Action Likely After Note Causes London Friction
Reports indicate further action may follow a note as tensions with London rise. Authorities anticipate friction and possible diplomatic steps in the coming days.
10 Nov 1915
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1915
Page
1
Reports indicate further action may follow a note as tensions with London rise. Authorities anticipate friction and possible diplomatic steps in the coming days.
Washington considers strong steps if Britain does not heed Secretary Lansing’s note on detentions and seizures. The administration rejects an embargo on munitions but vows full support for Americans contesting detentions. Officials expect friction with Britain and a shift in neutral trade policy.
Exhibit at the DeKalb County Fair in Decatur Georgia features a 1400 pound hog as the centerpiece of today’s display. The massive animal surpasses others in height weight and length, making it the day’s main attraction.
The Rev George Sweatt was fatally shot while returning home from town. A bullet struck his heart and two witnesses reported a man at the scene. The coroner is investigating. no suspect identified yet. Meanwhile local officials pursue leads.
Warsaw papers arriving in London report Germany has assessed a yearly charge of 750000 dollars for the maintenance of the Warsaw military garrison.
The Berlin based statistical year book shows Germany as a whole reducing divorces after a decade of growth. Prussia reports 1913 rates at 26.9 per 100000, higher than five years earlier, with Hamburg at 95.4 and Bavaria much lower at 16.4. City areas in Prussia show 81.1 versus 48.2 in rural zones.
Cape Bon Tunis reports two boats reached shore with fifty four crew members of the Italian steamer Ancona, sunk in the Mediterranean. The total recovered stands at 224 of 642 aboard.
Mrs. Mary Talia ferro Thompson died in Sibley Hospital clutching roses sent by President Wilson. The 71 year old, who helped lead the Stonewall Jackson chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, celebrated a golden wedding with Magnus Thompson, a former Confederate private and War Department librarian.
New Orleans reports show Lt. Gov. T. C. Barret answered “Yes to all” to ministers questions by long distance before printed, drawing little campaign heat. Col. Pleasant and Parker respond with calls to enforce laws and regulate racing within the law. Organization of Pleasant clubs grows in Ninth Ward as ward polls plan 1915 tax and campaign efforts.
In a statement today Orleans Parish District Attorney Lazenberg condemns the prevailing fee system in his office and elsewhere. He asserts the practice is harmful to good government and should be abolished after reporting his office earned $18,000 last year.
Premier Asquith foreshadows a combined Anglo French war council with both nations at the table. He hopes Italy and Russia will join, signaling broader Allied coordination.
New Orleans reports the death of Deborah A F Milliken at age 84. as the wealthiest woman in Louisiana she was a prominent figure in state society and philanthropy.
New Orleans November 10 Frank A Daniels aged 54 former post master of New Orleans died today at home after a brief illness. He served the post office for many years and was active in local civic affairs. He is survived by a widow and two children.
Newark November 10. John M. Rhodabeck former agent for the state registration bureau faces trial today on a charge of embezzling 1307 dollars from state funds It is alleged he deposited only portions of sums received from auto owners registered at his office into the state treasury
An American steamer Zealandia was forcibly searched by a British cruiser crew while at Fort Progresso in Mexico. Officials say British actions violated Mexican neutrality and exceeded rights, marking a serious incident in the U S Britain shipping dispute.
The No. 4 machine shop at Bethlehem Steel Co in South Bethlehem Pa was almost completely destroyed by fire. Equipment and war material valued in the millions were in the building, which cost $2,000,000 to construct for gun manufacture for the United States England and the Allies. Eight hundred objects were in process of manufacture.
Associated Press reports a British cruiser sank two German submarines in the straits of Gibraltar. A torpedo boat destroyer was wrecked in the eastern Mediterranean with all aboard saved. Other dispatches from Sofia and Athens note Bulgarian gains, Veles recaptured, and Greek demobilization plans. British Premier Asquith seeks two billion dollars in war funding to raise total to about eight and a half billion.
Reports describe improving conditions in Mexico with gradual restoration of stability and economic prospects. Officials note progress across sectors, with cautious optimism for continued growth and public confidence.
Washington reports improving conditions in Mexico with famine ended in Mexico City and rail service rebounding. Carranza distributes food, stores reopen, and civil authorities regain control as banditry wanes and Vera Cruz port activity resumes amid ongoing Villa activity and border incidents.
New York police will be offered rifle shooting instruction as part of a national defense effort. Commissioner Woods said the federal government will provide the first 500 rifles and ammunition for the force, though participation is optional.
In Kioto the crowning of the new Japanese emperor is marked by a reception at the Japanese embassy in Washington tonight. Hundreds of official and resident friends of the ambassador and Viscountess Chinda are invited to attend.
In Arkansas a miner at American Bauxite blasting near Little Rock killed his wife by slashing her throat during a jealous rage. He then forced the sleeping baby to his wife's arms, later killing himself. Mrs. Reeves survived but is not expected to live. The tragedy occurred in their tent and was witnessed by A. G. Pate. Reeves left a note alleging his wife loved another man.
Advices from American border farmers say General Francisco Villa's forces are marching eastward tonight from Naco and Villa Verde, Sonora, toward Agua Prieta, the Carranza defense zone attacked unsuccessfully by General Galles.
Lloyds dispatch from Bizerta reports 300 lives lost when the Austrian-flag submarine sinks the Italian steamship Ancona off the Mediterranean. The liner with 642 aboard was en route from Naples to New York. Around 324 survivors noted by noon. many victims were women and children emigrants. Some Americans were among passengers.
Washington considers a U S response if the steamer Ancona sank under unknown circumstances possibly torpedoed. Officials await whether it was warned or attacked before surrendering to determine if the United States will seek disavowal, reparations, and assurances against repetition. Captain Massarado led the New York voyage. Italian crew and William Hartfield labeled the act an unnecessary crime.
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