23 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1914
Page
1
Allied forces press a slow Franco British turning movement as ships go to the bottom in minutes. The British claim of sinking two attackers is unconfirmed. About 700 of 2000 crewmen are believed saved amid nine miles of trenches between Peronne and St Quentin.
Allied forces press to turn the German right at St Quent in a bold maneuver while unofficial reports hint at a slow Franco British turning movement. Berlin says French losses are heavy and Verdun is being bombarded as Russians suffer large casualties at Tannenberg.
London dispatches note the fall of Jarosław, an Austrian fortified town in Galicia, as a greater event than anything in France in the last day. Russian occupation of this railroad center is regarded as highly significant with believed plans to mask Przemyśl and push toward Breslau.
London reports uncertain naval action in France as observers debate whether five or three German submarines did the work. The brief dispatch notes a decisive event at sea involving three cruisers and lingering questions about the enemy's losses.
A Lyons dispatch reports 5000 Italian volunteers led by Gen Giuseppe Garibaldi have received red shirt uniforms and sail to an undisclosed destination to fight the Germans. Gen Ricciotti Garibaldi says his son’s message confirms Canadian Italians plan to form a regiment to aid the allies and join the red shirts.
London dispatch says German right wing shifted between Peronne and St Quentin with wounded arriving at an unnamed location overnight. Nine miles of dead in trenches reported. Submarine raid on British cruisers Aboukir Hogue and Cressy is noted as distracting attention from continental battles.
Schwenkfelders of Pennsylvania observe the 118th Memorial Day at Krausdale Church in Pennsburge. Following a history rooted in Casper Schwenkfelder and seeking religious freedom, the community gathers September 24 as for centuries. A simple noontime repast with bread butter and Schwenkfelder apple butter is shared, apple butter famed from local farms.
The American Socialist party national executive committee issued a call for a special peace session of the International Socialist Congress. The appeal follows last week’s peace message and was sent to official representatives across Europe and socialist publications abroad.
Mobile Alabama reports the Mobile cotton exchange will reopen on Thursday with spot market quotations resuming on Friday. The exchange had been closed for weeks, ending its quotation drought.
A Monroe lady promotes the buy a bale movement urging City and Parish High Schools to contribute a bale each at ten cents per pound. Funds raised would buy needed library books when prices permit sale. churches in Jackson, Mississippi have already joined.
Richmond Va September 23 With returns incomplete the days have a majority 32000 from yesterday s prohibition election It is believed the counties yet to be heard from will increase this lead.
Washington reports depict rising doubt about a peaceful settlement between Generals Obregon and Villa. Observers fear Villa may act against Sonora disturbances without Carranza's orders, while the October 1 convention looms as the pivotal event shaping cross border policy and the provisional leadership in Vera Cruz.
In Asbury Park New Jersey the Madero family of about fifty, led by Francis I Madero, headed home to Monterey after being driven from Mexico. The elder statesman said he received word of peace with Carranza and considered it safe to return. They traveled in a special car booked via Laredo to Monterey.
The state department asked the Carranza government to guarantee the safety of priests and nuns sheltered at Vera Cruz as they seek a way to leave Mexico. Consul Canada reports about 220 are destitute with 32 priests hoping to reach Havana. Remaining refugees’ plans are not yet settled.
In Vera Cruz on September 23 Captain Christy of the U S scout cruiser Salem prevented sixteen Mexican political fugitives from falling into the hands of constitutionalists at Progreso. The fugitives were aboard the Ward Line steamer Esperanza bound for New York. Rear Admiral Beatty ordered the Salem to convoy the liner and the Salem towed the fugitives to Havana after taking them aboard.
Washington officials on September 23 said any dispute over Huerta's pledge of Mexican customs to back a foreign loan would likely be resolved by the next Mexican government. The comment reflected cautious diplomacy amid ongoing financial negotiations.
In Vera Cruz Washington on Sept 23 a Lamb-Fish Lumber Co Charleston Miss attacked before the Interstate Commerce Commission the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley export lumber rate. They claim Memphis dealers enjoy a large advantage due to rate discrimination.
Paris dispatches claim Austrian newspapers publish detailed reports that armaments are being moved to the Italian border and that Austria plans an invasion of Italy, despite official denials by the Austrian government.
Philadelphia, Sept. 23. Dr Albert A Snowden of the National Association of Manufacturers argues that wartime mobilizations abroad open a chance for the United States to double trade with Australia and New Zealand. He cites 1912 figures and says US can meet most Australian needs, including textiles, apparel, autos, drugs, and hardware, despite a 5 percent British tariff preference. The Panama Canal will give access to Eastern and Central markets for meat, dairy, and agricultural products.
An instructional letter urges schools to mobilize communities to cut cotton acreage by half and to organize Buy-a-Bale efforts. It details student demonstrations, farmer statements, signed agreements to cap price support at ten cents a pound, and next year’s reduced planting plans.
Delegates from sixteen cotton parishes meet in Alexandria to urge at the New Orleans convention a 12 cent middling price and a 50 percent reduction of this season’s crop. The resolutions call for cooperative action and a buy-a-bale movement to aid cotton producers across the South.
Baton Rouge officials announce Buy-a-Bale Day on October 2 1914 at 3 p m in parish schoolhouses. Superintendents to call all cotton patrons and citizens to attend with editors urged to push attendance and principals to extend invitations to everyone.
Delegates agreed on a floor of 12 cents per pound for cotton. The decision aims to stabilize markets and protect growers amid fluctuating prices.
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