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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1923

Page

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Star Light Miss Farrars Sin

A Monroe Y M C article fragment notes a star named Miss Farrar and a plot element titled Star Light. The context is unclear but references a Monroe YMCA and a performance or event connected to the star.

Zaza Controversy Sparks Debate Over Public Morality

The piece notes objections to Miss Farrar playing Zaza on stage and concerns over church approval and audience impact. It mentions Thanksgiving appearances and warnings about broadcasting, with broader commentary on education funding and the value of literacy for societal safety.

Oil Machinery for Congress Sections at U S Capital

Washington December 1 Formal conference of Republicans in the house and senate was called to perfect party organization before the sixty eighth congress convenes at noon Monday. Senate leaders plan to reelection of Lodge and Curtis, with Brandgee to chair committee assignments. House Republicans aim to elect Longworth as leader and nominate Speaker Gillette. Democrats prepare to back Garrett for speaker and set committee assignments.

Washington House Senate Lodge Massachusettas Curtis Kansas Ways and Means

Re Elect Senator Lodge Leader as Progressives Abstain

All members of the senate progressive bloc absented themselves from the Republican senate conference where Lodge of Massachusetts was chosen as leader. Cummins probably remains president pro tempore. Curtis named party whip. Wadsworth elected secretary. Lodge to appoint committees. key offices filled by Sanderson Barry and Rev Dr Mier.

Washington Senate Progressive Bloc Republican Senate Lodge Massachusetts Senate Cummins Iowa Curtis Kansas Wadsworth New York Geo. A. Sanderson David S. Barry J. J. Mier

Fairman Seeks House Reapportionment in 1920 Census Plan

Representative Fairman of Indiana proposes a bill to reapportion the House based on the 1920 census while keeping the total seats at 435. The plan aims to adjust districts without altering the overall membership, reflecting population shifts.

House Fairman Indiana Washington House of Representatives Representative Fairman

Southern Chemical Company Plant Aims for January Start

The Southern Chemical Company of Monroe plans to begin operations around January 15 at its new calcium arsenate plant. Output will be seven to ten tons daily, with Howard A. Ambruster of New York overseeing the calcium arsenate department. The plant enables southern planters to source arsenate locally, reducing reliance on Ohio and eastern plants. The company, capitalized at 250000 dollars with 150000 paid in, lists Ad G Birchett as president, W Pipes as vice president, and F B Goodwin as secretary and treasurer. Louisiana Public Service Commission secured a reduced freight rate for shipments across the South. Calcium arsenate sells at fifteen cents per pound, down from last year’s twenty-five cents and peaks of forty-three cents.

Southern Chemical Company Monroe South Howard A. Ambruster New York United States Ohio 4D. G. Birchett Cardwell W. Pipes Collinston F. B. Goodwin Louisiana Public Service Commission

West Virginia Commissioned as Navy's Pride Ship

Washington reports the battleship West Virginia is commissioned at Norfolk, hailed as the proudest afloat. The article notes U S ships Maryland Colorado and the newer Mutsu Nagato class, plus the Hood and ongoing Nealson and Rodney program, comparing sizes and armament.

Washington Navy Line Norfolk Navy Yard West Virginia Maryland Colorado United States Navy Mutsu Nagato Hood Nealson Rodney

Patterson defers ruling in Memphis KKK election contest

Judge M R Patterson postponed ruling on a petition filed by candidates backed by the Ku Klux Klan contesting the re election of Mayor Rowlett Paine and the administration ticket in Memphis municipal election. Argument on the petition was heard last week.

Associated Press Memphis Fone M. R. Patterson Ku Klux Klan Rowlett Paine

Cotton Bloc in Capital Seeks Legislation on Staple

The newly organized cotton bloc in Congress adopts a resolution calling for federal action to revise crop reporting, reduce tariffs on calcium arsenate and chemicals, and fund an experiment station to combat the boll weevil. A five member committee is created to draft laws and another to push lower freight rates.

Associated Press Washington Congress Coolidge Department of Agriculture Rankin Harris Almon Alabama Swank Oklahoma Wingo Arkansas Hawkhead Shepherd Texas Aswell Louisiana Black

Methodist Bishop Warns Klan Threat to Young Ministers

Bishop James Atkins of Junaluska North Carolina warned a class of young ministers in Little Rock Arkansas against the Ku Klux Klan during a conference session. He spoke directly to the group saying he wanted to warn them about the Klan’s influence and danger.

Little Rock Ark James Atkins Junaluska N. C Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Mother Sobs Over Fate of Sons Jailed as Murderers

Lake Charles, La December 1 J P V Barremore secretary of the Calcasian Building and Loan Association was arrested on an affidavit after a bank examiner alleged a defalcation of 14600. Bond set at 15000. Barremore, a Mississippi native, had been in Lake Charles fourteen years and earlier worked in New Orleans. The association reports strong finances with assets over 85222 and undistributed profits of 44900.15.

Associated Press Lake Charles J. PV. Barremore Calcasian Building and Loan Association W. E. Patterson State Bank Barremore Iasippian New Orleans Sarcewerdh Sunti

Grief In Brooklyn as Brothers Face Murder Charge

Mrs. Dora Diamond recalls her sons Morris Barlow Diamond and Joseph Diamond facing murder charges after the shooting of two bank messengers and a $48,000 robbery. Six other suspects are in custody as police anticipate more arrests in the Brooklyn case. The mother mourns the boys, while a young boy asks about his father as the family confronts tragedy.

Brooklyn N. Y Dora Diamond Morris Barlow Diamond Morris Joseph

United States Reluctant to Join German Finances Inquiry

Washington declines participation in a restricted probe into Germany's finances despite reparations committee encouragement. Colonel Logan conveyed to Paris that France and allies see U S involvement as essential to restoring Germany’s financial system, while Secretary Hughes is asked if eminent American financiers may join the inquiries.

Associated Press Washington J. A. Logan Paris Logan State Department United States James A. Logan Germany Poincare Hughes France M. Poincare

Commentators Hopeful as America Prepares to Decide

Paris reports mixed views on the reparations committee meeting. Some describe the mood as Eden like while others show cautious satisfaction. British economic policy draws critique from Le Journal amid GB reluctance and concerns over the mark value.

Associated Press Paris Dee Eden Great Britain Germany Britain le Journal

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Miss Farrar Monroe Y. M. C Ame Zaza Geral Pareine Farrar Atlanta Neff Vernor Louisiah Plotkin W. Mats Mon Pisiana U.S. Capital Senator Lodge Gordon Ave R. L Ladies of the First Christian Church Southern Chemical Comp Morroe U. 5 W. Virginia Navy Patterson The Shipping Board Interstate Commerce Commission Representative Black Georgia Lowry Mississippi Wilson Driver Buchanan Genasco Goodrich T. A. Grant Second DeSiard Amman First Christian Church Bible School F Holden I. E. Adams Gunman Father Prophit Phon Steve Hanagan NER Service Morrin David Maurice Mors Ike PAGE Church OF Christ City Hall Bible Study Communion W.N. Ferguson Baptists Jesus Christ First Baptist Church Frank Tripp Europe America Uusual America NTN P. A. Poag
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