Guardians of the Peace and the New World Order
The piece credits Britain as dominant in Europe after World War I, notes the collapse of Germany and Austria, chaos in Russia, and a weakened France. It argues the United States and Britain, with France, form the trio safeguarding global peace through a league of nations, backed by powerful navies and resolute leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Europe
Italy
England
United States
Great Britain
America
League of Nations
John Pbuil
The Soldier Dead The Need For National Memorials
The article argues for bringing American soldiers home or creating enduring memorials. It favors arousing patriotism via a national cemetery like Arlington or tree lined boulevards in towns with fallen soldiers. It emphasizes lasting beauty, healing, and future reflection through permanent memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
National Cemetery
Arlington
Patriotic War Dead Tribute Gatherings In Public View
Public tributes were held to honor those who gave their lives in the great war. Citizens gathered at local venues to pay respects, with speeches and floral tributes marking the somber commemorations.
A Stronger Navy for Peace Not War Says States Editor
The nation should endorse Secretary Daniels on expanding naval power to safeguard peace. A peace congress may reduce armaments but will unlikely curb naval buildup, as Britain will not surrender its sea power. With the German threat gone, the United States must stay a strong second in navies to deter war and secure global safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
League of Nations
Great Britain
United States
New Orleans
Voters urged to press clear mayoral candidate plans
A letter from a reader urges cand idates for mayor to publicly outline proposed improvements and policies. The writer endorses choosing capable leaders and calls on the press to facilitate voter access to candidates before the upcoming city election in about 60 to 70 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Officer Returns Home After War Service
Dr. A. 4. Gladden Sr. is expected home today from a Georgia camp after a few months of war service and has been mustered out with an honorable discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 4. Gladden, Sr
Georgia
Bavarian Premier Eisner Said Ready to Resign
Amsterdam Dec 5 A Munich dispatch reports Kurt Eisner Bavarian premier privately indicating readiness to resign if the National Assembly asks. Eisner told the Soldiers and Workers Council that Bavarian government opposes secession and favors keeping Germany united through federal state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Munich
Kurt Eisner
National Assembly
Soldiers’ and
Eisner
Germany
Sheriff Sale Promises Car For Auction in Monroe
The Dixie Securities Corporation v Alex Crofft case announces seizure and sale of a Saxon Touring Car Model Y-18 Serial 2375. Writ directs sheriff T A Grant to offer the vehicle at the Monroe Court House front steps on December 14 1918 between legal hours for cash without appraisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Securities Corporation
Alex Crofft
State of Louisiana
Parish of
Ohuachita
Sixth District Court
Monroe
Louisiana
Towit
T. A. Grant
Marshal's Sale in Monroe Louisiana 1918
Notice of a public auction in Monroe Louisiana by the city court on December 7 1918 at eight o clock for household goods belonging to Mattie Pease. Items include bed dressers washstand heater stove and cookware. Sale requires cash payment of at least two thirds of appraised value. Seized as property of Mattie Pease per writ issued in Robt B Blanks v Mattie Pease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of
Ouachita
Monroe
B. Blanks
Mattie Pease
Chas. Schulze
Robt
A. D
Olive Street
Leaders Discuss Problems of Industry and Business
Atlantic City December 5 four thousand men from all business branches gathered for a reconstruction congress. Speakers urged peace conference representation, a strong merchant marine, fair labor practices, and balancing wage restraint with service and moral values in commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Secretary of
William c. Redfield
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Harry A. Wheeler
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Wheeler
France
Schwab
Redfield
Europe
America
Mr. Schwab
Notice of Final Account in Isaac N. Haas Succession
Final account presented by A. L. Green administrator seeks court approval. Interested parties must show cause within ten days of publication why the account should not be approved and funds distributed per the report. Judge Ben C. Dawkins presides, dated November 20, 1918. Deputy Clerk Pp. S. Hamilton seals the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth District Court
Isaac N. Haas
A. L. Green
Ben C. Dawkins
A. D
S. Hamilton
Sale Notice of Estrayed Mare in Monroe Louisiana
State of Louisiana Ouachita Parish city court notice offers for sale by auction at the Monroe city hall front door at 12 m on Saturday December 14 1918 the described property a cream colored mare about years old 15 hands high with a black mane and tail and a sore on the left fore leg near the knee estrayed by Geo Johnson on August 15 1918 Cha s Schulze city judge 219 11w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
City of
Monroe
Geo. Johnson
Chas. Schulze
Birthday born figures honor list marks时代
Viscount Jellicoe of Scapa First Sea Lord of the British Admiralty in the early war era is celebrated on his 60th birthday. Sir Frederick Bridge Westminster Abbey organist turns 74 born in Worcestershire. Prince Cyril of Bulgaria, Sofia born, aged 23. Rt. Rev. Walter T. Summer bishop of Oregon born in Manchester New Hampshire 45. Brig Gen Edward L. King US Army on General Staff Corps born Massachusetts 45. Kid Williams bantamweight fighter born in Copenhagen Denmark 25.
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Viscount Jellicoe
Scapa
Admiralty
Frederick Bridge
Westminister Abbey
Worcestershire
Prince Cyril
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Sofia
Walter T. Summer
Oregon
Manchester
N. H
Edward L. King
General Staff Corps
Massachusetts
Kid” Williams
Copenhagen
Denmark
Pichon Named French Foreign Minister in Clemenceau Cabinet
Stephen Pichon, named by the French Government to greet President Wilson in Brest, serves as Foreign Minister in Clemenceau's cabinet. A veteran diplomat and journalist, he rose from Paris Municipal Council to the Chamber of Deputies, then to diplomacy in Haiti and several senior cabinet posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Pichon
Wilson
Brest
Clemenceau
M. Pichon
Peking
M. Cilmenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Haiti
London Paris greet King Albert visit to Paris
A busy day in Paris as King Albert of Belgium arrives for a cordial welcome. Also on today’s calendar in North America and Canada are talks on peace and thrift, legislatures convening, and notable speeches by public figures from Hughes to Schwab and St Elkus.
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Paris
Albert
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
New Jersey
Marshall
League
Des Moines
Massachusetts State Conference of Charities
Springfield
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
Sinn Fein
New York City
South Carolina
The
League To Enforce Peace
Columbia
James W. Gerard
Provincial Association of Protestant Teachers of Quebec
Montreal
Charles M. Schwab
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Poston Chamber of Commerce
United States
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Association of National Advertisers
Abram ST. Elkus
Turkey
Charles A. Eaton
National Service
Citizens National Bank of Monroe Authorized to Begin Banking
The Citizens National Bank of Monroe Louisiana is certified by Comptroller John Skelton Williams to commence the business of banking, having complied with U S statutes. The authorization is dated September 14 1918 and signed by the Comptroller of the Currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department Office of Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
Citizens National Bank of
Monroe
Ouachita
State of Louisiana
United States
John Skelton Williams
Louiana
This Date in History Highlights 1776 to 1916 Events
Summary of notable dates from 1776 to 1916 includes Phi Beta Kappa formation at William and Mary, Murat’s French advance on Praga, Prussia’s constitution, the Brussels fire at Palais de la Nation, and Lord Lyons’ death. Also lists 1817-born figure, Campbell-Bannerman premiership, Vermelles capture, Monastir occupation, Asquith resignation, and a one year ago war note on Italian yield and US Austro-Hungarian status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Beta Kappa
William and Mary College
Murat
Vistula
Praga
Prussia
Palais de la Nation
Brussels
Lord Lyons
Washington
London
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman
Vermeles
Arras
Monastir
Herbert H. Asquith
Winter Racing and Sports Calendar Across Cities
Winter meeting at Jefferson Park New Orleans and Cuba American Jockey Club Havana headline a varied sports day. In New York city the fourth day of the international six day race continues. Walter Miller meets Mike Yokel in Los Angeles for the world middleweight title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Park
New Orleans
Cuba-American Jockey Club
Havana
New York City
Walter Miller
Mike Yokel
Los Angeles
Senators Discuss Terms and Peace Conditions
United States Senate debates Wilsons fourteen points league of nations and disarmament for five hours. Senators from both parties seek open treaty discussion and clarification while considering a Paris conference attendance and potential international action.
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Washington
Wilson
League of Nations
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Frelinghausen
New Jersey
Foreign Relations Committee
Cummings
Iowa
Paris
Knox
Pennsylvania
Freilinghausen
Walsh
Montane
Democrat
Poindexter
Johnson
California
France
Congress
Kelloge
Minnesota
Kelloggs
Lewis
Illinois
American Peace Commission
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Lee
Social News
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Guardians OF the Peace
Hisner
Sheriff Sale
Marshal
Bstary Sale
Our
Brazilian War Commission
New York
Asiago
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Austro-Hungary
Reed
Williams
Missouri
Mississippi
Ouachita National Bank
Monroe, Louisiana
Small
A National Bank For Savings
and &Digon Piamond
Liberty
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