27 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
1
A string of reports from Washington on April 27 describe intense activity in northern and central Mexico. Federal garrisons and troops switch sides in Cuatla and Uruapan as revolts spark potential secession talks and disruptions to rail lines from Monterrey to Veracruz.
The Monroe Auto Automobile and Truck Show will run May 14 15 and 16 with a new pavilion at the fair grounds. Overland Motor Company hosts the show headquarters as dealers promise a wide display of cars trucks tractors and related machinery plus expert demonstrations and varied entertainment to attract attendees.
Traces of oil appear in the Constantine well near El Dorado Arkansas as oil men predict future finds in Ouachita county. The S S Hunter well at Stephens draws attention with strong gas pressure and ongoing drilling activity by Camdens' leases buyers from multiple states.
In Prieta on April 27 gambling houses closed after a re play strike aimed at raising wages to 50 percent. Reported talks sought $15 wages instead of $10 but crowds found the replacements inadequate as Chinese workers were said to fill the spots.u
Two bandits robbed a woman clerk at the Estrada Lumber Company office in Eagle Pass Texas near Las Negras Mexico today and escaped with 8000 dollars in gold.
April 27 Sonora military authorities were heartened by reports from military fees and press dispatches of defections among federal forces as they plan the defense against an invasion by federal troops.
The John Drilling Company reports casing set at 1200 feet near J Harrison Rhymes south of Monroe with a show at 1925 feet in LaSalle parish. Leases nearby fetch around 35 dollars an acre, activity rising as water overflows the well. Ray and Amel drillers push prospect in 112th parish section.
Initial work on Monroe's new electric light and power plant at Forsythe park advances under The Foundation Company of New York City. Aimed at rapid construction within ninety days after restoring fire-damaged service, the project employs about thirty men and will later expand crews.
A temporary injunction is in force in San Antonio restraining city officials from interfering with members of the fire department as they seek affiliation with the newly organized union.
Attorney M C Redmond reports Kilbourne in West Carroll parish battered by a Sunday night windstorm. Several houses blown down but no injuries. Bayou LaFourche floods receding as Milhaven lowlands drain. Colonies marooned by high water, wires down across northeastern Louisiana.
Louis Fernandez of Monroe won a diploma and a machine gun prize in a nationwide contest by the A C Gilbert Company New Haven Conn for an aeroplane design. He is among 500 prize winners and the only boy in Louisiana to win a prize.
In a note dated March 21 and published today, Premier Lloyd George states that the continued residence of former Emperor William in Holland is the responsibility of the Netherlands government. He calls the Hohenzollern a constant menace to European peace.
Sugar, currently selling at twenty cents or more, may jump to thirty five or forty cents, with refiners and Justice Department officials in Washington discussing the issue but making no progress. Dealers reportedly hold extra supply to cash in on any rise while the American Sugar Refining Company announces a one cent advance to wholesale 18 1-2 cents and retail 21 1-2 cents.
Transfers of oil and gas leases in Ouachita parish remain active though smaller than peak winter. Notable deals include Fred N. Morrison selling 165 acres in 2-19N-4E for 585 dollars and Walter Johnson’s side to W. D. Humble for 1,000 dollars across 21-17N-48. Other parcels in 19-18-26 and 34-18N-2E change hands for 400 and 144 dollars respectively.
The high cost of living and the lure of higher wages elsewhere drive resignations in Munroe police. Officers Benton Clower Booth and Stevens will leave effective May 1, with others weighing similar actions as city salaries lag behind prices.
Ses Gross sells two Monroe lots for 1800 and 900 each in Breard's addition to Jerry Hall and George Davis. Grayling Lumber sells eighty acres in 29-16-8 East to J N Lenard for 600. Peoples Investment sells Riverside Heights lot one block six to J A Smith for 600. Joe Thomas sells lot fifteen block ninety-one Lee Avenue addition to 8 P Dunn for 1000.
Senator Underwood of Alabama was chosen Democratic leader in the Senate at a party conference. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska withdrew, leaving Underwood unopposed. Democrats discussed unity and tentatively planned a conference to present a solid front on the peace treaty issue.
The house rules committee began an inquiry into Louis F. Post assistant secretary of labor regarding deportation proceedings against radical aliens. The probe was opened in Washington on April 27 by the Associated Press report.
A Bolshevik revolution in Jugo-Slavia is reported with machine guns in Belgrade and riots in Laibach and Agram, though Jugo-Slav officials say dispatches from Belgrade indicate nothing amiss.
Rome through Milan province reports a fresh strike beginning in Milan. The action involves 855 doctors 200 secretaries 1000 embalmers 350 midwives and 3000 workers in other lines. The spread of strike actions covers the region.
Foreign office reports from Asia Minor indicate French troops at Urfa suffered a smaller loss than initially thought. A large detachment reportedly returned to town while others fled. officials blame treachery for the reverse.
Jetson Goins is convicted of burglary in Monroe after the jury deliberated less than two minutes. The judge called during the verdict and noted it as the speediest in years. The trial involves another case of Isaac Crowder and the ongoing shooting with intent to kill by R H Frazier, linked to an event two years ago on the West Side.
Tonight's forecast calls for fair skies. Wednesday should be fair with rising temperatures across the region.
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