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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1917
Page
1
A report explores the possibility of removing partisan lines in the House of Representatives and broader party alignment. Analysts weigh benefits for governance and bipartisan cooperation amid current political tensions.
Democrats and Republicans weigh a bipartisan speaker plan with Champ Clark at the helm and equal patronage divided. Independents may block business to push a 4 unit, risking a stalemate unless party lines bend.
Primary Day in Michigan reports voters statewide, including Detroit, selecting candidates for municipal and county offices. Grand Rapids features contests as candidates seek nominations under the new city charter establishing a commission form government.
Iowa retailers gather in Des Moines for their annual state convention to discuss price increases and legislative measures affecting the shoe trade. The sessions began today and will run through Saturday.
The British cavalry moved within nine miles of Otesipueon on the Tigris front, placing operations less than thirty miles from Bagdad. Friction escalates on the Franco Belgian front with aerial losses reported and hazardous reconnaissance by entente pilots. The British occupy trenches abandoned by Germans along the Ancre as fighting continues around Verdun and near Courieres wood.
Berlin reports say the Russian armored cruiser Ryurik struck a mine in the Gulf of Finland and was badly damaged. Stockholm sources via Overseas News Agency confirm the incident and its severity.
Democrats and Republicans reach broad accord on proposed amendments to Senate rules. Key points center on debate procedures and filibuster limits as both parties seek smoother workflow while preserving core minority rights. Negotiators aim for a swift vote in coming weeks.
A joint Republican Democratic committee drafts a rule to limit debate by a two thirds vote to end filibusters. If endorsed by caucuses, the measure could be sent to the Senate for action and may affect the armed neutrality debate and possible new rules per session.
Conway Arkansas March 6 Charles Cravens won a writ of replevin to obtain four quarts of liquor shipped from Monroe Illinois after express agents refused delivery citing a need for a prosecuting attorney order Cravens obtained aid from Prosecutor G Otis Bogle Justice George M Easterwood and Sheriff W W Bishop with Ruben Merkham as special deputy finally compelling release of the liquor though it was issued under protest
The U S transport Dix, after steering gear damage, was en route to Manila when it returned to Seattle under its own steam.
The Lokal Zeitung editorial in Berlin condemns President Wilson's inaugural address saying he has discarded the Monroe doctrine. It accuses Wilson of actions undermining U S policy and asserts the Monroe doctrine is essential to American and European interests.
A chaotic session stalls key legislation as opposition filibuster blocks passage of necessary measures. Lawmakers voice frustration while deadlines loom and the chamber risks failing to act on critical policy.
Washington reports say Congress will reconvene by June to pass overdue measures. Officials cite gaps in the administration’s program, funding needs, and armed neutrality bills as driving reasons for a special session.
The Tennessee river crest near Chattanooga is due at midnight. Water covers Southern Railway tracks in suburbs and trains run cautiously. About four to six thousand people have been driven from their homes in the flooded area, all provided for as Chattanooga is surrounded by water.
Washington reports a White House meeting between President Wilson and Senate leaders aimed at arming ships. Democrats push a modified cloture plan while arguing swift action to avoid jeopardizing national welfare. War Dept directs 5 000 to 6 060 regulars for company officer commissions as volunteers are prepared.
San Antonio Texas March 7 the southern department headquar ters has been ordered to speed up the return of the state troops from the border so they will be at home for muster out by April first.
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