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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
1
Turkish and German officials prepare for a pictorial conference aimed at easing tensions and outlining steps toward a peace process. The gathering signals a potential shift in regional diplomacy and reconciliation efforts.
British forces press an extended assault from Scarpe to Lens with gains near Gavrelle and Arleux Oppy as heavy fighting continues. French artillery pummels south from St Quentin toward Champegne, while German unrest and potential strikes ripple through the empire amid war news.
Trinidad Col April 27 The Hastings mine of the Victor American Fuel Co near Ludlow traps 126 or more men after an explosion. Rescue progress is slow with little hope of saving anyone. Officials report depth of 100 feet with evidence of blast while denials of foul play are noted.
Rescue squads recovered the first bodies from Hastings Colorado mine after a fire and explosion. Ninety trapped miners included company men like pit boss H J Millard and fire boss David Williams. Inspectors report 118 men still behind the fire with 2,000 feet of workings penetrated and little hope of reaching them.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved changes to lumber rates from Louisiana and Texas points to Texas ports for export or coastwise movement. The readjustment includes some increases and some reductions in various rates.
A Munich dispatch via Amsterdam reports Premier Herthing of Bavaria plans to travel to Vienna to confer with the Austro Hungarian cabinet on peace prospects.
The Grain Exchange in Winnipeg prohibits pit speculation unless approved by the censoring committee. The April 28 note imposes the new rule to curb speculative activities within the trading pit.
W K Duncan Jr of Company F Louisiana National Guard from Ruston attempted suicide by swallowing bichloride of mercury tablets in New Orleans near a saloon. He was taken to Charity hospital in critical condition. Lee G Harris, also from Ruston, stated Duncan made a fatalistic remark about being tired of living amid a love affair.
Wahington April 27 Adventists notify the war department they will not participate in the war against Germany upholding their religious conscience despite wartime demands.
Guatemala severed diplomatic relations with Germany, ordered the German minister to leave, and cancelled the exequatur of the German consul, signaling a decisive shift in foreign policy amid tensions with Berlin.
The administration won final passage of the selective draft bill after a 279 to 4 vote in the house. Debates centered on amending to permit Roosevelt to raise a volunteer force for service in France and on the status of conscription provisions.
Experts warn the war could last many months with ongoing fighting. They foresee a difficult period ahead but remain optimistic about eventual victory.
Washington reports French officers brief American general staff on Europe war conditions. Major toll of front fighting runs at ten percent monthly with half of losses permanently out. France's universal service keeps units at full strength while the US weighs its future army size and timing for deployment.
Washington society lists April 25 events featuring the Ver Hatem wedding among notable society gatherings. The report highlights attendees and the social milieu surrounding the ceremony with emphasis on local prominence.
The wedding of Miss Doro Dana Aleshire daughter of the former Army Quartermaster General and Mrs. James B Aleshire, to Sussen Alexander Gilchrist Hatch U S N A, was held this afternoon at the bride’s parents home with a large reception at Rauscher's. War prompted the date change from June.
In Washington the senate approved a drastic prohibition amendment banning sale or gift of liquor to any armed forces member or to any person in the army employ. Senators Harding Curtis Lodge and Smith supported Roosevelt's volunteer force for France and Williams favored recruiting a volunteer expedition but not command. Rankin Speaker Clark and Padgett led opposition to the amendment.
Police Inspector R E Heap reports a bold blackmail attempt against a trained nurse. A letter demanded 20 dollars and urged delivery at a river corner near Miro street at night. The nurse alerted authorities. the suspect fled when confronted, identified as a Monroe resident once prominent in business circles.
Rescuers work strenuously to reach 113 miners trapped by an explosion at the Victor American Peel Company mine in Hastings Trinidad County. Efforts continue after the blast that occurred yesterday.
The passage of the selective draft bill signals an active government push to mobilize manpower. Officials outline timelines and registration steps as debate centers on eligibility and exemptions.
Washington reports passage of the selective draft bill will trigger rapid mobilization. Within ten days all counties begin registering enlistable men and training camps are planned for August or September. Details include jury-wheel selection for increments and intensive officer training programs.
Officials stress the NCO corps as the backbone of military organization and expect regimental and garrison ranks to supply capable officers for the coming 500000 mobilization. Officers of the general staff hope a strong NCO pool will secure future army efficiency.
Paris reports in today’s official statement that 130 German guns were captured along the Aisne of which many were heavy calibers. German casualties are estimated over 200000 with likely total reaching 235000. About 20000 Germans were taken prisoner.
The French war mission reports to Washington that France needs money food fertilizers coal steel oil and transportation equipment most. It stresses ships to move goods from the new world to the old world and asks for continued U S support.
Justice Minister Kerensky told the Associated Press there is no disorganization in the army or factories. He claimed the army is better prepared and more eager to fight than before the revolution and that factories are producing more ammunition. He supports peace on President Wilsons terms.
Washington April 28. American officials continued talks with British and French commissioners on definite war problems and how the United States may assist most efficiently in defeating the foe.
Paris to Washington talks widen on war against Germany with French mission empowered to negotiate on military naval financial and economic matters. Joint conferences with Britain France and the United States progress as Marshal Joffre and staff visit the army war college and General Scott.
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