Endorsement of President Wilson Surfaces
President Wilson receives favorable backing as supporters urge continued leadership. Secretary of State Obrvan voices opinion on the election.
10 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1914
Page
1
President Wilson receives favorable backing as supporters urge continued leadership. Secretary of State Obrvan voices opinion on the election.
Secretary Bryan returns to the State Department to declare the 1914 election an endorsement of President Wilson and his policies. He notes a Progressive vote decline as the standout feature, with many Progressives returning to the Republican fold and no Democrat defeated in the Senate. He asserts administration momentum as laws take effect and tariff debates settle.
Monroe and West Monroe depot sold tickets for the special and early trains to Shreveport where thirty Ouachita Canning Club girls, aided by Mr P Slack, view the State Fair. Miss Marie Miller, director of the club work, accompanied the group and planned their day.
In Victoria Texas on November 10 Louis Friar a Black man killed two Black people wounded two others before barricading in a house and firing on officers He was mortally wounded by police and then killed himself in the confrontation
The Beirut commander of Turkish forces warns in a note to the American consul general that for every Musselman killed in bombardment of unfortified towns, three British or French subjects will be executed. He adds he bears no responsibility for possible Christian uprisings ensuing.
At a November meeting in Little Rock agricultural experts and Arkansas business men announced a statewide profitable farming campaign to promote diversified farming and reduce cotton acreage. Counties will be visited on request with community meetings planned to reach every farmer in the state.
Guthrie Oklahoma reports orders for five thousand horses and mules were received by local dealers for the French army. The orders came by cable and direct shipment to Galveston for transport.
The German cruiser Endem, famed for sinking 22 ships and capturing one, was beached and burned in the Bay of Bengal after a fierce battle with the Australian cruiser Sydney. Crew losses total 361, with heavy casualties reported. Allied warships had pursued Endem since August, but she repeatedly escaped.
A mass casualty incident is reported with extraordinary fatalities and injuries, signaling an extreme disaster surpassing prior incidents. Authorities and responders coordinate urgent relief as information streams in from multiple locations.
A wide war update notes German concentration for renewed assaults on Ypres Belgium with forces possibly crossing toward the Aisne. It cites Austro German setbacks in Poland and Russian advances, Joffre’s and the British position near Ypres, and predicts further large-scale attempts. General Jim Cosgrove dies in Louisiana after a long career in journalism and public service.
About fifty governors and former governors attended a five day conference at the Wisconsin State House in Madison. Governor Francis McGovern welcomed guests as six topics covered rural credit state resources reform and uniform laws for foreign corporations and employment safety regulations. Policy discussions include extradition and governance cost containment via public expenditure disclosure.
A terse admonition calls a merchant to lay aside tools and focus on diligent business pursuit, urging prompt action to seize opportunities and increase profits.
A 1918-era editorial counsels merchants to seize demand instead of fearing hard times. It cites higher ginning, steady wages, plentiful bank funds, and strong cotton volume, while blaming pessimists for stalling trade. It urges cash buyers to hustle and pursue business despite wartime price drops.
One thousand delegates attend the New York State Federation of Women’s Clubs opening in Binghamton New York. Mevor Kly gives welcome, Mrs William Tod Helmuth delivers visitors’ response. Reports from district and standing committees are heard amid talk of suffrage questions and a presidential race between Mrs A Hi Hildreth and Miss Helen Louise Johnson.
Chicago reports hog cholera virus at stockyards infected with foot and mouth germs. Dr. Samuel E. Bennett orders two virus plants closed and destroys about $20 000 worth of stock. Inspectors check farms where shipments occurred since October 31. Prize dairy cattle from the national show face the outbreak and potential slaughter, with owners ready to fight via injunction.
Berlin reports Russian repulses on the Prussian frontier and German counterattacks failed against Vosges heights. In West Flanders French and British forces stop German advances near Ypres and Armentieres. Koenigsberg and East Africa actions tied to naval moves. American diplomats note safe Americans in Turkey. Southern Woman's Suffrage conference seeks to push the issue into the next Democratic platform.
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