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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1919

Page

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Politicians Await Stubbs Decision on Campaign Start

Politicians await the decision of Stubbs as the opening of campaigns looms. The postponement or launch will impact election strategy and party dynamics.

Stubbs

Prospective Entries in Louisiana Gubernatorial Race

The Times-Picayune notes Col Frank P Stubbs may enter the race prompting a rush of candidates. Possible contenders include Riley J Wilson Mouton Stafford Parker Lazaro A well and backers in the Third District push Mouton while Parker supporters seek widespread calls for his candidacy. North or Central Louisiana is seen as a potential source of the next governor.

New Orleans The Times- Picayune Frank P. Stubbs Louisiana Monroe Stubbs Wlre Riley J. Wilson Fifth District Wilson Mouton Lafayette M. Stafford Orleans John M. Parker JL. Lazaro J. B. A. Well Boudreau Bob Broussard Stafford John Buie Alexandria John H. Overton Buie

$1500 Needed for Boy Scouts Hut Campaign

The finance committee of the Boy Scout club house movement proposes a 1500 dollar fund to build and equip a rustic lodge for local scouts. A publicity committee will run a one week campaign in the News Star. subscriptions listed publicly through next Tuesday.

Boy Scout Club House Movement Monroe W. G. Garrett W. B. Clarke Jack Hayes T. J. Shelton News- Star Clarence FE Faulk Finance Committee News-Star

Army officers to visit Berlin via Coblenz courier line

A limited number of officers and enlisted men of the Army of Occupation will be allowed to visit Berlin through a daily Coblenz Berlin courier service. The plan uses couriers because German mail reliability is uncertain.

Berlin Coblenz Associated Press Army of Occupation

Congressional Medal of Honor Awards in France

The War Department announced the award of Congressional Medals of Honor to two officers and nineteen enlisted men of the Army in France. These are among the few awarded in the great war and come with stipends and privileges, all granted on General Pershing's recommendation.

Washington France War Department Pershing

City Court Docket Shows Variety of Violations

In city court this morning six anti-vice violation cases and three gambling with cards counts dominated the docket. Sentences included fines for drunk and disorderly defendants and vagrants, with several individuals fined for anti-vice violations and others discharged or fined for specific offenses.

Mary Seeders

American Soldiers Active in Russia Advance and Bombardment

Archangel February 2. American detachments with Bolshevik efforts on the Pinega front retreated after a failed attack against superior Bolshevik forces. Army and patrol actions persist across sectors. American aircraft bombed Bolshevik positions along the Vaga river.

Archangel Associated Press Pinega Front

Wilson presses plan for society of nations at Paris talks

President Wilson, amid appointments, pursues finalizing the scheme for a society of nations. With less than two weeks before his Washington departure, chances rise that the peace treaty can be sped to completion. Arthur Balfour pushes to fix defeated nations' boundaries and close the peace with the foe. The program aims to continue settling remaining questions under the society's rules.

Paris Associated Press Wilson Society of Nations Washington Arthur Balfour

Riverside Club Plans Expansion and Upgrades

The Riverside Club directors discuss enlarging the clubhouse and grounds with two committees to obtain plans, improve dancing and dining spaces, and enhance facilities for non-dancing members and visitors. Engineer R P Boyd notes adequate materials for renewing tennis courts. Finances are reported in splendid shape.

Riverside Club Social Monroe R. P. Boyd

Voters Elect the Nominees in Local Judicial Race

Very little interest is shown in the day’s election for Sixth Judicial District judge and district attorney. Fred M. Odom and Henry L. Montgomery face no opposition and are virtually certain winners, with Ouachita reporting only 7 votes by 1 pm. West Monroe reports more encour aging returns as voters are urged to cast ballots before closing time.

Quachita Morehouse Fred M. Odom Henry LD Montgomery Morehouse Parish Ouachita Court House West Monroe

Real Estate Deal Amasses Over $106K In Monroe Area

W L Wright of St Louis through counsel Robert O Randel bought from The Central Immigration Real Estate and Loan Co The Peoples Investment Co and Guy P Stubbs ten L M Fairbanks notes each for 8980 totaling 106271 32 with accrued interest. Wright paid 65313 56 in cash and the balance via a four month note secured.

W. L. Wright St. Louis Robert O. Randel Central Immigration Real Estate and Loan Co The Peoples Investment Co Guy P. Stubbs L. M. Fairbanks Swartz Monroe Wright

Welsh Glee Quartet to Benefit Boy Scouts at Lyceum

The Welsh Glee Quartet will perform at the City School Auditorium on Tuesday February 11 as a Boy Scout benefit. Tickets cost 25 and 50 cents. The quartet features George Le Thomas G Edgar Thomas Samuel Jones Joseph E Batchelor and offers operatic episodes monologues and songs from English coster to light opera with concertina accompaniment.

Lyceum City School Chanauqua George le Thomas United States Rhonda Male Choir of Wales Pittsburgh London G. Edgar Thomas Robusto John Whyrs England France Samuel Jones George T. Llewellyn Jones Joseph E. Betchelor Besso St. Clement's Church Europe America Canada Batchelor

Women push for independent swimming committee under A A U

Women prominent in water sport art advocate forming a national swimming committee of their own sex to cooperate with the men's committee. They seek to outline policies take key decisions and draft laws for a separate branch of the game.

New Boat to Start Monroe Trade After New Orleans Departure

telegram from G F Holloway says steamer Dixie chartered for Boeuff river trade will leave New Orleans February sixth arrive Monroe February ninth and depart for nine river points February tenth Pershing on inspection trip in Nantes France arrives Tours to inspect American cantonments and depots

New Orleans Monroe The News-Star G. F. Holloway Monroee News-Star Louisiana Dixie Nine River Holloway Pershing Nantes France General Pershing Tours

Leaders Given Warning From Peace Conference

Paris February 3 Polish and Czecho leaders were warned by the Peace Conference not to occupy disputed territory in Teschen Austrian Silesia, per an official bulletin.

Paris Teschen Austrian-Silesia

What is my Business essay at West Monroe church

Miss Maggie Murphy will present an essay titled What is my Business at the West Monroe Methodist church midweek prayer service on Wednesday night. After the essay an open discussion will follow and all are invited, with special invitation to Sunday school teachers.

West Monroe Church Maggie Murphy West Monroe

Greece Demands Cyprus In War Admission Bid

Paris February 3 Premier Venizelos told the Associated Press he believed England would not refuse to cede Cyprus to Greece. He said the British government offered the island to former King Constantine to entice Greece into the war alliance.

Greece Cyrpus Paris Associated Press Venizelos England Cyrrus Constantine

Alarming Disorder Reported in Antofavasta Chile

Dispatches from Chile report an alarming situation at Antofavasta where agitators press for a new government and mobs threaten to sack business houses as police seize documents detailing targets.

Buenos Aires Chile Antofavasta

Germans Plan to Escape Payment of Indemnities

Paris February 3 The Berene Socialists conference traces to a German plan to recover from military defeat and avoid indemnities, according to Charles Howard Russell and William Walling for the Social Democratic League of the United States.

Paris Europe Germany Charles Howard Russell William Walling Social Democratic League of the United States

Meat packing monopoly charges hit Food Administration

Edward C. Lasater of the National Livestock Association accused the Food Administration and the Department of Agriculture of aiding the five big packers to monopolize the meat industry. He claimed delays in investigations and harmful practices, with supporting letters from W. J. Spillman alleging secretary Houston obstructed inquiries. The testimony continued with details to be provided later.

Washington Food Administration Department of Agriculture Edward C. Lasater National Livestock Association The House Interstate Commerce Committee Lasater L. D. H. Weld Swift & Co Senate Agriculture Committee House Committee Federal Trade Commission W. J. Spillman Bureau of Farm Management Department of Agricuture Spillman Houston Baer North Dakota

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