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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
1
A fragmentary note questions Broussard's influence in local politics with unclear details. The readable text suggests political sway or endorsements but provides no concrete dates, positions, or events to confirm the extent of influence.
In Lafay ette on March 29 the strong Democratic leadership backs Pleasant and Fernand Mouton amid voter discontent with Broussard. Opinion circulates that the party will mobilize to back the ticket as calls for unity echo through local headquarters.
A party delegation led by Pleasant and Monton visited Seott Ossin and Carencro with autos plastered in party symbols. Veterans and local leaders including Jerome Morton and Major Paul Dedouet rallied crowds while Mayer urged unity, condemning Parker as an emblem of elite exploitation and defending racial policy amid a charged political climate.
Washington March 20 Senate Ransdell of Louisiana urged President Wilson to back the House bill repealing the free sugar clause of the Underwood tariff. He argued that free sugar harms growing communities. The President said he would carefully consider the argument.
Associated Press reports from El Paso that the first rail shipments to General Pershing’s expedition are to depart Juarez today, with Carranza granting permission to use the Mexican Northwestern railroad. Villa is reportedly in the Namiquipa area, not far south. Washington imposes strict secrecy on General Funston about railway plans and potential immediate orders are unclear.
A terse political item notes opposition to American regard toward citizens and criticizes the government of the United States. The brief raises concerns about policy and leadership, signaling public dissatisfaction and debate over national priorities.
Washington reports circumstantial evidence accusing Germany of a new submarine campaign that violates rights of American travelers. The State Department seeks corroboration on attacks including Sussex, Manchester Engineer, Englishman, Eagle Joint, Tubantia, and Patria, with the next step pending Germany’s reply. Officials weigh punitive options and demand conclusive proof before action.
The finance committee reports daily support for the Chamber of Commerce campaign. The bio dial shows seven thousand dollars and backers hope steady progress. Skeptics fear uncertainty about the chamber’s outcome, but organizers aim for economical leadership and town development with every member's stake. Have you done your part.
Special to the News Star Alexandria March 30 Thomas Crowley former mayor of Alexandria killed himself by shooting himself in his head at 11 o clock today. Crowley served as mayor for many years and had a large circle of friends.
Villa reportedly escapes through a cordon of American and Carranza courtyards and porches as pursuit continues. No further details available in readable text.
Military authorities say Villa slipped through the cordon and is moving via the Santa Maria valley with roving bands observed nearby. Carranza authority allows restorations supplying punitive expedition mobilized from Columbus by motor trucks, quiet on both coasts as Associated Press notes.
Washington reports that quiet predominates on both Mexican coasts while a revolution led by Felix Diaz in southern Mexico escalates. European diplomats in Mexico City say Dinz is directing the movement and that its formidably rising, anti American stance is taking shape.
San Antonio March 29 General Funston received Carranzas permission to ship supplies over the Northwestern railroad to troops in Mexico pursuing Francisco Villa. The approval allows freight shipments to be billed to a civilian consignee, easing transport as Pershing forces advance inland. Officials hope official sanction will arrive soon to route stores from El Paso along the Northwestern to Casas Grandes, reducing reliance on long motor truck routes.
General Funston says orders will move quartermaster stores from El Paso to Casas Grandes for distribution by motor and rail to detachments marching south. Carranza’s permission as commercial freight halted plans. rail and rolling stock issues and waits for American crews temper logistical hopes as Villa is reported in the Santa Monica valley with friendly forces hindering scouts.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce board seeks a capable secretary to handle quarters and operations as rooms are secured in coming days. Progress for the city depends on cooperative members and a strong year of work. New subscribers include Rh P Webb J L Haase Ben Hirschman Dr W L Jeanes J W Smith Louis Lock Jno R Sanders T O Brown J Clayton Johnson Julius Kaliski J J Kaliski Co Joe Marx Jr Joe Marks C D Oakley North Louisiana Shingle Co Postal Telegraph Co D A Brown HR Speed broker J R Doonar T E Miley J R Lithepage.
British and French lines hold near Salonika as German forces halt inland actions. French aviators repelled a fresh German air raid on Saloniki while Meuse and Avoncourt wood battles continue. Strikes in British munition plants recalled as unconstitutional. Swiss Red Cross notes Serbian refugees’ peril. Salandra cites unity of purpose at Paris talks.
New York March 30 nearly four hundred thousand locomotive engineers firemen and trainmen will present demands for an eight hour day without pay reduction and overtime pay to the general managers of the railroads involved across the country today. A note on Portugal mentions the Azores as a key strategic possession about 1800 miles from the US coast.
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