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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
1
OCR text suggests a slate for local offices with names including Candle for president and a candidate for vice president. Read as a brief election notice noting planned nominating events and the leadership lineup. Further readable names and dates are not clearly provided.
A lengthy platform debate outlines policies with a tentative pro woman labor plank and Republican parity. The national committee will meet Saturday to ratify President Wilson’s selection of J Vance McCormick as national chairman, a move seen as aiding party reorganization and local option advocacy. An eighteen minute interruption disrupted Senator James as cheers and protest clashed with the president’s diplomatic record.
Senator James wrapped up his speech as Col. Bryan left the Coliseum during the gathering. James urged quiet while the rules committee report outlined presidential and vice presidential nomination times. An amendment moved to 9 PM was adopted, and at 1 22 PM the convention recessed out of respect for Buffalo postmaster William F Kasting who died suddenly at a local hotel.
El Paso reports from interior Mexican cities show growing hostility to Americans. Editorials call Carranza’s note a slap at Uncle Sam. News on volunteer corps and defense plans appears in several papers, with Saltillo’s semi official organ hinting intervention could meet guerrilla resistance.
Tulane University announces a major stadium project with concrete and steel to be built in New Orleans. Railroads and gravel suppliers donate freight and material valued at about 15 000 dollars, plus cash contributions on Realization Day, signaling upcoming athletic meets and football games at the Tulane Stadium.
Eureka California June 15 Five bodies recovered from the steamer Bear wrecked last night for Sugarloaf Rock Cape Mendocino The Bear carried 119 passengers and a crew of about 60 Most passengers and crew got away in lifeboats Most of the 182 aboard are reported safe aboard the tug Retief Two boat loads of survivors landed One boat attempting to land the remaining passengers Five were lost from one boat
The Famous Co store opened its doors on the first day of a ten day sale as the firm exits Monroe’s business scene. The entire stock is offered without reserve at low prices, drawing hundreds and overwhelming staff with heavy demand for bundled merchandise.
A PFLAG Day address by the president centers on the day’s foremost issue, outlining stance and calls for action while signaling political themes and public support from advocacy groups.
President Wilson lashed a supposed minority of foreign born citizens for political blackmail and anti government sentiment in a Washington flag day speech. He warned loyalty to the flag is the first test of national tolerance and outlined it as a central campaign issue ahead of the St. Louis convention. He spoke before thousands at the Washington Monument after reviewing a lengthy preparedness parade.
Miss Miller says the State Training Institute plans to teach boys how to can farm products to create a saleable commodity for the institution. The goal is to make the institute largely self-sustaining and provide value through student demonstrated canning methods. She would gladly return to further demonstrate her work to the boys.
A bomb in a mail package exploded during transfer from a Burlington train wrecking an Oregon Short Line mail car in Butte. The package was addressed to the governor of Utah.
Waste from southern sawmills could yield twenty thousand tons of paper daily. Oiled paper and paper-lined burlap are noted as good options for packing tree seedlings. 1915 livestock losses on National Forest ranges were under $200,000 as cattlemen vaccinate against black-leg. Winter snow in Utah delayed spring planting. rangers removed two feet from Beaver Creek Nursery, using soil layers to hasten melt and reduce shoveling. planting on National Forests continued.
Secretary Lansing reported the draft note to Carranza rejects immediate troop withdrawal and vows a sharp reply to alleged admin motives. The president delays sending the note until next week, citing no domestic political pressure, while plans to evacuate Americans from Mexican ports and mobilize state militia are discussed amid questions about Carranza's control of his forces and civil government.
Sheriff T A Grant seeks to correct a report read to the Police Jury claiming a letter from Dr Oscar Dowling about the parish jail. He says he did not receive such a letter and has no involvement with jail care. He notes he received another Dowling letter two months ago, still in his possession, and that W A O Kelley handles custody of the jail and courthouse.
The building committee for a new Masonic temple invites contractor bids. Plans by the architects are ready and available for estimating. The 140 by 140 foot corner structure at Ox Siard and North Fourth will have two store rooms on the lower floor and a full lodge floor above with Blue Lodge and Royal Arch rooms, plus a banquet hall. Steam heat, elevator and full conveniences are planned. Estimated cost ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 with award set for July 12 at 2 p.m.
Everett Washington June 15 Many prominent Northwest bankers attended the opening of the Washington State Bankers association annual meeting. Governor Lister gave the welcome address and Thomas H Brewer of Spokane replied for visiting bankers. President H C Lucas of North Yakima delivered the annual address as the convention begins its business, to conclude tomorrow.
Miss Marie Miller led a Tuesday afternoon canning demonstration at the State Training Institute drawing keen interest from the boys. She noted unusually strong engagement with tomatoes and beans as she explained and demonstrated, with students eager to try the task themselves.
Paris June 15 The Germans continued a violent bombardment of French positions north of Souville, the key to Verdun's inner defenses. No infantry fighting occurred on either bank of the Meuse last night. The French claim minor German attacks on the Vosges front were repulsed.
London reports Russian forces steadily advancing on the eastern front with activity centering about fifty miles north of Lemberg, the main objective in Galicia.
Evidence collected by post office inspectors on the Northwestern Trustee Company of Great Falls is to be presented to the Federal grand jury convening today. The investigation has led to the arrest of Robert R. Sidebotham and J. G. G. Wilmot, alleged organizer and fiscal agent, on a charge of fraudulent use of the mails.
Several state officials of Montana and a number of prominent bankers and merchants were identified with the company, which was capitalized for half a million dollars.
The Pacific Fisheries Society gathering at the Portland Chamber of Commerce was opened with delegates from around six states and British Columbia. The five day convention will cover conservation of supply propagation marketing and other coastal fishing industry topics.
Baltimore on June 15 hosts the annual Middle Atlantic Golf Association championship event at the Baltimore Country Club. Many prominent local golfers tee off this morning as play continues through Saturday to decide the title.
London reports a net gain of 24.25 million dollars from seizure of enemy ships and cargoes in twenty months of war. Prize court disposed of 157 ships with proceeds around 1.67 million, expenses 26,544, and total proceeds 24.25 million. Court still holds many vessels and cargoes. Over 1,000 writs for prize proceedings issued. Seized goods span windmills tombstones human hair and wild animals for Berlin Zoo.
Dean Tulis of the Louisiana State University law school backs a bill to require bar applicants to prove fundamentals of grammar, spelling, arithmetic, geography, and sentence construction, in addition to legal knowledge, before admission to the Louisiana bar. The measure would standardize academic proficiency beyond law study.
Two Americans were killed and seven wounded in a confrontation with bandits. Troopers reported the incident and are pursuing suspects, with authorities confirming casualties and injuries in the rural clash.
Two American soldiers were killed and seven wounded in a fight with Mexican bandits forty miles south of Laredo on the American side. Major Gray led two troops of the Fourteenth Cavalry, about 140 men, against a bandit force reported to number over a hundred. A prominent Villista captain was captured.
Wireless from field headquarters states Colonel Pedro Lujan a leader in the Columbus raid was captured Tuesday at Hacienda Tepehaknes by Captain Turner of the Thirteenth cavalry. The report places him among the prominent Villa leaders in the raid.
The 11th annual session of the General Synod of the Reformed Church in America begins in Holland Michigan with Rev Isaac W Gowen of North Bergen New Jersey presiding The gathering coincides with a semi centennial celebration for Hope College A new constitution is expected to be approved and union efforts with the German Reformed Church are discussed Missionary reports show the denomination receiving over 506400 in total gifts including home missions above 206000
Superior Wis June 15 Superior today began the annual national convention of the Finnish Evangelistic Lutheran church. The attendance includes many lay and clerical leaders from the region with some from distant points. A feature will be a large religious concert in which hundreds of voices will participate.
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