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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
1
Government officials warn an imminent coal shortage as pools of coal production and distribution face strain. The alert emphasizes potential impacts on energy supply and asks industries to brace for tighter availability.
June news briefs cover Senate Finance Committee revisions to the War Revenue Bill to curb coal shortages and transport failures, allegations about naval recruits at Newport exposing gambling and liquor venues, taxation debates on newspapers, Red Cross fundraising in New York led by Mayor H. Icnel and J. P. Morgan, and Dartmouth College commencement under war atmosphere with many grads enlisted.
In New Orleans on June 20 the board heard tensions between Mayor Behrman and Commissioner Harold W. Newnan over enforcing the Sunday law. Newnan resigned as commissioner of public safety at the meeting, and the mayor took temporary charge of the police department.
The mayor stated Newman’s resignation would not ease Sunday law enforcement. Disagreement over plain clothes officers led May or Behrman to oppose using the spy arm. Newman allegedly ordered their fee, countermanded by the mayor, and arguments caused contradictory police orders last Sunday. The council charter says vacancies remain until the next election.
Michael McNamara, a long time resident of Mayo Ireland, after thirty years in the Irish story, leaves retirement as a sergeant major and sails on the St Louis to join the US Marine Corps. He volunteers his service eager to fight under the flag he loves, proving a true patriot and hero.
London report notes the weekly list of British shipping losses to be issued today will indicate the highest average in weeks for ships torpedoed, reaching levels comparable to the worst week since the submarine campaign began.
Liverpool June 26 The Cotton Exchange closed temporarily after a brief trading period caused by unusual advances in cotton prices over the past few days.
Paris reports heavy artillery fighting along the A'one end Champagne fronts with German bombardment striking French lines near Lauffeaux Mill and Mont Carnillet.
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria, in Geneva, expresses deep approval of King Constantine abdication and believes Greece will join the war against Bulgaria. He plans to visit German headquarters to request assistance.
At the International Association of Rotary Clubs meeting in Atlanta a delegate from London asserts a German U boat base on the Irish coast and claims captured submarine crews leaked theatre programs from Belfast playhouses. The session also covered civic improvement and community building.
London dispatch reports Vice Admiral Sims placed in command of allied naval forces in Irish waters. He may act on his own initiative, with no immediate reporting requirements. British and American governments seen as in accord amid turbulent Ireland as destroyers and Jupiter operate in European waters.
An official communication from Petrograd dated June 19 states five enemy hydro airplanes dropped 41 bombs on ships, hangars, and batteries at the Gulf of Riga base. None of the targets were hit and one sailor was wounded as the attackers were driven off by coastal batteries after days of repelled assaults.
Baton Rouge news confirms Gov. Pleasant will convene an extraordinary Louisiana legislature on July 9. Secretary John Marehail announced the governor's definite decision and date for the special session following the Tuesday night briefing.
Governor Pleasant postponed fixing the length of the coming session. He plans a July 9 noon start if needed after considering at least a dozen items beyond the widow's dower act. The official call will be issued within the week, at least 10 days before the opening date.
In Chicago on June 19 two masked robbers boarded the Adams express car of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy No 2 train in the yards and snatched between 25000 and 30000 from messenger Ware R Smiley and assistant A R Andrews who say they were bound and gagged before escaping by gnawing their bonds. Police question both men.
The suspension of the Liverpool Cotton Exchange causes a nine dollar drop per bale in the strongest months on the New Orleans market.
In Washington in June 206 the peaceful picketing of the White House grounds by suffragists ended in disorder as a crowd of angry men tore down banners carried by women urging Russia relations and democracy. The banners proclaimed messages to President Wilson and envoy Root and accused the U.S. of denying women the vote. No arrests were reported.
At the Smith lease gas well seventeen miles north of Monroe work crews build shields to protect men near the blaze. A large pump and fire hoses arrive to douse workers as debris is cleared before a possible dynamite charge to extinguish the fire.
President Hoover proposed measures to conserve the nation’s food supply during wartime, outlining policies to stabilize supply and prevent shortages while supporting Allied efforts.
Hoover tells a Senate group the four measures aim to conserve food supply, curb speculative profits, and mobilize workers. plan includes export regulation distribution and government involvement in administration. He warns that without controls Allied needs would worsen and pledges voluntary compliance to limit government disruption.
Representative Graham of Illinois argued for the measure by presenting a price comparison from May 19 showing English and American staples. English beef cost 44 cents per pound and butter 40 to 45 cents per pound while American beef was 42 cents, butter 42.5 cents, potatoes 2.10 and 3.75 per bushel, bacon 48 to 45 cents, and flour 8.20 per barrel vs unspecified American flour price.
In Vienna Reichsrat debate the Polish deputy Des zinski quoted the Viennese Arbeiter Zeitung claiming over 30,000 Poles were hanged by German authorities. Deputy Striberny denounced abuse of political suspects as Germanist Heine urged harsher actions triggering a chaotic uproar and suspension of the session.
Washington reports Rep Riley J Wilson of Louisiana urges dropping politics and backing all war measures including the food bill to boost production and prevent hoarding and price manipulation. He stresses the president’s broad wartime powers while ensuring producer protections and avoiding panic.
A lawn fete is set for Saturday evening at St Vincent Segitarium to aid the Red Cross. A string band will provide music and funds will go toward the Red Cross quota.
Police Commissioner Wood initiates a sweeping probe into police methods after the discovery of Rueth Cruger’s body buried in Alfredo Cocchi’s motorcycle shop cellar. The case ties to white slave traffic and other missing girls, with Miss Constielo Serue ready to reveal details. Luzeono, Switzerland, hosts King Constantine’s arrival amid German envoy greetings.
General Pershing met with Marshal Joffre in Paris to discuss American affairs. He will visit the army engineering depot at Airdome and the shop where motor car instructions are issued.
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