28 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1923
Page
1
A brief column outlines events and alerts from News Star Light. It highlights efforts to stop tax dodging and warns where not to be wild, presenting civic and public safety notes for readers.
The piece reviews Mr. Mellon's revenue bill favoring anti dodge aims but favoring abolishing the tax itself. It notes a Philadelphia poison liquor death toll and critiques war era attitudes. It also mentions Obregon’s position, a Shreveport social list arrest, and a shipping board chair debate.
William E. Corey once led United States Steel, abandoning his post to marry musical star Mabelle Gillman. Reports say he plans permanent exile in France after his divorce and remarriage, with a farewell luncheon noted by intimates. Corey's career spanned Midvale, Bethlehem merger with Schwab, and a life split between Paris and New York.
Paris reports the Seine and most French rivers climbing as melting snow and continuous rain swell water levels. Flood risks grow across regions as forecasts warn of rising currents and navigation disruptions.
Former Oklahoma governor J. C. Walton and board officials John A. Whitehurst and Ed Speers pleaded not guilty in state district court on indictments accusing them of converting public funds. Each defendant was released on a $1,000 bond by Judge William H. Zwick.
Oklahoma City grand jury returns indictments charging former Governor J C Walton with grand larceny for diverting 5000 from the democratic state central committee to campaign expenses. Also indicted are John A Hurst E D Spears George M Cassidy Harry Barclay and A D Snodgrass for offenses during Walton's administration.
Rebels gain strong western and Vera Cruz fronts after Obregonist forces abandon Puebla. Word also places Manzillo occupation in Colima as clashes near Irapuato and Guanajuato push rebel advance.
Late advices reach Juarez report successful federal operations in Guerrero and northern Jalisco. Revolutionary troops are routed in northern Jalisco and suffer heavy losses while attempting to reach General Enrique Estrada's army. The Guadalajara fortress offensive continues with federals controlling the west coast except a small port. Consul Ruiz in El Paso is informed of federal victory in Guerrero.
President Obregon says the central government will dominate the military situation nationwide by late January. Dispatches report a decisive battle forecast on the Jalisco front and that Guadalajara was advanced toward Yarecuaro without a shot fired as federal forces moved in.
At a Madison convention, Prof June Powner of the University of Wyoming says handwriting style often signals a person’s vocation. Prof Downey cites forgers as explosive writers, scientists as self controlled vertical writers, and actors and politicians as reserved with a left slant.
Associated Press reports preliminary skirmishing marks the start of the federal offensive against Guadalajara and Tehuacan as the Mexican government pushes to restore tranquility amid the third week of revolutionary activity.
Chairman Jones of the Senate Commerce Committee urged President Coolidge to extend coastwise shipping laws to the Philippines separate the emergency fleet corporation from the shipping board require cooperation between American railroads and shipping and conduct a survey of permanent merchant marine needs.
A. P. Mc Donald a traveling prison reformer is jailed in Shreveport charged with a statutory offense. He claims to found the Prisoners' Brotherhood and distributed circulars with resolutions attributed to prison officials and prominent men. He allegedly worked among prisoners during a prior visit.
Former president Woodrow Wilson reached 67 with no public celebration as he kept to his routine. He rested indoors and took brief automobile drives into the countryside, continuing a quiet schedule in recent months.
Construction on Monroe s newest garage by Reed Lennon Motor Company Inc at a cost of 35000 will start immediately and be ready for occupancy by the middle of March. Located at the northeast corner of North Third and Washington this all modern structure adds to motorists service. CONTINUED on PAGE THREE
The Mexican senate ratified the United States Mexican claims convention by 42 to 5 with 1 abstention and approved it as a whole. The pact sets up a Washington commission to handle property losses since July 4 1868 and a Mexico City commission for American claims from November 20 1910 to May 31 1920.
The body of Lieut Grenadan commander of the missing dirigible Dixmude was found by fishermen six miles off Seiacca Sicily. Identification was confirmed by locals and a village schoolteacher. The find ends hopes for Dixmude’s crew and triggers continued search in the Mediterranean and near Africa.
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