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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1916
Page
1
Louisiana political conflicts heat up as Senator Broussard, 18, faces scrutiny and local factions clash over policy, power, and public display of grievances. The piece highlights partisan tensions and contentious moves within the state capitol.
A Louisiana dispute unfolds in Washington as Senator Broussard attacks Senator Ransdell and defends his own role in obtaining a tariff extension. Ransdell counterclaims misstatements and clarifies who met the President during a critical conference while Broussard argues for Ewing credit in tariff policy.
Amid cheers the finance committee raised the reorganization fund to 6500 dollars last night as many subscribers were listed for today to add at least another thousand. Several names were omitted from yesterday’s published list and a long roster of donors including various companies and individuals was named.
A City Hall gathering on a plan to build two new Monroe schools expanded beyond a single section. A committee was formed to work with the school board and city officials, aiming for a city wide program and potential tax support. The session highlighted crowding at the current school with 1650 enrolled and discussed upgrading curricula.
Washington March 28 The appeal of the free sugar clause is 14.4 cents per pound today as Senate Democrats vote to substitute for the House repeal a resolution extending the present duty until 1920. Louisiana senators led opposition to the substitute.
A fire in an apartment house in Cleveland today killed Ethel Seaman and two unidentified men and burned others. A waitress testified a masked man bound and gagged her before setting the building ablaze as investigators hunt for the suspect.
A campaign has begun to build primary schools in two sections. The initiative aims to expand access to education by establishing new facilities in each area, signaling a coordinated effort to address local schooling needs.
An Englishman proposed using trained birds to attack Krupp plants by feeding them in arranged lines on walls to guide targeting. He suggested releasing the birds near Hessen to help deter the enemy, and the plan was shared with the War Inventions Board.
Washington March 28 a vote of the full membership of the House Judiciary Committee will decide today whether the Susan B Anthony amendment for woman suffrage will prevail in the chamber. The outcome hinges on party lines and committee support as supporters push for passage amid opposition concerns.
Washington March 28 The cabinet weighs the submarine crisis after the Sussex and Englishman incidents. It is unclear if action will follow until Germany is asked to confirm torpedoing. Lansing says the inquiry was made and a break with Germany seems not imminent unless Germany admits torpedoing.
J. Covington & Co. sue Louis Fox and others in district court to stop disclosure of liquor shipment lists filed by transportation firms. Petition claims lists, costly to compile, reveal confidential customers in dry areas and give competitors an advantage. Proceedings rely on Act 1908 and amendments and argue shipping lists breach law. hearing set for 16 o clock Saturday morning.
Associated Press dispatches from London and Rome report British ship Empress of Midland sunk with crew saved. Infantry activity around Verdun shows artillery fire easing. French attack breaches trench near Parroy forewest, with prisoners taken. Austro Italian front sees trench gains and countermoval near Valpiccalo. Russians activity in Galicia wanes. British air raids damage Turkish base at Rir el Hassanah. Sussex casualty count not exceeding fifty. Berlin announces fourth war loan subscriptions at 18.667 billion marks.
A grand jury report shows forty seven true bills issued from a panel examining seventy one cases. The document details indictments returned and highlights court action pending on cited matters.
After an eight day session the Ouachita parish grand jury reported 47 true bills among 71 cases. The panel condemned courthouse conditions and janitorial service, urged a new building, and found no violations of the Gay-Shattick law or immigration evasion. Several indictments for game laws and election law breaches were noted, with other matters carried over for future action.
Washington March 28 The Judiciary Committee voted to postpone indefinitely consideration of all suffrage and prohibition measures before it.
Cornelius Yensen, a Beizian, hiked from Montreal to Boston covering about 200 miles through snow covered terrain. After completing the arduous journey, Yensen was welcomed at the Boston frontier where observers noted the feat.
Chairman M H Marx of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce Transportation Department says the committee is active and has begun river transportation work. A telegram from New Orleans dated March 27 1918 states the Carter Packet Company stands ready to run the steamer Elam to Monroe as long as navigation allows with merchant support. The message asks Monroe to provide tonnage and confer with a representative to arrange service.
Citizens and players are urged to attend a 7:20 PM meeting at Monroe city hall to form a strong local baseball team for summer. The upcoming games against the Cubs next week prompt the gathering and decision on team organization. Washington report notes Mexico, Villa pursuit and American expedition logistics with officials awaiting Carranza replies.
Railroads threaten to halt cap edition services prompting industry leaders to evaluate impact. Officials warn disruption could affect production schedules across multiple regions as teams seek alternatives and contingency plans. Community businesses anticipate delays in daily notices and updates until a resolution is reached.
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American troops were reported about twenty miles behind Villa as General Pershing’s forces pushed to hem in Villa with a rapid cavalry drive. A front concentration of picked cavalry and a new base 126 miles south of Casas Grandes were noted, with pursuit likely to continue if railways can be used for American communications. Nearby reports from El Paso said Villa is fleeing southward with limited opposition and the railroad question could affect progress.
Local theatre showcases a Jones led performance titled Lydia Gilmore at the 5 and 10 venue. The production features a strong cast, brisk pacing, and a decisive closing act. Critics note vivid dialogue and tight staging enhancing the dramatic arc.
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