17 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1916
Page
1
Reported heavy losses in a southern sector of the allied Russian front amid ongoing Italian and French operational activity. Military observers note increasing attention from French and allied commands as operations intensify and preliminary gains are analyzed.
In the Argonne forest French guns pound German positions northwest of Varennes and near Montfaucon while German claims deny a firm foothold on Le Mort Hommel. Patrol engagements occur on the Russian front. On the Isonzo, Italian forces press against Austrian lines around Podgora and San Martino with mixed outcomes and heavy casualties reported by both sides.
Paris reports General Joseph Simeon Callient resigns due to ill health as General Charles Roque is named his successor. In New York a $12,9 8 199 check clears, one of the nation’s largest, drawn by Mechanics and Metals National Bank to Guaranty Trust Company for Minvale Steel and Ordinance bonds sold by a banking syndicate.
Washington March 11 Secretary Baker asked Congress to appropriate 103000 for repairing sea coast defenses at Galveston damaged by a recent tornado. He called the repairs an imperative necessity.
The 1915 cotton seed crushed total is 4,182,466 tons, down from 5,779,665 tons in 1914. Linters yield 800,780 tons, versus 854,000 last year. State breakdown shows Alabama 426,080 and Texas 1,190,153 among others.
The White Way along Monroe business streets draws visitors from other cities and improves the town’s appearance. J B Baby of Shreveport urged business leaders to extend the White Way toward Five Points. Suggestions include extending on St John street from DeSiard to Wood streets as business interests push for expansion.
Local report notes dissolution among Parker ranks as prominent citizens in the Third District leave the Republican Progressive movement.
Senator Ransdell cited Robert Ewing's work to save Louisiana sugar from free tariff status, recounting White House talks and a three year extension plea. Gilmore returns to Democrats, saying Progressives lack issue in the Third District. Democratic meetings in Thibodaux and Lafayette frame a push to unite voters for the party.
The Chamber of Commerce reorganization gains momentum with a finance committee meeting at City Hall outlining an upcoming fundraising campaign. President Gibbs named Burton H. Wolf to lead the retail dealers division. McHenry’s agriculture and road committee issued a road district bond campaign plan and seeks unanimous support for the good road election.
News from Rapides parish reports a surge in political activity with 60 already registered and 600 applying to registrar R M Heterwick for registration amid John M Parker's tour. District Attorney J H Morrison and ex Gov Jd Y Sanders were in New Roads for events while Charles K Fuqua of Democratic headquarters, who had a serious operation, rested easier.
Berlin reports German forces repulsed two French assaults on Deadman's height. Constantinople says British troops retreating along the Tigris below Kut el Amara after defeat near Felachie on March 8, with Turkish forces in pursuit.
Citizens from Road Districts 1 and 2 will gather at the Courthouse on Thursday March 23 for a joint mass meeting. Judge A A Gunby will give the address and discuss road improvement efforts. Bring friends and hear capable speakers.
Early reports indicate advancing American expeditionary guard may engage Villa forces this afternoon as tensions rise. Military units prepare for potential clashes near the border amid uncertain skies and evolving strategic plans.
Associated Press reports from El Paso dated March 17 say border anxiety grows as an American expedition under General Pershing moves toward Villa territory in the Mexican mountains near Casos Granules. Unconfirmed claims of enemy sniping circulate, while a Monterey explosion kills Carranza soldiers and civilians. Washington cites satisfactory Carranza assurances and expects no trouble from Carrancistas as the pursuit costs rise.
Fort Sam Houston reports from San Antonio on March 17 state the American expedition has had no casualties and no clashes with Villa to date. No sniping has been reported.
The House passed the administration bill to keep the one cent per pound sugar tariff, with 346 voting for and 14 against. The measure, opposed by several Democrats and one Socialist, now goes to the Senate as debate drew bipartisan scrutiny of tariff policy.
In a congressional exchange, Mr Kitchin argues the free sugar clause is necessary due to reduced imports from the European war, while denouncing the Payne Aldrich law. Mr Cannon defends keeping the tariff and calls for revision, reflecting party platform tensions.
Washington March 17 The Senate approved Senator La Follette’s resolution endorsing the president’s plan to send a punitive expedition into Mexico and assuring Mexicans that the action is strictly punitive in nature.
The first armored motor battery organized in the United States will be mustered into the New York national guard Saturday night. The unit’s equipment costs exceed $190,000 funded by several wealthy New York men.
Mobile Alabama March 16 Mobile County officials report a strong majority voted to implement universal dipping to eradicate the lst ile tick. This marks the first Gulf Coast county to approve compulsory tick eradication.
Fragmented note reports the Carranza army is not active and mentions support for annexation. No clear dates or names other than the Carranza reference.
Reports from the Punitive expedition headquarters claim six to seven American soldiers were hit by Mexican snipers while marching toward Villa. General Pershing’s force, encamped south of New Mexico, reported no direct encounter with Mexicans and indicated unimpeded progress into Mexico. Continued on Page Three.
Tomorrow Paramount Corporation presents Mackson Arbuckle in a five act feature of home and politics The Reform Candidate. Sunday Metro Baward Brenon and Grace Valentine in Black Fear Wednesday Vaieska Stuart in The Immigrant and the first episode of The Strange Cause of Mary Page Henry Walthal Edna Mayo. Child interpretive dancer Mary Gillespie in Perfume of Caring.
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