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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1915
Page
1
The Associated Press report from New Orleans lists 549 known dead or missing in Louisiana and Mississippi from Wednesday's storm with $12 million in property damage. Early tallies show 244 known dead, with extensive flooding, destroyed levees, and widespread plantation devastation across the delta region.
A New Iberia area figure announces his bid for lieutenant governor. Supporters see him as a credible contender with regional backing and a plan to address state issues. He highlights experience in public service and promises focused leadership if elected.
Porteous R. Burke of New Iberia announces his candidacy for lieutenant governor, forming a three way race with Fernand Mouton of Lafayette and F. C. Claiborne of New Roads. Burke backs local option and starting a constitutional convention, with a broad reform platform. A. J. Frantz opens Barret campaign HQs in New Orleans as Barret plans platform release and events.
The Eighth District Court criminal term started in Winnsboro with the State versus Robt KE Armstrong for the murder of Sam Mike. Armstrong, a prominent planter and cattle dealer, is defended by Berry Berry Henry Bernstein and Marion W Reily. the state is led by Wood H Thompson with assistors W B McIntyre. The case draws notable local interest as one of the era’s major legal battles.
In the northern parish area on Sunday afternoon June 13 1915 Robert Armstrong shot and killed Mike after Millie allegedly threatened Armstrong. No eyewitnesses exist but the body was found and Armstrong surrendered to Sheriff Gilbert. A jury was chosen and witnesses began testifying with more to come as counsel prepare closing arguments.
Cedar Rapids Iowa October 2 More than 1000 workers for good roads from seven states arrive for the Northwestern Good Roads Congress opening Monday The congress includes Minnesota Wisconsin North and South Dakota Iowa and Michigan With Montana Idaho and Washington likely to join next week New County Seat Celebrates in Gaylord Minn October 2 Henderson to Gaylord transfer of Sibley county seat to Gaylord planned for December is celebrated now in Gaylord with a general observance.
Cape Haitien date lines report Haitien rebels will surrender their arms to American expeditionary forces Tuesday after an agreement between rebel leaders and US commander. Marines aboard the battleship Connecticut will withdraw following dearmament.
A card from L. Haas announces his candidacy for Louisiana General Assembly representing Ouachita Parish with a pledge to run a direct parishwide campaign in January 1916. He stresses years of legislative insight and readiness to advocate for constituents while avoiding newspaper conflicts and promising future platform details.
A sheriff’s resignation submitted by Par Ker was officially accepted by the county commission, ending his term amid routine administrative review and transition steps. No further details were provided on successor timing or reasons.
John P. Parker resigns as Ouachita parish sheriff amid state suits over back license taxes. Governor Hall appoints former Sheriff David A. Johnston to fill the unexpired term as investigations proceed and tensions rise over the sheriff shortage.
Supervising Auditor McFarland visited Ouachita parish for his initial canvass and found about $50,000 due in hack licenses that had never been assessed. Sheriff Parker showed little energy in collecting these licenses, and McFarland filed suit for the unpaid amount.
Forty-seven suits filed by Ford Mfg Co against as many insurers over a Vandalia Illinois plant fire will be tried together in Troy Missouri this month. The cases involve about $647000 and follow lengthy prior trials that cost substantial sums with long durations in Murphysboro and Mexico.
The American Electric Railway Association holds its annual convention in San Fremecisco with leaders in public service attending. On Monday the meeting opens and 37,000 miles of trackage will be represented out of 41,000 miles in the United States. Committees will report and many prominent speakers are expected during the five day session.
Minneapolis voters head to the polls on Monday to decide if saloons must close. The city, the largest in the Northwest to take up the liquor issue, ends a vigorous campaign with an uncertain outcome.
The first game will be in Philadelphia on October 5, followed by a second game in Philadelphia the next day. Games three and four move to Boston on October 11 and 12, with game five in Philadelphia on October 13. Game six is in Boston on October 14 and game seven, to be decided by a coin toss, in Philadelphia or Boston on October 15.
New Orleans reports 43 dead in Barataria, 25 in the city, with 100 dead along the Mississippi from Myrtle Grove to Buras. Fifty plus more died at New Platform and La Branche areas. Island De la Croix losses total 25. Ninety crewmen from fifteen fishing schooners are missing.
Allied forces push deeper into the western war zone as offensive operations continue along multiple sectors. Reports indicate coordinated maneuvers by ground and air units with advancing troops securing key positions and disrupting enemy lines.
Paris reports new progress in the French offensive while the Balkans draw attention. Bulgaria moves forces toward the Greek border as Russians offensive gains appear in central sectors. Despite Turkish claims, British and French actions in Artois and the west shape the crisis, with Greece urged to act.
Paris reports planes dropped bombs on German lines and railway behind the front. A heavy German bombardment hit the Artois district. Despite this, French forces show perceptible progress there and on the La Bassée heights.
Confidential reports to the United States government disclose destruction of from fifty to seventy German submarines by nets submarine telephones new mine types and fleets of high speed motor boats armed with rapid firing guns.
An Amsterdam telegram reports Austria preparing an ultimatum to Roumania demanding free passage of ministers to Turkey as tensions rise in the region.
Athens reports Bulgarian forces advancing toward the Serbian frontier while additional troops head to the Greek border, with Paris confirming the movements as of October 2.
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