29 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1915
Page
1
A sizable bloc of wets or pro Barrett supporters is tallied as backing the lieutenant governor in a political scene. The report highlights the density of support among various groups and mentions key local figures influencing the count.
Speaker L E Thomas denounces Governor Blanchard and Governor Barret as political opportunists over Prohibition. He cites local endorsements for Colonel Pleasant from Mayor Dickson and the prohibition and anti groups, arguing Pleasant will carry Caddo parish and North Louisiana.
The Indiana members of the Associated Press host a banquet in Indianapolis with guest of honor Romulo S. Naon ambassador from Argentina. Attending are Vice President Thomas R. Marshall Senators Korn and Shively Governor Ralston and former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks.
Health officers doctors and nurses from across Minnesota gather in Rochester for the Minnesota Public Health Association conference. Governors report state losses from preventable diseases last year totaling 11 078 lives and plan measures to reduce deaths.
The Times reports supporters of Col. F. P. Stubbs of Monroe are organizing a bid for lieutenant governor. Stubbs, in Shreveport for private business, indicated possible candidacy if urged by friends and said he would campaign vigorously if nominated. A Monroe announcement and rally are planned in coming days.
Pleasant and Pierson directly declare they are unalterably opposed to statewide prohibition, outlining their stance and intent amid rising prohibition sentiment. The text characterizes their firm position against enforcing a statewide ban.
Telegrams from gubernatorial hopefuls express opposition to statewide prohibition. C P Munday notes local option stance while John Parker pledges veto if statewide ban passes. Ministers split on Barret versus Parker. Pierson organizes campaign and seeks a headquarters. Colonel Pleasant heads to Atlanta for sugar refinery case argument.
Mr Parker plans a North Louisiana tour starting in Monroe home of Gov Hall. Col Frank P Stubbs from Monroe hints at running for lieutenant governor. Bethlehem Steel in Bethlehem Pa pays 50000 daily on weekdays with 18000 workers organized in three thousand strong squads and workers from many nationalities. Immediate payment available if a worker quits. Four hundred houses are under construction for workers.
The New Orleans Methodist Ministers Association debated prohibition and gubernatorial candidates. Several ministers backed Barret citing anti debt and good government themes, while others supported Hall or Parker. A country visitor said the city’s choice will determine his stance.
The Anglo French commission declares that negotiations have succeeded and a foreign loan is now a reality. This update signals a breakthrough in international financial cooperation and expected support for allied projects.
The Anglo French financial commission announced a 500.9 million dollar five percent joint bonds loan to Great Britain and France. Bonds issued at 98 with $100 denominations and installments, yield about 5.5 percent, convertible after ten to twenty years. Russia would not participate. J P Morgan and co. to form syndicate, districts set to market the issue nationwide.
General syndicate managers will be located in New York and bonds issued with principal and interest payable there. The New York exchange requires designation of New York City as payment place on maturity, while other cities may host interest payments. Parliamentary ratification is needed in Britain and France, but commissioners expect easy endorsement and keep Paris and London informed with daily updates to treasury authorities.
The West Indies hurricane moved inland from the Gulf of Mexico this morning centering between New Orleans and the Atchafalaya bay. Winds reached fifty miles an hour at noon. In Galveston the tropical storm’s effects were not felt.
The wind and rainstorm cripples AP telegraph service around New Orleans delaying The News-Star. Sensational reports claim widespread flooding but officials say those warnings are exaggerated and unconfirmed.
The Young Men's Auxiliary of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at 8 pm to discuss several propositions including paving Grand and DeSiard streets for white ways, a proposed public library, and advertising Monroe and surrounding county. Full attendance is urged.
City hall closes for the one year anniversary of Mayor A. Forsythe death. All departments pause as City High School staff and students join floral tributes at Dr Forsythe grave in a quiet tribute.
The report claims a significant British victory in Mesopotamia, detailing military gains and strategic success. The account emphasizes Allied leadership, advancing forces, and improved position in the theater.
An Amsterdam dispatch reports two unnamed German generals relieved of command in the western war theatre due to recent setbacks. Earlier London reports claim a British Mesopotamian success with Turkish retreat toward Baghdad and Allied landing near Saloniki for service in Serbia.
A Paris dispatch says Bulgaria is expected to start an attack on Serbia within fifteen days with the Bulgarian general staff aided by German officers who also aim at Greece.
Berlin reports German forces have retaken part of the territory north of Loos from the British. French attacks near Souchez and Neuville were partly repulsed while Champagne breakthrough efforts failed.
Athens dispatch reports three hundred thousand Austrian and German forces pressing toward Orsova to ward the Serbian front as of September 29 in London.
The Hague reports a serious Dutch protest to Germany over an airship flight over Dutch territory. The Netherlands demands measures to prevent future violations and protect its borders.
Washington September 28. Bids for sixteen submarines will be opened at the navy department on September 20. The order covers five seagoing boats and eleven coast defense submarines, authorized by the last Congress.
Thomas A. Edison told an Orange interview that an optimist is an American who sails the war zone relying on the President's three Notes to shield travelers from German torpedoes.
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