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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1916

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Army Split in Two Parts in Dobrudja

Report indicates the army in Dobrudja is divided into two segments amid ongoing tension. No specific dates or units are provided.

Dobrudia

Attacks Not Renewed and New Balkan Advances Reported

Paris says German counter attacks at Verdun ceased while Allies push forward in Macedonia. Sunk merchant ships reported. Russo Romanian forces in Dobrudja appear pressured but retreat slows. Berlin notes entente split near Tchernaveda with Danube crossings possible. Capul mountains region seen as quiet. Paris cites German bombardment near French positions and new French gains at Port–Vaux. Authorities also claim vessels sunk in Atlantic.

Paris Verdun Front Macedonia Associated Frees Dobrudja Joy Petrograd von ‘Asens Berlin Danube River Dobrudia Black Sea Constanza- Bernavoda von Mackensem Herts Kocamania SC Cbee Verth Petre- Tad Transylvania Carpathians Capul Paria Verdun Portamont Port Vaux

Auditors Work On Police Jury Books Delays Noted

Baton Rouge October 26 The State Supervising Auditor McFarland says auditing police jury books for St Charles and Bienville parishes will be completed by November while Red River Catahoula and Vermilion parishes await audits. Requests from grand juries and citizens exist but the office cannot take more than two parishes at a time. audits require several auditors for months. No irregularities are hinted in parish requests.

Baton Rouge McFarland St. Charlies Bienville Red River Catchoula Vermillion St. Charles Parish

Soldiers Maintain Post in Northern Mexico Amid Tense Conditions

Reports indicate forces remain in place in northern Mexico as military conditions draw growing attention. Authorities stress readiness and compliance with orders while communities seek stability amid ongoing tensions.

Mexico

Villa Coup Unsettles Mexican Border Situation

Reports from Washington on October 26 describe Villa's mounting military actions in Chihuahua and the Carranza regime’s weakening position. Officials question a quick restoration of calm as the US-Mexican commission delays and Pershing’s forces stay on the border to deter further raids.

Washington Mexico Villa Joint Commission Atlantic City Pershing Legalista Carranza Torreon Monterey Saltillo War Department Ville Bell el Paso State Department Ozuna Palomas Tion Quaretero General Carranza General Obregon United States Legalista Movement Mba General Pershing Whch Columbus N. M

Intercepted letters reveal ships aiding submarines in U.S. ports

London reports disclose two letters from German sailors referencing the Willehad and its captain Jackens. The Willehad, now at New London, acts as a telegraph station for submarines within the three mile limit and carries four months of provisions. The Kolen remains at Boston after arrival from Bremen.

London Germany Max East Eighth Street South Boston Gustav Wille Willehad New London Jackens East Forwarding Company

Sadie Black Due Today In Marshall Trial

In Marshall Texas October 28 the state rests in the John Copeland case over the William Black killing. Sadie Black, adopted daughter of the anti Catholic lecturer, was en route from Illinois to testify in rebuttal. Defense seeks to admit the Knights of Columbus fourth degree oath to counter a contested circular. Witnesses describe Black's Maine lecture denouncing nuns and priests and threats toward a convent. A Harrison county acquittal of two men was cited to challenge conspiracy charges. Court adjourned to morning with judge to rule on oath evidence.

Galveston Texas John Copeland Marshall Bank William Black Marshall Sadie Black Black Illinois Knights of Columbus Clarence F. Hall Sam J. Williams Matt Royston James S. Stubbs Copeland Gomng Briggs Marsene Johnson P. O. Beard Henry Fidlcom Stubbs District Court of Harrison County Harry Winn Frank O'Leary Madrt Royston Herndon John W. Herndon John Sanders D. F. Daniels Daniels Sanders

Submarine War Claims September Losses by Central Powers

During September the Central Powers submarines sank or captured 141 hostile merchantmen and destroyed others by mines. An additional 39 neutral ships carrying contraband were sunk.

Russians Capture Hijar and Roumanians Take Kerekharas

Petrograd reports Russian forces seize Hijar in Persia northwest of Hamadan while Bucharest notes Romanian troops capture Mount Kerekharas south of Bicaz on the Transylvanian front. Ongoing fighting in the Oituz valley and reports of Austro German advances across Nordavia. Nashville grain markets show flour at 9.10 per barrel wholesale, up 30 cents in 24 hours and 65 cents for the week. local wheat at 1.80.

Bucharest Mount Kerekharas Bicaz Oituz Nordavia Nashville Tenn

Ex Gov Sanders Asked to Resign by Sec McAdoo

New Orleans reports ex governor Sanders refused a port post as the secretary of the treasury pressed for resignation. Sanders faces a crowded campaign and his supporters say the nomination equals election, while Ran­dell predicts a Wilson landslide after contributing to the fund and other Democratic notes surface. Republican Edward Rodrigue withdraws from Congress race as Hughes gains cross endorsement from Judge Whit P. Martin and Progressives.

Sanders Sec McAdoo New Orleans Herge Las Edward J. Rodrigue Congress Third Congressional Whit P. Martin Third Hughes Mr. Rodrigue National Republican Committee

Five Children Die and Dozens Missing in Quebec Hospital Fire

In Farnham Quebec on October 26 a fire at St Elisabeth Hospital killed five children and left fifteen missing. Over 350 children were asleep when the blaze started and twenty five were injured leaping from windows amid the chaos.

Farnham Quebec St. Elisabeth Hospital

Captain Jachens Denies Knowledge Of Intercepted Letter

In New London Connecticut on October 246 Captain Jachens refused to identify any knowledge of the intercepted letter. His repeated reply to questions was I don't know anything about it. The terse testimony left unresolved who authorized or handled the communication and what its contents contained. The proceedings raised questions about command responsibility amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.

Willehad Jachens New London Germany Rejoic Kolen Hoston Fatherland Conn

Trial of Mr Apgar Opens in District Court

The district court began trial of H. D. Apgar indicted on forgery for signing Guy P. Stubbs name to a 2400 dollar note. Jury selection stretched into the afternoon with eight jurors from the regular panel and talesmen joining from city and county lists including Leon Hammond and J. J. Spruell among the names.

H. D. Apgar West Monroe Leon Hammond A. P. Baird C. L. Wider W. F P. Rowden Henry Haas W. D. Withank J. J. Spruell A. M. Thornton C. N. Eichel John RR. Hamble J. L. Evans City Apgar Guy P. Stubbs

Episcopalians Adopt Prayer for the Dead

Clergymen of the Protestant Episcopal Church vote to adopt a prayer for the dead, a first in church history, pending concurrence by the house of bishops. A joint session urged prominent display of the U S flag in churches, but a flag resolution was tabled after time expired.

St. Louis Protestant Episcopal Church House of Bishops House of Deputies United States

Villa era near Chihuahua prompts no withdrawal from Mexico

Washington reports say Villa’s activity around Chihuahua City reinforces fears of northern Mexico collapse. Officials doubt removal of guardsmen and Pershing’s troops soon. Conflicting dispatches claim Trevino may evacuate, while Villa supposedly encamped near the city with a strong force.

Associated Press Washington Chihuahua City Pershing Mexico Villa Arredondo Garcia el Paso Trevino Carranza Santa Ysabel War Department

Gold on Pace to Flood U S as British Exports Rise

New York bankers report sustained British gold shipments to the United States. Since May 10 total gold from Britain to the U S reaches 350 million dollars, with $15 million a week expected to enter the assay office. Canadian cities may ship gold to New York, complementing London exports.

Paylaad U.S Tate New York British Treasury United States London

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