Britains Submarine Feats Target German Ports in North Sea
The British submarine fleet operates from home harbors along England's east coast and Scottish firths. They slip through North Sea mines to battle German forces even inside enemy harbors. A famed exploits tale tells of a commander entering Heligoland harbor, periscope visible, then retreating after sinking a U boat. The report notes over forty German warships attacked successfully.
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Sriion
North Sea
Associated Press
Washington
Britain
Artic
Istend
England
Admiralty
Germany
Heligoland
Gibralta
Atlantic
Navy lists additional 13 men likely lost with Cyclops
By Associated Press Washington May 22 the Navy Department received an additional list of 13 men probably lost with the naval collier Cyclops in today’s communication.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department
Martial Law Proclaimed in Bohemia
British press reports Bohemia under martial law after popular excesses. Dispatches quote the Solvenski Parod noting imprisonments and outbreaks in Pilsen Nachod and other towns as authorities act to restore order.
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Bohemia
Associated Press
London
Berne
Switzerland
Daily Mail
Solvenski
Senate Wilson differences overcome as substitute adopted
The threat of a breach between President Wilson and the Senate ended when an acceptable substitute replaced Senator Chamberlain's resolution. The President had argued the resolution would make the military affairs committee the conduct of the war committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Chamberlain
Monroe Residents Offer Gas Fixture Credit Plan
Notice warns of a serious coal shortage for next winter and promotes Monroe Gas Company credit. Tenants may buy gas fixtures now and pay monthly, with discounts for cash. Call at the Gas Office in the Central Savings Bank building.
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Fuel Administration
Monroe
Monroe Gas Company
Central Savings Bank
Sammies Raid Enemy U S Patrol and Gas Attack
American artillery northwest of Toul launched a sudden local gas attack on German positions in Gerechamp wood with severe punishment reported. In actions near Luneville American forces repelled German parties, taking two prisoners.
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Associated Press
France
Toul
Gerechamp Wood
Americans Report Patrol Raid Nets Two Germans
General Pershing today released details of a patrol raid on Monday night in which American forces captured two German soldiers. The action involved artillery activity on both sides, with no American casualties.
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Washington
Pershing
British Raiders Enter German Trenches Near Arras
British raiders penetrated German trenches at two points southeast of Arras last night and took prisoners and a machine gun. In Flanders the German line faced a heavy gas bombardment northeast of Bethune.
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London
Arras
Flanders
Bethune
Violent Cannon Duel Abroad Near Amiens Reported
Paris reports a violent night of artillery fighting on the front southeast of Amiens with heavy bombardment. The war office notes further heavy action on the southern battle line west of Noyon as official statements confirm.
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Paris
Amiens
War Office
Noyon
Italian Troops Repel Attacks in Brenta West
Italian forces in the Brenta west region break up enemy assaults. On Monte Spinancia near the Piave an Austrian position is destroyed and 50 prisoners are taken according to the Italian war office.
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Rome
Brenta
Monte Spinancia
the Piave
Italian War Office
Major East Flies to Lonoke Arkansas from Monroe
Major East, the aviator who landed here Tuesday afternoon, left about 3 45 for Lonoke Ark on an inspection of aviation camps and will proceed to Washington. He flew from Lake Charles to Monroe in under three hours and could travel up to 120 miles an hour to reach Lonoke on time.
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Major East
Lonoke
Ark
Washington
Lake Charles
Monroe
Ensign Potter Killed While Fighting Seven Planes
Washington news confirms Ensign Potter of the Naval Reserves died in the North Sea on April 25 while engaging seven enemy aircraft. The report notes his heroic action and receipt of naval casualty notification.
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Washington
Ensign Potter
North Sea
Governor weighs grant of clemency in Mooney case
The state courts imposed the death sentence on Mooney. His sole hope lies in Governor William D. Stephens considering a pardon. Mooney’s counsel said they would appeal to the state supreme court again and if denied would seek U. S. Supreme Court review.
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William D. Stephens
Mooney
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
House 10 Vote Thursday On Amendment
Baton Rouge May 22 The House will not vote on the prohibition amendment until Thursday. It has been made the special order for 12 o clock Thursday. Both sides are confident.
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Baton Rouge
House
Prohibitionists win first round in Louisiana house vote
In Baton Rouge the committee on federal relations backed Powell’s ratification 7 to 3 and sent the measure to the house for a final vote. Wilkinson’s referendum appears doomed with a minority report and a push by opponents to delay indefinitely the ratification. The session featured a major rally by supporters and prominent lawmakers predicting broad backing for final passage.
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Baton Rouge
House
Committee On Federal Relations
Norman of Winn
Powell
Sanders
A. W. Turner
Wilkinson
Jovuanchaud
American tanker sunk three lost
The Navy Department announced that three men were lost when the American tanker steamship William Rockefeller was torpedoed on May 18.
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Associated Pree
Washington
William Rockefeller
Navy Department Today
Local Salt Bath Offer Proposed for Troops Passing Monroe
H. R. Speed suggested to May and Apgar that the salt water natatorium be offered for free use with transportation to and from the pool for all soldiers, especially troop train passengers, passing through Monroe. Mayor Apgar plans to present the idea to the appropriate authorities.
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H. R. Speed
Apgar
Monroe
Train Kills Calhoun Man Victim Named Dick Penable
A Calhoun man was struck and killed by a train on Tuesday afternoon. The victim is identified as Dick Penable. Authorities are investigating the tragic accident.
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Dick Penable
Train Hits Truck Man Killed Near Calhoun
James J. Pennell 30 was instantly killed when the eastbound Cannon Ball passenger train crashed into a truck he drove onto the tracks near Calhoun. Pennell, a store worker and brother-in-law of Parnell, left his wife later in the Parnell store. Funeral services were held at Calhoun and the engine crew reportedly stopped promptly after the collision.
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Vo. Ss. & PL
James J
Dick) Pennell
Calhoun
Vicksburg
Shreveport
Pacific
Penwell
Pennell
Lillian
Monroe
Pernell
Parnell
Ward Says He Will Not Hear From Us Again
Mr. Ward reportedly told Mr. Florsheim that after a certain point there would be no further communication. The remark signals a final stance or closing of dialogue in the dispute.
Citizens' Progressive Bank Planned in Caldwell Parish
Sheriff J. and McClanahan report formation of a new Caldwell bank named Citizens' Progressive Bank with J. W. James as president W. G. Ferrand as first vice president and Joe Hague as second vice president. Capital 20000 surplus 5000 two story brick building to open by Sept 1. McClanahan also reports capture of an alleged counterfeiter in Clarks jailed in Columbia to be turned over to federal authorities.
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Sherif J. &. McClanahan
Columbia
Caldwell Parish
Cnr
Caldwell
Citizens’ Progressive Bank
J. W. James
W. G. Ferrand
Joe Hague
McClanahan
Clarks
New Orleans Knights of Pythias Meet Elects Grand Master at Arms
R. W. Germany S. M. McReynolds and C. E. Faulk returned from the Knights of Pythias grand lodge in New Orleans where Maulk was elected grand master at arms.
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R. W. Germany
M. McReynolds
BE. Faulk
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
New Orleans
Mr. Maulk
Tornadoes Hit Central Town, Killing Near Score
Des Moines reports say nearly a score are dead and about 100 injured after a series of tornadoes in Central Town yesterday. Property losses estimated around one million dollars.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Town
Two Die In Plane Collision At Gerstner Field
Lake Charles La May 22 two lieutenant pilots Latham Polk of New York and Spence Williams of Buffalo were killed when their planes collided during an 8000 foot abort at Gerstner Field late yesterday.
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Associated Press
Lake Charle
Latham Polk
Spence Williams
Gerstner Field
Polk
New York
Williams
Buffalo
CERTAIN PRODUCT IN GAS WOULD BRING A BIG U S PLANT HERE
Co. F Ward former Ohio Fuel Supply Company foreman tested Monroe field gas for Ouachita Natural Gas and Oil Company. Ward, in government service, said tests aim to find a product needed for war and would lead to a large local plant if Monroe gas contains it. He declined to name the product or plant details.
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F. Ward
Ohio Fuel Supply Company
Homer
Ohio
Monroe
BE. N. Florsheim
Ouachita Natural Gas and Oil Company
Ward
Mr. Ward
Terrebonne
Florsheim
Federal Heads for Each Road Replace Railway Presidents
Federal officials plan to replace railway presidents with chief operating officers to streamline management on all major routes. The move assigns new leadership roles aimed at improving efficiency and accountability across rail networks.
McAdoo Orders Federal Directors for All Government Railroads
Director General McAdoo instructs regional railroad administration chiefs to immediately recommend a federal director for each government controlled line. These directors would answer only to the railroad administration and would replace the road presidents as chief operating officers.
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Railroad Administration
Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Roads
Presbyterian Church Union Rejected by Southern Assembly
Durant Oklahoma May 22 The general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church rejected an organic union with the Northern Presbyterian church by a large majority 72 to 7 2 after two days of debate. The Southern assembly still favored a federal union of all Presbyterian and Reformed churches in the United States.
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Durant
Okla
Northern Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian and Reformed Churches
United States
Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly Rejects Union
The Cumberland Presbyterian church general assembly in Dallas on May 22 rejected unification with Cumberland South and North branches, stating it will not join other denominations until doctrinal creeds are changed. The decision preserves separate governance and beliefs within the denomination.
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Dallas
Texas
Cumberland Southern
Northern Presbyterian Churches
General Assembly
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
American Army Casualty List Released
Washington May 22 an American army casualty list containing 18 names was made public today. The breakdown shows three killed in action, two died of wounds, two died of disease, eight wounded severely, and three wounded slightly. Only one officer is included.
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Washington
Mooney Loses Final Review Bid in 1916 Bomb Case
San Francisco May 22 Thomas J Mooney convicted of murder in the preparedness day bombing death near here in 1916 lost his final application for review of his case by the Supreme Court today.
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San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Attempted Raid on Paris Fails
German aviators tried to raid Paris but failed to reach the city. Three people died and several were injured on the outskirts. One raider was shot down in flames north of Paris by anti aircraft guns.
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Associated Press
Paris
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Carl McHenry
Monroe Gas
Victor Teegerstrom
U. S
Luneville
Teuton
Lonoke, Ark
Louisiana
Train
NEW Bank AT
M’adoo
Presbyterian Church Union
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J. Warren Kerrigan
American Red Cross
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Ray McKee
Spirit OF the Red Cross
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