20 May 1915
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
1
The article notes universal rejection of proposals amid rising tensions as two nations move closer to a formal declaration of war. It emphasizes urgent diplomacy failing to derail the conflict and outlines looming security concerns and political repercussions.
Associated Press wires cite Austria rejecting Italian demands and edging toward war. Russian defenses along the San River in Galicia hold, Przemysl under Austrian fire, and cabinet reshuffles portend war efforts. Paris notes Italy granted broad wartime powers. London reports Turks pressure and naval actions offshore.
Associated Press report notes lack of ten bow wow events by May 20, citing Sr ise and William M as sources. Event coverage appears partial with unclear details and possible OCR errors. Further text needed for full summary.
Ivins, attorney for William Barnes in his lives a' it against Theodore Roosevelt, argued today that the country hasn t gone to the devil because this defendant wasn t re elected President. The case is expected to be sent to the jury late today.
Dr W S Wiley of Muskogee Oklahoma will lecture at the Teachers Training School held at the Baptist church every night. The public is invited to attend and Sunday school workers are encouraged to join. Lectures run from 8 15 to 9 o clock each evening.
Washington May 20 Arguments in the Riges bank injunction case against Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams opened with a clash between Justice McCoy and former Texas Senator Bailey. Bailey threatened to withdraw and McCoy warned he might not hear the argument, but neither action occurred.
London May 20 Anton Keupferle on trial as a spy hanged himself in Brixton prison. He claimed American citizenship and said he lived in Brooklyn. He was charged with sending information by writing between the lines in ordinary letters.
President Wilson and party visited Wakefield Virginia to view the birthplaces of Robert E. Lee and George Washington. They walked a path through woods to a clearing where Lee’s birthplace stands while Washington’s birthplace is marked only by a monument.
The Presbyterian General Assembly of the South opens its fifty-fifth annual session in Newport News with 300 commissioners from 15 states. The ten day meeting begins today.
By Associated Press five graduates will receive degrees at New Brunswick Theological Seminary's warst commencements. The ceremony marks the completion of studies for five young ministers.
A national manufacturer advertises in this newspaper and thereby draws a check to the credit of the stores carrying the goods. The dealers who submit the ads gain by the publicity and profit from the sales generated.
Opposition 10 Burke Bill is under heavy attack as administration groups mobilize against it. Primary vigor is noted in debates over its terms and potential impact.
Ex governor Sanders announced he will speak next Tuesday night at Elk's Theatre to explain his view of Louisiana politics and denied reports he will back sugar interests against Caffery anti trust bills. He remains opposed to the 1915 constitutional convention.
Miss Genivieve Bauer a nineteen year old girl was found dead at the Hardtimes plantation home her parents occupy. Coroner Gray to hold an inquest this afternoon authorities note despondency over a quarrel with a Ohio sweetheart and a bottle of chloroform and suspected strychnine at the scene. The father is described as heavily drinking today. A neighbor recalls she stayed there last night with a young man friend until 10 oclock. Local Sons of Confederate Veterans members are reminded of a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce tonight.
The Ouachita medical community gathers for its annual physicians feast at the New Star Hotel with local doctors, colleagues, and guests in attendance. A social event highlighting professional ties and regional medical activity.
Dr J C Willis of Shreveport head of Louisiana Medical Association attended as guest of honor at the Ouachita Parish Medical Society banquet at the New Star hotel in Monroe. Dr J B Vaughan and Dr Clark were also guests. Toastmaster Dr James Q Graves led the program as members praised fellowship, progress in medicine, and the value of social gatherings for professional unity.
Washington May 20 Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church issue a special Call to Prayer read in all churches urging incessant prayer for peace in Europe and the world. The document argues Methodism must uphold universal brotherhood, condemn imperialism, and view the war as a struggle over commercial supremacy impacting all races and nations.
A call to prayer is issued by the M. E. Church to be read in support of bishops. The notice asks congregations to join in collective prayer and reflects church leadership’s guidance for spiritual focus.
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