09 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
1
A regular civic organization in New Orleans commits to no candidate. The group emphasizes issue oriented outreach and nonpartisan voter education without endorsing any political candidate.
Dr. Clarence Pierson said he will run for governor, opening campaign in New Orleans, establishing headquarters and staff, and touring parishes. Overton and allies weigh a race as Barret plans arrival, while Claiborne predicts victory for lieutenant governor.
Percy H Dunbar and J E Glisson campaign across Louisiana with polling hopes in Calcasieu Allen Beauregard and Jeff Davis parishes. John C Robia backs Judge Gilbert Dupree for attorney general while R J Montague opposes Parker as progressive standard bearer. May or Behrman stay noncommittal as city hall buzz centers on organization stance and Rob J Ewing’s r moods.
Sacramento reports David Fountain, convicted of the murder of 12 year old Margaret Milling in a church basement, will be hanged at Folsom prison tomorrow morning. Fountain had two prior death sentences and postponed the first through a Supreme Court appeal, which was denied.
Receiver Hubert Fr. Thomas of Union National Bank filed suit to recover 19486.45 due on overdue notes from Peoples Ice Company Ltd of West Monroe. Judge Dawkins named J D McGee as receiver after a board resolution cited the firm’s inability to meet obligations. The plant, horses and wagons stand on a 100 by 261 foot lot deeded to West Monroe for taxes.
U S soldiers are reported in control of the front in the Brownsville section as part of a new border policy. Local authorities coordinate with federal troops to secure the area and oversee border operations.
Across the Brownsville boundary the first day of the army’s new front policing passed without gunfire. Circulars in Mercedes urged Mexicans to rise and reclaim a "Republic of Texas" and target several US states, with San Antonio named as headquarters.
Civil authorities intensified peace efforts in a gathering of mayors and representatives from five cities. The meeting took place in Mercedes at the invitation of Mayor EB Evans, with attendees from Brownsville Harlingen San Genito and Donna to discuss communal stability and cooperation.
The Fabre liner Roma sails today for the Azores Lisbon Gibraltar and Barcelona with no passengers of German Austrian Hungarian or Turkish nationality. Americans of German descent are barred. Passports are required from every passenger to prevent danger to the vessel cargo and other travelers.
The city council passed two sanitary ordinances to improve conditions. One sets fees for cleaning closets and the other requires property owners to keep sidewalks clear of grease. The office of city engineer is vacant. R O Morrison elected to succeed J B Parsons. Street railway workers sought higher pay. minimum wage raised from 17 to 20 cents an hour. Nine hour day approved.
An injunction blocking Rev. E C Morris from participating in the Negro National Baptist Convention led to uproar in Chicago. Police were summoned as Morris exited with about two hundred supporters. Rev. E P Jones took the chair amid delegates rushing the platform and several ejectees as order was restored.
Owney Talas, hall boy for Mrs Eliza beth Nichols, an alleged widow, was arrested in New York after confessing to involvement in the murder and robbery that left jewels valued around ten thousand dollars missing from a safe. Police say Nichols may have died of fright. robbers sought gems between a quarter and a half million dollars.
New Orleans reports the United Fruit Company advertises willingness to pay the ransom demanded by an anonymous writer claiming three crew members and two passengers from the steamer Marowijne are prisoners on a gulf island. Vice President Ellis doubts the tale but seeks resolution after a second letter.
American correspondent James Archibald has had all his passports canceled and is being forced to return to the United States under unspecified authority.
Secretary Lansing cancels passports for American correspondent James Archibald after finding communications with Austrian Ambassador Dumba about strikes in U S munitions plants The incident could lead to Dumba’s recall and raises questions of neutrality and Vienna’s instructions to publicize Austria’s anti munitions law The White House and State Department watch for further evidence and possible ambassadorial reaction
Survivors of the Sixth Minnesota gathered at the old capitol in St. Paul for a reunion. The regiment served in the Indian wars and the Civil War with about 2900 miles walked on foot, 8000 total by marches, boat and rail. Five of 31 field staff remain. Gov. Winfield S. Hammond was to speak at the Minnesota Veterans Association event after a State Fair appearance.
Statewide observance marks the 65th anniversary of California joining the Union. Senator James D. Phelan Governor Hiram Johnson Mayor Rolph and other leaders will speak at the California Day exercises in the Fair district. A huge parade includes officials from 200 municipalities statewide.
The Vennial convention of the General Council of the Lutheran Church in America opens in Rock Island with delegates from thirteen district synods attending. The combined membership exceeds half a million, and the women's auxiliary also meets to set plans for the 400th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in 1917.
New York September 9 the foreign exchange market opened with a brisk upward trend English sterling rose to 4 655 1 2 dollars for the day indicating renewed demand for the pound amid steady European markets.
City council approves a $100,000 bond election to fund the canal road from Monroe through Lafourche to Boeuff river with $50,000 from plantation owners and $15,000 from the state. A 20-year serial bond will fund construction supervised by the state highway department and a five-member commission. The tax starts at 1.5 mills and declines as assessed values rise. The project runs from Tex as avenue extension along Young's bayou to the park rear.
Severe defeats inflicted on German forces near Tarnopol as troops overpower the defense and capture about 8000 prisoners in a major battle.
London dispatch reports a Russian victory near Tarnopol with eight thousand prisoners claimed. German center drive advances toward Dvina while Grand Duke Nicholas heads to the Caucasus. Paris cites Argonne fighting as Germans press French lines. Bremen notes the British transport Southland torpedoed in Turkish waters. Washington receives affidavits on the sinking of the Arabic. no official confirmation of Berlin’s claim.
London reports twenty killed and eighty six injured in last night’s Zeppelin raid over eastern counties and London. The total toll reaches 122 dead and 3549 wounded from raids so far. Sofia notes Allied force build up for a general Dardanelles strike. Berlin claims a two mile advance on French positions in Argonne. Rome reports an Italian advance in Codore.
The 25th annual interstate shooting tournament opened today at the New Jersey Rifle Association range in Sea Girl New Jersey and will run through September 18.
The sale of the Cincinnati Indianapolis and Western Railway is set for today in Indianapolis by order of the U S District Court. Receivers now hold the line and a reorganization committee plans to bid it in for the bondholders. The Federal Court in Cincinnati ordered the sale to satisfy mortgages in New York. All property will be included in the auction.
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