Monarchs at risk as European dynasties face upheaval
The article surveys royal fortunes amid World War I, noting abdications and shaky positions of rulers such as the German Emperor, Austria-Hungary’s ruler, the Bulgarian Ferdinand, the Turkish Sultan, and other crowned heads. It discusses growing pressures from constitutions, nationalist movements, and wartime alliances shaping their futures.
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Nicholas
Russia
Constantine
Greece
Austria-Hungary
Czar
Bavaria
Turkey
Wilhelmina
Holland
Gustav
Sweden
Europe
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Perdinand
Vienna
Abdul Hamid
Enver Dey
Armenia
Mesopotamia
Jerusalem
Aretria
Prairis Joseph
Revoluton
Nicholas Romanoff
Emperor i
Winds of revolution topple European thrones
A vivid analysis predicts the Hindenberg line will break and end Kaiserist rule. It argues that breaking the line seals the Kaiser and his allies Karl of Russia Ferdinand of Bulgaria and Mohamed V of Turkey. The piece foresees multiple thrones toppled as winds of change sweep Europe.
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United States
Hindenberg
Mperor William
Karl
Russia
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Mohamed V
Turkey
Europe
War Time Child Labor Standards in England France and Allies
A review by the U S Children's Bureau summarizes wartime labor policy in France England and other nations. It notes restored night work bans for under 18s in France increased overtime limits in some regions in Canada and Australia and calls for stronger school attendance and continuation education to support adolescent workers.
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M. Albert Thomas
France
England
Wat
Children’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Italy
Central Committee On
Russia
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Victoria
Manitobia
M. Thomas
Bulletin Des Usines de Guerre
Chamber O Deputies
M. Viviani
Senate
Midlands
Sheffield
Durieg
Veners! Education Authority
This Date in History Highlights From 1781 to 1916
A compact record of notable historical events: Cornwallis evacuated Richmond in 1781. a sea serpent sighting at Plymouth in 1815. 1829 power loom muslin weaving. 1837 death of King William IV and Victoria's accession. 1845 US Attorney General Hugh S. Legare dies. 1866 Italy declares war on Austria. 1876 death of Santa Anna. 1910 Arizona and New Mexico statehood bill signed. 1916 US troop stance on Mexico. 1915 Moscow riots. 1916 Italian offensives and Russian advances. French aviation over Berlin and related WWI actions.
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Cornwellis
Richmond
Plymouth
Mass
Central Falls
KR. 1
William IV
Queen Victoria
Hugh 8S. Legare
U. S
Boston
Tyler
Bunker
Moscow
Posina Valley
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Zadova
Strongnietz
Gliboka
Verdun
Meuse
Lieut
Marchal
Berlin
Nancy
Lorraine
Russia
Marechal
Patriot voters rally in rail workers fund drive
Vicksburg Shreveport Pacific employees donated to the Liberty Bond drive totaling 53000 with Emplacer Dixon subscribing 31000. Most of the balance came through installments, largely paid by Monroe employees. Workers’ loyalty noted as government calls for funds to support the war effort.
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Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railway
Dixon
Monroe
Wer
Choice of Services Narcewing Officers Reserve Corps
A telegram from the signal officer directs recruiting officers to stop enlisting men in the signal corps section of the Officers Reserve Corps as future needs will be met largely by promotion from the ranks. Other branches are being closed to volunteers, leaving infantry open to draftees. Monroe station is short 2946 men of its quota. details are available at the Desiard street recruiting office.
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Chile
Army
Signal Ecorps
Officers Reserve Corps
Monroe
Notice to Carpenters in Lapine La Two-Story Frame Building
Notice from Monroe Louisiana dated June 13 1917 invites bids for erecting a two story frame building at Lapine Louisiana. Plans and specifications available in the supts office and at architect J W Smith. Rights reserved to reject any or all bids. signed T O Brown Supt. 6 15 d6t w St
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Monroe
Lapine
J. W. Smith
T. O. Brown
Auction Sale of Jersey Cattle in Ruston 1917
Auction sale under Louisiana Jersey Breeders Association at Louisiana Industrial Institute campus Ruston on June 25 1917 at 1 p m 35 head high class pure breds to be sold Write O G Henkines Ruston for catalogue and particulars LS 6td 2tw.
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Louisiana Jersey Breeders’ Association
Ruston
Louisiana Industrial Institute
Steno revolutionizes note taking with typewriter print
A Tyler Texas college advertises Steno as the fastest legible shorthand system. It touts accuracy from dictation to print on standard typewriters, claims wide business use and Civil Service suitability, and offers a free illustrated catalogue to applicants.
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Bryne
Kicho
Reno
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News-Star Publishing Co., Ltd
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C. B. Faulk
Sec
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Emee
Louisiana
News-Star
Sentennemene
Windenberg
Pru
Wilitarim
Kalseriem
Arizona
New Mexico
Mexico
Fred Funston
Border Service
Hiandeeme
Ranney
Furniturum
Pany Monroe
Patriotic Railroad Employees
Tyler No Etaltial College
Texas
America
Steno
Tyler Commercial College
T. B. Flournoy
I. Badr
O. B. Morton
D. Gibbs
F. F. Millsaps
Ouachita National Bank
Monroe and
Ouachita Parish
Cy Delai Sle
Central Savings Ban & Trust CO
P. Stubbs
C. EB. Bynum
Prieidd Travis Oliver
H. N. Thompson
Sam Smith
T. Cash
State of
Parish
Ouachita
U.S
Liberty Loan
Our Bank
Monkon
Ovisian
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