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19 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
1
A damaged OCR snippet mentions RS 0H and a touchpoint readout around 330 units with unclear context. The fragment hints at a measurement or identifier but lacks complete details or actions.
German bombardment precedes a planned Rheims front attack between Vrigny and La Pompelle. French forces resist strongly and push back attackers, holding the end line. East of Rheims French forces also hold, while British raids south of Buterne and north of Albert succeed. Americans report continued artillery fighting near Chaumont Thierry and along the Marne with some crossings and prisoners taken.
The anti vice war extended to West Monroe with Mayor Tippit and Marshal Averett raiding the Coates house opposite Benson's stable. George Brown and two women, Mrs Hall and Miss Scott, were arrested. Brown charged with immoral conduct. case postponed for a lawyer. The Hall woman was dismissed. Miss Scott fined 12.50 for drunken and disorderly conduct.
The Mississippi Negro Clayton, described as a draft dodger, killed one white man and wounded seven others near Mangham. He held a fortified position in a Hewitt place house before a posse closed in and shot him. reports say his body hung by the roadside afterward. Several white men were wounded, including A. L. Hewitt, J. S. Hewitt, Willie Frey, Sim Sayre, and Tom Brooks during the pursuit and siege.
Dr Lee Scarborough of the Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth Texas will preach tonight at the Baptist Church on Christian Education in support of the Baptist College at Pineville. Baptists are urged to attend and the public is invited.
A company circular from Ouachita Natural Gas and Oil Company signed by manager N Florsheim urges customers not to oppose government work, promises gas service, explains financing for piping and fixtures, and requests customers pay bills with Thrift Stamps. The notice notes Wells Fargo Express near the office and invites inquiries.
District Food Administrator Hudson and State Food Administrator Parker announce a sugar sale limit for households of two pounds at a time and five pounds for rural customers. Effective today across Louisiana.
Negro residents mark another anniversary of emancipation by displaying patriotism and supporting action against German autocracy. A contingent of colored registrants sails to Camp Funston Kas at 5 p m. quota 161 though not all reported. An afternoon address is planned for the draftees amid a large crowd.
Baton Rouge June 19 In a hearing before the house Capital and Labor Committee a bill requiring two men on all state street cars was defeated five to two. It will be unfavorably reported to the house and likely withdrawn to kill the measure. Monroe delegates argued the measure unjust and unnecessary noting wartime manpower needs.
J H Watkins secretary of the Ouachita Valley Farm Loan Association announced that the New Orleans land bank paid the first loan obtained through the local group. The $3,000 loan went to J C Montgomery, association president. Applications totaling about $60,000 are pending. the association has received its federal charter.
More than 40 out of town visitors and local citizens gathered as talks outlined a Louisiana road project from Monroe to Lake Charles via Alexandria. Arkansas Louisiana Highway Commission officials proposed districting five southern Arkansas counties into a single large district to speed construction, with a map showing parishes the route would traverse to Alexandria.
Washington June 19 Bainbridge Colby member of the United States Shipping Board told the House Agriculture Committee that immediate prohibition would force output reductions. He warned that taking beer from workers would cut American shipyard output by 250 percent.
Turkish troops reportedly sack an American hospital amid rising tensions in the region. The report notes urgent actions by U S authorities and calls for assessment of security and casualty figures.
The American minister at Teheran reports Turkish troops sacked an American hospital in Tabriz Persia and seized American and British consulates. If confirmed, the act could be treated as a declaration of war and may determine whether Ottoman allies of Germany are formally listed as enemies.
Washington reports the U S army casualty list totals 144 names with 28 killed in action 12 died of wounds 3 died of accident and other causes 2 died in airplane accident 8 wounded severely 87 wounded slightly 1 missing 2 taken prisoner Private William H Ragan of Clarks La died of disease. Two marine corps lists add 130 names with 60 killed in action 7 died of wounds 1 died of disease 2 wounded severely Louis G Collins Renald R Gabriel of New Orleans severely wounded and Joaquin Sanchez of New Orleans died of wounds.
At an informal meeting in city hall an unofficial parish health body was formed to tackle anti tuberculosis child welfare and general betterment with a visiting nurse. Miss Lillian Meyer was elected chairwoman Dr F C Bennett vice chair and Miss Julia Wossman secretary treasurer. The group plans to hire nurse Josephine McNally at 100 per month for six months starting July 1. About 1100 funds are available to run the office and nurse for half a year.
Indianapolis Indiana June 19 delegates rose for a cheering demonstration as former Governor Ralston the Indiana State Democratic Convention permanent chairman urged renomination and re election of Woodrow Wilson Vice President Marshall served as temporary chairman delivering the keynote address
Washington reports that training foreign troops in the United States is being considered and the War Department plans to ask Congress for funding. No nation has been approached yet as the proposal develops. Cross Christmas seals funded locally at 80 percent. activity noted though details remain tentative.
Washington June 19 The express monopoly created under auspices of the government must be dissolved after the war emergency has passed under provisions of contracts signed today by representatives of the express companies and the railroad administration.
Amsterdam reports the Zeebrugge harbor entrance is blocked as German efforts to clear the passage are countered nightly by British aviators. Two British air corps members said they would be interned after landing in Zeeland Monday.
A vivid note highlights Lieut. Ponce, a French pilot, praised for superb flying and tactical skill. His squadron claimed success with daring aerial maneuvers during a single day mission.
Lieutenant Fonck, 21 years old, claimed six German planes in three engagements within two hours near Morenuil Montdidier on May 8. Officially credited with 40 victories, aviators believe he may exceed 60 as he battles with machine gun and aircraft skill.
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