09 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1924
Page
1
The piece reflects on Herrin Illinois and Jacksonville Florida, noting large Klan presence and mobs guarding prisoners. It laments public apathy after a fatal truck crash involving seven youths, blaming speed and grade crossings for tragedies while railroads cut costs.
The article notes New Orleans cotton sent to the Soviet government for planting, implying Russia will expand its own cotton production. It contrasts U.S. attitudes toward Russia with Russia building independence in industry and agriculture. It also covers William H. Anderson of the New York Anti-Saloon League facing Sing Sing prison time for altering records.
A brief note describes a small cloud seen near the sun’s orb casting a shadow on Earth. It explains how position and distance affect perceived size and illumination, noting that place can amplify impact beyond intrinsic value.
The King and the privy council of Denmark officially sanctioned the engagement of Prince Viggo of Denmark and Miss Eleanor M. Green of New York. The engagement had been formally announced in New York by Miss Green's father, Dr. James O. Green.
Denver Post publisher Frederick G. Bonfils testified to the Senate oil committee that Harry F. Sinclair E. L. Doheny and the Standard Oil set up the Teapot Dome lease to Sinclair. He claimed the Mid West and Pioneer firms received 1 million dollars in Teapot Dome oil.
Burglars tried to gain entry at Henry L. Fuqua’s home 301 St Napolean Street in Baton Rouge last night. They broke through the back porch screen but could not open the bolted door.
Henry Ford and guests arrive at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury Massachusetts for a New England style gathering. Ford fiddles, dances a jig, and leads old time games as Mrs. Ford times the music. A winter program of snow shoeing sleigh riding and rustic dining follows the gala event.
Brig Gen Charles G Dawes told Berlin repair headquarters by telephone he has no plan to resign as chairman of the first committee of experts studying Germanys economic condition and financial situation He denied rumors of withdrawal from the inquiry in a Paris wire report.
Secretary Denby conferred with President Coolidge and later spoke at length with Secretary Weeks. Indications pointed to discussion of the senate situation, but no change in Denby’s stated refusal to resign amid pending resolutions. Denby and Weeks have long been close friends.
Governor Parker appointed Ella McCoy Gilbert to fill the unexpired term of her husband Jesse Gilbert who died last week. She becomes the first woman sheriff in Louisiana. The term ends in April and her future candidacy for a full four-year term is not yet clear.
Separatists vacated public buildings in Mayence today in what appears to be an agreement with officials of the old regime. The move came as the separatists left from one side while government functionaries entered from the other.
Louisiana State Training Institute eyes a two year budget of 494000 including 150000 for an industrial building and two 30000 dormitories. The plan shifts focus from agricultural to trades typewriting bookkeeping and electrical training to fit city youth and parole prospects. Dormitories expand to seven with July occupancy. demerit system praised and parole aimed to let boys earn release by working off demerits.
The Norwegian steamship Tina sailed from New Orleans for Murmansk with 9 994 bales of cotton and 765 tons of cotton seed for the Russian Soviet government. The All Russian Textile Syndicate Inc of New York bought the cotton for rail distribution to Soviet textile centers. The cotton seed is intended for planting in South Russia, signaling Soviet plans to boost domestic cotton production.
Reports from El Paso say General Angel Flores and General Royal Madero, Sinaloa federal commanders, have joined the De La Huerta movement. New Orleans dispatch notes doubts but warns Flores’ defection could shift control of Sinaloa and Nayarit to De La Huerta and boost rebel support for De La Huerta.
The Navy department has received no advisory reports from Consul Weod in Vera Cruz about the alleged reoccupation by de la Huerta forces. Weod remains in communication but has not noted significant changes since the rebels evacuated. Officials cite railroad repairs between Vera Cruz and Mexico City as a possible factor delaying Obregon’s troops.
The scout cruiser Milwaukee has been ordered to Amapala Honduras to protect American interests. It was near San Diego bound for Visquez Sound to join winter fleet maneuvers when the order arrived.
Securities drifted lower this week as profit taking and higher money rates reduced trading. Steel shares showed temporary strength on reports of rising iron production and expanding mill operations, with U S Steel hitting 109, near the 1923 high. Oil shares declined due to a federal probe into gasoline prices and API reports of higher crude output and exports, while naval oil lease disclosures restrained trading.
Six newsboys and Arnold Voight a 26 year old Milwaukee Journal supervisor were killed when a Chicago North Western passenger train struck a Journal company truck. The victims’ bodies were laid out along the track with crushed fruit in pockets.
Radio report from Mexico City says Adolfo De La Huerta, rebel chief, has arrived in Frontera Tabasco after fleeing Vera Cruz earlier this week. Tabasco is reported to be fully in rebel hands with Hermosa as a rebel government center. No official front details, but federals may attack once General Obregon returns to La Piedad.
Herrin Illinois, scene of the 1922 miners riot, is placed under state militia after a deadly clash between wets and drys. A constable is killed and Deputy Layman seriously wounded as Klansmen seize control, police officers are arrested, and the city hall acts as Klan HQ.
Washington reports no definite confirmation yet but official dispatches indicate De La Huerta rebels may have reoccupied Vera Cruz, with movement details prompting cautious belief among officials.
Adolfo de la Huerta, key rebel figure, heads from Frontera Tabasco to Chiapas Oaxaca and Guerrero to unify forces. He orders authorities to route telegrams through his port and vows visits to southeast center and then interior and north to consolidate control.
Twenty nine guardsmen plus two mounted machine guns guard three African Americans in the Duval county jail after rumors of a mob seeking to storm the jail over the killing of a white man. Frank Johnson allegedly confessed to shooting locomotive engineer Ailey B Terrell on December 20 during a burglary. Eugene Mills reportedly aided Johnson and Delta Walker hid Johnson.
Ways and Means committee members prepared divergent reports on the revenue bill as of Feb. 9. House action is targeted for Monday with Republican leaders seeking unity on income rates to pass a GOP measure amid Democratic opposition. A failed constitutional amendment proposal on tax exempt securities is not expected to derail revision.
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