Each Army Readies for Moment After Five Day Battle
After five days of fighting to dislodge Germans, both armies wait for the right moment to strike.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1914
Page
1
Desperate Battle Front Rumors From Western Front
British and French forces press on German lines from the Oise to the Meuse with ongoing attacks and counter attacks. Germany claims trenches hold and both sides prepare for decisive moves as Joffre may target Verdun northward. Roosevelt to stump Midwest in extensive tour for progressives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aisne
Associated Press
London
France
Aisne River
The
Marne
Massachusetts Starts Seven Day Prohibition Campaign
The Anti-Saloon League of America plans a seven day campaign in Massachusetts beginning tomorrow to push a constitutional amendment for national prohibition. Meetings are set in more than 350 cities and towns with many nationally known temperance speakers. Illinois will run a similar statewide effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Temperance
United States
Anti-Saloon League of America
Massachusetts
Illinois
Merchants Announce Big Week For Local Carnival
Merchants aiding the carnival report strong donations from retailers and plan to finalize arrangements early next week. They await Monday railroad rate news and low round trip fares to promote the event. The Monroe merchants promise a historic effort with vigorous progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
National Conference of Catholic Charities Opens in Washington
Washington Sept 19 Much interest surrounds the National Conference of Catholic Charities which will convene tomorrow in the capital for a three day session. Delegates, including clergy and lay members from many cities, have arrived to discuss the minimum wage and other economic issues of public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Conference of Catholic Charities
Catholic Church
Lhve
Anniversary of Garfield Death Marked in Washington
The thirty third anniversary of President Garfield's death is noted in Washington with a movement to mark the site of his shooting at the Potomac railroad station. Garfield lingered eighty days after being shot by Guiteau and died at Long Branch New Jersey on September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Garfield
Potomac
Guiteau
Long Branch
N. J
Mayor Forsythe In Critical Condition
Dr A A Forsythe, in ill health for a year, was taken suddenly and seriously ill yesterday. Physicians say his condition is critical and he has been unconscious much of the time. His New Orleans based father was telegraphed and sister Mrs Carter of Catahoula parish arrived today. No change by three this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Forsythe
Natchez double tragedy ends in courtroom style shooting
In Natchez Mississippi on September 19 prominent planters William Woods and George Zurhellan died after a dispute over a plantation deal erupted in the office of Attorney A H Geisenberger. A witness said Woods carried a pistol and a struggle for the weapon left Zurhellan shot four times. Woods then shot himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Natchez, Miss
William Woods
George Zurhellan
A. H. Geisenberger
Woods
Zurhellan
ICC Reopens Eastern Advance Freight Rate Case hearings begin October
The Interstate Commerce Commission decided to reopen the eastern advance freight rate case and schedule hearings for October 19 in Washington. The case had previously been decided against many roads after a delegation of railroad presidents met with President Wilson to discuss wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission Today
Wilson
Third Suit 10 Stop Probe Third Suit 10 Stop Probe Commission
A compact item notes a probe involving a third suit and a ten stop action, with reference to the commission overseeing the case. The readable fragment suggests a procedural dispute or inquiry tied to multiple suits and an investigative mandate.
Three Suits Move to Block Louisiana Investigation
W E Clark of Union County Arkansas files in federal court seeking an injunction to block the Louisiana legislature’s investigatory commission. He argues constitutional violations, citing articles 27 and 156, and questions the use of $20,000 for the probe. Judge Foster sets a Monday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport Times
New Orleans
W. E. Clark
Union County
Ark
J. W. Eber
Federal District Court
Investigattion Commission
Louisiana
Clark
Sutton
Foster
Arkansas
Federal Court
Legal actions challenge Louisiana probe commission
The Shreveport Times notes three injunction suits within a week opposing investigations the legislature ordered. J S Sutton of Monroe seeks to stop the commission and, in Rayville, to bar the state auditor and treasurer. A Baton Rouge suit followed as an Arkansas citizen applies in New Orleans for a restraining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Shreveport Times
Probe Commission
New Orleans
J. S. Sutton
Monroe
Rayville
Sutton
Baton Rouse
W. EF. Clark
Arkansas
Messrs Sutton
Clerk
J. R. McIntosh
F. X. Ransdell
McIntosh
Legal clashes stir Louisiana news and a murder case
The article notes multiple suits in federal court in New Orleans and Louisiana reaction to a Tensas land deal and state bond transactions. It ties in a damage suit over the death of Mary Long, implicating Caspar Howell and suggesting his possible jail term would end the case. It ponders Mrs Howell’s and relatives’ motives post conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W., 3S. & P. Rialroad Company
Little Mary Long
Caspar Howell
Japanese Troops Landed at Laonshan Bay
Tokio reports Japanese forces landed at Laonshan Bay yesterday with no resistance. An attack on Tsing Tan is believed imminent as the campaign progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Laonshan Bay
Tsing Tan
News Star Buys Bale of Cotton in Local Drive
The News-Star joined the cotton farmer support by purchasing its bale of cotton this morning through the Chamber of Commerce. Seller R. E. Simpson received 10 cents per pound for his bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
The
Monroe
Whch
Chamber of Commerce
R. E. Simpson
Sermon on the European War at First Baptist Church
Rev. F. H. Farrington to discuss the European war at evening service using sources beyond news reports. He will cover origin of the war equipment of nations surprises and probable outcome. Morning service will feature the first of two sermons on church work at home titled The Unpopular Doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Farrington
First Baptist Church
Farrington
All Night Senate Session Probes Rivers and Harbors Bill
Washington September 19 a dreary all night senate session sought to break a stubborn filibuster on the rivers and harbors bill. Senator Burton left the chamber after twelve hours on the floor as dawn broke and quorum calls disrupted late night theater attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Burton
Senate Chamber
Little change in war impact on cotton says Santa Fe official
New Orleans reporter cites Walter McWhirter general agent of Santa Fe who visits cotton regions in Louisiana and Texas. He says European war upsets planters, but a buy-a-bale drive provides ready cash. Ocean shipping capacities remain ample for cotton exports though ships busy with grain. Cotton movement should resume as foreign mills exhaust supplies and look to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Times-Picayune Cays
Walter McWhirter
Santa Fe
Louuisiana
Texas
Louisiana
McWhirter
Gulf
Europe
America
England
Italy
Spain
United States
Galveston
Exhausted Armies Slugging Through Flooded Trenches
Allied forces contend with waterlogged trenches along a 150 mile front as they seek a wedge to break German lines. Observers flag Von Kluck’s right as the key to victory while Russian breakthroughs in Galicia reinforce the broader war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joffe
Joffre
Verdun
Duke of
Sambre
Maubeuge
Namur
Meuse
Givet
Nigmur
Luxembourg
von Kluck
Amiens
Galicia
Braves Surge Late To Beat Stallings In Ninth
The Braves rally from a small deficit as Stallings holds a lead into the eighth inning and then concedes in the ninth, delivering a dramatic finish. The club’s late surge showcases resilience and clutch hitting to turn the game in their favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braves
Stallings
Germans Strengthen Aisne Line Amid Paris Reports
Vienna dispatches say Russians and Germans in Galicia form a new defense line awaiting a Russian attack at Przemysl. The Press Bureau says the situation remains unchanged after a counterattack on the first division failed. Weather is bad with continual rain. Estimated losses reach 150,000. Germans press on in Belgium in close formation. Paris reports Germans entrenching on the River Aisne with reinforcements from Lorraine.
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London
Vienna
Galica
Przemyl
France
Belgium
Paris
Aisne
Lorraine
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