Three Monroe Councilmen resign from office in 1918
Messrs Sam Kaplan Arnold Bernstein and P M Atkins have definitively announced their resignations from the Monroe aldermanic posts. Bernstein issues a separate statement outlining reasons and endorsing commission government under the Powell Bill. A special election will likely be held to fill the vacancies.
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Sam Kaplan
Arnold Bernstein
P. M. Atkins
Messrs
Atkins
Kaplan
Bernstein
Atlas
Bernein
Owever
Uncilman
Monroe
Basis For Hope Dr L B Faulk Still Alive
Friends of the family of Dr L B Faulk report he is alive. Earlier dispatches claimed he was killed or taken prisoner and severely wounded by the enemy somewhere in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf
Mayne
R. W. Faulk
I. B. Faulk
Monroe
Dr. L. 38. Faulk
France
Protest Over Gravel Shipments By Railroads At Parish
Parish Police Jury heard complaints about gravel shipments from Missouri Pacific and other lines. Officials sought faster service, citing 8 to 10 days for a 20 mile haul and warned contractors may quit without adequate material. Labor shortages and low pay also hinder road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Boyd
C. Ti. McHenry
Missouri Pacific
Melcury
Peters and
Krichbaum
A. R. Taylor
Dean
Boyd
Melenry
Colony
Vicksburg
Island
Farmerville Road
Columbia Road
DeGraffenreid Place
Ward 4
Royd
Caldwell Parish
Monroe-Columbia
Ouachita
Garrel
Schulze
A. L. Green
German Duke Likely King of Finland Says Report
Stockholm dispatch reports strong expectation of a Finnish monarchy with Duke Adolph Frederick of Mecklenburg Severin named as king. The German candidate is uncle to the German Crown Prince, aligning with recent royal succession speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Associated Preach
London
Stockholm
Adolph Frederick of
Mecklenberg
Ouachita Red Cross War Fund drive plans outlined
Abe Arent, Ouachita parish Red Cross chairman, says the Ouachita quota will be raised in advance of the war fund drive. May 18 parades will call attention to the campaign not yet begun. Monroe chapter quota is 16 640 dollars. territory includes Ouachita parish and Eros town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita
Abe Arent
Ouachita Parish
Red Cross
Bath
Monroe
Eros
Jackson Parish
Arent
J. M. Cobb
Cobb
Camp Beauregard
100 New Seats Are Provided at Natatorium
The city added 100 new benches around the municipal salt water natatorium ahead of spring opening. Improvements were made at the pool and the formal opening is scheduled for next Wednesday May 15. No music or special program will mark the opening due to costs. A. O. Hill will serve as the police officer on duty this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apgar
A. O. Hill
Heavy Penalty Bill for Disloyal Sedition Adopted
The government finalizes a harsh sedition measure granting broad powers to authorities. It imposes severe penalties for disloyal acts and aims to suppress opposition. The legislature approves the bill amid political tension and public debate.
Sedition bill clears Congress with jail and censorship powers
Final action on the sedition bill grants the government broad powers to punish disloyal acts and speech during the war. Penalties reach twenty years in prison or a ten thousand dollar fine for uttering or printing disloyal or pro German language. The bill expands postmaster general censorship and faces debate over free speech and government overreach.
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Washington
Alrady
Senate
House
Congress
Department of Justice
United States
Germany
London
New York
Lundeen
Minnesota
California
Gordon
Ohio
Johnson
W. W
Penalties Expanded for Interfering with Military Forces
The measure would punish those who publish false or harmful reports aimed at hindering U S military or naval operations. It also targets attempts to incite mutiny or refusals of duty, obstruction of recruitment, and abusive language against the uniform, flag, or constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Rotary Club to Hear G. T. Cross on Chamber Work
J. M. Cobb announces that G. T. Cross secretary of the Chamber of Commerce will address the Rotary Club tomorrow at the noonday luncheon. The talk will cover Chamber of Commerce plans. The Rotarians meet at Hotel Monroe Thursday from 12:04 to 1:09 p.m.
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GT. Cross
Rotary Club
J. M. Cobb
G. T. Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Cross
Hotel Monroe
Ofelock
Wave Board to Announce Employee Wage Increase Award
The Wave Board will announce tomorrow its decision on wage increases for railroad employees in a labor applications case. The Associated Press report from Washington notes the ruling will set new pay terms and affect railway workers nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Wave Board
Ouachita Exceeds Third Bond Quota by $160000
Ouachita parish surpassed its third Liberty loan quota by about 160000, with a final total of 685500 in subscriptions. The report from J Trousdale shows 1564 subscribers averaging 100 each, yet some totals are grouped by bank and employee pools.
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Ouachita
Ouachita Parish
J.th Trousdale
Federal Reserve Bank
Dallas
Ouachita National Bank
Erployes
Trousdale
PF. Lis
Missouri-Pacific Railway
City Bond Suit To Be Tried Soon In Monroe
Theus J Theus a Monroe city attorney said the bond legality suit over 600000 will be tried before the district court adjourns for the summer vacation. He noted the trial could occur this month or next and cited illness and heavy workload as reasons for past delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theus
J. @. Theus
Monroe
News-Star
Chamber of Commerce
District Court
Trudson, Potts, Bernstein
Scholars
Allied forces strengthen positions along northern France front
The British Military Mission reports Allied troops are bolstering defenses across the northern French line. Despite small raids and bad weather, heavy artillery and transport problems hamstring the German effort as a major attack looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALUES
Associated Press
Washington
France
Wheat crop forecast cools Allies aid plan
Washington reports a winter wheat crop of 572,539,000 bushels forecast by the Department of Agriculture. The May condition is 96.4 percent of normal, with improved spring wheat and growing conditions making a government plan to supply a billion bushels to aid the Allies seem likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
New West Monroe Council Members Take Seats At Meeting
Newly elected West Monroe town council members were seated at Tuesday night’s meeting. The body now includes Mayor N. G. Tippit and councilmen K. M. Browning J. J. Ries J. T. Hill W. J. Sutcliff and Fred Mitchell. Salaries for mayor marshal and electrician were raised. Secretary J. T. Watkins did not seek reappointment. Committees to be formed for the new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
West Side
N. G. Tippit
K. M. Browning
J. J. Ries
J.T. Hill
W. J. Sutcliff
Fred Mitchell
Mersis
Sutcliff
Mitchell
J. T. Watkins
Chas. KE. Averett
J.W Morrison
Americans Hold Picardy Front As Artillery Fights Persist
In Picardy on May 8 1918 artillery combat continued along the sector held by American forces. Premier Clemenceau visited the Americans on Sunday praising their strong performance and resolve amid ongoing battle operations.
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Picardy
Clemenceau
Australians advance on front near Sailly and Morlancourt
With the British Army in France the Australians last night pressed the German line back along two fronts near Sailly-Lesee east of Amiens and west of Morlancourt. They gained about 500 yards on a 600 yard sector and 300 yards on a 500 yard sector.
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France
Sailly-Lesee
Amiens
Morlancourt
British Lines Advance in Amiens Sector Report
London reports successful minor operations last night that advanced the British lines slightly in the Amiens sector between the Somme and Anchre rivers. Morning activity rose with increased hostile artillery fire in Flanders between Meteren and Kenmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amiens
Somme
Anccre
Flanders
Meteren
Kenmel
Heavy Fighting Along Avre River Near Amiens
Paris reports intense clashes on both sides of the Avre river southeast of Amiens last night with heavy fighting continuing through darkness as Allied and German forces engage along the riverside front.
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Paris
Avre River
Amiens
Chaos in Ukraine as Germany backs new government
Copenhagen dispatch says anarchy spreads across Ukraine after Germany ousts the government and installs a German chosen regime. Riots erupt in several cities including Kiev with many reported deaths.
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London
Ukraine
Germany
Copenhagen
Kiev
United States Sends Grain Ships to Switzerland in Convoys
Washington May 1 Defying submarines the United States is sending Switzerland grain aboard armed ships under heavy naval convoys due to the critical food situation in Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Switzerland
Washington Team Struggles Linked to Grip Epidemic
Manager Griffith attributes poor early performance to an epidemic of grippe among players, saying sickness hampered training and team effectiveness. The remark frames the slow start as a health issue rather than lack of form or tactical problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Grippe
Washington
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Tam
Commission
Powell
Very Truly, A. Bernstein
Green
R. B. Lynch
Calhoun
State Highway Department
Parish Road and Bridge Fund
O’kelly
Jedge Schulze
L W. W
Indiana
Iiona
BOARD
Soo Sun Scheptions Agg
Ouachita Natural Gas & Oil Co., Inc
Senavpor Owens
America
Owen
New West Monroe
Tippip
RI AG
Hoolding
Cvetlerprond
Brepish
Lyceum Theatre
His Majesty, Bunker Bean
Jack Pickford
William S. Hart
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