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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1917
Page
1
British forces pressed a strong attack in the western zone as they extended their frontline push. Reports indicate vigorous fighting with gains reported along key positions, reflecting intensified operations.
British forces on the twelve mile Arras front press the Germans in the Scarpe area and reach the St Quentin canal south of Ba paume Cambrai road. They seize Bean amp and Villers Plouich and hold a twelve mile line from Croiselles north of Gavrolle. French artillery shells Hurtchise and Craonne as reports say Germans endure heavy losses and a Wotan line stand fights on.
Washington reports a public hearing by the Senate Agricultural Committee as Secretary Huston outlines the administration's food control program. The FTC asks governors to join a April 30 conference on state cooperation while Hoover leads a National Defense food effort and Bryan plans a Western tour to promote higher production. The Labor Department mobilizes one million boys as farm workers.
Speaker Clark denounced the selective draft proposal saying conscription will not pass Congress. He urged volunteer enlistment and accused the War Department of bulldozing public support for the draft.
Berlin reports that British troops fought yesterday on the Cambrai Arras road and held the ruins of Guemnappe. German lines near Arras allegedly withstood a concerted British effort to break through.
Washington April 24 announcement states treasury war certificates issued through the reserve banks will rise from 200 000 000 to 250 900 000 with the entire amount already subscribed.
Alexandria Louisiana April 24 The annual meet of the Louisiana Press Association opens with president Mrs J Volrock of the Franklinton Leader presiding All officers attend and roll call lists 31 members. Committees include Membership Necrology Officers Reports and Resolutions with appointed members named for each group.
Telegram from Congressman Wilson informs the district that he will back the president on the selective draft. The note states the draft is the fair and effective means to raise an army aligned with the nation’s needs during the emergency.
A former British prime minister receives signal honors amid ceremonies highlighting cooperation and gratitude. Distinguished guests from government and diplomacy attend as the award recognizes collaborative efforts in international relations and peace initiatives.
Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour spent April 24 in Washington meeting President Wilson and other officials. He described the trip as justified by his morning talk with Wilson and said the preliminary conferences laid a solid base for later negotiations. The British group planned future meetings and public statements to clarify Britain's position while awaiting French allies.
British cabinet member Lord Balfour spent a day meeting officials at the State Department and White House. He was greeted by crowds in the capital, lunched at the French embassy, and then toured Rock Creek Park before briefing Ambassador Lansing on Britain’s food production tour.
Delegates to the National Society of United States Daughters of 1812 descend on Washington for their annual congress. The gathering, held at the New Willard, is presided over by Robert Wiles of Chicago as patriotic women from across the country convene.
Will Porce Men to Work. Copenhagen April 25 The German military authorities have taken control of German weapon and munitions factory. They ordered the workmen to return to work immediately, warning that failure would result in mobilization and forced labor at soldiers wages. The strike ended.
In Boston April 24, Episcopal church members from New England gathered at the Copley-Plaza hotel for a reception honoring Rishey Lawrence for his work in creating a five million sixty eight thousand dollar pension fund for Episcopal clergy. The event followed a Thanksgiving service at Trinity Church.
Camden Arkansas April 22 The Sunday closing law was enforced here for the first time in years. Prosecuting attorney ordered all drug stores cold drink stands and similar places closed. Locals say if the measure is carried out they will push to halt all commerce including newsstands ice factory excoline stations and the local hack line.
Aswell defends draft plan in a powerful speech in the House on Monday highlighting key provisions and national impact. The remarks emphasize support for the plan's objectives and its potential to guide future policy decisions.
Representative Aswell of Louisiana denounces a volunteer army bill and endorses selective conscription as democratic and equal for rich and poor. He urges swift action behind President Wilson, citing wartime urgency and a united American front. Louisiana delegates discussed their stance on the policy.
A speaker urges centralizing command under the president as head of all armed forces. He declares loyalty to the office, opposes militsrism, and says delay endangers national honor and liberty. He argues sentimentality and politics must yield to duty before expanding the volunteer army.
The annual convention of the Nebraska Association of Local Insurance Agents opened in Kearney with several hundred members attending. The two day program includes addresses by prominent insurance men from New York Chicago St Paul Omaha and other cities.
Salisbury hosts a two day meeting as representatives from city college and school libraries across the state gather for the eleventh annual convention of the North Carolina Library Association.
A Christiania dispatch reports that the Norwegian steamers Reice and Skjold were struck by a German submarine near London on April 24, with details of the attack and casualties not fully confirmed.
Parant dispatches report German forces concentrating in Santa Catharania Brazil with belief of an imminent insurrection in the south.
P Harden a prosperous Meridian merchant was found dead in his store eighteen miles southeast of Meridian on April 24. His head was crushed with an axe and robbery is believed to be the motive.
An eager meeting at City High School under the Chamber of Commerce promotes planting food crops on vacant lots. Judge Schulze Fred Gibbs C H Mellenry and E M Jackson spoke as pupils pledged to form gardens with cash prizes for top efforts. Tomorrow the committee will visit West Monroe school to enlist West Side children and residents.
The French commission including ex Premier Viviani and Marshal Joffre arrived in the United States aboard a speedy liner. American officials welcomed them as warships in port floated the French colors and bands played the national anthem. The mission is expected to reach Washington on Wednesday morning.
Rome reports Duke Abruzzi cousin of King Emmanuel is expected to head the Italian mission to the United States.
New York report from April 24 states physicians attending Mme. Sarah Bernhardt say the actress is steadily improving and that her condition is better as she progresses toward recovery.
Three workers were killed in an explosion at the Coalburg plant of the Actna Explosives Company near Birmingham Alabama on April 24. Several others are believed injured.
In New York on April 24 President Bedford of the Standard Oil Company said the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey knows of no artificial price conditions in gasoline fields and that it has strictly obeyed the Supreme Court dissolution decree after the FTC report on the gasoline investigation.
London reports British troops have driven the Turka from positions between Samara and Istabilat in Mesopotamia. The pursuit continues as Samara was occupied yesterday by British forces.
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