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27 May 1918
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
1
Rail Rates Hiked After June 25 Orders
Rail freight charges rise by 25 percent following Marloo orders set to take effect after June 25. The move impacts shippers and carriers, signaling a shift in transport costs and logistics planning.
Rail freight and passenger rate changes ordered by McAdoo
McAdoo orders rail freight rates up two percent and passenger fares up to three cents per mile, effective June. Excursion, mileage, and tourist rates will be discontinued. Travelers in standard sleeping cars face higher charges, and Pullman rates stay the same. Government operation after July 1 is unresolved for some lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Meral McAdoo
Railfl
United States
Nice
Louisiana
Alany
Mene
McAdoo
Wes. Y
WB. Ferguson
She A
L. M
T Road
Govement
Police Break Up Alleged Gaming Party in City
Police raided a party upstairs over 109 Grana Street early Sunday morning. W G Saunders M F Bock J S Dykes and J B Clark face charges from keeping gambling paraphernalia to managing the alleged game and gambling for money. The men are from out of town. Trial set for 3 pm Wednesday in city court. Detectives seized chips playing cards and dice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grana Reet
W. Gaunders
M. F. Bock
J. S. Dykes
J. B. Clark
Saunders
Bock
Sauers
German Assault Aims at Channel Ports and Paris Front
German strategy on the western front aims to strike simultaneously at the channel ports in the north and at Paris in the south. The thrust covers about 40 miles, with fighting near Kemmel and in Flanders, while Belgian forces report fresh German raids repulsed and British French lines holding firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Germany
Rheims
Soissons
Flanders
Lys Salient
Channel
Srike
Paris
Amiens
Foch
France
Kemmel
German Attacks Press British French Lines Near Rheims
Early today strong German assaults struck British and French positions between Rheims and Soissons and pushed into Flanders between Locre and Voormezeele. Heavy artillery preceded the attacks as German forces opened the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rheims
Soissons
War Office
Flanders
Locre
Voormezeele
Salient
French and British Troops Repel Morning Attack
Paris reports that on a front between Pinon forest and Rheims Saree launched an attack this morning. French and British troops resist with their habitual valiance according to the war office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pinon Forest
Rheims
War Office
Monroe bank names new cashier in Ouachita transfer
Mr O B Morton, longtime Ouachita National Bank cashier, becomes vice president at Citizens National Bank in Monroe. P C Willis of Atlanta Texas elected cashier of Ouachita National Bank, arriving to assume duties. Morton remains for 60 to 90 days. Willis is Cass County native with lifelong local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Texas
Atlanta National Bank
Monroe
Ouachita National Bank
O. B. Morton
Citizens National Bank
Moreton
P. C. Willis
Morton
Ouachita Nation
Wilt
Cass County
Delhi Man Killed in Action in Washington Report
Washington report lists Private Robert A. Woods of Delhi among those killed in action. The casualty list was announced Sunday and confirms his death with the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert A. Woods
Delhi
Negro draft quotas and mobilization moves across parishes
Reports from Baton Rouge show Ouachita parish Negro registrants in the current draft call with a quota of 66. Negro selectmen quotas from nearby parishes include Richland 66 Lincoln 38 Morehouse 82 Caldwell 20 Union 80 Jackson 27 Madison 41 West Carroll 22. White registrants from Ouachita totaling 75 will depart Monroe tomorrow evening for Camp Beauregard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Ouachita
Richland
Lincoln
Morehouse
Caldwell
Union
Jackson
Madison
West Carrail
Monroe
Camp Beauregard
Chautauqua Opens Under Favorable Conditions Here
The Lincoln Chautauqua opens with a solid start as a fair crowd attends Sunday’s program headlined by Booth Lowery and the Metropolitan Trio. Dr. Lincoln McConnell delivered a strong patriotic lecture on The Devon and the Kaiser, followed by applause and emotional moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth Lowery
Metropolitan
Lincoln McConnell
McConnell
Tabhan
Lincoln Ladies’ Orchestra
Ladies’ Orchestra
Reno B. Welbourn
Rita
Paris Bombarded Again by German Long Range Guns
Paris reports renewed German bombardment this morning after a long lull. The city endured heavy artillery fire from distant guns as military operations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chautauqua Hours Adjusted with Free Admission for Uniformed Soldiers
Night features announce new show times at 3 50 and 8 30 p m with Mrs Rucker C Adams superintendent stating that any soldier in uniform will be admitted free to all attractions.
Trade Trips to Begin Again Around June 15
Chamber of Commerce announces the 1918 trade trips will start mid June with trips by automobile. Initial itinerary includes Columbia Grayson and Clarks. Monroe businessmen promote thrift stamps Liberty bonds and other war activities during the patriotic junkets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
G. T. Cross
Columbia
Grayson and
Clarks
Monroe
Pay Increases for Railroad Workers Announced
Washington on May 27 General pay increases for nearly 2,000,000 railway employees were announced by Director General McAdoo. The raise, effective next Saturday and retroactive to January, could exceed 300 million dollars annually with back pay totaling 100 to 200 dollars for many workers. McAdoo urged unity to support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
Railway Wage Commission
Naval patrol off Alaska to curb I W W agitation
Washington May 27 A naval patrol off the Alaskan coast has been established to forestall agitation by leaders of the Industrial Workers of the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pros
Washington
Alaskan
Industrial Workers of the World
Louisianian Killed in Action in Casualty List
Washington reports 19 American army casualties with 9 killed in action 4 died of wounds 1 died of disease 2 severely wounded 3 missing In the list no officers are named Private Walter Schutzman of Ethel East Feliciana parish is identified as killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Walter Schutzman
Ethel
East Feliciana Parish
President Urges Congress Immediate Action on War Tax Laws
In Washington, President Wilson addressed Congress urging immediate enactment of new war tax laws focusing on income, war profits, and excess profits taxes. He warned against lobbying and profiteering, stressing justice and nonpartisan action as a German offensive intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Capitol
Tle
Oil Well Hints Revive Arkansas Natural Gas Prospect
Unconfirmed reports revive talk about oil prospects near Cheniere as the Arkansas Natural Gas Company well shows new indications of oil. Early optimism returns that the Monroe field may see developments of interest and importance in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Natural Gas Company
Cheniere
Monroe Field
Red Cross workers push toward 60 percent over subscription goal
Ouachita parish fund drive reports $24,169 raised toward the second Red Cross war fund with a goal of at least $25,000 by tonight to reach 50 percent over the $16,640 quota. Non local firms including Armour, Swift, Gulf Refining and Peerless Carbon contribute while several wards and rural sections show strong support. Local volunteers and solicitors report varied success and notes of confusion over calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Paris
Swift and Company
Armour and Company
Holly Ridge Lumber Company
Gulf Refining Company
Southern Carbon Company
Calhoun
Ward 6
West Monroe
Ward
S. BE. Wall
Ouachita National Building
Pilot Paul Baer Missing Since May 22
By Associated Press Paris May 27 Lieutenant Paul Baer an aviator from Mobile Alabama is posted as missing since May 22. It is hoped he was taken prisoner rather than killed reflecting cautious official note from occupied Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Paul Baer
Mobile
Ala
War Surgeon Hero Emerges From Frontline Battle
The article honors a military doctor recognized as an unsung hero amid intense combat. Details describe relentless service under fire and notable sacrifices while tending wounded on the frontline.
Unsung British Regimental Surgeon Guards Wounded
A British regimental surgeon in France faces constant danger during a major offensive while tending to over a thousand wounded. The demanding role limits battlefield thrills for doctors as they work through improvised casualty clearing stations amid heavy fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prena
France
Associated Press
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