Monroe Chamber of Commerce holds South Louisiana farm meetings
A Monroe Chamber of Commerce delegation visited Cadeville and Ocalaosa to urge farmers to boost food production following a Wilson proclamation. Despite five autos and a modest turnout, speakers urged planting every available ground for human or animal use as South needs food this year.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Cadeville
Okaloosa
Wilson
South
Monroe
T. C. Melain
Charles Day
J. T. Bryant
Fred Mitchell
T. J. Shelton
Julius Lemle
G. W. Phillips
J. L. Russ
T. H. McMillan
J. T. Ellis
Clarence Marks
J. A. Smith
Rivoire
W. J. Everett
Charles Vitche
Mises Marie Miller
M. Jackson
Jackson
Mr. Givens
Lincoln Parish
Monroe Party
Odom Menry
Mr. Jackoon
J. T. Bills
Odom Henry
de. Thomas
Givens
Mr. Coward
Mies Miller
Okaloos
Glover
Charity luncheon at Cadeville school draws lively crowd
The event featured a lunch brought by Mr. and Mrs. Jackson with items from Mr. Henry's store. Demonstrations included a fireless cooker and a cake of Vienne sausage from Chicago. The feast, enjoyed at two o'clock, followed Miss Miller's cooking display.
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Cadeville School
French Press Forward to Break German Lines near Rheims
The French Army reports renewed combat along a six to seven mile front east of Rheims. French forces attacked from Beine to Moreonvillieres and gained a tactical victory, capturing territory as German defenses held firm in strongly fortified positions. The German line had to deploy another division from strategic reserves but could not halt the French advance.
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Rheims
Beine
Moreonvillieres
Government Insurance Suggested in War Risk Plan
Secretary McAdoo urged Congress to extend the government war risk insurance bureau powers to include life insurance for officers and men on merchant ships. Life loss liability would range from 1500 to 6000 dollars with proportional indemnity for injuries. vessel owners would be required to insure the lives of their crews.
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Washington
McAdoo
Congress
War Risk Insurance Bureau
American Ship Rockingham Sunk. 13 Men Missing
The American steamer Rockingham was sunk by a German submarine near London on May 2. Thirteen crewmen are missing while two lifeboats with thirty three people were rescued.
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Associated Press
London
Rockingham
Unity mission to remain in Washington several days longer
The Unitie mission expects to remain in Washington about ten days longer with continued conferences. The team plans to visit more cities after the meetings, continuing its diplomacy and outreach efforts.
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Washington
Unitie
State May Tackle Higher Assessments This Year
Haton Rouge May 2 The state's assessment may rise to 2.7 billion this year, up from 600 million last year, says J. L. E Thomas, chairman of the board of water affairs. If reached, a uniform rate to end discrimination may be proposed. Some parishes assess at 16 percent while others reach 80 percent. Soil surveys from the federal government will guide proper classification. Thomas departs Monday to tour 25 parishes to boost state assessment over eight months, having spoken at Oberlin and Crowley last week.
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Haton Rouge
JL. E Thomas
Board of
Wate Affaires
Board of Affairs
Thomas
Oberlin
Crowley
Vive la America Tribute Moves Senate to Enthusiastic Cheers
France's war mission led by M Viviana with Marshal Joffre and Admiral Cochain stirred senators and gallery crowds in Washington. Viviana praised American unity and democracy and pledged to help advance a postwar international order.
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Washington
France
M. Viviana
Marshal Joffre
Cocheprat
Senate
Marne
Joffre Joffre
Joffre
America
Mission of the Commission and Peace Promises
Dispatches describe ongoing conferences among military naval and economic sides of the commission with United States representatives led by Ambassador Jussarand. Informal White House lunch with M Viviana and Marshal Joffre and possible Admiral Cocheprat discussed war problems with the president. Dinner honors for Justice White capped a day of high level talks.
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M. Viviana
Marshal Joffre
Admiral Cocheprat
White House
Justice White
U.S. Urged to Build Ships Fast Amid Atlantic Threat
Secretary Lane told governors at a national defense conference that 160000 tons of shipping had been sunk in the last week by German submarines. He warned England and France could fall and said the United States must build ships quickly or fight the war on this side of the Atlantic. He predicted a multi year conflict and the need to use all resources for victory.
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America
Wilcog
Society of Nations
Associated Seas
Washington
Lane
Interior Department
National Defense Conference
United States
England
France
Atlantic
Restoration of River Traffic Plan Endorsed in New Orleans
The New Orleans Board of Trade backed a plan to form a $2,000,000 river traffic corporation linking New Orleans, St. Louis and upper Mississippi points. Directors pledged $25,000 for stock, and sent delegates to a Mississippi Valley conference in St Louis on May 8 to push river traffic development. Speakers urged fleets of large wooden barges for revived river commerce.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Board of Trade
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Mississippi Valley
Renewas
Vacuum sinking claims eighteen crew members
By Associated Press London May 2 nine survivors including Captain Harris of the American steamer Vacuum say the vessel was sunk by a German submarine on Saturday. Of forty five aboard twenty seven were saved, eighteen crew members perished, eight gunners and eighteen crew survived. Captain Harris and the third mate were rescued by a patrol boat.
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Associated Press
London
Capt
Harris
Vacuum
Kaded
Hoatewein
Cew
Liew. Thomas
Shipping Plans Laid to Send Army to Europe
Washington May 2 The United States stands ready to send an army to Europe as soon as ships can be spared. Allies may be willing to accept troops for moral effect while the world shipping shortage limits transport capacity. Officials weigh whether regulars or national guardsmen should compose the expeditionary force and how tonnage requirements affect diversion from food and munitions shipping.
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Washington
United States
Europe
France
Baker
Wilson
State Department
United Sates Os
International shipping talks begin between allies and U S
Washington reports the first formal conference of the French and British war mission with American officials lays the foundation for an international shipping agreement. In days a definite program will be proposed for supplies and American ships and cargoes. The Shipping Board already puts two seized German ships at France and Italy for use in the effort. British attendees include Foreign Secretary Balfour and Sir Eric Drummond with aides.
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Washington
Germany
Shipping Board
France
Italy
Balfour
Eric Drummond
Hie
Richard Crawford
Idutae Boo Redfield Gaenu
Dent
Allies consider permanent commission in Washington on shipping
In Washington a plan for a permanent commission with the United States to handle shipping and export problems is contemplated by the Allies. Mr Balfour spent the day in conferences with aides and hosted Daniel Willard chairman of the transportation committee of the council of national defense at luncheon. Rear Admiral Dudley De Chair met again with navy department officials.
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Washington
United States
Balfour
Daniel Willard
Transportation Committee
Council of National Defense
Dudley de Chair
Navy Department
Revenue Bill Revisions Spark House Tax Debate
Washington May 1 The Ways and Means Committee opened a major rewrite of the Wet revenue bill. In two sessions the full committee overturned the subcommittee plan to cut revenues from 1.8 billion to about 1.7 billion and raised incomes above 10 000. The panel also bumped up tax rates on high incomes and signaled changes to excess profits taxes likely to discard the subcommittee proposal. Chairman Kitchin warned of extended controversy ahead.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
McAdoo
Kitchin
Waterways Appropriations Considered For Gulf Ports
The House rivers and harbors committee reviews a tentative waterways appropriations plan. Proposals include Miami harbor upgrade 160000, Hillsboro Bay 200000, Tampa and St. Johns river projects 335000, 77 500 for various Florida locations, and Gulfport Pascagoula 80000 to 115000 plus 1825000 for Mississippi river mouth. Also funds 64000 for Loutanana Grand river area and a 250000 waterway link to Sabine river, with 51000 for Bayou Vermilion and Mermentan river tributaries. The bill orders preliminary surveys of Louisiana sites to widen and deepen channels from Calcasie to Sabine to support Gulf commerce to Lake Charles.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Florida
Miami
Hillboro Bay
Tampa
Hillsboro
St. Petersburg
Hillsvero
Manate
John’s
Carabelle Bar
St. Andrews Bay
Chattahoochee River
Mississippi
Gulf
Louisiana
Hayou Tigre
Dorcheat
Terrebonne
Lacasrine
Cheney
Calcasie River
Sabine River
Gulf of Mexico
Lake Charles
Peace Speech Postponed in Reichstag
The speech by German Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg on peace and internal relations scheduled for today in Copenhagen has been postponed to a more fitting occasion, according to word received here.
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Copenhagen
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Rockingham Armed Vessel Sails from Baltimore
Rockingham departed Baltimore on April 14 with a crew of thirty six and a favorable contingent of thirteen. The ship carried valuable cargo and is valued at three million two hundred fifty nine thousand dollars.
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New York
Rockingham
Baltimore
Shortf Arthur Grant Heads to Orange for Forged Money Orders
Shortf Arthur Grant travels to Orange Texas to face charges related to forging Southern Express Company money orders on Mike John, naming Chester as the suspect.
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Arthur Grant
Orange
Texas
Chester
Southern Express Company
Mike John
Postmaster Sam Barsdale Visits City
Postmaster Sam Barsdale of Ruston arrives in the city for a one day visit to meet local officials and tour postal facilities.
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Sam Bar’ Sdale
Ruston
Allies Go Forward The Berlin Dispatch On Disorder Rumors
An officially inspired Berlin dispatch reports no disorders in Germany yesterday but notes unrest rumors abroad. It cites rising internal reform demands, large labor demonstrations in Sweden, and ongoing deadlock on the French front with partial repulses and French progress in Champagne.
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Associated Press
Germany
Sweden
Austria-Hungary
Paris
Admiralty
Aisne
Champagne
St. Quentin
Lens
Constantinople
Mach
Armenia
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