04 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1923
Page
1
The News STAR LIGHT column lists upcoming local happenings and community events. It notes performances meetings and public gatherings with dates and venues as provided in the readable text.
A contemplative column discusses U S election practices Britain versus America the rise of direct ballots and the role of parties. It notes jury selection concerns including Ku Klux Klan and Knights of Columbus affiliations and a Missouri dice verdict incident.
Experts study eight Arctic expedition plans aiming at the North Pole by American flyers. The article notes vast unknown areas beyond Peary's routes and hints at unpredictable outcomes from a comprehensive polar air survey.
May Allison a motion picture actress has filed suit for divorce against her husband Robert E Ellis whose real name is Robert E Reel. They wed November 25 1920 in Greenwich Connecticut and separated about November 6 this year due to cruel and inhuman treatment.
Bastrop Morehouse parish misdemeanor trials face scheduling doubt as Judge Odoms has other cases. A tentative December 10 date may shift to December 17, risking no Christmas finish. If postponed, start after January 2 or 15 to try to clear before the February 19 primary.
London reports rowdy protests at political meetings as Winston Churchill faced demonstrators in Walthamstow. Police freed a liberal speaker from violence while conservatives clashed with hecklers in Sheffield. Oxford and Glasgow meetings also faced disruption as women voters remain undecided.
Former Governor J. C. Walton argues to quash a criminal indictment tied to a Ku Klux Klan conspiracy while in office. He claims county jurors and grand jurors were dominated by Klansmen, promising a lengthy pretrial battle in Oklahoma City.
In Oklahoma City the lower house plans initial consideration of anti-Klan legislation passed by the senate last week. Klan sympathizers may seek to postpone debate indefinitely, risking the measure’s fate this session. Also, the impeachment court will decide on jurisdiction to try Charles H. Ruth, a supreme court commissioner impeached by the lower house for alleged aiding clemency decisions.
In Shreveport Louisiana a ten round boxing match between Pat Moore of Memphis and Johnny McCox of Shreveport was ruled a draw after McCox pursued Moore around the ring for six rounds.
Bishop James Atkins of Juialuska North Carolina fell ill during the Little Rock conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He suffered a paralysis stroke at the home of Dr. James Thomas and is described as in a very critical condition. Attending doctors say his death may occur at any time.
New York opened with a strong move in cotton as first sales fell 77 to 100 points. The decline extended to December to 85.25 and January to 34.90 after a sharp drop overnight in Liverpool.
Madame Galli Carci opened this season with the Chicago Civic Opera singing Lakme. A packed house and admirers at the back of the stage prompted her to sever ties with the Chicago grand opera after this season. She plans Dinorah next Friday as the next aria. Applause interrupted the performance twice.
A state wide campaign committee met in Montgomery to map an action plan for Senator Oscar W. Underwood’s Democratic bid for the presidency. Alabama party leaders from across the state participated in what was called an active movement to advance the candidate and gain national party support.
Senate Republicans James E. Watson of Indiana and William E. Borah of Idaho lead their factions as the House adjourns after a prolonged stalemate in the speaker election.
The insurgent Republicans block the House vote for Speaker as four ballots repeat with Cooper leading while Gillett and Garrett trail by about ten votes. Senate adjourns after a brief session as reorganization plans loom. Coolidge's annual message hinges on a House break.
A naval board will draft a plan for a polar flight next summer to unknown Arctic regions near the North Pole. President Coolidge endorses the expedition as practically valuable and no extra congressional funds are expected. The plan considers using the Shenandoah dirigible or airplanes with skis, with northern mooring and helium temperature considerations. Naval support includes ships, patrol craft, and radio stations.
Washington reports a crisis in the English cotton industry due to boll weevil damage and European and global conditions. The Agriculture Department forecasts hard times this winter with thousands in San Caspire working half time and mills operating at a loss awaiting better times.
In Washington December 4 the Republican floor leader Longworth of Ohio issued a statement after readjournment and signaled possible steps to placate insurgents. He said Snell would offer a resolution to adopt last congress rules for about a month and to consider proposed amendments. He noted members show interest in rule modifications and the plan to submit a prepared program to the house.
The seventy fifth annual Louisiana Baptist Convention opens in Emmanuel Baptist church Alexandria with about a thousand pastors and laymen. Officers to be elected this afternoon, followed by reports, addresses, and sessions through Friday night.
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