09 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1924
Page
1
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A jagged text from the Monroe News-Star reports mysterious invitation cards calling for a secret meeting at P Hall amid Klan activity. Dialogues reference Rutledge and Brown while editorials discuss postwar diplomacy, indictments, and public service rhetoric from the Southern Carbon Company.
Geologist W R K Julian reports oil indications near the Cane Hill Dome while studying soils. He joined Monroe business men on a visit to the Neill well with visitors including T E Flournoy Pete Hamilton and others.
An interesting meeting of the Presbyterian Church Young Men's Club was held in the church parlors last night. Informal talks covered matters of church importance and a luncheon was served by the ladies. The group decided to hold weekly meetings every Tuesday due to strong interest.
Senator Wheeler of Montana, facing an indictment for accepting money after election, argues the charges stem from his investigative committee activities. He denies representing Gordon Campbell or others tied to Daugherty cases and vows to pursue early trial in either Montana or DC as he continues committee work.
The committee announced it will continue its investigation into the actions of Harry M. Daugherty and related officials after an indictment against Montana Senator Wheeler. The closed session followed a lengthy review, with Chairman Brookhart pledging renewed force and determination in the inquiry.
United States Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana faces a federal grand jury indictment for allegedly taking money as retainers to influence oil and gas prospecting leases issued by the General Land Office and Secretary of the Interior. Co-defendants Gordon Campbell and L J Stevenson, linked to the Sunburst Kevin field, also charged for using the mails to defraud.
The senate oil committee pursued further inquiry into reports of deals at the 1920 Republican national convention in Chicago. J. W. Baughn of Harlington Texas testified as part of the continuing investigation.
In West Monroe a record municipal primary produced Browning 870 votes to Bell 382 after 702 ballots were cast. Aldermanic winner O B Register led with 592, Kilgore 687 second. other council winners Cummins 379 Daniel 375 Mitchell 395. Unseen challengers Heard 294 Humphries 294 Smith 279. E S Eby withdrew before election. Voting ran 6 am to 7 pm and results were reported last night.
Paris April 9 Brigadier General Dawes and Owen D Young turn over the Dawes committee's budget balancing and currency stabilization report to Louis Barthou president of the reparations commission. Henry M Robinson presents the second committee report as Reginald McKenna returns to London.
F A Williamson of West Monroe was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff T J Roan and charged with wife desertion. He was taken into custody at Calhoun according to the sheriff's office officials.
F F Curtze vice president of Southern Carbon Company expresses regret over charges in Louisiana. He denies officers sanctioned violations and defends employees, pledges full cooperation with the Department of Conservation, and asserts diligent, public-spirited gas development in Monroe Alexandria and other communities.
A large natural gas well south of Urania erupted again at 9 a.m. and blasted mud high into the air. By afternoon operators began dismantling the derrick as gas flow proved too strong to contain, with plans for a land market around the surrounding area and expectations the field will expand east and west beyond nearby Olla.
Los Angeles may build a 10 million dollar courthouse after county supervisors announced a bond issue being studied. The bond proposal, likely to appear at the May election, would create a new structure housing fifty civil courts. Supervisor Jack Bean cited rapid county growth and swelling civil matters as reasons for the expansion.
The Italian and Belgian royal plans collide as Mafalda of Italy opposes an arranged marriage to Leopold of Belgium. She declares love for British midshipman Nicholas, threatens to marry only him, and may take drastic action if forced into an alliance. Nations weigh a rapproachment amid Rome rumors.
Monroe Mayor Arnold Bernstein asks Huey P Long to schedule a public hearing on the United States and Panama Railroad depot issue. He cites a Supreme Court ruling limiting state pressure to unite railroads and urges immediate action to secure adequate depot facilities in Monroe.
A Senate leader said Congress will not adjourn until it votes on Henry Ford s Muscle Shoals bid. Proponents claim enough votes to bring the measure to the floor if blocked, and hearings on April 16 are planned with committee action likely within a week.
Hy Garland of Fort Worth Texas and George M Ferrell of El Dorado Arkansas pleaded guilty in Texarkana US District Court to using the mails to defraud related to promotion and stock sales in South Arkansas oil fields. Howard Morton Marr faced trial as co defendant.
More than a hundred Minden High School students walk out after the Webster Parish School Board dismisses Principal L H Denman and names R Emmons as head. Charges include gambling and smoking on campus, improper discipline, vandalism, and neglect of sanitation.
The Monroe Merchants and Manufacturer's Exposition drew larger crowds on Tuesday than Monday as exhibitors completed displays. Highlights included a red headed girls contest with prizes, performances by Lydia Van Gilder and Peggy Ward, and continued amusement plans despite weather concerns. In Manila, three Surigao Province leaders were sentenced to death with 198 others given 30 year terms for fanatic outbreaks.
Illinois Republicans indicated endorsement of President Coolidge by a majority over Hiram Johnson. In Chicago Johnson led early returns but Coolidge narrowed the gap as precincts reported. Outside Chicago Coolidge held a strong average majority, while W. G. McAdoo drew fewer Democratic votes in Chicago, with Dever and Smith among write ins. Medill McCormick trailed Deneen by about 12,000 votes.
Unofficial results from 731 of 1 936 precincts show President Coolidge leading with 33 319 votes to 18 738 for Hiram Johnson. George W Norris appears renominated over Charles Sloan. in the Democratic U S Senate race John J Thomas maintains a small lead over Kenneth McDonald statewide.
Berlin April 9 The condition of industrial magnate Hugo Stinnes took a serious turn for the worse this afternoon after prior illness and two operations the second of which occurred last Saturday.
Plaquemine Louisiana results show Fritz Wilbert defeating A Callais by a slim 22 /vote margin after final counts. Total ballots tallied 459 for Wilbert and 437 for Callais in a bitter municipal race.
Flames sparked by burning trash on the river bank partially destroyed the roof of a bus at 201 Walnut Street. Damage authority notes the building is Flournoy. No injuries reported.
The Louisiana State Federation of Labor re elected Thomas J. Greer Shreveport president by acclamation at Monroe based gathering. Delegates named Lake Charles as next convention city for April 1925 while Collected resolutions urged physician prescribed Jamaica ginger legal controls. Delegates praised Monroe hospitality with banquet at Elks Club.
The Department of Agriculture summarized conditions for the week ending yesterday. In Louisiana the week began unfavorable with cool weather, then warmed and favored vegetation. land prep and planting of corn, rice, and cotton progressed. little cotton up and much not yet planted. sugar cane and strawberries marketed. pastures improving rapidly.
New Orleans reports cotton rising five dollars a bale this morning and totaling a fifteen dollar gain over two days. May contracts traded at 32.25 or 93 points over yesterday's close, aided by the Dawes report. All ten derable stock is now believed held by a few strong hands.
London hosts a campaign against litigation with pickets before Temple Bar. Protesters bear placards urging arbitration and to mind one’s own business as a stance against suing.
Buddie Williamson, star pitcher formerly of Hattiesburg, has signed to pitch for the Hubs City again this season. President W. M. Duke announced the return as Hattiesburg seeks $1,000 to raise within forty eight hours to enter the Cotton States League.
A brief report from April details attorney statements as Stone faces questions in a New York context. The note emphasizes official declarations and ongoing proceedings.
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