Arm Nation Mobilizes Volunteers for Global War Effort
Volunteers mass to battle for freedom as nations prepare for conflict. Democracies seek safety through unified defense and widespread mobilization.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
1
Registration Day Guides Nation to War Effort
Washington notes markRegistration Day as the United States readies for a national census of 21 to 31 year olds to determine military service. President Wilson urges unity. registrants face future drafting while the census begins a vast mobilization toward war.
Americans Registering for War Under Selective Draft
The United States moves to register roughly ten million men 21 to 31 for military service. Census and provost marshal estimates give figures by state, with Florida at about 196 675 and Louisiana 171 083. As noon passes, registration proceeds nationwide without disorder or organized resistance.
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Associated Prow
America
United States
United States Army
Census Bureau
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Holicey
Washington
Return of Alsace Lorraine Demanded
The French Chamber of Deputies in secret session adopted a resolution insisting on the return of Alsace Lorraine to France and reparations for damage in the occupied regions. It also supported creating a league of nations to preserve peace.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Alsace- Lorraine
France
League of Nations
City Plans First Section of Warehouses
City council approves funding for the initial phase of building wharves and warehouses. Officials allocate budgets for the project and outline steps to begin construction.
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Council
Monroe Approves 15000 for Wharf Facilities on Ouachita River
City leaders and business delegates urged the Monroe council to allocate 15 000 to begin wharf and warehouse construction to boost Ouachita river traffic. Officials stressed river capabilities remain key to freight and potential wartime rail asset shifts, with plans to study modern terminal designs before proceeding.
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Monroe
Ouachita River
Ouachita
Meyor Fiske
Jonroe
Fiske
B. H. Wolf
Chamber of Commerce
R. Downes
T. E. Flournoy
Charles Schulze
A. H. Borden
New Orleans Association of Commerce
Maupin
P. M. Atkins
Sam Kaplan
L. R. Powers
Ohio State Grants Record Commencement Diploma Count
At today's commencement in Columbus nearly one thousand graduates received diplomas, the largest in the university's history. The College of Agriculture led with 220 men and 68 women graduates.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
College of Agriculture
Liberty Bond Issue Urged at Mass Meeting
A mass meeting this morning appealed for a Liberty bond issue urging all citizens to enlist support. The event emphasized broad participation and collective effort to back the national defense program.
Patriot Rally Aims to Boost Liberty Loan Bond Purchases
A mass meeting at the edirt square presided by J H Trousdale urged men to buy Liberty Bonds as local Attorney Allan Sholare lamented small turnout. He urged participation and stated many parishioners could buy at least one bond on easy bank payment plans.
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Edirt Square
Liberty Loan
J. H. Trousdale
Fiest
Allan Sholare
Smail
Means Praises Negro Service and Army Heroes in Monroe
Rev. E. K. Means of the First Methodist Church lauds a large male congregation and predicts a future June 5 legal holiday. He extols the small regular army, cites soldiers who tamed yellow fever and aided the Panama Canal, and notes five supporting workers behind every soldier. He tells whites to acknowledge black registrants and ends with a continuation note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Means
First Methodist Church
Monroe
Mr. Means
Panama Canal
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Means
United States
Artillery Duel On French Front Intensifies As Guns Roar
The Associated Press reports a daily increase in British firing on the Piritieh front in France with trench raids and feints for position. A massive artillery duel is underway around Wytechret, stretching from Wytechret to the Vimy ridge over about thirty miles. The Russian situation remains confused as the American mission nears Petrograd and General Brusston is named Russia’s commander in chief.
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Piritieh
France
Wytechret
Wytachaet
Vimy Ridge
Mintieh
Petrograd
Brusstion
Russia
First Day Program Impresses Monroe Residents
A local program for the opening day drew positive reactions from Monroe residents, highlighted by enthusiastic attendance and favorable comments from attendees about the event’s organization and activities.
Chicago Lecturer Ralph Parlette Tonight at Local Hall
Albert and Martha Gale present a two hour program featuring Hawaiian and Indian entertainment. Vierna's Royal Hawaiian Singers perform native costumes at 8 pm, Albert and Martha Gale perform Indian acts at 8:30. Wednesday includes Youth's Chautauqua at 9:30, Chicago Male Quartet at 3, and Maud Willis dramatic recital at 3:30.
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Chicago
Albert
Martha Gale
Vierna
Royal Hawaiian Singers and Players
Albert and
Mar
Opening day of Monroes Lincoln chautauqua draws big crowd
The first day delighted Monroes residents with high class Hippie orchestra performances and a standout lecture by Ralph Parlette of Chicago on the University of Hard Knocks. Hawaii and Indian themed acts plus lectures by Dr Belt and Dr Gale highlighted the program as an assured week of attractions unfolds.
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Monroe
Ralph Parlette
Chicago
University of Hard Knocks
Wee Vierra
Royal Hawaiian Players
8. E. Belt
Athens
Albert
Martha Gale
Gale
United States
Parlette Aave
Mr. Edison
Maud Willis
John W. Kern
Indiana
British Warships Bombard Osten Naval Base
London reports British warships bombarded the German naval base at Osten on the Belgian coast. The admiralty says British forces were undamaged.
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London
Osten
Belgian
Admiralty
Italian Losses The Isonzo Front Reported
Vienna reports Italian losses on the Isonzo front at zero killed and wounded with prisoners. Farther activity grows near Jamano above Trieste as operations continue.
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Vienna
Isonzo
Jamano
Triest
Brazil Chamber Votes to Cable Congratulatory Message
Rio Janeiro June 5 The Chamber of Deputies authorized cabling a message of congratulations to the United States Congress on the arrival of the American squadron.
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Rio Janeiro
Chamber of Deputies
United States Congress
City Council Cuts Budget For City Operations
The city council reduced operating expenses by over 65 000 dollars, trimming budget allocations for city services and administration. The move affects departments including public works and municipal programs as officials seek fiscal balance.
City Budget Slashes Expenses After Court Bond Ruling
City adopts a businesslike budget reducing costs by about 65 000 for the next fiscal year. The plan cuts fuel costs by piping gas to the plant, consolidates streetcar operations to one supervisor, and trims staff across departments. The five mill bond tax may only be used for debt service due to a recent court injunction.
German Destroyer Sunk In Run Fight With Allied Squadron
The Admiralty announces a German destroyer was sunk and another damaged in a running fight with Commodore Tyrwhitt's squadron during June. Allied forces reported engagement with six German destroyers in the action.
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Freselanden
Wee
Tyrwhitt
Admiralty
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