06 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1918
Page
1
About 1500 people drowned or trampled to death when the Columbia carrying over 500 passengers struck an obstruction in the Illinois river near Peoria during fog and sank within minutes after steering at full speed astern. The voyage had started for Pekin and was half complete when the disaster occurred.
Fire wiped out seven tenant houses on the McHenry estate in Monroe early this morning, with a loss around 4500 dollars partly insured. A farm barn on Lover's Lane belonging to J W Johnston burned last night, with hay oats fertilizer and implements lost. origin undetermined.
Mangham Mobley Co offers fire insurance services with a call for rapid dependable handling. The ad emphasizes prompt assistance and reliable coverage for property protection.
About 60 local businessmen indicated their desire to join the season's trade expedition and participate in the planned travel. The initiative aims to explore new markets and opportunities for regional commerce.
All ladies interested in organizing a Canteen and Motor Corps in Monroe are requested to meet at Red Cross headquarters at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon July 8.
Washington notes say President and Secretarys Lansing Baker and Daniels with Admiral Benson held a conference on the Russian situation. No stated purpose given but the subject tied to potential American and allied intervention in Siberia after allied urging. A Chamber of Commerce trade trip is planned to depart Tuesday at 7 25 with dinner in Clarksville hosted by C E Slagh.
The House, with four votes against, adopts the Aswell resolution calling for government operation of all electrical communications during the war. The vote signals swift Senate consideration and makes final passage highly likely.
Sig Haas and Sons win a court case against Mrs Pauline R Bernhardt over a seven year lease at 250 dollars monthly. Judge Dawkins ordered a new front for the building not to exceed 8000 dollars and restrained Bernhardt from leasing to others. The New Citizens National Bank, linked to a 99 year lease plan, may pursue their own project elsewhere.
Police plan to place sirens on tall New York buildings to warn of possible serial attacks by the Germans. The city considers a Paris style warning with fire engines fitted with sirens. The siren voice travels about two miles.
Paris reports a German raid on the American sector in Lorraine at Xivray was completely repulsed with the enemy also shelling between Villers-Bretonneux and the Ancre river northwest of Amiens where Australians aided by Americans recently gained ground.
London reports nine young women from the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps were killed in the German bombing raid on British hospitals in France on May 30.
Caddo Gas Fitting Company signed a new contract with the local plumbers union. Effective Monday the shop will employ only union plumbers. The firm had previously adopted an open shop policy while other local concerns had joined the union in recent weeks.
Former New York City mayor John Purroy Mitchell dies in an aviator accident. Victim Tim of the crash is reported among those killed in the air disaster. Authorities investigate the deadly incident and control traffic around the crash site.
John Purroy Mitchell former New York mayor and aviation officer in the Signal Corps was killed at Gershner Field Lake Charles Louisiana He crashed from about 600 feet during a scout plane flight at 7 94 am Major Kirby commanded the field offered no cause Mrs Mitchell present but did not witness the accident body to be shipped to New York tonight
New York reports John Purroy Mitchell joined the United States Army as a flyer following his defeat in last fall’s mayoral re election. He served one term as chief executive of the city and would have turned 39 on July 19, making him the youngest New York mayor elected.
Western Union Telegraph Company employees sent a telegram to President Wilson declaring 100 percent loyalty to the United States and the company. They affirm willingness to "do our bit" though few in number.
The proposed telegraphers strike Monday is not expected to affect local service. Western Union management says no strike here and that Louisiana workers may strike without impacting Tim Postal operations locally.
Washington July 6 The American army casualty list issued today shows 423 names. Killed in action 15 died of wounds 2 died in airplane accident 1 died of disease 5 died of accident or other cause 1 wounded severely 17 missing in action 2.
State draft executives ordered local boards to immediately call for physical examinations of all new registrants placed in Class 1. District and local medical advisory boards will be instructed to speed their work so Class 1 men are available for the colors in August.
Washington reports a casualty list of 114 Marines. The breakdown shows 6 killed in action, 5 died of wounds, 20 severely wounded, 52 wounded with undetermined degree, and 14 missing in action.
The Osmanische Lloyd reports a tangible plan to connect Europe with Asia by bridging the Bosporus. The bridge will have separate tracks for a railway tram line and for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, spanning 4200 yards and rising 140 feet above sea level to allow the passage of large vessels.
The first group of white registrants begins July draft calls departing Monroe for Jackson Barracks New Orleans. Five Ouachita registrants depart with two more to reach seven total. names include Ruffin Lee McCauley Shelby William Smith James H Spillers Charles Sammons Jack Walker R F Mefook and 4 Natchitoches registrants. Stephen Lambert reports today and will depart this evening. James Lee Pierce is the seventh registrant expected.
London reports 17,300 casualities this week 2,700 killed or died of wounds others wounded or missing per official tally for the period ending today.
A fragment reports figures tied to March events and a reveal by Chloe Stare about troops in prayer, indicating a personnel or ceremonial moment with undisclosed scope and context.
Washington July 6 The war plan reports 2 500 000 American troops on fighting lines in Europe by early July with another million to ship. General March and War Council members warned of a new heavy German offensive on the western front as allied preparations continue.
Philadelphia July 6 The Food Administration says the rooster, king of the barnyard, is a nuisance in the simmer interfering with egg factory work and will be killed. They aim to reduce spoilage of eggs in hot weather by better candling handling and disposal of roosters.
Ottawa reports the Canadian vessel City of Vienna run aground on the Atlantic coast. All troops and crew were removed safely, and authorities fear the ship will be a total loss.
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