Capacity of ships limits American troop transport
Washington reports over 800000 American troops in France as of today with growth limited only by ship capacity. General George C. March, chief of staff, says the government expects one million men in France by July 1. The staff disclosed these figures in weekly briefings with newspaper editors and Senate military committee members.
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Washington
France
General March
War Department
Senate Military Committee
Cooperative potato shipments yield profits for Ouachita growers
B M Jackson announces cooperative potato shipments by Ouachita growers with 18 cars sent so far and six more planned. Potatoes graded 17 to 8?2 inches, 90 to 110 pounds per shipment, shipped weekly to St Louis and Chicago markets. Average shipping cost 60 cents per 100 pounds, prices exceed cost. 228000 pounds shipped, returns on about 20000 pounds averaging $1.85 per 100 pounds.
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B. M. Jackson
Ouachita
Kson
Chamber of Com
St. Is
Chicago
Jackson
Zigzag Tactics Help Allied Ships Evade Submarines
British submarine commanders endorse zigzag tactics used by Allied shipping to dodge U boats. Irregular courses and speed changes help evade pursuit, though faster craft remain Boult targets. London reports also note expanding roles for women in optics work making lenses and prisms for the army.
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Andon
London
City High School War Aid Totals Report
The News-Star records City High School war activities. Junior Red Cross funded supplies including 545 bandages 14 sweaters 25 wristlets 12 socks 14 helmets and 782 square for Belgian quilts. Contributions also include 375 to Red Cross furlough houses and Y M C A from primary grades 60 from servants 115 from class play 60 from high school and 13 000 thrift stamps sold. Liberty bonds owned by school 2 and by teachers 72. Alumni Association donated 30 to Red Cross.
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the News-Star
City High School
Red Cross
Alumni Association
City to Fund Repairs for 1918 Fair Buildings
The City Council finance committee visited the fair grounds to consider repairs for the 1918 fair in October. The Fair Association asked for 1000 dollars, but Mayor Apgar said 500 dollars should suffice and funds will be provided.
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Fair Association
Apgar
May refund money for street oiling
No word from the federal fuel administrator on permission to oil Monroe streets to curb dust this summer. Mrs. F. E. Kaliski heads the Housewives' League pushing the project and notes a letter was sent. The effort is being raised with State Fuel Administrator O Kelley, and funds may be returned if no definite approval arrives soon.
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Monroe
FE. Kaliski
Housewives’ League
O’kelley
American Ace of Aces Nears Record in Paris
Paris June 15 Sergeant David E. Putnam of Brookline Massachusetts is credited with five downed German planes on June 10 three officially confirmed two under investigation If all five are confirmed his total reaches 13 and would surpass Lieutenant Frank Bayliss of New Bedford as the American ace of aces.
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Paris
David E. Putnam
Brookline
Mass
Putnam
Frank Bayliss
New Bedford
Gillam to Preach at Baptist Church Tomorrow
Dr. J. W. Gillam secretary of State Missions Nash le Tenn will preach at the Baptist church at 11 a m and 8 30 p m tomorrow. Every Baptist is urged to attend these services and the public is cordially invited.
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R. Gillam
Baptist Church
J. W. Gillam
Nashle
Tenn
Probe into Forced Employment of German Officers in U S
Amsterdam reports Swiss legation in Washington asked to investigate compulsory work of German officers interned in the United States. Reichstag announcement cited by Wolff dispatch.
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Amsterdam
Washington
United States
Reichstag
Wolff Bureau
Building Permits Issued for Local Homes and Porch
Building permits listed include K. C. Stevens adding to a North Seventh residence valued at 190 dollars and Robert Layton building a Louise Anne residence valued at 2100 dollars. Mrs Fray Hudson constructs a North Sixth residence valued at 650 dollars and J L Kaliski adds a porch on South Grand valued at 200 dollars.
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K. C. Stevens
North Seventh
Washington and
Breard
Robert Layton
Louise Anne
Jackson
First
Fray Hudson
North Sixth
Hudson Lane
Stubbs Avenue
J. L. Kaliski
South Grand
Telemaque
Miro
Vienna Press Claims US War Motivated by Morality
Zurich reports a Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung editorial arguing the United States entered World War for moral reasons and condemning Germany’s Russia peace. It accuses Brest-Litovsk negotiators of imposing peace by force and questions Wilson's belief in a peace aligned with his principles.
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Zurich
Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung
United States
Germany
Russia
Berlin
Vienna
America
Europe
Brest-Litovsk
Wilson
Mayor Apgar Opposes Street Car Two-Op Measures
Mayor Apgar returned from Baton Rouge and voiced hope the bill requiring two operatives on street cars would not pass. M C Thompson and Rep Pipes oppose, with Sen Brown hinting at opposition. Webt remains home for the weekend as the bill moves to committee Tuesday night.
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Apgar
Baton Rouge
M. C. Thompson
Thompson
Representative Pipes
Ouachita
Mer Pipes
Monroe
Brown
Havin
Senate
Webt
Flying Squadron volunteers to canvass West Side wards
About 15 volunteers from Monroe join the flying squadron to canvass West Side wards on Wednesday and Thursday in support of the war savings campaign. Actual canvassing begins after ward meetings Tuesday afternoon or evening. Progress is reported east of the river, with citywide launch set for next week.
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Monroe
West Side
Allies Prepare to Meet Industrial Aggression by Germany After the War
Washington reports Allied leaders studying postwar industrial threats from Germany. France Italy and others consider nationality and trade registers to curb imports and prevent disguised exports. Plans include personal and trade registers and a national mark on all goods. A proposed Baltic Black Sea canal would boost German access to markets and cut transport distances.
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Germany
Washington
France
Italy
Ter
Spain
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Switzerland
Hungary
Black Sea
Baltic
Lubeck
Fine Tribute to Flag Paid at Elks' Service
A Flag Day program at the City School auditorium, under the Elks lodge, honored Old Glory with songs, readings, and a keynote address by John H. Overton of Alexandria. The event highlighted unity, democracy, and wartime sacrifice as shared national duties.
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Elks’ Service
Elks’ Lodge
John H. Overton
Alexandria
J. M. Cobb
The
Elks
C. W. Day
Columbia
Kate Smith
H. H. Russell
Esquire
H. G. Prophit
Jed G. Hudson, Jr
Harry Oliver
Guy Manners
Bread Supply for Russians Threatened by Rail Cuts
Czecho-Slovak troops temporarily sever railway links between Siberian grain stores and Moscow and Petrograd, threatening bread rations already in short supply. The disruption hampers transfer of grain essential to civilians and war effort.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Siberia
Russia
Petrograd
British Officer Charged With Conspiracy
London June 15 Charles Alfred Vernon said to be employed in an important ministry of munitions role was charged in Bow Street police court this morning with conspiring with Sir Joseph Jones former lord mayor of Sheffield recently arrested on a charge of having communicated information useful to the enemy.
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London
Charles Alfred Vernon
Ministry of Munitions
Bow Street
Joseph Jones
Sheffield
Gas shells bombarded German lines on Marne front
American batteries in France fired thousands of gas shells at German positions along the Marne front northwest of Chateau Thierry in retaliation for a German gas attack. The action came as Allied forces pressed the offensive after the German release.
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Marne Front
France
Asociated Press
Chateau Thierry
Pershing Reports Downing Two Enemy Planes
Washington reports General Pershing announced two enemy aircraft were downed by American aviators. He noted heavy shelling on the northwest flank near Chateau Thierry but nothing else of significance.
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Washington
Pershing
Chateau Thierry
Front activity near Oise and Montdidier reported
Paris reports artillery action on both sides last night between the Oise and Montdidier with gunfire also noted south of the Arene and west of Rheims in the Champalit Bligny sector. No infantry actions occurred.
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Paris
Oise
Montdidier
War Office
Dey
Arene
Rheims
Champlat-Bligny
British Scots force captures 600 prisoners near Bethune
British and Scottish battalions conducted a local operation north of Bethune on the Flanders front. The War Office reports more than 600 prisoners taken in the action last night.
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London
Bethune
Flanders
War Office
Overton Voices War Support and Allied Loyalty
In a speech praising the war effort and allied leaders, Mr. Overton criticizes Congress for political criticism that hampers government war activity. He upholds the South, lauds the draft, and honors President Wilson while imagining America’s postwar navy and universal military training. He hopes Old Glory leads allied banners to victory at Berlin.
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Overton
Congress
Southland
South
United States
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Rhine
Berlin
America
Rumors of Crisis in Austria Spur International Alert
London reports circulate of a potential crisis in Austria with no confirmed details. Semi official Fabra agency in Madrid cites private sources signaling grave events while Austrians press for peace at any price amid uncertain reports from Amsterdam.
Official Visit 10 Berlin May Be Important
Amsterdam reports tension in Austro Hungarian German affairs as Baron Burien the Austro Hungarian foreign minister travels to Berlin. The journey is viewed as potentially critical amid growing diplomatic strain.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
Baron Burien
Bernice Man on Casualty List
The American army casualty list announced today includes 61 names with 4 officers. Private Govan B. Reagan of Bernice Louisiana died of wounds and Private Oliver Prince of Morton Mississippi was severely wounded.
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Washington
Govan B. Reagan
Bernice
Oliver Prince
Morton
Miss
List of American marine casualties announced
Washington reports 63 names split as eight killed and 55 wounded severely with sixteen officers named. Private William A. Bass of Collins Mississippi was among those named.
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Washington
William A. Bass
Collins, Miss
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