The Cohen Appointment
News STAR LIGHT reports on an appointment of Cohen to a key post as the city outlines potential policy shifts. The piece highlights the timing and expected implications for local government and civic programs.
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25 Feb 1924
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1924
Page
1
Billy Sunday speaks to Monroe crowds and draws praise
Billy Sunday draws hundreds in Monroe as he entertains and persuades, delivering a simple, direct message about trust and effort. The article also notes political commentary on McAdoo, Dawes, and Cohen, plus reflections on youth development and public policy amid a busy editorial page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday
Monroe
Sunday
Dainty Forecast Describes Snow and Sleet Likely Tuesday
A playful verse hints at sleet or snow on Tuesday with clouds clearing later. It contrasts dainty, sportive flakes in proper element with the idea of rolling wheels and oozing as an odd image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Cox authorizes use of his name for presidential place
Former Ohio governor James M. Cox filed with the Secretary of State to authorize Democratic delegates at the 1920 national convention to name him as their first choice for president. James E. Campbell also filed to be named as second choice in accordance with Ohio law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
James M. Cox
Dayton
Brown
James E. Campbell
Slemp Called as Oil Probe Witness in Fall-McLean Case
Washington February 25 The oil inquiry resumes with C Bascom Slemp secretary to President Coolidge called as the chief witness. The committee seeks to determine if administration officials or members communicated with parties in the scandal since December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bascom
Went to Palm Beach For His Health Says President's Secretary
C B Slemp secretary to President Coolidge testified in the senate oil inquiry that he was at Palm Beach for health and recreation in December and January. He said Edward B McLean and Fa l were there and he met Fall and McLean at lunches or dinners but the talks were not private or confidential. He stated the oil issue was not discussed in his meetings and he asked Fall about the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
C. B. Slemp
Coolidge
Senate
McLean
Palm Beach
Stemp
Walsh
Montana
Edward B. McLean
The
Washington Post
Slemp
Fall
Interior
Surprises as Senate Oil Committee Resumes Hearings
The Senate oil committee reopened hearings after a ten day recess and explored the $100,000 loan to A B Fall from Edward B McLean publisher of the Washington Post. Bank officials said McLean held less than $10,000 in December 1921 and checks totaling $100,000 were not cashed. C Bascom Slemp questioned about Palm Beach visit and Fall said he had nothing more to tell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Albert B. Fall
Edward B. McLean
Washington Post
C. Bascom Slemp
Coolidge
Slemp
Palm Beach
Pall
McLean
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
Florida
New Orleans
Walsh
Democrat
Montana
Federal American and Commercial National Banks
New York
Harry P. Whitney
J. P. Benkard and Company
Senate Oil Committee
A. B. Fall
The
Fall
Boston man elected superintendent of Anti-Saloon League in New York
Antis Arthur J. Davis of Boston was chosen to succeed William H. Anderson as New York superintendent. Anderson has just been convicted of forgery. Davis says he enjoys a good show and that he smokes any kind of cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Davis
Boston
William H. Anderson
Anti- Saloon League
New York
Anderson
Davis
Bandits Rob Theatre Safe On Canal In New Orleans Heist
Bandits bound two night watchmen at the Trianon Saenger theatre on Canal Street and escaped with 2200 in weekend receipts. They used a piano cover to blow the safe and left with safe cracking tools. another thief stole 10 50 from Earhart and Greenberg drug store. Extra police are assigned for carnival crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Trianon Theatre
Saenger
Canal Street
Earhart and
Greenberg
Occupation of Tuxpam Planned by Obregon Forces in Mexico
Mexico City February 25. Secretary of War Serrano said Obregon troops crushed rebel forces under Jose Moran at de la Cuerne and that occupation of Tuxpam is imminent within days. Jalapa may fall to Almazan forces as Tehuantepec isthmus actions near a six thousand strong federal advance toward Puerto Mexico. General Uloa seeks capitulation by one thousand followers, being handled by President Obregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Fort Worth
McLean Bank Balance Questioned in Oil Committee Hearing
Edward M Post testified that his balance at the Federal American National Bank was under ten thousand dollars during November and December 1921. Charles B. Lyddane and A. H. Baden provided bank records showing McLean’s balance falling from about fifty eight thousand to under ten thousand by mid December as checks were cashed. The hearing explored possible communications with Albert B. Fall and others tied to the oil scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward M McLean
Washington Post
Federal American National Bank
Charles B. Lyddane
Oil Committee
McLean
Albert F. Fall
Federal-American
Commercial National Bank of Washington
A. H. Baden
Commercial National
Baden
Administration
Albert B. Fall
Two Chicago murder suspects arrested in New Orleans
Orland Horton and Morris Curtis and their wives were arrested in New Orleans and will waive extradition to Chicago where police probe the Duffy double slaying. Investigators focus on jealousy, with leads involving a nurse Dolly, James Zolar, and Leah Exley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Orlando Horton
Morris
Freddie” Curtis
Chicago
John Duffy
Ruby Downing
Louisville
Dolly
Duffy
James Zolar
Memphis
Nashville
Zalar
Zalar At One Time Employed Mrs. Duffy
Leah Exley
Columbus
Ohio
Miss Downing
Downing
Harold Levy
Exley
Norwalk
California
Zolar
Indianapolis
Horton
Detroit
Argo
Ill
Hortons
Cohen to stay in office despite Senate rejection
President Coolidge will keep Walter L. Cohen as comptroller of customs in New Orleans despite his Senate rejection. A conference secured no new nominations this session, allowing Cohen to serve without pay until a recess appointment ends. Wm. G. McAdoo is under fire over possible oil firm fees linked to Mexican negotiations. David L. Rockwell defends his candor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Cohen
New Orleans
Congress
Grand
Wal- Cohen
Y Associated Press
Washington
Walter L. Cohen
Louisiana
President Coolidge
Adams
Republican National Committee
Senate
Harding
Chicago
Wm. G. McAdoo
Doheny
David L. Rockwell
McAdoo
America
Rocknell
Lenroot
Senate Public Lands Committee
August Leopold Named Sheriff by Governor Parker
Baton Rouge Louisiana February 25 Governor John M Parker named S August Leopold sheriff of Morehouse parish to replace J Fred Carpenter who was suspended for alleged shortages on wore units and who later resigned The governor did not state whether criminal action would be taken The Supervisor of Public Accounts W N McFarland submitted a full report to the governor and the district attorney will receive it for the Morehouse parish district
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
John M. Parker
S. August Leopold
Morehouse Parish
J. Fred Carpenter
Parker
Carpenter
W. N. McFarland
Billy
Winona Lake
Ind
North
South
Sunday
Jackson
Packenham
New Orleans
Hell
Senator Greene Improves After Head Wound
Washington reports Senator Greene of Vermont continued to show improvement after a bullet wound in the head though doctors warned he was not yet out of danger. Attendants said his condition remained serious but steadily improving, with signs of progress throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Greene
Washington
Vermont
Cohen to Serve Without Pay as New Orleans Comptroller
Walter Cohen, an attorney and wealthy Louisiana business figure, has agreed to serve as comptroller of customs at New Orleans without pay. He leads a negro insurance company with fifteen Louisiana branches and heads a drug store chain plus an amusement park interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Walter Cohen
Negro Insurance Company
Louisiana
Montana Progressive May Succeed Denby As Navy Secretary
Washington February 25. Joseph M. Dixon commissioner governor of Montana and former Roosevelt progressive leader is being seriously considered for secretary of the navy to succeed Edwin Denby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Denby
Navy
Associated Press
Washington
Joseph M. Dixon
Roosevelt Progressive Party
High Court Hearings Advance in Walton Case
Supreme court hearings on former Oklahoma Governor Walton's appeal from federal court rulings were advanced to April 2. The case proceeds at the Capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Associated I’ress
Washington
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Mississippi House Supports Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms
Jackson reports a committee favorably recommended employing an assistant sergeant-at-arms in the Mississippi House. The action was advanced on February 25 in Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Jackson
Miss
Mississippi House
Old-Time Faith NEEDED Billy Sunday Tells Hearers
Billy Sunday spoke at the Saenger theatre urging old time faith in the Bible and warning against modern life’s materialism. He mixed humor with sharp hits on orthodoxy and social trends, urging devotion over wealth and pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday
Also Mentioned on This Page
News Star
General Dawes
Ruhr
Cox
Senate Committee
Heads Antis
Picture Theatre
Obregon
Mexico
Harris & Ewing
William Henry Harrison
Margaret Harrison
B. E. Harrison
Madoo
Rockwell
Leopold
Saenger Theatre
BE. FB Hayward
Episcopal Church
Wallace Clift
Presbyterian Church
Frank Tripp
First Baptist Church
Shreveport
News-Star Telephones
News-Star
Judson W. Smith
Ouisuit
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