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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
1
King Constantine abdicates as Greece submits to Entente Allies demands ending his reign. The political crisis follows military defeats and international pressure, prompting a royal line of succession and government reorganization in Athens.
Reports say Constantine I abdicated in favor of his son Alexander amid pressure from France Great Britain and Russia. Alexander’s succession would exclude Crown Prince George, with Greek officials and Premier Zaimis arranging a rapid departure for exile via Switzerland after talks in Athens.
Washington on June 15 President fileon intervened in the congressions controversy delaying final passage of the 2,281,000,000 war budget bill. A letter to Chairman Padgett was noted as part of the effort to move the measure toward approval and a possible signing.
House and Senate actions center on a naval base at Hampton Roads. Secretary Daniels stressed the need for the site and the budget bill was modified to acquire the old James town exposition site for the station, with the president authorized to take over at up to 1 206 050 dollars. The Senate is expected to concur Wednesday. War department contractors face unpaid bills risking bankruptcy.
In Washington on June 15 Bishop Shahan presided over exercises in McMahon Hall where about 260 diplomas were awarded across all departments. Many senior class members could not attend due to active military service.
In New Orleans on June 15 Attorney General Coco issued three opinions. The first blocks the finance committee from drawing pay and mileage for its monthly sitting. The second says the board has no legal authority to name a vice president who could not perform president duties and draw pay. The third holds newspaper publishers in Louisiana responsible for the wording of advertisements, alongside advertisers, in response to Dr. Dowling’s anti nostrum campaign.
A wartime appeal urges every American to support the war effort by buying Liberty Bonds. The speaker warns of German aggression and calls on citizens to contribute financially if unable to enlist, promising the bond as insurance against future retribution and urging immediate action.
A call urges wealthy men to contribute to funding and provisioning for soldiers, stressing the duty of affluence to properly equip and sustain the brave troops.
Special to The News-Star Dallas June 13 urges wartime Liberty Loan support in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District. It warns 500000 registrations June 5 and only 25000 subscribed, calling on men and especially wealthy landlords to act. appeals to women and civic leaders to persuade communities, noting the need to fund soldiers and defense.
A letter from J. W. Hooves, Deputy Governor, Federal Reserve, Dallas, asks if the Patriot ism of a city section was over estimated and warns that subscribing the room or resigning rights as American citizens could be required. The complaint centers on a 125 000 balance and governance accountability.
The Federal Trade Commission recommends pooling of newsprint production and imports under a government agency to sell to publishers at a fair profit. It urges Canada to form a similar pool and seeks agency legislation to enforce the plan. If 1917 consumption matches 1916, consumers face a $25,000,000 price rise, with half as extra profit to manufacturers, and the voluntary pricing agreement has collapsed due to lack of authority.
Associated Press reports pronounced submarine activity with two large vessels sunk and 199 lives lost. General Pershing and staff have arrived in France as American troops join the war effort. The Russian mission has reached a Pacific port, while British forces push on a two mile front near Messines and Lens as French artillery remains active.
New Orleans June 13 Insurance circles report a major shake up in the Louisiana fire prevention bureau. The board of directors forced the retirement of secretary Sol Bloodworts, who has served since the bureau’s founding 16 years ago. Chief engineer 8 F Lawton quit in solidarity along with Miss Mary Hloodworth, as president to the secretary. Longstanding friction over alleged arbitrary rate making is cited as the underlying dispute.
The South Atlantic liner Sequans, owned in Paris, with 550 passengers aboard, was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic with the loss of 190 lives. Among the passengers was a detachment of the Senegalese rifles.
A report notes Monroe failed to raise the full allotted amount in the Liberty Loan campaign. Residents and local officials are planning appeals for additional donations as the fund drive continues.
Citizens are urged to volunteer and take up municipal allotments before noon Friday to safeguard the town's reputation. The call emphasizes patriotic duty and features young volunteers who stepped forward to fight for the community.
Lake Charles on June 15 reports the local Liberty Loan committee after eight days of campaigning has over two hundred subscribers and is expected to reach the pledged goal by tomorrow night led by chairman Guy Beatty.
Citizens and firms in Monroe face a shortfall in Liberty Bond subscriptions as of noon with 511 buyers totaling about 156 000 dollars and a remaining gap near 109 000 dollars. Banks report substantial appliance totals and ongoing committee work aims to raise public purchases before Friday noon to restore the city’s patriotism record.
Washington June 15 subscriptions to the Liberty Loan totaled 1.646 billion dollars as of 11 o clock this morning, based on the Treasury Department’s official tabulation in Washington.
Paris reports General Pershing was warmly greeted as June 12 events unfold. In Washington officials cite Russia's provisional government troubles easing and the Root commission may influence Petrograd as World War I pressure remains high.
Washington June 13. Russia's mission to the United States led by special ambassador Boris A. Bakhleteoff has landed at a Pacific port. The party of about forty will pause in Seattle before moving on to Washington.
Philadelphia reports the Liberty Bell will ring once to launch the liberty loan with Mayor Smith striking the bell with a golden hammer. Telegraph news will flash nationwide as chimes and whistles call for subscribers. The Philadelphia Federal Reserve district trails about 70 million dollars short of its 250 million allotment.
Detroit June 12 Richard H Welde of the New York Tribune criticized Treasury McAdoos Liberty Loan distribution policy while Walter Brinkham of Duluth scored him. Welde said the bond issue if properly handled would have been subscribed six times over Washington was a bond factory but selling organization failed. A resolution pledging congress clubs to devote one day to selling the next issue was adopted.
Washington June 13 The Senate Agriculture committee ordered reported favorably a bill to conserve food supplies by prohibiting manufacture of intoxicating beverages including distilled spirits and malt liquors during the war. The measure would also authorize the president to requisition existing distilled spirits to conserve food or supply hospitals and other war needs.
General Pershing landed at Boulogne this morning and is expected to reach Paris tonight in a decisive wartime movement reflecting Allied coordination during the ongoing campaign in France.
Leyland liner Angelia sailing from Boston to Liverpool May 30 was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. Crew saved. attack time and location not disclosed. Anglia and cargo valued at 2,186,000 dollars.
June 12 Chicago Sr. reports over one hundred degrees conferred at the 103rd convocation. The address was delivered by Dean Charles A. Husen of Leland Stanford Jr. University.
New Orleans June 12 Dr G W Mertin of Arnoudville says he has the support of Dr J T Abehire of Vermillion Parted and now holds four votes to Dayreswa with President Dewling not committed.
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