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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1925
Page
1
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Shreveport July 1 Defense rested at noon in the trial of R L Parker a 40 year old local jeweler on a manslaughter charge connected to the death of David M Lide age 67 a traveling salesman who died after an attack in Parker store last April Parker says Lide died from striking head on a showcase and floor as he fell following a light blow Parker did not testify This afternoon will hold rebuttal testimony and arguments with a verdict expected tonight.
Monroe Kiwanians held National Defense Day at the Tuesday luncheon in Hotel Monroe. Secretary Donald F. Walker of the Chamber of Commerce urged preparedness and a Thursday trip to Alexandria to support the joint program. The speech outlined U S service branches and their coordination, with musical interludes by Mildred Morton and Olive Leigh Myatt teams.
A destructive storm struck heavy hail and high winds across Ouachita area. Reports from Mrs. S E Griswold near Jim Foss place recount shattered windows and hail three inches deep, with crop damage including watermelons, tomatoes, corn, and sweet potatoes. Other farms eight miles southwest report ruined melons and damaged cotton leaves.
Judge Charles Schulze ordered police to arrest traffic violators and hold them in jail until they post bond rather than issue citations. About 200 to 300 untried traffic cases fill the city court docket. Bail set at 25 dollars for minor offenses and 100 dollars for injury accidents. drunk driving bonds set by the judge. Bonds redeemable at the next Wednesday court session with failures to appear leading to forfeiture.
New York July 1 The World reports in a series on childhood discipline that spanking was common in the Rockefeller family. John D Sr and John D Jr both recall parental palm and grandfatherly ministrations. Both say they are not worse for the experience and do not credit it for their success.
SCRANTON Pa July 1 AI A per capita assessment on 158 00 anthracite miners during July and August of possibly at least 200 00 to assist bituminous coal miners during unemployment was recommended to the executive boards of districts 1 7 and 9 by the anthracite districts scale convention today the exact amount was left to the boards.
A suit to test the Woods Brothers Construction Company of Lincoln Nebraska against a Mississippi seawall contract worth 2 million dollars will be filed by MacDougald Construction Company of Atlanta Georgia early next week in Gulfport. A temporary injunction to halt payments to Woods will be sought pending the case.
Nashville Tenn July 1 AP James G Stahlman takes over general management of the Nashville Banner as vice president and executive director after 12 years with the editorial department and as city editor since 1918 following Major E B Stahlmann’s retirement.
Two robbers bound Fred J. Gottlieb and two others in the Republic Building salesroom in Chicago. They escaped with jewelry reported valued at 150000 dollars.
Birmingham July 1 Senator Oscar W Underwood announced he will not seek re election to the United States Senate when his current term ends He plans to retire from politics and may devote time to writing He will spend part of each year at a Washington area country home and the rest in Birmingham The retirement opens the field for next year with candidates including E Kilby Hugo Black L B Musgrove Judge Mayfield J H Bankhead W B Oliver and Sanford Mullins
Four Mayflower Hotel staffers in Washington were arrested on prohibition violations after serving a banquet for 17 guests with allegedly pre Volstead drinks. Menda was charged with delivering a bottle and collecting 11 dollars. The hotel president said violations would lead to dismissal and noted temptations among large staffs.
The resolutions committee of the National Education Association will not submit to the annual convention here any resolution on evolution. This decision came as a surprise to U. W. Lamkin and Mary K. Mo. delegates.
A three year old riding with four other children on the back seat fell from the auto between Jennings and Roanoke on the Old Spanish Trail. The incident went unnoticed for about 20 miles until the family reached LaCassine where the bruised child was picked up and cared for before the parents found him.
Commander Henry K Curran called the 1924 immigration statute a success as one year of its quota system passed. Ellis Island showed a quieter scene with few arrivals and empty corridors while the immigration center prepared for a gradual acclimation of new entrants and improved immigrant quality.
Paris July 1 It is understood the French government plans to inform the United States of its desire to start talks in Washington for settlement of its debt. Foreign Minister Shand may send instructions to M Daeshner the French American in Washington.
In Hattiesburg Mississippi voters approved replacing electric street cars with motor buses by 17 to 1 after a new registration reduced turnout. The Hattiesburg Traction Company, now owned by The Mississippi Company, already operates two motor buses and will abandon electric street cars once another bus arrives. This makes Hattiesburg the first Mississippi city to switch to bus transport.
Clarksville Tennessee July 1 Frank Bowler 30 a grocery man married and father of five is jailed after an inquest into the death of Louise Griffin 19 Bowler says she shot herself while en route to lunch for his birthday she was in good spirits and reportedly said she would shoot herself Bowler quotes her as saying she did not mean what to do and kept driving to a creek ford Bowler was arrested after visiting a physician’s home and an undertaker’s office Miss Griffin had worked at a cigar factory and both of her parents were dead
President Coolidge resumes vacation at the summer White House in Swampscott Massachusetts after a cross country trip to Plymouth Vermont for his ailing father. Secretary Sanders handles duties at Lynn and plans focus on Friday address in Cambridge for Washingtons 150th Army command anniversary.
Chicago July 1 AP Hearing on the will of Billy McClintock was continued to Friday by Judge Henry M. Horner on motion of Robert M. Stoll, counsel for William D. Shepietl, a beneficiary. Stoll argued his client had just been acquitted of the charge ordering McClintock and was unprepared for the hearing. Dr J yamjor, counsel for Billy's relatives, opposed the continuance.
A Doheny Times interview reveals naval fears of Pacific war and how Robison urged the Elk Hills lease. The piece covers Doheny’s trial in October for conspiracy with Fall and the contention that naval oil reserves were kept secret to safeguard national defense.
New York July 1 big A P serious labor crisis threatens US and Great Britain coal industries. John L. Lewis accuses private interests of undermining the Jacksonville agreement and hints a national shutdown of soft coal mines may occur. In Britain owners threaten to terminate the current pact on July 31 and may seek a new agreement.
Construction began in New Orleans on a new eighteen story Masonic temple costing 1 127 000 dollars. It will rise on the site of the recently demolished predecessor that stood as a landmark for years.
River stage data shows Cairo at 20.8 with stationary Mississippi readings at Memphis 14.4 and Vicksburg 18.6 up 0.4. New Orleans 2.6 rises 0.8 percent, Shreveport 7.8 falls 0.1, Alexandria 4.9 falls 0.2, and Amden 3.4 notes 18 and 15 aye.
A Monroe News-Star want ad has attracted a reply from Fredericton Canada, showing buyers beyond local bounds. The letter requests land details including section and township and notes prior travel to Arizona, illustrating cross border interest and the paper’s broader reach.
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