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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1916
Page
1
Railroads will suggest a plan to the Congressional Investigating Committee to address and solve ongoing railroad problems. The proposal aims to outline practical steps and stakeholder responsibilities to improve operations and safety.
A national council meeting in Washington outlines railroad proposals to Congress including a federal incorporation law for interstate lines, an enlarged Interstate Commerce Commission with regional bodies, and swift tariff suspension reforms. Remarks warn against government ownership and urge timely action to avoid repeated labor threats.
Ashdown Arkansas November 7 John Hawkins a 24 year old black man confessed to murdering Mrs Ben Dilon and her year old child in a suburb of Ashdown The motive appears to be robbery Hawkins was arrested near Ashdown and taken to Texarkana then hurried to Little Rock Penitentiary He admitted he shot Mrs Diles and killed the infant with a club after she fell while he demanded money Police say $1140 in funds were missing from the home and $2450 hidden in a bed was overlooked
Baltimore Nov 18 The American Federation of Labor adopted a resolution urging the president and executive council to press Congress to grant a horizontal salary increase of at least 200 dollars annually for government employees in the Classified civil service. The measure argues current wages fail to support workers and their families.
Wine merchant Geoulden of Elms in Chalons sur Marne was convicted by a magistrate on shipping 260 cases of champagne valued at 42 000 francs to the German emperor via Buenos Aires. He received a five year prison term a 20 000 franc fine and ten years loss of civil rights.
A historic gathering in Washington brings assembled representatives from various regions for a conference. The landmark meeting signals a united approach to pressing national issues and sets the stage for future sessions among key lawmakers.
Washington Nov 18 prominent railroad officials financiers economists and industrial representatives converge for the Newlands resolution inquiry launching a series of public hearings. the probe weighs government ownership versus regulation of railroads and other utilities, with debates on efficiency, constitutionality, and impact on employment. senators argue for a broad study including asset acquisition and potential government operation.
William C. Ector, once a Shreveport citizen, died in Baton Rouge at age 36 from heart trouble after months of illness. He was Governor Pleasant's brother-in-law, lived in Shreveport, led the governor's New Orleans campaign headquarters, and will be buried in Marshall, Texas. Survived by mother Mrs. S. P. Betor and siblings Mrs. R. G. Pleasant Mrs. W. J. Hutchinson and W. D. Betor.
A committee plans a report to Congress by the second Monday in January with hearings across major U S cities including New York Chicago Omaha Kansas City St Louis San Francisco New Orleans and Atlanta. Hearings may extend nearly two years with economists publicists railroad leaders employees investors farmers shippers bankers and business groups invited to testify. In Minnesota secretary of state Schmahl announced Hughes won by a 296 vote plurality.
Monroe drives a citywide construction surge led by Iron Mountain works including a $200,000 office complex and railway facilities. Ma sonic temple plans top $65,000 with grand lodge space, while the Monroe Hardware Co aims a $56,000 100 by 300 foot three story warehouse on Olive. Other projects cover Julius Cahn’s $12,000 two story building, Selig & Russell’s $10,000 cleaning plant, Weaks Supply’s $10,000 remodel, St Matthew's Church $7,000, and a new railroad passenger station upgrade. The post office annex proposal and Ouachita National Bank expansion loom, with additional store remodels on DeSiard Street.
London reports Belgium faced mass deportations as Germany requisitioned 260000 males, with officials from Tournai fined for refusing lists. Mons district notes 1200 men drafted to Germany, while Lord Robert Cecil urges American and Allied pressure to halt the invasion and protect civilians.
The Navy Department announced awards for fourteen torpedo boat destroyers from the latest naval bill. Fore River Ship Building of Quincy, Massachusetts will build eight, Union Iron Works of San Francisco six. Bath Iron Works of Bath, Maine had already secured four destroyers.
Official reports confirm British forces forced German troops to retreat on the front lines. The retreat indicates a favorable shift in momentum for Allied operations, with strategic gains noted along contested sectors. No further details on locations or dates were provided in the fragment.
British and French units repelled German counterattacks on the Somme while French and Serbian troops continued presses around Monastir and Cerna river bend. Paris reported Serbian gains north and west of Monastir as Romanian efforts near Campulung faltered. German and Austrian forces pushed in Ait Jiul valleys and a Russian front minor actions noted near Ruse.
Bucharest reports Roumanians advance on a Transylvanian front near Dragoslavek as World War I fronts shift. Petrograd says Russians near Sarny southeast of Pinak shot down a large Zeppelin and captured a crew of sixteen.
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