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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
1
A Monroe man announces his candidacy for governor noting clear demands and a caseload of reform. He frames his platform around ending corruption and promoting state progress with a direct approach to governance.
Col Frank F Stubbs announces he will seek the Democratic nomination for Louisiana governor. He notes strong support from across the state and outlines his fitness as a seasoned officer and public servant, promising to share his principles and policy ideas with voters.
Incomplete text references a 1898 service and national to defeat, with garbled phrases about use and times. The readable items include a dated era and partial mentions of national defense and service history, but details are unclear due to OCR damage.
Readable fragments show numbers and codes like 918 Sev and 918 more, with partial words indicating a list or reference. The text appears as garbled notes from an arid page, lacking clear names, dates, or events.
Washington March 1 Senator Gay of Louisiana said he would support the new compromise woman suffrage resolution proposed in the Senate yesterday by Chairman Jones of the Woman's Suffrage Committee. His pledge raised hopes among champions of the equal franchise measure for adoption.
The American military mission that visited Silesia to examine Polish and German nationality claims and assess general conditions has returned to Berlin. It will proceed to Paris to report to the Peace Conference.
Madrid reports martial law to curb violence against profiteers and butcher shops. Troops patrol streets as order is restored but theatres close. Government seizes bake shops while Premier Romanoff says protests reached dangerous levels prompting measures pending solution of issues.
The interior minister, in Merlin, has ordered a house to house search for hidden weapons to begin March 1. The Spartacans plan another outbreak for March 8 when the Prussian diet meets. Miss Margaret DeWend, praised by Field Marshal Haig for aiding the injured, is the first English woman to receive such recognition.
Judge Schulze declares no pact with Eugene Courtey or others regarding city pulse Utilities or future management before the election. He notes Powell bill control by the Commissioner of Finance and says he will not publish promises but will help appoint the best-suited staff. He emphatically denies any agreement with any individual.
White House stated no discussion of a third term occurred with Democratic congressmen. The president said he yearned to return to writing and contemplated compiling a history.
Washington reports General March announced 309,118 distinguished service crosses were awarded for gallantry in action to American soldiers.
Washington March 1 The Senate and House met today to push through a large mass of pending legislation. The Senate and House prepared to remain in session into Sunday if needed to dispose of enactments. The House cleared its calendar of the last appropriation bill.
March 1 Bolivia Government statement says if Diego Olivia cannot secure a friendly Pacific outlet, Bolivia will submit the claim to the League of Nations for resolution.
Dr. R W O Donnell invites Monroe residents to a City Hall gathering on Saturday night to discuss his political views and plans for Monroe if elected mayor. Women and opponents are specially invited to attend the frank, candid address.
Attention Baptists. Every member urged to be present at service tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. Financial program for the year to be considered.
Monroe police inspector Robert Heal filed February figures noting 226 trials with 199 fines totaling 2783 dollars. Drunk and disorderly cases led at 110. traffic violat ions rose to 8. Fines collected 1704 dollars. overall arrests list multiple offenses.
The national assembly, February 28, faced long talks and a personal clash over the army bill that postponed discussion of the new constitution The assembly reconvened at 4 PM to consider the transition law transferring imperial powers to the minister president the former bundesrat to the senate and the chancellor to the ministry.
Coblenz reports increased guards on all freight shipments containing rations to American troops in unoccupied Germany following recent interference attempts.
Six German U boats surrendered in British harbors will be brought to the United States for public exhibition and study by American experts. The craft will represent mine planters to deep sea types, and are not part of any allocation. Final disposition awaits peace conference decisions.
Sen. Knox of Pennsylvania told the Senate that the League of Nations undermines American constitutional principles and urged a new world organization to preserve the Monroe Doctrine and shield the United States from European intrigue and aggression.
Washington March 1 Chairman Jones of the woman suffrage committee said another attempt would be made to adopt a resolution authorizing submission of an equal suffrage amendment. A modified resolution gives states initial authority to enforce the amendment and aims to satisfy Southern senators. President Wilson and suffrage leaders reportedly approve as a compromise measure. The president is said to hope adoption before adjournment. The measure allows enfranchisement regardless of sex and lets states enforce by legislation while Congress can act if conflicts arise.
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