20 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1918
Page
1
Secretary of War Baker outlines U S war aims and wartime footing during a speaking engagement with the public. He stresses unity and resolve as American forces press against German positions amid evolving combat conditions.
American soldiers to be decorated for extraordinary bravery in France as Lt. John G reen, Sergen t Norton, and Patrick Walsh receive military crosses. German shells near Baker’s car fail to injure. gas balls dropped by planes threaten US lines near Toul. Gas attack and ongoing fighting cited as evidence of valor amid harsh conditions.
W S Kay warns Reddle of Western about urgent strategic shifts in wartime council. Officials assess terrain, supply lines, and coalition backing as pressures mount.
Informal conference of rectors of the Chamber of Commerce decides to prize war garden ideas. The chamber will award prizes funded by firms or individuals including a $10 cash offer from H. T. Benoit. Contemplated contests cover best vacant lot garden, best home backyard garden, and best coming garden or group garden such as Campfire Girls or Boy Scouts.
American observers report the Allied supreme war council at Versailles plans a pooled reserve strategy to launch coordinated attacks across German defenses. They expect offensives may shift to Flanders and Italy with an aim to keep Germany guessing and concentrate forces at key points.
Monroe officials announce a patriotic parade on Saturday April 6 to feature Class 1-A draftees. C E B Woodton of 200 Arkansas Avenue offers to organize drill and mobilize Ouachita registrants awaiting call to colors. Parade committee approves the plan and hopes many drafted men participate to gain training and support. Mr Woodhon can be reached at phone 1059.
Reports from most counties show Lenroot with a growing lead over Thompson in the Republican nomination race for U S senator. Early tallies from Milwaukee and surrounding counties place Lenroot about two thousand votes ahead, with more results awaited from dozens of counties.
Moscow reports Russia’s relations with Entente powers remain unchanged while Tehitcherin notes improving ties with the United States. President Wilson’s message signals no aggressive action toward Russia. Meanwhile American sources say Russian warships fled Odessa for Sebastopol as Germans seized the port.
A report notes American soldiers moving toward the Western Front as casualties rise. The article chronicles the transfer of units and emphasizes wartime sacrifice and memory of fallen servicemen.
Washington reports describe American troops on the front learning daily routines of trench life. After exposure in the trenches soldiers look forward to rests with baths, clean clothes, and hot tubs, followed by foot inspections and rifle care.
After three years of war village shops in France and Belgium report crowded hours and high demand as American soldiers on active duty show broad buying power. Retailers note extravagant and enthusiastic shoppers and stress the need to supply the allied troops with needed goods.
The Associated Press reports from Washington that Holland's reply on shipping negotiations is on the cables and expected to arrive before night. A Reuters dispatch from The Hague says the demantling plan proposed by the Dutch foreign minister for taking over Dutch shipping is unlikely to be accepted by the United States and England.
Local board plans to send 44 Class 1-A men to Camp Pike by March 29 or soon after The list of 18 white registrants from Ouachita parish shows nine white and 35 colored selections. farmers are excluded from this increment Each named registrant is identified by occupation and residence with detailed notes on status and farming ties.
Associated Press reports from London say German occupation of Petrograd is imminent within hours. Petrograd reportedly shows a waiting stance with little organized resistance as German forces reach near Dno station 150 miles south of Petrograd. Austro German advances continue in southern Russia with Soumy W.8.8.
The census bureau's final report lists the previous season's cotton production at 11,285,999 bales excluding linters, based on 500 pound bale units. Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Sea Island Florida are noted with varying ginnings.
The condition of United States Senator Broussard, critically ill at his New Iberia home, was reported slightly improved this morning by Associated Press staff.
Reports indicate two glass factories may locate in Monroe this year. One is tied to James McPade of Kane Pennsylvania whose representative appeared before the Chamber of Commerce. A second firm also visited Monroe and showed favorable views, aided by the prospect of cheap gas and a growing fuel advantage.
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