15 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1914
Page
1
In Chino China on September 15 a clash near the front lines shows German forces facing Allied pressure. A Japanese force is reported just north of the area, sparking several patrol skirmishes between German and Japanese units.
Associated Press dispatches from Dieppe report General Von Klick with 14 000 to 25 000 Germans enveloped and forced to surrender. Allies press to check retreat across the Aisne while sustaining fresh forces from Paris. Servians push offensive against Austria Hungary with 350 000 troops. Rheims reportedly occupied by Allies. Crown Prince's army driven back near Verdun. large Russian army of Vilna defeated by Germany.
London reports two conflicting early war summaries from France. One says Crown Prince holds Verdun as vital, another claims a 15 mile retreat. A stand at the Aisne is unclear and the Hela submarine sunk with crew saved.
A Petrograd dispatch estimates Austrian casualties in Gelicta at 300000, plus 1000 cannons lost, claiming over a third of their forces and artillery. News of Russian victories in Galicia depresses morale.
President Wilson resumes war revenue discussion amid Senate Republican opposition. Leader Underwood yields to Democrat protests and schedules a caucus for tonight. A Moscow correspondent reports a Zeppelin destruction after a bomb impact, killing 23 and wounding 60, with four officers and four soldiers captured.
Rome marks the tenth birthday of Prince Humbert heir apparent to the Italian throne. Flags fill the capital as the future king, already linked to the navy, is seen as a rising figure in official life. He has begun naval service aboard Kalv s dreadnoughts and may face a baptism of fire if Italy enters the current war.
Allied forces press toward Berlin with steady advances as French and British units inflict continued pressure on retreating German troops.
British bulletin reports Joffre stating enemy retreat with prisoners and guns as German forces fall back from Paris on day forty two of the war. France recaptures several towns while German morale collapses and calls boys to join his colors amid a mounting crisis in Hungary and Alsace.
Washington reports no reply from Germany to the US peace inquiry while officials note informal German American efforts to exchange peace terms. President Wilson and Secretary Browin stay in close contact as casualty lists rise and calls for peace gain momentum amid the war. The United States plans to sign peace treaties with Great Britain France Spain and China, broad alliances representing over two thirds of the world population.
A European front narrative describes German forces in retreat toward Paris and Allied counterattacks around the center of the line. Peace talk rumors swirl in Berlin while French forces push back along the Marne Oise and Champagne belts. The Kaiser's legions may rally, then possibly resume a fearsome advance.
Nashville groups push the “buy a bale” movement with plans to handle 1000 bales this week and canvass the city aiming for about 2000 bales in total.
A Texas Frisco Limited wreck near St. Louis after heavy rains leaves between twenty five and thirty dead. The engine mail smoker and chair cars plunged through a weakened bridge. seven bodies recovered and authorities fear all passengers in the submerged cars are drowned.
Senators and representatives from cotton states vote to urge state legislation cutting cotton production next year to prevent a surplus due to a weak market amid wartime disruption. Disagreement remains on how much to reduce, with one half or one third proposed. A Southern governors’ meeting in Atlanta may follow to discuss the issue.
For the first time in Ruston a case will be tried before a special judge from the United States Interstate Commerce Commission. The Thompson Ritchie Co case seeks equal freight rates with Monroe and other Shreveport routed points. Shreveport has petitioned to intervene and Monroe and Alexandria may follow if allowed.
A Mississippi lawmaker urges removing the tax from emergency currency issued by state authorities. He argues the move would ease financial strain and accelerate relief efforts for affected residents. The proposal seeks to exempt emergency funds from taxation to boost rapid distribution.
Mississippi faces greater losses from cotton market demoralization as state banks issue emergency currency. Rep. Thomas A. Sisson drafts a bill to repeal the 10 percent tax on state currency, enabling cotton notes backed by cotton and bank assets. He says Congress should let states issue notes to stabilize values and accelerate relief.
Rayville La Sept 14 The injunction suit filed by J B Sutton of Monroe against the legislative investigating commission stalls due to adverse circumstances delaying court action. The commission is to show cause why the injunction should not be perpetuated as hearings extend to Tuesday morning.
The German lines in France continue to fall back as Allied forces press the pursuit from Nancy to the Vosges. British and French troops seize river crossings along the Aisne and threaten Rheims and Laon, aiming to sever German communications from Belgium and force a decisive retreat.
Washington Sept 14 the comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks at the close of business Sept 12. The dispatch notes a broad context of financial policy discussion and potential currency reform.
In Panama on September 14 a full gun salute test was completed. Officials reported the test satisfactory and that the fortifications are prepared to maintain the neutrality of the waterway.
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