Holland Stirred by Sinking Dutch Steamer in War Zone
The Dutch steamer Korwyk carrying cargo consigned to the government sank after a German submarine attack. Zeppelin raids near London caused alarms but little damage. fighting expands across eastern and western fronts with Warsaw area action and resumed hostilities in northern France. Italy reports 1,206,000 trained troops.
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Associated Press
Kent
England
Paris
France
Warsaw
Holland
Korwyk
Sunday School Officers elected at Louisiana convention
Baton Rouge April 15 F Salmon of Slidell was unanimously elected president of the State Sunday convention. Other officers include First VP J J Scales Shreveport Second VP G L Hucker Homer Third VP D R Eubanks Sareveport Convention secretary A C Lewis Amite City treasurer James Meyers New Orleans. Officers chosen on nominating commission report and a large delegate parade closed the session Thursday evening. Berlin April 15 Dr von teibmann Hollweg considers a hero colony near the famous old site.
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Baton Rouge
F. Salmon
Slidell
J. J. Scales
Shreveport
G. L. Hucker Homer
D. R. Eubanks
Sareveport
A. C. Lewis
Amite City
James &. Meyers
New Orleanas
Plan for War-Injured Soldiers Spreads Across Prussia
Paul Kersten head of a Bad Koesen factory proposes a colony system for maimed soldiers in Pforta South Prussia. He argues that injured men should marry and live in colonies with noble and patriotic women to form self supporting homes after peace, boosting birthrates and reintegrating veterans.
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Kersten
Minor Horrors of War pamphlet details disease insects
Cambridge April 16 The pamphlet Minor Horrors of War by Professor A F E Shipley outlines disease spreading insects affecting troops. It covers lice bed bugs fleas ticks mites and the ways these pests carry typhus bubonic fever and other infections, noting historical ticks in Canterbury Cathedral.
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Cambridge, Eng
A. F E. Shipley
Christ’s College
Cambridge
Prince of Wales
Shipley
Canterbury
First Day of School Rally Captivates City
On the first day of the school rally, both boys and girls took possession of the city for the annual meet. The event centered on student participation and community celebration with a focus on school spirit.
Tennis preliminaries at parish high school. programs continue
Matches were played on grounds at the parish high school this morning. Events continue all day at Park tomorrow with barbecue dinner at noon. Baseball and basketball games are featured among the activities.
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Parish High School
Raman Tournament Schedule at Ouachita Parish High
Saturday program lists tennis finals at Ouachita Parish High School from 6 to 9 a m and track and field events at Forsythe Park from 4 a m to noon. Afternoon events include basketball and baseball finals at Forsythe Park.
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Forsythe
Forsythe Park
School for One Armed Men Opens in Heidelberg
In Heidelberg a School for One Armed Men with 35 pupils from the 19th army corps has opened at Associate Judge Lever's home repurposed as a hospital. Dr. Freiherr von Kuenssierg oversees instruction in writing stenography typewriting and bookkeeping with a plan for more vocational courses. Thirty hours weekly plus work under the local industrial school supplement training as pupils from 31 trades including cigar makers railway workers locksmiths and laborers learn to adapt, with rapid progress noted in left-handed writing.
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Heidelberg
Lever
Freiherr von Kuenssierg
Heidelberg University
Bankers to Hear on Crop Diversification in New Orleans
Bradford Knapp of the Department of Agriculture will discuss how bankers can assist the move toward crop diversification before the Louisiana Bankers Association in New Orleans on April 16.
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New Orleans
Bradford Knapp
Department of Agriculture
Louisiana Bankers Association
Dartmouth Plans Ambulance Corps Fund Drive
A mass meeting of Dartmouth College students in Hanover New Hampshire is planned for today to raise funds to form an ambulance corps or other Red Cross relief representation for Europe. Miss Mabel Bearaman is expected to speak to the students as faculty show strong support for the project.
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Dartmouth
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth College
Red Cross
Europe
Mabel Bearaman
Studnets
Court postpones Riggs Bank case to May 12
Federal Court delays injunction case of Riggs National Bank against Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller Williams until May 12. Order extends temporary injunction keeping $5,000 interest on bank bonds from entering Treasury as penalty for alleged reporting failures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Riggs National Bank
McAdoo
Williams
Treasury
The Live Merchant and the Advertised Goods Faith
A storekeeper is judged by the company he keeps on his shelves. Live goods and popular brands attract newspaper readers and patrons who seek familiar names. The alert merchant thrives by partnering with manufacturers who advertise in the papers, showcasing products in windows and counters for profit.
Monroe Rally Hosts Large District Youth Event Schedule
Monroe welcomes high school students from across the fifth district for a two day rally. 172 contestants and 16 chaperones registered with Secretary Smith, with nearly 250 expected. Tennis finals at Parish High School Saturday morning, track events at Forsythe Park 9 to 12 a m Saturday, with a 25 cent park admission and a no charge barbecue lunch.
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Monroe
Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Bastrop High School
Parish High School
City High School
Rayville High School
Prohibition Measure Fails in State Senate
Lansing April 16 The statewide prohibition bill for 1917 failed in the State Senate after passing the House. The measure would have put the question to voters statewide. Local reactions were mixed as lawmakers debated next steps.
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Lansing
Mich
Senate
House
Conditions Serious in Mexico City Amid Food Shortages
Duval West, a State Department special agent, telegraphed that conditions in Mexico City were growing serious due to food shortages and disrupted communications. The department told Consul Silliman at Vera Cruz to urge Carranza and local authorities to cooperate in clearing the railroad to the capital.
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Associated Press
Washington
100 000 Union Men Thrown Out of Work
Chicago April 16 Work on 30,000,000 building projects halted as the carpenters strike leaves 100,000 union workers idle. Contractors say 100,000,000 in further work may be affected by an extended stoppage. Lockout orders direct remaining workers to seek Union officials for grievances.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Commission Will Spend Night Here In Monroe
The Louisiana Railroad Commission on a statewide inspection tour is due in Monroe late tonight and will stay until Saturday morning. The party, traveling on a special train, includes Commissioners Shelby Taylor B A Bridges and John T Michel with secretary Henry Jastremski and is joined by E Ford assistant to the president and Superintendent H B Hearn in private cars.
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Louisiana Railroad Commission
Monroe
Shreveport
Messrs
Shelby Taylor
B. A. Bridges
John T. Michel
Henry Jastremski
E. Ford
H. B. Hearn
Germany rushes troops to Hungary while debates over peace persist
Reports from Berlin and Vienna claim a quarter of a million German troops assist Austria to defend Hungary and block a separate peace with Russia. The piece notes public demand for lasting, comprehensive peace across Europe and contrasts views among nations and social classes, citing figures linked to Asquith and public unrest.
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London
Berlin
Vienna
Germany
Hungary
William
Russia
Turkey
Britain aims to end war by subduing German militarism
In a state address Britain pledges determination to carry the war to a conclusive end and prevent further conflicts. In New York speculation surges on the Stock Exchange with 7 to 20 point gains as industrial shares reportedly secure large orders for European war materials.
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Great Britain
Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Europe
Amateur wrestling opens at Expo with national titles in San Francisco
In San Francisco on April 16 the Expo opens a national amateur wrestling tournament under the A A U. Entries span classes from flyweight 108 pounds to heavy 175 pounds plus. A committee from the A A U oversees the contests. The tournament continues tomorrow and the national championship decisions will be announced tomorrow night.
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San Francisco
Wohl to Face Federal Counterfeiting Trial in Chicago
In federal court today Fred J. Wohl of Chicago was indicted for counterfeiting. Officials say he scraped numerals from dollar bills and painted new ones with water colors. He was arrested in a bakery after attempting to pass a bogus bill. Wohl denies the charges.
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Chicago
Fred J. Wohl
Wohl
Arbor Day Observed Across Illinois State
Arbor Day marks statewide observance in Illinois by order of Governor Dunne. The day also honors Bird Day with emphasis on protecting bird life and promoting tree and shrub planting throughout the state.
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Springfield
Ill
Dunne
Mrs Bantz Acquitted After Tallulah Trial
Mrs Zonella Bantz, charged with murdering her husband George L Bantz at Crockett Point Madison parish, was acquitted by a jury. She claimed self defense but was unable to explain the circumstances in court. No one witnessed the killing and defense argued possible third party involvement.
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Tallulah
Zonella Bantz
George L. Bantz
Crockett Point
Madison Parish
Bantz
J. B. Snyder
Cost of New State Road Recommendations
The state highway engineer submits cost estimates to the police jury outlining the projected expense for a proposed new state road. Details include project scope and funding considerations for approval.
Monroe Winnsboro Highway Route A or Route B Favored by Engineer
State Highway Engineer W. E. Atkinson outlines two possible Monroe to Winnsboro routes, A and B, with Route A starting at Monroe SE to Bayou LaFourche and Route B via Youne’s Bayou, noting a potential one mile extension into Richland parish and a cost difference of about $47,000 between routes. The report emphasizes drainage and farmland benefits for Ouachita Parish.
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W. E. Atkinson
New Orleans
Ouachita Parish
Monroe
Louis
Monroe-Winnsboro
Louisiana
Quachita-Richland Parish
Bayou LaFourche
Richland Parish
Winnsboro
Texas Avenue
Youne
Bayou la Fourche
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