14 May 1918
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1918
Page
1
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Baton Rouge May 14 The dry vs wet battle intensifies as Republicans claim a Senate majority and three House votes could favor ratification of a federal amendment. Governor’s message pending, Harper resignation approved, and Alexandria dry zone anticipated. Local towns Boyce Seymour Pineville Alexandria sit at stake.
Porters of the measure claim victory as Senator Harper resigns. Senator Leon Haas of Opelousas cites section 3347 of the revised statutes, arguing resignations must be transmitted to the president of the senate and presented to Lieutenant Governor Morton. The governor sent two telegrams to Harper including an acceptance notice.
The Chamber of Commerce starts its 1918 19 campaign with a committee meeting and pledges drive. Leaders aim for 400 members and 10 000 in subscriptions to fund next year’s work. Committee members include W L Ethridge J B Foster Abe Arent J M Cobb and others. The annual meeting date is pending due to speaker availability.
Associated Press Amsterdam May 14 report that Emperor William issued a proclamation on Lithuania. It states Lithuania is expected to share Germanys war burdens and recognizes Lithuania as allied with the German empire.
Notice to residents warns of a serious coal shortage next winter and promotes gas as an alternative. The Monroe Gas Company offers credit to eligible tenants to purchase gas fixtures immediately with monthly payments. Call at the gas office in the Central Savings Bank building for details.
A statement challenges a previous Ottawa report by claiming the use of United States troops in relation to De Lay is repudiated. The piece questions the accuracy of the initial account and suggests corrective action or clarification may follow.
Italian Headquarters report heavy losses as Italian troops repel a last night assault aimed at regaining Mont Corno and dominion of the Trent Rovereto approach. British raid in Flanders succeeds with prisoners taken. German artillery in Somme and Ancre sectors remains active.
In Champagne heavy artillery fighting is reported by the French war office. On the main front in Picardy only patrol actions occurred. French raids succeeded with prisoners taken. Two local German attacks were repulsed.
Washington May 14 report says Germany, realizing Allied mastery of present submarine types, is planning a new series of U boats to counter Allied advantage. The article notes strategic shifts and potential design changes under consideration by German naval authorities.
Georges Leygues, French minister of marine, states a new German plan to regain the advantage in unrestricted submarine warfare in an interview sent from France. The dispatch confirms Germany’s intent to renew aggressive U boat operations.
Beaulu France May 14 James Gordon Bennett proprietor of the New York Herald died here this morning after two days of unconsciousness. Bank Statement May 10 Washington May 14 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for statements of the condition of all national banks at the close of business May 10 Sig Haas and Sons sue Pauline Bernhardt individually and as administrator for recognition of a verbal seven year contract and lease terms for a building now occupied by plaintiff.
Associated Press reports London May 14 that Smichow near Prague is under state of siege. Troops withdrawn, 150 women arrested amid demonstrations. The urgency master has resigned and foment extends across Bohemia per Amsterdam dispatch.
London May 14 Bolshevik troops have penetrated over 150 miles south into Mongolia from the Siberian border near Irkutsk according to the Daily Mail correspondent at Tientsin. The Chinese cabinet weighs steps to curb further southward movement.
A Missouri Pacific order to pull all gravel cars and reallocate them to coal service risks halting Ouachita parish road construction. About 70 MP and 30 V S & P cars are used to haul gravel from a West Monroe yard. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Road District No 1 urge Congressman Wilson to seek relief from railroad authorities.
A jury at Edwardsville, Illinois, prepares to hear the case related to the hanging of Paul Prager. Prosecutors urge a verdict on a lynching charge amid heightened regional tensions and public scrutiny.
Madison county court in Collinsville hears trial for eleven men indicted on murder tied to the April lynching of Robert Paul Prager, a 29 year old German immigrant, as demonstrations against alleged disloyalists lead to mob violence and a rope by nightfall.
A mob dragged a man named Prager a mile toward St Louis and hanged him from a roadside tree after failed attempts to place the noose. A small boy aided by climbing the tree, then Prager was lowered briefly to bind his hands and feet as he prepared a dying statement.
President Wilson today removed bandages from his left hand four weeks after it was burned when he touched an exhaust pipe on a British tank visiting the White House. The hand is healed but bears scars across the palm.
Mothers of Monroe with sons in the army will ride in the Red Cross parade at noon Saturday. Old soldiers will also ride. Volunteers with autos should report to the court house square by 11:89 a.m. Saturday the 18th. Stores close 11:30 to 1, and streets will be cleared along the parade route.
Washington May 14 Secretary McAdoo authorized loans of 200 million to Great Britain and 100 million each to France and Italy, bringing total Allied loans to nearly six billion dollars.
The Shipping Board reports 159 vessels completed to May 11 under its direction with nearly all steel. No wooden ships delivered yet though 46 have been launched. Boiler and machinery delays affect delivery. In the week ending May 11, about 50 000 tons of steel ships were completed and 14 steel ships totaling about 60 000 tons were launched.
In New Orleans on May 14 the government called for every pound of cotton linters for explosives. George R. James of Memphis, War Industries Board member supervising linters, announced the demand during a talk at the twenty second annual session of the Interstate Cottonseeds Crushers Association.
London reports total British casualties near 42,000 in the week ending today. About 6,000 were killed or died of wounds, while the remainder were wounded or missing.
Washington May 14 Today's casualty list from General Pershing contains the names of 72 Americans. The list divides into killed in action 14 died of wounds 7 died of disease 3 wounded slightly 21 missing 27.
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