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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1916
Page
1
Prussian Joseph of Austria Hungary died Thursday night ending a reign that made him the longest serving emperor in history. He led Austria Hungary through vast reforms and crises during a century of change. His passing marks the end of an era for Europe.
Reuters report from Landon dated Nov 22 announces the death of Emperor Francis Joseph I of Austria Hungary in Vienna. The long reign, spanning 67 years, saw vast European upheavals and the outbreak of World War I. The piece outlines his age, birth date, reign length, key dynastic losses, and pivotal wartime decisions linked to the July 25 1914 ultimatum to Serbia. It chronicles his era’s political upheavals and personal sorrows, including threats to his life and family tragedies.
Representative Fitzgerald announces support for a food embargo bill to be drafted for the next Congress. President Wilson and the cabinet oppose the embargo, creating a clash over national policy likely to shape early session debates.
Paris reports the emperor died after taking a cold caught while walking in Schoenbrunn park ten days earlier with the King of Bavaria. Pneumonia followed. Archduke Charles Francis, born August 17, 1887, and commanding Austrian armies, was summoned to the bedside. Official confirmation awaited.
Greensboro Nov 22 The ninth annual convention of the North Carolina Drainage Association announces a vast reclamation project for swamp lands along the South Atlantic coast. Canals and laterals will drain about 100000 acres already improved economically. London reports the hospital ship Brittanic has been sunk with about fifty lives lost.
Legal contest over the Adamson Law escalates into a rapid courtroom clash on railway matters, with officials and advocates framing the outcome as crucial for labor policy and interstate commerce. The dispute centers on wage and hour regulations and their enforcement in transportation sectors.
A government motion in Kansas City federal court seeks immediate decision on the constitutionality of the Adamson eight hour law. The case targets Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf receivership and could prompt Supreme Court review before January 1 as railroads and employees face the new rule. The judge promised a ruling today and could invite all railroads to participate if the motion is granted.
Paris dispatch notes Austrian embassy announces the death of Emperor Francis Joseph Overton on Trial. Huntsville, Ala, reports David J. Overton on trial for murder of Probate Judge W. T. Lawler, June case witnesses include Lawler's widow. Hot Springs Reservation for sale at public auction in Las Cruces, New Mexico, covering 3200 acres in Socorro county with hot springs and water rights.
Acting Secretary Newton of the treasury ruled that state inheritance taxes are deductible from real estate in determining federal income tax assessments. The Washington notice dated November 21 confirms the interpretation as part of tax calculation guidance.
Moble Alabama November 22 virtually all hope has been abandoned of finding William McCausland Baton Rouge banker alive. His son William McCausland Jr with K J McClelland and J W Doherty heading searchers believe he drowned in the Tensas river swamps after duck hunting last Wednesday afternoon. Despite multiple trips into the marshes and ten miles into Baldwin county no trace has been found. A rumor of a found skiff was denied and life insurance totaling 100000 would go to his family if he perished.
The Louisiana State Baptist convention ministers and deacons conference met Tuesday at 7 PM in Mansfield. Rev. G. M. Harrell was elected president for another year, L. W. Sloan became vice president, and Bb. F. Wallace of Pineville was chosen secretary-treasurer. A notable program was presented.
Drilling near Monroe in northeast Louisiana promises a big gas find with ten or more wells planned. Teams from Progressive Oil & Gas and others push operations in Morehouse and Ouachita parishes, while investors survey acreage around Monroe, Bastrop, Ouachita City and nearby tracts.
New London Nov 2 The German merchant submarine Deutschland with a $2,000,000 cargo and official mail for Emperor Wilhelm aboard started for Kremen Tuesday after last Friday’s sinking of a convoying tug forced a port return for minor repairs. Skipper Paul Koenig altered tactics and drove the sub out in daylight instead of using darkness. Local mariners were surprised as he again chose a direct harbor transit.
Federal Judge hooks the Adams eight hour law unconstitutional in Kansas City. Government plans immediate appeal to the U S Supreme Court. railroad receivers asked to speed hearings and invite railroads nationwide. Notre Dame prepares for seventy fifth anniversary with grand observance. founded 1842 by Rev Sorin near Vincennes on St Joseph River. early years marked by debt and hardship.
Five crewmen drowned when the tug Alert of the T. A. Scott Wrecking Company, sub‑agents of the Eastern Forwarding Company, collided in dangerous waters of the Race. The Deutschland steered east toward Nantucket shoals while the Alert lingered a half mile behind and later returned to its pier. Captain Frederick Hinch, the sole survivor from last week’s disaster, was aboard the Alert.
The Associated Press reports a new clash on the Macedonian front as Bulgarians and Germans push against Serbian and French forces after Monastir evacuation. Untested Roumanian fortunes in Western Wallachia loom as Central Powers appear close to winning the region.
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