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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1924
Page
1
A notice explains new handling rules for newspapers as perishable mail with separate sacks and cheaper rate mail. It urges prompt delivery and reminds postmasters to respond to delays. The piece also reflects on heroism by a teacher during a fatal fire, Woodrow Wilson’s fading status, and broader questions about wartime righteousness and agricultural outlook.
Washington February 1 without debate the house passed the Walsh resolution directing the administration to press cancellation of the Doheny and Antes naval oil reserve leases, already approved by the senate.
Atlanta February report on the suit for 500000 by a New Orleans leader against Asa G. Candler. Read letters described as pursuit letters show engagement validity and Nevada residency claims for divorce.
Associated Press reports in Atlanta on February 1 that the breach of promise case against Asa G. Candler Sr. of Atlanta may resume in the U S district court. The suit by Mrs Onezima Debouche of New Orleans centers on alleged letters from "Sweetum to Darling" and involves a $500,000 claim amid testimony about Candler, the soft drink magnate.
Harvard Law School professor Manley O. Hudson is viewed by many as a strong Bok Peace Prize hopeful though he denies winning. Supporters say his international affairs views align with the prize plan, with the winner to be announced soon.
Myrlie Stubbs, nine, died at St Francis sanitarium after flames from a gas log ignited her cotton dress in the parish school’s first grade building. Teacher Mrs Houston wrapped a coat around the child and aided evacuation as medics treated severe burns.
A bill proposing to limit immigration to two percent of each nation’s foreign born from 1890 was favorably reported to the House by the immigration committee. The measure aims to virtually select migrants at port embarkation.
In Washington on February 1, testimony before a senate committee showed that both William G. McAdoo, the Democratic presidential hopeful, and Thomas W. Gregory, chosen by President Coolidge to prosecute oil lease cases, have ties to oil interests. E. L. Doheny discussed past loans and storage tank matters at Pearl Harbor while recounting his friendship with Mr. Fall and details of the Teapot Dome lease negotiations.
Woodrow Wilson, war president, lies near death at his Washington home after a digestive disorder worsened. Doctors brace for a crisis as family and close friends stay at his bedside, with President Coolidge sending sympathy and McAdoo preparing to travel to Washington.
Washington Feb 1 Albert Fall former secretary of the interior is reported to be in condition to appear for examination before the senate committee of inquiry a medical commission announced a new subpoena will compel his presence at 10 o clock tomorrow morning physicians report he is under nervous strain but generally looks fairly well
The Senate focused on Secretary Denby in a heated session over Walsh oil leases. The inquiry into naval oil royalties continued, with doctors examining former Secretary Fall. The Robinson resolution urged the president to demand Denby’s resignation as Republicans oppose the annulment effort.
Washington February i Woodrow Wilson has taken a decided turn for the worse said Rear Admiral Cary T Grayson physician at the Wilson home He had a restless night and lost strength The former president is 67 and has been largely confined to Washington since his breakdown after the 1919 Paris peace talks The illness is attributed to overwork following influenza and nervous exhaustion during the war years.
Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of the former president, departed hurriedly from her Washington Square apartment for Washington to be at her father's bedside, according to friends. The note describes her prompt departure and the urgency of the family situation.
Washington reports Woodrow Wilson's health worsened suddenly with a digestive disorder and other complications. Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, his physician and close ally, watched a restless night and warned of a serious relapse as the former president had recently engaged in public activity despite long illness.
District men in charge of delivery and collections are listed as South Side E N Bowles North Side B H Newman West Monroe G G Coulson East Side Francis Prop hit Extreme South End Rane McCord These men are the only authorized collectors outside the office Do not pay the boy who carries your paper except up to Feb 1 The District Men will collect t only
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