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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1915
Page
1
A brief note surveys historic spending on ammunition in artillery trade, highlighting heavy costs and wartime economic impact. The record emphasizes the large sums exchanged and the evolving value of military stores in the era.
London reports a colossal artillery clash on April 25 26 near Ypres with thousands of guns in near continuous action. Canadian supply column aided the front by keeping ammunition flowing while German and Allied planes braved heavy fire and strong winds.
Clyde Nicholson aged 19 was stabbed seven times in a fatal clash with 15 year old Barr Corry outside a church at Arizona seven miles east of Homer Louisiana. Corry surrendered to the sheriff and is held on the murder charge as a deep communal gloom spreads through the prominent families involved.
The observer recalls a sky battle over Belgium with German anti aircraft and British sky guns firing above dotted aircraft. From a hill Belgian peasants plough and a nearby football match features before men march to the trenches under sunset fires on the Cloth Hall ruins in Ypres.
Birmingham Alabama May 17 The Interstate Cottonseed Crushers Convention opened today and will run three days with President C I Ives presiding. The gathering is extended as new problems confront the future of the cottonseed industry.
Tokio May 17 The Japanese Diet opened today called by the Emperor for a three week session. The main topic is the ongoing negotiations with China and the results thereof attracting strong interest among legislators.
Bishop Van de Ven visited St. Matthew's in Alexandria for confirmation of 37. He urged Catholics to defend the faith, prepare youths for adulthood, and oppose anti Catholic intolerance while praising Italian Catholics and the parish's zeal. He warned against secular dangers and urged regular communion and religious education.
In Minneapolis on May 17 Norwegians celebrated the 101st anniversary of Norway's independence. Gathered at Pordins Park they held morning ceremonies near Olefull's statue decorated for the occasion with Mayor Wallace G. Nye among the speakers.
The annex to the old M. C. A. property now owned by Majur Bros. used as an apartment house was badly damaged by fire at 9 o'clock Saturday night. Roof and interior destroyed. loss estimated at 3000 with insurance. Roomers and renters lost belongings. building is a large frame structure and firemen contained the blaze.
Associated Press reports from Hermosillo that Consul Hostetter says the Yaqui valley situation is under control. Admiral Howard, who set out from San Diego, turned back upon learning the situation had cleared.
Both branches of the Louisiana General Assembly opened at noon with new members sworn in. Charges by T. T. Webb of Monroe regarding Secretary of State Millsaps drew attention, while talk of a constitutional convention grew, with New Orleans likely hosting. The Senate endorsed President Wilson's note to Germany in the afternoon.
Prof W B Clarke Baton Rouge presided as Paul Jones from Louisiana college won the oratorical contest Anna Jones from the Normal won the declamation contest the Normal won the quartet contest M Stafford of the Natchitoches normal received the Schnack loving cup for thirteen points and the St Charles college violin quartet impressed attendees Mayor Whittington of Alexandria presided at last night's literary contests
Baton Rouge May 17 A special session called by Governor Hall opens to tackle thirty three subjects. Expected to last three to four weeks. Key issues include possible constitutional convention, bans on corporate campaign contributions, primaries regulation, and scrutiny of the American Sugar refinery operations in Louisiana.
Memphis Tenn May 17 The joint committee of shippers and railroad men begins work to adjust lumber freight rates east and west of the Mississippi River. The board includes sixteen members eight from each side with equal railroad and lumberman representation and aims to end bickering and delays.
Willilm Mieri wether a former money order clerk for the Southern Express Company confessed to robbing the company safe early Saturday of $8,000. He guided officers to an alley where he had hidden $7,200 under a small box.
President Wilson reviews sixty four U.S. Navy ships in the Hudson port parade aboard the Mayflower. He arrives early, conducts a morning and afternoon review, then sails near the Statue of Liberty as the fleet passes before him. Secret service, mounted police, and a six hundred-strong detective force secure the route.
London suffers a day with no street car service as drivers and conductors strike for higher pay. They demand more than a war bonus as a settlement, disrupting transit across the capital.
Chicago May 17 The motion to quash indictments against police officials in the Hoyne graft investigation will be heard today by Judge John M O Connor Arguments will be heard The trial of former Captain John J Halpin and three other ex officers is set for May 24 If the case goes to trial confessions from crooks and confidence men are expected to be introduced
Results from the intercollegiate association meet in Rapides Theatre Saturday night show the State Normal winning the band contest prize along with Southwestern Institute. The award was presented by the judges.
News dispatches report up to six thousand Armenians killed in a mass slaughter with urgent aid needed. German aircraft bomb Callas, killing two. Frontier clashes continue between Italian and Austrian troops amid Italy’s war decision expected today. Forties women allegedly killed and hundreds hurt in Triste uprising.
A May 15 dispatch from the Russian consul at Urumiah, Persia, states six thousand Armenians were massacred at Van in Asiatic Turkey. Armenians are said to defend themselves as best they can and aid is urgently needed.
An official Lisbon dispatch reports disturbances erupting again last night. A new ministry governs amid calls for citizens to resume work and avoid riot punishment. details remain scarce.
The Associated Press reports a fire on a steamer carrying cotton cargo for San Francisco from Yokohama with 206 passengers aboard. Details are unavailable, and the vessel is due to dock in Yokohama tomorrow.
West Point Mississippi May 17 state convention of the Mississippi Press Association opened with editors gathering to discuss state affairs through Wednesday.
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