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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
1
A bluebook-style lede notes Germany’s strong irritation over bombardments, described with dry commentary. It frames the reaction as notable for public reaction and political rhetoric, reflecting wartime attitudes and nationalist sentiment.
London experts believe Germany has passed the peak of its offensive efficiency and must fight on the defensive. Allies foresee Britain’s continued war effort with a long endurance struggle, while Germany’s advances stall since the fall dash into France.
Dr Mayer Newhauser reports 175 Monroe business inspections reveal inadequate sewer system no water purification public garbage service gaps and neglect of alleys. Slaughter pens and dairies were checked in April by Sadler and Fasting with water analysis to follow.
Eminent actor Frederick Warde performs before a packed Chau Tauqua audience delivering classic roles with charisma and strong diction. The crowd gives standing applause as he concludes an exemplary recital and showcases enduring stage mastery.
The New York Marine Band will give concerts this afternoon and tonight with a Sunday matinee and evening performance by the same organization. An earlier Monroe Chautauqua program drew a large crowd at the Riverside Pavilion with the Beulah Buck Quartet prelude and a memorable lecture by Freder ick Warde on Shakespeare, blending wit and insight with life sketches and textual analysis.
The New York City Marine Band arrives for four concerts during the Shreveport Chautauqua season. Tonight and Sunday night start at 8 pm, Sunday afternoon at 4 pm with 50 cent admission for general seats, season-ticket holders admitted free. Directing is Signor Vincent Lo Zito, with soprano soloist Miss May Qodel Hays.
Rostand the noted French playwright and soldier leads The Romancers to be staged Tuesday night at the Chautauqua. The piece features Cyrano and other famed roles and was written for Coquelin. Rostand acts as well as writes and serves with General Joffre's staff in the French army.
Mrs Hannah Stuart departed Friday for Beaumont Texas to visit her son Mr Hall Stuart for an indefinite period.
Miss D L O Hampton of Oak Ridge and Mr J D Collier of Fullerton were married Thursday morning at the bride’s home with Rev A R Price of Grace Episcopal Church officiating.
New York reports the battleship Arizona was successfully launched at the Brooklyn navy yard on June 19. A water and wine bottle tied together on the bow was broken in the christening.
Ruffin G. Pleasant Louisiana attorney general and governor candidate faces libel suits from James M. Thompson and Marshall Bellard over claims about editors. Pleasant argues domiciliary residency in Caddo parish to avoid Orleans court. editors seek proof with $10,000 suits. Pleasant pleads no domicile and resists suit without consent.
Officials in Monroe preside over a meeting with city leaders including Mayor H. D. Apgar and W. B. Clarke as the Missouri Pacific system and party inspection discussed. The Morehouse parish grand jury reported 19 true bills from 39 cases investigated.
Monore hosts a Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain delegation led by vice president Alexander Robertson for talks on terminal facilities. Officials toured, discussed long delayed work, and remained cautious about start dates while optimistic for funding. Washington reports border tensions as Carranza and Obregon face cabinet disputes and a potential reshuffle.
Nogales Sonora June 19 Governor Jose Maytorena authorized that all forces under his command would be used if needed to resist any landing of American marines on the coast. He said the detachment of nearly a thousand troops sent to Yaqui country yesterday was to protect settlers and their crops from Indians but had orders to resist Americans landing.
In Alexandria on June 19 the Chattanooga Medicine Co sues the Journal of the American Medical Association for 300000 and Dr Oscar Dowling head of the State Board of Health for similar claims over Cardus attacks. Prominent physicians from various regions testify as users and prescribers while Mrs witnesses attest to good results. Judge R H Williams represents the plaintiff and Benjamin Waldo defends. Depositions proceed before Special U S Commissioner John M Fair.
The governor indicated he will refrain from intervening in the ongoing case, asserting no planned interference or influence. Details of the matter remain under state review as officials assess next steps.
In Atlanta Governor Slaton said no respite and would decide after reviewing evidence in the Leo Frank case. Meanwhile in Ossining Charles Becker, condemned for murder, plans no further court action and relies on clemency from Governor Whitman who prosecuted him.
Rome reports claim Italy has occupied twice as much territory as Austria offered before Italy entered the war. Front action around Trieste grows and Austria strengthens with fresh troops. Zeppelins and dirigibles raid Austrian lines. Russians make a last stand in Galicia near Lemberg, retreating beyond the Grodek line as Austrian German forces push west.
Dover supplies the drinking water for British troops stationed in France and Belgium, transported across the English Channel to sustain frontline units.
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