29 Oct 1914
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
1
Allied forces report limited progress in West Flanders as German reinforcements rush to strengthen defenses. Front lines show cautious advances amid heavy artillery and trench warfare with no decisive breakthrough achieved.
London dispatch notes a fourteenth day of fighting near West Flanders with slight Allied gains and German reinforcements. Speculation suggests a possible armistice to bury dead as both sides suffer, while Russians and Austrians push on in the east.
The News-Star reports a sustained bid to enforce Monroe vagrancy laws and shut gambling down. Mayor Downey faces opposition from gamblers who pledge 62 votes, while 800 other residents oppose gambling. officials may hire a detective to locate continuers after November first.
Fleetwood England Oct 24. Worg reports another steamer sunk by mines off the North Ireland coast. The Times suggests mines may be laid by vessels with neutral flags and urges closing the North Sea to all traffic.
In Paris on October 2 Countess De Chembrau formerly Miss Clara Longworth and sister of former Congressman Longworth received a letter from the Count stating he was enjoying erecting artillery fire.
Dispatches report Greek troops moving toward southern Albania from Athens, stirring strong public enthusiasm as French forces pressure German positions near Stimhtel and Chauteau. Berlin denies knowledge of German entry into Angola, a Portuguese colony in West Africa.
The Governor acts to dismiss a member of the dock board in a sudden move. Officials say the action follows internal disputes and aims to streamline governance and decision making at the agency.
A New Orleans dispatch reports Governor Hall summarily ousting Edward Alvis from the dock board and naming W. O. Hudson, president of the Marine Oil Company, to replace him. The move gives Hall three of five seats, with Loeb and Lockett retaining key roles. McChesney’s fate is still uncertain amid political pressure.
German cruiser activity reported as the British embassy was informed today that the situation continues to unfold. Details from the embassy note are limited and pending further dispatches from Tokio.
Judge Freemoon argues that prudent resource management and a delayed market will lift cotton prices after the war's low mood fades. He suggests the conflict acts as a hidden boon to planters, predicting eventual wealth despite current difficulties.
The State Board of Health secured several convictions this week in district court centering on sanitary code violations. A key ruling by Judge Dawkins upheld proscribing the common drinking cup. Convictions include Fontana for factory canary facility, Renwick for adulterated milk, Taylor and Sanders for adulterated milk, Hill and Yuen Lee for using a common drinking cup, and Lieber for oleo sales. The Levy skimmed milk charge was dismissed. Attorney Fred M. Odom defended the state.
Governor Hines declares November 26 a special Thanksgiving Day referred to as Turkey Day, urging citizens to give thanks for peace and prosperity. The proclamation calls for reverence, family gatherings, and charitable giving during the holiday.
President Wilson designates Thursday November 26 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer while the nation remains at peace. The proclamation highlights peace, humanitarian aid, economic strength, and renewed international ties, urging Americans to stop work and offer thanks to God.
New Orleans reports improving cotton movement as demand grows in Europe and hopes rise for contract trading resumption. Lines plan moving 25 000 bales from Memphis and Galveston early November. Britain drops cotton contraband stance easing insurance and exchange hurdles.
Victor H. Schaffelmayer reports on progress by the Louisiana State Experiment Station and allied groups in eradicating the cattle tick and advancing pure bred beef stocks. Dr. W. R. Dodson and Dr. W. H. Dalrymple tout eradication, better breeding, and growing beef herds as Louisiana eyes top national ranks.
H G Dobson longtime Monroe resident died after a daylong illness at St Francis Sanitarium. He was eighty unmarried and survived by a brother in Rahway New Jersey. Funeral set for 7 30 morning at St Matthews Catholic Church with Father Vandegaer officiating. Interment in Catholic cemetery.
Elbert H. Gary addressed the American Iron and Steel Institute in Birmingham predicting improved U S business conditions. He argued the European war would end soon and that profits would rise as steel industry leaders gathered with many top manufacturers present. He projected the war cost at about 18.0 billion dollars within eighteen months.
Washington Oct 29 The Interstate Commerce Commission will open tomorrow an inquiry into changes in the classification of express matter. The questions involve many rate changes as companies have been revising classifications to meet commission suggestions. Approval is believed likely.
New Orleans dispatch reports Judge Thomas J. Freeman general counsel of the Texas and Pacific Railroad says Congress must recognize agricultural interests as a financial factor due to current conditions and cotton export stoppage. He argues the war will aid southern cotton producers rather than hurt them.
Associated Press reports in Shreveport that attorney Roland Williamson reportedly strangled two of his children, a girl aged eight and an infant son, early this morning. Two other children were unharmed while Williamson was found nearby in night clothes, presumed insane.
In Cheyenne Wyo Oct 29 1914 W Averill Harriman son of the late BE Harriman works with a labor gang on the Union Pacific. He learns track laying grading and spends long hours with pick and shovel earning fitness and experience on the family railroad property.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.