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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1918

Page

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Germans Throw 200000 Men At Allied Lines In France

Allied defenders report heavy German use of artillery and fresh divisions along a 20 mile front from Montier to Noyon. German penetrations remain limited with several gains in Cavilly wood and Bessons sur Matz while French and American forces claim prisoners and indicate heavy German losses. Premier Clemenceau calls the day satisfactory as French left and right wings repulse attacks.

Associated Press France Yon Ontdidier Restance Amiens Foch Ments Cavilly Wood Bessons-sur- Matz Loussiares Marne

Labor Sees World Crisis In Federation Report

The American Federation presents its annual report citing a world crisis and outlining executive body actions. It notes ongoing labor concerns and policy implications for workers nationwide.

Comprrs American Federation

Amera army casualty list lists 74 names from Louisiana

Washington June 10 The Amer army casualty list today lists 74 names divided as follows: killed in action 13 died of wounds died in airplane accident 1 died disease 1 died of accident over cause 1 wounded severely wounded in a degree undetermined 7 The list included six officers and privates Howard Morgan and George Prine both of Covington La among those killed in action.

Washington Amera Army Howard Morgan Ge Prine Covington, la

British Troops Improve Position South of Somme

A night of quiet fronts with a notable local gain south of the Somme as British forces advanced near Buzencourt. London reports say the German attack targets Campeigne as part of the Paris campaign with emphasis on strategic heights near the Oise valley and the main rail and road to Paris.

France Associated Press Somme River Buzencourt London Campeigne Paris Oise

British Post Attacked Near Albert in Aveluy Wood

London reports German troops attacked a British post in Aveluy wood north of Albert. The War Office announced the attack last night and said the enemy was repulsed.

London Aveluy Wood Albert War Office

Shelling Around Paris Across June Bombardment

German aircraft continued bombing the Paris district in June as long range bombers delivered sustained shelling. The Paris area faced ongoing bombardment with reports of damage and air raid conditions affecting residents and defenses.

Paris

New Selective Service Rules Require Productive Work

A. L. Green of the Oklahoma draft board reports new selective service regulations effective July 1 require all registrants to engage in productive work or face immediate induction, with wide board discretion. The rules apply to food and drink service, elevator and club staff, game and entertainment workers, domestic servants, sales clerks, and gamblers. Idle registrants risk withdrawal of deferments, and penalties extend to fortune tellers and similar idlers. Local boards may summon idlers for review, with district boards and the president as appellate avenues. Reasonable excuses include illness, lack of opportunities, or domestic hardship.

A. L. Green Ouachita Draft Board Selective Service

McElwee To Stay on the Police Force

J Arthur Smith chairman of the Anti Vice Committee said McElwee will remain on the police force. The comment signals continued leadership amid ongoing discussions.

McElwee J. Arthur Smith Anti-Vice Committee

Court upholds curb on press distribution nationwide

Washington June 10 Federal court decrees banning newspapers from publishing articles deemed to embarrass the administration of justice were upheld today by the supreme court.

Washinon Federal Administration of Justice Supreme Court

Policeman Reinstated After Anti Vice Rally

Tom McElwee apologized for alleged abusive remarks after a raid on a funeral house. An Anti-Vice delegation planned to withdraw the dismissal request to Mayor Apgar, who said McElwee would be reinstated. McElwee attended the anti-vice rally and reportedly donated $5 to the committee fund.

Tom McElwee McElwee Apgar Smith Anti-Vice Committee

Death stalks in big Krupp factory

A London Times dispatch relayed from The Hague reports a black smallpox outbreak among Krupp factory workers at Essen with four to five deaths daily. The condition is attributed to under feeding and unsanitary plant surroundings.

Associated Press London London Times the Hague Germany Krupp Insen

New Class of Registrants May Enlist

Washington June 10 new rule allows men from the 1918 draft class to enlist in the Navy or the Marine Corps. Provost Marshal General Crowder announced the change waiving the need for order and serial numbers, which have not yet been assigned.

Associated Press Washington Navy Alarm c Corps General Crowder

Americans repulse heavy attack near Bouresches

General Pershing reports repulse of a heavy attack near Bouresches with severe enemy losses. Lively artillery fighting continues in the Chauteau Thierry and Picardy regions.

Associated Press Washington

Anti-Vice Rally Decrees Move to Close Immoral Houses

A Monroe anti vice gathering at city hall adopted a resolution urging city officials to revoke permits for former inmates running boarding houses in the East End. Speakers including Rabbi David Fichman condemned prostitution and urged police and judges to act, with residents urging closure and action against transport to immoral houses. CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE

East End IL. H. Henderson East Ind Henderson J. Arthur Smith David Fichman Monroe John Keller Ouachita Avenue Mnd Keller A. V Miller Apgar Leap Ryles Mr. Keller Eighth Oak Streets Miller Lehman

Casualties of Americans to Date Rise in War Report

Washington June 10 Casualties among American expeditionary forces thus far reported by General Pershing including Sundays list total 7 915 the war department announce Sunday in making public the first of the regular weekly summaries of casualties Deaths in action and from wounds disease accidents and all other causes numbers 2 92 while 4 046 men have been wounded and 842 are missing in action including men held as prisoners in Germany

Washington Pershing Germany

Survivors of Pinar del Rio Reach New York After Sinking

Captain Mc Kenzie and 16 crew members of the American steamer Pinar del Rio, sunk by a German submarine off Maryland, are rescued by a Norwegian steamship and landed in New York after a lifeboat ordeal about 70 miles off New Jersey.

New York McKenzie Pinar del Rio Maryland New Jersey

Lightning kills Caldwell laborer in Louisiana storm

A storm with rain and hail struck Columbia Louisiana yesterday afternoon. Anthony Williams a farm laborer for R R Redditt was struck by lightning and killed. The rain was welcomed though hail was light and scattered.

Columbia Laa Anthony Williams R. R. Redditt

Autocracy Must Die War Policy Urged by Labor Leaders

The American Federation of Labor report to the St Paul convention declares workers in war production are virtually part of the fighting forces. It warns no shop or field action should contradict war aims and no strike should occur unless justified to those risking life on the firing line in France. A crisis in world affairs is noted as the piece continues on page six.

Irge Monroe Tost Monroe Wells Fargo Express Co Juachita Natural Gas & Oil Company, Inc E. N. Florsheim St. Paul Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor France

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