Revised figures raise life losses on torpedoed ship
Latest report indicates fatalities near 200, not 100, widening the death toll for the torpedoed vessel. Authorities caution numbers may still change as salvage and investigation continue.
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08 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
1
Conflicting Reports On Tuscania Losses Narrowing In On 200 Deaths
Early advices to the Navy Department suggested 101 dead, but later reports indicate total losses may approach 200. Washington officials say 2156 American soldiers aboard Tuscania, with 113 Americans missing, while survivor tallies and hospital cases are still being compiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Buncrana
Ireland
Larne
Islay
War Department
Tuscania
Washington
Admiralty
United States
America
Torpedo Struck Tuscania a Vital Blow Amidships
The Tuscania disaster claims 44 bodies washed ashore near an Irish port as the vessel listed after a torpedo hit, killing 101 American troops. Lifeboats failed on the port side, a British destroyer recovered several hundred men, and the survivors total 2,296. The dead will be buried in one gravesite due to lack of unit identifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscania
Gas Company Urges Wise Choice Before Signing
Notice warns residents not to sign gas service applications with competing firms and explains no soliciting agents operate locally. It promises low charges only for used gas, offers confidential financial help, and cites free gas to churches and public buildings. The Ouachita Natural Gas & Oil Co. invites customers to call 131 for service issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Wells Fargo Express Co
Ouachita Natural, Gas & Oil Co., Inc
N. Florsiteim
Monroe Gas Company offers help with piping and fixtures
The Monroe Gas Company announces plans to finance piping and installation for property owners in Monroe. For full details, residents should contact Carl H. McHenry, secretary, to discuss assistance and take up the matter with the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Gas Company
Monroe
Carl H. McHenry
Heatless Day Order Lifted in the South
Gar Field announces the end of remaining heatless day rules and the removal of the fuelless Monday requirement across southern regions. The directive shift ends rationing style restrictions and restores normal energy use.
Heatless Mondays Suspended South Of Virginia
Monroe and Louisiana observe three heatless Mondays but state and federal notices say the heatless Monday order is suspended south of Virginia due to improved weather and traffic. Local Fuel Board chairman R B Irizell confirms receipt of telegram from State Fuel Administrator John G O Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Fuel Board
Monroe
Louisiana
Associated Press
Fuel Administration
Virginia
R. B. Irizzell
John G. O’kelley
Washington
Federaluel
Garfield
Mississippi
Federal Fuel Administration
O Kelley
Sr. Garfield
Citizens National Will Be Name Of Newest Bank Here
Monroe prepares to welcome a third bank with Citizens National Bank as its proposed name. C. E. Slagle of Clarks Iowa will be its president as officials discuss opening plans and personnel while noting Slagle’s background in lumber and regional business leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens National
Monroe
Citizens’ National Bank
C. E. Slagle
Clarks
Slagle
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas City
Louisiana Central Lumber Company
Clarks and Standard
Forest Lumber Company
Oakdale
Ouachita Parish Defends Plan To Plant Food Crops For Every Cotton Acre
Ouachita Parish Defense Council meeting discusses a plan similar to Shreveport farmers to require planting of food crops per cotton acre. A committee led by W. M. Washburn will study enforceable ratios and rental concerns raised by Black renters. The council approves a negro auxiliary to aid in defense efforts while debates over rising land rents continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro Auxiliary
Parish Defense Council
Ouachita Parish
Shreveport
R.L. Moore
L. H. Peevy
John P. Parker
L. N. Larche
Mr. Bryant
Bryant
Fred G. Hudson, Jr
R. L. Moore
Chas. W. Phillips
Committee On
Council
Negro Activity Committee
Grayson Guthrie
T. O O. Brown
Public Health Committee Formed by Defense Council
The Defense Council created a Public Health Committee with Rabbi David Fichman as chairman and members Rev C S Newman Dr O W Cosby T E Wright and J J Newton. A resolution urged state parish and municipal action on food shortages and dog overpopulation. The meeting adjourned with no committee reform action and will reconvene Friday at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publi Health Committee
Liliam Meyer
The
Defense Council
David Fichman
C. S. Newman
O. W. Cosby
T. E. Wright
J. J Newton
Fred G. Hudson, Jr
T. J. Shelton
J. C. Sadler
J. R. Wooten
Herman McGuire
Manning McGuire
TL A.m
List of Glass 1 Men First Called for Examination
At the local registration board office a list of the first 100 Class 1 men summoned for physical exams was announced. The following are called for examination on Tuesday Feb. 12: Yancey Lafayette Morgan Albert Rucker Hardy Harris Eddie Burl Parker William Wesley Henry Tatum Jonas Wilson Haywood Ford Vick Jackson Mathew Jones Ed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Registration Board
Yancey Lafayette Morgan
Albert Rucker
Hardy Harris
Eddie Burl Parker
William Wesley
Henry Tatum
Jonas Wilson
Haywood Ford
Vick Jackson
Mathew Jones
Long Passenger List Names Read Like Local Census Yet Unknown
A long OCR fragment lists numerous names including Perkins John Tugwell Kedley James Roy Standard Arthur Bradberry Charles Robert Coats and others like Melvin Donaldson Naaman Hernes Dosie Williams Sim Jenkins Franklin Pearce Hill Richmond Dunn George Garrison Walker Armstrong White Peter Young Ned Bolden Jake Henry King Polet Roy Henry Williams Isddie Johnson Dave Basise Mlisha.
May Pledge Food Crops Movement To Secure Plant Input
A May pledge aims to secure plant inputs by aligning food crop production with available copper acreage and ensuring proportional distribution of fertilizers and seeds. The plan targets farmers, cooperatives, and regional agricultural boards to stabilize supplies.
Central Savings Bank Officers Elected in Annual Meeting
The Central Savings Bank and Trust Company elects officers for the year including President Frank P. Stubbs and Vice Presidents Travis Oliver and P. M. Atkins. H. N. Thompson named cashier with Sam Smith and John M. Breard Jr as assistant cashiers. A four percent semi annual dividend is declared and the bank awaits federal reserve invitation. Breard joins as assistant cashier while Smith remains in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
P. M. Atkins
H. N. Thompson
Sam Smith
John M. Breard
J. M. Breard, Jr
Mr. Atkins
C. E. Bynum
Mr. Breard
Stubbs
Theus, Grisham and
Thompson
the Bank
The
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Federal Reserve System
W. L. Ethridge
J. B. Filhiel
D. A. Johnston
L. N. Larche
C. H. McHenry
Travis Oliver
C. W. Parnell
Americans Shell German Battery in Verdun Front Action
Allied press report details heavy American bombardment of German positions in France with the U S gunners silencing a German battery and dispersing troops. German losses are described as heavy while Verdun and Alsace see intensified enemy activity and Bolshevik Cossack clashes unfold in Russia. Casualty tallies and Tuscania sinking are noted in dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
France
Verdun
Alsace
Allied Missions Driven Out by Bolsheviki, Petrograd
An undated report via the State Department through Minister Morris in Stockholm says all allied missions at Petrograd have been driven out by the Bolsheviki government and are en route to the Swedish border. No word has come from Ambassador Francis in Petrograd since February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Morris
Stockholm
Petrograd
Francis
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London
Geo. G. Weaks, Pres
South
Associatedress Report
Sam Kaplan
Percy Sandel
Sandel
Sroes
W.S.S
Ouachita Natural Gas & Oil Co., Inc
Central Savings Bank & Trust CO
Atrins
Breard
Frank P. Stubbs
Travis Oli
Ver
Prench
Russia
Monroe Gas O
the Home Company
Monroe Gas Co, Inc
Monroe Gas CO
Victor Teegerstrom
Associated Presses
Jane Cowl
Basil King
the Saturday Evening Post
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