29 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
1
Pleasant Ayor Behrman cites organization backing as leaders hold a caucus. Support measured as behrman states organization will back the effort. Local observers note unclear details but emphasize unity and community backing for the campaign.
A New Orleans report says Colonel Ruffin G. Pleasant returns to care for his wife as New Orleans politics deny a statewide slate. Mayor Behrman denies caucuses or a state ticket, pledging support for Pleasant. He frames Barret’s prohibition push as risky for New Orleans revenue and jobs, while noting local option for parishes. Pleasant predicts strong parish support and downplays a statewide bid.
The text notes Colonel Pleasant drawing much larger and more enthusiastic crowds than supporters of the issue at Arcadia Homer Ruston and Winnfield. He plans to reach Alexandra if his wife’s illness allows, then Opelousas October 3 and Crowley October 31 with no speech at the latter. He will attend Coushatta November 3 and the state fair at Shreveport November 4 5 6, then return to New Orleans to argue the sugar oyster suit November 8 before canvassing Bossier Webster and Natchitoches parishes.
Jane Addams presided at a Hull House conference as plans were made for a mass meeting Sunday to urge public sympathy for the garment makers strike.
The Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Railway Company purchases four Mikado type locomotives from Baldwin Loco Motive Works Philadelphia. The engines will be among the largest in the south, with six drivers and 22 by 28 inch cylinders, delivering heavier loads. Delivery will take some time.
A large crowd watched a fatal duel on the arch of a new viaduct over the Cuyahoga River. Frank Wright, a contractor's store keeper, died after an unidentified workman struck him with an iron bar. The suspect was arrested after the fight ended with the killer leaping to the ground.
Search continues in St. John’s parochial school ruins for victims and clues after yesterday’s blaze in Peabody Massachusetts. Twenty one bodies recovered. five remain unidentified. five girls reported missing. fire started in basement storeroom.
Preparations for a clash at Agua Prieta Sonora are under way as 8700 Carranza troops dig in behind earthworks facing 6000 to 12000 Villa forces. About 5000 U S troops stand by to prevent border firing. Carranza garrison reinforced with artillery. reports say 5000 more Carranzistas may reach Agua Prieta by rail from the United States amid rumors Villa forces lack water food and ammo.
Three thousand people spend a day viewing many displays at the Calhoun fair. The event showcases local farms crafts and community groups drawing wide interest from attendees and exhibitors alike.
Thousands visited the Calhoun Fair with the Girls Canning Club and Boys Corn and Pig Clubs drawing special attention. Miss Marie Miller oversaw canning displays while B M Jackson led the Corn and Pig Club exhibits. An outstanding parish school exhibit drew praise despite earlier fire damage, with Lincoln and Ouachita parish participants noted. The Drew neighborhood Women’s Home Demonstration Club showcased preserves and jams, and judges faced a strong field of entries across four agricultural displays. Notable exhibitors included T. & Heckford of Ruston and local youths from Choudrant and Tremont. Heckford’s home farm boasted diverse crops, 200 bushels of corn, and substantial meat and dairy production on sixty acres.
An sundance of chickens engrees complete the ideal stall farm. Many fine home raised horses and mules were shown. In the hog section the display of Duroc Jerseys made by Mr. L. Fuller of Sterlington was of more than usual interest. Dr. Dodson and Dr. W. H. Palrryple spoke to interested hearers in the morning and afternoon, respectively. Prof. J. B. Garrett and Mr. T. J. Watson of the experiment station did everything possible to make the day pleasant for everyone. A representative of the News-Star visited with Mr. G. W. Hyle of the Wooten-Hyle Implement Company in his Billy Ford. Travel was rough but the trip took about fifty minutes each way. London, Oct 29 The British casualties from the beginning of the war to October 5th, 1915 were 493,294 with 111,211 casualties between August 1 and October.
Paris reports Arietide Briand started assembling a new French cabinet today as part of ongoing postwar government reshaping.
Shreveport October 29 The Times reports Lt Governor Barret released a statement rebutting Colonel Pleasants charge that Barret voted a secret ballot in the January 14 1908 prohibition election in Caddo Parish. He cites sworn affidavits from witnesses including Mrs Fannie Flood and others confirming an open vote for prohibition.
Testimony at the Sherman anti trust trial of eleven former New Haven directors reveals New Haven Railroad officials pressured Connecticut and Rhode Island legislatures to block competing trolley lines. Letters show plans to defeat parallel routes and secure legislative protections, with officials urging offensive and defensive measures and political influence in state capitals.
The report notes progress in a famous trial as disclosures unfold in court. Damaging testimony is highlighted as a pivotal development affecting the case trajectory and potential outcomes for the involved parties.
Springfield Ohio October 28 Nelly the Great a two year old trotting filly set a world record for a half mile track at a breeder's meeting stopping a mile in 2 15 3 4. She is owned by Dr W A Barber of the city. The previous record was 2 16 1 2 held by Nowaday Girl.
The Daily Express reports the treasury may compel private citizens to contribute part of their income to national war resources. Montagu suggested citizens should surrender half, now the treasury contemplates compulsory saving. One third of income could be seized with tax and the rest settled by stamp paper equivalents.
Dr. Emmett C. McKowen, jailed for life for the murder of Edward Judson at West Feliciana, has been paroled and is now in Nevada. The case, notable for circumstantial evidence and a sensational trial, included attempts to blame Judson and imprisonments tied to letters of defamation. He is reportedly afflicted with tuberculosis and parole conditions require residence in Nevada.
London reports King George sustained injuries after being thrown from his horse during a field inspection with the army. The incident occurs amid war updates from the Serbian front as Austria Germany and Bulgaria push advances while French and Serbian forces counter along the Nish line.
London reports that King George was thrown from his horse while inspecting troops on Thursday and sustained severe bruises. He is confined to bed for now with no complications and officials say the accident is not serious. The horse reared after cheers from soldiers and fell.
An immense crowd attended a service in St Pauls Cathedral in London to honor Edith Cavell the British nurse executed in Brussels. The event took place on October 2.
Bandits launched two attacks on a detachment of United States infantry at Capote up the Rio Grande. No casualties were reported. Brownsville dispatch dated October 29.
Two earth shocks were felt in Asheville at 12 55 tonight about two minutes apart lasting a few seconds each. Houses shook but no damage was reported.
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