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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1918
Page
3
A fund raised by the Associated Charities for a ten year old paralytic boy has risen to 60.50 after a 29.50 addition since Saturday. The goal remains at 160. Subscriptions are acknowledged by The News Star and a list of donors is provided.
Residents urge authorities to revoke permits and remove occupants under threat of action. Mr Bryant of Oak Street cites year long trouble and district closure as context while postmaster warns of rising issues. Henderson on Fifth and Olive describes street as worst area with autos passing front of habitable homes, prompting calls for decisive steps.
An 1890s style mail order pitch urges readers to send a 25 cent stamp to Ploughical Co Dept 35 Memphis for a large full sized ointment. It claims many agents earn a living representing the product and asks readers to request one deal.
Collier McCaleb fourteen year old son of Dr. J C McCaleb received a severe shock and was slightly burned when he touched metallic surfaces causing a short circuit on street car No 25 on the Lee avenue line Sunday. It was necessary to take the trolley off the wire to relieve the shock and the boy was overcome for a short time but had fully recovered today. Street Car No 383 on the Tron Mountain belt line and a delivery truck from Rosenbloom's tailor shop collided at Calypso and Jackson streets about noon today but no damage was reported.
Citizens and clergy press to shut down immoral boarding houses in Monroe Louisiana after reports of prostitution and venereal disease linked to the district. Mayor Apgar and police pledge action once evidence is presented as revival of anti vice campaign gains support from community leaders.
Citizens in Monroe listen as local leaders push a campaign against vice and vagrancy. A vote supports banning transport of people for immoral purposes and calls for mayor action on vagrants and immorality across bridges.
Mr B B McClendon of Shreveport has accepted the role of secretary treasurer at Monroe Furniture Co. The vacancy followed Hl K Touchstone’s resignation.
A young Black man named Jim Johnson drowned while bathing in the Lenwil Saw Mill pond Saturday evening. Johnson worked at Lenwil mill and was among several bathers when he disappeared, presumed seized by cramps before his body was recovered.
Wanted 100000 sacks of all kinds in good condition. Highest prices paid. Contact M Kaplan & Son by phone 1223. Also line notes two missing items: a stolen Liberty bond No 1117169 for 50 dollars with a reward of 5.96 for return and a found Ford tire on a rim with pickup at Benson's stable.
Reports today say all but one local barber shop displayed union cards, yielding to workmen demands for higher prices and 65 percent commissions instead of 60. M G Spaugh kept open shop with unchanged prices. three workers quit, two remained, and prices mostly rose by 10 cents on several services.
Trial of the city bond suit involving Henry Bernstein and others to block a 600000 dollar municipal improvement bond issue was set for this afternoon in district court. The case raises questions on the legality of the election and has strong local interest. London tribunal rules MPs are exempt from military service as performing "work of national importance" after three weeks of deliberation.
Special report from New Orleans notes third district disappointment in John M Parker who was expected to run for senator. Without late candidates the district may back Hall overwhelmingly. Bystanders pose if Pleasant or Jared Y Sanders enter the race. Hall is praised as a longtime ally who defended sugar interests. Also, Lt. Lloyd Surghnor returns home on leave from Camp Beauregard after a promotion to first lieutenant.
Police said they still did not know the whereabouts of FF. M. Hutchens, booked Friday night on charge of conducting a disorderly house on Jefferson street. Representatives of the Anti-Vice Committee have been securing testimony of women who stayed at Hutchens price as to the character of house he conducted.
Supt. Joe Mangham of the street railway asks Mayor Apgar to protest delays caused by U. S. and P. trains blocking the Second street crossing. He says the crossing was blocked 22 minutes Saturday night, though only 5 minutes are allowed.
In Chicago on Monday June 10 1918 corn futures show varied closes with prices around 1.40 for high 1.36 for low and notable shifts. Trading activity details like 726-8 and 68 3-8 appear in the report reflecting minor fluctuations.
New Orleans reports show better cables and higher option levels aided by scattered showers and limited farm labor shortages in the cotton region. Light to moderate rain in northern swathes plus Texas and Oklahoma fair weather could raise crop prospects, while weevils appear in several states and USDA reviews foresee generally favorable conditions barring heavy rains.
City Court disposed of several cases today including William Joule for dangerous behavior, Jessie Johnson for fighting, with a $12.50 fee. Pending week end filings include B. Ross for fighting and E N Lor sheim for running onto a street car and discharging passengers, and A M Thornton for allowing a vicious dog to run at large.
Deputy Sheriff Roper and Policeman Stevens arrested a Black woman at Lenwis on shoplifting charges. She is booked as Carrie Bailey aka Carrie Jones, with Myrtle Burnett possibly her real name.
Eight Ouachita registrants with mechanical knowledge who volunteered for special training will depart at 6 25 p m June 14 for New Orleans to attend training at Tulane.
Police Inspector Heap and Postmaster Bryant announce a 1918 order under the Attorney General's directive requiring German alien females aged 14 and older in the Western Judicial District to register. Registration runs June 17 to June 26 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., with local police chiefs and postmasters designated as registrars and four photos required. Noncompliance carries penalties including detention for the war duration.
Gladwell of Watoga West Virginia testifies that starting at age 15 Cardui eased severe headaches backache and bearing down pains. After three bottles she improved and now has three children and no doctor visits for female troubles. Cardui is urged for nervous weakness headaches and related ailments.
Notary public records amendment of charter for The Bienville Lumber Company Limited filed by Jet Kent and J R Mitchell. Stockholders on April 16 1918 voted to amend rewrite and readopt Articles I WW FV and VI. Articles set name duration powers purpose including saw mill timber rail lines general commerce and farming with authorized capital stock 250000 dollars in 2500 shares. Location Monroe Ouachita Parish Louisiana with conditions for subscription and payment. witness signatures included.
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