Demobilization Plan Outlined for U S Forces Return
General March announced phased demobilization of troops in the United States. 71 development battalions totaling about 99,000 men, conscientious objectors, spruce production division, officer training schools, United States Guards, railway units, depot brigades, replacement units, and combat divisions to be released in sequence. Daily releases near 30,000 men once fully in effect. overseas return managed by General Pershing.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
France
March
Pershing
Ershing
Atlantic
Boston
Charleston
General March
Congress
Jenkins Convicted for Pocket-Picking and Theft Under Guard
Jessie Jenkins a smooth fingered man from Shreveport will serve six months under Street Commissioner Stockton for keeping city thoroughfares. He was caught in Monroe after pocketing Britten’s wallet during transit. Court fined him 60 days and 60 days on the streets plus 60 days for swindling. other local cases include drunkenness and concealed weapons fines ranging from 3 to 100 dollars.
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Jessie Jenkins
Shreveport
Stockton
Jenkins
Albert’ Britton
Calhoun
Monroe
Britten
Tarver
Ben Windsey
Jones
Mack Jenkins
John H. Taylor
Pleas Anderson
Emma Burgin
Sam Barrington
Reubin Bass
Romanian Prisoners Reach American Lines Amid German Withdrawals
Romanian prisoners reached American lines late yesterday reporting Germans freed them rather than feed or transport them. The prisoners said German forces along the line were withdrawing in large numbers as American troops pressed the Alsace Lorraine front.
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Alsace- Lorraine
Associated
Bpress
Population of Mulhauson Start Demonstration
Paris reports a German plane delivered an urgent message from mayor Mulhausen urging a French regiment to restore order. The Mulhauson population, filled with enthusiasm, rose against the Germans who retreat in disorder per the Rehe De Paris.
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Paris
Mulhausen
Rehe de Paris
McAdoo Revenue Revision Adopted by Senate Finance Panel
Secretary McAdoo's proposal to reduce the revenue bill to about 6 billion dollars wins formal approval from the Senate Finance Committee. Only two or three members favored a higher tax levy.
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Washington
McAdoo
Senate Finance Committee
Prince Maximilian of Baden Arrives for Long Baden Visit
Prince Maximilian of Baden and his family arrived in Baden Baden for a prolonged stay. Berlin reports indicate the former German chancellor will remain for an extended period.
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Prince Max
Berlin
Prince Maximilian
Baden
Baden-Baden
War and Post Office extend Christmas mailing deadline
The War and Post Office Departments issue an order extending the Christmas package mailing date through November 13. The War Department authorizes the American Red Cross to print extra Christmas labels matching those from abroad to be given to chapters on request for individuals without a label or who lost or destroyed their application. The arrangement takes effect November 21.
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War and Post Office Departments
War Department
American Red Cross
Orphanage Day Appeals Help For 130 Children
A Methodist Orphanage in Ruston cares for 130 little orphans who lack parents and rely on public generosity. Monroe and West Monroe churches will collect funds during Orphanage Day and via Sunday offerings to support the needy children.
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Ruston
Methodist
Monroe
West Monroe
Methodist and Friends
Louisiana School Year To Be Made Up After Break
Louisiana districts plan to reopen Monday with extended sessions to recover lost time. Caddo Parish will drop holidays except Christmas and New Year, extend the year by ten days, and revise Thanksgiving activities. New Orleans schools start earlier and end later, adding ten days to June. Monroe and Ouachita pending final plans.
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Louisiana
Supt
C. E. Byrd
Shreveport
New Orleans
Monroe City
Ouachita Parish
Caddo
William Hohenzollern Not Interned by Dutch
Ameranzen Holland November 16 William Hohenzollern has not been interned by the Dutch government as stated Wednesday He is regarded as a distinguished foreigner who sought refuge and has a claim to protection His suite has been interned restricting his movements but he is free to go where he pleases
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Ameranzen
Holland
William Hohenzolern
New Republic Proclaimed in Czecho-Slovakia
Prague officials announce the Czecho-Slovak republic is proclaimed by the national assembly. Prof. Masaryk is elected president and the proclamation was reported from Berne on November 16.
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New Republic
Berne
Czecho- Slovak Republic
National Assembly
Maseryk
Prague
United States Extends Credits to Allies
Washington reports the treasury extends a credit of 7 million dollars to the Czecho Slovak National Council, marking the tenth allied debtor. Britain receives 200 million, Italy 59 million, Belgium 8 million, with other nations noted in the growing loan program.
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Washington
Councl
Treaasury Department
United States
Great Britain
Traly
Belgium
Triemphal Reception Prepared for Allis
Paris dispatch reports Allied forces expected to enter Bucharest Sunday per Jassy advice to L Information a triumphal reception prepared for them.
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Allis
Paris
Bucharest
Jassy
Revolutionists Sink German Battleship Wiesbaden
Berne November 16 revolutionary forces torpedoed the German battleship Wiesbaden after it tried to flee to neutral waters. The Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin reports the entire crew of 230 perished.
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Berne
Wiesbaden
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
New Train Schedule Effective Sunday Across Two Rail Lines
Travel disruptions loom as Missouri Pacific and Vicksburg Shreveport Pacific publish changes to schedules. Effective 12:01 a m Sunday November 17th trains across both lines adjust arrivals and departures with through sleepers on several routes. Rayville depot closed with both lines using a union station at the same site.
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Missouri Pacific
A. Robertson
Vicksburg
Shreveport & Pacific
J. A. Edson
Monroe
Shreveport
Washington
Atlanta
Rayville
German request to admit German commission to U S
Berlin reports Chancellor Solf has urged Secretary Lansing for immediate permission for a German commission to leave Germany and appear before the American government. The aim is to explain conditions in the United States and seek steps to secure food supplies.
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Berlin
London
Associated Press
Solf
Lansing
Wilson
Germany
United States
Belgian advance guards enter Brussels in World War I report
Belgian advance guards entered Brussels this morning as German troops began retreat from the Belgian capital. The armistice terms say German forces were moving out and are reported nine miles from Brussels, according to Midi correspondent.
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Paris
Brussels
Leman
Fridey
British Soldiers to Receive Postwar Employment Plans
London reports the government is drafting comprehensive postwar plans to employ every British soldier after demobilization. The aim is to transform wartime machinery into peacetime production without any stagnation or distress.
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London
Praise Meeting 10 Be Held Sunday At Court Square
The big Union Thanksgiving Service is set for Sunday afternoon on Grand street side Court Square. If weather turns bad the event moves to the City School Auditorium with capacity for 1200. Armand Renaud and wife will sit on the stage as top contributors. The hourlong program includes talks, singing, music and prayer with churches’ choirs and a band.
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Union
Grand Street
Court Square
Hudson
Armand Renaud
Pershing Awarded American Distinguished Service Medal
In Paris on November 16 American Ambassador Sharp General Elias and Admiral Benson visited the American main headquarters to present General Pershing with the American Distinguished Service Medal.
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Paris
Sharp
Elias
Benson
General Pershing
Price Fixing of Shoes O11 in Washington
The War Industries Board announced the abandonment of the shoe schedule that classified grades and fixed prices from 6 to 12 dollars. The move ends the recently adopted pricing framework for footwear.
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Washington
The
War Industries Board
Percy Saint to Speak at Lyceum Theatre Tonight
Hon Percy Saint of Franklin Louisiana will address the Lyceum Theatre tonight in support of the United War Work Camp. The speaker promises a short, direct talk and urges all possible to hear him.
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Percy Saint
Franklin
Louisiana
Lyceum Theatre
United War Work Camp Aten
Mr. Saint
Grand Jury Busy in Ouachita Reports Delayed
The Ouachita Grand Jury is in a busy session with investigations likely to finish only after Friday or Saturday. District Attorney Fred M. Odom said witnesses have been summoned into next Thursday amid epidemic-related delays and increased parish investigative work.
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Ouachita
Fred M. Odom
Peace Conference Set for Early Date as Allied Powers Agree
Washington reports that allied and American governments plan an early peace congress in Versailles to end European demoralization and restore trade. Decisions focus on venue and participation with aims to curb Bolshevik threats and famine, and to protect industries in the United States and Allies. Continued discussion expected on page six.
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Washington
Europe
Paris
Inter-allied Council
Versailles
America
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