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08 Mar 1918
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1918
Page
1
Confederate Vet Parade Promises March on Anniversary
A Confederate veteran led march plans on April sixth to mark the anniversary of the nation’s entry into war with supporters calling for a large parade.
Confederate Memorial Day Parade to Open Third Liberty Loan
The Parish Council of Defense plans a large Confederate Veterans parade in Monroe on April 6 to launch the third Liberty Loan drive and mark Confederate Memorial Day. The event will include local representation at the Shreveport war council meeting March 4-5 and aims to boost thrift stamps, Red Cross work, and defense activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Ouachbita
Big War
Old South
Quachita
Monroe
Arish Council of Defense
America
Defense Council
Ig War Council
Shreveport
Fedral Reserve Bank
T. O. Brown
Red Cross
David Vichman
G. Cross
Ocal
Woman’s ‘Committee
City charter to adjust parish criminal expense share
The proposed charter plans an automatic burden shift so the city pays criminal expenses in proportion to its assessed share of parish assessments, not a fixed one half. It also envisions a unified parish wide bond vote for a new court house and jail, with equitable expense distribution. A Saturday review will finalize revisions before Baton Rouge consideration. gas franchise issues were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Committee
City Commission
Flournoy
Sach A. Provision
Bryant to Speak on War at Bernice Tonight
J. T. Bryant postmaster of Monroe will deliver a war address at Bernice this evening. He speaks at the request of Allan Scholars, local member of the State Speakers Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Bryant
Monroe
Allan Scholars
State
Bernice
Wooten Report Continues Amid Messing Phraseon Page Six
Fragmentary newspaper note shows Mrs. Wooten delivering a report with the tale continuing on page six. The readable segment hints at a broader discussion but provides no full conclusion or names beyond Wooten.
Housewives League seeks funds to oil Monroe streets
At a special Monroe meeting the Housewives League named committees to solicit subscriptions from city women to oil streets and curb a dust nuisance this summer. Mayor Apgar pledged city cooperation and estimated oiling costs at about 45 dollars per block or more. A follow up meeting was set for Monday with subscriptions to begin Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Housewives’ League
Monroe
Lague
Apgar
Housewives’ League
Women organize war savings clubs across Ouachua parish
At a Ouachua parish National Council of Defense meeting in City Hall, 62 women pledged to form ten member war savings clubs, each member buying at least one 25 cent thrift stamp weekly. Volunteers will organize clubs in the countryside to reach every woman and child. Mrs. R. B. Frizzel leads as parish chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachua Parish
National Council of Defense
Uncle Sam
R. B. Frizzel
Monroe
Several Killed in London Air Raids
German air raid over England last night hits London with bombs in northwest southwest and northern districts. Police report eleven killed and forty six wounded with six more bodies feared in ruined houses. Private homes northeast of London suffer destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Free
London
England
billions for U S railroads new equipment under government control
government plans to fund billions for U S railroads by supplying new equipment under federal oversight. key agencies to manage procurement include the Interstate Commerce Commission and the War Production Board, with aims to modernize rolling stock and signaling nationwide.
Centralized Rail Purchases Aimed at 2 Billion This Year
The government will centralize rail system buying of locomotives cars steel rails and other supplies under McAdoo with a central advisory committee and regional teams in New York Chicago and Atlanta. Regional costs and contracts will be tracked to save over 100 million annually though full results depend on slow nationwide setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Mareh
Railroad Administration
McAdoo
John Skelton Williams
New England
New York
Chicago
Atlanta
The
Mr. Williams
Meadowbrook Club to Host Major Indoor Athletics Meet
One of the year's great gatherings of military athletes is set for Meadowbrook Club in Philadelphia with representatives from naval stations and army cantonments. The two day program features army navy and aviation corps relays and other events as soldiers and sailors dominate the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Meadowbrook Club
Army
Navy
Aviation Corps
Kaiser Bill Property to Be Sold in America
The Alien Property Custodian plans to sell German owned property in the United States, including assets of Emperor William and ex chancellor Bethmann Hollweg, as a first step to break up German cultural posts in America. Minor individuals’ holdings likely remain unsold, while proceeds go to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
William
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Junkers
Palmer
Senate
America
Russ troops repel German advance in eastern front clash
Russian forces halt a German push on the eastern front after defending key positions. The battle involves allied units and utilizes fortified lines as both sides suffer material losses in heavy fighting.
American Patrol Outfights German Patrol in No Man's Land
With American Army in France five U S soldiers outflanked and defeated a German patrol of ten in No Man's Land. The Germans withdrew after a brief exchange, leaving two dead and two wounded captured. Americans suffered no injuries. The report notes broader clashes on western and Italian fronts and political upheavals in Russia and Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
No Man's Land
Polish Brigade in Austria Revolts Over Peace with Ukraine
The state Department reports a Polish brigade in Austria’s service revolted and deserted because of dissatisfaction with the peace agreement with Ukraine. The American consul in Moscow notes a growing anarchist movement and street bombings leaving several wounded. Moscow shows dissatisfaction with the imposed peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
State Department
Austria
Moscow
Strikes Strain Austria Germany Ties In Press
New York report notes Austrian strike did not ease tensions with Germany. German newspapers view the action as a protest against Pan German annexationist propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Austria
Germany
Finland asks German emperor to crown Oscar King
London March 8 The Finnish government has asked the German emperor to appoint Oscar the fifth son of Emperor William as king of Finland according to a Stockholm newspaper. It says the information came from diplomatic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oscar
William
Finland
Stockholm
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Ture
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Er. N. Faulk
J. C. Amman
B. H Wolf
David Fiehman
Percy Sandellke Davis
G. T. Cross
Audiencce
Baton Rouge
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Williams
Rock Island,Jr
Department of Justice
Austin
Texas
Ensign Krylanko
Petrograd
Council of People’s Commissaries
Bryant
PEREY
el Miro
Order of Knights of
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A. L. Frey
Columbus
Ohio
K. of VP
el Miro Temple
Lake Providence
Rayville
Delhi
Monroe Khorassans
J. W. Compton
Stonewall K
U.S
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Ont
Ouachita Natural Gas & Oil Co., Inc
Great War Veterans Association
Mississippi
Virginia
Kentucky
South Carolina
North Dakota
Maryland
Montana
Jackson
Miss
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Nextthe
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Alexandria
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Jennier Dealhucamas
King
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McCormick
York
Madge Kennedy
Edgar Celwyn
Ford Travel Weekly
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