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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1919
Page
6
Weather and flood distress sweep the Mississippi valley with record lows and heavy rain. Rail disruption worsens as Merree and Meridian report delays while residents endure coal shortages from a bituminous strike.
Supreme Court may act Monday on war time prohibition and Volstead acts. Judge George W. Jack postponed a ruling on injunctions that would let Monroe liquor dealers resume sales if the high court sustains Judge Foster. Outcome hinges on the Supreme Court decision, with wet leaders hoping for relief and saloons remaining closed pending further orders.
A United States grand jury organized in Monroe by Judge George B. Jack began a special session to investigate an alleged federal offense arising in Monroe. Attending officials include Deputy Marshals Kirkpatrick and Gerene, Clerk McClure, ADA Jackson, and clerk Hanford. foreman B. C. Rolfe. The jurors list many named residents from St Joseph to Lake Providence, and the panel adjourned to deliberate with a likelihood of completing the inquiry today or possibly continuing for two days.
At yesterday's regular meeting, mayor and city commissioners authorized buying Ouachita Cotton Mills property for 320,000 to build a new south side school, joining north side and Breard street facilities with costs up to 150,000 on the plans. The board of education also accepted a two square mile donation to accompany the property. An exchange plan would close Thomas Street and swap ground with local landowners.
Ouachita parish police jury approved a $100 appropriation to support the anti tuberculosis campaign led by the Ouachita branch of the Anti Tuberculosis Association. Representatives urged action as six jurors formed a quorum and all members voted unanimously for the parish wide effort.
Monroe businessmen at a Chamber of Commerce meeting heard a report on buying the Arkansas & Louisiana Midland Railroad for about 647,700 with plans to raise funds locally. The effort envisions two carbon companies contributing 100,000 each, totaling 200,000, and broad canvassing to include Hamburg, Bastrop, and other towns to share the investment burden for Ouachita parish’s gas field route.
Torrential rains flood Atlanta and surrounding areas causing widespread misery as waters rise and streets flood. A bridge over Utoy creek collapsed, drowning a soldier and two girls. West Point on the Chattahoochee remains submerged with water three to five feet in the business district.
The weather bureau continued storm warnings along the gulf coast from Cedar Keys Florida to Bay St Louis Mississippi. Strong northerly winds with probable gale force are expected this afternoon or tonight over the Gulf of Mexico.
Washington December 16 The final effort to halt the deportation of Emme Goldman and Alexander Borkman was made as counsel sought the Supreme Court permission to appeal a New York federal court habeas corpus ruling. Telegraph and phone offices were flooded and abandoned. A power dam on the Tellahassee Tellapoosa river watershed failed last night.
Washington December 10 Governor Sporcese of Pennsylvania opened the Republican national committee meeting with a critique of the administration Mexican policy and optimism that voters will back Republican plans. Mrs Medill McCormick urged women's backing as a tool for national aims and liberty. Nebraska's Governor McKenvie closed with emphasis on Americanism and a critique of Democratic policy and foreign policy slogans.
Captain Ross Smith, Australian aviator, arrived in Port Darwin from England winning the 10,000 pound prize for the first aviator to make the voyage. The journey marks a historic aviation feat with Smith credited for the successful crossing.
A public notice directs consumers regarding issues with power company charges and service conditions. It emphasizes accountability and requests attention to the outlined terms and forthcoming actions by the utility.
Indianapolis Dec. 10 The United Mine Workers general committees reconvened for further consideration of President Wilson's proposal to end the strike. It was generally expected that the proposal offering a 44 percent wage increase and the creation of a three man commission would be accepted.
Washington reports expected information on the transfer of American Consular Agent William Q. Jenkins from Puebla to the federal supreme court. Officials await President Carranza’s reply to U S claims that only the supreme court has jurisdiction over foreign consular representatives in Mexico. Drilling in Tampico district halted single for oil supply. Oil men cite transport and other handicaps affecting shipments. Shipping officials warn effect on the American merchant fleet as the board's fuel oil ships and reserves decline.
Washington reports the Mexican Supreme Court has assumed jurisdiction over American consular agent W. O. Jenkins. The U S State Department was advised by the American embassy in Mexico City that transfer of the case from Puebla is pending, with no further details available.
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