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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
3
The Senate considers amendments to a ration bill amid protests over drastic limits on essential foods and possible imprisonment for noncompliance. The bill advances toward final passage as the House and Senate debate price fixing and administration of food supply with support from key grocers and agricultural representatives.
The article recounts a postwar graduation with speakers stressing national responsibility and humanity. Miss Breard lauds women feeding millions, and the High School chorus presents Italy and America’s call to duty. Rev. K. Means inspires with a vision of life, while Dr. Newman awards diplomas and honors. Class roll lists graduates.
Federal agents arrest six more suspects after detaining three at the courthouse. Osceola and Topeka figures include Leonora Warenson a public school teacher and Eva Harding a Topeka political candidate among those arraigned before Federal Commissioner Harry A. Arnold with bonds set at five thousand dollars each. The group faces charges over anti draft activity and distribution of noncompliance circulars and is to pursue habeas corpus in St Louis.
Boy Scouts troop number 2 will meet at the Armory at seven o clock instead of hiking. The change aims to keep members safe and engaged with indoor activities.
With four days until draft registration, the Department of Justice plans to use all means to curb anti draft activity. Arrests have occurred in New York Columbus Chicago Topeka Milwaukee Kansas City and other cities as part of the crackdown by federal authorities.
Monroe Military Aid Society appeals for funds to buy needed supplies for Company D members. Only two donations have arrived: ten dollars and five dollars, leaving $105 to reach the target. Mrs J St Frizzell, president, urges quick contributions of any size, with acknowledgments to all donors.
President Wilson issued a proclamation warning all persons leaving the country to evade registration that they face prosecution and military service upon returning to the United States.
The New Orleans market reports spots at 21.44 with high 21.41 and 1.86 sen. Various prices listed include Caen firm and numerous figures for sales 1615, low and close levels around 20.37 to 21.82. The data show broad price levels and daily movements in cotton trading.
New York on Friday June 1 1917 shows Spot prices at 22.65 with steady moves. Vesty futures rise with July at 22.95 21.59 22.39 and Oct at 21.93 21.20. December futures quote 23.81 21.39.
H R Speed's Daily Cotton Letter notes government crop reports show a 69.5 condition, the lowest for this period. New York port closure rumors and fighting in Russia sparked a bullish wave, with prices up about 82 points from the day’s low. Officials expect a three week late crop with possible high prices next season due to drought and labor shortages.
An enthusiastic regular monthly gathering of the North Louisiana Agricultural Society was held at the Experiment Station in Calhoun Thoreday. Jh. M. Jackson C. E. W and J. A. Givens spoke on agricultural topics. Postmaster J. T. Bryant of Monroe urged farmers to buy Liberty Bonds and many applications were requested.
British aircraft dropped many tons of bombs on Ostend Zeebrugge and Bruges according to London dispatches dated June 1. The raids hit coastal targets in Belgium, with reports noting extensive bombing and damage.
Rev. Raleigh Wright of Ruston Louisiana with Rev. J M Brooks of Grayson conducts a revival at the Columbia Baptist church. An afternoon storehouse service in T A Meredith's store drew curiosity crowds and stirred plans for a second service at Rogers Bros dry goods store amid rising local interest.
A Christiana dispatch quotes Norway's foreign minister stating German submarines sank the sailing vessel Aster of 1,153 tons gross and steamships Glyn about 258 tons and Fridtjof Nansen of 2,197 tons.
Sheriff T A Grant announces a writ of fieri facias sale in the Sixth District Court. On June 16 1917 between legal hours at the Monroe Court House front steps, all accounts receivable and choses in action held by the defendant will be offered for sale to satisfy the writ and costs. Credit terms up to one year.
Lost near the post office a bunch of keys. Return to Maer Company for a reward. Also advertisements list for sale and rent items including Vive room modern horse on Crammeont street and a four room cottage on Ouachita avenue. Address for inquiries Mre FE. A Porter phone 647. WANTED a competent stenographer to start immediately J M Munholland corner Jackson and Grammont streets. Rent: two furnished rooms at 17 North Seventh.
Six miles west of Gainesville Texas communication is cut off after a tornado last night badly damaging the town. Reports say the extent of destruction is unknown and residents are assessing damage.
Washington reports the administration bill on espionage is back with a conference committee. House instructions push to remove the censorship section from the act.
Copenhagen dispatches to German papers say the Hungarian crisis appears to push toward dissolving parliament and new elections.
The Department of Agriculture said the cotton crop condition was 69.5 percent of normal for May 25, the lowest on record for that date. Florida 76 Mississippi 66 Louisiana 74. Cold in April and May hurt cotton severely.
Washington reports the Itia mission and American officials nearing approval of another $100,000,000 loan to Italy for June. Italy is expected to join a proposed common purchasing agency with the allies.
Lord Davenport the food controller issues an elaborate order regulating sale and prices of meat and live animals. The order bans speculative re sales and robbing transactions and specifies permissible profits for dealers on carcass costs.
Premier Ribot told the Chamber of Deputies the government would not facilitate the voyage of French Socialists to the International Socialist Congress in Stockholm.
Senator Proussard protested to the Senate Finance committee against a half cent per pound sugar tax. He warned the Louisiana sugar industry would suffer and urged repeal of drawbacks on imported raw materials re exported after manufacture.
Tremors lasting over two hours were recorded by Georgetown University seismograph on Thursday morning. They began at 3 57, peaked at 4 20, and ended at 6 o'clock with an estimated epicenter about 4,000 miles distant.
President Wilson has accepted an invitation to address the United Confederate Veterans during their Washington reunion starting Monday. He will speak Tuesday and be escorted to the convention hall by A. P. Hillcamp of Petersburg, Virginia. Tulsa citizens ratified a plan to push for the 1918 reunion and travel on a special train through Memphis, Corinth, Chattanooga, Bristol, Roanoke, and Lynchburg.
A pasted column lists donations and memberships for several local groups including D. Fund Fort Miro Chapter D A R Young Woman's Auxiliary and Grace Church Guild with amounts shown. An advertisement touts Van-Lax for liver health and general wellness followed by a Dec 191? notarization fragment for Ouachita Parish with public official names.
Louisiana charter filed for a Monroe company to buy sell and hold real and personal property with 100000 capital stock and 7 member board of directors. Organization lasts 99 years unless dissolved and provisions cover stock issuance governance bylaws and liquidation.
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