Heaviest War Bombardment Reported on Belgian Coast
London April 25 German bombardment of Belgian coast positions described as the heaviest of the war. German forces attacked near Deadman's Hit Verdun and Avocourt redoubt. Dunkirk bombardment resumed. one woman killed and three men wounded. British planes raided camp near Seer canal, claims to have destroyed it. Constantinople notes Turkish defeat along the Tigra and near al el Amara. Bulgarian losses cited, and Dutch dispatches report heavy bombardments at Brugge Blankenberghe Knoche and Zeebrugge with ships struck. British aircraft bombarded German batteries. Minimal damage reported at camp near Saloniki.
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Itulgaria
Amsterdam
Pbeigtan
Little Damare
Powerful Germans Opposed to Breaking Relations
Washington April 24 Powerful influences in German politics oppose any move by Berlin that could sever diplomatic ties with the United States. Dispatches from Ambassador Gerard indicate Socialists favoring maintaining relations and cautious hints that Germany might concede to US demands on submarine warfare. Officials note Gerard’s reports suggest Germany would take real steps to preserve friendly ties.
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State Department
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Herlin
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Germany
United States
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Berlin Officials Debate U S Demands On Submarine War
Berlin officials including Foreign Minister von Jagow face the challenge of meeting U S demands without triggering the hard line favoring relentless submarine warfare against Allied shipping. The state department awaits Gerard's dispatch on a long conference with Imperial Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg.
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Berlin
von Jagow
United States
State Department
Gerard
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Young Trio to Face Trial for Laurel County Post Office Robbery
Richmond Kentucky reports Dingley Taylor 15 Alex Taylor 12 and Russell Eaton 15 will be tried today for the Laurel county post office robbery on March 7. They confess and returned £54, about half the loot. Confined since March 12, they allegedly boasted of the job. In Philadelphia an April 8 display at the Hotel Adelphia shows dentistry progress with historical pieces and new devices.
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Richmond
Philadelphia
Adelphia
High School Hall Of Honor Meet This Friday And Saturday
Local high schools stage a two day event this Friday and Saturday with events across multiple venues. Students and coaches prepare for competitive rounds, with spectators welcomed at the district gym and adjacent facilities.
Visitors anticipated for events at parish venues Saturday
A lineup of literary events at Chre High School Auditorium and athletic contests at the parish school, with Forsythe Park hosting a park dinner. The schedule emphasizes community gatherings across venues this Saturday.
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Chre High School
Parish School
Forsythe Park
the Park
Republican Leader Starts Something in Army Bill Battle
Washington reports Minority Leader Mann stalls on army bill amid push by House Democrats to push their program through with special rules. Debates over motions to recommit and rules to discharge the military committee loom as Philippine and related measures gain priority before the convention.
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Mann
Stresess
Senate
House
Clark
Garrett
Tennenses
Hay
Military Committee
Ries
Conference Aims for World Peace Through Churches
Garden City New York April 25 The Church Peace Union funded by Andrew Carnegie opens a conference on world peace. Leaders include President Faunce Brown University President King Oberlin University Bishop Greer New York and Dr John R Mott YMCA. The aim is church influence on peace proposals and postwar decisions with some ministers still in contact with German and English societies. Belligerent and neutral ministers alike believe the war can end and oppose future war preparations.
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Church Peace Union
Andrew Carnegie
Wig
Constance
Europe
World Alliance For Peace
Faunce
Brown University
King
Oberlin University
Greer
New York
John R. Mott
International Y. M. C. A
Union
T P A convention set for Monroe this week
Post D committees announce plans for the annual Traveling Protective Association convention in Monroe Friday and Saturday. About 140 delegates and visitors expected with entertainment including a luncheon, dance, reception, and tours. Local officers and committees named. city geared to host the event and welcome delegates. In Mexico news General Obregon travels to Juarez for talks with Generals Scott and Funston on Carranza's northern policing plans.
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Monroe
Trave
Traveler’s Protective Association
Angels of Commerce
Monroe Hotel
Elk' Clu
Foreman Chosen for Morehouse Parish Jury in Monroe Federal Court
The Monroe district federal court opened for spring with Judge Alec Boarman presiding. Wind sor Pips of Morehouse parish was chosen as foreman of the grand jury, which includes members from several parishes. The crowded court urged jurors to uphold laws, noting the grand jury’s foundational role in indictments and the dangers of mob justice.
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Ouachita Parish
Federal Court
Monroe District
Alec Boarman
Windsor Pips
Co. G. McInnis
J. W.W. Clarkson
J. C. Gibson
J. &. Smith
W. C. Bunion
E. H. Mecsieans
Youn
United States
Boarman
Mob Court
Law Court
Hoarman
Pettit
Mexican Forces in Favorable Position
Associated Press reports General Funston will join General Scott to meet General Obregon in a conference likely at El Paso or Juarez. Troop concentrations in Northern Mexico are noted, with about forty thousand men stationed in Sonora, Chihuahua, and near Torreon. Obregon’s diplomacy faces skepticism from American generals, potentially affecting strategy.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
General Funston
General Scott
Obregon
Carranza
el Paso
Juarez
Mexico
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Funston
Sonora
Chihuahua
Torreon
Prac
U S Court Spring Term Opens with Grand Jury
The spring term of the United States Court begins as a grand jury is selected and Judge Boarman takes the bench to oversee proceedings.
Notable speakers at national drama conference visit
The conference on education and drama hosts leaders from multiple universities and cities. Guests include Dr Richard Burton of Minnesota Mrs W Yorke Stevenson of Philadelphia Mrs A Starr Best of Chicago Prof Archibald Henderson of North Carolina Prof John L Lowes and Prof Masseck of Washington University Miss Grace Griswold of New York Dr J Remsen Bishop of Detroit and Percival Chubb of St Louis, president of the League. Mayor Kiel welcomes the delegates tonight. On Thursday they attend a performance of Elizabeth at Washington University.
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Richard Burton
University of Minnesota
W. Yorke Stevenson
Philadelphia
A. Starr Best
Chicago
Archibald Henderson
University of North Carolina
John L. Lowes
Masseck
Washington Universi
Grace Griswold
New York
J. Remsen
Detroit
Percival Chubb
St. Louis
League
Kiel
Elizabeth
Washington University
German Naval Attack Repulsed Off Lowestoft Coast
German battle cruisers raided off Lowestoft near The Hague lengthening the coast. Local British forces and lighthouse cruisers engaged the raiders, who retreated after about twenty minutes. Two lighthouse cruisers and a torpedo boat destroyer were damaged. two civilians died and material damage was light. British ships pursued the raiders back to Germany.
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Associated Press
London
Lowestoft
Hauge
Germany
Arrival of another Russian troop contingent at Marseilles
More Russian troops arrive in Marseilles as a fresh contingent lands this morning, signaling continued reinforcement and broader deployment in the region. The arrival follows previous troop movements and underscores ongoing military adjustments abroad.
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Marseilles
Book Shower For Public Library Opens May Second
Monroe Public Library in Owensboro Kentucky announces a donation day led by Miss Alice Gillam as the library prepares for opening day on May 2 Tuesday. The Library Committee seeks many books especially children's titles and standard works. The library will be open all day from 9 AM to 5 30 PM with a noon hour break, inviting patrons to drop in with book donations.
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Monroe Public Library
Alice Gillam
Owensboro
State Guard in Training in First Regiment
State Guard in training with many officers and men of the First Regiment present.
Camp Forsythe Honors Monroe Mayor in Guard Training Camp
Former Monroe mayor Dr Andrew A Forsythe is honored as Camp Forsythe becomes the training ground for the First Regiment Infant Louisiana National Guard. Lt Hodges oversees a strenuous officer instruction program with Maj W W Thompson and Captains Duvall Davis and Young directing drills, sanitary camp conditions praised. A hospital detachment from New Orleans aids medical staff as the day features marksmanship and bayonet exercises.
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Hodges
Regular Army
Jntant
Oswald W. McNeese
News-Star
W. S. Rutledge
Medicaid Corps
Hospital Corps
New Orleans
Dr. Rutledge
Camp
Forsythe
Monroe
Andrew A. Forsythe
Touerrew
W. W. Thompson
Louis Duvall
Starkey Davis
Plans Win Back Gallery Gods
A for day meeting of the Drama League of America opens in St. Louis tomorrow with about 300 delegates from across the country. Topics include lowering high priced seats recovering gallery audiences integrating moving pictures with drama and linking university labs to theatre study.
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St. Louis
Drama League of America
University Laboratory
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