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21 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 21, 1918
Page
1
Bombardment by Germans May Signal Offensive Action
German bombardment in Prance is reported as possibly marking the start of a heavily advertised offensive. The item notes intensified shelling and potential strategic aims, with authorities warning of further attacks and urging civilian precautions.
German bombardment threatens Somme front in major action
London report says dawn shelling from the Vendevil to the Scarpe line may mark a wide German offensive. The bombardment, if confirmed, stretches across most of northern France including the Somme, Cimbras and Arras sectors, with uncertainty over its exact scope. Dutch ships seized by the United States and Britain cut Allied shipping losses, British figures show net U boat losses over one million tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Associated Press
London
Vendevil
St. Quento
Ral
Mand
Streck
Flanders
Somme
Cimbras
Arras
Washington
W.S.S
Americans Killed in Collision with British Warship
Washington reports the destroyer Manley collided with a British warship on Tuesday. One American officer Lieutenant-Commander Richard Hlliott was killed and several sailors were injured including John L.D. Mercer of Varando Louisiana. A depth charge aboard the Manley exploded amid the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Collise
Manley
Richard Hlliotts
John LD. Mercer
Varando
W.S.S
Wilson Signs Railroad Bill Into Federal Control
President Wilson signed a railroad government control bill, placing operation under federal oversight for twenty one months after the war ends. The report cites broader Allied contexts with Austro Hungarian artillery active on the western front and statements about Russia under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Medical Advisory Board approves cases in Monroe district
Additional registrants referred to the Medical Advisory Board for Monroe district have been acted on. A majority were held qualified for service. The report lists names of those qualified, disqualified, or placed in limited service by district and county, including Caldwell Parish Concordia Richland Lincoln etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Advisory Board
Monroe District
Concordia
Louis Y. Broussard
Joe Ross
Richland
Kenry Wilson
Henry Dickinson
Andrew Ross
Jesse King
Butler Chandler
Caldwell Isaac Owens
Corey Henderson
Freeman Ferrell
John W. Meredith
Ouachita
Viector Seeders
John P. J. Newman
Sherman
Texas
Geo. Wyley Pope
Powell
Isaac Dearman
Edward Trichell
Germany presses Romania to surrender all munitions
Moscow dispatch says Germany demands Romania yield all Romanian munitions and munitions abandoned by Allied troops. Estente ministers stay at Jassy but may depart if Romania surrenders the stores to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Germany
Roumania
Romania
Estente
Jassy
Follower of Russell Held in Fleshly Offense Case
A follower of Russell faced charges after an alleged assault on a woman and sale of a so called punished mystery product. The case involves local authorities and a court date is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Mrs Story Held Over Alleged Espionage Book Sale in Monroe
Mrs. Sarah Story, aged around 60, was arrested in Monroe for selling and distributing The Finished Mystery along with other titles. Police seized about 25 books plus papers and letters as federal authorities moved to prosecute under the espionage act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Story
Monroe
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Apgar
Heap
U. S
Joseph Moore
Shreveport
U.S
Evetsioner
O'Kelly
Heay
Department of Justice
South Fifth Street
Moore
Story
Pastor Russell
Washington
Canada
News-Star
Requisitioned All Dutch Ships In U S Waters
Washington reports that after Holland refused to comply with a voluntary treaty, the United States government requisitioned all Dutch ships in American waters. Britain seized additional Dutch vessels in British ports. About 77 ships totaling 600000 tons join the US merchant fleet, with 400000 tons added to allied service. Most will carry food between the United States and Europe. President Wilson issued the proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Holland
United States
Great Britain
America
Europe
Wilson
Holland Rejects British Demand After Delayed London Reply
London reports that Holland refused the British demand after a 48 hour delay in replying. The government debated whether Holland would honor the original pact or submit to requisitioning measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Holland
Prominent oilman forecasts rapid Monroe field development
Thos. ER. Bird of Bird Brothers in Shreveport announces a deal with Louis Lock for leases covering about sixty thousand acres in Tensas Webster and Lincoln parishes near Monroe. The Oklahoma Wyoming Oil and Refining Co. will run two rigs and begin development once preliminaries are complete. Geologists have marked several drill sites and Bird predicts a revived Monroe economy as oil and by products expand in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. ER. Bird
Bird Brothers
Shreveport
Louis Lock
Tensas
Webster
Lincoln Parishes
Monroe
Bird
Oklahoma-Wyoming Oil and Refining Co
New York
Monroe Field
Kird
Naval Battle Off Dunkirk Coast Sinks Four Enemy Vessels
British and French destroyers engaged German forces off the Dunkirk coast this morning. Two enemy destroyers and two torpedo boats were sunk, one British destroyer sustained damage. The clash followed German bombardments of Dunkirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
London
Citizens urge drastic laws against pro German activity
Senator Ransdell of Louisiana presented to the Senate a petition signed by 60,000 Louisianians urging enactment of harsher laws to punish pro German activities and disloyal utterances. The petitions were circulated by American Defense Society representatives. Mr Duncan F Young of New Orleans visited Monroe today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senator Ransdell
Louisiana
Senate
American Defense Society
Fighting for All That's Dear Says Baker
Secretary Baker emphasizes defense of national interests and urgent resolve. He urges steady leadership to safeguard security and economic stability, warning against complacency amidst mounting challenges at home and abroad.
Famous Military Unit Fights Best by Being First
Secretary of War visits the Rainbow Division in France in a cold rain to explain why home news of units is limited. He calls for secrecy to shield soldiers from enemy intelligence, praises the division's unity from Ohio and across states, and urges Americans to fight first as Americans with loyalty to home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
France
Associated Press
Aker
America
Rainbow
United States
Ohio
Local draft mobilization for patriotic parade on April
More than 30 young men consented to parade duties with 53 signing the agreement circulated by C I Woodham. A meeting at the Armory on March 25 will organize the group for the April 5 procession, with Mrs. G A Cooley announcing Campfire Girls will participate. The list includes B J Breard, W A Taliaferro, Fred Newrock, and many others. some registrants reside locally but are registered elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. i Woodham
My Woodham
Amery
G. AG. Cooley
B. J. Breard
W. A. Taliaferro
Fred Newrock
T. Ll. Tew
Paul Dern
Max Brooks
J. Ll. Nelson
Sam Sovall
P. R. Wats
John
Percy Walker
Clyde L. Thomason
Bil Cuppes
Brooks
L. McCarthy, Jr
F. A Melton
Bernardevi
J. M. Coats
Clarence Marks
L. Melebek
Robert Gaines
A. &. Baer
C P. Querriero, Jr
Daher Solomon Ferris Kalil
Angel A. Valentine
E P. Morgan
E. Ellis
J. R
Standard
Wm. Haddad
JL. Peevy
C. P Goodson
J. Massengill
A. IL. Edwards
B. C. Johnson
Frank Miller
Decisive Moment of the War and German History
The passage recalls a wartime scene with a secretary inspecting a battalion that includes Ohio men in a village where they were billeted. He praises the soldiers for good conduct and clean living while reaffirming fighting principles. A notable incident occurred during a trip from the billeting village to the front.
Emperor William Sees Decisive Moment Amid War News
London dispatch reports Emperor William calling the moment decisive in German history. American forces east of Luneville joined a French-coordinated raid on German trenches, with close combat and a forty minute lapse before returning. German counterfire used gas shells and heavy artillery against American batteries along the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William
Rheniseh
Amsterdam
France
Luneville
Secretary Baker Inspects French Military Zones in Verdun
Secretary Baker completed an inspection tour of American military zones in France moving from Verdun to a major headquarters. He reviewed a brigade of the First Division and addressed it as representative of the entire army. He also visited the birth place of Joanne D Are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Baker
Verdun
Great
Joanne D Are
Intense Bombardment Reported Near Rheims Front
An associate report from Paris dated March 21 says German bombardment pounded all sectors north and southwest of Rheims and on the Champagne front. French forces repulsed German assaults in violent hand to hand fighting on the Verdun front with German forces suffering a complete defeat in the Nomeny region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Paris
Rheims
Champagne
Verdun
Nomeny
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