Germans Americans Withdrawn to North France Battle Zone
Associated Press report notes German troops that faced Americans along the غالب sector were withdrawn to form battle teams in northern France. The eighth Bavarian reserves reinforce the Germans. Sammies Have Quiet Day reports a calm day across occupied areas. London dispatch says British forces took few prisoners after an enemy raid north of Lens and repulsed a raid at Rygolay.
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North
France
Associated Press
Lave
Oul
Stohight
London
Lens
Rvgolay
Executed German Soldiers Reported at Dvinsk Front
A German division at Dvinsk in Russia refused orders to move from east to west and 50 soldiers were executed while 1,000 were imprisoned. The report comes from a Russian wireless dispatch received at the State Department. Enemy artillery was active west of Lens and at other points last night.
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Associated Pres- Washington
Dvinsk
Russia
West Front
State Department
Lens
Work or Fight Rule Prompts Draft Board Notice
General Crowder’s work or fight regulations set for July 1st draw interest as draft boards prepare to notify registrants to enter the army if not in a useful occupation. In Ouachita parish classings show many non useful jobs, with 470 qualified negroes and 200 whites in Class 1, and varying counts across Classes 2 to 5.
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Crowder
Washington
Ouachita Parish
Monroe Residents Urged to Install Gas Fixtures Now
The Fuel Administration warns of a serious coal shortage next winter in Monroe and urges tenants to purchase gas fixtures immediately. The Monroe Gas Company offers installment payments to eligible renters, with cash discounts and purchase locations at the Gas Office in the Central Savings Bank building.
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Fuel Administration
Monroe
Monroe Gas Company
Central Savings Bank
American pilots to defend Paris with aviation help
Paris on May 24 reports an American escort force of top pilots will assist in defending Paris from enemy air raids. The offer came from the head of the American aviation service and was accepted by the French government.
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Paris
Baccalaureate Sermon Set for City High Grads
Rev. ER K Means of the First Methodist Church will preach the baccalaureate sermon for the City High School 1918 graduating class at 11 a m Sunday. An appropriate program will be arranged. A speaker for the May 30 exercises had not yet been selected. Parish High School exercises and flag raising follow the next day.
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First Methodist Church
City High School
Parish
Sam Mitchell Arrested on Manslaughter Charge
Sam Mitchell was arrested on an affidavit by police inspector R K Heap and issued by City Judge Schulze for manslaughter in the auto accident that monday afternoon fatally injuring Paul J. Collier. Collier died thursday morning in a local hospital. Mitchell faces initial charges of reckless driving, with bond pending as Judge Dawkins is out of town.
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Sam Mitchell
R. KE. Heap
Schulze
Mitchell
Paul J
May Call an Extra Session After RAT Defeat
The report notes calls to convene an extra session following the defeat of ratification in the Senate and discusses a new plan under consideration by lawmakers.
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Senate
Winn Vacancy Follows Harper Resignation in Louisiana
Governor may call an extra session to pass the federal amendment after Harper's resignation opens a Senate vacancy. A special election is expected in Caldwell Winn and Grant parishes to choose Harper's replacement as Prohibitionists push to secure the necessary vote. Legislature adjourned until Monday night.
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Baton Rouge
Harper
Caldwell, Winn
Grant
Drys
Senate
Convict Battalions Organized by HMS Reported
Washington May 24. German strain on man-power leads to convict battalions being formed. Dispatch cited by State Department, quoting a neutral newspaper, notes such organization as an indication of the effort.
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Washington
State Department
Fight not over as Turner eyed to back zone dry bill
Rumor swirled that Dr Turner would stay to push the Alexandria dry zone measure and then influence passage of the field's zone-dry anti-shipping bill. Wilkinson and Powell resolutions were taken up together with two hours for argument. Speakers included Wavyles Brown Shreveport Edw J Gay Therville BH K Wastham St Landry and C B Huson De Soto.
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Wilkinson
Powell
Wavyles Brown
Shreveport
Italians Celebrate War Anniversary With Flag Raising
Italians marked the third anniversary of Italy’s entry into the war with a parade ending at the post office. The Italian and U.S. flags were raised, with Postmaster Bryant giving a patriotic address urging Red Cross support and school enrollment.
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Italy
Bryant
Eagle’s Hall
DeSiar’ Street
de Siard
Grand
Wood
St. John
Voth
Red Cross
Italian Red Cross
Prohibition Fight Fails In Louisiana Senate Tie
In Baton Rouge on May 24 the prohibitionist effort in the senate ended in a 20 to 20 tie after a house victory 70 to 44. Delos Johnson of Washington parish made a fervent appeal to Senator Simmons whose vote would decide the measure. Simmons, moved to tears, faced a weighty voter appeal from home as drys and wets jockeyed for the pivotal ballot.
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Baton Rouge
House
Senate
Winn Parish
Louisiana
Delos Johnson
Washington Parish
Prohibition
Simmons
Johnson
Vernon Parish
Senator Simmons
Vernon Caldwell
Vermillion
Caldwell
Drys
Italy American Day Observed by Washington Leaders
Public figures in Washington including the president and top officials wore buttoned garments in Italy colors to mark Italy America Day and the third anniversary of Italy entering the war. The event was coordinated by the Italy American Day celebration in Washington DC.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Washngton
Italy
French Raids Succeed On Front Lines
French troops conducted raids along several front sectors last night and took prisoners. The French war office reported intermittent shelling at multiple points while German raids were attempted but failed.
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Associated Press
Paris
French War Office
Three-Quarters of Mercy Fund Raised for Red Cross
The Associated Press reports that by May 24 three quarters of the hundred million dollar Second War Fund for the Red Cross had been subscribed. Totals released at Red Cross headquarters show progress toward the goal as war relief continues.
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Associated Press
Washington
Red Cross
American Army Casualties Reported in Today's List
Washington May 24 Today's casualty list names 44 American servicemen, including four killed in action nine died of wounds four died of accident ten from disease sixteen wounded severely one wounded slightly and five officers named in the roster.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lloyd George frames war race with Wilson and von Hindenburg
Lloyd George calls the war a race between Wilson and von Hindenburg as the Senate Military Committee backs a large U S army expansion. The panel favors a 3,000,000 man increase and Edinburg sees Britain’s premier predicting critical weeks before American aid arrives for the Allies.
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Lloyd George
Wilson
von Hindenburg
Huns Seek to Repair Damage at Naval Base
Associated Press reports from London May 24 that after failing to blow up two concrete laden ships at the Brugees canal entrance at Zeebrugge the Germans are cutting away piers in an effort to cut London. Lloyd George spoke at Edinburgh calling the eve of a great German attack and noted April shipping output finally exceeded losses as air photos show the canal entrance blocked.
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Naval Base
Associated Prem
London
Brugees
Zebrugge
Lloyd George
Edinburg
Noted tenor H Evan Williams dies in Akron
Akron Ohio May 24 H Evan Williams noted tenor died today from blood poisoning after a weeklong illness. He was widely known in musical circles and left a brief career marked by refined vocal tone and public performances.
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Akron
Ohio
H. Evan Williams
Gas Company Here Raises 140 000 for Improvements
Ouachita Natural Gas and Oil Company filed a 110000 mortgage in the parish clerk to finance pipeline construction from Monroe to the field, extend mains in Monroe and West Monroe, and install a large gasoline plant. An absorption plant at Monroe tests gas gasoline quality as plans grow.
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Ouachita Natural Gas and Oil Company
I. N. Florsheim
Mr. Florsheim
Monroe
West Monroe
Quachita Natural Gas and Oj Company
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Collier
Dawkins
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HMS
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MERCY
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Senate Military Committee
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Loyd George
Lyceum Theatre
American Red Cross
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