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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1925
Page
1
Winter storm roared along the Atlantic seaboard driving 15 foot waves at Atlantic City and crippling traffic from Baltimore to Washington. New York saw 10 inches of wet snow and a 35 mph gale. Despite 700 plows 600 trucks and 13,000 shovelers, streets remained badly clogged.
Four ocean liners run overdue as gales and heavy seas slow Atlantic traffic. Adriatic due Tuesday, Assyria already six days late, Mount Clay two days late, Paris about a day late. U S S Arkansas and ten destroyers delayed on winter maneuvers. Belbeck, Alooloo, Dahomey, Carcati among vessels reported in trouble with throttle, grounding, or unclear plights.
Hunters returning from Catahoula Lake report hundreds of wild ducks dead or dying in a section of Catahoula Parish from an undetermined cause. They called an expert from the conservation department to investigate conditions. Many sick ducks have been captured and warning issued not to eat ducks from Catahoula until the cause is known.
Washington Jan 3 General debate on the annual war department appropriation bill carrying 331 000 000 was in order in the house today Leaders hoped for speedy consideration and to send it to the senate by mid next week if possible With four supply bills already cleared the war department measure is the fifth to be reported to the house by the appropriations committee No senate action yet on these bills though another supply measure the treasury post office bill was reported from committee yesterday.
The Monroe and West Monroe News-Star announces a new system starting January 1 where paper carriers collect all subscription money. It replaces the previous group system and makes each carrier responsible for payments. The newspaper asks city subscribers to pay promptly to aid the transition and support the carriers.
France declares it will not repudiate any debts or contracts after an American uproar over a war debt remark. Finance Minister Clementel said the misinterpreted claim concerned political debt, while Premier Herriot told Ambassador Herrick France never intended to repudiate its debt to the United States and that its signature remains sacred.
Thomas O. Harris of Baton Rouge states he is not a candidate for the state auditor post to replace Justin F. Denechaud. He notes the auditor’s duties include serving on boards and argues New Orleans has stronger claims to the vacancy. He recalls they were political rivals but lifelong friends.
Three DeRidder high school teachers Miss Olive Hester Miss Tris Robertson and Miss Josephine Stumberg completed a Christmas vacation hobo trip from Baton Rouge to DeRidder covering 200 miles for under $2 each. They rode when possible and hiked the rest, aided by friendly drivers and hotel stopovers, planning a westward trip next summer a la hobo.
Rhode Island Republican senators who fled the state during a protracted Senate session and a bromine gas incident returned home as the General Assembly adjourned. The group sheltered in Rutland Massachusetts, hiring guards and creating a close community, while Rhode Island voters later rewarded many with a landslide victory in the new legislative year.
New Orleans Jan 3 The Department of Conservation will issue an order within a week or ten days to cut gas use by carbon black plants in north Louisiana nearly in half from about 400 million to 275 million cubic feet daily. Governor Fuqua supports safeguarding gas supply as the conservation department studies the situation with carbon black interests and Everett. The reduction is expected to be implemented smoothly.
Montreal, Jan 3. Nine people perish as fire sweeps through three dwellings in two city sections. Six die in Steagathe Lane houses including five children. three others burn ward. In north Montreal two girls and a boy die in a Tay lor owned home. Names include Rene Thouin 12 Romeo Thouin 3 Cecile Thouin 9 Emeline Thouin 6 Lionel Brault 9 and an unidentified woman and three children.
SHREVEPORT La Jan 3 Poll tax payments in Caddo parish for 1924 totalled 15 437 including all remittances postmarked before midnight December 31 an increase of 1 273 over the 1923 record it is officially announced.
Arrangements completed for the initial Rainbow Special run from Monroe to Kansas City and New Orleans. About thirty from Monroe signed up, with Rotary members and widespread civic officials among passengers. The schedule tightens Monroe’s 24 hour link to KC and trims return trip time by about five hours.
Mount Vernon Illinois January 8 Judge J C Kern overruled a motion for a new trial for Mrs Elsie Sweetin and the deposed pastor Reverend Lawrence M Hight convicted of poisoning Wilford Sweetin The judge sentenced the man to life imprisonment and the woman to thirty five years in prison
After 25 years of logging at Long Bell Lumber Bonami near DeRidder the department cut its last tree and signed off at 8 06 this morning. The final tree stood near the site of the first felled tree and is estimated to be 248 years old.
Police report $100000 in bonds from the Rondout Illinois mail robbery are in federal hands as investigators probe who knew more about the stolen securities. A $79000 discovery west of Little Rock followed a $21000 recovery here, with ties to Herbert Holliday. Names of involved parties span Little Rock, Chicago and Memphis, with fugitives serving sentences for the hold up.
City Council ordered a special election for March 3 1925 to fill the vacancy from H R Speed’s resignation. S L Caspari elected Registrar of Voters to succeed the late Jas Rabun and will open registration for new qualified voters. Existing city voters need not re register. Democratic primary planned for early February with registration closed 30 days before each election. Voters must register 30 days before both parish and city elections.
Federal Judge Rufug E. Foster wins appointment to the fifth circuit court of appeals to replace Judge King who retires for ill health. Judge Dawkins will fill the district bench temporarily. U S Attorney Louis H. Burns is viewed as Foster’s likely successor, with Wayne G. Borah expected to become U S attorney. Foster, born May 22 1871 in Mathews County Virginia, has long served in Louisiana and the Canal Zone. He is a Republican and member of several professional and social groups.
MAGNOLIA Miss January 3 George Mackie on trial for the August killings of Mrs William Bolian and Harry Tarver on the Bolian farm near Summit was to testify today about the double slaying and the wounding of 15 year old Fannie Bolian The state rested after five orphaned children testified their mother was shot and Tarver killed They described Mackie fatally wounding Tarver killing Mrs Bolian and holding Fannie as she fought back The case seemed headed for a late jury submission
Gretna La Jan 3 The Union Trust and Savings Bank opened its business as the first labor bank in Louisiana. The report notes a cautious start and describes the new bank as serving workers and unions in Gretna and nearby areas.
Alpena Mich Jan 3 Mrs Edna Scott to testify in her own defense in a divorce suit filed by Congressman Frank D Scott of Michigan s eleventh district The plaintiff s case closed the defense opened with depositions the congressman testifying about alleged 1922 indiscretions while Scott was campaigning in Michigan and she in Washington supported by secretary Miss Jane Kennedy Other depositions testified to Mrs Scott s housekeeping ability and thrift and friend Joanna Fuchs claimed the congressman admitted losing 1500 gambling while Mrs Scott alleged her husband squandered funds on gambling The defense presented witnesses from Washington and Cheboygan and the case centers on allegations of extramarital familiarity and financial losses.
Special to the News Star reports traffic over the Ouachita River bridge at Columbia resumed yesterday with the first car passing at three. Repairs began last August under the Louisiana Highway Commission and the ferry service by T. A. Meredith operated since December was arranged by the police jury. Despite heavy approaches from recent rains, Meredith provided good service during low water. A south town bridge replacement will be ready early next week, avoiding a detour and allowing gravel travel from Monroe to Alexandria.
Som Kim, a lone Chinese resident of Hattiesburg, asked District Attorney Alexander Currie for legal guidance on invoking Oriental gods to avenge the poisoning of his driver’s horse. Police were alerted after the incident and the attorney advised him to proceed within the law.
Ned Harvey, held in Orange Texas after surrendering, says he killed J Springer and A Byrd in self defense. He will not resist extradition and will be brought to Lake Charles Tuesday, with lawyers to be chosen, as officials cite courthouse delays and prisoner transport arrangements. Three shots struck Springer, Byrd, and a third man Sacks as Harvey reportedly reloaded, with eye witnesses few and gunfire described as rapid and deadly.
Senate and House convene at noon with a war department appropriation bill. The American Association for the Advancement of Science hosts sessions and related events in Washington reflecting ongoing congressional and scientific activities.
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