05 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1918
Page
1
General Pershing issues a military directive barring soldiers of enemy nationality from serving on the Western Front amid ongoing wartime policy and discipline concerns. The order underscores nationality as a factor in placement and deployment decisions.
The report says the next U S draft date hinges on congressional amendments with a first group expected to report to camp in April. Officers of enemy nationality may serve only at field posts if loyal, not on front lines, per General Marshing. German attacks in Lorraine repulsed as American patrols seize prisoners. Bolsheviks seek Siberian action as Russia signs peace terms.
Charter Committee extends discussion on a proposed new city charter focusing on regulation of public utilities including two gas franchises. Debates center on granting broad regulatory power versus safeguarding existing contracts. Next hearing set for Thursday night as members and attendees weigh implications and potential court questions.
Fragmentary text notes small town items including a postponed meeting and a rescheduled service time. Readable details mention generic civic notices without clear dates or names.
After a meeting of the Anti Vice Committee J Arthur Smith said the group will aid inmates seeking respectable work and training. The district closes tonight as Monroe enforces a new anti vice ordinance with penalties up to 100 dollars or 40 days in jail per day of violation. Police report most women have left the district, some moved within the city and a few seek local employment.
City 10 votes to hire a new auditor aiming to improve fiscal oversight. Some council members say the change will better satisfy residents and strengthen financial reviews.
The Monroe City Council opened the new fiscal year by addressing many items including plans to wind up city business, consider a new auditor to replace D H Deas of Shreveport, and discuss janitorial and salary requests. Mayor Apgar aims to pursue a vacant lot garden program to boost food production with municipal assistance. Schulze advocates the plan citing 200 acres of vacant lots and labor shortages on farms.
A. L. Smith of Ward 1 delays filing to enjoin expenditure of part of the Road District No. 2 road bond fund for a bridge across Sivonte Siardt near Monroe. He will ask the Police Jury to rescind action at a special meeting, and seeks alternate funding sources.
Judge Schulze emphasized a municipal cannery to handle surplus garden products from vacant lots. A farm equipment firm hinted at donating free tractor use for prep. He proposed using idle acres beyond city bounds and seeking cooperation from the Black community in a garden drive as the ordinance to extend city fire limits passed.
Special Correspondence from Shreveport reports that on rehearing the Western District of Louisiana District Board reaffirmed its prior decision in attorney Carl H McHenry's case from Monroe. Government appeal agent M C Thompson could not explain the prior dispatch and it is believed the case was reopened to reexamine the dependency claim with possible reconsideration of the agricultural claim. McHenry remained 3 B on dependency and 4 C on agricultural claims.
Describes possible immediate action to counter German influence and safeguard war stores amid tension. Indicates a pan may act at once to deter threats and protect strategic assets.
Washington reports suggest Japan may attack Western Siberia to curb German influence and protect Vladivostok war stores with U S awareness but no formal stance issued. Diplomats note secrecy in Tokyo and discuss possible US understanding to reassure neutrals while countering German aims.
Carl Metleury announces a special Chamber of Commerce meeting at 11 a m to discuss plans for the Monroe Columbia road from the Ouachita Caldwell parish line to Columbia. Caldwell parish officials and Sheriff McClannahan with others will attend along with Dan Buie state highway engineer. A joint meeting of Ouachita Parish Road Districts Nos 1 and 28 is set for 3 p m at the Police Jury room to cover general matters on completing the Ouachita road projects.
In Washington on March 5 President Wilson spoke from a theatre box, a historic first in memory. He praised the play showing a German-American turning loyal and thanked the actors for their admirable performance and theme.
G T Cross, secretary of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, was elected president of the Louisiana Association of Conference Secretaries at the annual meeting concluded today in New Orleans.
Washington and European capitals reaffirm a joint understanding with Japan on key security and trade issues. Leaders emphasize shared interests, coordinated responses, and long standing alliance commitments amid regional tensions.
Washington reports say the cabinet met with President Wilson and confirmed agreement with Japan and Britain on a Siberia action plan. The London-led line cites allied consensus to safeguard entente interests amid potential Japanese moves in the Orient. Senator Lewis denies any U S Japan alliance or understanding on Liberia.
Tokio dispatch notes the Russian situation fully absorbs press and public with frequent Japanese cabinet meetings under serious consideration of responsibilities involved.
In East Lansing on March 5 several state organizations representing potato growers vegetable growers and maple syrup makers will be hosted at Michigan Agricultural College. A conference of rural educators is also on the schedule with annual sessions planned for the groups.
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