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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1919

Page

4

Grand Jury Session Opens in Shreveport Court

Federal grand jury convened in Shreveport to hear investigations in the northern district of Louisiana. Judge George W. Jack delivered the charge outlining jurors duties and the government’s burden of proof while officials arrived for the sessions.

George W. Jack Federal Grand Jury Wistee United States Grand Jury Special Geneion Juige George W. Ak Shreveport Cvecock Meiale Federal Court Lewisiana Issacon Jack High Mirich J. Oc. McClore Hugh Guerin Mar Morrieg Monroe DR Ideon Calhoun Grend Jory Grand Jury Toderatood Monteom- M. OW. Baas Wallace Pugh Levery Glover A. L. Thurman F. Dearing

Fragmentary OCR: Art of No Holds Wary for Res

Fragmented text shows unclear phrases. Named entities, places, or events are not legible enough to determine a coherent news item or outcome. No decisive action or date can be reconstructed from the readable fragments.

Federal Petroleum to inaugurate deepest gas test near Ouachita

The Federal Petroleum Company of Houston Texas plans new drilling near Ouachita City on the Ouachita River in Union Parish across from Ouachita Parish. It has assembled equipment and aims to begin netval drilling early next year and launch what is billed as the deepest test in the region.

Federal Poterneum Company Houwston Tex Ouachita City Ouachita River Federal Petroleum Company Hreston Ter Union Parish Ouachita Parish Federal Petroleum Company Ia Rmecyecert Anil Woul Netval Ohtarme

Wilson Plan On Industrial Work Opposed

Opposition to President Wilson s recommendations is voiced by Luther Steward head of the National Federation of Federal Employees who says the plan aims to rebuild government machinery on reserve measures and demands. The remarks appeared amid a trip conference scene with unnamed officials and critics.

Wilson Ae. Ve Igietty Wilconsta Luther Steward National Federation of Federal Bas Nityes

Murder near Yendereonville shocks Ftowah merchants

In Yendereonville North Carolina on December 30 William Oirwin a leading Ftowah trader was abducted from his home by unknown assailants and his murdered body found buried under brush near his residence. Authorities suspect robbery as the motive.

Yendereonville N.C Wisam Oirwin Ftowah Caliei Bia

Louisville Man Held on Murder Charge Refuses Bail

In Louisville Kentucky on December 30, Dr. Christopher G Schott a dental physician is charged with murdering Miss Elisabeth Ford Griffith a seventeen year old office assistant. He refused to furnish 615000 bail and elected to stay in jail claiming innocence.

Louisville Lowieville Harty Christopher G. Schott Elsabeth Ford Grifith

Mass and Conn police arrest twenty in liquor conspiracy probe

Twenty arrests were made today in Massachusetts and Connecticut as part of a liquor conspiracy investigation tied to drugged drinks that led to deaths and prompted widespread concern in the Chicopee area during the Christmas season.

Associated Press Chicopee Masa Connecticut

Ouachita Parish Campaign Aims 100 Percent For Stubbs

Gubernatorial candidate Col. Frank B P Stubbs launches Ouachita Parish headquarters behind the Ouachita National Bank on DeSiard Street. Local leaders plan a quiet, vigorous drive to secure 100 percent support with sub committees in every ward and a slogan making Ouachita the home of Stubbs.

Frank BP. Stubba Ouachita National Bank DeSiard Street Monroe Ouachita Parish Col Stubbs Cal. Stubbs Quachita Parish A. G. Cook Maaint Campe Ae Ouachita Conaista T. L. Hoad W. L. Albridge BR. Wooten Cook Quachita

Physicians To Advance Their Fees On Jan 1

Monroe and West Monroe doctors will raise medical fees starting January 1 as an individual decision by physicians in the area. The increase, not set by the Ouachita county medical society, affects day visits up by 3 dollars and obstetrical cases by 5 dollars, justified by higher costs of drugs rent gasoline and autos.

Monroe West Monroe Meresse Ouachita Parish Medical Society Thomas E. Wright

Hapgood Quits Post Over Red Charges

Norman Hapgood resigned from his post as minister to Denmark after charges appeared in Harvey's weekly alleging he sought financial help for the Russian soviet authorities. The White House announced the resignation, accepted by President Wilson.

Associated Press Washington Dec Wes White House Norman Hapgood Denmark Senate Wilson Harvey

Monroe Public Schools Set to Reopen Monday

Monroe public schools will reopen next Monday after a holiday break ending December 23. January will bring vigorous study and the close of the first semester with exams later in the month. The second semester starts the first Monday in February as Superintendent E L Neville praises pupil effort during a busy term.

Monroe Public Monroe E. L. Neville

Postmaster Holds War Savings Cash as Rush to Cash Increases

Postmaster Bryant shows about 2000 in cash at local post offices for converting war savings stamps to cash. Many stampholders received receipts and hurried to collect funds but have not yet claimed their money. He has sent notices multiple times and aims to clear all records or close the books for the year.

Bryant Bryan

Ouachita Hotel to Bring Conventions and Roof Garden Suite

The Ouachita Hotel company plans a fireproof hotel at Grammont and St John with a top floor convention hall roof garden and promenade, plus a ball room tea rooms private dining rooms and a large lobby. Architects Mann and Stern will prepare drawings with possible 150 to 175 rooms and future expansion to 200 plus, breaking ground next spring.

Quachita Hotel Company Grammont and St. John Streets Ouachita Hotel Company, Incorporated Mann& Stern Little Rock Bentley Alexandria Youree Shreveport Stubbs St. John and Grammont Streets Wight St. John Street Baer Grammont Street Post Office Monroe Monrose

Grass fires in city bring out department

Multiple grass fires were reported around the city this morning prompting a local fire department response. Fire crews extinguished small blazes near several vacant lots and warned residents to clear debris to prevent further outbreaks.

Fire destroys 1885 built home of Uncle Joe Redmond

In Lennville addition Moaree, the four room dwelling of Joe Redmond and his wife was burned by a chimney fire. He had no insurance and owns five acres with no means to rebuild. The incident, outside fire limits, leaves him destitute. Red Cross offered clothing and provisions while he seeks aid.

Joe Redmond Lennville Moaree Joe Gre Darkey Red Cross Mias Hannah Eaton Red Crose

Blind Death Reaches South in Birmingham

Birmingham Alabama reports the first blind death from wool alcohol poisoning. Henry Vetek went blind Sunday night and died today after intense pain.

Birmingham South Alabama Associated Press Ala Henry Vetek

Flust Woman's Committee Names State Executive Committee

Nashville December 30 The Republican state committee which yesterday called a state convention to meet in Chattanooga April 14 appointed the first woman state executive committee ever named to a political party in Tennessee.

Nashville Republican State Committee Chattanooga

Poland Strengthens Frontier to Repel Bolshevik Spread

Cardinal Kazkadski, archbishop of Warsaw, says Poland has marshaled its entire army along the Russian frontier to hold a western Bolshevik advance. He warns the detachments are too weak to withstand eastern pressure, which could last twenty to twenty five years.

Reme Poland Karkadski Warsaw

Department of Justice to present grand jury in January

The Justice Department says evidence gathered on an alleged leak of U S Supreme Court decisions will be submitted to a federal grand jury in January. Officials say the case is nearly complete and expected to be decisive. Investigators linked advance information on Southern Pacific oil and prohibition rulings to large Wall Street gains.

Associated Prego Washington Department of Juntion United States Supreme Court Department of Justice Southern Pacific Wall Street

Goodfellows Monroe Work Is Splendid

The Goodfellows club shows strong annual aid through a $924.32 subscription plus $23.75 carried from last year. Four hundred one contributors provided funds for 100 beneficiaries. Disbursements include 81 pairs of shoes 47 pairs of hose underwear dresses and suits for boys sweaters baby blankets groceries valued at $60 two boxes of oranges two boxes of apples fifty pounds of candy and many nuts. A Christmas gift was given to every child after thorough investigation of each family's needs.

Goodfellows Club Christman

Celebrators in Gotham Face $15 NYE Dinner Price

New York revelers must pay up to 15 dollars for dinner at top hotels and restaurant tables on New Year Eve as demand rises. Many will bring their own liquor to cope with high costs.

Gotham Associetea Presa New York Merrymakere

Huns Likely to Sign Protocol in January to End War

Paris reports high likelihood that Germany will sign the peace protocol in early January, enabling the Versailles treaty to take effect. Talks between Paul Buttata and Baron von Lesaner indicate hopes Berlin may sign without waiting for harbor tonnage verifications.

Paris Associated Press Supreme Council Versailles Apringa Paul Butaata Baron von Lesaner

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