21 May 1918
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
1
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Campaign for AI based insurance highlights 17 billions of policy potential and notes over 1,800,000 soldiers and sailors insured under war risk protection.
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance has written over 16 billion dollars in life insurance for more than 1.8 million service members and paid about 60 million dollars in allowances and allotments to dependents from Dec 20 to May 1. Applications and insurance claims surged daily as the program expanded to millions of potential risks.
Director General McAdoo fires C W Huntington for disobeying orders on maintenance and improvement of the Virginian Railway. J H Young of Norfolk named federal director for the railroad.
A clerical force of about 4 200 people works for the bureau in its duties. A bill pending in Congress has been favorably reported by the House Interstate Commerce Committee, proposing amendments to the law in several details including automatic insurance.
London fire department officers and men are taking a gas mask instruction course. About 1,500 firemen have received regulation army pattern masks for emergency use in air raids.
Texarkana Ark May 21 report says sixteen or more soldiers were injured when a troop train wrecked near Garland City Arkansas. The engineer and firman were killed in the incident and details were not fully confirmed.
Washington reports estimates by Provost Marshal General Crowder show about three quarters of a million men will be obtained for the army through the registration. June 5th age majority for those who turned 21 since June last year.
Notice to residents warns of a serious coal shortage next winter and promotes gas availability. The Monroe Gas Company offers tenants credit to buy gas fixtures now and pay monthly, with discounts for cash. sales office at the Central Savings Bank building.
Government agents uncover a plan involving Irish and German groups forming a rebellion in Ireland from bases in the United States. The probe traces contacts, funds, and recruitment efforts tied to sympathizers and potential operatives. Authorities vow continued vigilance and arrests as needed.
Washington May 21 evidence of a Germany Ireland uprising plot uncovered by U S agents led to recent arrests of Irish leaders by Britain. Sinn Fein sympathizers in the United States allegedly contacted German reps who offered funds and possibly arms by submarine or blockade runners. Discussed were German troops aiding the revolt as England faced a conclusive drive in France.
London reports a total lack of excitement from Dublin and no untoward incidents linked to Sinn Fein arrests anywhere in the country as of May 21.
The State Highway Department proposes cars to haul gravel for the Winnsboro road. A special Police Jury session is set for Thursday morning May 23 to consider the plan. Road District No 1 commissioners will join the Jury. Congressman Riley J. Wilson pledges aid to ease the gravel car shortage impacting the parish.
The Dutch government prohibits the sailing of all Dutch steamships from Dutch points. The order announced in The Hague on May 21 states vessels must remain in port pending further directive.
A Daily Mail correspondent reports famine will join the Entente as a political and military ally against Germany and Austria Hungary. He cites statements from an authentic witness in France near the Swiss border and notes low morale and Bolshevik fears in Central Powers. Oil and coal rationing is to be controlled by the fuel administration.
In Washington officials say Germany faces a worsening food shortage. Even with a reduced June 15 ration, there may be insufficient supplies to reach the next harvest, forcing further reductions.
London reports casualty figures for the week ending today with nearly 87 000 listed across British forces. The tally reflects broad losses in ongoing operations.
In Columbus on May 21 the Northern Presbyterian general assembly adopted resolutions urging the organized union of all evangelical churches in the country. The move expresses a goal of broader unity within the evangelical Christian community.
An aircraft from Gerstner Field Lake Charles landed near the Home of the Good Samaritan this afternoon drawing hundreds. He stopped to refill fuel en route to an Arkansas point. Reports place departure from Lake Charles at dusk or from Alexandria at 12 40. This remains unconfirmed.
New York officials report at the U S Marine recruiting station that Marines will have beer available at all times, two beers per recruit, as Otto A age 23 and Warren M age 24 were accepted for enlistment amid controversy.
Rev. RE F Lyons of San Angelo Texas will preach at the First Baptist church here Sunday. The church is still without a regular pastor and no service occurred Sunday.
Paul J. Collier, an elderly traveler, is not expected to recover after being struck by a light delivery car driven by Sam Mitchell at Sixth and DeSiard streets. Collier, reportedly linked to Little Rock, was boarding a street car when hit. he remains internally injured with a bruised head and damaged spine. Mitchell was booked for reckless driving and released on a $25 bond.
President Wilson sent to the Senate nominations of Major General March acting chief of staff for promotion to full general and of General Bliss for promotion to general by brevet.
A blaze swept the Fowler Airplane Corporation plant in San Francisco destroying fifteen airplanes and large quantities of airplane materials. Officials report no immediate details on casualties or causes. The loss underscores industrial vulnerability in the city’s aviation sector.
Dispatches from Washington state indicate the government has limited funds leading to the possible abandonment of street oiling in Monroe residential areas. A liberal sum was collected but may be insufficient to complete the program.
London May 21. Of the 20 to 30 Gotha bombers that took part in the raid five were shot down by HMN S Gotha aircraft and anti aircraft fire. The raid caused damage but limited casualties were reported as authorities investigated the incident.
The Sunday night air raid on London reportedly brought down five aircraft, with officials noting no confirmation yet of two additional planes lost in the North Sea.
The casualty list shows 41 names with eight killed in action, one died of wounds, two died of disease, seven died of an accident, eighteen wounded severely, five wounded slightly, two missing in action. Private John Kelso of Enrad, Allen parish died of disease.
Arkans a and Louisiana Midland crew reported a bridge on the A and I M line burned down just south of Wardville La early Monday. The 100 foot creosoted wooden structure collapsed as the northbound train halted and passengers were moved. Origin of the fire is unknown and smoke persisted into Monday morning.
London May 21 Northwest of Melville in the Flanders salient the British improved their positions last night the British war office announced this morning Thirty prisoners and six machine guns were captured A German counter attack on new positions this morning was checked by British artillery and machine guns
Resignations are received with no further action on moves by Kaplan Verkings and Been Steen, leaving the staff changes in place as reported.
At Monday night’s city meeting six councilmen accepted a pre arranged motion to receive resignations of Kaplan Bernstein and Atkins with action deferred to a future session. No resignations were present and no steps were taken to fill the vacant seats. The council also discussed establishing a municipal woodyard to aid those lacking coal or gas next winter. The issue was referred to the finance committee in collaboration with the fuel board for action.
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