Acreage Reduction Urged at Ouachita Meeting
A Saturday meeting in Monroe's City Hall gathered diverse representatives to discuss the cotton crisis and the need to cut acreage. Col. Stubbs urged loyal cooperation, calling for a reduction of at least one third of 1918 cotton, with funds raised for a lasting Ouachita Parish Farmers' Co operative Association to back a publicity campaign.
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New Orleans
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Nachita Parish
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Ofice Jury
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Phillipe
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United States Army
Pirkey
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Amer
Lessor
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Monroe
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Russia
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce Set For Public Meeting Tonight
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a big meeting of directors and members in the association hall. Topics include a tentative working program for the year and a report on plans to connect Monroe and Rayville via a new good roads link, with a bond issue discussed.
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Association
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Rayville
Richland Parish
Ouachita
Richland
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T. E. Flourno
Brouch la Fouche Swamp
Millhaven
Americans Would Sink HM Ships
Paris reports that naval experts of the Supreme War Council favor sinking surrendered German warships in deep water. British and American officers back the plan, while French and Italian officers oppose it. If no agreement is reached, the matter may be raised directly by the Supreme War Council.
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Paris
Associated Press
Supreme War Council
Council
H R Speed States Candidacy and Goals for City
H R Speed declares no promises or agreements about his bid for Commissioner of Finance and Utilities. He cites two supporters, vows full publicity, and outlines priorities including an updated power and water plant, sewerage, 10 miles of paved streets, and at least three new schools. He commits to office without promises and emphasizes efficiency and action under motto Do It Now.
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News-Star
Finance and Utilities
New Orleans
Pavel
Mr Marshall Publicly Addresses Monroe Voters
John M Marshall writes to Monroe voters outlining his background in construction work with railroads since 1963 and positions on governance He commits to no political promises and vows to appoint by qualification and devote full time to office He emphasizes needed city improvements and citizen support as essential to progress.
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News-Star
Monroe
John M. Marshall
Monroe Labor Club Holds Meeting in Opera House
A large Monroe Labor Club gathering at the Monroe Opera House discussed the coming primary and candidates. The club, formed to defend organized labor, has held several meetings since the campaign opened, with rumors that one candidate has alienated union members by opposing them during a recent street car strike.
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Monroe Labor Club
Monroe Opera House
Monroe
Long Range Gun to Be Exhibited in Paris
A long range gun that shelled Paris is en route for display in the city. Marshal Foch demanded German surrender of a gun found near Mayence, and this weapon is the one being sent to Paris for exhibition.
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Paris
Marshal Foch
Mayence
Dr. O Donnell Rapidly Recovers From Illness
Friends of Dr. R W O Donnell report his rapid recovery from a severe influenza attack. As a mayoral candidate in Monroe, he says his open record and known views remain clear and he will try to meet as many voters as possible before next Tuesday’s primary.
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O'Donnell
New Commission Council
O’ Donnell
Monroe
Boston Suffragists Arrested at State House Rally
Twenty two women members of the National Woman's Party were arrested in Boston on February 24 for refusing police orders to move. They faced charges of disobeying a city ordinance while protesting with suffrage banners in front of the State House.
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Boston
National Womens Party
State House
Poles Seek Larger Army Move Under Interallied Review
Warsaw February 24 The Interallied Mission weighs Paderewski’s call for a larger Polish army and may extend its stay beyond the planned three weeks as discussions continue.
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Warsaw
Associated Press
Paderewski
Ten Men Arrested In Wilson Assassination Plot
Philadelphia reports ten men arrested on suspicion of involvement in a plot to assassinate President Wilson. Federal agents traced meetings between suspects in Philadelphia and New York, with plans to send two assassins from the city. The arrests, including fourteen IWW members, prompted raids nationwide and all detainees are held without bail.
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Philadelphia
Als
New York
P Dent Wilson
Department of Justice
Federal
Secret Service
Sune Day
Benton White
Boston
German academic leaders urge neutral commission on German food
Thirty six prominent members of German university faculties and twenty two mayors appeal to President Wilson and neutral universities to appoint a commission of experts from Scandavian states Poland Holland Switzerland and Spain to study Germany's food situation. They propose that an American medical expert join the panel.
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London
Wilson
Poland
Holland
Switzerland
Spain
Tax returns due for 1918 income in next three weeks
Washington reports that by March 15 all unmarried earners of 1918 income at least 1000 and married earners at least 2000 must file detailed reports with the federal revenue collector. The first tax installment, one fourth, is also due by March 15. The Internal Revenue Bureau issues guidance and forms to aid filers.
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Washington
Federal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
President Wilson Enthusiastically Welcomed in Boston
Boston Feb 24 President Wilson was warmly received on the Charlestown pier at 11 42 am and appeared vigorous and alert after his journey. The informal reception drew vast crowds with soldiers and sailors lining the route as his car moved through city streets.
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Preston
Comman Pier
Wilson
Aseis
Troston
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Wisen
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England
Nee
Italy
To Consider Special Rules For House Action On Pay Phone Endorsement
Washington February 24 The House Rules Committee will propose a rule to end government control of the pay phone and telegraph system and to permit consideration of two measures Secretary Lane's bill for soldiers and a civil service retirement fund proposal in the same day.
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Lane
Civil Service
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