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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1925

Page

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Doughtie Buys South Grand Lot for Eleven Story Hotel

In a major real estate move, D E Doughtie buys the 60 by 150 foot South Grand street lot adjacent to Hotel Monroe from S K Heninger for 30000 dollars, at 500 per front foot, paving way for an eleven story hotel with about 150 rooms despite a three year Yellow Cab lease. Local interest spikes as news follows the Hotel Virginia opening.

D- E. Doughtie Hotel Monroe S. K. Keninger South Grand Street Hotel Monroe Doughtie Heninger South Grand Yellow Cab Yellow Cab Co

Minneapolis minister Knute Birkeland is slain police say

Police in Minneapolis believe Rev. Knute B. Birkeland 69 was murdered and found in an untenanted duplex where his body lay beneath a quilt and sheet. Investigators pursue a woman named May Reynolds who rented the unit on November 20 and planned a massage parlor as Birkeland had been missing for a week.

Minneapolis Minn A. P Knute B. Birkeland Poliee May Reynolds

Tacna Arica Dispute Brought to League for Ruling

Geneva December 2 Chilean minister Valdes Mendeville delivered a memorandum to Sir Eric Drummond, notifying the League of Nations about the Tacna and Arica sovereignty dispute. The document cites delays in the plebiscite mandated by President Coolidge's arbitration award.

Geneva A. B Chile Peru Tacna Arica League of Nations Berea Valdes Mendeville Eric Drummond League Coolidge

Burglars Take Haul After Midnight Snack

Fatigued from breaking into the Jackson street and Ouachita avenue soft drink stand owned by Henry Fearson, burglars made a late night meal of hot dogs and hamburgers before fleeing with cigars cigarettes candies and chewing gum. Police Sergeant Lenard led the investigation but found no clues.

Jackson Street Ouachita Avenue Henry Fearson Jimmy Lenard

Crusader Pipe Line Progress Speeds Toward January Finish

Newly increased crews race to complete the Crusader Pipe Line from Smackover to Vidalia before winter weather halts work. Austin Taylor, Crusader Pipe Line Co. head, will make Shreveport headquarters with the Louisiana focus.

Crusader Smackover Vidalia el Dorado Austin Taylor Crusader Pipe Line Company of Louisiana Arkansas Shreveport Mr. Taylor Louisiana Mre H. H. Garrett W. H. Lilly Ouachita National Bank Landry The Gulf Taylor

Kip's Attorney Begins Sum Up in Rhinelander Case

Isaac N. Mills chief counsel for Leonard Kip Rhinelander opens summation for the plaintiff in a suit for annulment against his mulatto wife Alice Beatrice Jones Rhinelander in White Plains New York. He appeals to the white jury on racial grounds saying Leonard will hail a guilty verdict as a prisoner on the scaffold seeking a governor's pardon.

White Plains N. Y A. P Isaac N. Mills Leonard Kip Rhinelander Alice Beatrice Jones Rhinelander Mills Leonard

Briand Cabinet Faces Grave Admission in Parliament

Paris December 2 The Briand cabinet declares to the Chamber Deputies that the situation is grave but not irreparable if the government has the confidence of the nation and the collaboration of both houses.

Paris A. P Briand Chamber Deputies

Die Proof of Wilson Stamp Is Complete

The die proof of the new 17 cent Woodrow Wilson stamp was completed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Postmaster General New said the first issue would go on sale December 28 at Staunton Princeton New York City and Washington. The stamp will be printed in bank note black ink and bears Wilsons portrait approved by his widow and Norman Davis.

Washington A. P Woodrow Wilson Bureau of Engraving and Printing Postmaster General New Staunton Mr. Wilson Princeton N. J White House New York City Woodrow Wilson Foundation Wilson Norman Davis

Woman Linked to New York Youth Murder Case

A woman in the background of the George Nye Jr. killing is linked to the case as District Attorney McGeehan seeks more details about her social circle before naming her. Gordon Pirie confesses Nye boasted of conquests and was killed in his sleep with a hatchet, body hidden under a sister’s bed.

New York A. P George Nye, Jr Chum Gordon Pirie McGeehan Pirie Nye Violet Smith Margaret

Sheedy Resigns as Vice President of Fleet Corporation

Joseph E. Sheedy has resigned as vice president in charge of European operations of the Fleet Corporation. President Crowley accepted the resignation effective immediately after conferences with shipping board commissioners. Erckenbrach, previously European director, was also reported to have been ordered to Washington amid tensions between Crowley and Sheedy.

Washington A. P Joseph E. Sheedy Fleet Corporation London Crowley Corporation Leviathan Sheedy Shipping Board E. P. Erckenbrach Mr. Sheedy Erckenbrach Europe

Treatment for High Blood Pressure Reported in Toronto

Dr. W J McDonald of St Catharines Ontario announced to the Toronto Academy of Medicine that an extract of liver can reduce arterial hypertension in patients without complications. The preliminary findings, first reported last May, are supported by animal tests and human clinical trials and by chemical analysis.

Toronto A. P W. J. McDonald St. Catherine’s Ontario Toronto Academy of Medicine McDonald

Turk War Possibility Casts English Shadow

London reports rumors of a possible British Turkish war over the Mosul boundary but general rejoicing over the Locarno treaty persists. Parliament lobbies discuss the issue informally while delegates head to Geneva where Mosul will top League of Nations talks.

London A. P Great Britain Turkey Mosul Geneva Council League of Nations

LSU Coeds Debate Smoking Policy As Monroe Girl Objects

At Louisiana State University coeds discuss whether women should be allowed to smoke. Opinions split with leaders like Ray Sommer calling for standards but not enforcing a formal rule. Some presidents favor personal choice while noting current social norms and gradual change. Continued on page eight.

Baton Rouge A. P Louisiana State University Louisiana State Ray Sommer Miss Sommer Scholastic Eral Inez Cooke Gren Miss Cooke

Tropical gale lashes U S Atlantic coast from Florida to Virginia

A tropical storm swept the southern Atlantic coast causing widespread damage from Florida to Virginia. Florida coast towns reported heavy damage and fatalities including six drowned at Daytona Beach. Four ships damaged off Florida and the schooner William Russell wrecked near Olympia. No major alarms reported along North Carolina and Virginia shores as crews moved ships inland.

Norfolk A. P Virginia Carolinas United States Miami Florida Atlantic Cape Hatteras North Carolina Georgia South Carolina Hampton Roads Virginia Capes Daytona Beach Fla Davy Jones Halifax River St. Augustine Jacksonville Beach William Russell Fort Lauderdale Olympia Bert Chalkee Charles A. Dean Essons Port Orange Eee Rum

Lake Charles Rebuilds After Fatal Fire Damages Reach One Million

Lake Charles works to restore services after a deadly blaze that killed three men and caused about a million dollars in damage. Telephones and streetcars recover. crews clear wreckage and promise larger, modern replacements as residents mourn and assess plans for rebuilding.

Americans Ordered Off Streets Damascus

A terse dispatch reports that Americans were ordered off the streets in Damascus, with authorities citing security concerns and enforcing curfews as local conditions deteriorate. No injuries are confirmed in the brief item.

War Spirit Growing Shelling of Damascus as Last Resort

The American consul warned residents of Damascus to stay indoors after 6 p.m. as fanatical sentiment rises. French forces point out safe areas while shells may resume to repel rebels infiltrating the city. An unconfirmed Cairo report says Druse tribesmen march on Damascus for a major battle.

Damascus Syria A. P London Evening News Cairo

President Coolidge Receives Aircraft Investigation Report

President Coolidge today received the report of the special board led by Dwight W. Morrow on the aircraft situation. The document was handed to newspapermen under a pledge of publication tomorrow morning. Morrow declined to add comment after presenting the report.

Washington A. P Coolidge Dwight W. Morrow New York White House Morrow

House Ways Means Committee Alters Tax Reduction Plan

The House Ways and Means Committee rescinded retroactive inheritance tax cuts after treasury estimates show a revenue loss of 70 million dollars, far higher than earlier 20 million. The panel kept lower inheritance rates for future years.

HOUSE Ways, Means Washington Ways and Means Committee Treasury

Winnfield Murder Case Nears End With Two on Trial

In Winnfield Louisiana the state may rest this afternoon in the murder trial of John W Snelling and son Preston Snelling for the killing of Walter Meyers at a August dance at the Snelling home. Twelve witnesses have testified three eye witnesses. The defense has eleven witnesses ready with three or four more likely. Night sessions continue and a jury verdict is expected by Thursday night.

Winnfield A. P John W. Snelling Preston Snelling Walter Meyers Snelling

Damascus Bombardment Talked by Consul Corps

Consular officials warned nationals that French forces may again bombard certain quarters of Damascus as they did during the recent uprising suppression.

Damascus Syria A. P

River Stations Report Mississippi and Ouachita Levels

River stages listed for Mississippi and Ouachita basins show readings at Memphis Vicksburg New Orleans and Alexandria with fall values detailed alongside the initial measurements. Data cites Red Sharevevert Camden Monroe with respective level changes.

Mississippi Memphis Vicksburg New Orlean Red Sharevevert Alexandria Quachita Camden Monroe

Big banquet brings Monroe and West Monroe together

Monroe and West Monroe host a booster banquet at the Williams building on Wood and Cotton streets Thursday December 3 at 6 30 p m. The event promises a fine program and much good cheer with all residents urged to attend.

Williams Building Wood and Cotton Streets

Dallas concerns low bid on bridge repairs

The Louisiana Highway Commission received bids December for 27.12 miles of highways and repairs including the Monroe traffic bridge in Ouachita parish. The Austin Bridge Company of Dallas bid 528,122.67 for the Monroe bridge, the lowest local bid. Repairs will overhaul the structure, replace timber, install draw-span mechanism, repaint, and underpin piers. The city plans to award soon with work starting after year’s start and lasting about three months.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Highway Commission Highway Commission Monroe Barrow Canal Houma Monroe Traffic Austin Bridge Company Dallas Tex Monroe-Jonesboro Ouachita Parish Cadeville Alexandria Construction Company Harvey and Jones Chatham-Ruston Jackson Parish Chatham Verron S. S. Andrews Iena Jena Summerville I. F. Hebert State Highway Commission Arnold Bernstein

Storm Delays Return of Walker and Party

Mayor-elect James Walker of New York and his party of newspapermen arrived in Miami after halting at Palm Beach. Weather forced a stop and prevented Walker from joining W. J. Copner on his yacht on a planned return. the group will sail for New York on Saturday aboard the steamship Alexander.

Miami Fla A. P James Walker New York Palm Beach Alexander

Ferguson husband defends Texas highway contracts amid Moody claims

James E. Ferguson, husband of Governor Miriam A. Ferguson, releases a statement backing the administration over alleged highway contract fraud. He accuses newspapers and Attorney General Moody of distortion while urging the public to study the facts and judge who bears the fault.

Austin Texas A. P James E. Ferguson Miriam A. Ferguson Ferguson Highway Commission American Road Company Moody Peple Highway Department The

Texas Attorney General Denies Ferguson Fraud Claims

Attorney General Dan Moody rebutted James Ferguson's assertion that the state will lose from a $600000 judgment against the American Road Company. Moody defended court findings as fully supporting fraud charges and said Ferguson tries to juggle figures to mislead the public.

Austin A. P James E. Ferguson American Road Company Dan Moody Ferguson Mr. Ferguson Moody George Calhoun 53Rd District Court Texas

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