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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1925
Page
1
The Japanese freighter Raifuku Maru sinks in heavy seas off Nova Scotia with about 5 867 tons gross, a crew of 48 lives lost before rescue ships reach the scene. Homeric reports the tragedy to White Star officials. two steamers and two tugs failed to arrive in time.
The saw mill plant of Delta Hardwood Co Inc at Dehleo near Rayville Louisiana was totally destroyed by fire at midnight. Firemen arrived late and the mill burned nearly to the ground but the lumber yard and property were saved. The mill valued at $100000 was uninsured for total loss. rebuilding plans were uncertain though opinions favor a larger facility.
The Monroe News-Star pledges complete up to the minute reports on the Roberson Hays murder trial until a verdict is reached. It notes the case draws wide local attention and urges readers to subscribe for daily delivery or to contact a local representative to start service.
The engagement of Marle Van derbilt daughter of Mr and Mrs William K Vanderbilt New York society leaders to Frederick Cameron Church Jr of Boston was announced. The wedding is planned for July. The couple reportedly met at a Vanderbilt yacht party off Miami Florida last winter.
Urania Louisiana April 21 The Gulf Refining Co drill stem in La Salle parish section 22 10 2E was freed last night and deeper drilling will begin at once the operation had been underway for months.
A. L. Moody of West Rayville was seriously wounded when N. H. Honeycutt fired a shotgun at him after a dispute. Moody, hit in the back and legs, walked to town for a doctor but found none and was sent to a Monroe hospital. Honeycutt is out on bond as the investigation continues.
The Louisiana State Medical Society delegates unanimously chose Monroe as host city for the 1926 convention. The decision follows strong civic and church backing from Monroe and West Monroe, with more than 300 delegates expected from across the state. Dr J Q Graves of Monroe will present on acute appendicitis, and Monroe may also vie for the 1926 Knights Templar meeting.
The Louisiana Medical Society began its three day annual convention in New Orleans with high registration. Dr Charles Unsworth presided as mayor Edwin McShane gave the welcome. Sections on surgery obstetric practice appendicitis X ray diagnosis and gunshot wounds in the abdomen are planned along with public exhibitions.
Forest fires started by campers damaged about 100 acres of Urania Lumber Company forests. Foresters nearby rushed to contain the blaze before it spread, preventing thousands in potential loss. Estimated damage around 500 dollars.
The Louisiana Supreme Court heard challenges to a 1924 conservation law prohibiting the blowing of gas wells that also produce oil. The Hyde and Barnes well near Cotton Valley was ordered closed after high gas output with little oil. The case was appealed after a lower court set aside the closing, with officials arguing the law protects oil from pressure loss. a ruling could prompt further legislative action.
A booster meeting for Arkansas and Louisiana affiliated Missouri Pacific employees will be held in Little Rock Friday night. President L W Baldwin will attend and speak inviting Monroe staff to travel. About 700 MoPac workers in Monroe are urged to join, with plans for a special train or extra coaches on Train No 106. decision expected tomorrow.
At the April Izaak Walton League meeting in Monroe the dam plan at Cheniere to create a large fishing preserve was approved in concept. Ruston and north Louisiana chapters favored uniting to seek funding for the dam, aiming to establish one of the state’s finest fishing grounds near Monroe. Emmett Ramsey was named assistant to Saunders, who has led major contraband fish seizures. the group, with over 200 members, is optimistic about substantial progress.
New Orleans reports WSMB will begin broadcasting tonight from the Maison Grande building. The program includes remarks by Governor Fuqua Mayor Elect Behrman Former Governor Parker William Pfaff of the New Orleans Association of Commerce and others. Broadcast starts at 5 pm.
Riverside Calif April 21 Cockroach poison used by mistake as a substitute for baking powder caused illness among about 500 students at the Sherman Indian Institute Sunday night. Health officials investigated the incident and classrooms were evacuated as a precaution.
Paris Apr 21 The Painleve Caillaux Briand cabinet presented a declaration to the chamber outlining drastic financial measures, retention of the Vatican embassy, and a focus on national security. It vows to balance the budget, maintain treaties including the Dawes plan, and keep Alsace Lorraine's laws applied with care while reassuring Poland and allies. Caillaux faced heckling as Painleve spoke amid a divided chamber.
New Orleans April 21 Frank Jackson 72 is held for federal authorities over an alleged plot to unload counterfeit coins at a local amusement park He is said to have used a 14 year old boy to dispose of the coins Detectives report Jackson offered to show his plant for making spurious quarters and half dollars leading to a house with counterfeit coin moulds seized
Vice President Charles G. Dawes spoke at the Associated Press 25th anniversary luncheon in New York urging non partisan reform of Senate rules. He defended a cloture proposal to curb prolonged debate that blocks majority action and called for citizen pressure on senators.
Associated Press members favor broadcasting presidential results and major news with safeguards and proper credit. The annual meeting will ratify rules, alter advisory board elections, and hear Vice President Dawes speak at a 1 PM Waldorf luncheon broadcast to WEAF WJZ WOO WGY WWJ. Frederick Roy Martin retires as general manager. Kent Cooper named successor.
River stage measurements show St Louis 11.38 with fall 0.8, Memphis 15.6 fall 0.7, Vicksburg 24.3 stationary, New Orleans 5.0 rise 0.1 percent, Shreveport 6.9 rise 0.12, Alexandria 7.8 stationary, Ouachita Camden 4.3 fall 0.1, Monroe 13.4 rise 0.1.
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