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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1915
Page
1
Enthusiastic workers on the international tour discuss matters of great interest. The group emphasizes collaboration and shared goals as they plan upcoming engagements and analyze potential opportunities.
Monday in Monroe marked a red letter day as the International Tour Party visiting local Sunday school workers met at Hotel Monroe and held a morning session at the Baptist church. Marion Lawrence of Chicago and others from Philadelphia New Orleans completed a program stressing the Sunday school’s broad reach and its commercial value to the church.
Mr Landes argues Sunday schools are fading and stress conventions to spread knowledge. He praises Pennsylvania as a model yet urges overcoming ignorance. He calls for joint pastor and superintendent leadership, not a sole elected leadership, to advance Sunday school work.
The Railway Development Association began its three day semi annual meeting in New York with railroad officials from the United States and Canada. Government officials bankers and business leaders attended to discuss commercial and agricultural activity and development. F C Howe U S Commissioner of Immigration Senator John W Weeks and Howard Elliott were slated to speak at the annual dinner tomorrow evening.
District Attorney Kelley reports to Green Lake County board that Col. Robert W. Mueller shot his wife then killed himself in a Puckaway Lake cottage. Evidence suggests murder followed by arson and a feud with Eli Fast. Mueller formerly worked in Milwaukee and led Troop A. in that city. Framing the event is a broader scandal narrative.
Harrison county board of supervisors in Biloxi Mississippi plans to issue 200000 in bonds to reconstruct a 22 mile Gulf Coast road linking Biloxi Gulfport and Pass Christian. The route was damaged by the September hurricane and construction starts January 1.
Citizens in South Louisiana show strong excitement about potential election of the attorney general. Local leaders say the race draws attention to state reforms and consumer protection aims. Supporters tout experience and statewide impact while opponents warn of partisan divides.
Dr. A W Turner head of the Anti Saloon league said Barrett will go to New Orleans with a 20000 majority. Ministers ask candidates three gambing and Sunday law questions while grafting street campaigns for Barrett and Pleasant in Louisiana. Attorneys seek supreme court injunction over Nix eligibility as 1913 roll tax dispute unfolds.
In Silver Springs Maryland Bernard Brady celebrates his 62nd birthday claiming to be the youngest Civil War drummer boy. He enlisted at age 13 with the 56th Pennsylvania Volunteers and served four years starting in Portsmouth Virginia. Brady later reenlisted twice more and lost his left foot in a frontier battle before a 1873 disability discharge.
The Supreme Court affirms the Fifth Circuit ruling that Joseph N. Webb of Athens Georgia could not protect other creditors with a 1911 mortgage to the National Bank of Athens for 12000 dollars since it was not filed before the involuntary bankruptcy petition against Webb on August 14 1912.
The Twenty-Fifth Senatorial Democratic Committee met at the Star Hotel with S L Lewis E L Kidd L Hartman and J R Brodnax. Four candidates qualified for the two Senate seats Dr R L Credille H G Fields 38 D Pierce and Dr J G Taylor and were certified to the secretary of state. Committeemen applicants named from multiple parishes will form the four year committee and the group adjourned to January 31 to receive returns and report on the first primary.
The Rochambeau fire in the hold was extinguished after the French liner departed New York last Saturday. The ship, carrying 650 passengers, now heads to Bordeaux with the captain reporting it to the company and aiming to reach Halifax as flames were conquered at sea. The cause remains unknown.
The Japanese government assures powers it will not stage a military or naval demonstration against China during negotiations on postponing the Chinese monarchy's reestablishment. It is reported Yuan Shi Kai plans to proclaim himself emperor on November 16.
German forces report rapid control of key Serbian roads, enabling two open routes toward Constantinople as operations continue.
London dispatch reports Germany and allies control two thirds of Serbia and near full rail access to Belgrade and Nish enabling two routes to Constantinople. Paris says Anglo French forces strike Bulgarians with front-wide successes while Russians renew attacks. Austro German line near Pripet collapses in two places. Rome hints Italy may send troops to Albania to aid Serbia. Paris notes infantry actions resume on the French front.
Berlin reports the main Serbian positions south of Krasjevo fallen. German forces capture Krusevac and take seven thousand Serbians as prisoners in the operation.
Algiers reports the steamship Yser formerly the Dacia and seized last February with a cotton cargo from the United States to Germany was sunk by a German submarine. The sinking follows prior seizure by France amid wartime actions.
Confidential information from Washington asserts that Herr Kitchener’s mission abroad will extend to India during his absence from the British War Office. The British rule in India is described as facing unrest, while at the Japanese embassy the view is that Japan must supply troops if required by treaty to operate in India or Egypt.
A French industrial and commercial commission reached New York aboard the Lafayette. They said postwar purchases would total about 160 million dollars for structural iron green and machinery, previously imported from Germany, with plans for much larger orders from the United States.
Berlin reports the Overseas News agency says its service prevents neutrals from seeing the world only through British eyes. It notes that most news not censored by Britain comes from Germany via direct trans-Atlantic wireless to the United States and defends its mission amid British criticism.
Seward Alaska Nov 8 the first government Alaska railroad train operated between Seward and Mile Twenty Nine carrying passengers mail and freight. From Mile Twenty Nine travelers proceed interior by dog team. The line was part of the old Alaskan Central taken over and rehabilitated. London Nov 9 Britain issues regulations to curb emigration by able bodied subjects 19 years or older must obtain passports.
Mobile officers announce the First National Bank has acquired the National City Bank and will transfer all deposit accounts for customers to the First National Bank. Atlanta Senate passes a bill banning liquor advertisements in any form in the state.
The Associated Press reports that Beijing has decided no change will be made this year in the form of government. No new constitutional or leadership alterations are planned, and the existing regime will continue as is.
Robert Fay and four codefendants faced arraignment after being charged with attempting to blow up munition ships in New York. They pleaded not guilty to the charges as authorities outlined the case.
Zapata's army in southern Mexico is dissolving as Gen Pallo Gonzales advances through Morelos. Three thousand Zapata followers surrendered and were granted amnesty, easing pacification. Meanwhile Villa deserters head to Agua Prieta and 25 Villa officers receive amnesty and funds for return home.
The New Orleans Boosters, over one hundred strong, visited Monroe by rail to foster business ties and showcase hospitality. They were greeted at the Iron Mountain station, paraded through main streets with brass band, and hosted by city officials in a council chamber reception led by Mayor Apgar.
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