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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1919
Page
5
Trains halted cause thousands in the iron and steel sector to face disruptions. Industry morale sharply declines as a prolonged slowdown affects production and daily work routines across major centers in the United States.
A fragmented notice indicates a national cotton rally scheduled for December 16 with remarks linked to Wilson and a response to the end of a strike over a Mexican case. Georgian officials are noted to deliver a speech as part of the event.
The notice reports durable labor turmoil and transportation disruptions as six state parishes including Webster, Minden, and Bossier faced stoppered train service. Officials from Webster parish chairmen and other officers are named amid plans to resume service. The Associated Press notes the president’s stance on Mexican policy and congressional action, urging constitutional bounds and executive responsibility.
A tall white man in a black hat and light suit entered the Monroe apartment through the back door and fled via an alternate route after an attempted burglary. The resident screamed, alerting neighbors, but no booty was taken and no clues were found. Police were notified at 12:20 a.m. and began an investigation with Officers Kark and Renette on the scene.
In a terse session the court did not rule on challenges to the war time measures. The government had requested action on all provisions of the prohibition acts, but no decision was delivered. The fortune of the decision remains uncertain as justices reconvene in coming weeks.
A garbled report discusses private ownership of utilities and the role of private capital, noting federal oversight and involvement of counsel Hetty Warren. The piece hints at a federal electric railway commission context and a call for transparency in investment and governance.
The Associated Press report notes political conferences overshadowing the main task of the meeting, which is to set the time and price for the MRO convention. Delegates discuss candidates and policy at a national committee gathering.
Italian aviator Captain d Annunzio plans a U S visit after the Fiame issue is settled. He told the Associated Press today that he will fly to the United States once arrangements are complete.
The article discusses proposed rate advances on grain from seed districts, noting freight rates, shipments, and regulatory actions. It references authorities including the Interstate Commerce Commission and mentions individuals such as Mr Ferns and agents in St. Louis, outlining impacts on shipments of oats, corn, and poultry pest control within the territory.
Secretary G. P. Cross of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce received two letters from Elmira school pupils asking for a sample bale of cotton and a piece of sugar cane for use in their classroom study of the south and its products. Cross explains he cannot send a full bale due to cost but hopes to provide suitable samples to help their literature on Louisiana's development readers.
The article notes Wilson drafting a letter to Congress regarding a transmission of messages on the American situation. It mentions presidential actions at the White House and Senate debates on reforms and proposed concessions. The text references fees, permits, and potential government moves tied to ongoing negotiations.
Monroe firefighters respond to Box 36 at 9 37 last night from OQuachiga avenue and Second street after a man nicknamed the meanest in Monroe set off a false alarm. Nos 1 and 2 crews rushed out then returned noting no fire. Firefighters call it a scurvy trick by a prankster seeking amusement.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places in garbled form. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable from the readable segments.
A Monroe man A Gealivilew launches a Christmas Cheer fund with £2 to start the club and the Monroe News-Star pledges $10 with Miss Lillian Meyer giving $35. The drive, run by the News-Star and local unions, asks readers to nominate eligible children with full details for Christmas gifts to be delivered on Christmas Eve.
The Central Savings Bank & Trust Co. of Monroe becomes a Federal Reserve member, gaining government supervision in all departments. The bank announces a 10 percent salary bonus for all employees, while De H C Cole and Stephen Lennon join the board. The institution, chartered in 1905, is a longtime Northeastern Louisiana leader with assets exceeding two and a half million dollars.
The First Baptist Church of Monroe raised 48 296.50 at Sunday services and is confidently expected to raise 85 0600 more within pew pays. The district drive quota was 75 000, and the church exceeded it by about 6.27 40, with indications the drive will continue upward for several days as more members contribute.
Officials announce temporary service cuts on the GN local line to accommodate Christmas shopping traffic. Trains to Monroe and Shreveport will be reduced after holidays, with services returning within a week or two. Business leaders expect improved efficiency despite short term disruption.
Washington December 8 census bureau reports cotton ginned before December 1 totaled 8,712 bales. Louisiana recorded 260,776 bales and Mississippi 0.0? additional state figures incomplete.
Local tax collection drive announced by sheriff office. November targets state, partner and other jurisdictions to gather outstanding assessments. Inquiries directed to sheriff’s office for details and deadlines.
Paris dispatch reports Allied negotiators trimmed terms in the protocol to avert wider German objections. The indemnity for destroying the German fleet at Scapa Flow is now to be referred to the Hague tribunal for whether the imposed delivery would cripple Germany. Other objectionable provisions were removed and German signatories were expected to approve promptly.
Fragmentary item notes Gabriels d Annunasio denying plans for a petition against Spalato. The source preserves a pledge or word of honor but lacks clear dates or full context. The readable words point to a regional dispute or political maneuver without a dated outcome.
A garbled report notes possible settlement signals under law involving allied and central powers. The fragment mentions Bonar Law and doubt about communications prior to ratification and potential immediate actions.
The district census effort is understaffed with many wards lacking enumerators. Officials report only a fraction of needed workers. several wards have zero enumerators while others have some, highlighting a citywide shortfall in the crucial census work.
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