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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1915

Page

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Prominent Louisiana Supporters Rally Behind Caders

North Louisiana leaders and notable figures champion author Caders as he seeks OS pleas. The push emphasizes strong advocacy from respected residents and political allies in the region.

Barret Meeting Today Amid South Louisiana Rallys

Enthusiastic reports from Gibsland Arcadia and Farmerville boost Pleasant in New Orleans and South Louisiana as opposition to Barret grows. Candidates Burke Mounton and Mounton bid for lieutenant governor while Barre t forces organize in New Orleans with a meeting set for Monday night.

New Orleans Ruffin G. Pleasant Gibsland Arcadia Homer Farmerville Pleasant Louisiana Barret Colonel Pleasant John M. Marshall L. Austin Fontenot Fernand Mounton Lafayette C. F. Claiborne New Roads H. J. de la Vergne Porteous R. Burke New Iberia

New Orleans Trade Excursion to Monroe Arrives November

The Sixth Annual Trade Extension Excursion of the New Orleans Association of Commerce will reach Monroe on Monday November Sth at 4 30 p m and depart next morning at 7 30 a m The party includes over 100 leading wholesalers manufacturers and bankers with officials from major railroads a Pullman train band and telegraph links to New Orleans The visit aims to promote prestige prosperity and closer business ties between New Orleans and surrounding regions.

New Orleans Association of Commerce Monroe A. H. Borden Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Bureau News-Star Merchants & Manufacturers’ Bureau Martin Behrman Public Safety Harold W. Newman Texas & Pacific New Orleans

Barret canvass signals Harris sole Democratic nominee hope

Barret canvass notes T H Harris of Baton Rouge as the sole unopposed candidate for state superintendent in the Democratic primary. Harris previously ran unopposed four years ago. Capt B Steele filed for auditor by noon, while Paul Capdevielle aimed to disrupt the slate. Ross Greazeale denied rumors about Porteous Burke. Work began on cleaning the Catholic cemetery for All Saints Day next week. lot owners urged to tidy plots.

Burke Natchitoches Colfax Hall R. H. Collins Franklin Frederick Wilbert Plaquemine Senate P. R. Burke New Iberia Mouton New Orleans Fred J. Grace Register of the Land Office H. J. Lea Winnsboro C. P. Dunbar Opelousas J. E

Lineage Ties To Birthplace Of Chinese Founder

The 75th lineal descendant of Confucius resides in the Chinese town that is both the birthplace and burial site of the founder, a location noted for its 26 centuries of historical significance.

Confucius

Governor Hodge Addresses Large Kansas Prohibition Audience

Kansas Governor Hodge spoke to a sizable crowd urging stricter prohibition policy. He called for broader enforcement and public support as part of a state wide effort to curb alcohol use.

Governor Hodge Kansas

Prohibition Rally Endorses Barrett Aide at Sugar's Theatre

A large Barret rally at Sugar's Theatre drew a full lower floor and balconies as Rev A W Turner Louisiana Anti Saloon League head and former Governor George Hodges of Kansas urged support for Lieutenant Governor Barrett in the prohibition issue.

A.W. Turners Louisiana Anti-Saloon League Sugar’s Theatre George H. Hodges Kansas A. W. Turner Louisiana Turner Anti-Saloon League Jarret Hodges J. Harvey Trousdale Tipperary Baptist Old Kentucky Monroe Ouachita Parish Gov Trousdale

Prohibition Debate Sparks Rivalry in State Campaign

Rev. Turner recounted conferences with Col. Pleasant and warned of threats to veto statewide prohibition. He painted Pleasant as political rival seeking votes while denying moral conviction, and contrasted Pleasant with Barret as candidates for governor. Turner urged unity despite party tensions and defended total option as brewer option.

Rev. Turner Col. Pleasant Winnfield J. Y Pleasant Barret Lafayette Turner

First Lyceum Course Opens in Monroe Spotlight

The Free Lyceum Course resumes with the Ernest Gamble Concert Company visiting Monroe at the City School auditorium Wednesday night. The ensemble delivered one of last year’s top attractions and is expected to draw a strong audience again.

City School Ernest Gamble Monroe

Three Men Held On Conspiracy Charges

Robert Fay Walter L Scholz and Paul Daeche were arraigned in Weehaken New Jersey on conspiracy charges tied to an alleged plot to blow up vessels Police said Fay confessed to being a German army lieutenant and to using a machine to disable ships to delay munitions to the Allies Scholz and Daeche were recent German arrivals A large cache of explosives dynamite and acids was found in their rooms All three were held without bail.

Associated Press New York Robert Fay Walter L. Scholz Paul Daeche Weehaken New Jersey Wood Fay Scholz Daeche Germany

Dispute Over Cow Ends in Killing in Arcadia

Arcadia Louisiana October 25 Following a cow dispute Town Marshal J S Howell was shot three times and killed by S C McGarrity at 1 pm McGarrity allegedly released his cow from the pound broke a lock and confronted the marshal who died after an altercation McGarrity was jailed by the sheriff.

Arcadia J. S. Howell S. C. McGarrity McGarrity Howell

Charles Schulze Nominated for Monroe City Court Judge

The News-Star announces Charles Schulze as a candidate for the office of Judge of the City Court of Monroe, Louisiana, subject to Democratic party voters' action.

News-Star Charles Schulze Monroe Democratic Party

Skirmish on Texas Border Involves U S Soldiers

United States soldiers exchange shots with Mexican bandits along the Texas border in a tense clash. No injuries are confirmed and the incident prompted patrols and inquiries by military authorities.

Texas United States

Border clashes near Brownsville raise patrols as Car ranza to Matamoros

Reports from Brownsville detail a night clash between Fourth United States Cavalry and Mexican bandits at the site of last week’s train wreck robbery and murders. Private Herman E. Moore was wounded fatally likely. Consul Garza says Venustiano Carranza plans a Matamoros visit October 26 to probe border troubles.

Brownsville Texas Fourth United States Cavalry Herman E. Moore Fort Brown H. B. Johnson Third Cavalry Villa Ne Venustiano Carranga Matamoros Garza

Wife suspects foul play in Monroe disappearance case

Mrs. J. C. Baley reports her husband vanished early Saturday after leaving home to open the garage he runs with J. Lowe in Monroe. Doors were found open at the garage but other departments remained locked as investigators check rumors of offenses in other cities and his links to St. Louis property.

J. C. Baley J. Lowe Monroe Detroit Baley W. P. Johnston George Auto Company

Border unrest spreads as troops move to Rio Grande

Eliario Arredondo travels to meet Carranza while the Twenty-eighth Infantry lands at Harlingen and deploys along the Rio Grande from Villa Nueva to La Cruell. Private Moore is wounded in the arm as fighting starts at 7 30. Telementary alarm is rung a mile away.

Eliario Arredondo Carranza Washington Mexico Matamoroe Monterey Twenty-eighth Infantry Dalles Texas Harlingen Rio Grande Villa Neuva Brownsville LaCruell Starr-Hidalgo County Moore French Lick Springs Ind

Bulgarians and Serbians May Seek Allied Forces Soon

A brief item notes Bulgarians and Serbians may join forces in the near future to present a united front. The report hints at coordinated action within days to bolster regional security and defense.

Russians Win Again Germans Losing Heavily Paris Reports French Success

London reports Balkan updates showing Serbia’s position worsening as Bulgarian and German forces close in. French and Serbian actions near Krivolak yield claims of success. Paris notes a major French achievement at La Courtilne in Champagne while German losses mount.

Paris London Serbia Serbian Macedona Uskup Krivolak Saloniki Negotin Gradek Veles Nish Teutons Salonki Vienna Riga- Dvinsk Petrograd Dvinsk Repe Llukist Champagne Lacourtine

Mississippi State Fair Opens With Record-Breaking Promise

Jackson MS October 25 1915 The Mississippi State Fair opens with a blaze of glory and unusually important exhibits and a large attendance The fair will run the full week and features the famous show herd of the Lavernet Stock Farm as a major attraction.

Jackson Miss Lavernet Stock Farm

Appeal of Miss Murff Dismissed

The Supreme Court of the United States dismissed for lack of jurisdiction the appeal of Miss Dora Muriff who was sentenced to four years and her stepfather James Duval who received life imprisonment for the killing of John M Delhaye in Crowley Louisiana two years earlier.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court of the United States Today Dora Muriff James Duval John M. Delhaye Crowley

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