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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1920
Page
1
Roma dispatch reports Captain Gabriele d Annunzio wounded while leading legionaries against Italian regulars. Italy fears Yugoslav occupation as government moves against the poet warrior forces. In Triest the news is confirmed with no details.
Premier Giolitti, speaking at a Rome press conference, said there is reason to believe Italian government forces have occupied Fiume, according to a Central News dispatch.
Reports from Paris and Rome say Captain Gabriele d Annunzio was wounded by shell fragment near his headquarters in Fiume as Italian regulars and forceful flank attack siege the city. Italian troops report strong positions on the outskirts. heavy fighting inflates casualties and d Annunzio vows defiance while planning to flee.
New York police say Monk Eastman former gangster and war hero was shot to death last Sunday in a running street fight that started in an all night cafe. Investigators allege his former associates betrayed him as they cornered him in the cafe and he was fired upon with five bullets.
London papers on December 28 urged the United States Britain and Japan to curb naval outlays through a mutual agreement. They express anxiety over the new American naval program and call for coordinated reductions to ease tensions.
Victor E. Maulden sold a tract to Arthur Wilson in 2048N 3E for 2000 dollars cash. John F. Rogers and partners sold 67 acres to L P Peterson in 1917N 3E near Winnfield road for 2500 dollars with 1750 paid cash. W G Sanders released oil and gas rights on numerous acres in 16th township 2E to Grayling Lumber Co, mineral leases dating from June 1918.
Representatives of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People prepare to appear before the House census committee. They urge reduced representation for southern states citing alleged black disfranchisement and voting restrictions.
Saenger Amusement Company executives from New Orleans including J. H. Saenger president and W. H. Guerringer assistant arrive in Monroe to inspect the new theatre being erected. Manager Jack Manning says the Seanger project will be built and opened sometime in March as the company reflects on a record year.
More than 200 masons from Monroe and nearby areas attended a joint installation at the Masonic temple. Incoming and retiring masters delivered addresses as Graham Surghnor lodge 383 and Western Star lodge 24 installed their officers for the ensuing year followed by a banquet.
Marion December 28 Harding continues domestic policy talks with Senator McCumber and former officials Oscar Strauss and former Commerce and Labor Secretary. McCumber expected to brief on the emergency tariff measure.
Fred Lewis alias Bill Henry was jailed after an inquiry may charge him with forging Albert Britton’s signature on two checks for 15 and 40 dollars. Police Inspector Heap reported the suspect used the name Bill Henry and the forged checks were passed at The Toggery and Freams Jewelry Company.
Leonidas Barkdull Faulk Post 13 of the American Legion will host a Dutch luncheon for all ex service men at the Elk's Club Friday at 8 o'clock. All ex service men are urged to attend whether Legion members or not as guests of the local post.
Worshipful master H G Prophit senior warden Frank Masling junior warden Dr J Stewart senior deacon Lloyd Surghner junior deacon David I Garrett master of ceremonies M G Spaugh tyler Fred Speakman stewards Lee Hawkins E W Carroll treasurer Sig Haas secretary J D Oakley
James Adams, nine, was badly burned at his mother Mary Adams home on Adams Street when his gown caught fire from a gas stove early this morning. The incident follows the death of Little Amanda Belt, nine, at St Frances sanitarium from dress fire while near a sparkler.
G. H. Willingham pilot L. L. Wells stunt man and H. A. Madaris business manager arrive in Monroe to perform novel aerial stunts if a $300 purse is raised. Wells is hailed as a daring flyer and the group brings a Curtis H plane, capable of 175 mph, from Oklahoma City and Kansas City links.
In San Francisco on December 28 authorities will seek approval to arm guards with a machine gun to protect intoxicating liquor seized and stored by federal agents. The value of the liquor exceeds $2,000,000. In New York harbor, union leaders warn of a strike on January 1 if no new agreement is reached after harbor boatmen’s union and master mates and pilots association reject the 1921 working deal.
Chairman McFadden of the banking committee introduces a constitutional amendment in the House to bar the issuance of any tax exempt securities by the federal government, states, counties, or municipalities.
Washington December 28 The meal and several state rooms in the presidential yacht Mayflower burned while tied at the navy yard A board of inquiry began work to determine the origin A number of cars lost personal effects Damage amount undetermined Fire stopped before reaching the state dining room and the president quarters Eight reporters and photographers were detained for questioning but released after Secretary Daniels intervened Yard officials said they were seeking to learn how the men bypassed the marine guard at the yard entrance.
Tonight will be fair and not very cold. Wednesday stays fair with temperatures edging upward and a warmer feel through the day.
The Monroe free clinic will open in early January with Dr J B Vaughan as superintendent. He will split time between his Monroe offices and the clinic, which has equipment including a laboratory and surgical spares. The plan aims to rank among the best such institutions in the South and will offer daily outdoor clinic services from 8 a m to 6 p m.
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