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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
5
The report notes that to meet lodge ideas halfway, some reservations of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee are accepted. A new angle on the treaty result emerges from the conference, signaling shifting positions and possible compromises.
Associated Press reports Premier Llosa and French Premier discuss Versailles peace as America may join a Paris conference. Allies seek broader agreement on a global framework while a Grace Episcopal church revival in Moaangeey prompts community planning and interfaith outreach.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad will restore passenger trains to normal on Monday December 15 at 12:01 am. Monroe businessmen gain holiday shopping prospects as service resumes after miners strike ended. Four trains between Monroe Alexandria Little Rock and Vidalia were cut December 8 during the coal miner strike.
A blaze at Ouachita Sweet Potato Curing company in West Monroe destroyed the curing plant and storage house. Seventeen thousand bushels of potatoes were lost, with a damage estimate around 30000 dollars. Fire originated from a gas stove. B M Jackson reports plans to rebuild on the site.
Readable fragments describe a local notice about a public action. The text includes stray letters and incomplete phrases but references likely involve a permitted process and a governing authority. No clear names, dates, or locations are recoverable from the damaged snippet.
The article reports delayed progress on reservations to the peace treaty and measures regarding Fiume. It notes President Wilson’s approach and potential final terms tied to foreign relations, with Italian Premier Nitti stating Italy’s internal affairs stance and opposition to external intervention.
New Orleans dispatch reports Germany’s answer to the entente notes on the peace treaty offers no immediate acceptance. Berlin’s response remains cautious, stressing reservations while signaling readiness to sign if terms are met.
Readable fragments indicate a notice about notable holidays in the Jewish calendar and possibly related scheduling or observance points. The text hints at a calendar overview or event list impacting religious observances.
In Union Parish, gas drilling activity continues as crews depart for the holiday season. The Tulsa Production Company reports a deep well near Dubach encountered heavy water and gas pressure, halting progress for now with plans to resume drilling deeper. Local developments hint at possible future gas production, while workers prepare for continued operation after the pause.
Inscription on Monroe post office boards urges residents to mail Christmas packages early due to potential mail congestion from the discontinuance of passenger trains. Postmaster Bryant notes trains may run next week, but mail flow could still be disrupted.
Washington report notes George L. Fox of New York resumes attack as the House Committee on Foreigners reviews the Irish question and related policy developments.
Fire department members say many motorists in the city fail to yield to engines rushing to fires. drivers often block access, delaying response times as crews race to emergencies.
Monroe launches plan to form the Southern Sweet Potato Company with 104000 capital to operate a canning curing and produce business in Ouachita Parish. The proposed firm lists Harvey Trousdale as president and handles canning curing storage and sales of sweet potatoes and related crops.
Monroe residents anticipate the upcoming government census beginning January 2. Officials estimate Monroe and West Monroe together may reach about 20 000 to 7Leed fs people under count, with the parish total rising from yh830 ten years ago to near equal with the city. Postmaster Bryant predicts Monroe will nearly double in population as census figures reflect the area growth.
The Census Bureau reports U S cotton consumed in November totaled 490,898 bales of lint and 5,152 bales of linters, compared with 455,611 bales in November of the prior year.
Despite bad weather and lingering gloom Floria contributes to the Good Fellows Fund to ensure a happy Christmas for children affected by the high cost of living. New contributions are listed from Lillie Gordon Mrs I Merideth Casx and C Breoes Be.
A new cold spell spreads across the southwest within 24 hours. Weather bureau warnings issued for interior and golf states including Tennessee and Kentucky. Record low December temperatures reported from the Mississippi Valley to the Pacific coast.
Fragmentary note describes a coal situation and measures becoming acute. Names and place details are garbled but refer to Owen and Sarbyr diary tasks and a railway or operation context.
In Columbia Ohio only a few men have returned to work in the soft coal mines but union officials predict that all Ohio mines will be running full blast by Monday.
A raid Tuesday on Musquiz by Villistas left two Americans and an Englishman in captivity. Am ericans named are WR Ransom of Eagle Pass Lumber Co and Fred G Hugo of the J M Dobies ranch. Authorities continue to seek details and a ransom arrangement.
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