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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
3
Telegraphic and telephone communication between Italy and France has been interrupted since early this morning. The Associated Press dispatch from Paris offers no reasons for the outage, noting uncertainty whether weather or other causes are involved.
Washington authorities report steamship companies asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for freight rate increases in line with anticipated railroad fare raises. The request aims to adjust ocean freight in proportional steps to railroad boosts.
The Newfound and food control board takes over sugar sales and sets the price at thirty cents per pound. The rate will be stabilized at least through year end.
Rev. C. D. Atkinson, presiding elder of the Monroe district, travels to Mansfield for the Epworth League Assembly of the state now convening in its second annual session. Rev. James B. Grambling of Shreveport presides. over 125 attendees expected.
In Omaha the Alliance Francaise divides over war-bride led French classes. Madame Borgium says emphasis on parties harms serious study. Dr. Despecter argues social events draw members to learn conversational Parisian French and literature.
In San Francisco the mint workers face sixteen hour shifts to meet the rising demand for silver coinage. The article notes the favoring of silver coins over paper money, a trend seen especially in Philadelphia and San Francisco.
The Ouachita River, after a period of rising levels, is reported falling this morning with a gauge reading of 40.8 feet.
Senator Hi ram Johnson told a capacity Chicago audience the Republican party must not hide on the treaty issue and should present a clean proposal to the country this year. He attacked the press and party leaders, urged repeal of war laws, defended defection from 1912, and warned against signing the League of Nations covenant. Senator Borah supported Johnson's stance on sovereignty.
Classified notices show items lost including a light bay horse and a pink cameo brooch, rewards offered. Rentals include furnished front room and two unfurnished rooms to a couple. Items for sale include a Saxon 6 car, a Mosler safe, a concrete mixer, a concrete lot, and a second hand bicycle. Also seeks a wanted ad for invalid chair and stenographer with contact details.
F C Harrington sells 275 acres of oil and gas leases in Ouachita parish to Valverde Oil Properties Incorporated for thirty dollars and other valuable considerations. Eighty acres sit in 19-18N-1E, 145 acres in 10-18N-1E, and 50 acres in 30-18N-1F.
Washington reports General Pershing intends to retire from active service within a few months unless new circumstances justify remaining in the army. He gave no details on his intended activities after retirement. Vienna sees violent demonstrations over high living costs with police intervention and several fights. Seven people are reported killed and many wounded. San Francisco hosts the trial of Jack Dempsey and Jack Kearns on conspiracy to evade the selective service act, set to begin today in U S district court. Mexico City confirms rumors of Minister of Finance Salvador Alvarado resigning from Huerta's provisional government.
Baton Rouge June 8 The blue sky law aimed at oil stock promoters is introduced in the house by Representative Simon Parent. The measure would require permits for all stock promoters in Louisiana and imposes five year terms and a 5000 dollar fine for violations. A state bank examiner would supervise checks on oil companies. The bill follows Arkansas Kansas and Ohio models and aims to curb bunco schemes.
C. E. Davis, a bee specialist with the state department of agriculture in Baton Rouge, is due in Monroe on June 18 19 and 20 to aid parish farmers with their bee operations.
Henry G. Roth and George Wortz arrived in San Francisco after Malay bandits robbed them at Singapore, slashed Roth with a kris, and cut the Briton’s nose. They faced forced shoe removal in Rangoon and were robbed of money and sapphires valued at $10,000 on a Saigon steamer.
New York reports that the navy tested hydrophones on the destroyer Breckinridge, a listening device with 48 receivers in the bow to detect distant ships and shoals. Officials say it could reveal water depth and near shore hazards, aiding steering in fog and crowded harbors.
Selma Lagerlof, the Swedish novelist, becomes the first woman elected to the Swedish Academy and the only woman to win the Nobel Prize in literature.
Mrs. Helen B. Hight, New Orleans only woman barber, operates a no tip shop. She argues women make better barbers due to a lighter touch.
The text notes that grains ripen earlier in Norway than in southern Europe due to long summer days and short nights in the north.
An English medical scientist recommends a museum visit as an excellent remedy for scholars' brain-fag, suggesting intellectual refresh through exposure to art and history. The remark highlights museums as therapeutic spaces for scholars and students.
L L Smith's Daily Cotton Letter from New Orleans discusses world carryover of American cotton at season end July 31st, forecasting a smaller carryover and stronger European buying. It notes France resumes operations in the Silk district, rising exports to Germany Belgium France Spain and Italy, and warns of potential shortages if crops fail to improve. Also includes a Sheriff sale notice for an Oakland automobile in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana set for June 19 1920 with terms cash.
Archaeologists report a striking buffalo motif with oversized horns in newly uncovered Algeria rock art. A math aside notes a doubling coin sequence would reach nearly 3 million dollars after 81 days, illustrating exponential growth.
The new government has tendered its resignation to President Ebert who asked it to stay in office provisionally. The president urged Chancellor Mueller to act so the results of Sunday's parliamentary election can be established quickly and the Reichstag summoned at the earliest possible date.
A mining shaft in Sombrerete Mexico lies near the Tropic of Cancer and on June 21 at noon the sun reaches the bottom, illuminating the shaft to a vertical depth of about 1100 feet.
Public libraries in London hide racing news before shelving newspapers for reading, masking sports updates from patrons. The practice covers race results and related coverage, limiting access to recent sporting information in reading rooms.
W M Smith has filed a provisional account and tableaux of debts as administrator of the succession of Mrs Celeste Newman in the Sixth Judicial District Court Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Oppositions must be filed within ten days from the date hereof to contest the account before approval and homologation by the clerk. Dawkins and Dawkins attorneys. Date June 8, 1920 Monroe Louisiana.
A new hotel at 500 DeSiard Street promotes large clean single rooms with hot and cold baths lobby reading and writing desk for only $1.00 a day and up. Families can call 785-W for rates and bookings.
The city warns that digging cutting or moving dirt from sidewalks or streets without a written permit signed by the Mayor, or removing curb or failing to repair after permit, violates Monroe ordinances and will be vigorously prosecuted under 8-101.
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