09 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1918
Page
1
A wartime column denounces Germany as an outlaw state refusing to cease hostilities. It argues for unconditional surrender, eradication of militarism, deportation of anti-American Germans, and punishment of profiteers, while condemning German cruelty and urging vigilance against traitors at home.
The article accuses a class of wartime contractors of greed and graft, alleging they sought profits from government contracts by substituting inferior materials and padding profits. It notes prior scandals and predicts hidden graft findings as secret service agents continue investigations into war-time finances.
Advert reads that kidney disease harms all ages and lists symptoms such as headache indigestion insomnia back pain and urination issues. It endorses GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules imported from Holland as a two hundred year old remedy with money back guarantee and genuine seals.
The piece calls for swift punishment of graft in war support, condemning counterfeit goods and bribery that harm soldiers. It argues for legal, proper execution of justice rather than illegal violence, urging protection for fighting men and the public.
On the 1512th day of the Great War and the 46th anniversary of Boston’s great fire, Ypres Day marks the fourth anniversary of the British victory at Ypres. The day features the wedding of Miss Margaret Baldwin and Emerson McMillan in Florence, Lord Mayor’s Show in London, and a wartime conference in Concord New Hampshire to discuss peacetime wealth and industrial issues. Governors proclaim Gas Mask Day in several states to spur material shortages for gas masks.
One year ago today the Bolsheviki government backed peace efforts. General Diaz became commander of the Italian army succeeding General Cadorna. Italian retreat halted at Vinveline after about 2,900,000 prisoners lost.
On this day jubilees mark James A Need, senator from Missouri, born near Manefield Ohio 57 years ago. John Temple Graves, Abbeville County native, 62 years since birth. Prince Louis Ferdinand, son of the German Crown Prince born Potedam 11 years ago. Dr. Charles F. Thwing, Western University president born New Sharon Maine 65 years past. Mae Marsh, Madrid New Mexico actress born 238 years ago today.
Sir Horace Brook, alderman for ten years and former sheriff, was installed as Lord Mayor of London. At fifty three, he heads a large newspaper distributor firm and has funded much philanthropy. his year will include many official dinners and ceremonial duties.
On Sunday November 10, 1918 the consecration of Rt. Rev. C E F Byrne as bishop of the Galveston Texas diocese is fixed at St Louis. The Great Lakes Navy Band of 300 musicians led by Lieut John Philip Sousa will perform in Toronto to support the Victory Loan drive.
Service cross country championship is held at Van Cortlandt Park in New York. Wrestling features Central A U events in Chicago. Beach shows include Colorado Kennel Club in Denver and National Beagle Club in Aldie Virginia. Roller Polo season opens for the American Roller Polo League.
New Orleans November 7 Louisiana faces only seven weeks of coal on hand per Washington report to John G O Kelley Louisiana Fuel Administrator for Louisiana The situation is not critical but requires timely reserve planning Steam coal and run of mine are available for immediate orders Railroads are not clogged but may be later Louisiana should order coal now while obtainable and ensure accurate weekly postcard reports to aid state coordination to manage winter and war demands
New York elects plan to unite General Council United Synod and United Synod South forming the United States Lutheran Church in America. Forty three synods join, Holy Trinity procession, chartering in New York and central offices planned in York Philadelphia Baltimore Pittsburgh Chicago with a mass ratification at the Hippodrome.
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