Louisiana newspaper men convene in Monroe for 26th annual meet
Monroe hosts the Louisiana Newspaper Men State Press Association for its twenty sixth annual convention with visitors from New Orleans and South Louisiana arriving by R R train. Mayor elect Dawkins and President Krebs welcome delegates as sessions begin in City Hall Council Chamber. The gathering includes many ladies and other state guests and public attendance is invited.
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State Press Association
Monroe
Louisiana
Iron Mountain
New Orleans
South Louisiana
States
W. E. Krebs
Lake Charles
First Presbyterian Church
H. D. Apgar
O. C. Dawkins
Apgar
Mr. Dawkins
Western Front Battles Spread as Allies Attack
British and Belgian fronts see offensive moves along Arras and Oise fronts while Germans launch counterattacks with heavy losses. Four ships, three neutrals, sunk near England with limited crew losses on the Denspier. Eastern front reports include Russians advancing near Kolomea and Austro-German movements in Galicia. Dubysa river changes hands five times amid fierce fighting. Tisonzo hinders Italian advance.
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Arras
Aiane
Oise
la Basse
Paris
England
Denspier
Pruth
Kolomea
Petrograd
Denister
Galicia
Dubysa
Tisonzo
Wounded British Soldiers Reported in Egypt
Berlin dispatch from June 8 cites Constantinople sources claiming at least forty thousand British troops wounded at Alexandria, Egypt, according to the Overseas agency.
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Berlin
The
Overseas Agency
Constantinople
Alexandria
Egypt
Press convention attendees and notable editors in Monroe
The Monroe news notes the arrival of New Orleans and South Louisiana delegates for the Louisiana Press Association meeting. It names J E Howe Jas Holt A J Frantz C H Trousdale Col Tom Holland L E Bentley Col John Dymond Col W E Krebs and Col Krebs as among the attendees. The report mentions illness illness keeping Mrs Trousdale away and Col Dymond’s Baton Rouge duties. Krebs arrives late to the gathering and delivers an address later praised in this issue.
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C. H. Trousdale
New Orleans
Louisiana
Cty
John Dymond
Louisiana Planter
Baton Rouge
Col. Dymond
Monroe
Louisiana Press Association
W. E. Krebs
Lake Charles
American Press
Association
Col. Kreks
The
News-Star
Government adjusts allowances for internees families
London reports a small revision in the payment scale for wives and dependent children of interned Germans and Austro-Hungarians. The wife receives 2.85 dollars under the new scale with an extra 0.45 dollars for each child.
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London
Cotton Up Two Points in New Orleans Close
New Orleans market closes with cotton prices two points higher for the day.
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New Orleans
Contrasting Gallipoli Accounts Report Differing Reverses
Turkish reports on the Gallipoli fight contradict Allied dispatches claiming serious Allied reverses. The Turkish side asserts setbacks for the Allies opposing their lines on the peninsula.
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Gallipoli
Peninsular
City Council Busy Session Details Meeting Actions
Monday night city council held a lengthy session addressing numerous questions and decisions. Officials debated budget items, zoning concerns, and public safety measures, with several motions anticipated for the next meeting.
Budget and ordinances discussed at city council meeting
The meeting covered the annual budget for next year presented by the financial committee and three fire department ordinances. Walter G. Kirkpatrick proposed an inventory and review of city utilities with $800 for preliminary work. Mrs. C T Stone urged collaboration with the United Charities Association and monthly funding of $1,500 to relief work.
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Fire Department
W. G. Kirkpatrick
Walter G. Kirkpatrick
Birmingham
Ala
Kirkpatrick
C. T. Stone
United Charities Association
Council
City council tightens fire response and budgets for year
Citizens filled Monday night council meeting as budgets for schools overdraft fire and police departments were outlined. Ordinances aim to curb firemen interference and grant fire apparatus right of way while bids for street car ads and a typhoid case prompt health recommendations.
Joint Meeting Between City Board and Civic League
City officials plan a joint session with the Civic League at City Hall to discuss local issues and civic projects. Residents are urged to attend and participate in the public portion of the meeting.
State Board Urges Urban Water and Sewer Plan
A joint meeting of Monroe’s City Board of Health and Civic League discussed improving health conditions through extended sewer coverage and better water supply. Dr. Oscar Dowling, president of the State Board of Health, spoke on sanitation while the Civic League plans to mobilize women for living-condition improvements.
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Urgeg
Onte
New City Board of Health
Civic League
Council
O'Cloc
Oscar Dowling
State Board of Health
New Board of Health
State Board
Monroe
Dowling
F. C. Bennett
City Board of Health
Federation of Women's Clubs
Louisiania
Monroe West Monroe steamboat project meeting called
United supporters of the Monroe and West Monroe steamboat venture announce a public meeting to appeal for immediate and united backing. The gathering is scheduled for Tuesday June 8 at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss past progress and future benefits.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Rp. m
Champer of Commerce
City Bridge Closure Scheduled Overnight
Beginning Tuesday night June 7th the traffic bridge between Monroe and West Monroe will close to vehicles from 9 p m to 6 a m Mayor H D Apgar announces the temporary shutdown through the period.
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Monroe
West Monroe
D. Apgar
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Clara Horton
Koskob
Jack
Aubrey & Kendig
Convention Personals
H. H. Ahrens
Times-Picayune
J. E. Howe
Shreveport Times
Jas. Holt
American Type Founders Co
A. J. Frantz
Shreveport Journal
Tom Holland
Greensburg
St. Helena
L. E. Bentley
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Sary
Chamber of Commerce
D. W. Faulk
Legislative Committee
DeSiard Street
City Board
City Hall
Milk Supply
Tage
P. M. Atkins
E. Bynum
N. Faulk
R. Downes, JR
J. M. Keller
Lyceum "Theatre
Sally Castleton
Edison
Miriam Nesbitt
Hearst Selig World News
Old Doctor
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Eddie Lyons
Victoria Forde
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