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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
1
Army and Navy seek four hundred million dollars in defense funding. The proposed appropriation aims to bolster national security and sustain operations across branches during fiscal planning.
Washington reports President Wilson and advisors push a national defense package nearing 400 million dollars for next Congress. Army and navy plans include a larger regular force, a 400000 member reserve, and a five year ship program totaling forty two capital ships by 1922. a bond issue is favored to cover the added expense.
Thousands of German made toys reach New York with many more en route. The lift of the British embargo eases Santa’s supply as American children expect a bountiful Christmas. Washington allies encouraged Britain to ensure ample toys for U S boys and girls.
The article describes large boxes bringing an array of toys and novelty items from Europe for American children. It notes battleships that move, kewpie dolls, submarines, dancing fellows, jump roosters, and a variety of dolls and pretty items for girls, all tied to wartime supply excitement.
Towanda Pa Oct 14 the Bradford County Historical Society plans a ceremony marking the 300th anniversary of the 1615 arrival of Stephen Brule the first white man in Pennsylvania His mission was to recruit local Susquehanna Indians to join Huron allies in a war against the Five Nations Champlain aided the Huron forces Brule spent the winter in a palisade and explored the region The event will be celebrated with exercises and pomp in the present Pennsylvania confines
The grand jury in special session adjourned after returning the final report which included three indictments. One targets former Sheriff J. P. Parker Jr. for embezzling parish and state funds about 7800 dollars. Officials declined to confirm the indictments, and Parker’s exact whereabouts remain unknown amid rumors.
Indianapolis on October 13 saw Mayor Jos. K. Bell acquitted after a five week trial on conspiracy charges tied to the 1914 primary election. He stood with co defendants including Thomas Taggart and Police Chief Samuel Perrott as cheers erupted in the courtroom.
The New York stock exchange saw a record seat price of seventy thousand dollars on October 14, the year's highest. The prior peak stood at sixty eight thousand six hundred dollars.
Federal District Judge Hough rules the Smith Lever law unconstitutional in a brief, high court move. The decision challenges the 1914 act, affecting funding and coordinating rural extension services.
Federal District Judge Hough declares the cotton futures act of August 18, 1914 invalid because it originated in the Senate, not the House, upholding a suit by Samuel T Hubbard and others to recover $1,000. The decision triggers market reactions with cotton futures slipping and brokers rethinking positions as refunds may be required if upheld on appeal.
Washington reports that on October 14 Attorney General Gregory declined to comment on a pending issue, symbolizing a restrained public stance amid ongoing legal discussions. He offered no further details as officials parle about the matter behind closed doors.
Officials expect a possible appeal after Judge Hough ruled the Cotton Futures Act unconstitutional. DOJ will not comment before reading the decision. Belief centers in Agriculture and Treasury interests who enforce the act may push for action.
Chicago hosts the laymen's missionary movement in the United States and Canada opening a series of conventions. Denominations involved include American Friends Reformed Presbyterians Baptists Northern and Southern United Methodists Episcopal Lutherans Congregational Disciples of Christ Evangelical Synod Protestant and United churches.
The department of agriculture warns of a widespread boll weevil movement from Alabama to Texas and urges immediate winter pest control. Planters in Oklahoma and infested Texas and Tennessee counties must begin harvesting and destroying cotton to curb next year’s losses.
The Census Bureau released September cotton data: 498,219 bales used, 1,089,614 on hand in consuming establishments, 2,796,500 in storage, 502,031 exports. Linters used 61,401. 128,050 in storage and compresses. 57,106. Arthur Grant filed his declaration with Chairman Randle as first sheriff candidate to deposit the fee.
President of Health Care declines to run, opting out of the upcoming race. No entry by Dowling prevents a challenger slate and shifts campaign dynamics.
A New Orleans dispatch reports Dr. Oscar Dowling will not seek the governor’s seat and most Overton backers, including Swords R. Lee and John H. Blackman, have moved to Colonel Pleasant. Pleasant campaigns across Donaldsonville, Baton Rouge, Clinton, Hammond, Tangipahoa and Franklinton with stops at parish fairs ahead of filing papers in Baton Rouge.
The Times Picayune reports that John Marshall announced Pleasant has support from John H. Overton John Pinckman and Swords R. Lee of Alexandria. The piece also notes a debate over whether New Orleans assessors should run on the state or parochial ticket next spring.
The 1898 constitution linked assessors in New Orleans to the April state election, but the 1913 convention moved elections of assessors to the fall with congressional races. Candidates for the house, senate, and tax collector face little opposition, while Col Pleasant Edward Everett of Union is set for secretary of state. LeDoux Smith and James J. Bailey are other contenders. Barrett may keep the lieutenant governorship.
Receiver H F Thomas warns that many claimants against the Union National Bank, closed over four months ago, have not filed proof of claim. He says dividends will go only to those who prove their claims and obtain areceiver certificate, urging depositors and others to submit proofs immediately.
Dr. Dumba former Austrian ambassador to the United States arrived in Falmouth on October 13. He did not come ashore and remained on his vessel prompting cautious reception by local authorities and observers.
A London opinion piece weighs the feasibility of pursuing a legal action. The writer assesses conditions, potential outcomes, and practical hurdles without asserting a definite verdict.
Associated Press dispatch from London reports rising unease over Balkan action and notes German gains on the French front after failing to press attacks on Britain.: International fronts show Serbia resistance, Sofia reports Serbian offensive stifled, and rail lines near Salonika cut as forces redeploy.
Reports from Penins say a violent artillery engagement occurred in Artois with heavy fighting. On the eastern front Russians press the initiative and are advancing. Petrograd notes Russian superiority in munitions while German assaults on Dvinsk wane due to ammo shortages. A Stockholm dispatch claims seventeen German ore steamers in the Baltic are missing, believed sunk by British submarines.
Martial law in a separated and partial form was proclaimed in The Hague affecting movements of workers in trades supplying the army. Foreigners remain unaffected.
Paris October 14 Premier Viviani told the senate that Italy probably would take part in the Balkem operations. The statement signals Italy's potential active role in the military collaboration.
Elijah Washington charged with robbing Vidalia post office a month ago was shot in the side and wounded. He was placed in the parish jail this afternoon by Deputy U S Marshal J J Baillie of Alexandria and will be tried at the federal court term next week.
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