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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1916
Page
1
Verdun remains the central war focus as Allied forces press offensive to smash German lines. Cap Turing Dou Almont reports intensified activity, with strategic moves aimed at breaking enemy resistance and pushing toward decisive gains.
French forces report regaining lost ground north of Verdun after repelling German assaults on Haudremont and Damioup, with forts Douan t and the Thiamont battery retaken. German counterattacks stalled. rain slows Somme operations as Italian cavalry joins Albanian forces, extending the Entente front to 250 miles from Solun to the Struma.
Reports detail German advances on multiple fronts including Vulcan Pass in Transylvania and Verdun tactics. Russians and Roumanians retreat from Tchernavoda in Dobrudja as Teutonic forces pursue. London hints at possible food price controls. Local drownings and a fatal car crash in Tennessee close the item.
Meredith Motormick was found guilty by a jury last night of assault with intent to rape in a district court case involving a seventeen year old girl on the river near Monroe. The trial included extensive testimony and a large volume of evidence, with the defendant facing up to twenty years in the penitentiary.
Jos Lemle and wife sue A E Frederick and heirs for 22832.50 for their son's death in a May 26 accident in an automobile driven by Howard Sellars. They seek 5532.50 funeral and medical costs 2500 tuition and board for pharmacy school 20000 for death suffering and mental anguish.
Special to News-Star Farmerville La Oct 24 The State case against George and two aides in the Doster murder trial closed with a manslaughter verdict and mercy recommendation. Rosa Doster’s death, alleged motive over an illicit relationship with her, was central. About 125 jurors were examined with 28 state and 12 defense witnesses. Defendants’ counsel plans a motion for a new trial or appeal to the supreme court.
Jorn Copeland stands trial as a jury weighs charges in the murder of William Black, an anti Catholic lecturer. Proceedings focus on the fatal stabbing and related testimony amid courtroom scrutiny.
In Galveston Texas Oct 25 taking of evidence began in the Copeland murder case. James Hall associate of Black testified Copeland fired the fatal shot at William Black an anti Catholic lecturer on Feb 3 1915. Hall described a tense assassination scene with multiple men present and J Rogers and Copeland involved. Subpoenas for Sadie Hinck the lecturer’s adopted daughter unsettled as judge barred some publication details. Hall said he saw a man near Black’s door and another at the hall window and that trouble was anticipated.
Witnesses describe a confrontation at a lecture where Black resisted removal, Rogers tackled him, a gunfight ensued, and Copeland fired twice without success. Sadie Black aided the lecturer as the room cleared after Jammed weaponry and a struggle near Hall. The account underscores a chaotic end to the event.
Washington reports the tropical storm remains offshore with exact position and strength not yet determined. A second disturbance near Jamaica has formed. Vessels in South Atlantic waters advised to exercise caution while northeast storm warnings extend from Savannah to Jacksonville and Jacksonville to Fort Monroe. Moderate gale conditions expected along Georgia and North Florida coasts Wednesday.
Knoxville Tenn Oct 24 Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America passed resolutions demanding the resignation of Secretary of War Baker for alleged comparison of Washington's soldiers with Mexican revolutionists in a speech in Ohio.
Word reached Laurel Mississippi that Mr and Mrs J A Fairchild of Leake Miss welcomed quadruplets. All four children and the mother reportedly are well.
British report persists with rain soaked trenches and flooded shell corridors turning the battlefield to mud. Monday’s attack near Le Transley yielded about a thousand yards of trenches as furious fighting continues amidst German counterattacks and veteran regiments defending forts Vaux and Douaumont.
Political observers in Mexico City predict that Carranza will be pressured to depart Mexico. The remark reflects opposition views circulating in the capital.
Washington report discusses persistent rumors that General Carranza plans to leave Mexico City for Querétaro. It notes Mrs. Carranza and Mrs. Obregon crossed into the United States, while officials warn such moves signal weakness. Officials cite border unrest and U S troop withdrawal as complicating factors for Mexican civil government efforts.
Pittsburgh Pa Ort 25 Window glass workers are to receive a sub partial raise in pay as labor groups bargain for improved wages. The plan aims to help cover higher living costs while broader negotiations continue with employers and labor unions in the industry.
The State Department announced removal of 2 to 3 million dollars worth of American tobacco from Copenhagen and Rotterdam due to noncompliance with import conditions set by Great Britain. British embassy advised the decision, with officials expressing satisfaction at the concession. Inadequate warehouses and damp chill in transit threatened loss of the specially designed tobacco.
San Antonio reports General Trevino warns residents of Chihuahua City to evacuate after communications from General Hell at El Paso. The order reflects a tense border situation with military coordinates and authorities urging prompt departure for safety.
Opelousas La Oct 24 six jurors selected as judges in the trial of Helaire Carriere for the slaying of Sheriff Marion L Swords. Jurors include Arthur Culbertson Will Levergne Hypolite Medie Albert Fisher and others as defense probes ties to Sheriff Swords circle. Jury selection continues late tonight and into Thursday with more challenges and cross examination by defense and state attorneys.
The Census Bureau reports cotton ginned before October 5 totaled 7,291,735 bales, up from 5,708,730 last year. Round bales 155,659. Sea Island 64,921. State tallies include Texas 2,845,440 and Georgia 1,216,762, with Florida Sea Island 21,609.
In New Orleans on October 25, cotton futures fell sharply with December slipping 72 points to 18.30 as a market writer projects a total crop of 14 million bales. The decline followed the dramatic price movement, with quotes 13 to 15 points above yesterday's close before the drop.
New York Oct 25 cotton futures climbed after the ginning report. May option rose to 20.01 cents per pound, the highest level since the Civil War, as traders priced in tighter supplies.
New Orleans on October 25 reports cotton futures climbing about two dollars per bale. July futures surged to 19.89 the market’s highest quotation to date signaling strong demand after the latest ginning results.
Chicago October 25 wheat gained more than five cents per bushel with May delivery reaching 1.844 dollars. Strong demand and market optimism pushed futures higher as traders eyed supply concerns and export prospects in the steady trading session.
The New Orleans city commission adopted an ordinance requiring race track operators or corporate officers to be Louisiana residents. It also limits racing to a period between January 1 and March 1 in effect.
Captain John T. Bowes, a 23 year Mississippi river steamboat pilot, who navigated the Maine on its final voyage to Havana in 1898, died at his New Orleans home today at age 60.
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