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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1919
Page
1
Pars January 26 President Wilson was the guest of the French senate and addressed the chamber. The senate welcomed the president and his ideas as he spoke on democratic ideals and international cooperation.
A report notes a promising discovery at Jagosfonta in the Orange River Colony. The find involves a 20-A watt bine Sehite diamond reportedly among notable finds and may rank among historic diamonds.
Paris reports the American delegation at the peace conference is considering establishing an embassy in Germany. The mission would not report to German authorities and would not be accredited to a German government. Its aim is to gather direct reliable information on conditions in Berlin provinces.
Paria reports neutrals express dissatisfaction over a league of nations outlined by belligerents alone. Informal discussions about protests rise, but formal action remains uncertain.
Copenhagen dispatches report rioting in Berlin last night aimed at ballot boxes during Sunday’s election. Spartacans were repelled in several areas including Wil
Memphis Street Railway Company handed to receivers by Federal district court on a petition by company attorneys. TH Tapetier named president and Prank Elgin listed as attorney receivers.
Red Cross urges all possible volunteers to call for work now to finish this month's tasks before February allotment. Headquarters are at the old Ouachita National Bank corner St John and DeSiard Streets. All refugees and knitting duties that are out must be in by the stated deadline.
The funeral of Father Ludovic Enaut, longtime Monroe priest, drew a large crowd as services were held at St. Matthew's Church and the Catholic Cemetery. Born in Vitrey France in 1845, Enaut organized the St Francis Sanitarium and donated heavily to its construction, serving in civic roles and founding the Peoples Homestead and Savings Association. He died after years of devoted service, leaving a lasting impact on the community and church.
Mrs. Frank P. Stubbs received a Sunday message announcing the arrival of her husband Colonel Stubbs in New York and she left that afternoon to join him. Press dispatches mention a trench mortar battalion returning from Camp Beauregard.
Washington January 20 The South Carolina insurance broker and licensing act was declared unconstitutional by the supreme court.
Reports from Coblenz dated January 19 indicate conservatives dominated the elected delegates to the national assembly in the American zone, with radicals drawing little support among German voters.
London report summarizes a Berlin wireless dispatch detailing a proposed German constitution. It preserves the empire as a federation of its former states and adds territories choosing to join under self-determination guidelines. Hugo Preuss and other constitutional authorities helped draft the document.
Mrs. Fred Gleckier died at the sanitarium last Tuesday from burns suffered Monday at her rural home on the Natchitoches road. Her dress caught fire after she fled an open flame while her husband, bedridden with influenza, tried to help. He brought her back inside, but she succumbed to injuries despite medical care.
Berlin January 19 Associated Press reports a flood of election dodgers hand bills and leaflets as the socialist campaign moves the government machine. Independent socialists hold public meetings and avoid printed material. Government deploys seven divisions of troops to protect polling places. Voters turnout described as earthy. Four Score Years and Ten Boston Ex Mayor Hart marks his 90th birthday in good health. He ran for mayor five times, served thrice, and was Boston postmaster under Harrison.
Berne Jan 20 The German government sent a note to the Russian Bolshevik government protesting aid given the Spartacans. It declares it has irrefutable proofs of Bolshevik attitude and says revolutions aimed at overthrowing the German people were financed by money supplied by Russian authorities.
Washington January 20 practically all army corps division commanders of the American expeditionary forces together with the heads of the staff departments have been awarded distinguished service medals by aes Pete
Paris dispatch reports the Supreme Council of the Peace Congress addressed the Russian situation at today's session. French ambassador Joseph Nowlens attended and gave an address. The next meeting is slated for tomorrow at 4:34 PM with Danish minister M Scavenius expected to speak.
Washington January 20. Palestine with trade routes by rail and caravans across Persia is opened again to American export and import trade under War Trade Board order. All import restrictions on Egyptian cotton have also been removed.
Eminent jurists urge international tribunal for crimes of the former German ruler. They argue extradition cannot be refused and propose The Hague or a new international court for states that fought Germany. The report says war crimes, not political crimes, justify penal responsibility beyond national courts.
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