Cotton Producers Push 15 Cents Minimum Price
New Orleans September 9 The Times-Picayune says the Farmers Unions presidents urge a minimum price of 15 cents per pound for cotton citing bears. They deny a 12 cent report and attribute the drop to false rumors imputed to bears aiming to steal millions from Southern farmers. Dallas exporter M H Wolfe to speak in Monroe about life’s profits and church directory ready for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Times- Pieaywne Gs
Totten
Association of Presidents of Farmers’ Unions
New Orienna
N. McCatheter
Looseiana
J. K. Rogers
Arkansas
Tr. N. McCallister
Louisiana
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Many
J. E. Rogers
Farmers' Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Magnolia
Ark
Farmers’ Union
Federal Department of Commerce
South
Wonton
Department
McCollster
Rogers
Grunewald Hotel
D. M. Alexander
Secr
R. D. Owen
Texas
A. N. Pope
Milby Hotel
Houston
Texas Union
Pope
M. H. Wolfe
Dallas
Monroe
First Baptist Church
Welfe
The
Baptist Church
Farmers Should Demand Higher Price for Cotton
J. J. Meredith voices strong opposition to the State Farm era Union Presidents fixing a twelve cent per pound minimum for the 1916 cotton crop. He argues this action harms farmers, inflates costs, and could depress broader markets, urging action across the cotton belt and cooperation with clubs and government to protect agricultural economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Ruiter News-Star
State Farm Era
New Orleans
J. J. Meredith
Russians Advance in Carpathians and Galicia
Berlin reports central powers forces yielded to Russian pressure in the Carpathians northwest of Kagul. In Galicia Russian troops which broke Teuton trenches between Zlota Lip a and the Dniester were ejected. Turkish forces captured more than one thousand Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Carpathians
Kagul
Galicia
Teuton
Zlota-Lipa
Dniester
Broken Valve Halts Spyker Gas Well Excursion
A twisted valve stem at the Spyker gas well prevents opening and spoils plans for an A. & KL. M. Ry. excursion scheduled tomorrow to witness the gas release. In New York, United States Steel hit a 102 high on the stock exchange with other industrials, copper and rail shares also strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spyker
New York
United States Steel
Stock Exchange
Danish West Indies Sale. Coalition Cabinet Fails
Copenhagen reports that new efforts to form a coalition cabinet to decide the sale of the Danish West Indies failed. Observers say only general elections can settle the issue of transferring the islands to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
London
Danish West Indies
United States
French Report On Somme Front Seventy-Seven Hundred Germans Captured
London reports that since Sunday French forces have captured seventy seven hundred Germans on the Somme front with many German dead remaining in the trenches after yesterday's attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Somme
May tie up all New York industries
National and State union leaders were summoned to New York amid a traction strike dispute. Strike organizers announced a conference to be held within the day that could lead to tying up all city industries employing men affiliated with the American Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
American Federation of Labor
Interstate Commerce fixes freight rates to southern stations
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a freight rate cut to Shreveport Alexandria Louisiana and Arkansas points in southern Arkansas and Louisiana effective before February 1st. Rates deemed reasonable were prescribed after complaints from the Memphis Freight Bureau and Shreveport and Alexandria Chambers of Commerce against major trunk lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Memphis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Shreveport
Alexandria
Louisiana
Arkansas
Commission
Boureau
Hughes' speeches echo Senate talks in Kentucky visit
Vice President Marshall spoke in Winchester on September 9 and mirrored Republican criticisms of the Wilson administration. He said Hughes’ campaign remarks were echoes heard in partisan Senate orations, presenting the GOP's line during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Winchester
Marshall
Wilson
Hughes
Senate
Wilson Voices Support for Women’s Suffrage Victory
President Wilson proclaims that the women of the United States will triumph soon. He asserts strong public backing for suffrage and urges continued momentum toward full voting rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wilson Fights With Women on Suffrage at Atlantic City
President Wilson told 4000 suffrage supporters in Atlantic City that victory for woman suffrage would come “in a little while” and pledged support without detailing methods. Anna Howard Shaw and Carrie Chapman Catt praised him as delegates cheered and sang after his 15 minute address. He planned to travel to Long Branch thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Wilson
National Woman's Suffrage Convention
Anna Howard Shaw
Association
Mr. Wilson
Carrie Chapman Catt
Long Branch
N. J
Moscow Revolt Reported by Overseas News Agency
Press dispatches from Stockholm to the Overseas News Agency say a revolt occurred recently at Moscow and led to significant unrest. Details remain sketchy as reports filter in from the German wire. Officials in Berlin and Sayville monitor the situation with caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Stockholm
Moscow
Mayors Pledge Action Against River Gambling Boat
Citizens on the Monroe West Monroe riverfront petition Mayor Apga and Mayor Tippit to stop a gambling game run from a houseboat anchored mid river. Officials promise arrests at first opportunity. residents warn they will pursue other means if enforcement fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
Apga
Monroe
Tippit
Citizens Committee
Moncre
Corporation
Lineetween
Russian soldiers in hospital train face crowd protest
Wounded Russian soldiers in a hospital train were left without care prompting a crowd to gather and protest. Soldiers refused to fire on the crowd and police were sent in, causing a sanguinary encounter.
Queen Wilhelmina Dives During Naval Maneuvers
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland participated as a passenger aboard a submarine during naval maneuvers. The vessel dived twice while the queen was aboard, with reports filed from Amsterdam and London. Lieutenant Colonel Porterfield of the New Mexico appears in a San Antonio dateline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdan
London
Wilhelmina of Holland
San Antonio
Porterfield
New Mexico
National Guard to Face Court Martial for Enlisting Prisoners
General Funston announced here today that a National Guard member will be tried by court martial on the charge of enlisting two men he knew possessed prison characters. Colonel Porterfield has been on recruiting service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Funston
Porterfield
German Loan Subscriptions Announced in Berlin
Wireless dispatch from Berlin reports eight subscriptions to the fourth German loan issued today totaling 41,600 marks. The subscriptions were announced as part of the German government’s latest borrowing drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Merks
Expect Crisis in Car Strike in New York
Sept 9 reports say both sides in the street railway strike faced a crisis as the Traction Company attempted to restore a normal surface line schedule with strike breakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexican Bandits Raid Camp and Capture Mule
Thirty Mexican raiders believed to be Villa followers attacked the engineers' camp of the punitive expedition at Ojo Federalco and seized a mule. The incident spurred rumors of clashes with U S forces near El Valle, Chihuahua, as Villa reportedly moves north with limited ammunition but plans to attend Independence Day events. Villa remains said to be using crutches but able to ride. Rumors circulate that Gen Jose Cavasos was killed by his own men, then joined by bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Columbus
N. M
Ojo Federaco
Fifth Cavalry
Sixteenth Infantry
Villa
el Valle
Chihuahua
el Paso
Santa Clara Canyon
Parral
Mexi
Chihuahua City
Villa Ia
Jose Cavasos
Col Stubbs Orders Muster Out Guardsmen at Camp Stafford
Col Stubbs receives dispatch to muster Louisiana troops stationed at Camp Stafford. Lt Col Hodges will start immediate muster out, requiring two weeks for medicals and turnover of property. Washington artillery at Donna, Texas, to be mustered out. Adjutant General McCrory arrives for talks. Artesian well drill aims to finish before troops depart. Camp Stafford troops optimistic about imminent mustering out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
F. P. Stubbs
Louisiana
Camp Stafford
Hodges
Washington Artillery
Donna
Texas
McCrory
Stabbs
Artesian
Camp
Stafford
City and Parish Show Big Gain in Assessed Values
Assessor Joe Hanna reports the State Board of Equalization made two minor changes in Ouachita parish but overall values rise. Ouachita total assessment for the year reached 16,049,726 up from 9,337,781 a year ago, a gain of 711,955. Monroe city assessment stands at 6,200,545 for 1916 vs 5,856,099 in 1915, up 244,446. Overall increases in city and parish assessments are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hanna
State Board of Equalization
Ouachita Parish
Cypress
Ouachita
Monroe
French Made Further Gains During Somme Action
French forces advanced on the Somme front last night and gained ground as British units reported capturing a German trench. The operation followed ongoing combat with German defenses and targeted bombardments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Somme
Verdun
Teutons Advance Near Black Sea Front as Allies Report Progress
British troops captured German trench at High Wood on the Somme after hand to hand fighting. Germans bombarded north of Pozieres and near Mouquet Farm as French renewed assaults along the Somme and Verdun. Russians repulsed Turkish and German counterattacks in Galicia, and in the Carpathians seized heights near Baranoff with prisoners and artillery. Serbian forces advanced near Lake Ostrovo, while the Dorian front and Struma region saw continued artillery activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Highwood
Somme
Pozieres
Mouquet Farm
Arran
Hohenzollern
Petrograd
Galicia
Narahivka
Haliex
Carpathians
Baranoff
Roumanian
Baltjik
Black Sea
Lake Ostrovo
Greek Macedonia
Struma
Germans Drive 50 Miles Into Roumania Along Black Sea
Berlin dispatches report Teutons have advanced about fifty miles beyond the frontier along the Black Sea coast. Correspondents with Bulgarian and German forces claim Bulgarians defeated Russians in Dobrudja, challenging the myth Bulgarians would not. Continued on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prontier
Black Sea
Berlin
Roumoania
Teutons
Dobrudja
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pres. Wilson
Col. Stubbs
Lyceum Theatre
Daniel Frohman
Destiny’s Toy
By John BK. O'Brian
Louise Huff
Paramount Program
Cain
Dorothy Phillips
Lou Chaney
Hinebird
Saturday Evening Post
Bettina
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!