State Health Inspectors Begin School Physical Defect Examinations
Dr. H. B. White and staff launched a program in city schools to detect physical defects in children. About 400 pupils examined at Parish School with more to come, aiming to identify conditions and refer families to physicians for treatment if needed.
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Dr. White
Senis
H. B. White
State Board of Health
Eva Parker
Josephine McNally
White
Lave
West Monroe
Calhoun
Defective Teeth and Vision Findings From Parish School
The report on a parish school health inspection notes 18 of 279 pupils had defective teeth and 67 did not own toothbrushes. Vision checks found four of 279 wearing glasses, with suspected cases sent to specialists. The examination includes a full history and current condition in the report card.
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Dowling
State Board of
Heath
White
May Try 4 Car Men Tomorrow
City Judge Schulze stated the four imported street car workers, recently arrested, remain scheduled for trial tomorrow afternoon in his court. The cases likely move to Wednesday if District Attorney Odom is present, with deferments from last Wednesday to await his attendance. The men face charges under state law for operating cars locally without the required five days training on the Monroe street railway under an approved instructor.
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Schulze
Odom
Monroe Street Railway
President opposes war council plan as reorganization urged
President Wilson defended the war department's achievements and condemned congressional probes. He called proposals for a wartime council and centralized munitions control potentially harmful, arguing reforms should follow after effective reorganization already done. He praised Secretary Baker as a capable official and warned against delays from new legislation. The debate shifts to Congress with Chamberlain pledging to continue his fight. Advertising experts gather in St Paul for the Minnesota State Advertising Association meeting as wartime questions arise.
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Washington
Wilslon
Congress
War Department
Congressional
New York
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Baker
Senate
House
War Council
Capitol
Representative Dent
House Military Committee
Representative Kahn
White House
Senator Chamberlain
St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota State Advertising Association
War Casualties Reported From Pershing
General Pershing reports Corporal Walter Roberts was killed in action Sunday. He also lists deaths from pneumonia among American troops Corporal F.E. Jones and Corporal Steve Dore, with wives and homes noted, plus Corporal Kinnest L. Neymann of the signal corps and his father Aly P. Neyman of West Point Mississippi.
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Washington
General Pershing
Walter Roberts
Pershing
Jones
Peearlee Jones
Indiaola
Miss
Kirnest L. Neymann
Signal Corps
Aly P. Neyman
West Point
Nitrate at Cost Offered to Ouachita Farmers by U S Department
The U S Department of Agriculture will sell nitrate of soda to Ouachita parish farmers at 75.50 per ton free on board at port of arrival. Applications are through Parish Agent B. M. Jackson with no money due at application. funds cover cost minus freight and tag fee. Applications must be received by February 1.
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B. M. Jackson
Ouachita Parish
U. S. Department of Agriculture
War Industries Board
Food Control Act
Atlantic
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Jackson
Senator Stone Attacks Roosevelt In Senate Row
In a heated Senate session, Senator Stone launched a sharp attack on President Roosevelt drawing extensive comment from colleagues and observers. The exchange intensified partisan tensions as lawmakers debated policy and leadership.
Debated Charges Fly in Senate War Critique
Senator Stone denounces Republican leaders as politicizing the war and marshals Roosevelt as a key witness. Penrose and Willcox challenge the remarks while roiling questions about free speech and party loyalty amid wartime policy. Roosevelt is labeled a potent agent of the Kaiser by Stone.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Stone
Republican Party
Republican Senate
Penrose
Willcox
Republica National Committee
Roosevelt
Kaise
America
City Council Dismisses Adrogration Contract Dispute
In a sparsely attended meeting four councilmen hear a report from J. Harvey Trousdale about the Ouachita Natural Gas and Oil Company contract. The mayor explains the city plans a backup gas connection with Monroe Gas Company at the power house to ensure continued fuel supply.
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Messrs. Walker
Powers
Bernstein
Atkins
Ouachita Natural Gas and Oil Company
J. Harvey Trousdale
Harry Prophit
Ken Florsheim
Trousdale
Monroe Gas Company
Ouachita Natural Gas and Ol Company
Iito
Adeed
Th Ouachita Natural Gas and Oil Company
Howe
Case
Apsar
Vr Theus
Ouachita Natural Gas
Fragmentary Senate Debate on War Policy and Partisanship
The record shows Penrose criticizing Wilson and Roosevelt while Stone and Lodge engage in a partisan exchange. The Missouri senator’s remarks are described as a striking injection of partisanship into the war debate. Penrose expresses surprise at the prior statements by the chairman.
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Penrose
Wilson
Roosevelt
Stone
Lodge
Missouri
Episcopalian Synod Opens in Oklahoma City
Leaders of the Protestant Episcopal church gather at St Pauls Cathedral for the fifth annual Southwest Province synod. The three day program includes a silver jubilee celebration for Rt. Rev. Francis K. Brooke, bishop of Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Protestant Episcopal Church
St Pauls Cathederal
Province of the Southwest
Francis K. Brooke
Ollahoma
Control of Meat Supplies Expanded to All Plants
The Chicago packing house employees press for Government control of meat supplies now aims to cover all U S packing plants. Hearings before the President's mediation commission show the demand is viewed as a national necessity, beyond a local Chicago dispute.
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Associated Press
Washington
Jan
Chicago Packing House
United States
Chicago
Striving for Peace Amid War Front Line Activity
Reports from the European Front describe ongoing efforts for general peace by Austria Hungary and rising American reconnaissance in France. Allied notices say American observers join French pilots in training flights under combat conditions. Front lines see continued warfare west of the Vardar and clashes near Macedonian fronts with Greek counteractions.
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Associated Poly
Amercan
France
Berlin
Vardar
Gunboat Monocacy Repels Rebels Fire
Washington Jan 22 The commander of the gunboat Monocacy reported he returned Chinese rebels fire and silenced their guns. The gunboat was hit several times.
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Washington
China Attacks American Gunboat Near Hankow
Pekin January 2 report says a Chinese attack on an American gunboat near Hankow killed one sailor and wounded two others. The Monocacy returned fire and moved downstream toward Hankow after the strike at Kien Li-Die.
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Pekin
Chinae
Hankow
Bold Bandits Enter Jewelry Store Robbery in Detroit
Three bandits entered a jewelry store in Detroit this morning bound the manager and escaped with valuables estimated at 60 000 dollars. The incident occurred January 22. Police are investigating.
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Enr Aned
Detroit
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U.S. Senate
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