Navy seeks personnel boost to match world powers
Washington reports a plan to raise permanent enlisted strength from 121000 to 217900, adding 175000 seamen and 24000 trainees to build a fleet equal to the world’s strongest powers. Capt Laning warns without expansion ships remain undermanned while officers and reserve corps face retention gaps. Secretary Daniels backs permanent higher pay for enlisted men.
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Wilson welcomed by French agriculturalists in Paris
Paris December 19 President Wilson received an address of welcome from the Central Union of the French Agricultural Associations representing about 2,500 affiliated associations.
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Rotary luncheon boosts Goodfellows fund with surplus
At the Rotary meeting President Haas announced a $50 surplus from the Irvin Cobb lecture was donated to the Goodfellows and a total Rotary contribution exceeded $100. W J Clark urged members to support the Red Cross drive and have every family member join.
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Russian War Casualties Put At 8 Million, Says A J Sack
A J Sack director of the Russian information bureau told the Foreign Commerce Club in New York that Russia suffered not less than 8 million casualties in World War I with 3 million killed and about 1 million disabled for life. He warned millions face starvation this winter unless the Allies provide immediate aid on a generous scale.
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German government resigns after Tuesday turmoil
Paris dispatch from Stuttgart reports Friederich Ebert's government has resigned following tumultuous Tuesday scenes. George Lidebour, leader of the independent serialists, harshly attacked Ebert during the meeting.
Government to auction 2000 head of stock at Camp Beauregard
Uncle Sam plans a public sale of mares, cavalry and artillery horses, wheel horses, and lead and pack mules from Auxiliary Remount Depot No. 314 at Camp Beauregard Alexandria Louisiana. About two thousand animals will be offered to farmers and dealers to repurpose for agricultural work in Louisiana and Mississippi. Dates to be announced in forthcoming notices.
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Jersey cattle auction at E. B. Eby barn West Monroe
A major Jersey cattle sale is planned for 1 PM Friday at E. B. Eby’s barn in West Monroe. Includes registered Jerseys, bred heifers, calves and bulls with guaranteed quality and a $50.60 wean price offer for heifer calves from the imported bull. Attendees expected from Arkansas Texas Alabama and South Louisiana. proceeds from one calf aid West Monroe school.
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Police Inspector warns against shooting fireworks citywide
Police Inspector R F E Heap warns News Star readers that firing fireworks is forbidden in the city except Christmas Eve Christmas and New Year. Violators will be arrested and prosecuted. Fireworks are banned on Grand and DeSiard streets at all times and within a certain distance of the compress.
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Bolshevist Army Size Exaggerated Says Chronicle
London reports that a Daily Chronicle correspondent discredits claims of a 3,000,000 Bolshevist army. He cites reliable information placing Bolshevik forces at about 180,000 spread across the Russian empire.
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Daily Chronicle
Prominent Railroad Officials Visit Monroe
A number of notable railroad executives visit Monroe today. Among the visitors are Alfred Igwies of Chicago Wm A Otis of Colorado Springs Colorado FE Ford of New Orleans. They are identified as owners of the Arkansas and Louisiana Midland.
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Mary Goss Probate Reveals 35000 Charity Bequest and Coffin Cost
The will of Mrs. Mary Goss probated shows major estate value around 26000.62 with most assets to charity and Good Samaritan Home. Provisions cover orphan care and colored-home funding, plus specific burial expenses and headstone costs.
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Profiteers in Four States Are Fined
The Food Administration announced sixteen firms in Texas Oklahoma New York and Arkansas were convicted in a single day for profiteering. Penalties included suspension of business and mandatory contributions to Red Cross and relief agencies. Also report of unrest in Danzig with civil and military prisons opened and inmates released amid street fighting.
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Soldiers Returning on George Washington
Washington December 19 A transport named George Washington carried home 139th Field Artillery Batteries A B C and D and Headquarters Company 187th Field Artillery and 35 officers of the 138th Field Artillery from France.
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Wilson May Return Home Sooner Than Expected
The article reports President Wilson’s possible early return to Washington from Europe with plans to visit England, noting uncertainties about his complete itinerary and the British cabinet’s ability to speak for the government until after the December 28 election.
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Leading Germans Arrested in Amsterdam Kraft Bomb Project
Amsterdam reports the three principal directors of the Krupp Munitions Werke at Essen have been arrested by the revolutionary committee. Included is Dr Bransenberger, inventor of the Berthas device.
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President Wilson Considering London Visit Next Week
London reports surprise at news that President Wilson may travel to London next week. Officials say the possibility could force rapid reconsideration of existing plans and precautions.
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King Victor Emmanuel Welcomed by French Leaders
Paris reports King Victor Emmanuel of Italy arrived and was greeted by President Poincaré Premier Clemenceau and other ministers. The paper notes the Italian king merits a welcome as grand as that given President Wilson. It cites mutual voluntary war entry by Italy and the United States, free of treaty constraints.
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Trial Demands For Hohenzollern War Atrocities
Washington December 18. A joint resolution introduced by Representative Barrow Pennsylvania Republican calls for trial and punishment of William Hohenzollern and all associates for violations of the laws of nations and brutal war crimes.
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Released prisoners to tell Wilson of German abuses
Civilians seized by Germans in occupied French lands and sent to Holzmanden hostage camp in Germany will appoint a delegation to appeal to President Wilson and describe their sufferings both morally and physically while detained by the Germans.
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German Guards Kill An American Airman In Stralsund Camp
Copenhagen reports three British officers confirming the death of Cleut Coheneys an American airman at the Stralsund German prison camp. He stepped outside the wire momentarily and was shot three times by guards who then barred his removal by fellow prisoners.
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No Meeting Tonight of Reception Committee Postponed
The soldiers' reception committee weekly meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed to next week due to some subcommittees not ready to report and the holiday season. Chairman Apgar decided to cancel tonight's session for this reason.
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