Monroe Freight Rate Victory Extends Across Louisiana
The Interstate Commerce Commission decision on Louisiana freight rates, though not yet received, reportedly grants Monroe broad rate reductions and regional alignment. Monroe shipper interests claim savings from Shreveport Alexandria competition, with mileage based pricing and diminished ties to rival hubs.
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Konroe Chamber Commerce
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Pichon Seeks Plea for Alsace Lorraine Return
Paris reports French foreign minister Stephen Pichon discussed peace questions with correspondents. He said plebiscite demands by Germany over Alsace Lorraine are settled by Wilson's points and elections there will show support for France. He warned against uniting Austrian German lands and urged Russian and DutchBelgian issues be handled through conference actions.
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Associated Press
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Spartacists seize Nuremberg offices amid Bavarian unrest
Reports from Copenhagen say Spartacists occupied telephone telegraph and newspaper offices in Nuremberg Bavaria after government forces attempted to disperse a Sparta can procession protesting army reorganization. Shots from barracks reportedly caused the crowd to retaliate by destroying army headquarters and seizing communications facilities.
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Bavaria
Big National Rail Control Fund Authorized
Washington February 17 The House Appropriations committee approved a 756000000 appropriation for operating railroads under government control. Former Director McAdoo sought this amount to be added to the revolving fund provided for in organizing railroad control.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
McAdoo
Germans Accept Armistice Terms
Copenhagen Feb 17 German government Sunday night accepted the Allies terms for an extension of the armistice according to a dispatch to Politiken from Weimar. The meeting at which acceptance was decided was attended by leaders of various parties.
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Copenhagen
Politiken
Weimar
Berlin Faces Anticipated Turmoil After Arrests
Berlin on Sunday faces expected trouble from radical groups, but no disturbances were reported by afternoon. The crackdown followed Saturday arrests of eighty members of the Spartacan Revolutionary Soldiers Union who had gathered to plan disturbances.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Spartacan Revolutionary Soldiers’ Union
Shipyards to Reopen in Seattle and Tacoma
Steel and wood shipyards in Seattle and Tacoma will reopen Wednesday. They will re employ old workers who apply at the gates and pay the pre strike wage scale. Over 30,000 metal trades workers are involved.
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Seattle
Steel and Wrooden
Tacoma
Missing Reverend Mack Harmon Sought by Daughter in Chattanooga
The editor notes Reverend Mack Harmon is missing, with his daughter Bessie Harmon of 26 Newell Avenue Chattanooga seeking help. The column humorously traces the chain of officials who redirect her inquiry to the News-Star as the place to send information.
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J. Ti. Bryant
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News- Star
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Berlin Not Pleased With Nations League
Berlin reports attack on the League of Nations plan calling it a five-nation compact that could exclude others and grant France favorable terms by exempting it from disarmament requirements due to geography.
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Associated Press
League of Nations
Zeitung Ammittag
Paris
The
New World Society
France
Monroe Mayoral Candidates Deny Trade Deals in 1919
In Monroe, February 17 1919 editor News-Star queries mark clear denials from Allen Bernstein and Faulk about political deals. Each candidate states no approaches or promises have been made nor will be entered, and emphasizes serving the city openly for all citizens.
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Monroe
News-Star
Allen
Ne‘vs-Star
Monrose
Spartacans loot Gelsenkirchen after forceful entry
Spartacan troops from Rattungen and Wattenscheid seized Gelsenkirchen early Sunday overpowering local police, with some joining the raiders. Plundering followed as doors were blown in by grenades. banks and the city treasury were warned in time to save funds. Population of Gelsenkirchen is about 40,000.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Gelsenkirchen
Rattungen
Wattenscheid
Rotary Delegates Dine With Monroe Rotarians Before Alexandria Trip
Jackson Meridian and Vicksburg Rotarians visiting Monroe were hosted at Leon's for a casual afternoon dinner at 4 o'clock. The party then departed on the Missouri Pacific at 5 50 Sunday afternoon for Alexandria to attend the two day International Rotary conference opening there today.
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Meridian
Vicksburg
Monroe
International Rotary Conference
Alexandria
Leon's
Mississippi
Missouri Pacific
Suffrage Resolution Again Introduced in Senate
Washington February 17 Senator Jones of Washington introduced another resolution for submitting a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote. It was referred to the Women’s Suffrage Committee and mirrors the measure recently rejected in the Senate.
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Washington
Jones
Women's Suffrage Committee
Senate
Allies halt Bolshevik offensive at Archangel front
Archangel Feb 15 Saturday reports no Bolshevik attacks against Allied forces since February 11. Air reconnaissance shows no new troop movements after the Bolsheviki withdrawal from Sredmakrengen. The pause follows their offer to attend the Princess Island peace conference.
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Archangel
Sredmakrengen
Princess Island
Lithuania and Poland Reach Agreement on Army Withdrawal
Berne February 17. Negotiations yield a pact with the Tenth German army to withdraw from Lithuania and the Polish army to occupy the evacuated territory. Polish forces have already entered Volkovis near Grodno.
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Berne
Lithuania
Poland
Lithunia
Volkovis
Grodno
Packinghouse Workers Win 10 Percent Wage Increase in Chicago
Chicago February reports that packinghouse employees were granted a 10 percent advance by arbitrator Judge A. L. Schaler. The decision benefits the workforce and sets a new salary benchmark for the业 sector.
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Chicago
A. L. Schaler
Russia Focus Shifts as Peace Conference Deadline Expired
Paris reports the Supreme Council will redirect attention to Russia as the invitation to the Princess Island conference expires. Officials indicate no further extension will be granted and new measures may be pursued.
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Russia
Paris
Associated Press
Supreme Council
Princess Island
Wilson Declines Run for Governor in Louisiana
Representative Riley J. Wilson of Louisiana’s fifth district announces he will not seek the governorship. He says he wishes to continue his congressional career, believing he can better serve his constituents and the state from Congress. He thanks supporters but states he is not going to be a candidate for governor or any other office.
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Conference of Cotton Planters in New Orleans
Planters of the southern region gather in New Orleans for the Conference of Cotton Men to discuss important matters affecting the industry. Leaders and delegates from cotton organizations convene to address trade, pricing, and policy implications.
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New Orleans
Cotton Conference Opens to Boost Prices Across States
New Orleans hosts a cotton conference called by Governor Pleasant with bankers merchants planters and farmers from eleven states attending. Delegates from Mississippi Alabama Louisiana Texas Oklahoma Tennessee Georgia North and South Carolina Virginia and Florida converge to push acreage regulation and higher prices. Governors or their representatives participate as Arkansas sends delegates without official action.
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