This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
6
An American merchant vessel captain arrived at a port and said his ship believed it had sunk a U boat on June 4, after fending off two submarines out of Liverpool. A Wireless operator's account describes a torpedo attack and a naval gun battle, with 19 shots fired in the engagement.
Lawton chief engineer of the Louisiana Fire Prevention Bureau inspects conditions and says the city’s fire department has improved. He recommends removing the 25 cent penalty imposed two years ago, noting satisfaction with current records and progress.
Ambasea tor Bakhmatieff, head of the Russian mission, told Congress that the Russian people were opposed to a separate peace with Germany. A tremendous demonstration greeted the mission.
A fragment from the News-Star shows a classified ad about rooms for rent. It notes an offer for a reporter or repter to fill available lodging, indicating temporary housing needs.
The Monroe council postponed implementing the one man street car system on the East Side to September 1 after debating budget cuts and revenue losses. Officials cited operating costs, salaries, and mounting deficits with monthly passenger costs rising from 5.87 to 15.23 cents as 251 423 rides are recorded over four months.
A portion of the streetcar deficit was covered by the water department to offset car losses and stabilize water rates for consumers. This move prevented a potential rise in charges while the department absorbed part of the deficit.
President Wilson has not settled the quarrel between Chairman Denman and General Goethals regarding the wooden shipbuilding controversy. Secretary Tumulty states the president is awaiting further information.
The curl market’s healthy run is nearly dead and may close without Chamber of Commerce and Civic League aid. Six splendid stands were built on court square to help farmers display produce but only remnants remain with others missing. Mayor Apgar seeks details on the stands’ fate.
Washington reports show prohibition supporters aiming to insert a stronger dry clause in the food control bill before the final vote. They seek to curb grain use for beverage purposes during the war, while divisions complicate a unified amendment strategy. In the Senate Senator Reed guided talks as House debates continued and Representative Towner failed to replace the administration measure with a pro‑dry alternative.
Classified notice list with items for rent and sale including unfurnished rooms at 514 Oak, Rex Underwood No 6 and Corona typewriters, Layton Street property with store building and $110 monthly rent, mahogany dresser and other furnishings, lost keys for Geo Browder, civil service exam notices, modern house for rent on 60 Jackson Street, and telegraphy courses at Monroe Telegraph and Shorthand Institute.
Spot prices held steady with 1419 sales. Trading shows nearby values around 26.7 cents per pound and December at about 26.15 cents. The record lists high low and close figures for contracts including Vesty Sully and Se 6. Readers note steady demand in the New Orleans cotton market.
First Presbyterian conducts worship at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with a Wednesday prayer meeting and 3:30 p.m. Sunday school. First Baptist offers Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Reverend Farrington leads. First Methodist, led by EF K Means, holds Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m with a 7:30 prayer meeting.
New York stock figures show Spots 27.15 steady with June and July listings. July prices listed at 26.77 26.33, October at 26.43 26.19, other maturities: 26.65 26.73.
H.R. Speed reports continuing drought across the central and eastern cotton belt and Texas. Market outlook hinges on upcoming rain or continued dryness, with prices likely higher if dry weather persists. Texas crop data show poor six month retail average and forecast critical July August months worsen the crop. Government buying offsets reduced trade activity.
Sunday School at 10 a m invites all children up to 20 years for Sunday services. Wednesday meetings feature experiences and remarks on Christian Science about Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. Reading room open daily 3 to 5 except Sunday. visitors warmly welcomed.
Sunday schedule lists Holy Communion at 7 20 a m Morning prayer and sermon at 11 00 a m First Mass at St Matthew ends 6 30 a m Last mass 9 38 a m No evening service Sunday School at 8 30 a m Methodist Protestant church holds preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday 7 00 p m All are welcome.
The West Monroe Methodist church schedules services starting Sunday with revival meetings through the week. Rev. A. B. Lutz and Rev. W. R. Harvell will preach and assist, with Mr. George Averette Jr handling singing. Rev. W. Harvell from Mor Rouge and Mr. Averette from Dorsidsonyile attend. Everyone is invited.
Sunday school every Sunday at 10 a m. Prayer meeting each Friday night. Preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays, morning and evening. Reverend DeVille serves as pastor.
The Jersey cattle auction at Ruston Monday drew much interest as a carload of registered stock shipped from Monroe yesterday to be sold. Cattle chipped by Mrs. Miller of the Colony and Mr. B. S. Eby of West Monroe. Miss Genie Miller and Mr. Eby will attend the sale.
Heavy dealings in Liberty Bonds today at par dominated the New York stock market. Some bonds traded solidly above par while others held firm as investors evaluated offerings.
The campaign for the Sixth congressional district in Richmond Indiana nears its end with voters set to elect a successor to the late D W Comstock. Both Republicans and Democrats conducted a vigorous race ahead of Tuesday's election.
Monroe Louisiana holds a special city council session to discuss the one man car system. Mayor presides with most members present and a postponement pending council instruction. A petition from Trades Unions Labor Council and Soldiers Trades asks for restoring the two man system temporarily.
After discussion Councilman Atkins moved the Mayor be authorized to restore two men on East Side line until September 11 1917 when one man service will cover the system. The motion was unanimously adopted. Mayor H D Apgar and Secretary P A Poag.
A Sacramento colored community group announces jubilee celebrations and a drive to raise funds for Red Cross relief. Rev. C B Collins says a committee will meet at the home to organize volunteers including men women and youth for the event. Robert B Lowell superintendent of the First Baptist and Land School (Colored) signs the note urging broad participation.
Rev Thomas Grace of Sacramento, ordained 1867, will lead pontifical mass at the cathedral. Prelates from across California attend as Bishop Hanna of San Francisco delivers the sermon.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.