River Outing and School Play Highlight Local Social
Social notes report a river outing hosted by Mrs. G B Oley for Mrs. Hal McGeorge and friends. Eager readers also attend the Saint H S seniors’ rendition of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night with strong cast performances and praise for staging and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Oley
Hal McCeorge
Weto
Mesdames
H. L. McGeorge
Wm. Scott
Flowers
Fert Williams
J. R. Gilhula
H. D. Tyiges
F. B. Surgaine
J. W. Mc Williams
J. C. Sedler
Henry Bernstein
R. B. Frizzell
Misses Blanch Baird
Norma Hall
Phyllis Cummings
Germany cannot pay reparations say minister in Berlin interview
London reports say Germany cannot meet the peace terms financially and the Allies cannot force payment. Dr Dernburg asserts Germany will not sign the terms. He questions President Wilson and denounces any peace of conciliation. Reparations may run to 250 billion francs, but survey needs delay. Plebiscite in Upper Silesia likely affirmative. Emperor's punishment and colonies unchanged. Lloyd George acts as his own reparations expert amid British divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Minnie Ruffin
Toby Belch
Herbert Levy
Emma Hogdspeth
Olivia
Genevra Washburn
Feste
Lloyd McDaniel
Andrew Aguecheek
Sebastian
Viola
Laura Fluker
Viola Louise Grisham
Lena Airoldi
Antonio
Carolyn Mulhearn
Orsino
Mlyria
London
Germany
Dernburg
Daily Mail
Berlin
Dernberg
Wilson
Lloyd George
French objections at meeting over reparations and treaty
A meeting of the commission discusses powers and instructions under the treaty draft. The French oppose setting a fixed reparations total, arguing any announced sum could unsettle the French public and cause upheaval. The supplementary agreement aims to meet these objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Upper Silesia
Eels in Monroe Water Mains Raise Health Concerns
Two men report finding eels in Monroe water mains and describe repeated incidents, about ten in recent months and roughly one per week, contributing to low water pressure. The eel display measured eight inches with pencil girth and prompted calls to the News Star building. Proposals include repairing intake screen openings and boiling water before use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Monroe
Peace Conference resumes work on German counter proposals
Paris June 7 Virtually all major commissions at the Peace Conference were in session today after leaders directed faster work. The Council of Our opened the day with continued discussion of German counter proposals as commissions on ports waterways responsibilities Belgium and Alsace Lorraine also held meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Council of Our
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
German Officials in Conference in Berne
The Berlin Gazette reports a joint conference in Berne Switzerland as the German national assembly meets with government members and the German peace mission to discuss the Versailles peace negotiations.
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Berne
Switzerland
German National Assembly
Versailles
Berlin
Stock ticker fragment reports mixed spots and prices
The fragment shows Spot 20.85 with quiet trading and a range of high and low prices including Vesty values. Notable figures include 29.50, 28.55, and 29.30 with closes around 28.85 and 28.25. Additional entries show 27.52, 28.25, 27.79, 28.03, 27.20, 27.89, and 27.45.
Market Quotes Liverpool and Oats Debris
Fragmentary financial notations show Liverpool market figures with July and Sept entries for high low and close. Oats prices for July appear with multiple bid levels and deviations in a rough chart.
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Meee A. Ts
New Orleans Cotton Market outlook and strike impact
L. L. Smith reports the week’s trend as downward due to better belt weather and a demand for spots. An uptick may occur if telegraphers’ strike resolves. otherwise prices could drop temporarily. Crop prospects remain modest with potential for a short crop if weather worsens, while world demand for cotton goods stays tight.
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New Orleans
Western Union
Europe
America
I. & B. Beer
Ten Citizens Murdered in Ireland Report Says
A report circulated in Paris claims at least ten Irish citizens were killed by soldiers or constables in Ireland. The coroner’s jury found the deaths wilful murder. The dispatch cites observers Frank Walsh Michael Ryan and Edward Dunne sending the report to President Wilson for Peace Conference scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Ireland
Frank P. Walsh
Michael Ryan
Edward F. Dunne
United States
Wilson
Peace Conference
Hesse Government Refuses to Recognize New Republic
Paris June 7 The government of Hesse orders officials not to pledge allegiance to the Rhenish republic amid tensions over the new regime. The move signals a stance against recognition as authorities seek to solidify control.
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Hesse
NEW Republic
Paris
Rhenish Republic
Army of Occupation Sees Fifty Thousand Recruits Secured
General March announced that fifty thousand recruits have been obtained for the Army of Occupation. Three-year enlistments remain more common than one-year terms, with June 7 reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Associated Press
Army of Occupation
March
Want Ad Notice in News Star Turns Up Readability Issue
A News-Star want ad fragment appears cheap but suffering from readability problems. The legible portion hints at a classified notice or vacancy, with unclear details and missing contact information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Rosuim
Western Union Wire Strike Looms as Union Calls Nationwide Action
President J Kokenkamp of the Commercial Telegraphers Union announced a nationwide strike upon reaching Chicago. The move targets Western Union and Postal Telegraph lines, following private operation orders by Postmaster General Burleson. Officials caution the impact on communications may be limited, while lawmakers push to repeal the wire control resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Kokenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
Chicago
Postal Telegraph-Cable Company
Western Union Telegraph and Cable Company
Konenkamp
Western Union Company
Burleson
Post Office Department
Western Union
New York
Newcomb Carlton
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Congress
Kellogg
Republican
Minnesota
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
N. C. Kingsbury
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Postmaster General
Kingsbury
Cummins
Senate
Western Union strike in Southeast called a complete failure
Atlanta reports President Newcomb Carlton says fewer than 300 Morse and multiplex operators quit. H C Worthen says operations run normally with some delays. Charles Mann claims about 3000 Southeast employees left, affecting railway telegraph work and threatening crippling effects. Union seeks bargaining rights and better pay. New Orleans dispatches show mixed office staffing during the walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegraph and Cable Company
Morse
Southeast
Western Union
H. C. Worthen
Southern Division
Charles F. Mann
Mann
Dity
Worthen
Western Union Operating Department
New Orleans
Cotton Exchange
Taxpayers urged to file complaints on parish valuations
Notice to all taxpayers announces review of parish assessments by the Board of State Affairs in Baton Rouge Louisiana during June July and August. Taxpayers with complaints about valuations are urged to file with the board for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of State Affairs
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Baton Rourge
Y M C A in Europe report on war work investigation
The first Army inquiry into war work organizations in France releases findings on Y M C A Knights of Columbus Salvation Army Jewish Welfare Board and Red Cross in the Gondrecourt area. It cites canteen management personnel supplies and free distribution issues and defends Y M C A against unfair criticism while praising its workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Overal Army
France
al Baker
National War Work Council of
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Jewish Welfare Board
Gondrecourt
Amy
L. B. Row
S&th
Red Cross
Dome
United States
A. FE. F
Department
Army
Knights of Columbus, Salvation
A. Ke. F
Lost gold cuff button set with diamond reward
Lost gold link cuff button set with diamond. Reward for return to Bo hemia Hotel. Also ads seek furnished three or four room apartment to rent and a three to five room house in West Monroe. A young lady seeks cashier or saleslady position with references. Address J. L. S., News-Star. XYZ, News-Star. C. V., News-Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohemia Hotel
Care News-Star
West Monroe
C. V. Care News-Star
Homes for sale in Shreveport area listings
Multiple properties offered by Abe Arent & Company include No 1 A six room residence at 217 N 4th St priced at 4000 with easy terms No 2 A five room house with modern conveniences and bath priced 2756 Fronting gravel road with alley in back No S A six room practically new home priced 8500 No 4 A new five room house priced 2050 No 5 In West Monroe a six room modern residence priced 3250 No 6 Boarding house near Iron Mountain depot with sixteen rooms priced 7500 Easy terms. Also wanted office space on ground floor DeSiard or Grand Street Box 1027. Lost 34x4 tire reward 3 dollars.
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Ate of
Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Sixth District Court
Charlotte Brenerd
Sarah Elizabeth
Ouachita
State of
Court House
Monroe
Allan Sholars
N. 4Th St
Flas
Aski
Iron Mountain Depot
Abe Arent & Company
Julius Lemle Co
Central
DeSiard
Grand Street
Shreveport
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Newt
W. J. Sutcliff
Fort Worth
Texas
Cammie
Marisnerite Kirkpatrick
West Side
Ouachita City
M Irs. W. A. Kirkpatrick
Pirkey
The
Baptist Church
E. K. Means
Secord
Clift
Presbyterian Church
L.l.smith Cotton Broker
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Liverpool
L. L. Smith
Daily Cotton Letter
Metropolitan Cafe
Monroe Storage Battery Co
H. R. Speea
Diamond Rubber Company
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Weaks Supply Company
North Third Street
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