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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
1
The Amber Chamber of Commerce kicks off an active campaign as the new year begins, aiming to boost local business support and community engagement through coordinated events and outreach. The effort centers on attracting investment and creating opportunities for small firms across the region.
The Monroe Chamber directors held a regular meeting to plan the new fiscal year. They expect 400 members and about $9000 in funds by Saturday, with a $20 monthly allowance for the public demonstration program. A townwide industrial survey and member-get-together are planned to boost civic effort.
The board plans to expeditiously tackle several important matters at the upcoming meeting. Officials expect a year of great achievements for the community through chamber efforts.
Milwaukeee Wisconsin June 28 The American Association of Wholesale Hatters gathers for its annual convention here tomorrow. The meeting will focus on why the modern man pays higher prices for silk hats derbies and Kelly caps compared with a few years ago and how conditions have driven up hat costs.
Paris dispatch reports German attackers driven back last night at Wattweiler in Alsace with heavy artillery in the Hurtebiso monument and Mont Camillet sectors. A separate El Paso item notes a U S cavalry patrol stopping 30 Mexicans with munitions at Rockyford across the Rio Grande. two captured others fled into Mexico as ammo was dropped. Amsterdam telegram says Cardinal Mercier entourage priests were recently seized in Germany with twenty more imprisoned in Belgium.
Telegram from Col Frank P Stubbs commanding the First Louisiana Infantry requests about 400 men to reach full war strength. Volunteering exempts from conscription and places recruits with friends. Recruiting officers will travel statewide with Monroe and other points to obtain volunteers ages 18 to 45 from Ouachita region and nearby territory.
Sheriff T A Grent Clerk of Court A L Green and Coroner C P Gray have received their draft board commissions and will organize within a day or two. Some shirkers have tried to evade duty, but board members will not discuss it and warn against applying before the draft occurs. They will follow rules strictly with no political favoritism, aiming to have broad public approval.
The colored residents of Monroe will organize an auxiliary for the Ouachita chapter of the Red Cross at a meeting tonight at the First Baptist church. They will be assisted by Mesdames Abe Arent and J R Wooten and Mr J E B Hay. The community has shown strong wartime patriotism and a desire to help in all war efforts.
The proposed measure aims to curb manufacture of intoxicants during the current war. It calls for strong enforcement and penalties to prevent illicit processing and distribution of controlled substances.
Rates will be settled by arbitration through the board of mediation and conciliation as agreed.
The advance guard of the United States army moves toward German forces on French soil as preparation intensifies for a broader Allied push in Europe. Troops, equipment, and command units are converging in staging areas to support upcoming operations against Germany.
A special committee of coal operators from across the United States approved a proposal to fix coal prices during the war by a joint government body. A resolution will be submitted to a 400 operator convention, potentially replacing pending blanket price fixing legislation with a compromise acceptable to both producers and consumers.
Amended food control measure with a new bone dry prohibition moves through the senate agriculture committee. Leadership warns final passage by July 1 is unlikely as a lengthy filibuster fight over prohibition looms. The bill expands federal power to seize and operate factories and regulate wages for war needs. Senator Chamberlain leads the rewrite with Penrose objecting to quick action.
Alfred Cocchi the confessed slayer of Ruth Cru ger tells the judge he feels morally acquitted but ready to undergo the country’s penalty. A friend reports he is guilty and willing to pay the penalty without a lawyer. In Russia, 40,100 German prisoners including 100+ officers reportedly escaped via Finland last month.
Washington reports that the first American expeditionary force to France has arrived on French soil amid high praise for speed and coordination. Major General Sibert commanded the initial force under General Pershing, with the United States supplying troops, transport, and equipment. The move follows a rapid mobilization from the Mexican border and reflects a new military milestone compared with historical overseas transports.
Canadian troops under artillery fire break German front near Avion a suburb of Laon as June 28 operations reported. The advance marks a significant push in the Lens suburb region with Canadians taking key trench positions and consolidating gains behind the lines.
The Times reports that on the British steamer Mongolia three passengers are missing and four engineers and ten Lascars of the crew are believed killed when the ship struck a mine.
The June 28 session of the Berkman and Goldman conspiracy trial opened with courtroom access limited by passes after Judge Mayer received a threatening letter.
The president of the Board of Trade announced that the government will control all wheat trade in its commercial aspects and prohibit speculation. Buying and selling other grains remain unrestricted.
The article notes speculation surrounding a key arrival but reports that Secretary Baker requested silence. It describes a vast wartime mobilization with 10,000,000 men to be registered and trained, 56,600 officer candidates, and expansion of the regular army to full strength as the nation readies for large scale military operations.
Edwin Denby 47, a former U S congressman and attorney from Detroit, was promoted to corporal while undergoing training at Port Royal South Carolina. He led a company exam to earn the rank and chose enlistment as a private, drawing comment for his service choice.
Savannah reports Poetmaster Lucas refused postal delivery of The Jeffersonian weekly at Thomson Georgia published by Tom Watson. The paper had been attacking the conscription act under espionage law.
A temporary price reduction of one to one and a half dollars per ton at mines was agreed by coal operators and could drop further after cost checks. The Washington conference of four hundred operators authorized their committee to set maximum prices for coal by district and car, effective July 1 pending federal guidance.
Thousands of American fighting men encamped in France ready for trenches amid the early stages of heavy World War I deployments. The scene captures the vast scale of mobilization as units prepare for frontline duties.
Secretary Daniels told Naval Academy graduates democracy of one hundred million people can wage war efficiently with unity. Thousands of American troops are encamped in France ready to join allies in trenches. They are seasoned campaigners freed from service on the Mexican border and in Haiti San Domingo after a voyage in which German submarines were eluded and records set for overseas transport.
Annavolis Md June 28. Secretary Daniels told nearly 200 third year Naval Academy graduates that democracy of a hundred million can wage war efficiently with unity of spirit. He said the nation is warring without passion hatred or lust for land and without vengeance.
Washington June 28 Bond holders of $100 000 Liberty bonds should visit their banker today to pay 18 000, the second installment equal to 18 percent. This brings total paid to 20 percent with an initial 2 percent. Remaining payments: 20 percent on July 30, 1917. 30 percent on August 15, 1917. 30 percent on August 30, 1917. Installment plans via employers banks or agencies are exempt from this schedule.
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