Thanksgiving Meet Proclaimed for Armies Victory in 1918
Monroe Louisiana Mayor J H D Apgar proclaims Sunday November 17 1918 a day of prayer and thanksgiving for Allied victory. Citizens urged to attend 3 pm Court Square services with choirs T J Shelma leading song and prayer Italian band to provide music. weather contingency to City Hall Auditorium.
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J. H. D. Apgar
Monroe
Ouachita
Louisiana
Court Square
H. D. Apgar
West Tonroe
H. Dpd. Apgar
T. J. Shelma
Apr
J. C. Sadler
Court House
City Hool
Victory Boys Campaign Urges Enlistment and Pledges
Ouachita parish leaders urge Victory Boys to enroll and pledge to earn and donate at least one dollar for soldiers. Neville and Nagille champion quick school involvement with a target date of November 15th and a statewide Victory Boy day on November 17 in Sunday schools.
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Nagille
Monroe
Ouachita
Neville
Victory Boys
Ouachita Parish
Victory Boy
Victory Girl
United War Agencies
Victory
France
All Creeds and Racks Music Heard at Court Square
Public gathering in Court Square at 31 Me Street on Sunday features music and short addresses. Mayor Apgar issues a proclamation praising the victory and urging public appreciation for the accomplishment.
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Court Square
Apgar
Community singing program of patriotic and folk songs
A listing of a chapel or gathering program featuring Rev A R Price Rev E K Means and Father Vandegaer with performances of national anthems God Save the King La Marseillaise The Star Spangled Banner and classic tunes Old Folks at Home My Old Kentucky Home and Battle Hymn of the Republic along with prayers and benedictions.
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Columbia
the Gem of the Ocean
E. K
Strike Called Off in Switzerland by Socialists
Washington reports unconditional revocation of the general strike order in Switzerland by the Socialists committee in an official message to the Swiss minister.
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Washington
Switzerland
Socialists Committee
Secretary Baker Praises American Hosters in France
Washington cables praise and national pride to the American army in France. Secretary Baker promises to expedite the expeditionary forces’ return now that a respite has arrived, so the country may welcome the soldiers home.
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Washington
France
Baker
War Department
Germans urge peasants to form council for food supplies
Amsterdam reports the new German government has appealed to peasants to establish a peasants' council to organize food supplies. The appeal argues voluntary self administration is superior to bureaucracy and will avert compulsory measures.
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Amsterdam
French Army to Enter Strassburg on November 25
Paris reports the French army will officially enter Strassburg on November 25 with high officials attending ceremonies. The move follows official plans for retaking Alsace Lorraine by France, marking a significant step in the campaign.
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Paris
Strassburg
Alsace
France
Complete agreement on union of Jugo Slavs with Serbia
Geneva conference reached a complete agreement on the union of the Jugo Slav provinces of Austria with the kingdom of Serbia. The accord was announced on November 15, noting the talks occurred November 7.
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Washington
Austria
Kingdom of
Serbia
Geneva
Demand Abdication of Dutch Queen
Extremists in Holland push for Queen Wilhelmina to abdicate causing anxiety in The Hague. Jonerker Colyn, ex minister of war, returned from London and was recalled to take charge of government, wielding influence and previously resisting requests to form a new cabinet.
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Holland
Wilhelmina
Hague
Daily Express
Jonerker Colyn
London
Eliminate Profit Tax Plan Considered by Senate Panel
Senate Finance Committee member Wil Cone considers Secretary McAdoo’s plan to revamp the 1919 revenue bill. The proposal aims to raise six billion dollars for 1919 and at least four billion more the next year. It includes quarterly tax installments and safeguards, with war taxes largely phased out in 1929 except for wartime contracts.
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Senate Finance Committee
Wil Conesider
Secretary of Treasury
Washington
McAdoo
Simmons
Treasury
Ile
German cruiser Koenig Burgundy to meet British fleet near Admiral Beatty
London November 15 Associated Press reports the German cruiser Koenig burg which carries delegates for armistice terms will be met by British warships this afternoon and escorted to a rendezvous at sea with Admiral Beatty commanding the Grand Fleet during the armistice talks.
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London
Associated Press
Koenigburg
Beatty
American Mission Heads to Spa Saturday
London reports that the American Mission commanded by Major General Rhodes will depart Saturday for Spa, German headquarters. The mission includes six officers and nineteen soldiers, with the German command asked to provide passage instructions.
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London
Rhodes
Spa
Marshal Foch
Pope Benedict Seeks Austria Italy Peace in Letter
Rome November 15 Pope Benedict writes to Cardinal Gasper Ripapal urging a settlement of questions between Austria and Italy. He says he has instructed the Nuncio in Vienna to foster friendly relations with Austria Hungary, now forming as dependent states, to confirm the just aspirations of the people.
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Rome
Pope Benedict
Gasper Ripapal
Austria
Italy
Nuncio
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Germans Omit Key Armistice Terms in Publishings
British military attache quoted by the Politi ken states the Germans left out six or seven articles in the armistice terms, including provisions for Allied food supplies if needed, in Copenhagen on November 14.
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Copenhagen
the Politiken
American airmen land in Cologne by Rhine front
London reports that American airmen landed at Cologne on the Rhine Thursday, according to a Cologne dispatch to Politiken. The report adds that Allied forces moved to secure the area and observers noted strategic German positions in the region.
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London
Cologne
Rhine
Politiken
Monroe tightened anti vice patrols amid demobilization drive
Monroe officials vow strict enforcement of anti vice rules for soldiers and residents. Police will prosecute liquor providers to servicemen and cooperate with state and federal health authorities on venereal disease control and isolation measures as the armistice approaches.
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Appar
Monroe
State Board of Health
Oscar Dowlins
Mayor Apgar
New Orleans
D. Apgar
Blue
Labor Unions Resolutions Embrace Five Principles Seven Planks
Samuel Gompers announces a labor peace program for an eight hour day child labor limits and indemnity rules. The pan American conference considers a plan to form a league of free peoples to secure justice and peace while protecting welfare as the guiding factor.
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Laredo
Texas
Samuel Gompers
American Foderation of Labor
Abor
America
K. Gompers
Resousions Committee
Labor Peace
League of Free Peoples
Ander International
Abtor
160 Helpless Orphans Appeal to Generous Public
The Ruston orphanage run by the Methodist churches appeals for aid from Monroe and West Monroe. The News-Star urges loyal Methodists and the public to respond with donations to support the non sectarian facility hosting orphans of all denominations. It calls on Sunday schools and church services to collect funds for the winter.
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Ruston
Monroe
West Monroe
The
News-Star
Cathodial Church
Methodist Church
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