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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1915
Page
1
Colonel Pleasant replies to the accusation raised by Horace Wil Kin in a political column. Parker, a Republican, asserts his party’s position and defends his record. The exchange centers on campaign rhetoric and party contrast.
Col. R G Pleasant replies to Horace Wilkinson denying he was read out of the Democratic party. He defends the party against Wilkinson and Parker, cites past presidents, criticizes Republican Progressives, and notes disputes over bond sales fiscal agency and a proposed constitutional convention. He argues disruption comes from intemperate remarks and anti Democratic press.
Colonel Pleasant defends his anti Hall administration votes and bond sale stance while ahead in sugar suit litigation postponed to November 8. He tours parishes in Northern Louisiana, praising receptions in Franklinton and Bogalusa. Newspapers back Pleasant. five lieutenant governor candidates emerge as Fontenot joins Barret on the prohibition ticket. both US Senators are leaning toward Pleasant.
New York on October 19 reports the principal fall wedding of Miss Rhoda van Bibber Tanner daughter of Mrs. John J. Tanner Fifth Avenue to Felix D. Doubleday son of publisher Frank N. Doubleday and partner of Ambassador Page. The bride has Kentucky lineage and European education. The ceremony takes place today at the Church of the Ascension.
The case against Thomas Taggart, Democratic leader, charged with election conspiracy, was dismissed today on the prosecutor's motion.
Six armed men robbed two freight trains and tried to loot an American Express train on the West Shore railroad at the tunnel entrance near Haverstraw New York. They loaded an automobile with freight and fled. The engineer salvaged the express by opening the throttle despite the stop.
Subfield reports progress on completing the Ouachita Locks and Dams project. Officials note continued work advancing the waterway improvements, with contractors focusing on sealing gates and reinforcing structures to ensure navigational reliability.
Capt Harold C Fiske of the government engineering corps visits Monroe to gather data for a report on the nine locks and dams on the Ouachita river The completion of the system hinges on his findings Local business leaders press for completion and he attends a luncheon at the Monroe Hotel before touring the river front and proposed docks He leaves for Camden early tomorrow morning to continue the tour.
Columbus Ohio October 19 Former Attorney General Hogan is retained to defend Byron M Clendening Democratic member of the State Liquor Licensing Board against charges filed by Governor Frank B Willis. Clendening vows to resist removal and will pursue court action if needed.
Kansas City on October 19 reports the death of Joseph M. McCoy, a noted pioneer of the plains and cattle industry.
The accused were involved in a fatal altercation over a business matter. Dr Melatosti, aged physician, and Arthur Hurrell, a respected young man, faced a case that drew local interest. The defense claimed insanity from long morphine use. The doctor, once released on bond, will be sent to Covington for further treatment.
The United States formalized recognition of the Carranza led Mexican government. Secretary Lansing sent a letter to General Arrendondo, Carranza's representative, and Pan American conferees delivered their letters. Arrendondo planned to return to Mexico to present the letters in person.
London reports Italy has declared war on Bulgaria as Teutons push toward Belgrade. Conflicting Bulgarian and Serbian accounts describe moves on the Salonika Nish railway while Greece may receive Balkan reinforcements. Paris notes French gains northeast of Souchez and Vienna lists Bulgarian and Austrian advances.
Oklahoma City reports six killed and two fatally injured when a Rock Island passenger train collided head on with a freight near Chickasha this morning. Eight others are seriously hurt.
Rayville Louisiana October 18 The jury could not agree in the murder trial of Dr J H McIntosh over Arthur Harrell. The court dismissed the jury and entered a mistrial with the panel reportedly 11 to 1 for acquittal on insanity grounds.
The News Star announces W. G. Haynes as a candidate for Clerk of the Court in Ouachita Parish subject to Democratic primary voters. Hayes runs under the party banner for the office.
A contingent of workers will visit Monroe and Marion Lawrence joining other notable figures on a state tour to observe projects and discuss labor issues.
Marion Lawrence leads a tour of Sunday School specialists visiting Monroe on Monday November 8 to discuss the harvest of youth, church work, and efficiency across Louisiana. The program covers preschool to grandparents outreach, parishes organization, and interdenominational conventions with speakers from Chicago Philadelphia and New Orleans.
United Gas and Petroleum Company reports its affairs are in good shape after a Shreveport board meeting. The firm expects a Christmas dividend as debt is liquidated and costs reduced by one thousand dollars monthly. Grand Cane well reaches 3000 feet with rising gas pressure, signaling a potential new producer within thirty days.
Monroe prepares to welcome visiting Sunday school leaders with a full itinerary across Oklahoma Louisiana and Mississippi from November 2 to 16. R W Germany is general chairman and C E Faulk publicity chief with a full committee handling entertainment finance ministerial music and ushers.
The general association of the Missouri Baptists opened in Trenton with about a thousand delegates. Four days are set aside for talks and organization as a new constitution is considered.
Bandits derail a Frisco train injuring no one and terrorize passengers by firing upon them and stealing valuables. Authorities investigate as the motive and full details remain unclear.
Bandits attacked a Frisco passenger train near Olimite killing an engineer and a U.S. cavalryman. Five were wounded including Dr. McCain and Conductor Moran. Bandits looted coaches, burned a trestle, cut line wires, and fled toward Mexico as infantry and cavalry pursued.
Buffalo Bill the famed scout and showman will head a hunter party from Cody Wyoming for a three week trek into Idaho wilds. The veteran marks his seventy years in February and this trip is said to be his final mountain hunt after a long life in the field.
Rome reports via Stefani News Agency that Italy declared war on Bulgaria on October 19. The announcement marks a major expansion of hostilities in the region with Italy taking decisive wartime action.
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