Stop War Movements in Germany Urge Swift Peace
A neutral London correspondent reports two correlated German movements seeking a quick end to the war. One raises funds to reward an invasion of Britain once submarine attacks and Dardanelles losses force a fleet reduction. The other gathers signatures on a petition to the Kaiser for peace on reasonable terms, backed by business and property classes.
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London
Germany
Gerany
Great Britain
Dardanelles
Money Market Advertising Guide for Wise Shoppers
A personal service feature explains how money market ads help readers save and shop smarter. It emphasizes advertising value to buyers who seek branded products and reliable guidance in daily newspaper shopping.
Senator Hoke Smith Sees Heavy Damages for Cotton Blockade
Senator Hoke Smith warned at the State Department that unless cotton ships now in British ports are allowed to proceed to neutral destinations England will incur heavy damages. He added that purchasing the cotton would not relieve the situation and that England has no right to the cotton or to interfere with American commerce.
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Washington
Hoke Smith
Georgia
State Department
United States
England
Monroe 5 The Mecca Shriners Hold Ceremony
The Monroe 5 The Mecca Shriners welcomed members to a ceremonial session in the city, celebrating the fraternal gathering with local attendees and a joyful event atmosphere.
Big Class of Novices Parade at Shriners Event in Monroe
Thousands witness the hot sands parade as Monroe hosts Shriners from North Louisiana and visitors from other states. A special train carried officials and 200 plus Shriners including 50 ladies. Novices, crowds, and a Riverside Pavilion ceremonial session follow the 3 pm parade amid school dismissals and bustling crowds.
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Bik
Monroe
Louisiana
Shreveport
Shrine
Shriners
E. Berkley
W. L. Morgan
J. J. Cuthbert
R. A. DeLee
C. C Meadows
Geo. Kundert
Masonic Hall
Loss of Leon Gambetta Shocks Paris and Allies
Paris to admit the torpedoing of the Leon Gambetta at the entrance to the Adriatic canal. Of 147 crew saved by lifeboats, a Norwegian-registered relief ship reports a German fleet sighting in the North Sea. Dardanelles reporting limited news but indicating ongoing combined land and sea actions.
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Paris
Ontranto Canal
Belgium
Kaiser allegedly backs stop the war movement
The piece notes rumors that the Kaiser supports the stop the war movement and even granted approval, and it says developments in the matter will be interesting to watch.
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Kaiser
Heas
Larche Residence Destroyed by Fire in West Monroe
The residence of Mr. L N Larche in West Monroe burned out early Wednesday, with a $10 000 loss. The house and contents, except a piano, were destroyed. Insurance of $4 000 covered part of the damage. The fire started when an oil stove ignited the kitchen woodwork, spreading before the fire department could stop it.
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L. N. Larche
West Monroe
Fie
Negro Killed Two Lynched by Mob
Tom Brooks, a Black man, killed two and wounded another when officers went to serve a warrant. He was seized from the officers and hanged by a mob several miles from Somerville, Tenn., as he was being brought to town for trial. The mob showed little excitement.
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Associated Press
Somerville
Tenn
Tom Brooks
Banquets and Dances Highlight Elk’s Riverside Club Schedule
Morning activities set the tone for a Dutch lunch at the Elk's Club at 12 30. Visiting ladies enjoyed a noon lunch at Riverside Club. A 7 p m banquet for visiting ladies is planned at Riverside with Shriners holding a post ceremonial banquet at Elk's Club. A 9 p m dance at Riverside invites Shriners novices their wives and club members.
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Elk’s Club
Riverside Club
Officials Visit Monroe Royal Arch Chapter by Leaders
Mr. H F Grimm of New Orleans grand high priest and Mr. Joseph Sinai grand master of Louisiana council visit Monroe for the Shriners ceremonial and will stay through Thursday night to conduct an official visit to Monroe Royal Arch Chapter No 18.
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H. F. Grimm
New Orleans
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Joseph Sinai
Grand Council of Louisiana
Monroe
Shriners
Royal Arch Chapter
Germany Reports Livestock Census Amid War Supply Cautions
Berlin April 28 The German government published the usual livestock census taken at the start of December noting a gain of 823000 cattle since 1913 led by 655000 young animals due to calf protection during the war. Hogs fell by 319500 to 25339627, mainly in pigs under six months. The data suggest war did not affect meat supply through early December.
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Berlin
Germany
Shriners Parade to Gather in Macon for Ceremonial Session
In Macon Georgia on April 28 Shriners from three states arrive for a relic and ceremonial session set for the next day. About a thousand wearers of the red fez are expected before morning.
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Macon
Operations in Three Fields Highlighted by Official Reports
Official reports stress the critical importance of operations in three fields today. Details emphasize coordinated strategies, aiming to boost national efficiency and resilience across sectors.
French Cruiser Gambetta Sinking and Global Fronts in WWI
Reports from overseas detail the torpedoing of the French armored cruiser Leon Gambetta with heavy loss and partial rescue. German efforts to outflank Allied lines near Ypres fail while fighting remains fierce. battles also rage in the Carpathians and Dardanelles with Allied landings on both sides of the straits.
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Cadais
Carpathians
Dardanelles
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