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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
1
Police in Rome report evidence of an Italian revolutionary group linked to Russian communists planning a May Day strike and anti government demonstrations. They seized propaganda, estimate millions of copies produced, and warn of a coordinated anti fascist offense across Italy tomorrow.
The cases of Will Eason and Clarence Raley for the murder of E de Graffenreidh are postponed to the next district court term. A defense witness issue and a clerical error in subpoenas led to the continuances, with Raley’s status tied to his coroner’s inquest testimony about the shooting.
Urania’s new oil field will be represented as Monroe hosts a Bathing Beauty Revue to select Miss Monroe who will compete with Misses from Shreveport Dallas Tulsa Houston and other regional cities. The contest emphasizes accessibility with a simple bathing costume and dress and offers a free Galveston trip plus other awards.
Secretary Walker of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce met with local wholesale men to plan Monroe as a south La Salle oil fields supply center. Officials expect Monroe firms to open branches in Urania and Olla to outfit and service the oil fields amid rising optimism for regional prosperity.
New Orleans April 30 Representatives of Louisiana levee boards and congressmen say changes to the Wilson Spillway Survey bill may win backing from the Mississippi delegation instead of opposition. Rep Riley J Wilson, author, reportedly agreed to add a study of how flood relief plans for the lower Mississippi affect shipping fisheries and silt formation.
Postal officials report plans for a night test flight between New Orleans and Chicago underway. The move comes as part of improving mail service and flight testing methods.
An entry coupon note instructs readers to mail or send it to the Bathing Girl Revue Editor at Monroe News-Star after filling the blank. The item appears as a brief publishing cue or ad segment in the local paper.
Several liquor cases on the district court docket ended as three dry law violators pleaded guilty and were sentenced. George Manywethers received four months in jail and a 500 dollar fine or six months in jail. C Parker got sixty days in jail and 250 dollar fine or three months. Ora Dixon got sixty days in jail and a 100 dollar fine or sixty more days. John DeMoss was released pending parole board action due to illness. Phillip Comroto’s bond was forfeited for failure to appear. Others set for tomorrow. Van Houston nolle pros. D F Hammond trial set for May 1.
The Prince of Wales visited Capetown aboard the Repulse and joined a concert on board. In a skit titled cross words he wore a feminine outfit with a golden wig, surprising many in the ship's company who did not recognize him.
In Shreveport Louisiana on April 80 the Barker flogging case widens as C A Stewart testifies that a conspiracy to beat John Barker was revealed before the event and names Oliver Miller Nettles and Boatright as conspirators with warrants issued for alleged involvement. The court adjourned to consider admissibility of evidence amid threats against Stewart and prior related incidents.
Rheims France April 30 The city receives a fully equipped children's hospital funded by American women. The $300000 building joins a $600000 endowment ensuring permanent care, honoring Americans who died in France. Edith Bangs led the fund, with government and ambassador support.
LAKE CHARLES La Apr 30 Reports Thursday morning from all parts of southwest Louisiana state that each section is participating in the general rainfall since Monday afternoon. Farmers jubilant are preparing for finishing planting of rice and cotton with Sugartown Allen parish noted as dry since October.
Mrs. Cecile Ankesheim aged 65 collapsed and died in the altar area of St. Vincent De Paul church in New Orleans this morning. Father Charles B. Anderson administered the last rites as a physician cited natural causes for her death.
New Orleans April 80 A general round-up of undesirable women in the downtown area was ordered to begin today by Captain-Inspector Theodore Ray of the first and second police districts. The order targets those who frequent doorways and ride around town in automobiles to accost men.
Miss Mary C Campbell, a Columbus Ohio native and two time Miss America, urges entrants in Monroe bathing beauty contest to act natural with the motto be yourself. The winner will receive a free trip to Galveston and the Gulf beach winner will go with all expenses paid to the national Atlantic City contest.
Washington April 30 The labor department moves to confirm the presence of Miss Mary MacSwiney Irish republican worker in the United States. Immigration officials at Chicago questioned her yesterday about her passports as part of the probe.
Miss Mary MacSwiney sister of Terence MacSwiney says she entered the United States without a passport and has no intention of obtaining one. She faces questions by immigration and labor department officials in Chicago and plans to speak in Minneapolis. She says a hunger strike would be her response if arrested over entry.
New York April 80 Wall Street eyes a new railroad financing round expected to total about 25 million dollars with a 2 million dollar issue earmarked for the Southern Railway.
River readings show Cairo at 21.7 feet with a 1.9 rise. Memphis stands at 12.0 feet with no change while Vicksburg sits at 18.6 feet down 0.5. New Orleans 3.0 feet down 0.7. Shreveport 9.5 feet up 0.5. Alexandria 5.6 down 0.1. Camden 4.0 down 0.5. Monroe 11.4 up 0.1.
Chicago April 30 A P Earl Clark testified in the McClintock inquest that an attorney offered 5000 to sign an affidavit he had not read. He recalled meetings with Stewart and Benziger at a newspaper office, liquor present, and threats of murder charges to coerce testimony. Stewart allegedly later offered 6000 and tried dictating the statement.
The continued preliminary hearing for W. B. Warren and H. M. Richardson of Rayville on mail fraud charges was postponed indefinitely at the request of U S District Attorney Mecom. The indictment from a Memphis grand jury alleges the logs were bought and fake drafts sent to cover prices, with Richardson tied to Anderson Tully and S A Thompson at the Memphis office involved. all three face joint charges.
Elaborate preparations are under way by Rayville Epworth leaguers to host the district meeting arriving next Sunday. A delightful program is planned with fine highways and central location expected to draw a record attendance as music and talks feature the program.
George Zeigin’s offset Urania No. 1 completed in Urania section 18-10-2E flowed yesterday with heads of 500 to 1000 barrels before sanded up. The well bridged over after sand indicated by 1:45 a.m. and later regained flow as a liner, screen, and cleaning planned. Crowds of about two thousand gathered to watch the gusher, with Monroe officials and oil men predicting a promising Urania field.
Zeigin well completed yesterday in La Salle parish yields Grade A oil with seventy percent lubricating stock and no gasoline content. The local lab report places it among the state’s top priced oils, comparable to two dollar a barrel crude, with 22.6 Baume at 60 degrees and minimal water or salt.
The Fifth Congressional District drive for the American Legion Endowment Fund shows each parish making progress. J. H. Trousdale said Ouachita will exceed its quota. Monroe captains under P. M. Atkins push to meet the parish goal. Reports from Union Rayville Morehouse East Carroll Caldwell Jackson Lincoln and others indicate solid support and likely achievement of their shares. The endowment funds aim to create a long term care system for World War orphans and disabled veterans with about five million dollars in principal and annual income around 250000.
Caddo parish authorities pursue a theory that ten year old Jimmie Lynn Herring disappeared last Saturday from St Vincent's Academy with a woman claiming to be her aunt. The child held several thousand dollars in a local bank and may have been lured from the convent. The aunt figure left with the girl and has not been seen since.
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