16 May 1917
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
1
Army dispatch reports German forces reinforce on all fronts with additional infantry heavy guns and ammunition. Command posts indicate lodgment of new troops near critical positions and continual artillery support continuing through the week.
The article reports Russian demoralization and retreat shrinking German eastern lines. It notes heavy Hindenburg reinforcements causing a temporary stalemate on the Western Front near Bullecourt and Arras. British advances reclaim most ground lost around Bullecourt as French and Irish efforts intensify.
Petrograd reports the previous government refused the first condition set by workers and soldiers delegates to enter the Dinet. The demand sought a general peace without annexation or indemnities and the right of unions to shape their own destiny.
Reports say a German push along the Lens to St Quentin line was a dispersion of counter attacks rather than a major broad-front offensive. Along Hullecourt fierce bombardments and infantry clashes left German casualties heavy with about 250 dead and wounded in a single action. French artillery held, while Italian forces pressed the Austrians in the Leone region with gains on several points as the battle rages on. Venizelist troops continue asserting gains in another theater.
Paris records two works extending over fronts of more than 1500 yards captured and held despite counter-attacks. Washington reports the U S government loan to Russia at 100 million dollars, raising allied aid to 625 million.
Chicago crops report notes a sharp wheat market fall with September futures down 17 cents this morning. The report highlights broad weakness across grain prices and market reaction in trading hubs.
Chicago on May 16 reports a joint meeting of primary grain exchanges agreeing to cap wheat futures prices at or below set levels and ban buying unless closing out accounts. The move aims to curb speculation and forestall federal action while noting lower grain prices and broader supply, transport, and wartime demand pressures.
Eugene Silbernagel, manager and bookkeeper of the People’s Grocery Company, a black owned concern, shot himself near the Ouachita Stave Company plant. His body was found with an automatic pistol in his right hand after a morning fire at the Adams Street store and Young’s Wayou location caused $750 loss with no insurance or robbery signs.
President Wilson emphasizes the imperative necessity for prompt action to accelerate wartime legislation. He calls on Congress to move quickly to authorize measures essential to the war effort and national security.
President Wilson pressed Congress to speed food control legislation tied to the war effort as committees planned three bills to curb speculation and ensure fair prices. The $1,400,000,000 war revenue bill faced final votes anticipated by Saturday amid extensive amendments. Public hearings showed protests by publishers over higher second class mail rates and print paper taxes, with many papers warning potential suspensions.
Administration food conservation bills appropriating 1 000 000 for a national food survey and authorizing the secretary of agriculture to regulate storage and distribution of foodstuffs and fuels are laid aside until the war, army and naval budget bill is disposed of. A bill to prohibit food futures speculation was introduced. The Senate to take up the largest war budget in the nation’s history, totaling 3 390 46 000, today.
The Commercial Oil & Gas Co reports a dry gas well at the Mclain lease near Black Bayou striking gas at 2100 feet. Estimated flow is about six million cubic feet daily. A large Monroe crowd watched as ten oil company representatives observed the drill, the nearest field well to Monroe.
Lincoln National Chautauqua representatives arrived in Monroe to launch a seven day program starting June 4. The patriotic rally features daily events, renowned speakers, musical acts, and famed celebrities designed to inspire loyalty to the flag and country.
A London Chronicle dispatch questions why the British admiralty has not announced the loss of a certain ship described as a big vessel with a stated loss exceeding 79 lives. The report comes from London and is dated May 18.
A peace proposal from Russia requires Russel to renounce conquest aims as the basis for possible talks. The offer emphasizes non aggression and withdrawal from claimed territories as prerequisites for negotiations.
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg rejected a peace declaration saying it does not serve Germany and that the aim is an early victory. He indicated willingness to consider a permanent friendship with Russia if Russia renounces conquest and accepts limited aims.
Berlin reports that Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg, speaking before the Reichstag, refused to outline Germanys peace program. He argued such a statement would be premature and unhelpful amid the wars current state. He praised Spains attitude and urged restraint until the moment is ripe.
The text advocates renouncing conquest and bloodshed to restore durable peace. It emphasizes independent nations and a future relationship free of oppression. It suggests a mutual understanding could be reached, excluding oppression and sting, to maintain harmonious ties.
Governor Pleasant announced delegates to the National Conference of Charities and Correction in Pittsburg from June 6 to 13. The list includes W. O. Hart New Orleans Mrs. C. C. Devall Baton Rouge Mrs. J. D. Wilkinson Shreveport Judge Andrew Wilson New Orleans Senator Bertrand Weil Alexandria and others from multiple cities.
Six men died and several were badly hurt when an explosion rocked the Fort Prady pier at Sault Ste Marie Michigan. Laborers were among the victims as dynamite stored under the dock is believed to have detonated.
A call to register all slackers with the Washington government urges compliance and lists the names of those who register. The notice emphasizes mandatory registration and accountability for participants.
The war bill requires all men aged 21 to 31 to declare on the presidential day. The War Department will post lists of registered men and urge citizens to report evasions. Nonregistration is a misdemeanor with potential imprisonment, authorities say.
In Washington on May 16 the war tax bill advanced to the amendment stage as speeches were limited to five minutes. Dozens of amendments are expected, with a final House vote likely by Saturday. The Senate began reviewing weeklong testimony and is also expected to report by Saturday.
The senate moved to private discussion of the war budget, citing confidential wartime prosecutorial details, while the house approved the bill openly. The measure totals nearly 3.56 billion dollars.
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