War termination celebration and address at City School Auditorium
Tonight a grand gathering at the City School Auditorium features Congressman Aswell, famed orator, returning from front lines in Europe. The event supports the United War Work Campaign with a patriotic program organized by the Monroe Chapter Red Cross, starting at 8 o clock.
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James
Congressman Aswell
Ouachita’ Parish
France
Belgium
Italy
United War Work Campaign
Aswell
Monroe Chapter
Red Cross
News-Star
Wilson to Attend Peace Conference Travel
A note states President Woodrow Wilson will attend a peace conference. The city vote to extend the utility franchise for gas illumination was referred to the water light and traction committee with full authority to act.
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Water, Light and Traction Committee
Rumors on William Hohenzollern Return and Dutch Deportation Demand
Reports from London and Berlin discuss William Hohenzollern possibly returning to Germany and stirring reactionary forces. Dutch socialists press in parliament for his deportation, fearing his influence after the war. Allies plan to appear under the Arch of Triumph with many dignitaries present at victory ceremonies.
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Holland
Germany
Oher
Paris
England
Italy
Belgium
Erbia
Alexandria
Greece
Wilson
China
Portugal
Romania
Bill Hohenzollern
London
Wiliam Hohenzollern
Lokal
Angiezers
Berlin
Riews
Morning Post
Ready to Surrender Subs
London report says German submarines may surrender to the Allies after a Wilhelmshaven meeting of submarine crews resolved to go to sea only when orders arrive. The wireless message notes the crews agreed to sail if required by command.
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London
Wilhelmshaven
Big Fire in Bristol Blazes Through Business District
A major blaze in Bristol Tennessee, fanned by high winds, swept the heart of the business district today causing property losses estimated at 750000. The flames started in the basement of a department store.
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Bristol
Tenn
Brisol
French Forces Under Petain Enter Metz Tomorrow
Paris reports that French troops commanded by General Petain will enter Metz tomorrow. General Castelnau and General Mangin will follow with additional forces. The entry into Strassburg under Marshal Foch is set for next Sunday and Monday.
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Paris
Reach
Petain
Metz
Castelnau
Genral Mangin
Strassburg
Foch
Total British losses in war reported in Commons
London reports total British losses on all fronts during the war reached 658665 with 37936 officers among the dead, Parliamentary Secretary for War Office announced in the House of Commons.
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London
War Office
House of Commons
Naval Ordnance Contracts Cancelled After Hostilities End
Rear Admiral Arle, chief of Naval Ordnance, told the House Naval Committee that contracts totaling 421 million dollars were cancelled when hostilities ceased while the committee began examining the 1919 naval appropriations bill.
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Washington
Arle
Naval Ordnance Area
House Naval Comitee
Death of Joseph I. Smith at Salt Lake City Home
Joseph I. Smith, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, died at his Salt Lake City residence after a lengthy illness. His passing marks a pivotal moment for the church in Utah and nationwide.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Joseph I. Smith
The
Church of Jesus Christ, Or
Latter Day Saints
Morman
Petain to Be Raised to Marshal of France
Paris reports that General Petain, commander in chief of the French armies, is to be raised to Marshal of France after a cabinet council decision.
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Gen. Petain
Paris
General Petain
France
Explosion in Wuahn Kills Two Hundred in Paris Report
Paris reports a catastrophic explosion at Wuahn southeast of Cologne with two hundred fatalities. Authorities described the blast as deadly and confirmed numerous casualties, prompting emergency responses and ongoing investigations.
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Paris
Wuahn
Cologne
German Band Plays Marseillaise in Berlin Parade
In Berlin on November 18 a German band led a procession playing the Marseillaise for the first time since the empire’s founding. Observers say cooler heads may guide Germany’s future policies and a constitutional assembly is urged to aid peace negotiations, separate from the current cabinet.
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Berlin
Associated Press
German Empire
Ouachita Goes Over The Top In War Work Drive
The Ouachita parish executive committee announced that the United War Work campaign quota of 27500 was surpassed. Officials caution the final total will be released after lists are checked, noting a surplus over the required 50 percent over-subscription. The drive praised sub committees and solicitors for a record free will offering benefiting the soldiers' fund. Some names remain unpaid and will continue to be published.
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Ouachita
United War Work
Ouachita Parish
United War
Rost
United War Work Campaign
Red River Presbytery Plans Evening Session Here
The Presbytery of Red River will convene tonight at 7:30 at the Presbyterian church and remain in session until Thursday morning. About ten prominent Presbyterian ministers from North Louisiana will attend along with numerous lay delegates. Open to the public, tonight’s opening sermon will be by Dr. Jasper K. Smith of Shreveport.
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Presbytery
Red River
Presbyterian Church
North Louisiana
Jasper K. Smith
Shreveport
Smith
Caldwell Parish Assessed Valuation Tops Six Million
Special to News Star Caldwell parish 1918 assessment rolls show actual valuation of 6,019,770 with assessment at 50 percent producing taxes on 3,009,385. Revenue totals 105,614.209 with state shares and local funds broken out including general, Confederate veterans, good roads, schools and roads. 1917 valuations stood at 2,448,960 yielding 96,340.23 in revenue with funds split among parish and state accounts.
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News-Star
Columbia
Caldwell Parish
Confederate Veterans Fund
State Good Roads Fund
Germany demands armistice terms revision for Rhine left bank
London reports German foreign secretary Dr Solf asserts via wireless to the United States and allied governments that economic intercourse with the left bank of the Rhine should continue as before the armistice. He protests the surrender of transportation means and the continuation of the blockade.
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London
Germany
Dr Solf
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
City to Buy 11000 Dollar Fire Engine for Monroe
Monroe City Council authorized a contract with American LaFrance to purchase a Type T5 triple combination pumper chemical and hose car capable of 750 gallons per minute for 11500 dollars. The move replaces horse drawn equipment, saving about 400 dollars annually in operation and maintenance. The fire committee noted funds come from state insurance refunds and City funds, with little to no local expense.
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Blane
Monroe
Ta France Fire Engine Co., Inc
Z. T. Austin
Oo. P
J. C. Sadler
Civic League
Louis Lock
Culpepper
Atkinson
Inimsa
Yolly Ridge Lumber Company
Dwelling Burned Suspects Neighbor After Fire Incident
In Columbia Louisiana on November 19 1910 a dwelling owned by BN Nelson in Caldwell parish burned. Bloodhounds traced to Marvin Hoge who was arrested pending district court hearing next Monday amid disputed estate boundary lines and alleged disputes between Nelson and Hoge.
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News-Star
Columbia
BN. Nelson
Caldwell Parish
Marvin Hoge
Nelson
Ir. Nelson
I’. Hoge
War Time Prohibition Amendment Adopted In Senate Action
Washington report notes Congress will adjourn Thursday after Senate passage of the emergency agricultural appropriation bill which included provisions for war time prohibition, marking the final urgent measure left on the calendar. The move comes after leaders from both parties reached agreement to end the session.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Official Announcement Details Montavany Ensuing Matters
An official statement outlines mandatory procedures and forthcoming actions regarding Montavany Nedgepp. The notice specifies the responsible authority, scope of the announcement, and anticipated timeline for compliance.
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Maing
Montavy
Wilson to Attend Opening of Peace Conference
President Wilson will attend the opening sessions of the peace conference and sail for France after the congressional session ends. He may not stay for the entire talks, but delegates will represent the United States throughout. He plans to be away for about a month or longer.
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United States
North America
Washington
Wilson
White House
France
Cable
Jong
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