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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1917
Page
1
The article discusses a proposal to study universal military training in the United States. It outlines potential policy considerations, debates on national service, and possible impacts on defense readiness and civic participation.
Washington reports two military officers urged varied paths for national service. Major Harlee proposed ending enlistment oaths and paying recruits to train, creating a voluntary force chosen from the ranks. Captain Moseley backed yearly training for a million youths with divisions ready for war. Medical leaders urged pre enlistment health surveys to curb rising defects.
Teutons press advance against Russians and Roumanians along the Sereth line and Moldavian frontier. Russians cross Putna and fight in valleys toward northern Roumania. General von Mackensen claims Galrenska captured with over 5400 prisoners. Russians strike between Dvinsk and Riga, repulsed near River A.
The Census Bureau reports 11 045 225 running bales of cotton ginned through January 1, including 188 052 round and 113 359 Sea Island. State totals show Texas 3 526 106, Georgia 1 811 266, Alabama 540 000, Arkansas 1 060 708, and other states contributing smaller amounts.
Denver reports Col. William F. Cody Buffalo Bill is dying in Denver after a life of frontier exploits. Dr J Fr East told him his life is near end using an hourglass analogy and Cody asked about his chances before arranging funeral plans with the Elks and Masons. telegrams of sympathy arrived from many states.
A court session debates the S Hour Law to determine the constitutionality of the Adam Son Railway legislation. Lawyers present arguments for and against the measure, detailing its implications for labor time rules and railway operations.
Oral arguments continue before the Supreme Court on the Adamson law challengers question Congress power to regulate hours and wages. Solicitor General Davis defends the act saying it fixes hours and wages and seeks voiding the Kansas City ruling. Court grants extended eight hour session with government and railroad counsel to present their positions.
In a court debate Mr. Davis argues Congress can curb extortion and prevent strikes under interstate commerce rules but questions its power to fix prices for locomotives and land. He defends the Adamson Act, says the law is workable, and urges legislative amendment rather than judicial substitution.
Premier Romanones presented the resignations of the entire cabinet to King Alfonso as part of a government shake up in Madrid.
New York January report states Harry Thaw indicted by the grand jury on three counts of criminally assaulting Fred Grump a Kansas City school boy.
A blaze in New Orleans area destroyed 100000 gallons of kerosene an old mill and three warehouses at Port Chalmette causing about 75000 in losses. Fire officials said the fire began late today and caused significant property damage to the port facilities.
Special to News-Star New Orleans January 9raine Larz Jones president and general manager of the Alabama and Vicksburg Railway Company and the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Railway Company announce officer changes as the two lines separate from the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad. Larz A. Jones remains president. Udolphe Wolfe becomes treasurer and assistant secretary. A J Chapman named freight traffic manager. J D Youman appointed general freight agent.
A government authority issues an opinion on royalty terms for oil leases in response to a set of questions. The document clarifies applicable rates and conditions affecting lessees and producers, outlining the agency stance and regulatory interpretation.
A letter from South Jersey landowners asks about oil field practices. The Oil City Derrick replies with typical royalty of one eighth, rentals from 10 to 25 cents per acre per year, and notes that higher royalties are rare and decline as production drops, while wildcat terms vary by proximity to productive areas.
The article explains typical gas well leases paying about 200 dollars yearly when gas is sold off site, with landowners receiving free gas for homes and producers using gas for on site machinery. It notes one well per five to ten acres, varying by geology, well size, and territory. Drilling costs differ wildly by field and depth, from five hundred dollars in shallow areas to up to one hundred thousand dollars in California, with Oklahoma Kansas and Texas ranges. It also cites a Virginia Richmond case where granite at 265 feet increased costs and warns New Jersey ventures require strong funding. It ends with boxing schedule notes Billy Miske vs Weinert and Dillon vs Levinsky in nearby venues.
Washington January 9 Lawson defies the House Rules Committee refusing to name a cabinet member a United States senator and a New York banker he says were in a stock gambling partnership He claims foreknowledge of a market drop and promises to disclose earnings if the full inquiry proceeds.
Fairfax Harrison, head of the Southern railway, was chosen president of the New Orleans & Northwestern rail road to replace Larz A. Jones who resigned. T. F. Steele was re elected Northeastern president and named general agent of the Southern railway system with New Orleans offices. Harrison also became president of the New Orleans Terminals Company succeeding Jones.
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