Americans Reach Release as Germans Armistice Sifts Men
Paris reports over 2500 American prisoners in Germany freed by the armistice with records counting all captured through November 1 1918 Many Russians Poles and Italians freed by Germans in Lorraine reach American lines near St Hilaire by November 14 American aviators claim 4723 German planes down from September 12 to November 11 with 58 confirmed officially and many flights planned before a mist halt.
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Paris
Associated = Press
Germany
American Red Cross
Switzerland
France
Associated Press
Lorraine
St. Hilaire
Court of Appeals Second Circuit Concludes Three-Day Term
Louisiana Court of Appeals judges Thompson Dawkins and Porter wrap a three day session adjourn and outline next stops in Natchitoches Alexandria and Ruston. Several cases including Cooper v Honeycutt and Cole v Grant move through briefs and rulings with one decree transferring an appeal to the Supreme Court and costs assigned.
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Apnellee
J. F. Cooper
H. M. Honeycutt
C. A. Miller
Lee Wertheimer
Et al
Edwards & Nettles
BR. F. Bush
A. C. Cole
T. A Grant
Sheriff
W.L. Pugh
Rebecca Hunter
Chas. V. Porter
Supreme Court
PD. N. Thompson
Germans Moving From Near Verdun Reported
The Germans opposite the First American army north and northeast of Verdun are said to be moving northward rapidly. They began withdrawing in force several days ago and are now executing the retreat. Heavy railroad activity is noted at Metz and other junctions.
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France
Associated Press
of Verdun
Metz
Former German Crown Prince In Maastricht Stay
The ex prince is not shot and remains at the Maastricht residence of Governor Limbourg. A Daily Express report says he crossed the Dutch border with about twelve intimate military associates.
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London
Limbourg
Maastricht
Daily Express
Not Advisable to Reduce U.S. Taxes
Treasury officials say uncertainty over future expenditures and war production supports keeping taxes near the $60.25 billion level in the pending revenue bill as drafted by the Senate.
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Washington
Treasury
Senate
Revolution Spreads as Prussia Cruiser Handover Reported
Basel reports Nov 2 that revolutionary movement grows. Berlin dispatch says cruisers Koenigsberg Allenstein Osterberg Gumbinen Loetzen seized by revolutionists in eastern Prussia.
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Basel
Prussia
Berlin
Koenigsberg
Allenstein
Nsterberg
Gumbinen
Loetzen
Austria Seeks Relief From Armistice Terms
Austria asks President Wilson to use good offices with the Allies to modify Turkish armistice terms to permit Austro-Hungarians in Ottoman territory to remain rather than return home, citing worsening food shortages.
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Washington
Austria
Wilson
Board of Adjustment to settle railroad wage disputes
Washington November 14. All employment disputes involving railroad telegraphers switchmen clerks and maintenance of way workers will be adjusted by the new Board of Adjustment No 3 announced by Director Mc Adoo. The four regional representatives plus one from each of four unions will decide disputes over contract interpretation not wages.
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Washington
Railroad Administration Board of Adjustment No. 3
McAdoo
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Switchmen's Union
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees
Two Divorces Decided in District Court
Pending Grand Jury report left the District Court quiet. Wednesday morning served as motion hour with no afternoon session. This morning two colored divorce suits were disposed of with judgments in favor of the plaintiffs.
Drunken Disorderly and Property Destruction Fines Listed
A list of court fines shows P. Hl. Phillips for fighting without lawful cause paying $25, Gus Smith $10 for drunk and disorderly, Jim Moffett $10, W. R. Suteliff $10, W. H. Pace $10, R. J. Lusher $10 for drunken disorderly conduct, Wm. Carson discharged for wanton destruction, John Melton discharged for drunken disorderly conduct.
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P. Hl. Phillips
Gus Smith
Jim Moffett
W. R. Suteliff
W. H. Pace
Wm. Carson
John Melton
Americans Cross Frontiers Near Metz and Strassburg
Paris reports that American troops crossed the German frontier toward Metz and Strassburg on Sunday in the presence of President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau, marking a bold advance in the war.
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Paris
Metz
Strassburg
Poincaire
Clemenceau
Berlin Dispatch Denies Crown Prince With Father in Holland
A Berlin dispatch denies reports that the former German crown prince is with his father in Holland. The same report claims she is with the troops at the front, but the dispatch asserts she remains with the front-line forces.
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Basel
Holland
Berlin
Street Cars Barbecue Honors City Volunteers
The city plans a royal barbecue at Ed Neuwirth's plantation home to honor volunteers who aided the street car service and local boards. Captain Eugene Courtney notes the operator remains fragile but improving with rest and care. officials praise volunteers for prompt, efficient aid.
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William
T. A. Grant
A. J. Green
Ed Neuwirth
Fire destroys business district in Upper Sandusky
A blaze in Upper Sandusky Ohio today wiped out the business section with losses exceeding 250000 dollars. A dozen mercantile houses were total losses and the origin is believed to be a bakery fire.
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Upper Sandusky
Ohio
German Rebels May Give Up
German cruiser Koenigsberg sailed with plenipotentiaries of the Workmen's and Soldiers' Council to meet British admiralty representatives. Admiral Wipper assists as expert adviser on naval terms of the armistice execution.
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Erlin
London
Associated Press
Koenigsberg
Wipper
Federal Wire Administration aims to cut telephone and telegraph rates
Washington November 14 Postmaster General Burleson told the National Railway Utility commissioners that the Federal Wire Administration hopes to reduce telephone and telegraph rates by consolidating and unifying the systems and adjusting conditions.
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Washington
Federal Wire Administration
Burleson
National Railway Utility Commissioners
Germans Violator Armistice Terms Reported in London
A French official wireless message says German soldiers are committing violence against inhabitants and destroying and pillaging in violation of the armistice terms. Allied command urges German officers to stop the acts. if they continue, Allied forces will act to end them.
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London
White bread returns to American tables
Washington reports that white bread made from wheat flour returned to American tables on November 14 after nine months. Householders and bakers may buy flour without substitutes starting today.
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Washington
Percy Saint to Speak at Lyceum Theatre Saturday
Honorable Percy Saint of Franklin Louisiana visits Monroe to promote the United States War War Campaign. A former Louisiana legislator and district attorney of St Marys parish he will speak for about fifteen minutes at the Lyceum Theatre on Saturday. He will remain in the city until Tuesday.
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Percy Saint
Franklin
Monroe
College men can return to school request
Secretary Daniels announced that all college men who left school to join the naval service and now wish to resume their studies will be permitted to resign their call. Applicants should submit their requests to their commanding officers.
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Washington
Daniels
Naval Service
Colored War Workers Rally in Ouachita at First Baptist
Colored workers for the United War Work Campaign in Ouachita will hold a large rally Friday night at the First Baptist church. Prominent speakers from the race will outline the campaign’s objects and needs, with a record crowd expected and a general good time planned by organizers.
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Colored Workers For the
United War Work Campaign
Ouachita
First Baptist Church
Prussian Crown Property Confiscated by New Government
London reports a proclamation by the new Prussian government ordering the confiscation of crown property. The assets tied to the crown are placed under the finance ministry administration, while personal property of the former king and his family remains unaffected.
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London
Ministry of Finance
No Mail Service to Germany Yet Despite Armistice
Postmaster J. T. Bryant advised Monroe residents that mail to Germany cannot be sent yet. He noted the armistice is signed and accepted but terms are not in effect, so mail steamers will not resume schedules for Monroe, U.S. A. to the Vaterland for several weeks.
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J. T. Bryant
Monroe
Germany
U.S. A
Vaterland
War Workers Peace Program Honor Roll Ready
The wartime honor roll lists volunteers who exceeded their apportioned allotments. Names include Abe Arent, J. C. Breece, Judson W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bradley, Kalil & Son, Rev. E. K. Jeans, Monroe Hardware Company, and Monroe Grocery Company. The document marks those recognized for voluntary overages in the program.
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WAR Workers Peace Program
J. C. Breece
Judson W. Smith
J. B. Bradley
G .K. Jordan
Will McPherson II
Fucdiekar
T. BE. Flournoy Kalil
Cotton consumption October 140000 bales tint 7972 lintels
Washington report from the Census Bureau states October cotton use reached 140000 bales of lint and 7972 bales linters. It notes last year’s total was 584000.
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Washinton
Cengus Bureau
Hindenburg Holds Command as German Troops Ordered Home
A German wireless message reports that Field Marshal von Hindenburg remains head of the supreme German army command and has ordered army commanders to lead troops home in orderly discipline.
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London
von Hindenburg
Eupreme German Army Command
Withdrawal of Volunteer Censorship Requests Announced
Washington date November 14 George Creel announced the withdrawal of all volunteer censorship requests under which American publishers have been operating since the United States entered the war following conferences with Secretary Teller and Secretary Daniels.
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Washington
United States
George Creel
Taler and
Daniels
German Mutiny Rumors Rise From Brussels
Ghent reports in November that German troops mutinied killed officers and burned Brussels. Advance scouts move toward the Belgian capital. if confirmed a flying column may be sent to restore order.
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Ghent
Brussels
Food Before Peace Dominates Wilson War Talks
Washington reports indicate President Wilson has given no clear signal on attending the peace conference amid European suggestions. Advisors fear his presence may risk goals. Secretary Lansing would head the U.S. delegation if he attends, with Solf’s food for peace proposal seen as unlikely to be accepted. The note stresses food relief would be handled before any general conference.
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Germany
Wilson
Washington
Europe
Lansing
Solf
Germen
Forco
Dr. Solf
United States
Supreme War Comcil
Versailles
Jansins
Thirty minutes earlier than present to catch news item
A newspaper urges readers to submit items early as the press cannot handle late copies. It notes a large subscriber base between here and Vicksburg relies on the latest news and asks readers to get their copy by 10 a.m. to ensure inclusion.
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Jno
W. Willis, Jr
Monroe Machine, Boiler and Iron Works
John V. Hemler
Aaron Hagwood
Frank J.mcdonald
M. H. Honeycutt
Verden
U. S
Board OF Adjustment
Sixth District Court
R. J. Lusher
Crown Prince
Cobler
Eugene Courtney
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L. M. Hudnall
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Brown A. G. Cook
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Hindenburg
Supreme War
Ava Ped
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