Strikers and Police Clash in Berlin Disturbances
Disturbances erupted in several sectors of Berlin as strikers clashed with police. Reports describe confrontations across multiple districts with arrests and property damage noted by authorities.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1918
Page
1
Berlin Strike Intensifies as Troops Seize Union Building
Berlin clashes leave one police officer dead and about a dozen strikers injured as troops seize the Trade Union building and arrest leaders. Reports say the strike has peaked and shows signs of losing centralized control, with disturbances spreading to Berlin suburbs and other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Finland
Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Copenhagen
Berliner Tageblatt
Koersten
Finland unrest eases as Red Guards disarm across nation
Finnish legation reports in Stockholm that Red Guards are being disarmed and surrendering arms throughout Finland. Revolutionists still hold Helsingfors, while overall situation appears more reassuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Finland
Stockholm
Helsingfors
Polish Legion Declares War on Bolsheviks
London reports from Minsk via Petrograd say the Polish Legion has declared war on the Bolsheviks as heavy fighting is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kiev
Minsk
Petrograd
Unsuccessful assassination attempt on Lenine reported
London reports a youth in a students uniform fired at Premier Lenine at Volsheviki headquarters last night. He missed. no injuries were recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lenine
Petrograd
Daily News
Volsheviki
Air fleet program behind schedule two months says Deeds
Washington reports the U.S. air craft program is two months behind schedule due to shifting air fighting plans material shortages and skilled labor scarcity. Colonel Deeds told the Senate Military Committee that no machine of the exact prewar type will serve in France and that plans favor more powerful fighters. He added the program aims to keep moving men and equipment to France in a balanced manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europs
America
Senate Military Committee
Deeds
Squier
Army
Congress
France
Verdun
Virginia Elects New Governor Wes Moreland Davis
Richmond Virginia February 1 Wes Moreland Davis who was elected governor of Virginia last November takes office amid ceremonies and political transition in the state capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Wesmoreland Davis
Virginia
State ceremony draws visitors to capital event
The others chosen to the several State offices were inaugurated today with the customary ceremonies. The event attracted a large number of visitors from across the state to the capital.
Tacoma Editor Herbert Hunt Dies at 42
Herbert Hunt, longtime editor of the Tacoma Daily News, died today in Tacoma Washington at age 42, after twelve years guiding the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Herbert Hunt
Tacoma Dail News
National Squash Tennis Meeting Sets Yearly Plan
National Squash Tennis association workers prepare to decide the year long championship program at a February meeting held at the Harvard Club in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Squash Tennis Association
Harvard
Stock market rises on peace rumors and bonds gain
In New York on February 1 rumors of peace pushed prices higher with heavy trading. Liberty bonds advanced. In St. Louis on January 31 rumors that Fielder Jones would retire as manager of the Americans were denied from his Portland home, with President Phil Ball affirming Jones will manage the Browns this season as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liberty
St. Louis
Fielder Jones
St. Louis Americans
Portland
Ore
Phil Ball
Jones
Browns
Bonar Law Refutes Paris Conference War Aims Claim
In the House of Commons today Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer challenged the assertion that Entente war aims would be drafted by a conference in Paris. He stated the claim was incorrect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jan
House of Commons
Andrew Bonar Law
Exchequer
Paris
New Chairman and By-Laws Adopted by Ouachita Parish Defense Council
Chas W. Phillips of Fairbanks elected active chairman with J Harvey Trousdale of Monroe as vice chairman at a morning meeting. Capt. W. P. Renwick named permanent honorary chairman. New by-laws create a legal adviser and five member standing committees. Parish aims to publish wholesale and retail food prices and continue defense work. meeting adjourned with page six noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas W. Phillips
Fairbanks
J. Harvey Trousdale
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Defense Council
Fred G. Hudson, Jr
Council of Defense
J. R. Wooten
Committee On Women
Percy Sandel
John P. Parker
Parker
Sandel
Less Days Explained Comprehensive Address by District Food Administrator
District Food Administrator explained the reduced number of days for a specific program. The address outlined aims to inform residents about changes and implications for local operations.
War Conservation Rules Outlined by Local Food Officials
Fred G. Hudson Jr named district food administrator explains wheatless Mondays and Wednesdays meatless Tuesdays porkless Saturdays and one wheatless and one meatless meal on other days. Dealers urged to voluntary suspend sales on less days as patriotic duty while pledges to not hoard or overcharge are sought from retailers with wholesalers aiding enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish Council of Defense
Monroe Housewives’ League
Food Administration
Fred G. Hudson, Jr
Hudson
Fifth
John P. Parker
The
Parker
New Orleans
Food administration urges rationing and substitutes
Officials urge retailers to restrict food sales to immediate needs and to promote substitutes for wheat meat sugar and fats. Hoarding among parish residents is condemned, with calls to teach feeding ethics and to punish hoarders. Meatless and wheatless days are outlined, with exceptions for children and essential institutions.
Alma Maxwell Burned In Home Fire Tragedy
Little Alma Maxwell four may die from burns suffered at F T Smith residence in Brookhaven Mississippi. Clothing caught fire possibly from a grate as mother Mrs. W I Maxwell visited relatives. Neighbors aided but doctor warned of grave prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Alma Maxwell
Treatment of Americans in German Prisoner Policies
The document outlines how Germans instruct on the handling of American prisoners. It notes directives aimed at humane treatment and compliance with international norms.
Martial Law Declared in German Ports Amid Strike
The report states Hamburg Bremen and Hemelingen under martial law as strikes widen in Germany. Police clash with strikers reported near Berlin while authorities plan measures including possible confinement of prisoners. On other fronts Italian troops repulse Austrian advances and Bolshevik forces seize Kiev as Brest-Litovsk talks resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Bremen
Hemelingen
Germany
Berlin
Amsterdam
von Hertling
Rome
Black Sea fleet seizes Romanian transport ships
Petrograd dispatch reports the Bolshevik revolutionary committee has confiscated Romania's transport capacity in the Black Sea. About forty steamers and several warships were seized in Black Sea harbors amid the break between the Bolshevik government and Romania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rumania
Revolutionary Committee of the
Black Sea
French Raid Breaks German Lines Near Nieuport and Reims
Paris reports a night raid by French forces across the German lines near Nieuport and in the Rheims sector resulting in the capture of many prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Nieuport
Rheims
Austrians Attack Asiago Plateau but Italians Hold Line
Rome reports Austrian forces attacked the Asiago plateau to push Italians from Monte di Val Bella but failed to reach the Italian line. Italian positions were advanced well beyond Telago valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Asiago
Monte di Val Bella
Telago
Cavalry for Pershing Regiments Approved
The War Department approves Pershing's plan to form 15 cavalry regiments for the national army with seven commanders announced and eight regiments awaiting organization. Regular cavalry division forms at El Paso Texas. Commanders include Col Samuel McP Rutherford Col L C Andrews Col Elbert E Saxton Col George Cress Col E L Phillips and Col Sterling P A Adams with their regimental numbers and locations in Texas and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
General Pershing
National Army
el Paso
Texas
Samuel McP. Rutherford
Leon Springs
L. C. Andrews
Elbert E. Saxton
George ©. Cress
Fort Clark
E. L. Phillips
del Rio
Sterling P. A. Adams
Camp Fremont
Cal
Col. George L B Pritchard Mentioned in Camp Fremont Records
Col George L B Pritchard associated with Camp Fremont listed in the northern defense postings. The fragment notes an address 302 Camp Fremont and confirms his involvement in the unit records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
George LB. Pritchard
Camp
Fremont
Wilson opposes war cabinet and munition director plan
President Wilson, in a White House conference with Democratic Senators, reiterates opposition to bills creating a super war cabinet and a director of munitions, arguing they would hamper wartime conduct and are unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Wilson
January livestock value tops six million in U S report
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture announces that livestock in the United States on January first was valued at 6 263 524.00 dollars, exceeding last year’s value by more than a billion and a half dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Monday fuel order limits drug stores to drugs only
District representative T. E. Flournoy released a telegraph exchange with State Fuel Administrator John G. O Kelly about Monday operations. The dispute centers on druggists selling non drug items on Mondays while cigar shops and news dealers also offer similar goods with or without heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Flournoy
Fuel Administration
John G. O'Kelly
Flornnoy
Mr. O'Kelly
Garfield
President Wilson Commends Sage Po Parmees of Nation
President Wilson sends a message prompting national resolve with the phrase We must win We shall win. Sage Po Parmees delivers a prayerful exhortation for unity and victory during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Wilson
Mres
Sage PO Parmees
President Wilson Urges Farmers at Urbana Conference
President Wilson told an Urbana Illinois agricultural conference that the war's crisis has come and the year’s achievements will decide the issue. He warned of foreign control if the U S does not win and urged farmers to support the war without seeking exemption while minimizing farm labor disruption as the next draft approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Urbana
Wilson
James
University of Illinois
United States
Lexington
War Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. W. Phillips
J. H. Trousdale
W. A. Walker
Alma Maxwell
Burns
Monroe Gas Co. Inc
the Home Company
Monroe Gas CO
Victor Teegerstrom
Teutons
Brest- Litovsk
Cavalry
Pershing
Ouachita Natural Gas & Oil Co., Inc
United States Naval Reserve Force
Annapolis
Daniels
Naval Academy
Margaret V. Seligman
Isaac N. Seligman
Samuel A. Lawisohn
Adolph Lewishon
CICAR
Oo’kelly
O'Kelly
Lyceum Theatre
Theda Bara
Jack Richardson
Saenger Weekly War News
Douglas Fairbanks
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