Pershing and Party Arrive Near London After Uneventful Voyage
Major General Pershing and party arrived near London after an uneventful crossing. American destroyers escorted the flotilla. a guard of honor and band greeted the group. Pershing praised the escort through danger and expected a significant American role on the western front.
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British Port
Oral Pershing
St.f
Copedo Boat Rovers
War Office
General Pershing
Neral Pershing
Pershing
Pershing Leads 198 Officers and Men to France
General Pershing arrived in England with 198 officers and enlisted men plus attaches. The party sailed without publicity and will inspect French campsites and arrange troop reception. Officials will not disclose composition or arrival dates beyond a division of regulars with Marines sent at earliest possible date.
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Washington
Pershing
England
Pershig
France
Reg Uiars
British Break German Line With Massive Mine Attack
British forces launched a dramatic assault along a nine mile front from Ypres to Armenieres, using mines of one million pounds of explosive. The attack captured Messines Wychaete and Osttovorne villages, with over 5,000 German prisoners and heavy artillery gains. Allied troops pressed eastward despite German resistance. In the Chemin des Dames area French understudied, while Austrians and Italians clash in the Carpathian region and Viapoco front.
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Ypres
Armen- Gieres
Messines Wysehaete
Niles
Messines
Wyschaete
Kritich
Wyechaete
Ostteteverne
England
New Zealand
St. Quentin
Chemin Des Dames
Carao
Vipacco
Jamain
Vienna
Rome
San Salvador Devastated by Major Earthquake and Volcano
A San Salvador earthquake and volcanic eruption left the city in ruins with more than sixty thousand residents displaced or sheltering in the streets. Reports from Tegucigalpa and San Salvador indicate widespread destruction across nearby towns and sustained aftershocks, with no deaths yet confirmed and US diplomatic records saved.
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San Salvador
Reins
N Juan
Celsur
Sanatella
Tegucivalpa
Quezalupeyre
Nejapa
Sechicot
Pacenal
Armentos
Mejicanos
Washington
Long
United States Legation
Monroe Grocer Co Subscribes for Liberty Bonds
The Monroe Grocer Co announces a total Liberty Bond commitment of 2500 for itself and its employees in Monroe and Ruston in 1917. A list of subscribing employees is provided, naming numerous individuals by name and role in the company.
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Ors
Monroe Grocer Co
Liberty
Mroe
Ruston
Monroe Hrocer Co
B. Handy
R. Downes, Jr
W. M
Explosions Reported Near London During Early War Attack
London eyewitnesses recount powerful detonations heard by David Lloyd George, Britain’s prime minister, as the attack on Wyschaete bend proceeded after his 3 o clock pre dawn orders. The premier and household members heard the blasts from his residence.
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Fagland
London
Wyschaete Bend
David Lloyd George
FOR SALE OR TRADE Cadillac Touring Car Rebuilt Cos Model
An advertisement offers a rebuilt Cadillac touring car for sale or trade. The seller states the model is a cos rebuilt unit and seeks trade options. No additional details on price or condition are provided in the available text.
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Cadillac
British Offensive Delivers Early Gains at Messines Ridge
British forces opened a strike along the Messines Ridge in Belgium, advancing on a front of about one mile. Reports from London say the attack surprised the Germans who anticipated action, with objectives reached on schedule and prisoners taken as the bombardment began.
Allies holding ground in Belgium and northern France
Allied forces press the German line in Belgium with strong British gains the British reportedly holding captured ground and taking thousands of prisoners. German counterattacks are weak as the British shelling destroys many guns and inflicts German losses. French fronts near St Quentin see artillery duels while Russia reports War Minister Kercanky greeted warmly on his tour.
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Belgium
Teutons
France
St. Ouentin
Russia
Kercanky
Union National Bank Receiver Thomas Leaves for New York
Receiver H F Thomas of the Union National Bank will depart for New York to reside after accepting a city position. The final 40 percent depositors’ payment, amounting to 106 394, will be made by his assistant R O Grant as checks arrive from Washington. The bank closed June 9 1915 and Thomas has led the paying of depositors and final asset sales to a stockholder company. Thomas and Mrs Thomas will relocate to New York City, leaving Monroe with mixed goodwill and a record of retiring accounts.
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H. F. Thomas
Uniion National Bank
New York
Thomas
R. O. Grant
Union National Bank
Washington
Hde
Monroe
Mr.Thomas
Mrs. Thomas
New York City
Brooks' Band Here Tonight At Chicago Concert
Brooks' band performs in Chicago tonight with afternoon and evening concerts from a famous local organization. The event features notable musicians and a lively program for fans in the city.
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Chicago
Lecture Makes a Hit by Dr Eaton at Wiscontin
A well attended lecture by Dr Eaton of Wiscontin drew strong interest tonight. The speaker discussed profit motives and practical guidance in a campus setting, sparking questions from attendees about future lectures and research collaborations.
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Robert Perry Shepherd Telin Veoptie
Monnie
Dr. Eaton
Wiscontin
Coming Events Tonight and Saturday Schedule
Tonight at 8 Brooks' Chicago band performs followed by Dr. E L Eaton talk and more music. Saturday morning hosts Youth's Chautauqua. 3 PM brings Emerson Winters Company entertainment and 3 45 PM features Mrs A C Zehner of Texas on American Ideals.
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Brooks
Chicago
E. L. Eaton
Emerson Winters Company
A. C. Zehner
Texas
Monroe Chautauqua Highlights Dr Shepherd and Musical Acts
Dr. Robert Perry Shepherd addressed Monroe on three sessions urging practical civic progress and child development themes at the Chautauqua. Brooks' band, the Schechter Quintet, and Emerson Winters Company provided concerts and piano monologues with lectures by Dr E L Bator and Mrs A C Zehner noted for community work.
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Robert Perry Shepherd
Monroe
Chautauqua
Shepherd
Chamber of Commerce
Apgar
Chauteuqua
Schechter
Ita
Brooks
Chicago
Sousa
United States
E. L. Bator
Madison
Wisconsin
Eaton
Lincoln Chautauqua
Brooks’ Band
Emerson Winters Company
A. C. Zehner
Texas
Tap Wong
Peasants Urged to Sacrifice for Russia in Congress
In Petrograd on June 8 peasants adopted a resolution urging the army to submit to discipline and defend Russia, stressing the duty to sustain fighting strength. In Dallas the Federal Reserve Bank district gives Liberty Bond guidance highlighting tax advantages and safety for certain investors.
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Petrograd
Urgia
Russia
Dallas
Texas
Federal Reserve Bank
Liberty Bonda
United States
J. W. Hooper
Three Auto Accidents Mar City Afternoon
Three automobile crashes disrupted the afternoon in different city areas. A boy on DeLlard Street was struck and injured. A street car collided with a car at Jackson and Calypso streets, causing damage but no serious injuries. A Bethune from Arkansas toppled his car at St John and Calypso, trapping the driver briefly with minor injuries.
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C. A. Green
DeLlard Street
Jackson
Calypso
Bethune
Arkansas
St St
Ouachita Natural Gas & Oil Company Expands Capital and Plans Laying Mains
The Ouachita Natural Gas and ON Company, Monroe, amends its charter raising capital from 100000 to 200000. It owns two gas wells and a pipeline, with pipe shipped to lay mains in Monroe. To avert coal shortages, it will construct a temporary line to the city power plant at its expense. It plans to deepen Well No 2 on the Smith lease to 3000 feet to test for oil if needed.
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Ouachita Natural Gas & ON Company, Inc
Monroe
City
Lieber
Smith
City Budget Changes Implemented After Council Meeting
The city council approved a budget with major staff cuts and consolidations. Allen Jones loses city electrician post, foreman of the car barn is abolished, electrician duties merge with the car barn and light plant, and several staff reductions occur in police fire street departments.
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Allen Jones
Police
City rail changes cut salaries and appoint new superintendents
One man from the engineering department and two from the car barn join a sale of five head of stock. Other changes and combinations will reduce the salary accounts about £86,000 a year. Tom Adams will be made superintendent of the street railway in place of J. M. Brothers.
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Tom Adams
J. M. Brothers
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