Monroe Interests Demand Morning Train From East
Baton Rouge reports a call for immediate employment bureaus to aid demobilized soldiers and sailors. Statewide councils and local boards will join to establish offices in each city and large town with volunteers and office space to secure jobs for returning veterans. A parish conference will set the campaign plan and publish office locations and managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Washington
John Marshall
State Council of Defense
Monroe Chamber hears push for eastward train service
At a well attended Monroe Chamber meeting Supt Stamm and Hop kins heard Monroe merchants urge an eastbound train to reach Monroe by 10 a m to give four hours for shopping. They argued that a morning eastbound service improves competition and meets connections at Tallulah Rayville Vicksburg and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
J. C. Stamm
G. Hopkins
Kansas City
J. H. Fernandez
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
R. Downes, Jr
G. T. Cross
J. W. Smith
News-Star Publishing Company
Monroe News-Star
Stamm
Vicksburr
Shreveport
R. F E. Major
Downes
R. E. Major
Rudolph Haas
Messrs. Stamm
Hopkins
Mr. Haas
Tallulah
Rayville
Fernandez
N. C
N. W
Natchez
Winnsboro
Mangham
Vicksburg
Supt
Delta Point
Crew Lake
British Troops Enter Cologne and Amsterdam Warfront
British forces advanced into Cologne at 4 o'clock in the afternoon amid a rapid push across occupied German cities including Amsterdam. The development marks a notable progress in Allied operations as troops secure key German urban centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Amsterdam
Will Muster Out Guards at Beauregard Monday
Major Higd on in command of U S guards in the Southern district orders muster out of officers and men at Camp Beauregard Monday next. Guards stationed between Panama City and Baton Rouge to be discharged. some have been in Mobile since 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Higdon
United States Guards
Southern District
Camp Beauregard
Panama City
Baton Rouge
Candy for Soldiers Ordered for Christmas Overseas
Washington reports the War Department has ordered nine million pounds of candy. A considerable portion will be rushed overseas to ensure a plentiful Christmas supply for soldiers.
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Washington
War Department
Grass Fire Near 410 Grammont Street Threatens Barn
Corry fire department responded around 1 25 pm to extinguish a grass fire at the rear of Mrs R C Aby 410 Grammont street. The blaze briefly threatened Saml Kaplan's barn next door and was reported to have started from a trash fire in Mrs Aby's yard.
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Corry
R. C. Aby
Grammont Street
Sam’l Kaplan
Eight Hour Day For UK Railway Workers Adopted
London reports the government has agreed to a general eight hour day for all railway wages staff in the United Kingdom. The measure fulfills a pledge made by the Board of Trade and will take effect next February.
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London
United Kingdom
Board of Trade
Disarming Mackensen's Army Begins in Hungary
Berlin dispatch reports the disarmament of Mackensen's army has started in Hungary. Soldiers will not be interned but cannot cross the frontier. They are selling motor cars horses and other equipment cheaply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackensem
Amsterdam
Mackensen
Hungary
Berlin
Disgust Anew From Press Over Crown Prince Interview
Munich reports the Associated Press interview with the former German crown prince stirred anger in local media. Nueste Nachrichten says such a statement harms his reputation, and his belated excuses fail to reassure, framing his flight to Holland as undesired.
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Munich
Associated Press
Nueste Nachrichten
Holland
Dutch proposal to intern Kaiser and crown prince if Allies seek court
Amsterdam reports Holland will offer to intern Kaiser Wilhelm II and his son for life in a Dutch colony if the Allies press for their delivery to an international court. Holland may seek compensation for neutrality violations by German troop movements and ships, potentially demanding territory along the Belgium frontier.
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London
International Court of Justice
Holland
Amsterdam
Daily Express
William Hohenzolern
Limburg
Belgium
Antwerp
Italy saved Europe by refusing to join Germany in WWI
In a wartime reflection, Italy is praised for completing its part in the war and for resisting German pressure. The piece argues Italy pursued liberation over conquest, notes German attempts to lure Italy with territory, and credits Italy with potentially blocking a broader European collapse. The article hints at continuation on page five.
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Italy
Germany
Tyrol
United States
Spain
Austria
Africa
France
Europe
Trentino
Santa to visit by giant airship in Monroe and West Monroe
A humorous note says Kris Cringle will travel by Caproni airship to Monroe and West Monroe for Christmas. The piece jokes about fuel shortages, war purchases, and asks Santa to bring a directory to list all local children missed by the census, warning about two planes near the park at night.
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Saint Nicholas
Kris Crinkle
Santa Claus
Good Little Boys
Good Little Girls
America
Trurty
Caproni
Aol
Almom
Vounder
Monroe
West Monroe
Additional U S divisions assigned to Occupation Army
Washington reports five more divisions join the American Army of Occupation advancing into Germany. Over 200000 men have been released at home in the past week. Additional units from the Ninety second and eighty seventh divisions with coast artillery regiments and engineers are included for an early return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
March
Coast Artillery
General Pershing
German Cabinet to Meet Over Berlin Occupation Threat
London dispatch says an extraordinary German cabinet meeting is set for Berlin Thursday to discuss a possible Allied occupation of Berlin due to Germany's alleged failure to fulfill armistice terms. Amsterdam advices to the Daily Express report the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Germany
Amsterdam
Daily Express
Determined Day Law Stands After Legislature Action
In Tallahassee on December 7, the legislature enacted a new bill to preserve the emergency quarter a month law and establish a fresh penalty. The move aims to forestall a possible Supreme Court challenge already begun by liquor dealer attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Federal Reserve Board sees smooth postwar adjustment
Washington reports the Federal Reserve Board's monthly review expresses confidence the nation will weather the postwar transition without serious difficulty. Labor scarcity eased by reduced munition output and demobilization, with prices tilting downward and materials set to flow to peace industries as credit loosens gradually for limited development projects.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
British Day 10 Observed Sunday at City School
Program of British Day exercises set for 3 o clock Sunday afternoon at City School Auditorium with Mayor H D Apgar presiding. Invocation by Rev A R Price, patriotic reading by Mrs B C Greenwood, tribute to Great Britain, community songs, benediction by Rev E K Means. All Monroe National Patriotic Song Committee members urged to attend and bring song books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Apgar
God Save the King
A. R. Price
B. C. Greenwood
Rev
E. K. Means
Monroe
National Patriotic Song Committee
Peru Legation to Embassy Upgraded with Wilson Backing
President Wilson approves a plan to raise the American legation at Lima to embassy status Secretary Lansing asks Congress to enact the change Peru also signals intent to appoint an ambassador to the United States and the U S administration aims to mirror the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Lansing
Congress
Lima
Peru
United States
Airplane Leaves Monroe on Final Leg of Lone Voyage
Lieut Russell MacDonald and Serjt John F E Gray departed Monroe at 12 04 PM on the last leg toward Payne Field West Point Mississippi after earlier crashes near Palestine Texas and Monroe. Two other planes were wrecked returning to Ellington Field but no officers were injured during the day’s incidents as they press toward their destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell MacDonald
John FE. Gray
Monroe
Holly Ridge Linbero
S Mill
Lieut. MacDonald
Killington Field
Houston
Texas
Palestine
Ellington Field
Otto Scharrfscherdt
W. G. Smylie
Vicksburg
Ands
L. W. Kuhn
Karl A. Davis
Payne Field
West Point
Misa
Secret Service Reveals German Plots to Buy Washington Post
Confidential Justice Department records show German agents discussing buying the Washington Post and using newspapers to sway U S sentiment. Messages from Count von Bernstorff and Berlin officials mention offers to purchase or control papers and influence public opinion during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Washington
Department of Justice
United States
Senate
A. Bruce Bieleski
Department’s Bureau of Investigation
Count von Bernstorff
Washington Post
William Bayard Hale
Germany
Hearst
von Bernstorff
Japan
Mr. Bielasski
Count von Hernstorff
Bernard Dernberg
Heimerich F. Albert
New York
Berlin
Bielaski
Eipher
Theodore Loewe
National Courier
John R. McLean
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