29 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
1
El Paso reports border tensions amid rumors of a revolt in Juarez opposite the city. US troops tighten border control, guard posts set, and ammunition issued while reports say Francisco Villa is negotiating with rising forces near Chihuahua.
Ouachita police jury will meet Monday May 3 as a board of review to assess Ouachita parish properties. No action will be taken until the assessment is finished. Assessor Joe Hanna reports thorough systematization and equalization across districts Monroe and West Monroe.
In Ouachita parish, John G Russell and Sons with Jim Bob and Lee face two counts each of nighttime burglary tied to robberies of the Pipes and Bryant stores in Calhoun. Nine jurors were seated before DA Henry Montgomery halted proceedings.
In Prieta on April 29 President Fensa’s steel ring, allegedly sourced from Mexico City, was to be placed around revolutionary Sonora but was broken. Part of the ring reportedly joined the revolution. In Chihuahua 4,000 Carranza troops revolted, according to General Calles’s estimates.
General Mig Sanmaniero, a leading lieutenant of Herat Calles anti government forces in northern Mexico, abandoned Sonora revolutionists and offered his services to the Car na government in an oral statement.
Sidney Freeman sold to R. A. Keen lot nine of square four in Aus and Eby's first southern addition to Saint Monroe for 5400 dollars.
The Associated Press reports a new scale reduces first eleven Chicago barber shop haircuts to seventy five cents after Monday. Journeymen barbers will implement the lower rate as announced today.
City commission adopts an ordinance to sell and transfer 200000 in bonds to Ouachita National Bank Central Savings Bank and Trust Co and Citizens National Bank Monroe to fund three new Monroe school buildings two for white pupils and one for colored pupils work has begun on north and south sites and on Breard street with contracts awarded to Massing and Davis occupancy hoped for early next autumn
New Orleans on April 29 faced a possible harbor shutdown as 100 members of the deep sea marine clerks and checkers union struck for a 20 percent wage increase. Union longshoremen and unloaders, allied with the clerks, warned steamship agents they would quit in sympathy if demands aren’t met, risking a complete harbor tie up.
Pontiac Michigan April 29 Anson Best refuted his confession in the Vera Schneider case in the presence of his attorney and Prosecutor Gillespie and several newspaper men stating he did not kill the girl or have any involvement.
A telegram from the American and Canadian union of orthodox rabbis asks Washington to use diplomatic influence to help restore Palestine to its children. The message was made public at the White House on April 29.
Inspector of Police Robert E Heap orders the police to break up speeding in the area. He cites excessive speeding and corner cutting as violations of the traffic ordinance and says arrests will continue as enforcement is intensified.
Washington reports the ratification drive for the federal suffrage amendment has cost the National Woman's party $93,599, announced from headquarters today.
W P Leary master commissioner appointed by Judge George W Jack will offer for sale the Arkansas and Louisiana Midland railroad property on Tuesday June 8 at 12 noon at the federal building in Shreveport. Sale to be cash and at public auction per decree.
A fifth grade at Monroe public school received a half holiday today after winning more than thirty three state spelling certificates, demonstrating exceptional spelling ability and leading the state allotment.
Washington reports gradual withdrawal of the American marines guard from Guatemala City as a sign of restored order. The move marks progress in stabilizing the capital amid ongoing tensions.
Rotarian John Foster outlined a Monroe anti malaria drive to raise about twelve thousand dollars. Dr. R W O Donnell described drainage and screening as key methods to curb mosquito breeding and malaria transmission with quinine sterilization noted as a preventive measure. The campaign would require two thirds locally if Rockefeller funds cannot be used, with contributions from Mrs Mary Hughes Clay and Mr W F Kennedy enhancing the luncheon program.
Five people died and twelve were injured when two Chicago and Northwestern passenger trains collided head on near Sanborn Minnesota on April 29.
Newark April 29 With fifty three districts missing General Leonard Wood leads Senator Hiram Johnson by 172 votes in the preferential primary contest.
Tonight fair and warmer. Friday expected to stay warm with likely cloudy skies and mild temperatures.
Commercial League of West Monroe forms a drainage committee led by Henry Hamilton to study conditions and plan action with Parish Engineer R. P. Boyd. A potential drainage canal could cost around 100000 dollars with a special election possible later this year.
Paris reports extremists who control the railway workers federation plan an unlimited general strike starting May 1 to push public utilities nationalization. The General Federation of Labor of France backs the move ordering a general strike to begin at midnight May 1.
Graduating exercises for Monroe public school will be at the city school auditorium on June 1. The senior class play follows on June 7 under the direction of Mrs. Minnie Ruffin with plans for George Ade’s work. Seventeen graduates include fifteen girls and two boys. Superintendent E L Neville praises the year's work and the faculty for raising the local school system to a high plane.
Attorney General Palmer defended the departments acceptance of fair prices for Louisiana sugar growers before the House Judiciary Committee. He said the action was a lawful discretion not a price fix and argued the seventeen to eighteen cent ceiling would not be an unlawful maximum.
Birmingham cloth ing merchants issue a challenge to the overall club Patchem and Weaver club and the women's auxiliary by offering to sell all cotton garments at cost. Frank Spain announces the fair price committee has agreed to cut net profits to fifteen percent on men s and women s wear.
Gas flow from the Constantine well near Stephens Arkansas remains strong as water levels fall. Driller Like Watkins plans to place casing within two days followed by caping efforts in about 24 hours. A 46 acre tract near the Hunter well leased for 300 per acre. multiple derricks planned within 30 days. Frank Harrison sells 40 acre tract near Canatan well for 4500 to W R Ramsey of Oklahoma.
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