Chamber of Commerce study on commission government for Monroe
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce appointed a data collecting committee to study the commission form of government and its advantages over the aldermanic system. Members A V Miller L N Larche and Burton H Wolf lead the panel with two more to be named. The group will solicit information from citizens and hold open hearings likely after reviewing a citizens committee formed earlier. CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX
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Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
A. V. Miller
L. N. Larche
Burton H. Wolf
Citizens’ Committee
Local liquor crackdown cited as soldiers see illicit whiskey deliveries
A Monroe letter details civilian sellers and detectives targeting illicit whiskey to U S soldiers during the holiday season. Officials report arrests from city and Federal efforts, with multiple arrests and calls for public cooperation to curb liquor distribution to troops.
Bootleg Liquor Arrests Near Camp Beauregard
A wartime report details arrests of civilians for supplying soldiers at Monroe area saloons and bootlegging rings. Officers Falgout and Poladura led actions from January 4 to 12 1918, charging several individuals with giving whiskey to soldiers from Camp Beauregard and Camp Pike.
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Wholesale Mens’ Association
Roy Colver
Grady
Okla
J. B. Robinson
Jackson
Miss
C. D. Falgout
J. M. Robertson
Collins, Miss
John Wroten
Remount Quartermaster's Corps
Camp Pike
Robertson
Schulze
D. Falgout
U.S
W. A. O'Kelly
U. S
Kirkpatrick
Shreveport
George W. White
Hernando, Miss
Jos. Dalton
156Th Infantry
Camp Beauregard
Sidney C. McGee
Everett King
West, Miss
R. L. Anderson
Beauregard
Kreauregard
Yellowstone
C. D
Algout
McGee and Kine
Monroe
Co. D. Falgout
A. P. Poladura
Monroe mayor warns of detective agency officers bribery
In January the Dan S Lehon Detective Agency operatives were sworn in as city officers by Mayor H D Apgar amid claims that saloon interests push liquor to soldiers. The mayor, confirming his cooperation with the operatives, asserts suspicions that unrelated parties supply intoxicants to troops.
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United States
Perso
News-Star
Allan Sholars
Jiludson, Potts, Bernstein & Sholars
Dan S. Lehon
New Orleans
Monroe
Hon
H. D
Apgar
Venrce
A. &. Kuhn
Kuhn
H. D. Apgar
Must Stop the Waste Evil Food Shortage Across United States
A call to halt food waste is issued as the nation faces a severe shortage and acute supply stress. Officials urge actions to conserve, divert, and efficiently use food resources to mitigate growing hunger concerns.
Demands Grow for Food Saving Laws Aimed at Hotels
Washington reports new congress measures urged by Food Administrator Hoover to mandate wheatless and meatless days and curb waste in public eating houses. Senator Pomerene and Representative Lever lead the effort to extend food control, targeting hotels, restaurants, and dining cars to ensure fair, universal conservation.
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Congress
Washington
Loover
America
Food Administration
Senate
Pomerene
House
Lever
Agricultural Committee
Home Company Gas Offer to Monroe City Patrons
OUACHITA NATURAL GAS & OIL CO., Inc. promotes free gas to public facilities in Monroe including City Hall and churches, pledges rapid service, urges customers to stay with their line, and highlights local ownership with 75,000,000 of stock held by Monroe residents. Manager KE. N. FLORSHEIM appeals to residents, women in particular, for continued support and loyalty.
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Monroe Gas Co. Inc
Lock
Teegerstom
Monroe
West Monroe
Prophit
Schulze
Red Cross
Binary
Chariies
Baptist Church
Chamber of Commerce
Louisanan
Ouachita Natural Gas & Oil Co., Inc
KE. N. Florsheim, Mgr
Agreement Reached Amid Political and Military Strife in Germany
A new accord was announced in Germany as political and military tensions ease. Key actors include government officials and military leaders who sign a framework intended to stabilize the country’s governance. The agreement aims to address internal conflicts and regional pressures shaping postwar policy.
German Reichs leaders seek unity amid eastern questions
Berlin agrees with political and military parties to avoid friction. Von Hertling favors self determination and no annexations while Hindenburg would have liberty in the west if victory comes. French artillery hit Badonviller as German trenches resisted. US District Attorney says Waite Spoermann arrest papers show no evidence of guilt beyond violation of the movement of enemy aliens order.
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Hindenburg
Germany
Berlin
Ty Associated Press
Vres
Amsterdam
London
von Hertling
West
Badonviller
Vosges Resto
Baltimore
United States
Waite Spoermann
Newport News
Negro Conference Opens at Tuskegee Institute
The Tuskegee Negro Conference began at Tuskegee Institute with a large turnout of southern educators and businessmen. Principal K. Moton urged Black farmers to capitalize on recent prosperity and to boost production to aid national needs during wartime.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Tuskegee Institute
K. Kh Moton
Opposal Forms for Income Tax Returns
Printed income tax return forms for individuals earning more than $4 000 annually are now available. George Landwehr, inspector at the internal revenue collector’s office, announced that copies may be obtained by those wishing to file returns.
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George Landwehr
Inspecto
Internal Revenue Collector’s Office
Labor Administration Policy Aims to Limit Women Labor in Gaps
Washington January 16 The newly created Labor Administration announced a policy to prevent hiring women into positions still held by men and to oppose any wage reductions due to replacing men with women. The policy signals a push to limit female labor in scarce job roles and protect male wage scales.
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Washington
Labor Administration Today
Caillaux Accused as German Agent in 1917 Scandal
The historical note alleges that French statesman Joseph Caillaux acted as a German agent, a claim tied to wartime espionage rumors and political intrigue surrounding his 1917 actions and status. The report emphasizes the controversy and its impact on public opinion.
State Department Publishes Bernstorff Caillaux Letters
The State Department releases intercepted dispatches linking former French Premier Caillaux to German agents in Argentina in 1915. Caillaux’s remarks to the French government and warnings to German press are noted. Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies supports the government action in the Caillaux case.
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State Department
Prench Chamber of Deputies
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Argentina
Caillaus
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Caillaux
Texan Steamer Sinks Off Coast. Navy Reports Safe
The American Hawaiian line steamship Texan, reported sunk off the coast two days earlier, is now confirmed safe by Navy Department officials. Officers were notified today by the Navy.
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Texan
Associated Cross New York
American Hawaiian Line
Navy Department
Postmasters Reappointed by President Amid Grade Changes
About 1,500 postmasters were reappointed today by the President, with grade changes in some cases. Among the reappointments was Postmaster Watson of Baton Rouge.
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Washington
Jan
Watson
Baton Rouge
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Monroe W. & R. Liquor Association
I. A
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Dan S. Lelion Detective Agency
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the Monroe Gas CO. Inc
Monroe, la
Best
Monroe Gas Co
CL. McHenry
Geo. G. Wiais
Geo. G. Weaks
Chas. Schulze
Kt. I. Prophit
Louis Lock
Briggs & McHenry
Webb Saloon
Broussard
A Cara
United Stytes
Labor Administration
the Home Company
Victor Teegerstrom
Lyceum
Jack Pickford
Tom Sawyer
Mark Twain
Julia Crawford
Svbers
Wm. D. Taylor
Mark Twain Company
Tom and
Huck
Gang
Billy West
William Farnum
Lyceum Orchestra
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