Strong Appeal Boosts Dallas Bank Night Run
The appeal rate remained high as the Dallas bank reported solid support during a night run, with lenders backing the campaign and investors showing continued confidence in the financial institution.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
1
Liberty Bond drive cited as record public support grows
June 16 report from The News-Star records strong Liberty Bond sales with $3,600,000 shortfall noted in one district but praise for patriotic response. Bankers committees urge continued public purchase and quick distribution before next issue. Officials promise ongoing Liberty Bond sales and further issues as war funds flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ial
The
News-Star
Dallas
Texas
Liberty Bond Subscriptions Prompt Bank Guidance
Telegrams from Ouachita National Bank Monroe La raise question of publishing names of Liberty Bond subscribers. Officials reply it is inadvisable to reveal subscriber lists without consent. Treasury and Comptroller confirm policy, and War Loan Committee letter explains best banking practices for sale of Liberty Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Bond Fund
First War Loan
Ditor News-Star
Monroe
Phn Skelton Williams
McAdoo
Treasury Leartment
Nswer
Ouachita National Bank
Washington, D. C
Nks
Liberty Bonds
Treasury Department
Williams
American Bankers Association
Bankas
Lele Iove
Reso Bard Receiv
Bond subscriptions in Monroe exceed city allotment
The passage notes Monroe is believed to have taken more than its share of Liberty Bonds, estimated at 6 percent of banking capital. It calculates the city’s portion at about 240000 dollars, with best estimates suggesting higher subscription levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Caldwell Parish Buys Liberty Bonds
The Caldwell Bank reports Caldwell Parish residents have applied to purchase 10 500 of Uncle Sam Liberty Loan Bonds signaling strong patriotism from a fiscally modest community. A road project survey from Columbia to Monroe reaches the Caldwell Ouachita line with $45 000 in funds raised to begin construction mid summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Caldwell
Caldwell Bank
Caldwitl
Monroe
Ouachita
Belgium Mission Arrives in Atlantic Port
The Belgium mission to the United States arrived today led by Baron Monchur, former minister to the United States and head of Belgium’s political bureau in Havre. Others include General Leclercq, Hector Carlier, Major Osterrieth, Count D Urdel, Jean D. Martens, and Monchur’s American wife, daughter of Anners Claxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlantic
Belgium
United States
Baron Monchur
Foreign Office
Havre
General Leclercq
Hector Carlier
Osterrieth
Count D’urdel
Jean D. Martens
Barong Monchur
Eughter
Aaners Claxton
Running Fight With U Boat Ends In Sinking
American tanker steamship is sunk by submarine after a running fight. Navy reports indicate heroics by crew during the engagement, with details of evasive maneuvers and the submarine attack.
German Sub Defeats American Tanker In Open Clash
American naval gunners failed to hit a German submarine that destroyed the tank steamship Mogeni after a running fight in the war zone. Four crew members died, 43 survivors were rescued by a passing steamer, and the submarine commander showed courtesy to the vanquished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shrezeen
Germany
Moreni Sunk by German Submarine After Two-Hour Fight
The Moreni, an American tank steamer, was sunk June 12 after a two hour battle with a German submarine off the coast. Four crewmen died, including oiler Cunningham of Brooklyn, wireless operator Curran Jr of New York, and fireman Geisen. The vessel burned as crew abandoned in lifeboats during the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moreni
State Department
Department of State
Award Cunningham
Brooklyn
G. Curran, Jr
New York
KE. Moustner
A. Geisen
Submarine Duel Ends With Allied Rescue of Crew
After a fierce engagement, the submarine crew fought bravely and were rescued by a passing steamer. Forty three of the original forty seven crew members were landed, with six slightly wounded sent to hospital. The German captain congratulated the American for the valiant defense and all attackers were saved.
Senate Finance panel orders Lever bill report without recommendation
Washington June 16 Senate Finance committee acts on President Wilson food control bill by ordering the Lever measure reported without recommendation. The move follows the president's demand for immediate action on food control legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Senate Finance Committee
Senate finance panel weighs tax on newspaper profits
Washington reports the Senate Finance Committee may revisit plans to levy a 5 percent tax on net profits of newspapers and magazines instead of higher postage or an advertising tax, as part of the war tax bill revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
British Strike Expands Across Northern France Front
The British press reports a broad offensive along most of the northern France line as Marshal Haig readies a larger operation. Berlin confirms retirements in multiple sectors. Italians prepare to resume against Austria and bombard Carinthia. European instability threatens Spain, with rumors of a revolutionary army movement. French observers note continued German raids on the Meuse heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Marshal Haig
Berlin
Carinthia
Spain
Meuse Heights
Arrival of American Troops Expected in 1918
Copenhagen dispatch notes German press claims that U S forces will reach France in 1918. A staff lecturer says Americans will be treated as negligible due to transport and supply difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Berlin
United States
France
Germany proposes peace to Russia via Swiss official
From Stockholm a special to the Demokrats reports Germany has made a peace offer to Russia through a member of the Swiss Federal Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
The
Demokrats
Germany
Russia
Federal Council
Transport Annum Sunk in Ionian Sea Escort Torpedoed
Paris reports the transport Annum was torpedoed and sunk in the Ionian Sea on Monday while under escort. There were no casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Annum
Ionian Sea
British and German Fresh Engagements Reported
Berlin reports fresh engagements between British and German forces in the Hollecourt region near Knut Monchy. The brief item notes ongoing fighting with no detailed casualties or outcomes provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Gerthe Hollecourt
Knut Monchy
Peters Furniture Co bids for Liberty Bonds at cash prices
Liberty Bonds bought by Peters Furniture Co Inc and now offering to take any held by customers at a liberal premium. They will pay cash or apply as credits to accounts. Located at 16-61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters Furniture Co., Inc
Liberty Loan Big Success in Unmistakable Will
Public liberty loan drive reported a strong turnout with broad support across communities. Officials credit organized campaigns and patriotic sentiment for surpassing targets and displaying national resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Landslide of Liberty Loan subscriptions reported
Secretary McAdoo announced oversubscription of the two billion dollar Liberty Loan and said no further offering is expected before fall. Officials noted a landslide of returns, with as many as 3,000,000 investors across districts, though final totals await tabulation at the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
Congress
Treasury Department
America
Women of
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Ept
Liberty Loan Committees
Ford Motor Company 15th Anniversary Gala
Detroit marks the fifteenth anniversary of Ford Motor Company founded June 16 1908. The firm began with 311 workers and produced 1708 cars in its first year. Now it employs about 40 000 and produces over 500 000 cars annually with thirty U S branches and overseas offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Jaime
Ford
Ford Automobile Company
United States
Canada
England
France
South America
Australia
Pershing Begins US Forces Preparation in France
After three days in France with grand honors General Pershing moved to organize arrival and deployment of American troops. He noted many American volunteers in Allied ranks seeking transfer to the American army in France and numerous civilians applying for enlistment or commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
France
General Pershing
United States
Membership Campaign Aims for 500 New Monroe Chamber Members
Monroe Chamber of Commerce launches a campaign led by W L Ethridge to recruit five hundred members and establish a ten thousand dollar working fund for the next year. Sub committees resume at 10 am Monday with no vacation until the drive ends. Names of contributors and retailers will be published and new display cards issued for subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Chamber of Commerce
W L. Ethridge
Ethridge
J. B. Foster
Herman Masur
J. A. Smith
J. Liebreich
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New Orleans
Choshy
Gontinuea
Caldwell Parish
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Ofsal
U.S
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Liberty Loan Committee
Minneapolis
Federal Reserve Bank
Ford Company
Lyceum Theatre
Paramount
Fannie Ward
Robart Hosworth
Tully Marshall
McCliure
Nance O'Neil
Ann Murdock
Holbrook Bryan
H. B. Warner
Charlotte Walker
George le Guere
Kirley Mason
WM. &. Hart
Wolf Lowry
Opera House Today
Brady Pictures
Ethel Clayton
Montague Love
Thel Clayton
Hank Mann
Opera House
Dorothy Gish
Comey Ot
Oriesas
Adias
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