress over arming merchant ships, writes Senator Stone that he will not abridge American rights. He urges keeping the United States out of war while awaiting assurances from central European powers on submarine warfare and promises continued confidence in their past good faith.
In dense fog off Cape Hatteras the Merchants and Miners liner Cretan collided with an unidentified schooner and later with the Dorothy. All passengers were transferred to the Dorothy and the Cretan, with captain and crew, was convoyed toward Norfolk. No injuries or loss of life reported aboard either vessel.
Local supporters of John M Parker, Republican Progressive candidate for governor, met at city hall last night, forming an active parish wide campaign group. Capt Renwick elected chairman, M C Redmond secretary, Skipwirth campaign manager, with speeches by Skipwirth Wooten Gunby Clarke and others. Resolutions endorsed Parker and his principles as about 150 attendees joined the effort.
A large enthusiastic meeting was held in Port last night to show strong support for Pleasant. Caddo residents gathered, signaling solid backing for the candidate and the event drew several local figures.
At the Grand Opera House in Shreveport on February 25 a large Democratic assembly welcomed Col. Ruffin G. Pleasant as the party’s nominee for governor. The meeting, presided by L. E. Thomas, featured Lieut. Gov. Barrett and Congressman J. B. Aswell among speakers. The crowd, many seasoned party supporters from parishes nearby, voiced strong Democratic unity and enthusiasm for the ticket in the April election.
Colonel Pleasant received an ovation as he spoke, returning to Shreveport as the Democratic nominee for governor. He praised Mr. Barret as presiding officer and noted a 15 year friendship, declaring there was no doubt what they would do if the other won the nomination, while repeatedly labeling John M. Parker his Republican adversary.
Greensburg Indiana February 25 War between wets and drys intensifies as the two year local option period ends. Liquor interests expect victory in the March election to decide whether saloons reopen. The mayor faces impeachment charges for failing to enforce laws against blind tigers.
New Orleans reports from February 25 indicate over 60 letters to Democratic headquarters say John M. Parker’s tour failed to dent Democratic majorities. Campaign officials note Parker meetings on the line have been small except Pelican, and Calcasieu parish sentiment leans toward old-line Republicans.
A Black man named Janse McCorkle, accused of breaking into a white woman’s home, was taken from custody by a mob in Cartersville, Georgia. He died from wounds inflicted in front of city hall as the mob shot and beat him, with reports noting the body was riddled by bullets.
Col. R. G. Pleasant arrives in Monroe to address Ouachita parish voters tonight at City Hall. He will be joined by Congressman James B. Aswell and L. E. Thom as, with Capt. Carlst on Poole and RE. Moise. The event signals strong Democratic support and features a slate of notable speakers. Also a death notice for Mrs. J. Harris Sublett, with burial planned in Monroe.
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