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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1915
Page
1
A synopsis of President Wilson's address delivered last night appeals to patriotism and national resolve. The speech emphasizes unity, duty, and the moral responsibilities of citizens during a time of national challenge.
President Wilson addressed a New York banquet outlining a defense program to improve the army and navy. He emphasized no aggression, urged unity, and warned against panics while calling for expanded training, equipment, and a strengthened national guard amid European war tensions. The event was attended by prominent officials and party leaders.
The Port of New York scene includes Judge Edward Swann and Charles F. Murphy among Tammany leaders as 400 plus Democrats convene. President changes plans to stay for lunch with Cleveland Dodge after a banquet at the Manhattan club. Frankie Burns agrees to a November 29 bantamweight title bout with Kid Williams in New Orleans. New York state clears foot and mouth disease quarantine, with Dwight township area added to Illinois’ closed zone. Interstate Inland Waterways League opens its Houston meeting to discuss the Rio Grande to Mississippi canal and general waterways benefits.
New York on November 4 marks the first annual meeting of the national committee for prevention of blindness. The body coordinates allied societies across states with John C. Choate presiding. Speakers include former President William Howard Taft and Dr. George Dea Schnetz, ophthalmology professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
Santa Clara at Cooshay entrance wrecked Tuesday. Four passengers and four crew were unaccounted for, leaving a potential death toll of sixteen if all are lost. Local reports from Mansfield Ore dated November 4.
London dispatch to Reuters states there is no truth to rumors that Russian troops have landed at Varna, Bulgaria’s main Black Sea port, according to a Petrograd telegram.
The Times reports that Shreveport voters approved municipal ownership of the water system by a majority of about 1,800. The piece notes strong turnout despite the Fair and busy merchants, calling the result a clear sign of public education on the issue.
Democratic candidates John M. Parker Col Ruffin G Pleasant and T C Barret spoke at the Fair Grounds coliseum in a joint appearance the first time all three ran on one platform. Pleasant and Barret attacked Parker and each other while endorsing a future state tour after the January 25 primary.
Ex Secretary of State William J. Bryan denounces Wilsons defense plan in a statement released from New York. He calls the plan a departure from traditions and a menace to peace and safety, challenging Christian practice of influence by example. He argues European rulers misread defense as peace effort.
In Greece a growing political crisis and regional tensions cast a shadow over the Balkans. Officials watch for signs of instability amid shifting alliances and security concerns across the area.
Paris reports Bulgarian advances near Nish and bombardment of Monastir held at bay. Strumitsa hosts two British divisions aiding French troops as Teutons push northern Serbia amid Greek political turmoil and fears of Venizelos return. Paris, Nov 5.
Berlin reports a major German advance along the Serb front with 2,700 Serbian captives. German forces retook a trench northeast of Lemesnil in Champenene. French assaults on positions north of Massiges were repulsed with heavy losses.
Athes edition reports King Constantine summoning leaders of all parties to discuss the crisis after Premier Zaimis' cabinet was overthrown. The talks aim to resolve the ministerial dispute within one or two days.
Bristol Va Nov 4 Dr James M Murphy of this city reputed oldest practicing physician in Tennessee died in Baltimore at 93 He was a native of Bucks County Pa and practiced medicine in Sullivan County actively until three weeks ago.
A small committee from the National Association opposed to woman suffrage announced it will maintain headquarters in Washington during the upcoming congressional session to monitor pending legislation.
A Danish steamer Fredrik VIII relayed a wireless message stating the British steamer Rio Lages was on fire about 300 miles south of Halifax Nova Scotia. Captain Thompson reported passing latitude 41.538 at 4:30 p m Greenwich time in the same communication.
The foreign office will respond to Ambassador Page on why the American steamer Hocking was taken into Halifax by a British prize crew. Britain says Hocking is partly German owned and under the new order her condemnation is permissible. The report cites Halifax signals from a British steamer R. S. M. Vv and references others including Rio Lages and Frederick VIII with voyages from New York to Queenstown and Copenhagen to New York respectively.
Memphis officials including Mayor Crump and Vice Mayor Utley were suspended by chancellors Fentress and Heiskell after acknowledging charges in the oyster suit. O. H. Perry remained as police inspector. ouster actions against Reichman and others were paused or moved to future dates.
Associated Press reports Douglas on November 5 that Villa forces are gone from Agua Prieta area and refugees return. Villa near Naco plans to move to Hermosillo with about thirteen thousand troops. Four Americans named as killed are said to be Villa prisoners at Villavedere after battle, with unclear burial details. Villa reportedly gave contradictory stories to generals Funston and Evans. Surgeons Thigpen and Miller, employed by Cananea Copper, are said to be held by Villa and asked to be released.
A preliminary Statement of the general results of the census of manufactures for Monroe Louisiana compares 1909 and 1914 totals. The report notes increases in wages materials primary horsepower capital wage earners value of products salaries and value added by manufacture within city limits, with capital rising to 1 273 000 from 735 000 in 1909.
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