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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
6
Western Union operators quit but were replaced by telegraphers from other sections. N. & Church, Postal manager, says 17 operators are on duty and more will arrive tomorrow to clear message delays. Strikers demand Burleson and the Postal recognize their union before returning to work.
In Alexandria Louisiana on June 12 union actors walk out. Managers J W Goener and W S Johnson handle work and face 16 hour days or office closure possible. Ponder of the Postal Office keeps a reduced force with messages limited to Texas points. Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph remains unaffected.
In Dallas Texas on June 11 a clash between union and non union workers left A L Fisher a guard for the Dallas Light and Power Company dead from buckshot. Five men are jailed on murder charges and 890 policemen sworn in. Allen Leeroy and W T Butcher were wounded during the attack on non union linemen. The strike has lasted three months and the electrical situation remained quiet after the confrontation.
Washington June 12 Postmaster General Burleson declares the wire employer strike wholly without justification and says no pressure will force the wire control board to alter wartime rules. He notes telegraphic traffic remains active and government business proceeds without delay while an Atlanta incident prompts a federal investigation into employee affiliation with labor groups.
A vintage advertisement touts blood cleansing with Prescription C-2228 from the C-2223 Laboratory of Memphis Tennessee. It claims impurities hurt nerves and muscles and promises health, appetite, and sleep benefits. The ad notes no mercury opium morphine chloral or strychnine and offers a $1.50 bottle by mail.
The Pains era Union was called in the Southeastern states. A small percentage of workers honored the strike order. Messages were not delayed and business ran as usual. It was noted that only seven employees of the Southern Bell Telephone Company were dismissed in May, compared with the average of the prior two months.
President Manion of the Railroad Telegraphers ordered members to stop handling Western Union and Postal business after Saturday at 6 am. The measure affects about 80,000 operators and roughly 20,000 telegraph offices nationwide.
Paris June 12 There is growing belief in Peace Conference circles that the reply to German counter proposals will not be ready until late Saturday night. A five day limit was fixed for Germany to decide their course.
Washington June 12. Advocates seeking repeal of wartime prohibition were told by Rep. Dyer that relief should be sought directly from President Wilson. The House Judiciary committee heard the appeals today as the prohibition issue continues to dominate debate.
Mrs G S Worley of Carolina street received a telegram from her son M Z Worley noting his safe arrival at New York from overseas service. He will be mustered out at Camp Mills and is now en route home, ending his wartime duties with the Municipal Street Railway ties in Mon roe.
Hon Lem W Calvert of Lake Charles is in Monroe and praises Mine Hest Calvert for hospitality. Also in town is Hon Ned Bradley of Rayville, welcomed freely at local hotels. The piece notes the pair as prominent caterers and quotes a line attributed to Pope on the study of mankind.
Inspector Heap announces strict enforcement of 1919 license tag rules and speeding penalties as 40 cases are heard. DA Montgomery previews Act 16 of 1918 while Judge Schulze upholds no suspended sentences for auto violations and City Attorney Russell drafts a tougher ordinance for DeSiard and Grand streets.
Jaurez reports Gen. Angeles rebel advance guard sixteen miles east of the city. Federal garrison braces for an attack expected early today.
BALD. M. CHURCH reports that the Wesleyan congregation in West Monroe plans a new temple to replace the aging frame building. The town’s rapid growth has outpaced the present facility, with a larger worship space needed for future expansion and a second church to be added nearby if the city continues to grow. Also announced is a Help Yourself Grocery opening Saturday June 14 next to Calvert Auto Co, Chapell and McDonald proprietors.
The report highlights vaccination of 2300 hogs and the risk to breeding stock. Farmers rely on Government and Ouachita demonstration agents who bolster local agriculture, with fertilizer assistance and vigilant checks by Mr Jackson ensuring genuine products.
Prices and sales data show oats and related commodities with figures such as 8 000 units under quiet trading. The snippet lists spots around 19 38 and a close for oats near 18 95 with limited detail.
The 192 Navy appropriation bill presented to the House totals 601.5 million dollars, a decrease of 375 million from Secretary Daniels' estimates and 120 million less than the last session's bill.
Notice from the Board of Health and Monroe City Council warns that starting July 1 1919 hog keeping in city limits is illegal under Ordinance 2073 with fines from five to twenty five dollars, failure to pay sanitary fees by the quarterly deadline may incur penalties, and penalties include imprisonment or work for the city.
Washington June 12. by Associated Press. The Shipping Board told the Senate Commerce Committee that the government should stop building and operating commercial ships as soon as profitable. It urged the sale of all commercial ships and that those not sold at once be leased.
Washington reports that sale of War Savings Stamps and certificates will continue to relieve treasury needs during the transition and support the thrift campaign begun in the wartime fiscal policy.
The Yankee, a United States Shipping Board steamer, sank at 3 15 this morning off Fire Island after a collision with the Italian steamer Argentine. The crew were taken aboard the Argentine.
The House Interstate Commerce committee voted a favorable report on the bill to return the telegraph and telephone systems to private control. The measure, cited as June 36th in the report, reflects support for privatization of critical communications networks.
The Times reports next year Caddo public school teachers will be paid no less than 100 per month for nine months of teaching and free to pursue other activities during the remaining three months. The board and superintendent will study a 12 month pay plan proposed by the citizens committee and aim to implement it with the 1920 21 term. The committee also urges compulsory attendance at a recognized normal school for at least one month each summer.
Advertisement notice seeks rental of a three to five room house by Mr Park with phone contact $25. Listing reads Wanted To Rent three to five room house and provides a single phone number 123 for inquiry.
Two nicely furnished rooms available for rent. Call 1073 or visit 50 Pine Street. includes contact at 123t.
The citizens' committee led by George D. Wray pledges to press for school system reform. It lauds a $100 monthly pay for teachers and argues Caddo parish should spend more on public education to rival top cities.
Lake Pavilion to host opening night dancing with popular music as an event planned for soon. Details including date and lineup to be announced.
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