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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
1
Lieutenant Governor Barret announced his gubernatorial platform on the prohibition issue before a large audience. He outlined his stance and highlighted policy implications for the state’s liquor laws and enforcement.
The Times reports a large anti saloon meeting in Shreveport endorsing Thomas C Barret for governor. Barret pledges statewide prohibition if elected and outlines a platform expanding local option, tax fairness, and agricultural and educational support.
The first official Dixie Highway tour from Chicago to Miami begins tomorrow with impressive ceremonies. Governor Dunne will speak at the Chicago event and the tour is scheduled to end in Miami on October 21.
Two masked men robbed the Baltimore and Ohio express from New York to St. Louis near Central West Virginia stealing over a hundred registered letters and about ninety unsigned bank note packages worth about half a million dollars. A large gold haul remained untouched. posses pursue the suspects.
The engagement of President Wilson and Mrs Norman Galt is the leading topic in Washington with telegrams pouring into the White House from across the United States and abroad. The White House staff is overwhelmed by the flood of congratulatory messages.
A manifesto announces a determined effort to oppose Teutons in ongoing conflict. The document frames the decision as a mobilization of resources and public support, signaling intensified resistance and commitment to victory.
Frankfurter Zeitung reports Bulgaria will join Germany and Austria in the war and may threaten Greece to stay neutral. Austro German force of about 400000 moves against Serbia with heavy artillery while Saloniki forces rush north to aid Serbia. Greece wavers amid mixed cabinet and public opinion, fearing Bulgarian aims and regional instability. Roumania remains neutral as diplomacy unsettles the Balkans.
Reports vary on World War I fronts as Russia presses Bukowina and attacks near Czernowitz while Germany advances toward Dvinsk. Berlin claims von Hindenburg breached Russian lines, but French and German accounts contradict, with Champagne still contested in the center.
Philadelphia auction features a 1797 James Monroe letter to Alexander Hamilton that challenges him to a duel. The missive stems from Monroe’s probes into Hamilton's conduct with Mrs. Reynolds and attacks on his Treasury role, showing bitter estrangement and insistence on a field confrontation if pressed.
Calls for winter clothes come as the Associated Charities office reports low supplies. A six year old boy, several girls ages six to fourteen, a woman seeking a coat suit, and several elderly men and women need warm garments. Any usable donations accepted. call 1218 for pickup.
New Orleans reports Dr. Clairence Pierson undecided whether to resign as superint endent of the Jackson asylum or enter the gubernatorial race. After talks with friends he promised a policy statement, saying he owes a duty to the Jackson asylum where he has served for ten years.
The Philadelphia team claimed the opener as their sturdy pitching carried the game. Alexander continued his record as MIG league's top pitcher, anchoring the win amid the World Series clash setting.
Boston Americans and Philadelphia National League meet in the World Series as rain-soaked field dries. Alexander starts for Philadelphia with a nervous early showing while Hooper Scott and Speaker produce key at bats for Boston. late scoring drives put Philadelphia ahead with Cravath and Bancroft contributing.
Delegates and officials including Senator Bertrang Weil District Attorney John R. Hunter and J S Fauntleroy conferred with Dr Pierson while Colonel Pleasant receives telegrams of support from across the state. Final decision on his candidacy expected today amid renewed backing from party and friends.
Progressive candidate Joan M. Parker spoke at the Pointe Coupee fair in New Roads on Thursday. She attacked sinecures and useless offices in Louisiana and said they drain revenues that could be saved for state institutions.
The annual Brockton Marathon from Boston to Brockton Fair finishes at the fair grounds today. A bronze trophy will go to the winner with silver cups awarded to the next four finishers. Runners start at noon.
A Bulgarian manifesto declaring Bulgaria will join the Central Powers was released today by the Overseas News Agency in Berlin. The document outlines Bulgaria's pledge to enter the war on the side of Germany and its allies.
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