02 Feb 1926
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1926
Page
1
A narrator in a Hudson River setting describes a tense night open door incident and a basement visit, where fear, a watchful gaze, and a trusting nurse’s reply frame an unsettling encounter. The tale blends suspense with domestic details and a hint of scandal.
A long readers’ letter recounts religious exhortations by Mrs. Jack Morrison and personal reminiscences of Roberson’s execution. It calls for aid to Roberson’s widow and child, urging readers to honor charity as a Christian duty and to support those left destitute after the condemned man’s death.
Washington reports from February 1 that the American Mining Congress states the mining sector's net profit after taxes is 0.19 percent of gross receipts, well below agriculture at 4.6 percent, with banking 10 percent and transportation 11 percent. The group argues capital reserves tied to mine values justify current federal taxation and depletion rules as economically necessary for industry continuity.
In a melodramatic scene the widow باز attempts to sway Uncle BIM away from a ruinous marriage. She awakens and asks for toiletries as she plots to use kindness and love to turn him from the dangerous wiles of a woman he knows. C8 fee
Personal plea describes a man who fears a loveless marriage will wound his heart. He seeks a warm, understanding partner described as a generous figure named OD Bimbo, hoping a loving mate can balance his perceived greatness.
Camp Fire Girls announce weekly meetings at various locations including Parish School Methodist Annex Public Library and Presbyterian Church. Activities include Guardian Association Walohi Tatapachon Onichia and Minnehaha groups with a master ramble and social events with Boy Scouts.
The Walohi Pow Wow committee of awards met on Monday outlining birthday month plans for March. A Mystery Ramble was announced for Saturday with Monroe groups assembling at 8 59 at the Methodist Annex to meet West Monroe girls for a dinner quarter per person. The Friday night social was voted to be lots of fun with expected surprises of the season.
The Onichans met last Thursday at the Presbyterian church and planned a Spring Fever campaign with the Mystic Ring. The Q Tau Care Camp Fire Girls announced plans for an AL Group and individual honor books as they prepare for a mysterious hike next Saturday. Sixteen members attended the gypsy hike at Miss Gorrie Marek Rick’s home, with songs, stories, and crafts.
The Wawbansee group met at the 1st Annex Tuesday evening. Officers elected were DuBose president Nan vice president Eleona secretary Helen Han auker Elouise Lively reporter. An open house was planned for Thursday.
The Wacheloven maidens met at Parish High School on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Wright resigns due to illness and Miss Mary Munholland is welcomed as the new guardian, with the group optimistic about progress under her leadership.
A compact list marking key anniversaries from 1814 to 1917. Madison asks Congress to report on frontier performance. 1876 National League formed in New York. 1882 Congress grants Lincoln widow pension. 1884 Wendell Phillips dies in Boston. 1893 Howell E Jackson named US Supreme Court justice. 1902 Manuel II proclaimed King of Portugal after royal murders. 1917 Belgian relief ship first casualty of Germany’s U-boat war.
J B Hawkes defeated J Williard in straight sets to win the Australian lawn tennis singles championship at Delaide. Hawkes and Gerald Patterson then took the doubles title, beating J B Anderson and Pat O Hara Wood.
Charles Ponzi announced in Tampa a plan to dig a canal from the St Johns River across the Florida peninsula to the Gulf of Mexico. He also sought clemency in Massachusetts and discussed financing the project with officials, estimating a cost near 825 million dollars.
The pound sterling rose to 4.86 1 2 dollars in early trading, the highest since the war, with the gold parity at 4.805 to 1. The advance, aided by American and continental purchases, is seen as significant given gold positions and rising foreign loan competition.
In West Baldwin Maine Melville Ward 17 was found dead by his mother and attendants. Guptill another youth was present at the scene and after a family conference with Ward relatives it was concluded Guptill did not fire the fatal shot and Ward died by his own hand.
Fragmentary line suggests a note about Spencer's mixed sweet peas at Millsaps with unclear trailing text mentioning dates or quantities.
Santa Monica Calif Feb 1 Earl T Montgomery 83 film director was arrested at Clover Field. He was charged with wilfully and unlawfully operating an airplane in a reckless manner endangering the lives of persons aboard the aircraft amid a new anti reckless flight law in effect yesterday.
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