Five Great Powers Outline Aims at Paris Peace Talks
Paris February 3 delegates of five great powers map national aims and tense borders. France seeks Alsace Lorraine and Rhine frontier leverage with possible buffer states while pushing Sarre resources. Britain urges a league of nations and self determination with mandates over former German territories. Italy pushes gains in Tyrol Dalmatia and Adriatic zones with potential protectorate roles and commercial aims. Romania and Serbia clash over Banat and Transylvania as French troops guard borders amid tensions.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
Alsace- Lorraine
Rhine
Prussia
Sarre
Germany
Chamber of Deputies
Syria
Britain
Great Britain
Australia
Lebanico
Aviona
Albania
Aegean
Turkey
Adalia
England
Asia Minor
Dalmatian
Italy
Franece
Atrici
Eritresomeripoli
Palaus
Rumania
Russia
Bessarabia
Bucharest
Dobrudja
Cefle
Fulearia
Austria-Hungary
Old Serbia
Romania
Serbia
Banat
Warning Against War Savings Stamps Purchases
Government notice cautions owners against selling or trading War Savings Stamps to private buyers. Postmasters only cash stamps, transfers limited to original owners or heirs. Buyers, sellers, and scalpers face refusal and potential loss. file notice with a postmaster if urgent redemption is needed.
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United States
Carter Glass
United States Treasury
United States Post Office
Post Office Department
German Troops Disarmed by Weimar Soldiers Council
A detachment of 100 government troops arriving in Weimar was disarmed by the local Soldiers' Council of the Ninety-fourth Infantry. Officers resisting disarmament were arrested as Weimar soldiers objected to troops other than the Eleventh Army corps entering the city.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Weimar
McCormick Arrested On State Charge
A state warrant sworn before Judge Charles Schulze charges Frank McCormick, a white man, with stealing a purse containing $30 from Jesse Bottles on February 1. Known as a repeated offender, McCormick previously received a parole after a similar offense but returned to attempt another theft. Deputy Sheriff D L Roper served the warrant as McCormick remained in the city jail awaiting district court actions.
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Charles Schulze
Frank McCormick
Jesse
McCormick
Éffender
Schaise
Stevens
D. L. Roper
Abolish Submarines as Warships in League Plan
London reports the league of Nations may decide next week to abolish submarines as warships. The move stems from talks among President Wilson Colonel House General Smuts and Lord Robert Cecil and could shape the league platform and constitution at this week’s sessions.
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Waris
NEW League
London
Fed
League of Nations Committee
Paris
Daily Mail
Wilson
F Hrouse
General Smuts
Robert Cecil
League
Avoyelles Farmers Adopt Pledge to Curtail Cotton
At a Bunkie meeting, farmers merchants and bankers in Avoyelles Parish voted to cut cotton acreage 33 1 3 percent below 1918 levels and to restrict selling until foreign trade and shipping meet needs. Credit will be extended only to pledge signers and delegates were chosen to attend a New Orleans cotton convention.
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Avoyelles
Farish
Bunkie
New York
Liverpool
Hants
New Orleans
G. W. Fentell
H. O. Stark
R. D. Johnson
Lyles
W. Saucier
A. R. Erion
Henry Frith
H. Johnson
W. Dd. Klaas
Geo
Hudson
Common Pool Proposed for War Indemnities
Signor Crespi of the Italian delegation urged a universal tax to fund war indemnities in the peace conference. He proposed a common pool financed by Germany's pay and shared among Allies in proportion to each nation's sacrifice, with periodic apportionment.
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Ris
Assoi Press
Germany
Signor Crespi
Eight U S Soldiers killed in collision near Brest
A U S troop train transporting soldiers from Chaumont to Brest collided with two German locomotives at Montferamery station near Brest. Eight soldiers were killed and about thirty injured as they headed to Brest to board ships home to the United States.
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U. S
Brest
Proves
France
United States
Chaumont
Montferamery
Police Crackdown on Roaming Cattle in Monroe Streets
Monroe residents welcomed a new enforcement push by Police Inspector R F Heap to curb loose stock. He will deploy an officer with gear to seize stray cows horses and other livestock, fining owners who let them roam. Call 476 for reports of roaming cattle hogs sheep or horses in the city.
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Monroe
R. FE. Heap
Heap
Bolshevik Patrols In Touch With Americans
Bolshevik patrols were in touch with American patrols about fifteen miles south of Brekmakrenga. The front along a twenty mile line was quiet in all sectors aside from widespread patrol activity and heavy shelling on Volgda.
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Brekmakrenga
Volgda
Twentymile Line
Hines Opposed Federal Control of Railroads
Director General Hines, testifying before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, rejected government ownership and backed organizing a few large rail firms under strict supervision. He argued a five year extension of government operation would not imply ownership.
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Washington
Hines
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Monroe prepares for white Democratic primary on March 4
City Registrar Thos J Naughton closed the registration books Saturday night at 9 00 pm with 90 voters qualified for Monroe s Democratic primary to nominate candidates for mayor finance commissioner and streets and parks. The city s first commission government will be chosen this year. Registration is about 300 below four years ago due to many young men serving in the country and others seeking work elsewhere.
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Thos. J. Naughton
Monroe
Naughton
Banquet Saturday For Col. Stubbs
Colonel Frank P. Stubbs, expected home tonight or Tuesday, will be guest of honor at a Monroe bar banquet in Leon's Saturday night. Organizers promise a memorable, lively event with Monroe lawyers and invited legal figures from surrounding towns.
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Frank P. Stubbs
Leon
Monroe
Per C. Dawkins
Supreme Bench
Mules Sold Fast For Record Price By McGuire Cattle Co
McGuire Cattle Co. set a new sales record selling 55 mules in two days. The auction highlighted quality and service with a satisfaction guarantee, underscoring a strong demand for working stock in the market.
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McGuire Cattle Co
State Board Commends News Star On Tax Assessments
The State Board of Assessors lauds recent News-Star reporting on local assessments and taxation. Officials cite clear data, actionable figures, and timely coverage that informs property owners and stakeholders about valuation changes and new tax rules.
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State Board OF Afpatrs
News-Star
Statewide assessment reforms urged by Board official
A letter from L. E. Thomas, Chairman of Assessments and Taxation, praises the News-Star for exploring tax and assessment issues. He plans a visit to Ouachita parish officials and asks for publication of a short allied article. He stresses education as key to reform and signs very truly yours.
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News-Star
Board of State Affairs
Baton Rouge
Ouachita Parish
St Valentine Golf Opens At Pinehurst In N C
The fifteenth annual St Valentine golf tournament begins at Pinehurst Country Club in Pinehurst North Carolina with qualifying rounds and an 18 hole final format. The Pinehurst system governs play and a consolation event is offered. The event runs through the week as in the midwinter tourney.
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St. Valentine's Golf
Pinehurst
N. C
St. Valentine’s
Rates to Louisiana Unreasonable Found by ICC Examiner
Washington reports a tentative ICC finding that rates on rain and grain products to Louisiana points are unreasonable. The examiner compared these rates with rates from St. Louis to Cairo and the same destinations.
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Louisiana
Washington
Points Inouisiana
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Louis
Cairo
Philippine Prohibition Question Reaches Manila
Manila on February 3 reports the question of whether the ratified national prohibition amendment affects the Philippine Islands has been raised. The government has sent an inquiry to Washington seeking a ruling.
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Philippine Islands
Manila
Washington
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