28 Feb 1916
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1916
Page
1
Reports from North Louisiana indicate Parker’s support wanes as Democrat opposition claims dent his chances. Local voters weigh party lines and past records ahead of the upcoming election.
Leaders in Lincoln parish and surrounding areas predicted a solid Democratic showing for Parker. Monroe and Shreveport crowds strained city hall, with Colonel Pleasant reporting strong local backing, high attendance, and minimal Parker support among voters in Ruston and nearby towns.
In Arkansas today heavy snow struck widely with Little Rock recording three inches. Fayetteville reported four inches of heavy snowfall. Other areas saw 1 to several inches with traces in southwestern regions. Temperatures dropped to freezing tonight across the state.
London reports the Peninsular and Oriental liner Maloja struck a mine off Dover and sank with 411 aboard. About 260 saved, 119 passengers and 64 names confirmed saved later. many rescued by nearby ships including tanker William. Dover military law limited details. most aboard were British officials in Indian service.
Leaders expect no further outbursts as Congress resumes work on armed ship question. Lawmakers anticipate steady proceedings after a brief clash over naval policy and defense funding.
Washington Feb 28 President Wilson and committee head will begin hearings to devise flood control measures for the Lower Valley as part of ongoing effort to prevent flood losses. The conference aims to outline ways and means and coordinate federal action with state authorities.
Ident Wilson and Representative Humphreys of Mississippi head the flood control committee after returning from a Mississippi valley inspection. Hearings begin this week as Congress considers a comprehensive plan to prevent future flood losses. Secretaries Lane Houston and Redfield work with Senate and House members to draft proposals. Humphreys seeks cabinet cooperation and a presidential commission to oversee flood control efforts.
The Federal Reserve Board approved a plan to affiliate banks in Louisiana near New Orleans with the New Orleans branch of the Atlanta Federal Reserve instead of the Dallas reserve bank. The state will be split with the north remaining in the Eleventh district and the rest joining the Sixth district with banks assigned to Atlanta.
New Orleans reports cool weather and rain worsen flood victims. Black River area from Jonesville to the month shows the worst situation with no food reaching Jonesville. Government steamers Ransdell and Water Ways move livestock and people toward Harrison. Ferriday water rising four inches daily. Newellton's situation growing more serious as supplies dwindle and food becomes urgent. Mississippi river commission members travel by steamer via Natchez to New Orleans.
Water from the Arkansas river crevasses is backing up in Young's baron and near the W S P and Iron Mountain rail lines east of the city. The rise is steady and nearly all farms in Bristle Ridge and Richmond sessions are inundated with water appearing in field backs facing the Ouachita river.
A public reply from a candidate denies public airing of private family disputes with his youngest sister Edna Sanders. He condemns rumors and a petition aimed at injuring his campaign, urging friends to disregard such private matters in political campaigns and accusing unnamed enemies of spreading the private matter.
German forces conducted a surprise assault today entering several French trenches as bombardment persisted. Allied positions faced renewed pressure amid ongoing artillery fire and tactical maneuvers on the front.
Paris telegraph reports German surprise assault entered advanced French trenches near Navarin farm in Champagne. Verdun bombardment continues as Douaumont village repulsed attempts to capture it. Fort Douaumont remains encircled. rail station at Bix in French hands. French batteries target enemy depots at Rosewhire. Belgian front quiet per official note.
Berlin reports Navarin farm in Champagne taken with French positions on both sides falling after 16400 yards of front. German forces take over a thousand prisoners and nine machine guns. Verdun sees fresh French reserves exhausted in failed attempts to retake Fort Deuaumont as Germans push toward Vacherauville and into the Meuse peninsula.
Paris reports state that despite a blizzard the Verdun front north of the fortress showed no nightly change. French posts in the Woevre were withdrawn orderly without German interference. East of the Meuse no new attacks were reported through yesterday.
Washington note from Ambassador von Wernstorff to Secretary Lansing confirms Germany will not revoke pledges from the Lusitania case. Berlin states it will instruct submarine commanders to treat armed merchantmen as warships and will prevent attacks on unarmed ships. Austria’s Zwiedinek backs the stance. Germany notes the Lusitania talks did not involve armed merchantmen and submarines cannot warn armed ships. Von Hernstorff provided a list of twenty incidents where armed merchantmen allegedly attacked German and Austrian submarines. Mr and Mrs Grayson Guthrie and children of DeSiard were sent Saturday in Monroe.
Washington February 28 President Wilson told Gridiron Club reporters and guests that America should stay out of the European war sacrificing nothing except humanity and justice. The confidential speech was released with the president’s consent after many urged its publication. He praised restraint and valor, urging delay until a clearly right moment to act.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.