27 May 1916
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
1
A group of chaplains in prominent duties faced an anti clerical backlash as supporters defend their presence. The dispute centers on the role of religious figures within official duties and community acceptance.
Paris dispatch reports the French front line priests and Protestant pastors serving as military chaplains amid anti clerical pressure. The article spotlights heroic acts by chaplains at Verdun Arras and Champagne, including injuries and sacrifices to tend soldiers under fire.
New Orleans will attest its devotion to national preparedness with a parade on June 3 in which more than 35,090 citizens are expected to march. The event, described as the Souths largest ever, showcases civic support and national readiness across major cities.
Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island opens tomorrow for a two week drill involving 5000 policemen in squads of 300 under army discipline. The course includes handling large and small firearms and camp life as part of national preparedness efforts.
The Rev T W Morris reports 124 occasions to the Fira Methodist church membership as the first six months close. Finances are stronger than ever with incidental and last year bills paid, benevolences funded, and parsonage improvements complete. Pastor and presiding elder salaries show arrears but ahead of last year. Young Ladies' Auxiliary has installed substantial fixtures.
A formal American note protests detention of neutral mails. Officials call the action interference with commerce and neutral rights, demanding prompt release and restoration of postal communications.
The United States releases the full text of its note to Britain and France denouncing the seizure and detention of neutral mails. It demands a prompt policy change to restore U.S. rights as a neutral power, criticizing wartime mail interference and outlining the disputed interpretations of post parcels and genuine correspondence by the allied governments.
Campaign supporters urge a full turnout to approve the bond issue for a county wide good roads program. Polls open at 7 pm with Chamber of Commerce committees at Courthouse, Consolidated the Co., lower Fire Station, Phillips Store, Loguorn, and Wilson Williams polling sites to assist voters. Proxies available from local banks and Chamber offices.
Fortunes of war shift as battles flare between opposing forces. The conflict intensifies with renewed clashes and strategic maneuvers altering control of key fronts and territories.
London reports a new turn in Verdun with the French recapturing ground near Cumieres and repulsing German assaults near Fort Douaumont. Vienna cites a success against Italians in Trentino while Rome notes Italians hold most lines but retire from the Astico position. German submarine sinks Moravia and British ship Danewood with crews saved.
London reports the Times naval correspondent expects a combined land and sea German push from the Gulf of Riga across the Dvina toward Petrograd. Vienna notes Austria captured 25,000 Italians along with guns and munitions on the Tren tino ridge. Berlin cites Ambassador Gerard predicting peace is near and cites settlement of the German American controversy as paving Wilson’s way to a peace decision.
Berlin reports the French forces occupied the southern part of Cumbres at night but were driven back by German actions. The military update confirms limited gains with counterattacks securing the area for Germany.
The jury found Doctor Albert Warren Waite guilty of murdering his father in law John Peck in New York. Prosecutors contended Waite was sane, while defense alienists argued moral imbecility. Doctors Jelliffe and Mabon testified Waite showed no signs of insanity and knew his act was wrong.
Waite is described in court as a moral imbecile and immoral monster with insane knowledge of right and wrong. Defense alienists Dr. A R Diefendorf and Dr. M Karpas testify Waite knew his deeds yet lacked moral sense and should be confined in an insane asylum.
In New York on May 27 the prosecution and defense finished their arguments in the Waite case. Justice Shearn completed instructions and the jury was charged at 1 30 this afternoon.
San Antonio May 27 notification reached General Funston that the president ordered trial of the Eleventh Texas guardsmen who failed to present for muster at border duty. The court convenes June 1 with Col Edward A. Miller of the Third field artillery as president and Maj Blanton Winship arriving from Leavenworth as judge advocate.
Paris reports General Joseph H. Gallieni former French minister of war died at Versailles on May 27. The news confirms his passing and prompts tributes from military and political circles.
Washington May 27 The army appropriation bill carrying 159000000 was agreed upon by the House military committee and ordered reported It funds Hay Chamberlain reorganizational provisions and marks the largest regular Army appropriation in Congress history with about 49000000 more than last year The National Guard receives nearly 2500000 to implement reorganizations and the bill includes a rider creating a council of executive information with 200000 appropriated for coordinating industries and resources for national security and welfare
Mr C E La Vigne former special agent of the Federal Trade Commission toured Monroe and outlined the Stephens Ashurst bill proposing uniform resale prices for trademarked or branded goods. He cited protections for damaged goods insolvencies and seasonal sales and noted a filed price schedule with FTC.
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