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Officers and men of First Regiment attend a state militia school held locally to train in drill discipline and tactical duties.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1916
Page
1
Army Camp Begins In Monroe At Forsythe Park
An infantry instruction camp for First Regiment Louisiana National Guard opens April 30 in Monroe. Regular Army officers will train 60 NCOs and selected privates to form a model company, with all infantry personnel and staff officers attending. Instructors from the Regular Army will cover signals, fire control, tent pitching, map reading, patrols, medical care, and military courtesy. The schedule runs from early morning through evening with a focus on practical drills and problem writing.
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Monroe
Forsythe Park
Infantry Companea
Idjutantneral of
Louisiana
Hospital Corps
Theo
Keeular Army
Sion
Troops May Be Withdrawn By Scott
Associated Press reports from San Antonio dated April 22 state Secretary Haker expects a report from General Scott and General Funston to decide whether to withdraw American troops from the border or push them further into Mexico. There is no sign of pursuit of Villa. Army headquarters appears to favor withdrawal though confirmation is lacking. Reports that Felix Ding is active along the border are unconfirmed.
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Associated Creme
San Antonio
Haker
Shoud
General Scott
America
Mexico
Scott
General Funston
Villa
Army
Felix Ding
Durango Army Amnesty Granted to Villa Bandits Disbanding
Torreon reports General Con Ceros and his Villa band have surrendered to the military commander in Durango and were granted amnesty. Trevino says citizens desiring to resist American advance could join the army, while Durango’s situation improves.
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Torreon
Conceros
Villa Bandits
Militar
Durango
Gener
Trevino
Methodist Orphanage Collection Promoted in Monroe
Caster Sunday calls for global Christian observance and a special Monday collection in Monroe and West Monroe churches for the Methodist Orphanage at Euston. About nine orphans at Ruston’s institution rely on local charity as Kanter notes the Savior’s care for children.
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Methodists of
Louisiana
Methodist
Euston
Monroe
West Monroe
Ruston Institution
Kanter
Jesus Christ
Fresh German Attack Stalls at Verdun In French Line
German forces launch a renewed assault at Verdun but fail to breach French defenses as both sides sustain casualties. French troops hold firm, delaying any significant German breakthrough near Verdun.
Russians Are Cheered as Enenthusiast Recalled in France
German offensive resumes before Verdun with infantry on both Meuse banks but fails to advance. French reports say heavy bombardment and attacks near Fort Vau, north of Courettes wood repulsed with head losses. Macedonian front artillery duel continues. a French aeroplane flies 400 miles from Allied lines to Sofia and bombs the Zeppelin shed.
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Associated Press
London
Verdun
Meuse
French War Office
Fort Vau
Paris
Courettes Wood
Balkan
Ailied
Sofia
Doeiran
Russians Arrive in Lyons En Route to Western Front
In Lyons on April 22 Russian troops who had landed in Marseilles Thursday for service with France on the western front passed through the city en route northward. They were enthusiastically welcomed by the local population and officials.
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Lyons
France
Marseilles
Austria Receives US Note Over Imperator Attack
Amsterdam April 22 Vienna dispatches report Austria has received the United States note concerning the attack on the Russian Imperator in the Mediterranean. The ship carried two Americans, one wounded. Washington officials say the Austrian submarine fired without warning.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
Austria
United States
Mediterranean
Washington
Fire destroys nineteen houses on Stone Avenue area
Fifteen houses burned totally and six were damaged as a blaze swept two blocks around Stone Avenue and Eleventh Street yesterday afternoon at 2:50. Origin undetermined. Wind and low water pressure hampered efforts. most belongings saved. Loss about 8000 dollars, partially insured. Three hose sections and an extension ladder burned. firemen forced to abandon work on one horse.
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Stone Avenue
Eleventh Street
Sig
Herman Masur
Degroes
Trial over annulment from Broadway show girl in upstate New York
Amsterdam New York April 22 Cities Marshall Ream and attorney Lindley M Garrison former Secretary of War in the Wilson cabinet lead a sensational hearing today. Ream must explain how he annulled his marriage to Eleanor Pendleton Davidson former Broadway show girl. Davidson alleges fraud in obtaining the annulment. The court has ordered Ream to appear and provide proof in answer to the allegations.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
Marshall Ream
Lindley M. Garrison
Wilson
Young Ream
Eleanor Pendleton Davidson
Davidson asks annulment funds after Hoboken marriage
Sept 1 1911 in Hoboken N J a justice of the peace joined Miss Davidson and her young husband after a short acquaintance She now claims parental direction influenced the union and that she was deceived about the annulment She says a $25000 settlement was paid at the January 12 1912 proceedings She contends she never met the attorneys who represented her in the case
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Hoboken
N. J
Davidson
Miss Davidson
Cincinnati Judge Nippert to Attend Berlin War Relief Conference
Cincinnati Ohio April 22 Judge A K Nippert will leave tomorrow or early next week for Berlin to attend a May conference of the East Prussian War Relief Committee He is named the sole US delegate The Kaiser is expected to attend with General von Hindenburg presiding If possible Nippert may visit Eastern Prussia and view the battle line on the Eastern front
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Cincinnati
Common Pleas
A. K. Nippert
Berlin
Germany
East Prussian War Relief Committee
Nippert
Ite
United States
Kaiser
von Hindenburg
Prussia
Otway Fire Destroys Town in Celoto County Loss 156000
Portsmouth Ohio April 21 Fire today nearly wiped Otway town burning through Celoto county tobacco industry center. Loss estimated at 156000 with extensive property damage and economic impact on local businesses.
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Portsmouth
Ohio
Otway
Celoto County
Colonel Pleasant Majority Increases in Louisiana Race
New Orleans April 22 With returns from 64 parishes Col Ruffin G Pleasant's Democratic lead over Parker for governor rose to 80,404 to 47,620 a total of 128,254. Cameron parish provided a 223 to 1175 edge for Pleasant, giving him the Seventh district by 387. Talks of Congress races follow as Democrats seek contenders. Porteous Burke denies a bid, others named include Julian Mouton T M Milling Robert Butler and Joseph Humphreys.
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New Oreans
Col
Ruffin G. Pleasant
John M. Parker
Pleasant
Parker
Cameron Parish
Porteous R. Burke
New Iberia
Congress
Julian Mouton
Lafayette
T. M Milling
Franklin
Robert B. Butler
Joseph B. Humphreys
Houma
Bacon Wrote Shakespeare Question Settled by Chicago Court
The Chicago Circuit Court settled a longstanding debate over whether Francis Bacon authored works attributed to Shakespeare. The ruling endorses Bacon as the probable writer, ending decades of scholarly dispute and confirming a controversial theory.
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Chicago Circuit Court
Francis Bacon Proclaimed Author of Shakespeare Works
Chicago April 22. Judge Richard S Tut hill in the circuit court declared Francis Bacon the author of Shakespeare’s works in response to an injunctive suit. The ruling rejects Shakespeare as educated and says the name Shakespeare was a disguise. The court notes a sixty year controversy over authorship and cites the Bilateral cipher by Bacon and the Wells Gallup verification as proof.
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Shakespeare
Francis Bacon
Chicago
William Shakespeare
Richard S. Tuthill
Circuit Court
London
Burbage
Stratford-on-Avon
Bacon
Paris
Elizabeth Wells Gallup
England
Dorothy Arnold's body not recovered
New York detectives searched a house near West Point for Dorothy Arnold. Inspector Faurot announced that earlier reports of finding her body were untruthful and dismissed convict Glennorris's claim of aiding in a burial of a woman resembling Arnold.
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Associated Press
New York
Dorothy Arnold
West Point
Inspector Faurot
Miss Arnold
Glennorris
Navy Unprepared for War Warns Admiral Fiske Letter
Secretary Daniels sent to the Senate a 1914 letter from Rear Admiral Fiske noting the U S Navy was short nearly 20 thousand men and lacked organized drill and military readiness. The warning followed the Lodge resolution urging action in wartime preparedness.
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Associated Prem
Washington
Daniels
Senate
Fiske
United States Navy
Department
St Georges Day Observed Across Canada with Flag Day
St Georges Bay Montreal reports St Georges Day celebrated in Canada with flag day demonstrations in honor of England and in memory of those who died defending the Empire. Observances mark the first anniversary of the Battle of St Julian and the Canadian contingent's distinction at the front. Similar events are held nationwide.
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Montreal
St. Georges
Canada
England
Empire
St. Julien
Dominion
California Crew Seeks Upset in Bay Area Rowing Meet
In San Francisco on April 22 the University of California crew aims to rebound from last year’s defeat by Stanford in today’s estuary race. Stanford recently lost to Washington, boosting California’s strength. Freshman crews will also race today.
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San Francisco
University of California
Standford University
Stanford
University of Washington
California
British expedition captures Umbugwe and Salanma in EA
London dispatch reports that the British expedition against German East Africa has captured the towns of Umbugwe and Salanma, signaling a successful advance in the campaign.
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East Africa
London
German East Africa
Umbugwe
Salanma
Inspection Day at Training Institute Enrolling Promisingly
The Training Institute marks its second year with near full enrollment and strong prospects as a leading school. On Tuesday May 2 visitors are invited to tour the campus from 1 p.m. with military drills at 2 20 and a program of speeches and amusements, featuring prominent attendees from across Louisiana.
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Louisiana
Secretary Chamber Commerce Chosen in Monroe
Mr. L. I. Waddell formerly assistant secretary of the Little Rock Board of Commerce has accepted the Monroe Chamber of Commerce secretary post. He was the unanimous choice of the board of directors at Wednesday’s meeting and will assume duties about the first of next month when the new office is ready.
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L. I. Waddell
Little Rock Board of Commerce
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
F. B. Gibbs
Board of Directors
Waddey
Scott Will Act Quickly Funston
Scott will act quickly in response to developments involving Funston, aiming to secure swift results and move forward with decisive action. Authorities are coordinating steps to implement planned measures and ensure timely progress across involved parties.
American Government Aims to Settle Villa Clash Dispute
Maj. Gen. Hugh J. Scott and Maj. Gen. Funston conferred at Fort Sam Houston to review the punitive expedition actions against Francisco Villa. They discussed the Carranza complaint and frontier operations as authorities seek a settlement to the recent difficulties. The officials traveled from Washington and met at Fort Sam Houston after arriving in San Antonio.
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Carranza
Parral—d
Associated Press
San Antonio
Texas
Hugh J. Scott
United States Army
Funston
Frontier
Mexico
Francisco Villa
General Scott
Washington
Fanston
Fort Sam Houston
Washington Deliberates Mexican Situation and Villa Policy
Washington officials said on April 21 that President Wilson and the cabinet reviewed the Mexican situation but took no action. Major General Scott’s forthcoming report from Antonio, Texas, is awaited to determine next steps toward pursuing Villa or withdrawing troops. Secretary Baker reiterated that no orders to General Funston or Pershing had changed and that the expedition was not officially halted.
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Washington
Wilson
Furth
United States
Villa
Mexico
Scott
Mexi
Antonio
Texas
Funston
Baker
Department
Pershing
General Pershing
Parral
State Department
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