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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
5
Night siege surrounds the Wayne County court house in Goldsboro as a mob demands the murder trial of five Black suspects. Reports say violence subsided by early morning but tension remains high with troops in charge of the situation.
Washington reports Treasury officials acknowledged farmers face falling prices with no solid solution found. Secretary Wensten testified before a joint Senate House committee noting grave doubts about a revival of the War Finance Corporation. He cited deflation of credit and wartime measures as factors while warning of credit extension risks to industry and commerce.
Ouachita parish farmers report cooperative purchases totaling 3829.78 with savings of 4 86.55 and sales of 4109.20 as BR O M Jackson notes. Stonewall Lodge No. 6 elects officers, reports strong year, and claims goal of second largest lodge achieved with four representatives in Grand Lodge. A band of thirty pieces organized to support lodge activities.
Buenos Aires reports the assembly rejected Argentina’s bid for universal league membership, warning a withdrawal from the League of Nations may follow. A cable from the Argentine foreign minister was anticipated, as Puccireden, head of the Geneva delegation, informed the government of his decision. The item notes Costa Rica’s status in the League as of Geneva.
The Monroe public schools will close for the holidays on Thursday afternoon December 23 and reopen Monday January 3, with similar arrangements planned for other schools before and after the holiday period.
North Louisiana produced more sweet potatoes this season than ever before according to Ouachita agricultural agent B. M. Jackson. He calls the crop a money maker and predicts it may become a leading future money crop. Farmers are building curing houses as the state expands storage and marketing plans from Shreveport to Vicksburg.
Bastrop woke to a bank alarm and rumor of a robbery at the Bastrop state park site then proved false. Cashier G W Naff, reached by phone, said no robbery occurred and the bank was intact though early bell ringing and rumors caused widespread excitement before 3 am.
Rome dispatch reports Gabriele d Annunzios statements at Flame push a tion for civil war. The poet soldier urges nationalist non com battanta to build barricades and resist Italian regulars as few followers gather.
Dr Frank Celline has sold Monroe infirmary to Dr Charles Shoemaker and George W James and will move today to El Paso Texas to practice. Collins built a large veterinary practice in Monroe over twelve years and has served as state examiner and livestock inspector.
The Louisiana Mississippi Cooperative Dairymen announces milk prices will fall by one cent per quart effective December 14. officials in New Orleans report the decision follows association deliberations and market factors impacting dairy producers.
John T. Bryant of Louisiana is appointed by Lt Governor Hewitt as a delegate to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington December 9 to 11. He cannot attend due to holiday rush at the post office. He served as a delegate at the prior convention.
A fragmentary dispatch notes a trek of northern and middle western farmers toward southern states seeking milder climates. J. Reutiuts of near Topeka Kansas, passing through Monroe, reports many midwest farmers heading to Florida to pursue better farms and futures, hitching rides and relocating.
Watson and Aven Ice Cream Company has received two shipments of machinery for a city creamery to be established soon after the first of the year. Additional machinery is expected and will arrive by month end, enabling the plant to begin operations. The company has spent over $10,000 on new equipment and will use refrigeration machinery for the operation, with Manning noting readiness to start producing dairy products.
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