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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1925

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France Near Change of Wide Nature Urged Dictatorship Debate

Paris papers urge drastic shifts in governance as francs fall and public anxiety rises. Debates range from dictatorship by public safety to secret parliamentary sessions on financial decrees. Finance minister Leucheur faces a committee vote and possible resignation as cabinet weighs next steps.

Paris A. P France Regme Committee of Public Safety Paris Midi Loucheur National Union Finance Committee Chamber of Deputies Leucheur M. Loucheur

Traffic toll in Dixie with 88 dead and 266 injured

A Southern states traffic survey shows 88 deaths and 266 injuries last week across 11 states with Kentucky data missing. North Carolina and Florida tied for most deaths at seven. Georgia led injuries with 50, North Carolina 43, Virginia two, Mississippi 26, Alabama 13, South Carolina five, Arkansas two, Louisiana two, Tennessee eight.

Atlanta A. P Dixie Associated Press Today Kentucky North Carolina Florida Virginia South Carolina Louisiana Arkansas Georgia Asheville N. C

Rumor Russia May Gain U S Recognition Soon

A Washington dispatch to the New York World reports growing indications that the United States may move toward recognizing Russia. It cites a Bankers Club dinner hosted by Reeve Schley of Chase National Bank with American and Russian businessmen, and hints from Senator Borah on the policy steps required for recognition.

New York A. P Washington New York World Today Russia United States Reeve Schley Chase National Bank Bankers Club Moscow the World Senator Borah Foreign Relations Committee Charles E. Mughes

Good Fellows Appeal Seeks Christmas Help in Monroe

The Good Fellows drive in Monroe asks residents to donate to bring Christmas cheer to needy families. With $468 collected so far, the effort aims to prevent empty stockings and support children’s faith, urging both large and small contributions via The News-Star office.

Good Fellows Movement Monroe Good Fellows Santa Claus News-Star Good Fellows Organization Send Bugs Cale Edward & Anthony Gibbon Eleanor Atkins F. C. Mangham

Arkansas Petroleum Rates Step Up Denied by Commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that rates from Smackover El Dorado Arkansas to New Orleans cannot be increased today and new schedules must be filed. Railroads may cut rates to Texas ports if desired, after investigation ends.

Washington A. P Smackover-El Dorado Arkansas New Orleans Southwestern Texas Interstate Commission

Arkansas sheriffs seek clues in three county road murders

Three Arkansas sheriffs investigate a spree of killings near Buffalo and Dorado. Ira M. Hudson, wealthy financier, was shot and robbed on a highway, while Mrs Boyd and her granddaughter were beaten to death nearby. Charles Moore, a fur buyer, was found shot with two mules dead beside him. Robbery motive cited in Hudson case. investigators pursue possible maniac theory in the Buffalo murders.

Little Rock Ark A. P Arkaneas Inlorado Ira M. Hudson Buffalo Arkansas Boyd Charles Moore Moore Baxter County Mountain Home Marion County Hudson Fl Dorado Lawson

LSU Students Back Kizer Stand At Princeton World Court Meet

Louisiana State University student body backed senior LS U representative Roland C Kizer for withdrawing from the new world court federation after a Howard University Black student was elected to the south on the executive board. The move sparked debate about race and regional representation at Princeton and in national campus circles.

Kizer George W. Cameron LS. U South Cameron New Born Student Federation Mabel Halloway D. C Howard University of Washington Camerin Sothern Kize Thomas D. Boyd Roland C. Kizer Monticello Ark Tau Kappa Alpha Lambda Chi Alpha Princeton N. J Dee A. P United States Princeton University Washington Senator Borah League of Nations Mabel Holloway Howard University M. G. Kiser Louisiana State University Louis Fox Marguereta Fleming Ohio State University

Negro teacher killed in Tioga car crash near Alexandria

Beula Harrison a 25 year old colored woman teacher of Grant parish was killed in an automobile accident near Tioga yesterday afternoon. Another colored person was injured.

Alexandria A. P Beula Harrison Grant Parish Tioga

Isaac Carpenter Dies in Omaha at 69

Isaac Carpenter, 69, a founder and president of Carpenter Paper, died in Omaha after helping establish the company in 1887. The firm, started by Carpenter and his brothers, now operates branches in Kansas City and Oklahoma City.

Isaac Carpenter Omaha Nebr Carpenter Paper Company Kansas City Oklahoma City

A PROBLEM PRESENTS ITSELF IN LONDON CONSULTATION

IR Hargrave Wendever, a once prominent financier and baronet, visits a Harley Street physician after a hunting accident. The scene shifts as he exits the consultation, feeling detached and transplanted to a foreign life, despite his apparent health and calm behavior.

IR Hargrave Wendever Harley Street Punch Sir James Horridge Hargrave Wendever Dudley Hargrave Wendever

Cotton consumption and stocks rise in 1925 cotton data

The census bureau reports November 1925 cotton consumption at 882,186 bales with October at 366,009 and November last year at 847,823. On hand totals show public storage and compresses at 5,206,283 bales and consuming establishments at 1,456,532 bales, with spindles active at 17,107,692.

Washington A. P Census Bureau Today

Death curve claims Miss Rosa Roux in New Basin crash

Miss Rosa Roux 18 of Baton Rouge, a second year student at Touro nurses training school, died when a sedan plunged from New Basin shell road near Death curve Sunday night. Her companion Wm Gladden 27 escaped after being trapped. police found Gladden not culpable. Car owned by Carl Nordyke. Life saver Addy Pons helped recover the body.

New Orleans A. P New Basin Shell Road Rosa Roux Baton Rouge Touro Nurses Training School Wm. Gladden Gladden Miss Roux Carl Nordyke Monteleone Hut Mies Roux Pattolm John Fleming Robert 8. Eddy L. Metice Addy Pons Pons

Gunmen Exact Heavy Toll in Chicago Area

A violent spree in and around Chicago left four dead, including Officer Ed Pflaume, and injured a second officer. The Week-end killings touched Batavia, River Forest, and the South Side, with suspects James Johnstone and William White identified. a bank robbery link and bootlegger feuds cited.

Chicago A. P.i Batavia Henry Jeske Eva Ralph Jeske Jeskes James Johnstone State Bank of Frank Ralph Hawkinson

Clean Speech Week Initiated by Monroe Hi Y Club

The Monroe Hi-Y Club at Monroe High School announced Clean Speech Week for December 14 to 18 to promote profanity free discourse in town and school. John Humble spoke to students about the value of clean speech. An essay contest with boy and girl prizes funded by local merchants will be judged by three faculty members and two top essays to be printed in the Saturday Monroe News-Star.

Monroe High School John Humble Hi-Y Club Kate E. Perkins Lydia St. Clair Benton Reid Monroe Monroe News-Star

City Truck Used in Moonshine Import Bust

A Monroe city truck, used by two city employees R W Steele and Julius Baker to transport six gallons of moonshine, was seized after sheriff deputies stopped the vehicle on the Winnsboro road. The men were arrested and bond set at 500. The cargo was confiscated and warrants issued. Julius Baker claimed he acted under orders from unidentified employers.

Monroe Winnsboro Sheriff's Department R. W. Steele Julius Baker Winnsboro Road Coverdale Roper Mitchell Young's Bayou LaFourche News- Star Julius East End Miter Russell

Believe Maniac Bombed Hospital in Montana

The dynamiting of the Sisters of Mercy hospital in Kallishell Montana late Saturday night is under investigation. No one was injured but the blast damaged the front windows and dining room. authorities suspect an insane person planted the bomb.

Kallishell Mont A. P Sisters of Mercy Hospital

Refusal to Seat Nye as North Dakota Senator

The Senate Elections Committee adopted an unfavorable report on seating Gerald P Nye as North Dakota senator. Only two committee members supported Nye, appointed by the governor to fill the vacancy after Senator Ladd's death. A subcommittee prepared the report, finding the governor lacked legal authority to appoint the vacancy.

Washington A. P Gerald P. Nye North Dakota Senate Elections Committee Nye Gorlie Ladd Ernst Goff West Virginia George Georgia Senate

Boyd Trial Set For Thursday With Strong Defense

Ernest Boyd's murder trial for the death of Ry Coverdale brother of Sheriff Milton Coverdale has been postponed to Thursday. Boyd has offered no comments since arrest and plans a defense with his attorney. The case may reveal family tensions including Boyd's wife, Roy Coverdale's sister.

Ernest Boyd Ry Coverdale Milton Coverdale Boyd Roy Coverdale

Darrow Says Negroes Are Too Pious, Urges Self Help

Clarence Darrow told Harlem audiences that blacks are too dependent on divine aid and should work to improve their social and economic position. He urged self support and said positive action by individuals is a benefit to the race.

New York Clarence Darrow Harlem David Lord Chicago

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Safety Board U. S LA. U National World Court Congress Negress N. J. Meet Monte Carlo By E. Phillips Oppenheim Patent Office Bureau Orleans Canal Windy City HI Y Club East Secretary of Interior Pacific Coast Pacific Interior Department Congress T.e Cae Bernstein Believe Maniac Montana
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