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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
1
A fierce battle on heights north of the Aisne ended with an Allied repulse. Authorities report heavy artillery and infantry skirmishes as troops clashed in difficult terrain. Details remain uncertain as casualty figures are not released.
London and Berlin clash over progress of July battle as hundreds of thousands in the field. German counterattacks alleged repulsed while British and French push to outflank on the Aisne with Metz in view. Reports note Liege evacuation questions and Italian mobilization amid Adriatic tensions.
A Rome dispatch confirms official admission that German forces have abandoned Liege as World War II developments unfold. London reports Sept 17.
Copenhagen, Sept 17 reported General von Hindenberg, previously commanding the German army in East Prussia, was ordered to take command of a division in the western theater of war.
Paris dispatch says Italian reservists in Paris must report on September 28. The correspondent believes this signals Italy entering the war.
Berlin reports by wireless that the French front remained unchanged at last midnight. The French attack on several points Tuesday and Wednesday was held.
Petrograd reports Emperor Nicholas awards the title of Chevalier of the Order of St. George to King Albert of Belgium and Prince Alexander of Servia in recognition of their military actions.
London reports King Albert telegrammed Emperor Nicholas expressing gratitude for bestowal of the Cross of Knight of the Military Order of St George and praising his soldiers, hoping to credit their merit to them.
The St Louis Southwestern railway seeks federal mediation to prevent a strike after conductors obtain a temporary injunction and engineers withdraw from the federation. Circuit Judge Kinsey sets a hearing date, while union officers face restraint orders and the mediation board agrees to intervene.
American forces will not withdraw from Vera Cruz before October 10 if the War Department accepts Brig. Gen. Funston s suggestion. He urges a measured evacuation to allow thousands of Mexican refugees here to leave the country.
Congress men and southern farmers group leaders met at the capitol last night and agreed to push a Henry bill style measure. It would authorize federal advance of funds to support cotton farmers.
Four hundred million dollars to cotton growers at twelve cents a pound was debated. Peter Radford of Fort Worth and H S Mobley of Arkansas Farmers' Union outlined the measure. Speakers urged immediate action and a hearing was set for Monday before the House banking and currency committee with a conference with President Wilson next Wednesday.
The first concert in a series at Court Square is tonight led by manager Edwin Hess. He has appealed to citizens for funds over the past two days and feels justified in starting the series, though the total needed is not yet raised. The public is invited to attend as guests of the band and contributors.
A Black man identified as Rube Diron, labeled a dangerous offender, was found dead on the Little Rock and Monroe railroad track near Breard street after a buckshot blast to the heart. Sheriff Parker was notified by a wagon driver. no arrests or clear leads available.
President Wilson declares the United States cannot judge or intervene in European warfare disputes until the war ends. He addresses the Belgian commission at the White House and later cables Germany, urging patience on resolving alleged German provocations and war crimes.
Bastrop Louisiana September 16 Morehouse Parish citizens meet to endorse buying a bale of cotton and to reduce next year's cotton acreage by at least 39 1 3 percent. Leaders include G H Beekman Frank McCormick A P Wimberly and J Davenport with a delegation to Alexandria.
President Wilson cautioned against a final judgment on alleged German use of dum-dum bullets and urged neutrality. He noted the need for a comprehensive reckoning at war’s end and avoided committing the United States to a position, emphasizing impartiality.
The Amateur Athletic Union appoints Judge Barlow S. Weeks of New York as temporary secretary treasurer following the death of James E. Sullivan. The announcement came tonight from Boston.
News from Texas that repeal of the state law abolishing cotton futures is urged by legislators prompts New Orleans cotton leaders to favor reopening at once. Prominent figures say former foes of futures now back it, predicting a revolution in trade and potential gains for New Orleans beyond Latin American aims.
Lincoln parish grand jury returns an indictment against Casper Howell for the murder of his stepdaughter Mary Long by poisoning. Howell was arrested at his Simsboro home and jailed in Ruston to await trial. The case follows earlier investigations including a 1913 train injury and a 1914 damage suit against the railroad, with conflicting chemical reports on strychnine in the child’s organs.
London dispatch describes German forces retreating from near Paris to a line from Noyon to Metz as Allied troops push the front. British reports say counter attacks were repulsed and 200 German prisoners taken. The center shifts from Rheims toward the Argonne, with fighting on the Aisne.
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