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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1915
Page
1
German money used freely with expenditure between thirty and forty million marks reported for the period. Authorities note substantial outlays across sectors as the figure draws attention from economic observers.
The Providence Journal reports a large, covert fund believed to total between 25 million and 94.9 million dollars have financed anti Allies propaganda in the United States under Count von Bernstorff and Dr. Heinrich Albert. It notes transfers through Guaranty Trust and other banks, with Albert denying statements and acknowledging a fiscal role for funds from his government.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of national banks at the close of business on November 10. Authorities require a detailed report from all federally chartered banks, covering assets, liabilities, capital, and reserves as of that date.
Colonel Robert Ewing, Louisiana Democratic National Committeeman, met with President Wilson in Washington to discuss the political situation and said the national defense program had been well received in Louisiana.
City council authorized Mayor Appar to sign a contract with Merrill Road Improvement Company of Chattanooga for graveling and paving through Pine Street to Park Avenue and other streets. The 2.5 mile project costs over 40000 dollars, paid in five quarterly installments after completion. Also approved is Iron Mountain Railway water supply at 250 dollars monthly and a 66.26 dollar repair bill for W D Brewer from a street car collision.
Lieutenant-Governor Barret launched his Orleans campaign with a New Orleans rally at the Athenaeum drawing a two-thirds full lower floor. He delivered standard reform rhetoric and said the city’s ward bosses and ring-rule voters show a need for broader Democratic support across Louisiana. He cited a $45 million annual state drink bill and urged unity among the 120,000 undecided Louisiana Democrats.
In a heated discussion over revenues and a million-dollar overdraft, supporters and opponents debate liquor licenses and prohibition. Senator Barret highlights labor ties as a telegram from Thomas J. Greer calls for aiding abolition of liquor control. Lieutenant Governor Barret outlines a Southwest Louisiana tour beginning Thanksgiving, with stops across parishes. Brescia raid by airships in Rome reports Austrian planes bombarding the city killing seven and wounding ten with no material damage.
The four year old son of M L Peacock, a farmer in ward nine twenty miles southwest of Monroe, was killed when he fell from a wagon and a rear wheel passed over him while en route to Grayling Sumner Company's logging camp with a load of sweet potatoes.
In a Sunday afternoon collision near Minden Louisiana two Sibley youths Mary Lou Outts age 18 and Elsie Outts age 15 were killed instantly. The other car occupants Arthur Clayton Hamilton Phillips and Anna May Shadow suffered serious injuries and the others were hospitalized with various injuries. The deceased were daughters of Mr and Mrs J M Outts of Sibley Louisiana.
A report states that Robert Fays confession directly implicates a diplomat from a foreign country. Details remain uncertain as investigators pursue corroborating evidence and identify the unnamed diplomat involved.
Robert Fay a self styled German officer and alleged head of a plotting gang spoke for five hours to Assistant U S District Attorney Knox. He said he would plead guilty and serve his sentence rather than demur. Investigators link Fay to other cases tied to Hamburg America officials and a central director of the trouble, though no immunity or leniency was promised.
Washington reports the justice department investigates alleged plots by pro German and pro Austrian groups to trigger strikes in U S munition plants. The aim is to use antitrust law to prosecute restraint of interstate and foreign commerce. Indictments and leaders unresolved. St Louis hosts Missouri State Sunday School Association golden jubilee with notable attendees.
The Supreme Court recessed today until Monday November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Secretary Lansing received from Italy's ambassador a formal denunciation of the sinking of the Italian liner Ancona as an unparalleled atrocity. Italy claims the ship was shelled without warning, killing and wounding neutrals after the vessel stopped, while Austria-Hungary later disputes the account and says the liner attempted to flee and was shelled only after.
A report details a violent incident in which five American citizens, including Joseph W. Tays and a companion, were shot. Authorities investigate the brutal murder, seeking suspects and motive while noting the victims' identities and nationalities.
El Paso dispatch details the murder of Joseph W. Tays near San Blas Mexico. Tays, with three American companions and five hundred Villa faction Indians, were captured after traveling from Los Moschis on September 8. They were forced to march naked across a desert, begged for water, were shot at the bandit camp, and only one Indian teamster died as others fled. Tays's father found the scene the next day but could not recover the bodies and was threatened if he pursued the matter.
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice the British ambassador and Mr Hohler head of the British legation at Mexico City met with Secretary Lansing at the state department in Washington to talk over Mexican questions notably the settlement prospects for claims arising from the American occupation of Vera Cruz.
London report states Field Marshal Kitchener and the secretary of war consult with British officials in the Near East about possible contingencies if Teutonic allied forces attack Egypt. Milan cites Allies seeking Greece guarantees as troops move to the Balkans. Front reports note artillery and v Army actions near the Dardanelles and Cradisce as French forces fall back.
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