11 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1923
Page
1
A Monroe audience hears Henry Fuqua decline tax promises if elected. He projects himself as a Southern gentleman with a clear voice, stressing common sense over demagoguery and warning against overpromising tax cuts. The piece also reflects on baseball contracts, corporate dividends, tariffs, and hints at national political dynamics.
Three unmasked men robbed Missouri Pacific railway night operator C E Bush in Camden Arkansas at about 9 o clock last night taking $125 in cash. One of the robbers wore a young man’s clothing and a coat, and a companion drove away in a waiting car. The report came by long distance to the Shreveport Journal.
Henry L. Fuqua outlined his gubernatorial platform at Saenger theatre in a comprehensive address to about 1,200 to 1,600 voters. He spoke on Klan questions, conservation of natural gas, labor, highways, taxes, agriculture, and Jeffersonian democracy, declaring the Klan not an issue but urging cautious handling of the matter.
Henry L. Fuqua opened his Northeast Louisiana speaking tour with a large audience at the Saenger Theatre last night. He departed at noon for Jonesboro to address another gathering tonight.
Five destroyers of the American Asiatic fleet set sail from Manila bound for Hong Kong this afternoon in response to developments near Canton. The Peary leads the detachment, joined by Pope Hillebury Preston and Sicard, and they are due to reach Hong Kong Thursday morning.
Washington dispatch reports the Republican National Committee begins work on the 1924 presidential contest dominated by President Coolidge and Senator Johnson. Campaigns are run by both camps as reapportionment of 1024 delegates sparks protests from southern Negro delegations. Debate centers on the leap law order and the shifting of Lone delegates versus gains for strong Republican states.
Reports say rebel detachment led by Coleon Celso Fendes clashed with federal forces near Boca Del Monte on the Vera Cruz border. Mexican troops under General Topete advanced toward Esperanza Puebla as trains and railway lines were targeted amid the campaign.
Reports from El Paso say Tehie capital fell to rebel forces as General Grae Bacebar moved troops from Torreon to seal the rear. General Juan Extrada commanding at Guedlajera sparked further rebellion with Marie Papyer leading Carrania forces in revolt.
OLAAHOM, CITY Okla Dec 11 preliminary hearing adjourned as Walton seeks to prove a conspiracy charge linked to alleged state funds diversion while in office. He plans to present witnesses in motion to indict and to pursue options for mandamus to address impeachment actions against the former governor.
New York December 11 a recovery of about four dollars a bale from yesterday's decline appeared today in the cotton market Traders cited moderate buying lifting prices about 80 points above yesterday's close and discounting improved estimates.
Captain Richmond P. Hobson and his brother Major J. M. Hobson, noted for the Spanish-American War and prohibition work, are missing in the mountains behind Tutuma canyon while seeking Captain Hobson’s son and a neighbor’s boy who had not returned from a hike. The boys later returned home.
The White House says American economic experts may join the reparation commission inquiry in private capacity. The move, supported by Allied powers and Germany, aims to secure broad participation while the U S government stays out of official representation. The United States seeks to protect vast credits tied to Germany and its postwar finances.
President Coolidge sent several treaties to the United States Senate including the two claims conventions with Mexico. Prime Minister Baldwin and his cabinet will meet parliament when it reconvenes and not resign, official statements said this afternoon.
The Senate confirmed Frank B. Kellogg to be ambassador to Great Britain after a legislative fight. Opposition from former labor senators Johnson and Shipstead and others failed on a roll call vote.
The Monroe Goodfellows plea for funds to assist needy children this Christmas notes a total of eighty four dollars raised so far. It laments public lack of cooperation and warns that without more contributions the toy visit from Santa Claus may be canceled. Prominent donors include J C Ammon and Mrs J C Ammon each giving five dollars and B Oakland contributing five dollars.
The Senate failed to elect a chairman for the Interstate Commerce Committee after three ballots. Cummins led with 41 votes on the third ballot but remained three short of a majority, with Smith at 39 and Lafollette at 7. An executive session followed and adjournment to continue voting tomorrow.
Duluth reports promise of an unusually successful skiing season in the North Range country as long popular sport prepares for winter.
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