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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
1
Reports indicate large troop concentrations on the border as Car ranza allies prepare for possible action. Officials urge caution while monitoring developments near key border towns and ports.
A message from Douglas, Arizona to Senator Ashurst warns that Meatean soldiers have crossed the border near the Wood Hills of Chihuahua. The alert indicates border tensions rising with military movements reported near the mountain area.
In Chihuahua foothills American forces pressed toward Villa as heavy motor transport gave way to mule packs. Aglare red glow noted on both animals and men. Mexican spies were reportedly arrested. Washington reported no revolt by Gen. on that date.
San Antonio reports General Funston accepts Mexican accounts of Villa’s defeat by Americans and Carranzistas at Kloso near Nami qipi, though Pershing confirmation was not received. A Guam execution is noted in Washington as a marine brigade officer relays a Filipino’s homicide suicide tied to a Japanese merchant’s wife. A morning fire damages a cabin roof on Lo Grammont Street.
A largely attended meeting of the building committee accepted the architects recommendations and left future plans to the committees. Mann and Stearns of Little Rock and J. W. Smith of Monroe were chosen with preliminary drawings prepared. Working plans will be prepared, bids invited, and construction started as soon as materials costs stabilize.
Washington March 24 Senators denounced Americans who fund Villa at treason. Senator Lewis introduced a resolution in the Senate branding aiding Villa as treason. Telegrams showed border fear while Senator Stone urged calm. Cabinet discussed National Guard for border duty to free regulars. Gen Funston not seeking more troops.
The Monroe chamber effort shows strong early support with over 4500 dollars raised on the first day. Volunteers and progressives lined up for the finance committee as West Monroe backs the movement. A woman opened contributions with good wishes as an enthusiastic crowd tracked daily totals at eight o clock.
Sanders and item editor Sanders and item editor criticize Marshall Ballard and his newspaper with strong denouncement attributed to local figures. No further context available.
Sensational verbal clash in a New Orleans cafe pits former Gov. J Y Sanders against Marshall Ballard editor of the New Orleans Item. Sanders denounces Ballard’s statements as a lie about a St Mary negro ticket, vows to hold candidate John Walker responsible, and challenges correction requests amid a tense political atmosphere in Shreveport Times report.
At a Cosmopolitan hotel conference Democratic leaders map final three weeks of campaigning. Chairman L E Thomas predicts Pleasant will beat Parker by 30 000 plus votes. district plays set in Third Sixth Seventh with key rallies in Mansfield and Leesville. Pleasant campaigns in West Baton Rouge while Parker tours Tangipahoa and reads letters alleging Sanders sought Progressive nomination in 1914.
New York March 24 Dr Arthur Warren Waite accused of poisoning his father in law John E Peck a Grand Rapids millionaire denied the charge today after the district attorney announced a druggist voucher signed by Waite for arsenic purchase three days before Peck's death. Douglas March 24 Cenerz]alles military governor of Sonata denied reports that many Mexican troops reached Agus Prieta opposite Douglas. investigation showed no increase in troops at Azua Prieta.
London report says infantry fighting around Verdun slows while artillery remains active. French bombardments target Malancourt wood to deter German advances. Petrograd cites Russian attacks east with gains near Dvinsk and Lake Narocz, while Berlin disputes major successes and notes German losses. Official dispatch says Germans occupy two more French trenches near Haucourt northwest of Verdun.
Last night a board meeting decided to immediately contact a capable secretary for the Chamber of Commerce. The secretary must meet requirements as planned work demands an efficient man who can read and assist in carrying out the tasks. The board welcomes suggestions from its members.
Citizens hear speeches advocating road improvements as leaders urge faster funding and current projects. Officials tout economic gains and safer travel, while residents call for ongoing maintenance and decisive action. Community delegates stress local impact and shared responsibility.
A mass meeting at Ouachita Parish Court House energized support for road improvements. Districts No 1 and 2 would issue 200000 and 250000 bonds respectively with first year taxes about 3.5 mills, falling as assessed values rise. Speakers from Louisiana Good Roads Association urged pro tax votes, noting non residents would pay a large share and stressing county leaders, merchants, and women voters’ active backing.
Lieutenant Ernest H. Shackleton has returned from his Antarctic expedition to narrate the Antarctic on a meridian and secure for the British flag the honor of being the first flag to be taken from sea to sea across the South Pole realm while conducting scientific investigations in geology and a zeodetic survey.
Douglas I I worried scouts report de facto troops marching to Aqua Prieta as Dr J B H Newby, former Carranza surgeon, discusses Pershing’s chances to capture bandit chief and followers. Herrera’s revolt denied. Guiterrez blocks Villa, while desertions and poor rations weaken Carranza forces.
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