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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1923

Page

3

Disastrous Effects of Selfishness in Society Discussed

Rev. Edward F. Hayward addressed Monroe Rotarians at Grace Church on selfishness in society. He used St Paul’s voyage to Rome to warn that self serving aims threaten community. Rotary's creed of service above self is urged as antidote. A large crowd heard the sermon and enjoyed a musical program.

Grace Church Edward F. Hayward Monroe Grace Episcopal Church Paul Mr. Halward St. Paul Himsef Rotary International Rotary Water Head John Parr Bert Williams Henry Whitfield

Orphan boys escape Monticello fire

Monticello Arkansas December 17 a fire destroyed the Monticello Orphan Home a Baptist institution. Thirty two boys fled down stairways while volunteers raised alarm. Damage estimated at twenty five thousand dollars.

Arkansas Monticello Ark

Sample Dress Shop Half-Price Ladies Coats Sale

A New York dress shop offers all ladies coats at half price. The sale at 113 South Grand Street runs through the week, with remaining stock marked down and shoppers urged to visit early for best selection.

New York Sample Dress Shop South Grand St

Prohibition Agents Ready for New Raid Offshore Fleet

Several discharged prohibition agents are aboard the offshore liquor fleet. They are said to have blocked deals by undercover men in the prohibition department. Revenue officials reported the liquor flow along the Long Island coast checked with no boat landings for three days.

Associated Press New York Prohibition Department Revenue Long Island

Visitors flood Luxor for Tutankhamun tomb festivities

Associated Press dispatch from Luxor reports a Christmas visitor surge to the tomb of Tutankhamun with festivities planned including a tennis tournament. An alabaster vase from the Pharaoh's tomb was unearthed yesterday bearing finely carved figures.

Sociated Press LUXOR Eet Dee Dee Tutenkhamun Pharoah

Police hunt burglars after city safes rifled in Shreveport

Shreveport police search for one or more burglars who rifled safes at Booth Furniture and Carpet Company and Regent Company on main street. About $650 stolen from Booth, and Regent’s loss includes $800 in cash and $1400 in checks.

Presa Shreveport Booth Furniture and Carpet Company Regent Company Regent's

Peters Furniture Co Demonstrates the New Edison

Visit Peters Furniture Co and ask for a demonstration of the new Edison. You’ll enjoy it. 17-6t.

Peters Furniture Co Edison

Farm-Labor Union Holds National Convention in Texarkana

The national convention of the Farm Labor Union of America opened in Texarkana Arkansas for a four day session. Officials described the gathering as focusing mainly on general discussion of agricultural problems and the formalities of the opening.

Farm-Labor Union Associated Press Texarkana Ark Farnmabor Union of America

Assistant Cashier Misappropriates Funds in New Orleans

A. T. McGuire, assistant cashier at the Marine bank, is charged with misappropriating 7693.99 dollars. President L. M. Pool says the bank is insured and no loss will occur. McGuire has not yet been arrested.

Associated Press New Orleans A. T. McGuire The Marine Bank L. M. Pool

Automo Soon Fatal Crash Claims Arkansas Teen

Memphis report Dec 17 says 17 year old A B Cartner of Parkin Ark died in a hospital after his car collided two miles south of Crawfordsville Ark, rolled over an embankment, and pinned him underneath. He worked for Missouri Pacific railroad.

Memphis Tenn A.B. Cartner Parkin Ark Crawfordsville Curtner Missouri Pacific Railroad

Adlerika promises quick relief for stomach gas and bowel cleansing

An advertisement claims Constant gas causes inflammation including the appendix and that Adlerika mixed with simple glycerine buckthorn bark relieves gas in ten minutes. It touts action on both upper and lower bowel and promotes prevention of appendicitis and remedy for obstinate constipation.

Collen’s

Gulfport marshal arrested amid liquor hijacking case

In Gulfport Mississippi Lewis Sprinkle town marshal of Pass Christian is jailed without bond awaiting the Faye injury outcome. Faye 33 of Pass Christian is hospitalized after a shooting following an arrest attempt by Sprinkle and Cruthirds. The arrest stems from an April hijacking of liquor from a vessel at Henderson's Point.

Gulfport Miss Lewis Faye Pass Christian Levi Sprinkle Faye Sprinkle Henderson’s Point Marvin Cruthirds Cruthirds

Before buying hear the new Edison at Peters Furniture

Before buying, hear the new Edison at Peters Furniture Co. 176t. Discover showcase models and discuss features with sales staff. Limited stock available at this downtown showroom.

Edison At Peters Furniture Co

Bribery Warrant Issued in Mobile Against Officials

Warrants charging an attempt to bribe were issued in Mobile against U. S. District Attorney Aubrey Boyles and federal officer Harry G. French. Warrant details tie to the Mobile county sheriff chief deputy and follow a federal grand jury that returned 117 true bills. One joint warrant targets Boyles and French for allegedly attempting to bribe R. E. Hunt of the state law enforcement department. The second charges Boyles alone with trying to bribe W. H. Holcombe Jr. a former sheriff and current deputy sheriff and Alabama legislator.

Mobile Ala U. S Aubrey Boyles Harry G. French Charles Smith Mobile County Boyles French R. E. Hunt State Law Enforcement Department W. H. Holcombe, Jr Alabama

Columbus Fire Loss Estimated At 200000

Fire of undetermined origin threatened Columbus Georgia’s retail heart and gutted the Humes building. The Humes Music Company, occupying basement and three floors, was the greatest loser as damage reached about 200000 before containment this morning.

Associated Press Columbus, Ga Columbus Humes Music Company Humes

Earthquakes Hit Tulcan Ecuador Destroy Towns in Colombia Area

Tremors in northern Ecuador caused major damage including collapse of the principal church and artillery barracks in Tulcan. Reports say 27 people died in Tulcan with many homes damaged as residents fled in panic. Colombia frontier dispatches note vast region affected and numerous small towns destroyed.

Guayaquil Ecuador Colombia Tulcan

Koretz Told Friends He Was Going to Leave

Chicago financier Leo Koretz urged friends in New York to expect a long trip as he prepared to disappear on December 5. Investigators link his exit to alleged swindling schemes including Bayano River Trust of Panama and the separation of associates from millions. Friends say he told them he would be seen no more and planned to go to Georgia.

Associated Press CHI Leo Koretz Chicago New York City Koretz Bayano River Trust Company Panama New York Georgia

Krex Co Department Store Big Pre-Christmas Sale

Krex Co department store announces a big pre Christmas sale running all week with extended night hours and promotions. The notice invites shoppers to visit the store during evening hours to take advantage of discounts.

Bond Krex Co. Department Store

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Edward Hayward Prohibition Egypt Officer Sprinkle E. M. Campbell Crystal Theatre West Monroe Alice Calhoun Ruth Roland William S. Hart Tou Everett True MR True California Ramblers al Jolson Columbia Records Columbia Wen Vane SS. ReCords Columbia Phonograph Company Pollack CO DeSiard Street Paramount Mary J. Holmes All Vaudeville the Saenger Atkins Pathe Review Gladys Walton Winner Take All” News Weekly Mary Pickford Holbrook Blinn Rosita OUR Gang Farina Benny Alexandrie Joe Butterworth Lyceum Jackie Coogan Fannie Ward S. J. Rivoire & Son DeSiard St Saenger Theatre Wagenhall Kemper BY Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood Fun and Thrills
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