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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1916
Page
1
Reports say British troops were driven back in the Somme sector as Allied forces faced heavy pressure. Details remain limited, with observers noting intense artillery and infantry clashes across key trenches and positions.
Commander asserts sinking German dreadnoughts while British forces report partial success on the Somme near Baucourt la Abbaye. Berlin says Russian bridgehead captured at Stokhed as Russian artillery shells Dvinsk to Lake Narotsky. Austro German advance near Bodsa and Rotherthurm Pass yields prisoners. Vulcan Pass gains also noted.
London November 7 The report that two German Kaiser class dreadnoughts were struck by a British submarine was reiterated today in a further dispatch from the submarine commander. The earlier notice of a hit in the North Sea was clarified with new details from the submarine commander's account.
By Anwiciated Pree Cardiff Wales November 7 Captain Mainland of the steamer Lanao says he knows nothing of a sale to a Norwegian firm and believes the Lanao remains Philippine registered and entitled to fly the American flag after being sunk by a German submarine near Cape Win tet.
London Nov 7 The war office announced gains by the British near Boite Dewarien court on the Somme front last night as heavy fighting continued.
In Topeka and Wichita incomplete election returns list Hughes at 1389 to Wilson 954 for governor in Topeka precincts while Capper has 1301 and Lansdon 501. Wichita precincts report Wilson 880, Hughes 416, Copper 680, Lansdon 512 with Wyandotte county totals noting Hughes leads.
With Governor Whitman and Samuel Seabury leading rival campaigns, New York ends a heated race as polls open. Both camps claim confidence and predict gains in Congress and state legislature, citing past Taft Roosevelt totals and anticipated shifts toward Wilson and progressives.
The city council approved a gas franchise for Progressive Oil & Gas Company with two wells credited and lower rates. A hot debate over shifting to one-man streetcar operation ended in a tie, broken by Mayor Apgar voting to retain the two-man system. The council also approved purchasing three modern street cars at about $4000 each, to be delivered in Monroe.
Rival leaders remain confident nationwide as results await final tallies and public reaction.
On eve of election analysts claim confidence for both major parties as Wilson and Hughes plan to vote at home. Women’s voting is a key feature with 12 states allowing presidential ballots for the first time, including Montana and Illinois.
Alvin T. Hert, manager of Republican western headquarters, reports telegrams from committeemen, state chairman, and local leaders across the western campaign’s jurisdiction predicting Hughes and Fairbanks will win the polls. The forecast follows an earlier issued prediction.
Western Republican leaders praised their campaign gains while urging a straight ticket to avoid vote errors. Democratic managers predicted Wilson and Marshall wins in multiple western states including Ohio North Dakota California Minnesota Utah Kansas Washington Arizona and New Mexico amid expected margins and state-by-state tallies.
Ambiguous report notes anonymous attacks on proposed changes to the organic law. Details are unclear, but debate centers on amendments and their potential impact on governance and constitutional framework.
In New Orleans and South Louisiana during the final hours of the fall campaign, anonymous circulars attack the proposed 9 million bond funding plan for New Orleans and accuse Wade O. Martin of being a free trader. Women’s groups promote against the bond scheme citing tax and school funding fears while the city Democratic organization backs the amendments. John C. Suarez, an eight candidate for the school board, was denied poll watchers and plans to contest. Paul N. Cyr reports that Progressive circulars claim Martin is a free trader, which he denies.
Former President Taft faced jeers when addressing workmen at a New Haven munitions plant on Monday. After a brief talk he abandoned the speech, later remarking that demonstrations may help Republican votes and that he did not wish to strain his voice ahead of a rally.
Bishop C Van de Ven of Alexandria enters the Morning Star contest for 1500 prize money to aid a Catholic orphanage in Alexandria. George Estorge of Alexandria is in Monroe today soliciting subscriptions for the bishop, covering twenty five parishes in the diocese of Alexandria.
Miss Jeanette M. Goldberg field secretary of the Jewish Chautauqua Society will speak tomorrow night at Temple B n I Israel at 7 30. On a southern States speaking tour she will discuss improving religious school methods and deepening spiritual life, inviting all temple members and the public.
Major Harold C. Fiske, district engineer from Vicksburg, has toured Washington and Arkansas to gather data for a forthcoming report on water power possibilities of the Ouachita river and other streams. He aims to help determine the location of a government nitrate plant with hydro electric options possibly favored due to lower power costs. Army engineers expect several months before a final plant site decision.
The piece examines possible locations to supply nitrogen for explosives, noting 100000 horsepower needs and rival site competition. Muscle Shoals Alabama, upper Mississippi near Keokuk, and a California Sacramento River site are repeatedly cited as prime locations. Arkansas Ouachita and White rivers could approach 160000 horsepower when combined. Major Fiske to assess dam costs and transmission links near Hot Springs and Cotter. Niagara diversion proposal seeks 20 hp per cu ft per sec from diverted water, higher than current 12.5 to 19 hp/cu ft levels.
Grand Island Nebraska Nov 7 Silas R Barton Republican candidate for Congress in the fifth district died today of acute pneumonia.
A historic turnout swept Illinois as women turned out in large numbers to vote. Local observers noted high participation across cities and rural areas with strong engagement in the election. Officials reported smooth polling and steady crowds throughout the day.
Fair weather spurs a record early turnout in New York Rhode Island and other Middle Atlantic states with many voters casting ballots before 10 am. West and south show strong interest while Illinois reports record early voting driven by women voters as nationwide ballots move toward evening results. National guardsmen vote along the border.
Wu Ting Fang former minister to the United States is named minister of foreign affairs as Parliament approves the appointment today in Beijing.
Four days of Baptist revival energize Monroe Christians as a steady stream of conversions and accessions boosts church membership. Twelve joins, Booster Choir notes strong turnout, with children expected to assist and plans for surprises as remaining services unfold before workers leave for other fields.
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