English Resolve Hardens After Lusitania Sinking
Amid the Lusitania disaster the English public displays intensified fighting spirit and demand for vengeance as tensions rise and unity strengthens across cities and ports.
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13 May 1915
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
1
Will Make Sacrifices Wilful Destruction of Vessel
London May 12 The Lusitania disaster has bitten deeply into British public mood sparking hatred and thirst for vengeance. Officers and civilians describe a shift from stoic resolve to intense anger and a desire for retaliation amid talks Germany may push the United States toward war and embolden harsher treatment of foreigners in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sustania
Lusitania Negg
Fry
Lusitenia
Germany
England
Oxford
United States
Belgium
Berlin
Gerard
Diely Telegraph
United States and Britain Face Moral Duty in War
The author argues that Germany now acts as its own law and urges collective action. He warns that protests have limited effect on a nation driven by madness and calls on allied societies to punish through united effort and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Monroe Gunner Is Prize Winner In Southern Trap Shoot
J I Chipley of Greenwood South Carolina won the preliminary handicap in the Interstate Trap Shooters Association southern tournament with a score of 92 from the 18 yard line. J T Austin of Monroe Louisiana took second after a shoot off. Andrews of Spartanburg and E R Tensill of Blytheville also high in the finals. Professionals and amateurs competed as the event concluded with the southern handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
J. I. Chipley
Greenwood
S. C
E. R. Tensill
Blytheville
Ark
Walter Huff
Macon
Gow
A. B. Richardson
Wilmington
Del
Court upholds Mon roe West Monroe switch case ruling
The Supreme Court affirmed Judge Bruno’s decision in the Monroe West Monroe switching case and set aside the Railroad Commission’s three dollar per car charge. The ruling reestablishes V. S. & P. Ry rates, mostly five dollars per car, prompting the Chamber of Commerce traffic committee to plan talks on rate adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Hs
W. M. Barrow
Supreme Court
Bruno
Monroe-West Monroe
Railroad Commission
Borrow
The
Chamber of Commerce
Advertising by Daily Newspapers Boosts Local Sales
The piece argues national advertisers should focus on newspaper columns to reach local dealers and consumers. It cites lower costs and higher impact, urging manufacturers to contact the Bureau of Advertising, American Newspaper Publishers Association, World Building, New York, for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers, Association, World Building
New York
Judge Parker Urges US Will for World Peace
Judge Parker calls on the United States to openly declare its will toward world peace urging citizens to express their commitment and support for peaceful international relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Parker
Parker Urges League Of Nations After War
Alton B. Parker urges U S join a league of great nations after the war to avoid future armed conflicts. He says President Wilson should know American sentiment and favors a world court with a Council of Conciliation to submit disputes before war. He lauds the U S Supreme Court as prototype and backs binding signatories to non-justiciable disputes to a council before any declaration of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cleveland
Alton B. Parker
New York
World Court Congress
United States
Wilson
Council of
United Stated
Supreme Court
Parker
Lumans
Marquis de Malois
Supreme Court of the United States
League of the Great Nations
Council of Conciliation
British Reply to German Charge on Lusitania
Official circles in London publish Britain's response to Germany's justification for torpedoing the Lusitania. Britain cites Tirpitz’s submarine blockade plans and German infractions of international law, saying reprisals followed German actions while Britain upheld noncombatant safety. Continued on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
State Department
Washington
Admiral von Tirpitz
Great Britain
His
United States Questioned on Joining League of Nations
The speaker notes the proposal that signatory powers form a league and use joint military force to prevent war among members until disputes are settled by a tribunal or conciliation council. The central issue for the United States is whether to join such a league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judicial Tribunal
Council of Conciliation
United States
Congress
Faith and Order World Conference Report Urges Unity
Houston May 12 The report of the commission to confer with other denominations on a world conference for faith and order was submitted by Dr E C Dargan chairman The movement seeks a universal creed uniting denominations The commission proposes a standing committee oversee unity efforts and urges reaffirmation of interest and sympathy for Christians pursuing closer unity in the spirit and truth in Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Houston
Texas
Eset Ox Commission
E. C. Dargan
Protestant Episcopal Church
Jesus
Battle ship torpedoed in the Pardanelles battle
British fighting machine sent to the bottom after torpedo attack in the Dardanelles. The action reflects naval losses in the strait as forces engage in ongoing hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bottomo
Pardanelles
British Navy Sinks Turkish Vessels. Goliath Torpedoed in Dardanelles
A British submarine struck in the Dardanelles sinking two Turkish gunboats and a transport. The battleship Goliath was torpedoed today with about 750 crew lost. Unofficial dispatches claim allied land gains and Turkish forts impaired by fleet fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dardanelles
Sea of Marmora
Lusitania Victims Recovered Near Shull Amid Stormy Search
Heavy rain and rough seas hindered the salvage of Lusitania victims near Shull as six more bodies were recovered and others were found under a life raft. The Transylvania voyage nears the war zone as excitement spreads through southern Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transylvania
War Zone
Queenstown
Shull
Ireland
Baptists Endorse Wilson's War Stand
Houston May 113 delegates representing 2 500 000 Baptists approved President Wilson's stance amid wartime difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Houston
Baptist Convention
Alabama Supreme Court Upholds Liquor Ad Ban
Montgomery May 13 The Alabama Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of the law prohibiting liquor advertisements in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama Supreme Court
Alabama
No Change in Attitude Toward Mexico Report
Washington May 13 No change in the attitude of the United States toward Mexico has resulted from the report of Duval West, President Wilsons personal representative in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Mexico
Duval West
Wilson
Railroad Benefit Drive Spurs Tax Assessment Debate
Police Jury on Wednesday formed a committee with Representative J. T. Bryant to review city assessment rolls and consider raising taxes on all property classes. Residents push back against an increase that funds a five mill levy for the Little Rock and Monroe Railway, a line seen as costly with limited local benefit, and set to expire this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Bryant
Little Rock
Monroe
Note Demands Reparations Over Loss of American Lives
Opponents charge a police jury tax action will enrich tax holders while yielding no parish revenue for city residents. In district court Attorney Percy Sandel argues for plaintiffs in Haynes Ross and Webb vs Police Jury to void the Bryant timber and property assessment contract, noting property inside city limits isn’t parish taxed and Webb paid no parish taxes. The case raises questions of jurisdiction over city assessments as President Wilson’s stance is reported with firm tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Sandel
G B. Haynes
Hope Ross
T. T. Webb
Bryant
Webb
Pat Crowe Believed Held in Monroe Jail
Police report Harold Greer alias Slim arrested in Helena Ark with stamps linked to the West Monroe post office robbery. A man calling himself Mason Taylor, likely Pat Crowe, is in custody, and Tom Welch known as Shorty also jailed. They face highway robbery charges if not tied to the Monroe case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Greer
Slim
Helena
Ark
West Monroe
Greer
Mason Taylor
Roper
Lawrence
Taylor
Pat Crowe
Cudahy
Omaha
Neb
Tom Welch
Shorty
J. T. Coffee
Eleventh Street
Coffee
Welch
Crowe
British Plan to Repatriate Male Enemies Over Military Age
Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that all male enemies of England over military age will be repatriated. Women and children in suitable cases will also be repatriated, though some might remain. The government will segregate all adult male enemies for their safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Asquith Today
House of Commons
England
Wilson cites German acts. Lusitania note to be published Friday
President Wilson prepares a note to Germany criticizing wartime acts including the Lusitania sinking and attacks on neutral ships. Secretary Bryan says the message will be 1200 to 1500 words, sent via Rome and Vienna in code to Germany. The document insists on strict accountability, reparations, neutrals’ rights, and a guarantee against future attacks on noncombatants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Lusitania
Bryan
Rome
Vienna
Berlin
United States
British Isles
Falaba
Leon C. Thresher
Cushing
Striet
High Seas
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Monroe Gunner
World Conference ON Faith and Order
Austria
Italy
Petrograd
Godicia
Arras
Humanity
United
Lyceum Theatre
Charles Chaplin
Edna Mayo
Bryant Washburn
Richard Travers
Robert Leonard
Ella Hall
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