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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1915

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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.

Britain Defiance of Note May Trigger Washington Action

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.

Great Britain Lansing Washington United States England White House Wilson Page Germany

World’s largest hog draws crowd at DeKalb Fair

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.

Decatur DeKalb County Champ Granter

Wesleyan minister shot to death in Hamlet N C

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.

Hamlet N. C George Sweatt

Germans Levy $750000 Annual Fee for Warsaw Garrison

Warsaw papers arriving in London report Germany has assessed a yearly charge of 750000 dollars for the maintenance of the Warsaw military garrison.

London Warsaw

Divorce rates fall in Germany but rise in Prussia

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.

Berlin Germany Prussia Bavaria Hamburg

Italian crew saved after submarine sinks steamship Ancona

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.

Cape Bon Tunis Ancona Mediterranean Sea

DIES HOLDING ROSES SENT BY PRESIDENT

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.

Washington Mary Taliaferro Thompson Sibley Hospital United States Magnus Thompson Berryville War Department Thompson Wilson Grayson White House

Ministers Quiz Backfires as Barret Answers Early

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.

Shreveport Times New Orleans R. G. Pleasant Protestant Ministers’ Association T. C. Barret A. W. Turner Barret Colonel Pleasant Louisiana E. B. Breiken John M. Parker Rev. Breikan Pawrker Alexandria Hauer-Fitzgerlag Theele-Arras James Barret

District Attorney Lazenberg Attacks Public Fee System

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.

Hemmond Tigipahoa Handler Lazenberg Orleans Parish Luzenberg

Asquith Proposes Anglo French War Council

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.

London Asquith Italy Russia

Death of Louisiana’s Wealthiest Woman Mrs Milliken

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 Deborah A. F. Milliken Louisiana

Frank A Daniels Dies Former New Orleans Postmaster

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.

New Orleans Frank A. Daniels

Former New Jersey official to stand trial for embezzlement

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

Newark N. J John M. Rhodabeck State Registration Bureau For Motor Vehicles Rhodabeck Wuto

British Cruiser Searched Zealandia in Mexican Waters

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.

Associated Washington Fort Progresso Mexico

Big Gun Plant Destroyed by Fire

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 Bethlehem Bethlehem Steel Co United States England

British Sinks Two German Submarines in Gibraltar Straits

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.

Associated Press London Straits of Gibraltar Algeria Mediterranean Sofia Berlin Krivolak Serbia Veles Athens Rome Asquith House of Commons

Signs of Improvement in Mexico نشان steady path to order

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.

Mexico Washington Republic State Department

Famine Over in Mexico City Signaled by Rail Restorations

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.

Mexico City Carranza

Teach the Police to Shoot in New York Plan

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.

New York Police Woods

Japanese celebrate at Washington reception for Nippon ruler

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.

Washington Kioto Nippon Chinda

Dying wife begs for baby as jealous husband commits double tragedy

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.

Little Rock Ark Henry Reeves American Bauxite Company Bauxite

Villa army moves east from Naco toward Agua Prieta

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.

Anavacach Pass Agua Prieta Naco Ariz Villa Anavacachi Pass Calles Carranza Desriers

Ancona sinks after submarine attack in Mediterranean

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.

Associated Press London Lloyds Bizerta Ancona Mediterranean Sea

Possible U S demand for disavowal after Ancona sinking

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.

Washington Ancona United States Austria Germany New York Pietro Massarado Italy William Hartfield Naples

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