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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1915
Page
1
Foster shines with strong pitching and timely hitting to power Boston to a victory. The standout performance marks a rare two way contribution in a featured American League contest.
Boston Americans defeated Philadelphia Nationals 2 to 1 in the second World Series game. Foster pitched strongly for Boston and Foster contributed a seventh inning double amid a tight pitching duel. President Wilson and his fiancée attended, arriving late as the game opened.
New York bankers accepted a $500000 five percent Anglo-French five year loan as a strictly neutral business move to aid U S prosperity. J P Morgan spoke to bond men saying the bonds were external debts and first charge on guarantee nations revenues. First sale totaled $10000 at 98 with bonds listed on the New York Exchange.
Athens dispatch reports King Constantine was informed by British Minister Elliott that Britain and France are determined to advance the Salonika military expedition. The statement came on Thursday and was conveyed in Rome via Associated Press.
A devoted lieutenant governor spends all his time at Campaton, dedicating effort to the campaign effort and public duties. His schedule centers on field visits, speeches, and organizational tasks across multiple counties.
A New Orleans report says Thomas C. Barret will resign as lieutenant governor after the pardons board session, clearing the way for a governor’s race bid. Senator A. K. Amacker would act as lieutenant governor. Dr. Clarence Pierson contemplates quitting the race or his Jackson asylum post, with party leaders signaling little local support. United States Senator Robert F. Broussard intensifies Democratic campaigning in the Third District, shipping campaign rooms to Barret headquarters and vowing party leadership. Barret refutes imminent resignation, planning to attend pardon board hearings in New Orleans before deciding future steps.
San Francisco reports a peace conference underway with the fifth session noted on October 9. Delegates from various groups meet to discuss disarmament and postwar cooperation.
American Peace Congress will meet here tomorrow for a three day session with leading peace workers. Topics include a world league and world court, church school and college roles in peace, armament, and labor attitudes. Speakers include Belgian Senator Henri La Fontaine, Persian envoy Mirzi Khan, Theodore Marburg, David Starr Jordan, and A D Call.
D A Johnston was sworn in to fill the unexpired term of J P Parker Jr who resigned after a city shortage. Johnston named deputies W A O Kelly and Chas L Goodson with O Kelly also serving as Police Jury clerk. Johnston promised to run the office honestly and conscientiously.
London dispatches report strong representations by Bulgaria to Greece regarding the landing of French and British troops at Salonika. The note underscores regional tensions as Allied forces push ashore in Thessaloniki during the Balkan crisis.
Chicago reporters published the season averages showing Ty Cobb named champion batter for the eighth straight time. Cobb finished with a .369 batting average for the season.
Chairman Robert O Randle of the Parish Democratic Executive Committee calls the committee to meet at the courthouse on Tuesday October 12 at 1 o clock to fix dates for the primary election to nominate parish officers and arrange other details as necessary. Full attendance is desired.
Latin American diplomats plan to meet Secretary of State today to discuss recognition of Venustiano Carranza. The gathering signals a push to formalize diplomatic ties and identify expected outcomes.
Washington reports indicate near certainty of U S recognition for General Carranza's government at the Pan American conference. Secretary Lansing to meet with Latin American diplomats amid talks on military supremacy and protection of foreigners. Reports from Mexico note improving conditions and resumed train and telegraph service in many areas as officials weigh recognition timing.
Chicago October 9 A group of about a hundred Dixie High Way tourists began the first ride over the new national highway this morning. The contingent plans a triumphal journey through key states with stops planned along the route.
Chicago to Florida travelers receive a royal welcome along the route passing through Indianapolis Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta Macon Jacksonville and ending at French Lick Springs tonight where Thomas Taggart hosts them. Directors expect Michigan's formal admission to the association and approval of the Western Florida arm extending to Tallahassee to connect with the eastern arm. The tour includes cities Newark Trenton Wheeling Vicksburg Jacksonville and Oklahoma City sending affirmative replies to a National Security League request for citizen defense committees.
Governor Frank B. Willis of Ohio will plant a buckeye tree on the exposition grounds as Ohio day features a military and civic parade reception and ball during the San Diego Exposition in San Diego California.
General Villa proposes a coalition cabinet of factional representatives as an alternative to recognizing General Carranza. He argues recognition would not bring peace, vows to oppose Carranza’s “despotic principles,” and says his forces are spread across Mexico.
Postoffice inspectors traced yesterday's Baltimore and Ohio train robbery in West Virginia to thieves who seized less than 100000 dollars in currency. The investigation continues as authorities review evidence and recoveries.
Twenty one top drivers began the 350 mile Astor cup race at Sheepshead Bay Speedway with $50,000 in prizes. Barney Oldfield withdrew at mile sixteen due to a broken piston rod. Rest led at 100 miles while Atkins led at 240 miles before dropping out after a machinery accident.
German forces concentrate mounted units with artillery support in a tense frontline report. The maneuver signals a potential spring offensive as armored and infantry units maneuver to outflank positions. Local observers note increased activity near border towns and supply depots.
London reports no major new hostilities except an unconfirmed Russian bombardment near Varna. Bulgaria concentrates cavalry with heavy guns under a German commander southwest of Sofia near the Serbian border. Austro German forces suffer losses crossing the Save and are pinned near the river. Greece's stance remains uncertain as 32 000 Allied troops land at Salonika.
Petrograd reports a German transport sunk by a submarine in the Baltic Sea. The Dvinsk front remains the focal point on the eastern front as Germans renew a northern assault to seize the city, with attacks intensifying beyond prior southern and western efforts.
Paris reports indicate German casualties were very heavy in their offensive near Loos as the Allied lines held, according to the French war office.
Rome reports an agreement between Emperor William and King Ferdinand of Bulgaria for joint military action, said to have been concluded last April according to the Tribuna.
Petrograd correspondent for Corriere della Sera reports Bulgaria will send a Serbian ultimatum demanding concessions in Macedonia as a preliminary to declaring war.
London observes no final clash in the Balkans as ministers depart Bulgaria signaling commitment to the central powers, though no formal declaration of war has been issued.
Two British steamers Silver Ash and Scawby were sunk in London harbor. The incident was reported with minimal detail about cause and casualties.
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