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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1916
Page
1
Large crowds hear pleas from a candidate who faces questions over a trip and then departs for New Orleans. The event centers on public interest in the candidate’s travel and implications for a forthcoming decision.
In Shreveport and surrounding towns Colonel Pleasant and supporters toured Helcher, Hosston, and Gilliam with strong crowds and a favorable mood toward Pleasant. He joined by G. W. Jack, L. K. Thomas, and Senator Fernand Mownten, and heads to Kentwood and New Orleans for finales. Prohibition candidates Barret and Fontenot finish in New Orleans before state bid intensifies.
John Marks of Napoleonville pushes E B Dinisson of Opelousas as progressive lieutenant governor candidate, challenging Edwin Broussard. A major Democratic rally supports Ruffin G Pleasant for governor at the Athenaeum Saturday night. Precinct books delivered and polling booths prepared as New Orleans readies for next Tuesday’s ballots.
Washington January 21 The American Bankers Association committee drafts a plan to retire and cancel 246.6 million dollars in outstanding greenbacks They propose a 200 million dollar bond issue to displace an equal amount of green backs and will cover the remaining 15 million with the gold fund in the treasury to safeguard notes.
Sam Langford and Harry Wills, prominent Black heavyweight contenders, are scheduled for twenty more rounds of boxing at Horns arena New Orleans tonight after a recent clash where Wills edged Langford.
Panama January 21 Exposition opens to mark the discovery of the Pacific by Borie. Nations from North and South America join Cuba in building displays showing resources arts and crafts and government. A Balboa statue will be unveiled with regional participation. February brings Mardi Gras celebrations as dry season peaks.
Washington cabinet members debated the Mexican situation and possible changes to President Wilsons speaking trip. State Department facts will be disclosed to the Senate per Senator Fall's resolution, with some items possibly sent confidentially.
Local news notes mass criticism of congressmen for neglect of duty and involvement in politics, highlighting voter concern and call for accountability.
Washington reports Louisiana lawmakers debate returning home to vote in the primary. Senator Ransdell and Reps Dupre Asnglane Lazaro plan to go home, while Senator Brous sard and Reps Hstopinal Wattins Morgan Wilson stay in D C. The Keating Owen bill on child labor divides the delegation, with Harricon Quin voting yes and others likely opposed. Senator Vardaman opposes gloves in liquor handling, linked to Philippines prohibition debate.
Civil actions listed include Mrs. Julia Heard versus Robert Breard Improvement Co Ltd and Central Savings Bank and Trust Co versus Abe Arent and others, outlining ongoing litigation and defendants in a court filing.
Marriage licenses for Willie Dennis and Janie Clacket appear among recorded documents. The record mentions Mrs. M. C. Austin and Mrs. S. C. Eby with lease contracts, plus Edn Neuwirth and ID. M. Miller referenced in vagrancy cases with fines. Stella Clark and Laurence Dawsey fined for dangerous behavior. Senator Vardaman voted for a road aid bill. Senator Broussard was absent. Representative Aswell urged federal road aid and cited German road efficiency.
Athens reports that the Serbian Premier along with several ministers and two hundred Serbian officers and soldiers arrived today at Corfu. The arrival marks a notable Serbian presence at the Greek island as tensions in the region persist.
Associated Press Albany Ga Jan 21 five negroes taken from the Sylvester jail last night were hanged to a single roadside tree near Starkville. Bodies bore bullet wounds after mob action tied to the Christmas murder of Sheriff Moreland of Lee County. The jailer was lured with a false prisoner request before the lynching.
Associated Press dispatch from Chattanooga reports Mrs Will Mallis and her three young children died when an oil can exploded as she tried to start a fire at their farm near Lyttle station. Her eighteen year old daughter was fatally burned.
Associated Press dispatches from Vienna report renewed Austrian operations against Montenegrins with troops marching toward Antivari Albania. Vienna notes Austrians within fifteen miles of Scutari where Montenegro recently set up a government. Peace talks appear off, but no break in negotiations is confirmed. Teutonic allies have captured nearly three million prisoners, ten thousand guns, and forty thousand machine guns, with 470,000 square kilometers of territory occupied. Switzerland plans a fourth loan of 100 million francs to cover mobilization costs.
Senators John Sharp Williams and Hoke Smith engage in a lively debate in the Senate with strong exchanges over policy and procedure. The clash underscores partisan tensions as they trade sharp remarks and challenge each other on key issues.
In Washington on January 21, a Senate debate on European war issues raged with Georgia's Hoke Smith accusing Great Britain of perpetual robbery in halting neutral trade and Germany of murder. He urged an embargo on munitions and food, while Idaho's Borah pressed for action over mere talk. Senator Williams defended restraint, warning against linking property loss to lives at sea, as the chamber listened in a tense, prolonged session.
The debate centers on restraint after belligerents calm, with senators discussing murder of American citizens versus protection of property rights. Senator Smith argues against killing for property, while Williams notes South concerns for citizens and property. Senator Vardaman backs Smith, citing international law and high officials.
A preliminary Retail Dealers Association was formed at city hall with twenty retailers meeting to discuss mutual aid. The group will not fix prices and elected J. M. Cobb as president B. H. Wolf as vice president C. E. Hall as secretary and G. W. Copeland as treasurer. A committee was appointed to solicit members and a permanent secretary may be hired later.
Washington dispatch reports National Security League addresses sparking sharp attacks on the administration’s foreign policy. Henry Wise Wood, head of the defense committee, says the United States has no foreign policy now. Ex Secretary of the Navy Von L Meyer criticizes the Navy’s organization and composition.
A late report states the outlawed military chief is not in custody. The update provides no new detainment details and confirms ongoing status outside government control, leaving authorities to pursue alternatives.
Early reports claimed Francisco Villa, the ent lance military chief, was captured at San Geronimo by Carranza forces under General Cavazos, with notes of executions planned. Conflicting telegrams from Chihuahua City and statements by General Herrera failed to confirm by 4 p.m. local time.
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