Uffragists Ruse Trouble President Wilson
A reported incident involved suffragists staging a ruse that caused trouble and prompted an insult directed at President Woodrow Wilson.
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21 Jun 1917
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
1
Banner Destroyed as Suffrage Sentinel Protests Rally
A large Washington crowd torn banners in front of the White House during a suffrage protest. Police kept order as banners were shredded and a driver damaged another banner before dispersal. No arrests were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated P'ress
Washington
White House
Suffrats Sentinels
Basiners
Ison
Mr. Root
Osla
Ite House
Geo. B. Montgomery
Ricind
Virginia
Ey Burns
New York
Catrine Morey
Boston
Balfo ur remarks at Empire Parliament luncheon in London
Arthur J. Bal four, secretary of state for foreign affairs, testified to the house of commons about his wardship in relation to his mission to the United States during a luncheon arranged by the Empire Parliament Association. Attendees included cabinet ministers, Ambassador Walter Hines Page, and ex Premier Asquith, with Balfour featured prominently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur J. Balor
Foreign Arts
United States
Bers
House of
Balfour
Ann- Page
Premier Lloydree
Mission of goodwill strengthens US Britain wartime ties
A diplomat reflects on a joint mission with Britain, praising U S and British hospitality, the public support from Americans, and the enduring alliance based on moral aims rather than conquest. He notes the mission as a milestone in international relations and vows continued cooperation until shared ideals are achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Britain
France
America
Russians Will Not Fail General Brussiloff Statement
General Alexis Brussiloff, commander in chief of the Russian armies, replies to congratulations from General Sir William Robertson. He says free Russia's armies are honor bound to fulfill their duty and will not fail in their obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alexis Brussiloff
William R. Robertson
Army Headquarters
Russia
Senate Finance Committee Extends Excess Profits Tax
Washington June 21 The Senate Finance Committee extended the excess profits tax in the war revenue bill to individuals in trade or business as well as corporations and partnerships. The move is expected to raise about 100 million pounds in revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance
Many Autos Take Liquor to Arkansas
In Monroe yesterday a large convoy of thirty seven automobiles carried bottles of Hever in bond liquor toward Arkansas. Local dealers report strong legitimate sales as drivers head to the Arkansas line amid the state’s ongoing dry laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Monroe
Bond Hever
First Year Development in Oil and Gas Field Draws Interest
A new oil and gas field near Monkhor has entered its first year of development, attracting attention from investors, engineers, and local officials. Activity includes exploration drilling, equipment mobilization, and preliminary production testing as stakeholders monitor early results.
Vast Sums Expended on Monroe Field Gas Development
The Monroe gas field near Monroe is described as the world’s biggest in the making with sixteen wells drilled and ten more planned. Investors from home and abroad, including Standard Gulf Producers Atlas, have poured about 1.25 million dollars into leases, drilling, carbon plants, and a pipeline to Monroe. A blazing gas well draws nationwide attention while state conservation experts arrive to extinguish the fire and film the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Progressive Oil Gas Company
Svyker
Otl
Standard
Gulf
Producers
Atlas
Conservation Department of the State
Lou's Lock Returns From Field With Five Well
Lou's Lock reports spending several days in the field with eastern people and making five notable items or observations during the excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou
Multiple Wells Placed Under Contract in Parishes
In Morehouse Parish two wells will be named Lock & Shock and Lock & Brown while a third in Union Parish becomes Lock and Brown. Ashley County Arkansas hosts two wells tied to Louisiana Arkansas Oil and Development Company, recently organized by Louis Lock. Lock plans several drilling deals with Eastern capital and stock will be offered to the public. Paris reports a marine ministry submarine department created by decree signed by President Poincare with Rear Admiral M. B. G. J. Merveilleux du Vignanx as head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehouse Parish
Lock & Shock
Lock & Brown
Union Parish
Lock and Brown
Ashley County
Arkansas
Louisiana-Arkansas Oil and Development Company
Louis
Paris
Ministry of Marine
Poincaire
M. B. G. J. Merveilleux du Vignanx
Noted Brooklyn athlete kills wife and two children then himself
Richard Barrett, a Brooklyn athlete and former sergeant in the regular army, killed his wife and two sons, Milton aged 4 and Donald, after a quarrel. He then died by his own hand at Fort Barranecan, Florida, where he had served in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Barrett
Brooklyn
Milton
Donald
Barrett
Fort Barranecan
Florida
German Submarine Torpedo Attacks Kill Crew in Lifeboats
Paris June 21 The admiralty said the German submarine that torpedoed the British steamer later fired on lifeboats, killing eight men. French patrol boats rescued a few survivors and drove away two subs near the boats where the British crew sought refuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Admiralty
Food Supply Control Becomes Congress Public Task
Public pressure grows in Congress over food supply control as lawmakers debate safeguards and strategic reserves. Pressures mount from industry groups and consumer advocates urging transparent management and resilient distribution amid shortages rumors.
Democrats As Critics Final Vote In House May Come Saturday
Washington June 21 Admin leaders say public sentiment is moving opponents to back the food control bill with final action eyed for Saturday in the House and likely passage within weeks. Debate continues in both chambers as amendments loom and Senate opposition centers on constitutional and wartime scope concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Washington
Congress
Messure
Chamberlain
New Orleans Considers Skipping 1918 Carnival
New Orleans reports possible cancellation of the 1918 carnival as carnival organizations reach a tentative agreement to forgo pageants and balls if the war persists. funds previously used for parades would be redirected to war relief as political leaders seek a united plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pageents
Balle
Sunday law clash shakes state as Newman resigns
Commissioner Harold W. Newman resigns over enforcement tactics for the Sunday law. May Behrman denies any deal to let saloons operate on Sundays and rejects plain clothes surveillance. New Orleans breweries deny any understanding to modify the law and condemn the spy system. no successor named yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Safety
Harold W. Newman
Newman
Behrman
New Orleans
German Captain Ex-Prisoner Leaves War Prison
Captain Max V. Thierchens, once of the German raider Prinz Eitel Friederich, indicted in Philadelphia on Mennwhite slave act neutrality and smuggling charges, was released from a war prison in Fort Oglethorpe Georgia into the custody of a Department of Justice agent. Destination not disclosed. He lived in ease with Chinese and German attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Oglethorpe
Max V. Thierchens
Prinz Eitel Friederich
Federal Grand Jury
Philadelphia
Department of Justice
London air raid victims buried in common grave
Sixteen child victims of a German air raid in London were given a public funeral. Most were under six years old. The bodies lie in a common grave in an east end cemetery where a monument will be erected. The Marquis of Crewe and Major General Sir Francis Lloyd attended. The king and queen sent flowers and the bishop of London led the service with the bishop of Stepney assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
East End
Marquis of Crewe
Francis Lloyd
Stepney
Russian delegates back provisional government in Russia vote
A congress of Soldier's and Workmen's delegates from across Russia voted confidence in the provisional government and adopted a resolution for immediate resumption of the offensive and reorganization of the army. A war cabinet was formed with leaders from the army and navy and technical representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petrerrad
Russia
America Must Pay a Terrific Price in War Effort
Maj. Gen. Leonard A. Wood told Rotary Club delegates in Atlanta that sacrifice is needed now to shorten the war. He warned the foe remains powerful and victory will require bloodshed, with plans discussed for Rotary roles and future convention sites. The address concluded the business session and delegates moved to Fast Lake for supper as discussions centered on wartime contributions and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Leonard A. Wood
Southeastern Department
S. A
International Association of Rotary Cluba
Wealdier
Wood
Amelia
General Wood
Fast Lake
Rotarians
International Association
Ee Ae Kennes Civ
Seventeen Arrested In Philadelphia For Dissident Literature
Seventeen youths were arrested in Philadelphia for distributing literature deemed harmful to government welfare and held without bail on suspicion, treason, and inciting a riot. Thirteen were men, many reportedly without draft registration certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yung
Philadelphia
Aire
Proposal to mobilize 160000 airplanes and 10000 aviators
Washington reports the Aero Club of America backed a plan to require over 1 trillion to build 160000 aircraft and deploy 10000 to 20000 aviators in the war effort. President Hawley endorsed the proposal before the House sub military committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hawley
The
Aero Club of America
House
French Recapture Position on Aisne Front East of Vauxaillon
Paris dispatch reports French forces recaptured parts of positions gained by Germans yesterday on the Aisne front east of Vauxaillon. German losses are described as heavy while French advances occurred north of Mont Carillet as fresh German troops from the Russian front were used in the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Aisne
Vauxaillon
Prencl
Mont Carnillet
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