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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1920

Page

5

Cox Denies Alleged Campaign Donation Document

Wil Baya, chairman of the Republican National Committee, testified before a Senate subcommittee investigating campaign expenditures. He denounced a purported official document as baseless and false, claiming the party never pursued contributions exceeding $1,000 and rejecting a plan to raise large sums through quotas in major cities.

Columbus. Uhle Rieverner Cox Wil Baya Republican National Committee Senate Repblican Committee Everner Republican Committees G. OF Faluwh

Bakery Fire Destroys Monroe Baking Plant on DeSiard Street

A late night blaze destroyed the Monroe Baking Company building and plant at DeSiard and Seventh streets. Originated in the rear furnace, the fire engulfed the frame one and a half story structure within the hour. Firefighters contained the flames by 10:30, with losses estimated at ten to twelve thousand dollars including machinery and stock. Owner Joanne Griffin plans to resume operations soon after.

Monroe Baking Company VicSiard and Seventh Streets Hoe Shoetiv Adama Street Thas DeSiard Seventh Eighth Adama Joanne Griffin Calypso Street John G. Griffin

Armour Packing to Erect Large Meuree Plant in Louisiana

The Armour Packing Company of Louisiana aims to build a new $175,000 refrigeration and preservation plant at Meuree adjacent to its Monroe operation. Plans include a two story brick structure with basement, concrete cellar, modern equipment, and three meat and produce counters. Contractors in several states are invited to bid, with work hoped to begin soon.

Armour Packing Company of Louisiana, Ltd North Fourth Street Meuree Louisiana New Orleans Arkansas Armour Packing Company of Louisiana Jefferson and Fifth Streets Monroe T. 3 Brennan Brennan Mianett Sipmour Tim Brennen Operasion Bo Negt

Denial and Finance Tangle From Pottsburg Speech

In August Chicago reports a denial over campaign funds tied to a Pottersburg speech by Fred Upham treasurer of the Beputiwan committee. Details before the congressional committee focus on expenditures claimed for a state wide campaign and a contribution to a national effort, with questions about state and local reimbursements.

Travermor Pottebure Eae Fret Wo Upham Beputiwan Netinsi Cemateral

Republican governors visit Marion for conservational address

Republican governors from multiple states travel to Marion Maryland to pay homage to the party nominee and hear a speech on reclamation and conservation of natural resources. The event underscores cross party support and regional emphasis on environmental stewardship.

Marion Ted Pores Calerder

Cox and Rooseveldt at Oniys Fair

Columbus aug 31 Cox and Roosevelt and Dr Watkins prohibition party award bearer featured at the Obi static today Cox to deliver a speech after Watkins Roosevelt to give a brief formal address according to plans

Columbus Cox Roosevelit Dr. Watkins Prohibition Party Obin Watkins Glans

Strike talk muted among Anthracite workers in Wilkes-Barre

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania workers of the Anthracite Coal Mine Union voice dissatisfaction with the Anthracite Coal Commission but say strike talk is not widespread today. The mood appears cautious as officials seek to avoid a general walkout though tensions remain high within the union ranks.

Kesbarre Eal Commission Walled Mine Workers of America

Officer Earl's Car Burned in Street Fire

Police report that Officer C. M. Bearle’s Bear-Davis automobile on Eleventh Breard streets was destroyed by a fire in the early morning hours. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle largely consumed, with only charred remains and debris left. cause undetermined at present.

C. M. Bearle Breard Pete Demagal Damagit

Huns Dumping Shoddy Goods Into America

Official advices indicate Germany and Britain are dumping surplus inferior goods to the United States and England. German exporters follow a pretext to label goods “made in America” and “made in England” to regain foreign trade and move large quantities that would otherwise be unmarketable.

Associated Press Wanhington Germany United States England Britain America

Mer Rouge and Monroe Battle in Three Games

Monroe Elks prepare for a hot series at Forsythe Field against Mer Rouge, with strong infield Bolshaw and pitcher Tom Staples returning. Manager Haas builds a deep lineup as fans await three decisive games over the weekend and into Monday.

Mer Rouge Monroe Luci Monroe Elks Forsythe Field Ateans Mer Rouge Als Morehoute Pash Boys Ecks Bate Haas Balshaw Atone Tom Staples

Bungalow Leased for One Year at Residence Drive

Miss Little Mary Becone leased to Bentley Nelt a six room bungalow on Reshelle drive for twelve months at 9680 dollars. The transfer lists rent and property terms in local notice.

Little Mary Becone Bentley Nelt

Rabbi Merfeld to Arrive in Monroe Tomorrow

Rabbi H A Merfeld of Greenville Mississippi will arrive with Mrs Merfeld by car tomorrow afternoon to assume duties as rabbi of Temple B Nai Israel Monroe. A telegram from Greenville confirms the departure today and arrival in Monroe is anticipated with an enthusiastic greeting by temple members.

H. A. Merfeld Greenville Miss David Fichman Temple B'Nai Israel Monroe

Rate Increase Hearing Set for September Ninth

Monroe Chamber of Commerce notes a telegram from Henry Jastremski of the Louisiana Railroad Commission moving the freight rate increase hearing from September 21 to September 9. Carriers’ applications will be reviewed at Baton Rouge.

Trafic Department Monroe Chamber of Commerce Henry Jastremski Louisiana Railroad Commission Baton Rouge

Lord Mayor of Cork Said to Be Alive Amid Hunger Strike

London Aug 31 Terence Maz Mee Sweeney Lord mayor of Cork who had been on a hunger strike since Aug 19 remained alive this morning though his sister Mary reported he was growing weaker and could die at any moment.

London Terence Maz Mee- Sweeney Cork Mary

Letvia Weighs Parley for Reds Poles

Copenhagen dispatch reports General Semenoff a Bolshevik foe in eastern Siberia has asked Trotsky for permission to join the Russian Soviet Army.

Associated Press Copenhagen Semenoff Siberia Trotsky Moscow

Letvia Agrees to Riga Peace Parley Transfer

Letvia is willing to move the Minsk peace conference to Riga upon Poland's request as Warsaw reports. Poland and Soviet Russia requested the transfer to Riga to continue negotiations.

Letvia Riga Associated Press Warsaw Poland Soviet Russia Minsk

Villa Followers Demobilize After Six Month Pay

Five hundred eighty followers of Villa have been demobilized with six months pay. Villa travels toward Canutillo the estate of Durengo where a farm is placed at his disposal.

Villa Mexico City Canutillo Durengo

Mrs Faulkner Taken by Death at Farmerville

News from Farmerville reports the sudden death of Mrs Don Faulkner after a brief illness striking relatives and friends here. The late Mrs Faulkner will be remembered for her pleasant personality and sweet disposition as Miriam Hartman, who visited here often, is cited among those who knew her. Surviving a faber heeband.

Farmerville Don Faulkner

Arduous effort to find quorum in Tenn. House

Nashville Aug 31 The Tennessee House met at 10 o'clock after strenuous efforts to drum up a quorum Monday afternoon. Only forty seven members responded to their names. It was announced the house would be at ease until this afternoon.

Associated Press Nashville House of Representatives

Alabama Women Register to Vote in Four Counties

Reports from four Alabama counties indicate women have registered to vote. The August 31 update details registration progress in Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Alabama Birmingham Als

Mississippi Women Push for Ballot Rights Amid State Ban

In Hattiesburg on August 31, Mississippi women rally for suffrage as voters remain barred by state law. Circuit clerks in several counties opened polls briefly and listed names, with actions seen in Pearl River and Harrison counties as efforts continue post federal amendment.

Mississippi Hattiesburg Harrison

Birmingham Poem Plan Aims at International Balloon Races

In Birmingham Alabama on August 81 the Acre Club of Amape ia's plan to hold international balloon races was telegraphed to New York by the Chamber of Commerce. The action indicates local support and coordination with national committees for the event.

Birmingham Ala Acre Club Amapeia New York Chamber of Comm

Heavy Fines in Pole Courts Cast Wide net

Judge Charles Schule imposed over $1,100 in fines on a large number of violators in a single day. The docket included weapons, drunk and disorderly, and traffic violations, with traffic offenses dominating. Gentry faced a fine of 987.20 amid brisk court activity and strong city enforcement.

Charles Schule

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