31 Dec 1926
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1926
Page
1
Wooten named in addition to Peterman as new chairman designate with changes announced by the State Road Commission. Peterman named to lead while Wooten receives a secondary appointment, signaling key leadership reshuffle within the agency.
Governor Simpson announced the appointment of Wilson T. Peterman James R. Wooten and Senator Grundy Cooper to the new Louisiana highway commission with terms expiring in 1931 1929 and 1927 respectively He pledged speedy construction of bridges over Chef Menteur and the Rigolets and noted prior data gathering and ready legislation for the work continued on page ten.
In Constantinople on December 31 1920 29 local contenders gathered at the Anglo Theatre for an American film society beauty contest. Armenians Greeks and Russians competed but spectators jeered tore up ballots and the event was called off.
Columbia University physicist Professor Michael Pupin theorizes that static and fading originate from signals from other worlds attempting contact. He is internationally recognized as a scientist and offers no method to persuade these other worlds to stop.
Special to The News-Star reports a stalled dispute between the Mexican government and major oil companies over new petroleum and land laws effective tomorrow. The government holds that oil lands under foreign title with no confirmatory concessions will transfer, while fears of immediate confiscation fade as Morones says leases reverting to the state will not be turned over to third parties. Details on scope and value remain unavailable.
An interurban car and trailer crashed into a freight train at Texas City Junction near Houston Texas last night. Twelve people were injured and twenty two passengers suffered cuts and bruises as the car was thrown thirty feet.
Broadway plans a costly new year with crowded hotels and night spots. Hotels and clubs report exhausted reservations as prohibitions relax for the night. Cover charges reach 40 dollars at Le Perujet Paris and 30 dollars at others. theaters raise prices and tickets hit 16.50. Churches plan multilingual watch services as bells ring in the year.
Cable reports say Diaz forces suffered a serious setback on the eastern front as Sacasa liberal troops plan to advance on Managua. Mexico allegedly aids Sacasa, while American naval intervention is deemed unnecessary by Sacasa and Diaz accuses Mexico of backing the liberal government.
The Monroe post office reports a record year with more than 120000 dollars in business, up over 15 percent from last year. Postmaster Thoman Assistant Postmaster Carter and Mails Superintendent O Kelly anticipate a 100 dollar salary raise in 1927 as volume meets the threshold, with further raises expected at 150000 dollars. The mail order department, led by David Carter, processed 600000 dollars in 1926.
The second trial of Harry M. Daugherty and Thomas W. Miller, charged with defrauding the government, will begin February 7 before Judge Knox. Richard Merton, who testified at the first trial, will again testify. Martin W. Littleton, Merton's attorney, notified A U S A Leisure.
Night time observances mark the end of 1926 with watch services, banquets, and parties at churches and theaters. Venues include First Methodist, Epworth League annex, Gordon Avenue Church, Grace Church, Saenger Theatre, and Hotel Virginia with dinners and dances. Public offices and many banks close for the holiday while some stores stay open.
Charles Swede Risberg former White Sox shortstop and six teammates banished from organized baseball for the 1919 World Series scandal accepted Commissioner Landis challenge to reveal secrets of crooked play in the sport in Chicago on December 31.
Substantial progress in aviation in 1926 spans commercial and military fields with notable exploits such as North Pole flights by airplane and dirigible. The United States leads private aircraft ownership and military tech, while Europe, especially Latin nations, makes major strides aided by subsidies. US passenger air service remains largely nonprofitable. government aims to build airways, with air mail routes to be privatized in 1927. Continued on page seven.
Chicago police report a renewed gangland feud after the body of Hillary Clements is found with three bullets in the skull in an abandoned South Side house. John Clemens had pleaded for the body to be delivered for burial, warning of reprisals and further killings.
Washington reports quote a Soviet official suggesting the United States discussed recognition with Russia last summer. The State Department refused comment while other sources note renewed consideration of Russian affairs by the administration. The exact initiator and venue of any moves remain unclear.
Sheriff Mil ton Coverdale notes 1926 poll taxes paid to date total 5 867, with 6 427 in 1925. Tax Assessor Joe Hanna and deputies process payments and issue receipts while offices stay open until midnight. Mail payments postmarked by midnight will be honored with receipts by return mail.
Baton Rouge Louisiana December 31 Dr V K Irion commissioner of conservation announced the appointment of James N McConnell former assistant city engineer of Monroe as assistant surveyor in the oyster division of his department McConnell served about four years as Monroe assistant city engineer under Capt W I Neel now city engineer He previously worked in the Missouri Pacific railroad division engineer office He was a World War I artillery lieutenant and saw overseas service Although he has a residence in Baton Rouge his family has moved to Baton Rouge to be with him
Albert B. Fall, former secretary of the interior, who has been ill at his El Paso home since Sunday with pneumonia, experienced a slight but not alarming relapse this morning. Attendants said he was in a serious condition yesterday.
The Cumberland River nears its peak in Nashville with the gauge at 55.8 feet and a modest decline expected. Police feed, clothe, and supply four thousand jobless and homeless as refugees move toward Salvation Army and Red Cross aid.
Flood waters on the Big Black and Pearl rivers rise with the Pearl at 22.5 feet as salvage crews pull cars from two miles of roadway. Two drownings were found after workers cut through a submerged automobile. Traffic between Jackson and Vicksburg and Yazoo City remains blocked while trains run on main Illinois Central lines.
Washington dispatch notes a major farm relief battle looming in Congress as lawmakers prepare to tackle the McNary Haugen measure with its equalization fee provision. Farm leaders tour the Midwest and South to rally support while Hawgen and Dickinson push Iowa outreach ahead of committee action.
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