29 May 1916
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1916
Page
1
Obituary notes the death of Jas J Hill connected with Northern Pacific Railway through Grieap Southwest. The brief notice records the passing and ties to railway service, signaling a local regional loss.
St Paul May 24 James J Hill widely praised as a visionary railroad builder and financier. Born on a Ontario farming family he rose from humble roots to lead major railway expansion and fund charities such as St Thomas Seminary. He died after five hours of illness with family at his bedside.
The record traces Hill’s rise from a levee clerk in Mississippi to agent for multiple packet lines in St. Paul. He held posts with J. W. Bass & Co. and Brownson Lewis & White, then Tem ple & Beaupre and Borup & Champlin, gaining deep river trade know-how. He led cavalry efforts in the Civil War era, later became agent for the Northwestern Packet and St. Paul & Pacific Railway, built a riverfront warehouse, and, with partners, formed Hill Griggs & Co. before launching the Red River Transportation venture in 1870, investing $29,000 in its first steamer and consolidating with rivals to extend service to Winnipeg.
Henry Hernstein acting for Iron Mountain, BR Bush receiver, filed suit in the Western District of Louisiana to collect 23.7 million dollars in second mortgage income bonds and to appoint a receiver for the Texas and Pacific Railway. The action follows a prior Rankere Trust suit dismissed for lack of jurisdiction and upheld by the Supreme Court. The filing seeks protection of Iron Mountain assets, with no lands paid in years and the petition spanning over sixty pages detailing earnings and interest payments.
Trench raids force soldiers to wrestle and box amid tram work pressures. Officials describe harsh conditions and the risks of combat sports style confrontations in this wartime briefing.
A fragment notes a debate about weapons with a graphic line claiming a trained slugger using a spiked club or sandbag can overpower an armed opponent who carries a rifle and beat him to death. The text is a disjointed excerpt continued on another page.
The Monroe territorial meeting of the Insurance Federation of Louisiana will be held tomorrow at 4 PM in the City Council Chamber. Fire life casualty industrial and health insurers from the region will attend along with bankers real estate men and physicians. Henry Rightor of New Orleans president of the Louisiana federation will speak on federation aims and state organization to oppose enemy insurance legislation. Emile V. Stier and local leaders assist in final arrangements and the public is invited to attend.
The text discusses choosing close combat methods when encountering the enemy in trenches. It notes that a practical weapon may outperform a firearm in confined spaces and that raiders often suffer casualties or capture prisoners even when their own losses are low.
A terse dispatch states Bulgarian forces crossed a line and Greek forces, led by Mack Donea, countered with a strong porch of troops. The report notes the confrontation and mentions Bulgarian incursions and Greek troop deployment in response.
A Athens dispatch reports Bulgaria has invaded Greek Macedonia with estimates of up to 25,000 invaders approaching Kavalla near Salonika. Greek forts along the Struma have fallen without resistance. Separately, the Serbian army was reorganized at Corfu and landed at Salonika to bolster Allied forces, with estimates of 80,000 to 100,000 troops.
Paris report says Greece sent protests to Berlin Vienna and Sofia over central powers and Bulgars operations in Greek Macedonia. Bulgarians reportedly crossed into Greek territory triggering strong press commentary and public reaction.
London May 29 report says Bulgarian forces of about 25 000 crossed the Greek frontier at Rupel pass and occupied Rupel fort and earthworks at the Struma gorge entrance near Demir Hissar. Greek garrison retired. Bulgarians also took Demir Hissar station and bridge as Kavalla seaport is farther southeast.
Portuguese troops push from the south while Belgian forces advance from the northeast. General Smuts surrounds German defenders along the Usambara railway, seizing key positions. German troops retreat from Nyanzí and Tanganyika toward Newlandenberg as the front lines shift.
Vienna reports on May 29 that Austro-Hungarians seized an Italian fortified position west of Arsiero, according to the Italian war office.
Associated Press reports French forces repulsed German assaults on the Meuse near Verdun and west of Cumieres while Italians battle Austrians in southern Tyrol near Arso. Fort Vaux area artillery active as infantry holds. Balkans see renewed activity with Bulgaria's invasion of Macedonia and 25,000 Bulgarian troops on Greek soil. Saloniki entente units allegedly reinforced by 106,000 Serbians. an aggressive Macedonia front campaign expected.
Berlin reports continued heavy artillery exchanges on both banks of the Meuse near Verdun. Two fragile French assaults on Cumieres were repulsed by German forces, keeping the line firm.
At the First Methodist church yesterday morning after the sermon Rev. T. H. Morris urged the congregation to clear the church debt totaling 5200. Subscriptions began with about 200 collected from members, with gifts ranging from 20.00 to 5.00. A committee of F. D. Gibbs R. O. Randle G. W. Copeland C. Dawkins O. G. Elliott J. T. Bryant BR Handy and W. B. Clarke was formed to follow up among absent members and friends.
Telegraph from Salonika reports Bulgarian troops who seized Fort Rupel on May 26 are patrolling the Struma area near the Demir Hisar bridge, which Entente forces had destroyed. Movements occur between Oktehilar and Xanthia with bulgars expanding along the Nestos left bank and around Demir Hissar.
Britain and Belgian authorities conduct roundup actions as part of wartime security measures. The report notes raids and detentions targeting German nationals or suspected sympathizers, with efforts coordinated between London and Belgian posts.
The article indicates Stubbs is favored to head the guard unit in the office, with officials likely to appoint the chosen candidate soon. Details on the exact position and regional scope were limited in the readable text.
North Louisiana lawmakers show strong backing as Chas E Schwing drafts a round robin signed by four senators urging swift passage of the sheriff fee bill. Ouachita parish reports the most applicant interest, with Governor Pleasant noting broad support among North Louisiana legislators for removing current terms and applying the measure promptly.
The 21st annual convention of the Fraternity of Operative Millers of America opened in St Louis as nearly three thousand millers from all sections attend. New flour and cereal grinding machines are shown and discussions cover industrial employee betterment efficiency methods and improved manufacturing. Guests stay through the week with daily meetings and entertainments.
In Hackensack New Jersey on May 29 the trial of William B Mackay Jr county counsel Harry Schwarz former clerk of the county board and Arthur V Mossison former chairman of the finance and road committee begins today They are charged with malfeasance in office tied to unauthorized use of county automobiles.
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