06 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1924
Page
1
Mrs. DeBouchel of New Orleans loses a suit against Asa Candler over divorce validity in Nevada. The article notes her failure to present core issues and mocks her legal prospects amid broader Mississippi Republican faction tensions and reactions to Woodrow Wilson's death.
A poetic fragment notes the cold boosts energy for dance on streets while ice risks fall. It suggests warmer days will reduce the ice and brighten the scene as sunbeams emerge.
The fourth price rise for North Louisiana and Arkansas crude oil was announced by Standard Oil. All grades increased twenty cents per barrel, Bellevue shallow sand crude up twenty six cents. The Shreveport El Dorado Pipe Line company matched the gain immediately.
Washington February 6 Woodrow Wilson died today and the nation paid its respects with solemn services in the home and cathedral. Dignitaries and officials gathered as soldiers and marines kept watch along the procession route. The funeral included taps by Sergeant Frank Witchey, and a flowered chapels filled with wreaths from New York and foreign embassies.
In New Orleans a gun battle in Palmetto leaves Mrs. Roland Clark dead and her son and daughter wounded after a tied mayoral primary with Isaacson opposing. Meyers reportedly shoots Clark, then Clark’s daughter fires, Meyers wounds her son, Meyers is brought for emergency surgery with slim chances of survival.
In St Louis on February 6 Mrs Dora Saal 52 admitted conspiring with Ora Theele 42 to murder her husband Peter Saal a local farmer near St Charles Mo Saab was found last Thursday in a well fourteen feet deep by his brother Joe after cries for help attracted him to the scene.
Washington February 6 Preparations for resuming the oil lease inquiry were pressed as accountants broadened their search of brokerage books to see if government officials dealt in shares of companies formed to take over naval reserve leases. The committee, in recess for Woodrow Wilson’s memory, planned to reconvene tomorrow to recall Albert B Fall for questioning with renewed authority. McAdoo arrived from California and will decide after Wilson’s funeral on appearing before the committee.
At Crosby Minnesota a swamp lake collapse flooded the Milford iron mine trapping 58 miners. Forty-one perished, seven escaped. eight survivors named. Pumps from Duluth work to drain water and free bodies, estimate weeks to months.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge who was named to attend Woodrow Wilson's funeral stayed at his home all day, his office said he was confined by his physician because of a bad threat.
Col. Wm. F Bryan, speaking in Jackson, predicted war in parts of Europe within the current year during three addresses. He warned the presidential campaign would be a real fight and that U.S. attention may shift to events abroad as a blaze breaks out.
Memorial service honoring Woodrow Wilson took place in the city school auditorium at 3 p.m. under American Legion and Monroe civic clubs with a detachment of the Louisiana National Guard. City attorney Harry Russell addressed the gathering as part of the program observing the passing of the war president.
Prof. E. J Christie of Marion Iowa inventor of a gyroscopic unicycle killed himself in a Camden hotel today. He hoped the device could reach speeds of 250 miles per hour.
Charles R. Forbes arrived in Washington from Boston to consult with counsel James Easby Smith. He plans to stay until the Chicago federal grand jury completes its investigation into the Veterans Bureau administration and related matters.
Between dark and daylight the Stars and Stripes appeared on a German embassy flagstaff and were later removed. Police未 disclosed the source of the complaint as embassy officials denied it. Berlin reportedly instructed half mast for Woodrow Wilson but German colors remained raised later in the day.
Washington February 6 Chief Justice Taft was taken ill with acute indigestion and unable to act as an honorary pall bearer for former President Wilson. Justice Brandeis was invited to represent the Supreme Court. The attack was reported to be yielding to treatment.
Associated Press reports Holzier was killed last night in Orange Texas when a derrick pipe fell on him in the oil field. Authorities say the accident occurred after pipes shifted under heavy equipment. The victim, named Holzier, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Monroe Chamber of Commerce junior board members met in chamber rooms to continue the campaign for funds to advertise Monroe. About $3,000 has been raised toward a $10,000 goal to finance lithographed booklets and promote local opportunities, including Monroe gas.
War department says the flight from Vera Cruz indicates the insurrection against Obregon is broken. Adolfo De La Huerta likely heads to Merida Yucatan. Wireless messages signed J and Prieto Laurens signal rebel requests and alter titles. Federals tighten rail link to isolate Vera Cruz movement from Yucatan Oaxaca and Jalisco.
Washington reports the Vera Cruz evacuation by De La Huerta insurgents has been peaceful. United States observers describe a panic as both military and naval forces left town. Admiral Magruder and the cruiser Richmond aid restoration while civilian authorities resume control and police reform.
President Coolidge designated O'Connor of Buffalo former head of the International Longshoremen's Union to be chairman of the Shipping Board succeeding Edward Farley after the Senate refused to approve Biss.
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