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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1915
Page
1
Conference of all Americas bankers and treasury officials will convene in Washington on May 10 to discuss financial policy and cross border cooperation in the region. The gathering brings together finance leaders and regulatory representatives from member nations.
President Wilson plans a May 10 Pan American financial conference in Washington with ministers of finance and leading bankers from Central and South America plus U S treasury officials to discuss stronger western hemisphere financial and commercial ties. Secretary McAdoo says invitations will go out soon and Congress authorized $50 000 for expenses.
Associated Press reports Greece's stance unsettled as Bulgaria faces internal crisis over peace or war. Paris says Premier ousted by King. plan to occupy Adrianople if Greece joins the Triple Entente. Allies reportedly receiving warships to Dardanelles as fleet presses forts. German right flank retreats near eight miles from the border while Russian offensive is said thwarted.
The article notes extending American banking facilities abroad, with national and Federal Reserve banks allowed to operate overseas agencies. A conference will discuss methods to enable four banks to expand in Central and South America amid a drop in U S exports to the region in late 1914 due to ship shortages and high freight rates.
In Peking on March 9 the Japanese minister delivered a communication to the Chinese foreign minister which China says implies Japan will use force if China does not accept its recent demands.
At the annual Lackey horse sale in Cambridge Ind today 400 horses go under the hammer. Of these 137 are record horses and 183 have had fast trials as the event opens and will run through riding time.
In Waukegan six candidates appear on the mayoral nomination ticket and forty one seek the four city commission seats under the commission plan. The field includes many business men among the contenders.
Prices of foodstuffs soar and housewives seek economy by buying where dollars go farther. The newspaper ad pages become a crucial source of guidance for solving household problems and help manufacturers reach more customers.
Real estate activity shows resilience as buyers return and listings linger. Brokers cite steady demand in urban neighborhoods while suburban inventory remains higher, keeping prices stable but not rising sharply.
Residents back a city wide cleanup as health officers urge action to improve sanitation. Daily cleanup days will be organized and debris hauled to dumps. Citizens are asked to act now to aid officers, end political divides, and restore Monroe to a healthier, cleaner "Parlor City."
Miss Miller uses last year’s lessons to pre arrange orders for Ouachita Canning Club girls. The group’s tomatoes and fruits are praised as equal to or better than outside shipments and sold locally with a guarantee. Households and grocers are urged to buy and request these home canned goods.
New Orleans officials report a board quarrel over dismissing Alic J. Burke, superintendent, spurring a special session set for March 22 to consider the probe commission’s finding of unfitness. Deadlock split on immediate action and reinstatement letter from James D. Rankin fueled the dispute.
In St. Louis on March 9, the Gould family lost their seats on the boards of Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain after representatives of the Gould interests were removed from the directors of both railways.
Heavy snow fell in North Texas including Teves and Dallas on March 9. The snow was heavy yet melted quickly reducing fears of fruit damage as residents reported slick roads and brief disruption.
The citizens of Monroe plan a small gold star badge to honor H. D. Apgar as he becomes mayor and chief of police in May. Subscriptions up to one dollar will fund the gift, with the badge to be displayed at Youngblood-Foster Jewelry Company and inscribed on the back.
Judge R D Webb in Caddo District Court will issue a writ of injunction to block the police jury from enforcing last Thursday's election provisions after wets carried the measure. The main issue is whether the police jury must post a $100 bond to indemnify the city for liquor license revenue loss under act 175 of 1902, with dry forces contending no bond is required but the commission arguing there is no explicit exemption.
Miss Marie Miller directs the Girls' Canning Club in the parish and expands work this season to find markets for tomatoes. The club expects to finish spring with summer plans despite the first year's discouraging handicap and slow start.
The district attorney said Evelyn Thaw will probably appear at the Thaw trial. She testified against him before and now believes he is persecuted and is willing to help. The jury is seated and the trial for conspiracy and escaping Matteawan proceeds.
United States ships are not mentioned. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce assigns territory tasks to finance committees across streets and businesses in Monroe and West Monroe. The Finance Committee and Executive Committee will meet at 8 o clock to finalize refinancing plans and discuss wartime impacts and future cooperation.
An appeal from the Associated Charities seeks a permanent home for a lively curley haired two year old boy whose mother is paralyzed. The charity warns against indiscriminate aid and urges reporting during designated hours at their St John and Wood streets headquarters.
Washington ordered two Atlantic fleet battleships from Guantanamo to Vera Cruz after a morning White House meeting with President Wilson. Rear Admiral Fletcher will choose a flagship and command arrangements. Carranza denies Obregon hindered food or shipments to Mexico City as Consul Silliman’s note prompts cabinet discussion. The note warns of American action if foreigners’ interests remain unsafe and signals a policy shift toward Mexico.
Richard R. Kenney and six Delaware men face trial in U S District Court on charges of conspiracy to obtain money from the sale of unsound fire insurance policies and using the mails for that purpose.
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