Suggests Withdrawal of American Troops From Mexico
Reported progress in talks on disposing of American forces in Mexico. Awaiting Washington directions after a conference among Scott Funston and Herals Oregon Trevino. Officials expect a likely immediate withdrawal, with resumption of talks postponed until tomorrow. No final settlement anticipated.
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Border talks with Obregon and Scott report progress stalled
War Department reports no definite or final positions from either side as Herrera Scott Funston and Obregon Trevino discuss Mexico withdrawals. Officials say no immediate troop withdrawal. negotiations lack satisfactory progress. A follow up conference is expected while discussions with President Wilson and Secretary Baker continue.
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Border Conference Waiting for Orders
Paso, Texas April 20. American conferees awaiting word from Bion as they mark time in discussions with Mexico. Hugh L. Scott and Faston awaited next steps after the first conference. The report of the American delegates on the session earlier this morning is incomplete.
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Conference talks over Pershing column withdrawal and joint action
Secretaries Lansing and Baker weigh conference recommendations as Washington pushes to keep General Pershing's columns in Mexico. Obregon warns that Mexico cannot be held responsible for outcomes of occupation. Talks hint at possible one more meeting, with continued supply shipments to the expeditionary front and debate over withdrawal terms and Mexican cooperation.
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Grand Jury Probes Northwestern Trust Company Case
May grand jury in Leona Montana probes the Northwestern Trust Company of Great Falls. Postal violators accuse officers of operating a stock scam. Robert S identham and J G G Wilmot charged with conspiracy to form a company to sell misrepresented stock.
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Bishop Hose Will Preside In Nashville Conference
The Southern Methodist College of Bishops announced conference assignments today. Bishop Hose is assigned to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with presiding duties in Nashville in May, under the schedule for the bishops.
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Wage advances and labor laws progress report
A year ending April 30 shows greater progress than before in wage advances and labor law reforms. Key measures include enhanced wage protections, quicker dispute resolution, and stronger enforcement by authorities along with improved employer compliance programs.
Short Working Hours and Wage Gains Across Labor Lines
Washington May 1 Organized labor reports record gains in the year ending May 1 with wage increases five to fifteen percent and shorter hours across most industries. Metal trades saw the largest boosts amid wartime orders, with many plants voluntarily cutting hours. Employment rose in iron and steel, car manufacturing, and boot and shoe production. Labor laws spread nationwide, with two thirds of 1915 strikes involving wages or hours.
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States Expand Unemployment and Welfare Measures This Year
During the year Colorado Indiana Montana Nevada and New York adopted policies expanding unemployment relief while Illinois established a unemployment commission. California and Nevada studied conditions and Idaho funded emergency work through county boards. Public employment officers were created in several states and many expanded their systems. Weak wage and child labor laws were updated as eleven states enacted minimum wage legislation and Arkansas and Pennsylvania passed child labor laws. Industrial safety provisions received focus from Wisconsin New York and Pennsylvania boards. Seamen's act and pension laws in Alaska and Arizona plus California's social insurance report were noted as key actions.
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Federal Grand Jury Repots Indict Bank Violations Continue
The Federal grand jury, after a week in session, made its final report to Judge Alec Sroarman at 7 oclock Saturday night and returned six indictments. Four indictments allege violations of national banking laws in the Union National Bank failure a year ago. Names cannot be released until papers are served. Court officers left Sunday for Shreveport. The bank was placed in the hands of receiver Hubert F. Thomas of Colorado, who has not paid depositors a dividend yet.
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Shreveport
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Colorado
First Anniversary Training Institute Events Planned
Tomorrow marks the first anniversary of the Training Institute with an afternoon program inviting all to learn about the school. Notable attendees include Hon. Fred J. Heintz and Dr. Brown, with a schedule featuring building inspections, drill exercises, speeches, and a baseball game. The institute sits near the Lee Avenue car line with a direct graded walk to the buildings.
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Mr Willis Strother Guest of Mrs Meredith in Vicksburg
Mr Willis Strother of Vicksburg was the guest of Mrs M L Meredith on Sunday.
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M. L. Meredith
Parish High Hays Speaks After Northeast Louisiana Rally
Dramatized dispute over literary contests ends with Parish High School scoring 75 points, Monroe City 53, Delhi 45 as 7 cups go to Parish. President Prof Jack Hays releases a signed statement defending official timekeeper selections and contest rulings amid calls for reorganizing the association.
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Time Limit Dispute in State Rally Declamation
State High School Rally book governs disputes as same. Judges ruled no eliminations for delays beyond seven minutes in Girls Declamation. Executive committee members discussed winners but voted to keep all beyond time limit. Mr Shaw and Mr Avery assisted in tabulating scores.
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LaFourche Road Seen Boosting Alto to Monroe
A planter from Alto on Boeul river predicts the completed LaFourche road will draw residents to Monroe for church, theatre, and other attractions. He says the drive or train ride will be brief and the road will bring thousands of dollars annually, a boost welcomed by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce.
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Book Shower for Monroe Public Library
A community Book Shower will be held at the Monroe Public Library tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5:26 p.m. The library seeks children's books, standard works, and any good books for donation. Citizens of Monroe and Ouachita parish are urged to contribute, with money donations accepted if stock is unavailable.
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Rebel Leaders Surrender Reported Across Dublin
Reports from multiple Dublin districts indicate rebel leaders have surrendered after a period of conflict. Authorities confirm detentions and ongoing security operations across the city.
Renewed German Attacks Around Verdun and Mesopotamia Losses
Allied dispatches report renewed German massed assaults northwest of Verdun on French positions north of Dead Man's Hill and near Dumierres. Paris says Germans were repulsed with heavy losses. In Mesopotamia, unofficial figures put British casualties at about 20,000 in March and April, as General Townsend’s army at Kut el Amara capitulated to the Turks. Sniping continues in Dublin as leaders surrender.
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German Sub Torpedoes Allied Transport Near Saloniki
A Zurich dispatch reports Saloniki says a German submarine torpedoed a large Allied transport off Karaburun near Saloniki. This is the second such reported attack in the area.
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Rebel Leaders in Dublin Surrender Reported in London
London announces that all Sinn Fein rebels in Dublin surrendered on April 30 with the main body yielding during Sunday. Fighting continued in Dublin and suburbs, notably Ball's Bridge, as College of Surgeons prisoners were captured including Countess Markievicz. Provisional President Pearce urged surrender to prevent further unarmed casualties.
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