Uneasy Over Russ Problem Prompts Editorial Tense Tone
A terse note signals growing unease over Russian policy and Bolshevik developments. The piece hints at internal debate and public concern about a potential shift in strategy and leadership.
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14 Feb 1918
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
1
Military Operations Resume Rumors Amid Quiet American Sector
Reports from Berlin and Washington indicate possible resumption of operations against the Bolshevik government as German and Austrian officials express anxiety. Canadians claim two raids in Ypres, while French forces push toward the third German line near Butte Menil. The American sector remains quiet and heatless Monday rules are suspended with a possible return if weather worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeres
Associated Press
Trotzky
Berlin
Bolleg
Ypres
Champagne
Butte Menil
Germany
North Sea
Alleged Blackmail Plot Targets Atlanta Mayor
Indictments charge J. W. Cook and Mrs. H. H. Hirsch with attempting to blackmail Atlanta Mayor A. G. Candler for 500000 dollars. Both suspects arrests and bail set at 5000 dollars. Also note draft mobilization plans extending into March with ten thousand men assigned to Fort Oglethorpe and Camp Funston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Aca G. Candler
Mullon County Erand
J. W. Cook
H. H. Hirsch
W.S.S
Washington
Fort Oglethorpe
Camp Funston
Gas inspections tally in Monroe nearly equal to consumer count
City plumbing inspector John F. Hay reports 435 gas inspections in Monroe to date, about the number of gas consumers locally. He notes West Monroe, schools, library and City Hall are excluded and that new connections and inspections occur daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
John F. Hay
West Monroe
Mr. Hay
La Fita Place Sold for 30000 in Parish Transfer
A transfer filed with the parish clerk records the sale of the La Fita place or O DeGraffenreid grant from Mrs Emily De Graffenreid and heirs of Wm DeGraffenreid to O Morton of the city for 36000. The tract, mostly subdivided, straddles Ouachita and Caldwell parishes and covers around 1000 acres, located about one mile from Bosco station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O DeGraffenreid
Emily
DeGraffenreid
O 2 Morton
Ouachita
Caldwell Parish
W. H. DeGraffenreich
Bosco Station
Bond Election Vote Counted Returns Announced
Following canvass the bond election result remains unchanged despite the counted votes. The official tally confirms the same outcome as first reported with no change in authority or outcome.
Court House and Jail Bond Defeated in Ouachita Parish
Official returns show the $125000 bond proposal to fund half the cost of a new court house and jail lost by a wide margin with 70 votes for and 252 against. Property values tied to the measure totaled $199,351 for approval and $311,240 against. Ward results vary, with most wards voting against the bond and a few small for votes. The proposition was officially declared not carried. The article also notes wage comparisons and a separate discussion on railroad and shipyard pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
ewd-Star
Ouachita Parish
Monroe
Ward
Rail wage increase could lift freight rates the first hint
At a Washington hearing the railway wage commission heard J A Franklin and the Federation of Labor rail employee department estimate wage hikes raise annual costs by about 52 million dollars based on a 33 15 percent average rise for 250 000 organized workers and similar boosts for unorganized trades. The proposed wage scale targets six dollars daily for skilled workers and four fifty for helpers with overtime pay. witnesses argued higher costs are essential to living standards regardless of expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Franklin
Washington
Railroad Wage Commission
J. A. Franklin
Railway Employee Department
The
Federation of Labor
Carmen
A. P. Garretson
Police Jury Increases Per Capita Road Tax In 1917
The Quachita Parish Police Jury raises the annual per capita road tax from $1 to $2 to fund road and bridge work. Delinquency penalties apply after December 1. The jury also prohibits parking on the parish courthouse square with fines up to 25 dollars or 30 days imprisonment. Secretary Bailey notes 94 percent of auto license fees stay local to fund roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quachita Parish
W. A. O'Kelly
J. J. Bailey
Bailey
Demands Death for Bolopasha in Treason Case
Protests in Paris demand the death penalty for Bolopasha, who faces treason charges. The case draws international attention as prosecutors pursue severe punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolopasha
Prosecutor Calls Pasha Treason First Chapter In France
Paris February 14 prosecutor Mornet urged the death penalty in the treason case against Rolo Pasha. He portrayed a sprawling German intrigue across nations and warned other chapters will follow as the court martial debated the sentence. Verdict awaited tonight with allied eyes on France and liberty at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oly
France
Paris
M. Mornet
Rolo Pasha
Tole Pasha
Russia
Little Maxine Gaylor Dies in Non Epidemic Meningitis Case
Three year six month old Maxine FE Gaylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C J Gaylor of 206 Sixth Street, died yesterday morning. Her death certificate cites influenza pneumonia and non epidemic meningitis as causes. Burial took place in Hasley Cemetery on the West Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine FE. Gaylor
C. J. Gaylor
Sixth Street
Little Gaylor
Hasley Cemetery
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice Dies of Heart Failure at Ottawa
Sir Cecil Spring-Rice ex British ambassador to the United States died at Government House Ottawa this morning of heart failure aged fifty nine. Funeral will be held here Saturday with burial in Ottawa. In other news a week ending February 2 saw one Italian steamer of under 1600 tons lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlack
Ontario
Cecil Spring-Rice
United States
Government House
Sir Spring-Rice
Ottawa
Peace Debate Opens in German Reichstag on Ukrain Treaty
Amsterdam dispatch reports an important peace debate to begin in the German reichstag next Thursday. Chancellor von Piertling will discuss the Ukrain treaty in reply to President Wilson Lloyd George and the Italian premier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amsterdam
Reichstag
von Tiertling
Wilson
Lloyd George
Dozen Stars in a Service Flag of Local Firm
The Monroe Furniture Company flies a military service flag with twelve stars for employees already in the armed forces and a thirteenth awaiting acceptance. Names listed include Joe Isancman, Randolph Verey, Boyd Gordy, Louis Renan, Irving Kaplan, Karl McClendon, J T Milford, B F Thompson, Herman Kerr, Charles Saltzman, Elijah Mayes, Oscar Jones, and Leslie R McDaniels who has been examined and accepted. The flag spans the Lake Charles and Shreveport stores as well as the Monroe location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Furniture Company
Frm
Joe Isancman
Randolph Verey
Boyd Gordy
Louis Renan
Rwin Kaplan
Karl McClendon
J. T., Milford
B. Ff. Thompson
Herman Kerr
Charles Saltzman
Elijah Mayes
Oscar Jones
Leslie R. McDaniels
Lake Charies
Shreveport
Monroe 9
Billion Dollar Deficiency Bill Reported to House
Washington February 14 The Wilton dollar urgent deficiency appropriation bill the largest of its kind in Congress history was favorably reported to the house by Chairman Sherley of the appropriations committee. Consideration is expected to begin tomorrow. Items include 51 million for mountain field siege artillery in addition to 1 billion already spent and contract authorizations for 774 million more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preus
Washington
Congress
House
Sherley
Appropriations Committee
Seige
Hog Island Shipyard Investigation Ordered
President Wilson directs the Attorney General to probe Hog Island contracts amid Senate criticism. About 42 million dollars is involved in the Hog Island project, led by the American International Corporation under Frank A. Vanderlip. The inquiry, urged by Shipping Board Chairman Hurley, seeks to uncover wasteful management and potential criminal misuse of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
Shipping D Board
Associated Frege
Washington
Wilson
Gregory
Hog Island
Senate Commerce Committee
Flag Island
American International Corporation
Frank A. Vanderlip
Shipping Board
Hos Island
International Corporation
American Batteries On Champagne Front Reported
Paris dispatch reports American batteries took part in artillery bombardment during a major rene raid in the Champagne region. The American gunners provided effective support, marking the first confirmed mention of American batteries on the Champagne front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Champagne
Chamiene Front
Norwegian Losses in War Toll Through January 1918
The Norwegian legation in London reports from war start to end of January 1918 that 174 vessels totaling 1,050,585 gross tons were lost and 522 seamen died. During the period 453 Norwegian ships with over 700 crew were listed as missing, about two thirds believed sunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Norway
Senator James Defends Administration in War Speech
Senator James defended the administration's conduct of the war in a Senate speech. He suggested Senator Chamberlain's charges may have caused the failure of the recent German Austrian strike. Cotton consumption for January totaled 24,083 running bales. For six months ending January 31, 3,218,844 running bales used. On hand in consuming establishments 1,697,445 bales. in storage and compresses 3,616,078.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James
Senate
Sennator Chamberlain
Italians Lose Four Vessels in Week
An official report states four Italian steamers over 1,600 tons each were sunk by mine or submarine during the week ending February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
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