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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1915
Page
1
Democrats in fine fettle enter the presidential contest in strong condition with party members confident about early state races and campaign prospects. The field expects active organizing and fundraising as the race unfolds.
Washington reports that Democrats plan less aggressive publicity in this campaign. With the party in power, officials emphasize record and achievements rather than an intense publicity push. Editors from small papers are being used to spread the message, while the party relies on its governing record to persuade voters.
In a charged national scene the Republican Committee presses publicity while denouncing the Wilson administration. Democrats stay largely quiet as Braun’s momentum dwarfs intra party squabbles. The piece asserts the Democratic Party is in prime form for the upcoming presidential campaign and highlights the President's enduring leadership amid war or peace scenarios.
In Ashland Kentucky on June 28 voters in Boyd County cast ballots in a wet and dry election. Liquor interests petitioned the court against a test at the polls and the outcome remains unsettled.
The United States is uncovering details of a plot to restore the Huerta regime in Mexico. Huerta, Orozco, and about a score of Mexicans and likely some Americans are under Justice Department scrutiny as investigators consider possible American financial backing for the coup.
A letter from Quachita parish leaders endorses Judge Andrew A Gunby of Monroe as the prime candidate to represent the parish at a September New Orleans convention drafting a new state constitution. They condemn factional politics and call for independent, principled service, urging voters to hear Gunby first.
Former Mexican leader Victor Huerta is held by U S authorities on charges of conspiracy. The case alleges involvement in plots against the Mexican government and related clandestine actions. Authorities statement indicates ongoing legal proceedings and possible extradition considerations.
Generals Victoriano Huerta and Pascual Orozco were arrested in Newman New Mexico on charges of conspiracy to incite a revolution against a friendly nation and were released on bonds of 15000 and 7500 dollars respectively. Huerta arrived in El Paso cheered by Mexican refugees and was detained at Fort Bliss as a possible prisoner of the Department of Justice.
General Huerta and Orozco were detained in El Paso after arriving near the federal building. They were later moved to Fort Bliss while formal charges were filed with bonds set at 25 000 each. Huerta pledged to appear at the July 1 hearing and stated he did not intend to enter Mexico for at least five years.
Cape May New Jersey June 28 The trial begins this morning at the County Court House for Prosecutor Matthew Jefferson indicted for malfeasance in office Judge Daly of Middlesex County will preside at the trial.
In Farmerville Louisiana the district court adjourned after a week with about ten civil cases and five to six criminal cases disposed. Jack Perkins and Jim Smith were sentenced to terms for horse stealing and larceny. The governor’s push for a constitutional convention candidate caused local tension and speculation about clerk of court appointment. The convention bill faces opposition and likely defeat locally, with talk of independent gubernatorial candidates amid state faction disputes.
Officials report state troops will not protect African Americans charged with assault. The trial draws public scrutiny as tensions rise and justice policy faces challenge. The article notes defense and community concerns amid ongoing proceedings.
In Shreveport on June 28 the case of Alex Scott and Booster Johnson proceeds without a venue change. Attorneys Barnett Wilkinson Palmer defend the two men, who face charges for entering at night armed with a dangerous weapon. Trials likely proceed with strong sheriff protection and minimal delay.
The national convention of the Catholic Educators Association opens in St Paul Minnesota with Archbishop John Ireland welcoming delegates from across the United States. About 500 bishops priests and sisters attend representing Catholic universities colleges parochial and private schools. The meeting will discuss religious education and stress its view of religious instruction.
The program extends for four days with principal sessions scheduled in the Cathedral.
Washington reports further confirmation that Carranza's army is defeated while advancing on Mexico City Fighting continues on the outskirts of the capital and authorities fear a repetition of the tragic events that followed Madero's overthrow.
Justice Hendrick presiding in the Harry Thaw sanity case warned reporters that the trial by newspaper coverage has to stop. He threatened contempt of court for editors who publish stories forecasting upcoming evidence.
After three weeks without a meeting the Chamber of Commerce will discuss several key questions. Secretary J C Smith urges full attendance and prompt arrival at o oclock for the session tonight.
A heavy wind storm swept the city Sunday between 4 30 and 5 o'clock causing trees to fall and fences and roofs to suffer. Electric light and trolley lines were knocked down in several areas, shutting off lights and streetcar service for over an hour. Nearby districts saw corn damage and fears rise for the oat crop if rains persist.
Three monuments honor departed Woodmen of the World members J. A. Hendricks William Haring and D. E. Griffin were unveiled Sunday in Monroe West Monroe Cemeteries Local camps led by an Italian band paraded prior to the graveside ceremonies An address by L P Butler Shreveport head consul and a poetry reading by Miss Annie Heekin marked the event despite a windstorm and rain.
Allied observers confirm German and Austrian forces secured gains in the eastern theater with renewed claims of successful operations. Reports indicate intensified frontline actions and evolving strategic positions through recent engagements.
Emperor Nicholas presided over a front war council as British aviators dropped bombs on Smyrne killing seventy in the Turkish garrison. The Indrani, a British steamer, was sunk by a German torpedo in St George's Channel. Berlin claims Galice on the Dniester and Russian forces retire south of Lemberg.
Washington reports an improved response by Germany to the latest American note on submarine warfare. Ambassador Gerard sent the message, the exact terms were not disclosed, to President Wilson at Cornish New Hampshire. Officials in Washington are in an optimistic mood about the communication.
Russians retreat in Galicia with fighting north and south of Lemberg as German forces push toward Warsaw from the north through Przasnysz. Berlin and Vienna focus on Galicia claiming victories while German forces said to have crossed the Dniester northwest of Halicz driving Russians into the hills. Continuous war news note.
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