10 Binding Promises as to Belgium
Amsterdam and London dispatches report German Foreign Secretary Von Kuhlman asserting Germany can bind itself regarding Belgium while blaming Russia for the war. He says France and England bear culpability next, and Germany seeks a strong independent existence and overseas possessions with sea freedom for trade.
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Belgium
von Kurlman
Russia
Amsterdam
von Kuhlman
Atrest
Reichstag
France
England
London
Richards Kuhlman
Secre
Reichstar
Germany
Amster
Kuhlmen
Fragmentary historical wartime note from Yor town archive
Readable fragments describe a loom project, dates around July, and references to wartime events. Names and places are unclear, but the text implies a personal or community notice tied to a loom project during a war period.
West Monroe tests weigh and measure young children
The article notes extensive child testing in West Monroe with 69 white and 26 colored children weighed Monday, while 27 white babies were weighed in the city on the first day. Testing of Negro children is expected to begin today, with tests for children up to age five in Wards 8 and 10 conducted at local schools.
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West Monroe
Monroe
Ity
Wiser
German submarine sinks British transport near Delaware capes
The navy department reports a British transport bound to the United States was sunk on June 18 about 700 miles east of the Delaware Cape. Seventy-seven crew members are missing and no troops were aboard.
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Atlantic
Washington
Lantic Ocean
Navy Department
Arter
Delaware Capes
Four Arrested in Dr. Lewis Killing Case
Four men S J Massey V S and P station agent at Girard R L Binyon Kd Gaines and Dave Livingston were arrested on murder charges in the May 24 shooting of Dr O B Lewis a well known Girard physician Sheriff Cooper of Rayville said bonds of 35000 each were posted and hearings set for Friday The case centers on alleged Red Cross remarks attributed to the doctor and the gun used by Massey reportedly handed by an unknown person
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Girard
R. L. Binyon
Gaines
Dave Livingston
Massey
O. B. Lewis
Cooper
Rayville
J. P. Harrell
Lewis
Harrell
Ruston
Red Cross
Binyon
Monroe
Another Fined in West Monroe Case
George Brown a white man was fined 25 dollars and costs by Mayor Tippit of West Monroe. He was charged with conducting a disorderly house in West Monroe. Brown and two women were arrested after a raid by Mayor Tippit and Marshal Averett. Brown initially resisted but the contest was later abandoned.
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George Brown
Tippit
West Monroe
Brown
Marshal Averett
West Side
Gas Company Ad Promises Service and Thrift Stamp Link
A vintage ad urges customers not to hinder government efforts and offers gas service. It touts tilting costs by financing piping and fixtures, promises customer satisfaction, and notes a plan to investigate complaints. Mentions Thrift Stamps and Wells Fargo Express Company near the office with phone contact.
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Wells Fargo Express Company
Austria Loses 200000 Troops in Disorderly Retreat
Reports say Austria suffered a large loss of troops and a chaotic withdrawal as retreat orders broke down. The retreat saw hundreds drown in the resulting confusion, with chaos reported across the lines as the advance collapsed.
French Press: Germans Fail To Gain In Laport Region
The French report German artillery activities west of Amiens and in other sectors while Germans struggle to advance in the Laport region. Brust reports prisoners taken in raids as part of Allied reporting.
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Laport
Amiens
Brust
Austrian Retreat Across Piave Hurried by Allied Fire
News from Geneva reports the Austrian retreat across the Piave in great disorder under heavy Allied artillery fire. British gunners are said to be delivering heavy losses while hundreds of Austrians drown in the swollen river as they fling machine guns and light cannon into the water.
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Associated Prene- Geneva
Piave
President Wilson to Speak at Mount Vernon Fourth
President Wilson will deliver a Fourth of July address at Mount Vernon Virginia during a celebration with representatives of allied nations.
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Washington
Wilson
Mount Vernon
Virginia
Prohibition Opposed by Hurley and Labor Leaders
Washington report notes United States Shipping Board Chairman Hurley opposing absolute prohibition for now. Postmaster General Burleson fears war prosecution could suffer. Samuel Gompers of the AFL and Secretary Daniels weigh in with mixed positions as labor bulk opposes bans while naval dry orders are cited as effective.
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Washington
Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Senate Agricultural Committee
Burleson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Daniels
Austrians in full retreat as Rome dispatch notes opposing commander’s bluster
An Associated Press report from Rome says Austrians are in full retreat. Prisoner papers reveal they did not expect defeat and had promised their troops this would be the last stroke to end Italy’s war effort.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rome
Italy
Germans Attacked French Positions in Laport Region
Paris in AP report says German forces attacked new French positions in Laport but failed to gain ground. In surprise actions at Wavre and Lorraine the French captured 20 prisoners.
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Associated Press
Paris
London
Laport
Wavre
Lorraine
Bonds of Five U S Prisoners Fixed by Commissioner Here
Nelson Drag, a colored man described as Ouachita, faced a federal charge after allegedly arguing that more blacks than whites were sent to war and urging arming themselves to resist. Drag reportedly spoke of a rope around his neck when he stopped in Gilbert, Louisiana, en route to Natchez.
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U. S
Nelson Drag
Nelson
United States
O'Kelly
Drag
Natchez
Gilbert
German Artillery Drives Activity West of Amiens
London reports last night German artillery in the Amiens region with other sectors seeing action. Arras raiding operations by British forces resulted in captured prisoners.
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Associated Press
London
Amiens
War Office
Arras
Japanese Educator Warns Against Separate Peace With Germany
Dr. Ōnaze Nitobe urges Japan to avoid a separate peace with Germany, warns against criticizing the war, and cautions that neutrality would erode national dignity. He opposes aligning with the Central Powers and argues for steadfast stance amid Britain and America’s concerns.
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Hans
Tokio
Associated Press
Ōnaze Nitobe
United States
Germany
Japan
Nitobe
Beims
Great Britain
Russia
Britain
America
Siberia
Officials Detain Several in Espionage Law Cases Across Parishes
Officers moved to jail several defendants in espionage related cases. Thomas Reagan Sr. of Franklin Parish was initially held on a 1060 bond before posting with Reagan Jr. and C Reagan as sureties. A Cook from Caldwell Parish, Tom Gaines and Will Handy from Ouachita were jailed on 500 and 200 bonds respectively. Prisoners were transported by Deputies G. Geren and C. C. O Malley to Shreveport and Monroe jails.
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O'Kelly
Thos. C. Reagan, Sr
Iranklin Parish
Thos. Reagan, Jr
Winnsboro
C. Reagan
Baskin
Cook
Americans Rout Germans on the Marne Front
American forces moved on the Marne front Sunday night capturing the northwestern part of Belleau Wood. They cleared the position of Germans, took prisoners, and seized five machine guns.
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Marne
Belleau Wood
Tax Sale Brings 33 Parish Properties Sold
Milton Coverdale, office deputy sheriff, announces that all buyers in the parish tax sale last Saturday must pay and obtain their deeds this week. If not, the properties will be re-advertised and resold as provided by law. Twenty three parcels were sold in the sale.
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Milton Coverdale
Coverdale
Army and Marine Casualty Lists Released
Washington on June 25 reported an army casualty total of 97, with 4 killed in action, 7 died of wounds, 2 died from accidents and other causes, 1 in airplane accident, 5 died of disease, 26 wounded severely, and 2 wounded to an undetermined degree. The marine corps list showed 19 names: 1 killed in action, 1 died of wounds, and 10 wounded severely.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Draw Names on Thursday Draft Order 1911 Class
A Thursday drawing will establish the draft order for the 1911 registrants with organizers stating the process will determine sequence for service. The event outlines who will be called first and in what order, ensuring a clear protocol for the upcoming deployment.
Draft order drawing set for June 25 at 9 A.M.
War Department fixes Thursday as the draft order drawing date for men registered on June 8 in Washington. The ceremony starts at 9 A.M. in the Senate office building and aims to finish by noon. A total of 1,200 capsules will be drawn containing numbered slips for the registrants.
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Washington
War Department
Senate
Three German Women Enroll Amid Registration Efforts
Police report three German females have registered here with Inspector Heap noting names withheld for now. Postmaster Arvyant says no female alien has registered yet and a final registration day arrives tomorrow. Mrs Weiber of Rilla, American wife of a German, presses for proof of her husband’s naturalization to determine her own registration status.
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Hleap
Heap
Arvyant
Weiber
Rilla
South Dakota
Bryant
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