Navy Plans Active Cooperation With English Battlefleet
Reports indicate the American navy will be active and cooperate with the English battleships, projecting bold presence as battleships patrol and traverse the Atlantic.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
1
United States Enters Naval Plan to Guard Atlantic
Washington April 13. High British and French naval officers meet with American leaders to outline cooperation against Germany. American heavy ships will patrol the Atlantic from the Panama Canal zone to Canada, basing operations in British and French ports in the South Atlantic. Guard against extending the German submarine campaign to major American ports and harbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Atlantic Seaboard
Panama Canal Zone
Canada
South Atlantic
Browning
Graser
Daniels
Henson
Naval Operations
Boston
New York
Delaware
Chesapeake
Charleston
Savannah
Europe
L'Ne
Navy Department
Submarine Patrols to Guard American Harbors
Text notes a strategic plan to protect American harbors with a fleet of submarine chasers and continuous sea patrols to cover seas day and night.
Diamond Jim Brady Dies in Atlantic City Hotel
James B. Brady known as Diamond Jim of New York died in a hotel in Atlantic City after a long illness at age 64. He was famous as a gambler and entrepreneur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlantic City
James B. Brady
New York
Diamond Jim
German Raider Said Enter Gulf Via Yocatan Channel
An unidentified British steamer reported by wireless to a Galveston ship that a German raider disguised as a sailing vessel had entered the Gulf of Mexico through the Yocatan Channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Galveston
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Plans for Two New Regiments Forming in Louisiana
A Baton Rouge telegram reports the war department plan to recruit Louisiana to eight thousand men, creating two more infantry regiments and auxiliaries. The Louisiana cadets will be first, with companies ready to muster in at Shreveport Monroe Thibodaux Lafayette Alexandria Hammond Baton Rouge Minden Tellulah Crowley Marksville and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beton Rouge
P. M. Gryle
Baton Rouge
War Department
National Guards
National Defense Sect
Louisiana
Louisiana Cadets
McCrory
Shreveport
Monroe
Thibodaux
Lafayette
Alexandria
Hammond
Minden
Tellulah
Crowley
Marksville
New Orleans
Railways To Be Part Of U S Army In War Powers
Chairman Adamson re introduces bill to let the president order railroads to operate rolling stock during war without seizure. It would also allow drafting railroad, telegraph, and telephone workers, and expand the Commerce Commission to eleven members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Adamson
House Commerce Committee
Commerce Commission
Warm Welcome Salutes American Comrades in Arms
A wartime greeting describes Lloyd Grorgh saluting ten Americans and praising national unity as members honor servicemen and veterans in a community ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Grorgh
Lloyd George urges US aid as ally in war in London
British Prime Minister Lloyd George lauds American entry into World War I, denounces Prussia, and lauds the US as a comrade in arms. He cites blunders before success and celebrates the moment with U.S. and British dignitaries, including Chancellor Bonar Law and Ambassador Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David Lloyd George
England
Prussia
America
United States
American
Pilgrims Club
Walter Lines Page
Viscount Bryce
Washington
Page
Bonar Laaw
Winston Spencer Churchill
Lord Reading
General Smuts
Lord Derby
Lord Bryce
Pare
Walter Hume Long
Marquis Imperiali di Pranca‘ile
Gercia Y Velez
Herbert C. Hoover
American Commission For Relief
Belgium
Wilson
King George
Prime Minister Praises US Entry in War for Liberty
A prime minister speaks for the people, praising the United States for joining the Allies. He highlights America’s vast resources and democratic tradition, framing the war as a defense against military autocracy and a stand for liberty. He recalls past conflicts and notes surprise at America’s involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States of America
America
Billion Dollar War Revenue Bill Faces Quick House Pass
The House begins debate on the seven billion dollar war revenue bill with prospects of passage before tomorrow. Democratic Leader Kitchin opened the session as advocate of the measure, signaling prompt passage and stabilizing his leadership against any challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associater Press
Washington
House
Tomor
Kitchin
Allies Capture More German Positions Front Wide
London April. British forces drive deep into the Hindenburg line near Lens and St Quentin. They seize Guveau court Gauche wood Sart farm and extend from north of Hergincourt to Metz Encouture nine miles from Harelcourt to Metz Encouture. French advance north of St Quentin and east of Coucy Laville taking prisoners and materiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Paria
St. Quentin
Coucy Laville
Every Man and Boy Is Needed for Service
Washington reports the department of agriculture enthusiastic about enlisting two million men and boys for agricultural work and other war effort tasks. Proposals urge enrolling boys under military age and men over age or physically disqualified for military service to aid food production and munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
First Day Camp Life Experiences of Company Pp Members
Members of Company Pp recount their first day at camp with brief sketches of travel details and initial impressions. The report highlights personal observations, early activities, and the sense of camaraderie forming among the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company Pp
Picnic life enjoyed by Company D in New Orleans
Soldiers from Company D recount their railway journey to New Orleans in April 1917. They recall hero reception at stations, friendly crowds, and playful nicknames as they camp at City Park with modest comforts while awaiting final camp setup and Army provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Company D
Columbia
Grayson
Alexandria
Co. D
Monroe
Alexandr's
Etic
Fatty
C. T. Dixon
Bil Urvan
J. T. Bryant, Jr
Jake Humble
Vaughan
Nobedy
Stimulate Food Production Plan Introduced in Congress
An administration measure to stimulate food production on public and private lands within reclamation projects was introduced by Representative Taylor of Colorado. The bill would appropriate 5 900 000 dollars. The American Defense Society asks governors to declare a Planting Month from April 15 to May 14 to cultivate available spaces.
Executive order designates defensive sea areas along coasts
The order proclaims defensive sea areas on the U S coast and insular possessions and outlines vessel movements in those waters. It states U S responsibility to respond to damage from armed actions ceases from April 5 and lists areas including New England ports Atlantic coast Virginia capes Key West Tampa Pensacola Mississippi river Honolulu and Manila. Only U S ships may cross between sunset and sunrise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Washington
United States
Insular
New England
Atlantic Coast
Virginia Capes
Key West
Tampa
Pensacola
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Honolulu
Manila
United States Vessela
Trevael Sinks After German Submarine Attack
Key West reports the Trevael under Captain Williamson sunk by a German submarine near Cienfuegos five days ago. All hands reached a Cuban port hours later, crewman C Peterson says. Peterson, born in Norway and naturalized American, arrived from Havana today to affirm the claim. Buenos Aires notes say the Argentina transport Pampa and the raiding vessel Oriana may be sunk by a German raider off Brazil, but no official confirmation exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Trevael
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Pampa
Brazil
Governors urged to form state councils of defense
The Council of National Defense in Washington on April 13 requested all state governors to have legislatures name a state council of defense to cooperate with the national body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Defense
Washington
Council of National Defense
O' Council of Defense
National Council
Grand Duke Kora Arrest Reported in Petrograd
Petrograd reports Grand Duke Kora has been arrested and sent to Tearskoeselo. The incident occurred April 13, with authorities detaining the royal figure amid rising political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Kora
Tearskoeselo
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