04 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1918
Page
1
Government blame report assigns fault to pilots for the Halifax disaster of 1917 and suggests official responsibility fixes. The inquiry outlines cockpit errors and misjudgments cited as causes of the collision.
Halifax officials announce a government commission finds Pilot Mackay of Halifax and Captain Lamodec of the French ship to blame for the Mont Blanc Imo disaster. Mackay faces manslaughter charges and license cancellation. Lamodec also faces manslaughter charges and possible license action under French law.
Lew Mankins of St. Louis said the six street car operatives hired through his agency would likely depart tonight. He cited a St. Louis street car strike as the reason and noted local conditions had largely returned to normal. City officials added that enough local workers remain to cover shifts, reducing the need for imported staff.
Mayor H D Apgar returns to duties as City Council resumes after a month with no quorum. Key topics include a proposed municipal wharf and warehouse with an engineer’s $28 000 estimate vs last June’s $15 000 budget, plus river terminal improvements.
Councilman Bernstein announced the city will acquire property on the southern edge of town to establish a new burial ground. The cemetery committee plans to start beautification work as soon as possible and a bid from landscape architect C W Hughes is under consideration with no other bids submitted. New Mayor of Boston Takes Office. Andrew J Peters was installed as mayor of Boston succeeding James M Curley for a four year term. Peters is a former congressman and ex assistant secretary of the U S Treasury.
A public meeting at Monroe City Hall was set for 2 50 this afternoon to discuss a proposed charter and commission form of government. The Chamber of Commerce committee organized the gathering and is collecting data to implement the new plan by the end of the current administration’s term.
The local draft board orders accelerated physical examinations for Class 1 registrants to meet the deferred quota. Notices will go to men in Class 1 as dates are set, with plans possibly limiting examinations to enough to reach the current quota. An added list shows registrants classified 1-A 3-B 4-A plus delinquents who failed to file questionnaires.
German forces confine the Tor Pere sector largely to territory held by American troops while the U S flag is raised over a French trench signaling a period of local control and morale impact for allied forces.
American troops occupy a Lorraine sector in France as German artillery rains heavy bombardments. Two Americans killed and nine wounded, with shell shock reported. Air activity increases as wind clears mist and patrols clash with German fliers near the trenches.
The article outlines the WWI front in French Lorraine and Meuse from Marne near St Menehould to the German border near Leintry and Colmar. It notes the Verdun sector as the main area with little action since its establishment, due to rugged terrain and limited feasibility of large operations.
Kaiser issues a жест threat to Berean workmen, warning of death by execution or return to work. The note states strong pressure tactics aimed at forcing workers to resume duties amid ongoing labor dispute.
American troops clashed with German lines on the Lorraine front in a heavy artillery duel as trench raids and bombardments were reported across France and Italy. Berlin reports show severe strike activity with official counts of 120000 workers on record and unofficial estimates near 500000 while censorship tightens. A semi official Berlin note says Austrian and German foreign ministers and General Von Tadendorff may meet to address political and economic questions affecting their territories.
London reports that for the week ending today British casualties totalled 6354 officers and men, the lowest figure in many months.
Washington reports that paper manufacturers seek more time to present investment and production costs while the FTC prepares to fix newsprint pricing. Publishers protest they cannot continue paying an 8 cent per pound maximum if the commission cannot finish by April. The FTC members expect to complete the inquiry before the deadline.
Local master plumbers met in the morning and planned a 3 pm session. Report says union plumbers, who walked out over open shop, submitted a proposition to former employers. A News-Star informant indicated the Master plumbers would not accept the proposal.
Columbia La Feb 4 government steamer Jas. K. E. Ransdell reports a rumor of a colossal alligator over 138 feet long found in the river near Columbia Louisiana with authorities confirming the sighting.
A giant alligator, 159 inches long and 280 pounds, drew crowds after drifting near shore during a cold spell. Capt. L. L. Bowman confirmed the animal neared 12 and a half feet, with local talk recalling a longer specimen. Paris moves to shield art treasures ahead of air raids with arches and windows protected.
Texarkana reports the Texas Glass Company will shut its local plant on March 16, ending a 30 week season after starting over a month late. The reduced run, about 10 weeks shorter, reflects government fuel conservation policy impacting payroll of roughly $10,000 weekly and local business effects.
Baton Rouge Louisiana February 4 The state affairs board chairman declared no link between cattle tick eradication and taxation of stock All cattle will be taxed regardless of tick presence and officers will ensure proper returns are filed He emphasized tick eradication as a public welfare aim for Louisiana while confirming taxation remains in place
Washington February reports quote Senator Hitchcock challenging Secretary Baker's claim of half a million Allied troops and a million ships for 1918. He argues the administration exaggerates war capacity and questions ship and footwear figures cited in Senate testimony.
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Trender announced that the last increments of the men selected in the first draft will start February 23 and run five days completing the first draft operation as all states have furnished full quotas.
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