Monroe mayoral primary results dictate second race
In Monroe, Dr. R W O Donnell withdraws from the mayoral race, yielding the nomination to Arnold Bernstein who led with 415 votes. Speed wins finance and public utilities, Miller leads streets and parks race needing a second primary. Military units arrive for Camp Pike deployment alongside local election notes.
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Public Heath and Safety
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Arnold Bernstein
Clemency Granted to Espionage Act Convicts
President Wilson has commuted or pardoned about fifty convictions under the espionage act where no intent to violate the law was shown or where sentences were excessive. Names will be announced later by the Department of Justice. Mexico Congress plans an extraordinary session May 1 to address damages to foreign oil interests and debt questions.
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Wilson
Department of Justice
Mexico City
Unemployment Rises in Local Area Says U S Employment Service
The weekly bulletin reports a larger rise in unemployment in the area this week, with the southeast noted as the least affected region in the country.
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Washington
The
United States Employment Service
Southeast
Republican Filibuster Blamed For Inaction At White House Meeting
Washington March 5 A White House conference of governors and mayors heard sharp criticism of Congress for failing to pass major appropriation measures and of government departments for not fully cooperating on employment and raw materials. Mayors Rolfe Burdick and Peters urged policy decisions on wool and leather and re employment of war workers. A brief disruption occurred when a self described Bolshevik representative announced his presence but was not accredited.
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San Francisco
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Newport
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Boston
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Seattle
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Philadelphia
Prophecy of Kaiser Proved True By War
In Rome March 5 the defeat of the Central Powers and fall of Hohenzollern reign revive a warned prophecy by the ex Kaiser. He refused to relinquish the former German embassy site claiming he would return Alsace Lorraine first. The war vindicates his stance.
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Y M C A Worker Aboard West Monroe Tonight
A. E. Clement of Nashville Tenn will speak at West Monroe Methodist Church tonight at 7 15 in the interest of the Missionary Den Church South where he serves as field representative The public is invited to hear him as a lively speaker with a strong message
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A. E. Clement
Nashville
Dissatisfaction Sparks Row at Conference of Mayors and Governors
The Western delegates clashed over no definite action to relieve unemployment as the conference failed to act since Tuesday. Secretary Houston left the hall in the disturbance. Mayor Rolf of San Francisco pressed a resolution demanding President Wilson reconvene Congress to pass key legislation cut by adjournment. A report committee was formed afterward.
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Wilson
No Funds Provided for Railway Improvements
Washington reports Congress adjourned without appropriating 750 million dollars for railways, leaving the system with debts and no funds for planned improvements. Officials consider private loans or War Finance Corporation support, with a potential reorganization of management under private control if borrowing proves unfeasible. The WFC has lent 71.5 million so far and may extend hundreds of millions more at high rates, pending interpretation of enabling acts.
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War Finance Corporation
Rioters Threw Officers Into River in Halle Clash
Berlin reports say government troops occupied Halle between Berlin and Weimar after fierce street fighting on Monday. An aviator said thirty civilians were killed and rioters seized officers, throwing them into the river to drown. Spartacan leaders reportedly fled with city funds.
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Associated Press
Halle
Weimar
Fle
Germany Will Not Submit to Corrocton
Paris report says at a German cabinet meeting with party leaders delegates and ship owners Germany unanimously rejects coercion from the Entente in armistice talks or peace proposals and will decline responsibility for possible consequences if Entente powers press.
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Zurich
Government Will Not Relinquish Railroads Control
Director General Hines said the Government will not give up control of the railroads despite Congress failing to provide funds. Operations will continue as usual with no layoffs, financed by private loans or War Finance Corporation advances. No rate increases are planned to ease the finances.
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Haase Sees 1917 German Revolution Continuing
Hugo Haase, independent socialist, said at a Berlin conclave that the German revolution has smouldered since 1917 and has not met all expectations. He predicted it would yet end in triumph for international socialism.
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Methodist Episcopal Church to Raise Ministers Salaries
Nashville March 4 Many Methodist ministers in the South and West will receive salary increases in coming months after a $35 million Centenary drive. Existing pay scales from under $400 to $900 are boosted to $600 to $1,000 with a five year supplement of $28,4000 to support the larger wages.
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Cotton Exchanges Close In New York And New Orleans
The managers of the New York and New Orleans Cotton Exchanges ordered a shutdown until tomorrow to allow members to readjust trading in provisions and wheat. A bill passed yesterday that changes cotton futures contracts by reducing grade numbers but does not affect existing contracts.
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New Orleans
Spartacans Move to Seize Koenigburg in East Prussia
Berlin report says Spartacans inaugurate a movement to seize Koenigburg in East Prussia to open a route to Moscow and aid Bolshevik armies from Russia, per an official government bulletin.
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Associates Press
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East Prussia
Moscow
Russia
President Wiser sails to France for second voyage
President Wiser departed Hoboken aboard the George Washington at 8 15 this morning for a second voyage to France. He pledged not to return until the task is finished, in a speech last night. Mrs. Wilson accompanied him aboard.
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Hoboken
Alarming reports of conditions in Halle and Zeitz
Berlin telegrams report Halle under violence with machine gun use and deaths among officers and strikers. Looting and arson feared in Communist-held areas. Zeitz sees absolute anarchy with both workers and bourgeois on strike and several killed or wounded in street clashes.
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Stubbs Visits Crescent City as Early Governor Candidate
Col. Frank P. Stubbs of Monroe arrived in New Orleans from Lake Charles where he spoke at Major Williamson’s memorial. He confirms candidacy for governor but says there will be no campaign now, planning a full statement of aims later. Lt. Col. C. V. Porter Jr. also visited before returning to France with the judge on loan to the employ department.
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Lake Charles
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Natchitoches
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Ees
Will Fight for Big League President Returns to Pats
President Wilson returns to the Patriots and expresses determination in his course as he readies for a major league challenge.
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Wilson Warns Against Opponents of League of Nations
President Wilson urged Americans to support the League of Nations at a Metropolitan Opera House rally. He criticized ignorance of world affairs among opponents and said the majority favors the league, vowing to push the issue at the Paris peace conference and warn against those who oppose it.
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