French Advance Near Roye Presses German Lines
Paris reports describe Roye in French grip as they encircle Villers les Roye. French troops push west of Roye and near St Aurin Amencourt while Germans cling to hills east of Ribecourt and defend Lassigny Oise canal. British in Somme front conduct minor advances with limited infantry action and patrol clashes at the Ancre.
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Paris
Roye
Villers-les-Roye
Ribecourt
Lassigny- Oise
Noyon
Villers Les Roye
St Aurin
Amencourt
British Push Forward Front North of Beaucourt and Thiepval
London reports a slight advance south of Albert in the Morlan court region and fighting near Thiepval wood on the eastern Ancre. British forces also gained ground three miles along the Beaucourt sur Ancre to Poiseux Aumone front, extending eastward.
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France
Associated Press
Somme
Ancre
London
Albert
Morlancourt
Thiepval Wood
Thiepval
Beaucourt Sur Ancre
Poiseux Aumone
Canadians Capture Parvillis Village in France
Canadian forces seized the village of Parvillis in a well executed operation in France. They tightened the front, capturing several machine guns and prisoners in the action reported by Canadian Press.
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France
Parvillis
Polige Net Alleged Speeders Reported After Church Meeting
Police arrested several alleged speeders on Lover's Lane, amid heavy traffic from a large negro church gathering. Cars were cited for speeding and some for driving without permits. Joe Marino, colored, drove the car that hit letter boxes. fined $7.50. Other city court actions include Willie Faslkner and Geo Alexander for dangerous behavior, Purell for speeding, Grover Miles for speeding, and I F Carpenter for sleeping in the open.
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Heap
Pettition
Lover’s Lane
Joe Marino
Lover's Lane
Willie Faslkner
Geo. Alexander
Purell
Grover Miles
I. F. Carpenter
Railroad Built Behind Front in Less Than 100 Days
Paris reports a railway over 130 miles long behind the French front was opened for traffic yesterday after rapid construction in under 100 days.
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Milute
Battlefront
Paris
McGill Fined for Driving Without Permit and Liquor Offenses
In a local court record, McGill was fined $5.00 plus $6.00 costs for driving without a permit. Ladonia Powell paid $12.50 for drunk and disorderly conduct. Isham Banton received $7.50 for hiveing liquor to a soldier. Louie McCormick was fined $7.50 for fighting. Smoslen’s fighting charge was dismissed along with Robt. Jackson for acting in dangerous and suspicious manner.
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McGill
Ladonia Powell
Isham Banton
Louie McCormick
Smoslen
Robt
Jackson
SAILING DAYS PLAN EXPLAINED FOR MONROE SHIPPERS
A Monroe Chamber of Commerce meeting explained the new United States Railroad Administration sailing days to move freight. The plan, to start Monday, covers U S and P and Missouri Pacific routes with schedules for Natchez Alexandria Monroe and other districts. A six-member committee was named to study and recommend changes.
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Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Railroad Administration
U. S. and
Missouri Pacific
Gilhula
Preston
Boyle
Moffett
U. S
Sam Kaplan
W. L. Ethridge
Washburn
Walker Glenn
G. G Weaks
E. N. Faulk
United States Railroad Administration
W. G. McAdoo
Natchez
Alexandria
M. P
North Valley
Sicard
Dermott
Carlin
Clarks
Kelly
Tioga
Rochelle
Tulles
Major Thomas McGuire Dies At 86 At Travelers Rest
Major Thomas McGuire died at 8 10 p m at his home Travelers Rest near West Monroe He was in his 86th year The funeral was held at 11 a m with interment in Hasley Cemetery Rev E K Means conducted the service Pallbearers included John P Parker J D McGee D A Johnston N G Tippit C C Madden W M Ruff H L Grecz Louis Montville He had resided at the death location for 40 years and was a Confederate veteran Surviving relatives include three sons M S McGuire Joe McGuire and Herman McGuire and Miss Kate Flanagan was regarded as a daughter
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Thomas McGuire
Traveler’s Rest
West Monroe
Major McGuire
Hasley Cemetery
C. S. Newman
Presbyterian Church
E. K Means
Alabama
Major Mete
M. S. McGuire
Joe McGuire
Herman McGuiire
Kate Flanagan
Traveler's Rest
John P. Parker
J. D. McGee
D. A Johnston
N. G. Tippit
C. C. Madden
W. M. Ruff
H. L. Grecz
Louis Montville
Monroe Shippers Discuss Traffic Bureau and Rate Cases
H. J. Fernandez traffic advisor for the Monroe Traffic Bureau told local shippers of pending rate cases and urged U S Railroad Commission parity. He proposed water rates from the North and East to Monroe. He noted the Southwestern Industrial Traffic League, with four states, formed at Galveston and he became Monroe vice president.
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H. J. Fernandez
Chamber of Commerce
Fernandez
Monroe
U. S. Railroad Commission
Mon
Southwestern Industrial Traffic League
Galveston
Head of French Mission Dies in Pacific Port
Albert Metin, head of the French economic mission in the United States and former French labor minister, died here last night at a Pacific port.
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Pacific
Albert Metin
United States
France
Monroe Nurse Notified for Red Cross France Service
Miss Mullin, a 1916 St Francis Sanitarium graduate, active in Monroe nursing, has been accepted for special Red Cross service in France and asked to remain ready to depart at short notice. Her prior application had been pending, and she now awaits deployment with pleasure.
Aviators Bomb Foes Positions Near Verdun Zone
American aviators bombarded the railroad yard at Dommy Baroncourt in the Verdun Meuse area. Longuyon north of Verdun and Thiaucourt were attacked earlier. Don Cossacks cleared the left bank of the Don and march toward Zaraijn as officials report a victory march.
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U. 5
France
Associated Press
Dommy Baroncourt
Verdun-Methe
Longuyon
Verdun
Thiaucourt
Amsterdam
Don Cossacks
Zarajin
River Front Resident Protests Auto Noise
A River Front resident called the News-Star to complain about automobile noise especially from delivery vehicles. The protester says drivers race up and down River Front with cut-outs open and fears a serious accident may result from speeding on River Front.
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River Front
News-Star Today
Casualty List Shows Fewer Names
Washington reports the American army casualty list lists 44 names. It separates into eight killed in action and 25 wounded severely with the remainder unclassified.
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U. 5
Washington
New Gin To Demonstrate August 20th
A letter from Standard Gin Company president John P. Parker says the plant nears completion and a public demonstration for planters and farmers will be at the fin plant next Tuesday the 20th at 11 o clock. A barbecue sandwich will be served.
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Standard Gin Company
John P. Parker
Last-day registration for Monroe election in commission form vote
The City Registrar of Voters T. J. Naughton kept the Monroe registration office open until 9 PM to accommodate belated registrants for the August 20 election. By morning 60 people had registered.
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Monroe
T. J. Naughton
Gargle parade added to medical routine for influenza
London reports a new daily requirement for American soldiers to cleanse their throats with an antiseptic solution at about 5 45 each morning. The measure is part of wider influenza precautions during encampment.
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London
Monroe Slogan Contest Submissions From Delayed Entries
The Chamber of Commerce notes slogan suggestions coming in late after the contest ended. Readouts include Monroe with a punch and Monroe owns natural resources of exception. Other lines praise the natatorium and local employment, claiming Monroe is best and stands the test.
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Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Bolsheviks Claim Gains in Archangel District
The Bolshevik government announces capture of positions in the Archangel district where Allied troops are present and says the enemy abandoned the fight near Ongena, per a Reuters report from Moscow.
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London
Archangel
Ongena
Reuter
Moscow
Monroe the City of Opportunity Promises Growth and Gas
A promotional piece extols Monroe as a growing city inviting settlers with offers of natural gas and year round navigation. It portrays health wealth and rising commerce, calling Monroe a destination for opportunity, progress and prosperity under a commission form of government and a booming business climate.
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Monroe
Eden
German War Losses Reported at Six Million Through July
Paris reports morning papers say German total losses since the war began reached six million by the end of July 1918. The tally includes about 1.4 million killed before the new offensive began, with further losses noted between March 27 and June 17.
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Paris
Monroe Carry On In Refrain Over There
Refrain urges Monroe to carry on with resolve while events unfold over there. The message repeats that there is no slacking and warns that danger lies over here, maintaining a wartime tone of perseverance and vigilance.
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Roe
Monroe
Brazilian Motor Ship Madrugada Sunk Off Virginia Coast
The Brazilian motor ship Madrugada was sunk by a German submarine off the Virginia coast. The crew abandoned ship into lifeboats as the vessel foundered in the attack.
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New York
Virginia
Poe Retires Again From Front Near Vieux Berquin
British troops report enemy withdrawal from the village of Vieux Berquin south of Morris. The foe has retired to a position one to two miles behind a nine mile front as trials at Lyssa Hient were announced today.
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London
Lyssa- Hient
Vieux Berquin
Morris
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Marguerite Clark
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