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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
3
A published list recalls events on this date across years. Highlights include Jonathan Meigs becoming Ohio governor in 1810, David Davis named Supreme Court justice in 1862, Detroit rumor fears in 1864, and papal invitation to bishops in 1866.
In Monroe a final event described as the most unusual vale features Lynch offering extra inducements for Saturday. The notice mentions selling hats and references several names as potential customers or participants. Mrs. Johnnie Smith is listed among those named.
A local silent sale wraps up this Saturday aiming to raise about $3000. Organizers invite community members to join the crowd and support the fundraiser before the final hour.
Floyd Abrams, jailed here for the Sept. 23 murder of Sidney Manheim, has hired Patterson and Brandon to press a preliminary hearing. Local opinion fears renewed mob violence if the hearing proceeds, recalling Gilman Holmes’s fate. The January grand jury will review the charge, amid a long drought’s end.
Prospective beneficiaries of the Goodfellows Fund are asked to send names and full addresses soon. Parents unable to provide Christmas joy for their children should supply children details including ages sex sizes of shoes and hats. The fund total shown includes prior acknowledgments and listed donors with amounts totaling 392.50.
Chicago stockyards erupted as strike sympathizers, workers, and police clashed after a wage cut dispute. Seven shot, scores injured including one woman. three shot were workers. Police and reserve squads dispersed crowds. saloons near the yards ordered closed. Union and packer spokesmen reported mixed plant activity with varying walkouts and reinforcements. Washington probes investigated executions of soldiers in France and military court martial."
Local note reports Lynch's silent sale drawing comment from clerks who wish for a clearer finish. August 1 item reflects quiet handling of merchandise and staff morale.
The Knights of Columbus donate 25 dollars to the Goodfellows Fund and the American Legion also contributes to the drive.
Lively activity across cotton futures with December 8 1921 quotes showing spots around 17 to 18 cents and steady closes for January March and May contracts. L L Smith reports demand improving for cotton goods with higher bookings for ginghams and print cloths and notes substantial weekly print cloth sales in Fall River and New York margins for the season.
The cotton market may see much higher prices as demand improves. Limited ginning remaining this season and strong consumption suggest future price strength despite current weak spot demand.
Dublin reports the Dail cabinet meets to consider the Anglo Irish treaty creating an Irish free state. De Valera’s silence fuels talk of cabinet splits, with some resignations predicted as an agreement in principle is expected. Washington senators praise the settlement, viewing it as a step toward peace and stronger Britain-US ties.
A three way student debate tomorrow evening features Williams Wesleyan and Amherst teams. The discussion centers on The Limitation of Armaments with each school presenting arguments and counterpoints in a bid for top honors.
The musical extravaganza Chu Chin Chow comes to Saenger Theatre December 12 and 13 after long runs in London and New York. A complete original production by F. Ray Comstock and Morris Gest features 300 performers, fourteen scenes, eighteen songs, and ornate costumes and color schemes.
The Saenger presents Ethel Clayton in Beyond a Paramount feature from Henry Arthur Jones with Julia Crawford Ivers and director William D Taylor. Scenes shot on the French Riviera and in London with Bernard Hopkins design. Also showings include Frogs and the King and the final episode of The Tiger Band with Tara Tarzon next serial in two weeks.
Paramount British made feature film The Mystery Road stars David Powell and showcases Southern France. The Saenger theater advertises the picture as a road study with scenic locations and dramatic moments.
Representatives from the principal universities and colleges of the South gather in Birmingham Alabama for the annual meeting of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The meeting opens tomorrow and will continue through Saturday.
One year ago today the United States declined to send representatives to a disarmament conference while Canada told the League of Nations Assembly that Europe must not rule the League.
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