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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
1
Community appeals aim to meet a $5,000 goal as Monroe residents mobilize for the Red Cross effort. The notice emphasizes every man to do his full duty in support of relief and safety.
William Guerin, longtime New York fire department veteran and Pyrene Co official, tested a water curtain method at the Ouachita Natural Gas Well in Monroe. He directed workers to form an angled water barrier to shade the flame and cool pipes, extinguishing the blaze at 10:15 p.m. on June 16 after a brief, low-cost effort. The maneuver marked a historic first in gas well fire fighting. Guerin will return to New York after a brief Washington stay.
Waukesha Wisconsin June 22 Miss Grace Lusk a high school teacher shot and killed the wife of Dr. David Roberts then shot herself twice. The physician said she did not intend to kill Mrs Roberts but lost control when she could not have Dr Roberts whom she loved.
The French and German artillery duel near Vauxaillon southeast of Laon persists through the night, with combat extending eastward to Bray-sur-Laon and along ten miles of front. German infantry initially made gains but suffered heavy losses as French forces held positions on the Teton heights and in the Champagne region. Raiding continues on the British line while Italian Austrian fronts show heavy pressure. Rome reports a strategic height capture in the Dolomites.
Publishers express willingness to pay but protest against any special discriminatory war levy.
Washington reports the American Newspaper Publishers Association endorses paying necessary taxes but protests a special war levy on newspapers. Senate Finance Committee extends excess profits tax to individuals, raises postal and letter rates, and considers broader revenue measures to fund the war, with mixed signals on relief and exemptions.
In Mexico City on June 22 sources report Germans and pro German supporters have used every pressure including financial offers to stop El Universal from pushing for severance of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Germany.
Washington dispatch reports a public information committee statement on June 22 describing federal and local cooperation to clear immoral influence from army cantonments and camps. The note claims many gamblers drift and dram shops prey on soldiers but finds no evidence of a national vice ring behind the drive.
The American effort to raise 100 million dollars for the Red Cross resumes with strong international participation. American residents in London Paris Panama Ecuador and Peru led new fundraising drives as headquarters reported 63 009 000 subscribed in four days.
A bold pronouncement declares autocracy can only be eliminated by victory. The message emphasizes national resolve to secure a stable world order through decisive success.
Special Ambassador Bakhmetieff stated that Russia pledges war to end German autocracy and seeks close U S cooperation in military, munitions, rail, finance and agriculture. He praised U S recognition of the new government and urged joint efforts for victory and world peace.
The article notes broad Russian support for destroying German autocratic rule to secure lasting peace in Europe. Special Ambassador Bakhamatieff met President Wilson at a White House state dinner and planned to address the Senate next Tuesday. He also met William J. Bryan and Maj. Gen. Bliss after a prior call from Lt. Gen. Roop, military member of the mission.
Police halted suffrage demonstrations near the White House with 20 officers on duty. Lucy Burns of New York and Catherine Morey of Boston were arrested for obstructing traffic and unlawful assembly after refusing to move from the gate with a bannered protest. They were released on recognizance.
New York signs as members with success in a notable civic move. The report notes active participation by city leaders and confirmation of the membership status, indicating progress in regional collaboration.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce campaign reports subscriptions approaching six thousand dollars toward a ten thousand dollar target. The spur comes from a brisk signing pace as local business leaders join, boosting confidence in a record year for city development. Notable signups include W. L. Ethridge as chairman and J. T. Bryant among others, with many more pledges expected as volunteers circulate.
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