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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1915

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Meat Of The American Note Meaning

Fragmentary text suggests officials caution against misinterpreting a core note about meat in the American context. No clear dates or named entities present.

President Wilson Demands German Concessions Over Lusitania

Washington notes US demands Germany must disavow sinkings of Lusitania and other ships, pay reparations, end submarine warfare, and abandon Tirpitz policy. The note presses for a clear German reply on peace or war and warns of grave consequences.

Washington United States Nor Germany Germam Admiral von Tirpitz

German Submarine Policy Sparks War Debate in Washington

The piece discusses officials in Washington weighing Germany's possible concessions to avoid a war with the United States. It notes a conciliatory German embassy stance but highlights President Wilson's firm stand on submarine policy. Germany faces a choice to refuse, discuss, or risk war based on its next move.

Washington Germany United States Hut Count von Berrstorff Wilson United State

Temperance Society Jubilee Celebrations Planned

In seven major cities tomorrow the fiftieth anniversary of the National Temperance Society will be celebrated with services in Chicago Los Angeles Atlanta Philadelphia New York Brooklyn and Boston. Prominent churchmen and laymen will speak.

Union Press Association Chicago The National Temperance Society Los Angeles Atlanta Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston

New Grocery Store Opens in Bezone Building

The Breard-Walker Grocer Co. Ltd. opened its new Bezone building store on DeSiard street with Herbert Breard and Percy Walker in charge. The firm offers staples and fancy groceries including Curtis Bros. canned goods and St. Charles coffee and tea. Interior features white enamel fixtures and sanitary design.

Breard-Walker Grocer Co., Ltd Bezone DeSiard Street Herbert Breard Percy Walker Curtis Bros St. Charles

WINS ON COURT RULINGS AFFIRM RAILWAY RATE ORDER

The Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision nullifying the Railroad Commission order. The case concerns charges on switching cargo between Monroe and West Monroe by the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Railway. Order No. 1498 nullified 807 and set a $3.00 per car rate.

News-Star Railroad Commission Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacishc Railway Co Monroe West Monroe Supreme Court

More Ships Are Needed Dinner

A terse wartime brief calls for more ships with the plea more ships are needed to sustain supply and support defense efforts amid ongoing mobilization.

Navy League Dinner Urges Bigger Fleet For National Defense

At a New York Navy League dinner on May 15 leaders including Dr Lyman Abbott and Franklin D Roosevelt pressed for a larger navy. Abbott warned disarmament would bring international anarchy while Roosevelt stressed education of the public on national defense and naval readiness. Admiral Fletcher noted isolation had dulled U S vigilance as officers and League members toured the Atlantic fleet aboard the Wyoming.

New York Navy League Col Robt. M. Thompson Lyman Abbott Germany White House Franklin D. Roosevelt Navy Congress Haiti Admiral Fletcher America Atlantic Wyoming

Former Louisiana State Senator Sought for Attempted Murder

Amite City May 15. Former State Senator Eugene Watson of Fluker La is being sought by Sheriff Ballard on an attempted murder charge filed by his wife Mrs Watson. She also seeks a peace bond. The alleged incident followed a Friday clash at the Watson home with Watson reportedly absent most of last week and later allegedly grabbing a shotgun.

Amite City Eugene Watson Fluker Ballard Amite

Prominent Tangipahoa Politician Linked to Attack

Mrs. Watson escaped harm when a weapon pointed at her was checked by a domestic intervention. She fled to Richard Kent in Flicker for protection, was moved to Amite under C. F. Hyde’s care, and the accused, Watson, faces charges. Sheriff Ballard heads to Finker to arrest him. the man was a Tangipahoa political figure and former state legislator under Governor Sanders.

Sanders

Mayor rearranging street car service details

Mayor H. D. Apgar plans a new street car timetable to aid residents on South Jackson street and Lee avenue. The Riverside Southside and Lee Avenue lines will be merged with through cars from Forsyth Park to city limits, using four cars and a fifteen minute interval. An additional belt line car will run to Iron Mountain depot, also on a fifteen minute schedule. East Side service will run one car from DeSiard street to the city power plant on a 22 minute timetable, replacing the current 20 minute service. Inauguration awaits sidings construction.

H. D. Apgar South Jackson Street Lee Avenue Riverside Southside Forsyth Park Iron Mountain Depot DeSiard Street City Power Plant

Bishop Van De Ven to Confer Confirmation at St Hyacinth

Rt Rev Bishop Van De Ven of Alexandria arrives tonight to confirm a class of thirty three tomorrow at 9 30 am. The bishop will officiate church and cemetery visitation and confer communion at 6 30 am mass. Baptismal vows and Marian consecration renewal occur at 4 pm followed by benediction and a reception for teachers and pupils. The first St Joseph Italian Society meeting follows at the hall with plans for its future. Public invited to all services.

van de Ven Alexandria St. Hyacinth’s Academy St. Joseph's Italian Society

Secretary McAdoo and Williams file answer to bank suit

The May 15 report says Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams filed their answers to Riggs National Bank’s injunction suit. They deny conspiracy to wreck the bank and attach affidavits. McAdoo charges the bank violated the law in several respects.

Associated Press Washington McAdoo Williams Today Riggs National Bank

Barnhard Dernberg Plans U S Departure Soon

Dr Barnhard Dernberg longtime unofficial spokesman for Emperor William will leave the United States voluntarily soon. His decision follows displeasure voiced by President Wilson and other officials and was conveyed as a personal choice at the German embassy.

Washington Barnhard Dernberg William United States Wilson Dernberg

State School Is Now Ready Superintendent Moore II Stirs A Statement

A formal notice from Superintendent Moore II confirms the state school is ready and signals attention to an upcoming Institute conference. The statement emphasizes readiness, planning, and continued coordination with state education officials.

Louisiana Training Institute Opens Plans for Boys Admission

W H Moore, superintendent, outlines that the Louisiana Training Institute is not a prison. Two cottages will house forty boys each, with admission through juvenile court and at no charge. The institution will include a school, chapel, cottages, dairy, and workshops with married couples as cottage foster parents and overnight staff to supervise.

W. H. Moore Louisiana Training Institute Treining Institute Ouachita Fea

Germany proposes arbitration on institution construction plans

Germany may propose to arbitrate the question of construction as plans are prepared for a barn and industrial buildings. Efforts aim to secure funds at the extra session of the General Assembly to build and equip these facilities, essential to the institution's economical development and maintenance.

General Assembly

Filtration Plant Dedication Aids St Louis Water Supply

Water works experts from across America attended the Cincinnati convention and joined St Louis officials at the dedication of a new Chain of Rocks filtration plant. The facility will deliver 160 million gallons of pure water daily. Mayor Kiel spoke along with other officials.

Union Press St. Louis America Cincinnati Kiel Chain of Rocks

Revolutionary Movement in Portugal Suppresses Cities

Madrid reports a grave upheaval in Portugal with disturbances in Lisbon Oporto Ciambra and Santarem. Telegraph and telephone lines are reported down and troops appear unable to control the populace. A Reuters dispatch adds that Dr Costa a former Portuguese premier has been assassinated.

Associated Presa London Madrid Portugal Lisbon Oporto Ciambra Santarem Reuter Dr. Costa

Italians Form New Cabinet Under Garibaldi Veteran

Giuppi Marcora, a Garibaldi veteran, to form a new Italian cabinet to steer the country through the crisis. Rome believes he can assemble a diverse group representing opposing factions with backing from the retiring premier. Italy has renounced its alliance with Austria and Germany recently. In the east and west, armies stall while fighting persists. Russia claims the Bukovina front line shattered, though Austrian sources do not confirm. The Danish steamer Martha was sunk by a submarine. eighteen crew members were saved.

Associated Press Giuppi Marcora Italy Rome Austria Germany Russia Bukowina Martha

German arbitration proposal and U S note delay

London reports Germany favors arbitration on Lusitania sinking while Washington weighs suspending submarine attacks. Officials say lives may be lost if warfare continues during talks. Ambassador Gerard in Berlin had not received the note by last night. delivery efforts are underway as Wilson remains inactive awaiting the German response.

Gerard Associated Press London Exchange Telegraph Today Amsterdam Berlin Veissische Zeeitung Germany Washington Wilson

Titanic Owners Sue to Determine Liability

In New York on May 15, the Oceanic Steam Navigation Co. seeks a court ruling on whether its liability for the Titanic disaster is limited to 92 000, the value of lifeboats and wreck recovered property. The hearing is set for Monday as suits for millions of dollars seek damages for loss of life and property.

New York United States District Court Oceanic Steam Navigation Co

Indians Surround Americans Near Esperanza Sono ra

Fifty American men are surrounded by Yaqui Indians near Esperanza Sonora, according to advices received by ranch owner Charles O'Brien. A Villa force is said to be en route to aid the Americans.

Associated Press Los Angeles Esperanza Sonora Charles O'Brien

Strike Proclaimed in Milan Amid Citywide Occupation

A strike was proclaimed in Milan on May 15 as protest against political events. Troops occupy strategic points across the city and maintain order.

Associated Press Rome Milan

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