German ethical societies urge Wilson on principles of peace
Berlin reports that leading German moral and religious groups appeal to President Wilson. They warn that ignoring his pledged principles could push Germany to desperation, potentially toward Bolshevism, and accuse Czech and Polish factions of pressuring the peace talks. They say Allied blockade protests sparked anarchist reactions.
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Berlin
Associated Fress.j
Germany
Wilson
Ermaty
Ppeals
Must Reduce Naval Force After Peace Declaration
Washington reports that due to Congress not enacting naval appropriations, the Navy will reduce active duty personnel immediately to align with a declared peace.
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Washington
Congress
Greeks Enter Protest Over Missionary Attitude
London April 4. The Metropolitan Athens protests American missionary conduct affecting Greek rights in Northern Matters and Asia Minor, per an Athens dispatch.
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London
Athens
America
Mpirns
Asia Minor
Freeman speaks on Freedom of Speech at temple gathering
Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the Jewish Temple Jackson and Oak Hon Fred G Swudson Jr will speak on Freedom of Speech and Press. The public is invited to enjoy and participate in these discussions on timely topics.
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Jackson and
Oak
Fred G. Swudson, Jr
League Covenant Near Finish. Draft to Be Published
Paris reports the League of Nations committees have completed fifteen more articles, bringing the covenant to twenty seven. The remaining article is undecided and the panel plans to finish the draft tomorrow with French and English in parallel columns.
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Paris
Associated Efs
League of Nations & Committes
League of Nations’ Covenant
Physicians Violated Harrison Drug Act, Appeals Court Rules
New Orleans April 4 The United States Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal court ruling that physicians violated the Harrison antidrug act by prescribing narcotics to addicts who were not patients and when prescriptions were made in an effort to offer cures.
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New Orleans
United States Circuit Court of Appeals Today
Fei €Ral
el Paso
Stole stock of goods and goes to pen
George Wagoner, a former Peters Furniture Co. employee, was arrested April 1 in Warren Arkansas for stealing property from former employers. He pleaded guilty in district court and was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in the state penitentiary.
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George Wagoner
Peters Furniture Co
Monroe
Warren
Ark
John M. Brothers
George
Odom
State Penitentiary
England and France Confirm Unity at Peace Talks
Premier Lloyd George assured the Petit Journal that Britain and France have no dissensions over France’s guarantees against Germany. He said the understanding between the two governments is competitive and England is ready to make fresh sacrifices if needed to secure France’s peace and independence. The interview aims to quell circulating rumors that Britain would oppose French demands at the Peace Conference.
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Paris
Petit Journal
Lloyd George
Great Britain
France
Helgland
Germany
England
Havas
Charges Against Army Medics 1 Officers In Overseas Forces
Washington April 4 Charges of gross carelessness and negligence in preventing the spread of typhoid and paratyphoid fevers were leveled at many medical officers overseas. The warning stresses that vaccination does not ensure complete immunity and was issued by the chief surgeon of the American Expeditionary Forces and released by the Public Health Service.
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Army Mediocs
Washington
Associated Press
Public Health Service
London official foresees early peace conference progress
Making Satisfactory Progress reports from London on April 4 quote Sir Robert Stevenson Horne the minister of labor saying the Peace Conference is nearing a stage that will allow Premier Lloyd George to return to England. The statement came during the reassembling of the industrial council.
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London
Lloyd George
England
Robert Stevenson Horne
Industrial Council
Lake Charles Mayor Arrests After Street Fight
Lake Charles April 4 Mayor Josh Trotti had himself arrested after a scuffle with O Mahofsky of the Red Cross at Gerstner Field. Trotti was fined ten dollars for fighting and defended his actions saying he paid the fine for defending a principle.
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Lake Charles
Josh Trotti
O. Mahofsky
Red Cross
Gerstner Field
Trotti
Mahofsky
Rainbow Division Coming Home
The War department announced the assignment of the complete Forty second Rainbow Division to an early convoy home, signaling imminent return for the unit.
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Rainbow
Washington
War Department
Ouachita Parish Criminal Docket Set For Record April Term
The Ouachita parish district court April term docket will begin tomorrow with preparations for a lengthy session in Monroe starting April 21. Over eighty people are under arrest for state and parish offenses, about half on bond, with jurors summoned for April 21 and 28.
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District Court
Ouachita Parish
Tidge Fred
Odon
Criminal Court
Monroe
Parish High School Annex Planned for 1919 Fall Term
The Parish School Board authorized a two story addition with basement to Parish High School on the north side. Seven classrooms and toilets will ease enrollment and improve appearance. Architect J W Smith will receive bids by noon April 14 with $200 bid bond. Plans available from Smith or Superintendent Brown.
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Parish School Board
duiGing
J. W. Smith
T. O. Brown
Smith
Central Savings Bank
Mr. Smith
Supt. Brown
Calhoun burglary arrests of two white men
Deputy Sheriff John M. Brothers arrested Lee Russell and Ben Richardson in Calhoun on warrants for the last fall burglary of Mrs. W. H. Anders store. Grand jury indicted them. Five white boys were charged. four were released to good behavior and one is believed to be in Mississippi. Bonds set at 1000 dollars each.
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Lee Russell
Ben Richardson
Calhoun
John M. Brothers
W. H. Anders
Mississippi
Rotary Birth Day Dinner Launches Plans for New Hotel
Monroe Rotary Club held a dinner at Leon's celebrating its second year of service and electing officers. The group outlined a hotel project with the Stubbs heirs providing property for 40,000 and stock plans totaling 110,000 to 150,000, backed by a bond issue up to 256,000.
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Monroe Rotary Club
Leon
Monroe
D. Aubrey Haas
J M. Cobb
G. T. Cross
FN. Florsheim
Sen. At Arms
By. A. Haas
BE. KK. Means
J. M. Cobb
Kt. Downes, Jr
Rh. E. Major
Abe Arent
E. K. Means
Mr. Means
Rotary
Means
Aubrey Hass
Fred Hudson
Barman Peatansy
Ceela i. Hudson
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Kaplan
Stubbs
St. Johny Street
Allen Scholars
Monroe Rotary
Mr. Arent
Arent
Rioting at Woolen Mills Sparks Injuries in Passaic
Rioting erupted at the Woolen Mills in Passaic New Jersey on April 4 during a strike with several workers involved and one seriously wounded.
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Passie
N. J
Steele for Navy to be bought on competitive basis
The steel for the navy will be purchased competitively regardless of prices agreed by the industrial board and despite ongoing conference over the board’s future policies.
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Disregard Industrial Board
Washington
Associated Press
Steele For
Navy
Industrial Board
Hackler Sentenced for 1918 Murder in District Court
Deputy Sheriff D L Roper returns from Baton Rouge with Richard E Hackler Jr who begins life term after conviction for murder of F C Brice on September 28 1918 Attorneys for Hackler abandoned plans for a rehearing reflecting the case's progression through the district court.
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D. L. Roper
Baton Rouge
Richard E. Hackler, Jr
District Court
F. C. Brice
Hackler
President Wilson Confined by Severe Cold in Paris
President Wilson remains in bed in Paris with a severe cold. Admiral Grayson, his physician, cabled Secretary Tumulty that the president caught the cold yesterday and could not be about, though officials say the condition is not serious.
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Washington
Associated Press
Wilson
Paris
Admiral Grayson
Paris Conference Bypasses President in Quarantine
Paris April 4. President Wissett is confined with a cold in this room while the Council of Four meets in the Paris White House. It is understood that essential matters will be referred to the sick room or that conferees will consult the President personally if needed.
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Paris
Wissett
Council of Four
Paris White House
Aspirations of Denmark Regarded Favorably
Paris April 4 The Peace Conference regards Danish aspirations as favorable. The Matin reports Denmark will likely receive part of Schleswig Holstein, a coveted outcome. The conference also plans to return to Denmark promptly any Schleswig Holstein residents who served in the German army and were captured by the Allies.
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Paris
iBy Associated Press
Denmark
Matin
Scheswig
Italian Vessel Umbria Sinks After Mine Strike
The Italian transport Umbria carrying 2,000 officers and soldiers from Venice to Tripoli struck a mine and sank today near Barri Italy. Several were killed and more than a hundred injured as officials report the disaster.
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Paris
Umbria
Venice
Tripoli
Barri
Italy
Change in Sentiment by Mexican Officials Toward Foreign Investments
Reports from Mexico City indicate a sudden shift in official stance toward foreign investments. The upcoming congress session is seen as likely to reduce hostility stemming from the 1917 constitution and to recognize the rights of all people, including foreigners.
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Washington
Mexico City
Congress
Prolonged Conference Hints at Submissions on Peace Treaty Draft
Opaque talks continue with no tangible outcomes as delegates delay submission of the draft treaty. Participants indicate progress yet offer few concrete concessions, keeping the agreement unresolved and the conference stalemated.
Wilson Seeks French Guarantee at Peace Talks
Paris April 4 The Allied leaders Wilson Lloyd George Clemenceau and Orlando met at the president's residence as delegates debate unsettled fronts. American experts warn over serious friction on western German frontier and Polish eastern borders while Wilson pursues French security without compromising armistice terms. The discussions continue with no tangible results yet.
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Paris
Associated Press
Wilson
Lloyd George
Clemenceart
Orlando
Council of Four
Germany
Presidennt Wilon
Rhine
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