Russians May Fight Germans in Prack Terms
Reported proposal invites Russians to battle Germans with terms suggested by Teutons. A narrow majority approves the plan by one vote.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1918
Page
1
Germans Push Forward Amid Armistice Tangles and War Debates
Petrograd dispatches report continued German advances toward Vitebsk and Dvinsk after the armistice, with captures of heavy artillery. Bolshevik leaders warn of new war while claiming Russians will resist, and reports note raids and small skirmishes as armistice terms are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Petrograd
Vinsk
Red Guard
Etrograd
Rman
Vitebsknsk
Pakots
Reval
Revised military liquor rules tighten ban on serving outside zones
The new order expands the term military camps to include training camps and medical officers nationwide and in territories. It forbids serving or delivering intoxicants to officers or soldiers outside zones, except at private homes to bona fide guests or family members. Penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars or 12 months in prison, or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordnance and Quartermaster’s Department
United States
Iawaii
Porto Rico
Russia
British advance nears Jericho in Palestine front
London reports a further advance of three and a half miles on an eight mile Palestine front bringing British forces within four miles of Jericho. They also pushed northwest of Jerusalem to a maximum depth of one mile on a four mile front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Palestine
Jericho
Jerusalem
Man Tries to Get Locked Up Steals Shirt in Court
J W Culver told Judge Trousdale he wanted jail time and committed larceny by taking a $5 silk shirt from the New York Up to Date Store when he thought an officer watched. He was sentenced to five days and noted as a railroad brotherhood beneficiary due to illness. Other city court actions include fines for discharging firearms and carrying a pistol, and two men from Arkansas cited for various charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Culver
Bb. A. Trousdale
New York
Culver
A. S. McCoy
H. T. Hammonds
Arkansas
McCoy
Conway County
Aransas
James Sheppard
Will Miller
Federal Oil Co. Gas Strike Near Sterlington
Drillers for Federal Oil Company in Union Parish east of Sterlington and about 3 to 4 miles from the Ouachita River report striking gas rock at 2,108 feet. If confirmed, prospects for expansion of the gas field tributary to Monroe into Union Parish appear encouraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Oil Company
Union Parish
Sterlington
Ouachita River
Monroe
Public Sentiment Likely to Block Unexpired Leases in End of District
The Anti-Vice Committee plans to enforce the new closing order on March 5 and prevent undue exploitation of women leaving the district. J Arthur Smith says public opinion will determine whether ill faith leases tied to houses of ill fame outside the restricted area can be enforced, with Henry Bernstein noting cases will be judged on merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arthur Smith
Apgar
Bernstein
Enforcement of stock law asked by Termini Heights residents
Residents of Termini Heights petitioned for stock law enforcement outside the city. The city marshal and Wards 3 and 10 constable was urged to enforce, with the 1907 stock law effective January 1, 1908. Citizens complained of stock depredations and asked action at the Police Juror's meeting. Sealed verdict in the New Orleans spy case was reported as the Louis Herschkovitz trial moved toward a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Termini Heights
W. A. O’kelly
Terminal Heights
Kirchbaum
O'Kelly
New Orleans
Louis Herschkovitz
Louis Hirschey
Algiers Naval Station
George Crawford
German tied double agent claims plot against him
In Birmingham a police officer testified that he gained Hirschey’s confidence while acting for federal authorities and aided a trip to Algiers naval station to observe for Germany. Hirschey denied espionage links and said Crawford coerced him. Separately, New York garment workers pledged to donate double their wages to war relief, enlisting nearly a million members to support national funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Crawford
Hirschey
Alabama
New Orleans
Algiers Naval Station
Hlirschey
Cawford
Germany
Mexico
Crafword
Nation
New York
International
International Ladies’ Garment Workers of America
International Union
United States
Canada
New York City
Unan
Dr Brown Quits Bid for State Senate yet Again
Dr D E Brown state senator for Ouachita and Jackson parishes has announced plans to resign. He recently moved from West Monroe to Doison then Chatham and Gandy and sent a note to T Hood indicating his resignation will be mailed to the lieutenant governor soon. Hood confirms he will run to succeed him. An election to choose Brown's successor is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Brown
Ouachita
Jackson Parishes
Jhas
Brown
West Monroe
Charter Hearing Tonight on Monroe City Government Change
A new charter proposal for Monroe to adopt a commission-manager form is under discussion tonight at 7:36 at City Hall with public attendance urged. Charter Committee member Percy Sandel notes a light moment over hair twisting and cussing while addressing the anonymous letter critiquing the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Percy Sandel
Charter Committee
J. ¢. Amman
Amman
First Liberty Motors Battleplanes Ahead of Schedule In France
The first American built battleplanes are en route to France five months early. Secretary Baker said the ships mark the final overcoming of major production hurdles as engine manufacturing expands to scale. He noted the 12 cylinder Liberty motor and warned against exaggeration while outlining manpower and maintenance challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Baker
Western Front
American aviators praised at aviation camp near front
An ambulance of praise from a French officer to American cadets describes their quick learning courage and fitness. The camp provides baths and pools and aims to prepare flyers before sending them to the lines. Meanwhile a French camp nearby hosts hundreds of trainees as the Y M C A and Red Cross organize recreation. Morris Hilquit offered services to the U S government to aid propaganda to inflame German labor unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
New York
Morris Hilquitt
United State
Germany
Austria
Collins Guilty and Fined in Local Assault Case
J. B. Collins a union plumber was found guilty of assault on Sanford and fined 15 dollars or 11 days in jail with road duty. Judge Dawkins noted workers’ rights to employment but Collins paid the fine. The verdict followed testimony in district court after controversy over union and non union sub contracts at Mrs J H McCormick’s new dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Collins
Union
Suck Sanford
Te Ouachita Plumbing and Gas Firing Company
Dawkins
Collins
Usely
Janford
John E. Hay
Richard Cassidy
Mr. Hay
Ouachita Plumbing and Gas Fitting Company
Bueckeye Plumbing Company
J. H. McCormick
Louisville Avenue
Americans Marvelous Fliers in French Aviation Camp
Paris reports on a French city with 4500 residents where six months earlier a vacant field stood. William G. Sharp, the American ambassador, visited the large American aviation camp and praised the army aviation department for its feats as hundreds of airplanes hovered above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
America
William G. Sharp
Aviation Department
American Army
France
German Advance in Russia Progressing
German forces advance from the Gulf of Finland to Volhynia border, aiming at Reval Pakoff Petrograd Minsk and Vitebsk. They occupy several cities with little resistance while French troops breach east of Mons and capture over 400 prisoners. British French and American forces report checking German assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of Finland
Volohynia
Russia
Reval
Pakoff
Petrograd
Minsk
Vitebsk
Moncel
Lorraine
May Lengthie Work Hours May Lengthie Work Hours
U S government seeks to speed repair of railroad equipment as delays threaten service. Officials push overtime and extended shifts to restore freight and passenger operations, aiming to reduce downtime and stabilize schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Government control of public utilities debated in Senate speech
Senator Lewis warned that the administration railroad bill foreshadows government control of public utilities and could become a major domestic issue in the next campaign. Meanwhile an agreement between Director McAdoo and labor leaders plans longer working hours and improved shop conditions to speed locomotive repairs and rolling stock maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Associated Stress
Washington
McAdoo
Senate
Administration
Washington Moves Toward War Reorganization Legislation
Washington report notes the administration bill extending the President’s authority to coordinate agencies has been ordered reported to the full committee after Senate Judiciary subcommittee revision. London reports 204 Americans lost on the Tuscania with 3 officers and 137 men identified and buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Tuscania
London
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