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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
4
The text portrays Germany as a nation of barbarians whose four year campaign against noncombatants is described as brutal and merciless. It argues for universal justice and states that mercy is denied by the victims while insisting the Huns will be judged by self-respecting peoples worldwide.
The fragment notes Germany’s weapons aided in its early war success but hints at a shifting balance that led to defeat. It mentions Bex-Waterland as part of the wartime context and suggests a broader collapse of German military effort.
The Leviathan, largest ship afloat at war start, ferried 94,195 American troops in 236 days of service. From New York on Dec 15, 1917, she endured German submarine threats and nine and a half round trips delivering 9,419 men and cargo, averaging 299 soldiers per port visit.
Albert of Belgium is described as a king of hearts. The note explains that no body asks him to follow fashion or abdicate due to popular affection and loyal support.
Napoleon noted British willingness to prevail in battle and failed to see similar tenacity in Americans due to not testing them in military action.
Authorities in Winston-Salem arrest several individuals tied to the November 17 mob violence and hold them for prosecution to the full extent of the law.
A member of the armistice commission says General Foch was stern and lacking in the tone that once marked the chivalrous French nation. He likens Foch to a handcuffed pirate upset by social courtesies during a round up and arrest.
Strasbourg once again uses its historic name Strassburg after 47 years of forced spelling. The city marked the great deliverance with laughter and tears while the clock in the cathedral tower crowed louder at noon than in decades, symbolizing renewed pride.
A dispatch from Expeditionary Forces proposes leaving fifty thousand American dead in France and gathering them into central cemeteries commemorating various phases of the American effort. Shafts would bear heroes’ names where death details allow identification.
The article notes the war in Europe is over but American troops continue fighting with Allies and Russian patriots against Bolsheviks near Archangel and the White Sea, with possible actions in eastern Siberia. It flags Russia as an unresolved issue in postwar balance.
A Paris friendly report claims ten thousand U S soldiers have wed French women and many more expect to settle in France. The tale follows a French nurse's letter to Mrs. W W Webb of Hahira Georgia praising Join Webb's calm death after nursing him through his wounds.
The article argues American casualties were higher than expected due to front positions and aggressive assaults. It notes French slogans versus American soldiers crying to treat them rough and eat them up, claiming the bold push shortened the war and saved lives that would have been lost in a longer conflict.
Financial history details 1919 to 1920 projections. It reports ordinary disbursements at 8.966 billion and receipts at 4.174 billion, plus 4.739 billion in Allied loans. Secretary McAdoo warns that peace makes forecasting unreliable, with multi-billion estimates for government, debt, and bond issues. The article covers Liberty Bond purchases, War Finance Corporation loans, and Capital Issues Committee activity.
Alonzo Williams and Johnnie McHenry, described as notorious young thieves, were tried for larceny in city court. Williams received 90 days on the streets and McHenry 30 days with Street Commissioner Stockton responsible for supervision. Police tracked them after a hotel room burglary involving watches razors and pins and a failed auto tire theft led to a chase ending in Tony Messina's rooming house.
Gen Jose Miguel Gomez former president from 1909 to 1914 announces candidacy for Cuba’s next presidential contest. He aligns with the Liberal Party faction opposing the ruling Conservatives and has a long record as soldier and politician. He distinguished himself in the 1895 insurrection against Spain and served as Governor of Santa Clara under the American administration.
The Crown Prince repudiates claims about a Berlin war council and says he was abroad when mobilization occurred. He calls the Verdun attack a mistake and argues for an eastern offensive with higher success chances. He praises President Wilson and warns against humiliating Germany, home to about 70 million people.
Readers continuing to rely on the News-Star classified ads for listings persist as the paper maintains its traditional role. The notice highlights ongoing engagement with local trades and services.
The entry lists events from 1808 suppressions in Spain to 1882, noting Napoleon's suppression, Illinois senators, suttee abolition, riverboat collisions, UK courts, Congo Railway, naval news, war council meetings, and Bucharest defense. It compiles historical milestones across years with brief descriptions.
One year ago today in the war, President Wilson announced the United States aims. A British passenger steamer Apapa was sunk with 80 lives lost, a French report noted the creation of a Supreme Allied Naval Committee.
Today marks the start of numerous gatherings. In New York the 28th annual American Ware Housemen’s Association convention opens with delegates from the US and Canada. The Western Forestry and Conservation Association holds its annual session in Portland Oregon with delegates from sixteen states. Britain holds parliamentary nominations ahead of the general election in ten days. Maine’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union begins its annual convention in Waterville. The British Educational Mission attends the Association of American Universities meeting at Harvard. Felix Frankfurter addresses the National Association of Garment Manufacturers in New York. Atlantic City hosts a large conference on industry and government collaboration for reconstruction.
Racing includes the Jefferson Park meet in New Orleans and the Cuba American Jockey Club meet in Havana. Byeling covers the third day of the international six day race in New York. The New York State Automobile Association holds its annual meeting in Utica.
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