24 May 1915
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1915
Page
1
London cheers as Italy proclaims war prompting celebratory reports across the city. Officials stress resolve and unity amid the international crisis while citizens await further developments and potential economic impacts.
Reports from London May 24 say Italy worries Austria has deserters at the border, while Greece grows anxious over King Constantine’s illness and Venizelos recall. Russia launches counter offensives as Austro German forces fight on varied fronts and Italy builds a 4 million man war strength with 400 million spent in eight months.
Washington May 24 five vital topics loom for all American republics at a finance and trade congress opening under U S government auspices Direct exchange between the U S and South America bank branches in South America longer credits from U S exporters improved U S South America transport and subsidies debated McAdoo backs ship purchases to widen markets experts note Europe demand and nine month trade shocks mention wool hides and nitrates coffee imports.
The article notes Italy's artillery, machine guns, and siege pieces rival major powers with rumored field guns surpassing the French 75. It highlights Italy's naval strength including five dreadnoughts under Duke of the Abruzzi, eight pre dreadnaughts, nine armored cruisers, thirteen protected cruisers, destroyers, torpedo boats, and twenty five submarines. It also cites Italy's 1915 population of 35,288,000 and universal military service.
The message urges aggressive advertising as the economy improves. It notes reduced consumer spending last months and predicts renewed demand. It encourages immediate newspaper ads to start strong in the upcoming dollar race.
The Italian ambassador delivered a formal declaration of war to Austria-Hungary's foreign minister in Vienna. Italy, allied with Germany, is counted among eleven nations in the conflict. The Rome government announced war while domestic unrest and calls for action surged.
After months of Vienna Rome exchanges Italy denounces the Triple Alliance on May 4 while diplomacy continues. Italy plans land moves on the Austrian frontier as Austrian Hunary and Italian troops fortify the boundary. The Adriatic fleet under the Duke of the Abruzzi may launch against Austria’s naval forces promptly.
At a preliminary hearing for Ben Hines charged with killing J A Sweeney, Judge Dawkins remanded him to jail until Thursday for further testimony. Hines surrendered Saturday, aided by three defense witnesses, while state counsel faced a thin witness pool. The defense argued the evidence favored Hines, noting the killing occurred Thursday night after Sweeney insulted a neighborhood girl. Sweeney died Friday morning.
The submarine F-4, which sank two months ago, was raised today to within 108 feet of the surface in Honolulu. Officials expect the vessel to be raised completely by next Thursday.
President Wilson spoke at the opening of the Pan-American Financial Conference in Washington on May 24. He urged America to show the world the path of peace, drawing loud applause from delegates representing eighteen South and Central American countries.
The Louisiana legislature faces key votes this week on the Sundberry constitutional convention program and Fontenot antitrust bills affecting sugar and cotton, with the Locke liquor shipment restriction bill likely advancing. International war news dominates as Germany declares war on Italy and reports reach Paris and Rome amid censorship and troop movements.
In Cincinnati on May 24 a large crowd of about a thousand millers gathered for the Fraternity of Operative Millers convention. Mayor Spiegel welcomed the flour makers to the city while National President F. H. Flaherty of Lynchburg Virginia presided.
Friends of W. C. Barnette of Arcadia press him as successor to the late Judge Ben P. Edwards who died in Alexandria. Governor Hall will appoint. P. M. Atkins promotes Barnette. Jno N. Sanalin of Minden and J. D. Barksdale of Ruston also named. Edwards was a known city figure and frequent court of appeals judge.
May 24 marks Empire Day at the Exposition with ceremonies arranged by the British American League in memory of Queen Victoria mirroring British Empire observances in England and Canada.
Canadians marked Victoria Day with patriotic exercises in Montreal and across Canada noting the memory of Queen Victoria. The day held special war time significance and reflected strong loyalty to the late queen as British possessions celebrated her birthday with thorough observances.
John L. Smith of West Point Mississippi was elected grand councillor for Mississippi and Louisiana. Louie Brown of Natchez Mississippi was chosen sentinel. Meridian Mississippi was named as the next meeting place.
May 24 report from New York says university students with military instruction will participate in the first national shooting competitions on the Florida range. The event is announced by the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and includes military schools and academies.
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