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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
3
Secretary Colby on behalf of the U S government offered a verbal apology to the British ambassador for the burning of the British flag in Washington by Irish women last week. Officials will wait for official reports from District of Columbia authorities before a formal apology to the British government.
A June 7 report outlines the GOP convention history noting Chicago as a frequent host with seventeen total conventions since 1856. It highlights June timing, missing May since 1868, and lists presidents and vice presidents connected to nominee fates and assassinations.
Monroe edges Delhi 6 to 4 as Pepper earns the win with 9 strikeouts and 1 walk. Wiggers Daughtry and Gladney collect two hits each, with Gladney and Miller among the 2 base hits. Defensive double plays and timely baserunning key the victory in 1 hour 55 minutes.
A long list of local ads includes an 1918 Oldsmobile seven passenger with oversize pistons, new tires, and good engine. several houses and lots for sale with terms. two unfurnished rooms wanted. rental rooms. a Briscoe roadster for sale. a U S Army goods sale with tents and uniforms. a high class salesman wanted. two women canvassers needed. adding machine and roll top desk items. gas stove range refrigerator and bedroom set for sale. Locations include Monroe and Breard Street with Box numbers and phone references.
Railway men in Berlin vow to refuse to transport trains carrying French troops to Poland as France presents the demand to the German government. Paris gives Turkey an extra fifteen days to answer peace terms from the Allies with a due date of June 25. In Indianapolis the Associated Advertising Club of the World hears that advertising lowers consumer costs by avoiding new taxes and helps market standards and distribution.
Louisiana readers heard three proposed best sellers for the U S senatorial race at the Democratic state convention in Baton Rouge. J Y Sanders accused the G O P of incompetence while Edwin Broussard warned of population decline and urged party unity.
A passage notes a drift in U S politics from self government toward radicalism with only red elements allowed. Caffery touches lightly on plans for running the country smoothly and hints at more fluent discussion of reconstruction in the near future.
Delegates arrive for the National Republican Convention in Chicago while Bainbridge Colby to deliver the Carnegie Institute address in Pittsburgh. Dempsey faces draft evasion trial in San Francisco. Iowa holds a general primary with Republican contests only. Canadian Manufacturers' Association meets in British Columbia. AFL convention opens in Montreal. Travelers Protective Association in Portland. North Carolina Bankers' Association meet in Rocky Mount with VP Marshall speaking.
An advertisement touts Wizard Oil as a fast-acting remedy for rheumatism back pain and muscle soreness, and as an antiseptic for cuts burns bites and stings. Wizard Liver Whips are promoted as pleasant pink pills for constipation and headaches with a money back guarantee.
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