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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1916
Page
1
Colonel Pleasant issues a loud warning that election laws will be enforced in the third district against Republican bosses. The veteran official urges compliance and signals a crackdown on any illicit influence during the forthcoming voting period.
Residents of Alexandria failed to attend a Parker Center event as the self-nominated Republican Progressive candidate Haseen drew a sparse crowd. The meeting highlighted low public turnout amid local political tension in the city.
Reports from Thibodeaux Crowley and Vermilion mark Democratic tours led by Ransdell Mou ton and others amid a bipolar climate. Sugar parishes signal the Progressive demise after Congress repealed the Underwood sugar schedule by 346 to 14. Parker visits Rapides Theatre facing tough questions on black voter registration and eligibility in the Progressive bid.
In Roanoke Virginia on March 14 Jack Allen brother of Sit and Floyd Allen is killed in the Mount Airy North Carolina area. Officers seek Will McGraw in connection with Allen's killing and the assassination of Carrel county court officials.
A historic call from the Monroe Chamber of Commerce urges every businessperson professional and citizen to join and support the city’s upbuilding. It emphasizes collective effort from bankers physicians merchants and workers to create a spirit of mutual help and to back the chamber with time and moral support as plans for the year unfold.
Citizens in Road Districts 1 and 2 will gather at the Courthouse for a joint meeting on road improvements. Judge A. A. Gupley will give an address and speakers will share information. all residents are urged to attend with friends.
Authorities from the United States and Mexico are unsure of the exact location of the Villas, with officials offering limited information. The uncertain status hinders cross border coordination and investigation. No further details were provided.
American forces move toward Casas Grandes about sixty miles from where Col Dodd’s column crossed the border. General Pershing plans to redivide his force and start a systematic search for Villa from near the heart of the region. No clashes reported, and Funston keeps expedition details confidential as Pershing maintains field lines and wireless communication.
The Progressive Republican party selected officers to serve at the state election April 18 from the local campaign committee list. Ward assignments include L L Smith and J A Perry in 1-A, Moore and Rabb in 2, and several other named members across wards. Some nominees previously failed in Democratic primaries. continued from Page eight.
Forces under American command press through desolate Chihuahua Sonora terrain in pursuit of Villa. Reports say General Calles strengthens passes to block retreat while Mexican garrisons near Casas Grandes area may oppose. Villa’s location remains uncertain though widely believed in the mountains nearby.
Report from Verdun indicates German forces have abandoned operations along the Verdun sector as the allied defense stiffens and supplies tighten. Military observers describe the move as the failure of a drive that could not overcome French and allied positions.
Paris says since Thursday night attacks on Fort Vaux Verdun defenses hold firm with no German gains. Artillery limited, battles near Le Mort Homme quiet. German efforts continue elsewhere including Balkans and Doramont. Meuse depots blown by French near Champneuville while a small Belgian area skirmish ends in repulsion. British retreat in Mesopotamia noted.
The Russo front shows little action while Petrograd reports Russians have captured Mamakhutan from the Turks, about sixty miles west of Erzerum on the Euphrates. Turks pursue hard, but no major shifts in positions observed.
New York on March 17 reports the death of Dr Nathan Crose Bozeman a famed gynecologist at his home from pneumonia with typhoid fever. Born Feb 13 1856 in Montgomery Alabama his father Dr Nathan Bozeman served as chief surgeon under Stonewall Jackson and his mother Frances Lamar was daughter of Justice Henry Lamar of Macon Georgia. A day later New York notes the start of the national senior indoor championships of the A A U with top entrants from across the country.
A Parish Democratic Executive Committee meeting at the courthouse selected twenty five delegates to represent Ouachita parish at the state convention in Baton Rouge on May 23. Judge Ben C. Dawkins was named chairman of the delegation, while Chairman Randle was authorized to finalize the list and publish names later.
Associated Press reports that southeastern railroads and their machinists and allied crafts reached a full settlement today. Companies grant pay increases from 1 to 3? cents per hour and establish a minimum rate for all crafts. Included lines are Southern, New Orleans and Northeastern, Alabama and Vicksburg, Cincinnati and New Orleans, Texas and Pacific, and Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific.
Americans at Casas Grandes report that Villa is far ahead of U S soldiers in control of the area with stronger positions and greater mobility, signaling a pronounced leadership gap and potential shift in local dynamics during the period.
Secretary of War Baker said there is calm along the border with only brief excitement at Tampico. American cavalry camps at Colon iadublan near Casas Grandes, while a road leads to Galena district. Surmised tensions with Carranza authorities over Casas Grandes eased.
Washington says Pershing’s expedition is punitive not an invasion with no intent to occupy Mexican towns. General Gaviera reports not to occupy Casas Grandes while Tampico unrest is not linked to the pursuit. Villa battles resume near Canon Chorrites with commanders Madrid and Reyes named.
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