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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
5
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Railroad reorganization committee launches a campaign to complete financing of the Arkansas & Louisiana Midland railroad sale to a receiver if creditors fail. Business leaders set a Monday target to raise $406,600 in bonds and stock, with a public canvass to Cromsett and a rush to secure funds to preserve the line.
State board of health inspectors, led by S W Romney and J M McConnell, visit Monroe to scrutinize bakery sanitation and facilities. Public institutions including dairies hotels restaurants and cafes will follow in a rigorous health review to safeguard residents.
The Stubbs farming operations employ over 1,000 people across seventeen plantations covering more than 12,000 acres in Quadi tta Bienland Madison and nearby parishes. Rents totaling $110,000 were paid from profits, with cotton yields dropping to 600 bales this year from 1,500 last year due to crop losses. The complex includes modern machinery, a cattle herd, horses, hogs, and thousands of bushels of wood crops.
Berlin reports Germany's reply to the peace conference note aims to temporize on indemnity for the Scapa Flow sunk ships and warns Entente on extradition of officers. Lloyd George and Clemenceau resume talks on war problems in London with Curzon Hankey and the French ambassador present as international finance is discussed.
London dispatch says Bolsheviki attacks continue along the Esthonian front south of the Gulf of Finland and east of Marva. An official Esthonian statement notes bitter fighting in other sectors but all attacks have been repulsed by the Esthonians.
The Carry-on Club aims to raise funds to build a New Orleans soldiers home for 100 disabled veterans, with New Orleans funds set at 25 000 and other Louisiana cities asked to contribute 25 000. State organizers discuss coordinating vocational trainee housing to prevent delays in rehabilitation.
Ouachita Chapter of the Red Cross asks Monroe residents to donate knitted underwear and winter clothing including shoes for children aged 4 to 16. Secretary Hannah Eaton states urgent need to send all items to Red Cross headquarters at the municipal building today to aid destitute families. Men's shirts are specifically requested among the winter apparel.
Central Pennsylvania coal mine operators accept the government plan but say it is not a settlement. They call it a postponement of a showdown and warn it yields control to the United Mine Workers of America. The statement follows President Wilson's wealth declaration and hints at friction with Eastern coal trust leaders.
Reports from many coal fields indicate a general increase in bituminous coal output. In Illinois a few workers rebel against Wilson's proposal while Montana Washington and Wyoming miners seek a clearer understanding. By week end southern mines are nearly normal and Kentucky Tennessee and Alabama are expected back in operation.
Washington reports Dr Guarteldaus, fuel administrator, tendered his resignation last night and sent to President Watson. White House officers expect acceptance. Hines will oversee fuel administration as Director General of Railroads, but it is not certain he will be named to fill Garteld’s post.
London reports a Moscow official dispatch stating Kharkov in southern Russia, a former base for General Den ikine, has been captured. The wireless message arrived today.
Eagle Pass Tex Dec 12 Fighting between Mexican federal troops and Villistas is reported at Muzquiz area with 1000 Villistas claimed by Coahuila and denied by Carranza sources. Villistas reportedly hold Muzquiz while rumors say they approach Piedras Negras and are within forty miles of the town. Rebels are said to have blown up two troop trains.
Mexican official rejects claim of a fall and asserts no mishap occurred. Eyewitness accounts and investigators review the incident while authorities pledge further inquiries and public reassurance.
United States grand jury under Judge George W. Jack in Shreveport adjourned without returning a true bill after a two day investigation. Foreman B C Rolfe reported no bill. jury discharged and a second grand jury to begin December 23 was organized.
The Knights of Pythias discuss raising initiation and annual dues and consider selling Castle Hall property to fund stock purchase in the Ouachita Hotel company. A review of the Castle Ball property and the organization’s recent meeting notes a generally positive turnout and interest in future ventures.
At a Red Cross meeting at its Ouachita parish headquarters a nursing committee was formed to work with public health nurse Miss Josephine McNally. The committee includes C. R. Faulk Al V. Miller Rev. E. K. Means J. OH Trousdale Mrs Jonas Selig Mrs A Horuff Mrs Abe Arent Mrs Ike Kuhn Mrs E B Eby Dr George Wright and Miss Hannah S Haton Red Cross secretary.
Members of Monroe Lodge No. 454 B P O Elks held a large initiation ceremony at the Elks hall, admitting 29 candidates from Monroe and surrounding towns. The event featured a barbecue, ample refreshments, and ritualistic services enhanced by violin music from Jim Hudnall.
Monroe Lodge No. 464 Elks discuss a new palatial home on Grand Street to cost around 50 thousand dollars. The plan includes a gymnasium pool and banquet rooms with an architecture firm to draft designs as members rally funds.
Paris reports a court suit filed by Georges Carpentier against Jack Dempsey seeking a world heavyweight championship bout. The case marks a pivotal move in the 1920s boxing rivalry with potential title implications and legal maneuvering in Paris.
An Associated Press dispatch from London reports an oral statement stating that volunteers of General King’s army, eighty miles east of the front, have been driven out. The briefing notes the retreat amid ongoing hostilities and situates the action within the broader campaign.
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