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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
13
In a wartime broadcast supporters urged the public to back President Anin and defend their country. Officials called for unity and continued loyalty amid ongoing national challenges.
The schedule lists concerts and lectures starting at 8 tonight with the Fehdoeder Quintet and Dr Shepherd. A Friday youth event, Brooks' Chicago Band, and lectures by Dr Exton and Senator John W Kern of Indiana follow. Kern urged national unity and support for government aims in the war and democracy.
An Allied report from France dated June 7 describes British forces advancing near the Mas ee-Wytschaete ridge. It notes the capture of villages including Mes Lenfer and Zareeba and a massive mining operation that dropped about a million pounds of high explosives on German forward positions.
The program featured patriotic addresses with applause, a Chicago Male Quartet performance, a successful showing by Miss Willis in The Fortune Hunter, and plans for the Schroeder Quintet. Dr Robert Perry Shepherd spoke on Babies and Folks and Efficiency and Democracy, with a Chamber of Commerce event and Monroe hotel dinner. The Brooks band and Dr K Ebhinton lectures were also announced.
The Ouachita parish census shows Black residents registering 1275 with 704 claiming exemption, while 1249 native white residents had 732 exempt. Overall parish registration reached 2551 with 1497 exemptions as ward wise tallies follow.
A special to The News from Dallas dated June 7 urges immediate and decisive support for war bonds in the Eleventh Federal District. J. W. Hooper, Deputy Governor of the Federal Reserve Bank, calls on wealthy men to double subscriptions and all willing workers to devote time to selling bonds, arguing the nation faces heavy indemnities if Germany prevails. He cites figures from Secretary McAdoo and stresses personal solicitation as key to success.
German ruler declares the United States must pay indemnities as part of postwar settlement. The statement frames reparations as a key condition for peace and national responsibility.
New Orleans June 1 Judge Paul Lache of Donaldsonville is reported as interim appointee to the vacancy on the supreme bench caused by Justice A D Land's death. The court circle understands Lache tendered and accepted the post.
Rumors place Judge Charles V. Porter of Natchitoches as a candidate with a late week or Monday announcement. Other potential nominees include Lynn K. Watkins of Minden, Sydney Herold, Senator Jean R. Smith, Judge John R. Land, Judge R. B. Dawkins of Ruston, Judge D. N. Thompson of Harrisonburg, and former Governor Luther E. Hall who may not have reestablished residence in New Orleans. A crowded field may arise before the 1918 congressional election.
By Associated Press Springfield Mo June 7 seven persons arrested in connection with an alleged plot to kidnap the jewelry and baby of a St Louis munitions maker still deny kidnapping the baby Lloyd Keet. The infant has not been returned.
The News-Star joins Chamber of Commerce efforts urging investment in Liberty bonds as a patriotic duty. It promises to publish lists of purchasers and decliners to expose financial slackers while reassuring the poor who cannot buy bonds.
The American steamer Silverheed fought a submarine in the Mediterranean on May 20 after exchanging sixty shots the submarine disappeared. A dance is planned at the Riverside Club Friday at eight by the June Committee.
A campaign for a new commerce finance center advances with plans for expanded work. Officials describe the proposal as creating 000 member institution and outline steps toward funding and construction.
The Finance Committee of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, led by W. L. Ethridge, announced a goal of 500 members and a working fund of 10 000 dollars for the coming year. The campaign aims to strengthen civic and commercial activities, broaden publicity, and support city development through a robust, well financed organization. The group plans a broad membership drive next week and outlines a general program to guide the year’s work.
Washington hosts a great reunion parade as ten thousand Confederate veterans march historic routes. President Wilson reviews the line from the court of honor while crowds fill streets and offices close for the holiday.
A compact fragment lists individuals including Kills, Herman Metiuire, C A Smith, Ivy Fault, Henry Thompson, F D Hibbs, P A Poag, L L Idebor, W 4, Bvrett, C D Oakley, C BE, Faulk, and Henry Hap in an unidentified local notice.
The Mafin announces a large American transport with wheat for American troops is convoyed by U S warships off the French coast. Preparations are under way for the reception of American troops as French and Washington officials confirm Jupiter arrived with ten thousand tons of wheat and supplies for American forces.
U S warships entered a French port today delivering supplies for American fighters. The arrival underscores ongoing support as crews maneuver in allied harbor waters and reinforce combat readiness.
British forces launch a nine mile front attack along the Messines Wytschaete ridge between Ypres and Lille, reporting early successes while pressing the Arras front. French activity is quiet northwest of St Quentin, and Kronstadt unrest in Russia appears resolved as Kerensky tightens control. Indications of growing American involvement appear with transports and base preparations for U.S. troops.
London dispatch reports a British morning offensive on a nine mile front between Messines Wytsl and Wytechaete. Forces probe all first objectives and advance on much of the front with numerous prisoners arriving at collection stations.
London reports that British aircraft dropped bombs on the airfield at Nieuwmunster on the Belgian coast. All machines returned safely.
A rebuilt 1914 Cadillac five passenger touring car is offered for sale or trade. Will trade for real estate or sell at a bargain. Terms to right party. Contact Groves Brown at phone 901 by date 6-31.
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