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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1919
Page
1
Peace conference leaders agree on no further delay and push for faster action. Delegates from Anglo American groups outline a timetable to advance negotiations and reduce stalemate in the talks.
Delegates rush to speed up League of Nations work as two main proposals are presented. Both outline aims shaped by American representatives, seeking broader participation and clearer goals. Entitled discussions focus on representation and authority within the new organization.
Paris Feb 5 The Anglo American push for quicker action boosts hope the league of nations may form and some peace terms be settled before Wilson leaves for the United States. The commission discusses two main plans with features from British French and Italian sources. The plans differ on executive power representation and the role of small nations and arbitration.
Nitro plant near Charleston with a $75,000,000 value will be sold in large part to private buyers. The notification came from officials indicating the sale proceeds may involve private interests and the plant’s future.
The Norwegian cabinet led by Gunner Knudsen has resigned after his party lost control of parliament. The resignations were accepted by the king.
Florida agents and local officials estimate winter season confidence men have swindled over $2 256 000 in the past two years. The figures reflect ongoing efforts to curb the racket across the state with DOJ involvement.
Government agents reportedly opened an inquiry into a wire tapping gang active in Florida and other southern areas. The gang is alleged to target wealthy tourists, drawing attention from law enforcement.
A dated appeal urges Americans to support Armenian Syrian relief, asking for 17 cents daily or 60 dollars yearly to save lives. Solicitors in Monroe note slow response and request contributions sent to treasurer O. B. Morton.
Washington reports the U S Army total on armistice day and peak strength as 3,708,273 including Marines in France. The War Department table shows Allied rifle strength surpassed Germans on July 1, and Allied front line forces rose to 1,485,000 by November 1 as German reserves weakened.
An article in the Frankfurter Zeitung by Major Paulus argues Germany’s final defeat was not caused by revolution alone. He asserts Ludendorff was beaten when he began retreat to the Annewerpt Metz line, which could not have been held.
Paris Feb 4 Arthur Balfour British foreign secretary said large scale military intervention in Russia is not to be contemplated and that the great powers are acting to handle what he called a most disquieting situation without resorting to war.
Ouachita Parish to begin cattle dipping March 15 with J H Yoder in charge. Officials urge full cooperation of stock owners to dip every 14 days through the season to eradicate ticks and reduce ongoing costs.
Chairman W L Ethridge of the Boy Scout finance committee announced the fund drive to erect a proper home for the scouts. Members listed varied contributions with several donors identified and amounts shown, including several amounts around 10 to 20 dollars.
Reports claimed Sinn Feiners in England would be released but the Ireland secretary’s office issued a contrary statement denying any release.
About one thousand voters were eligible in the city with only 72 ballots cast. Fred M. Odom and Henry D. Montgomery ran unopposed for judge and district attorney, reflecting near zero public interest as results from other parish areas were not yet available.
A letter from Captain Jack Parker to his father reports recovering from a second influenza attack in a summer resort town about 30 miles west of Coblenz. He recalls long marches after heavy fighting in France, notes mail delays, and mentions friend John Ewing sent to the rear with Spanish influenza.
Miss Genie Miller and T. J. Shelton named to the executive committee of the Southern Cattlemen's Convention in New Orleans from February 11 to 14. Headquarters set at the Grunewald Hotel with a gala lobby ball planned to greet delegates. Attending from the parish and city include C. W. Phillips and B. M. Jackson.
A Monroe campaign to provide a suitable home for local Boy Scouts revives public interest and explains Scouting as character building through outdoor activities. Scouts raised funds, sold Liberty Bonds, delivered literature, aided Red Cross drives, supported during the influenza epidemic, collected materials for gas masks and gun stocks, and assisted at fires and trains while safeguarding the Municipal Flag.
Official notice announced the discontinuation of Mallory Line steamers between Mobile and New York via Tampa starting today. The line cites inadequate labor, excessive wage demands, and rising operating costs as the reasons.
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt was aboard the French liner Lorraine departing New York today and will visit the grave of her son Quentin Roosevelt.
New York Feb 5 Pestilence caused more deaths than war during 1918 per the annual report of the New York Life Insurance Company. It notes deaths were five percent below the expected mortality despite higher overall fatalities from the influenza outbreak.
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