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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1919
Page
1
The revised draft of the treaty with Germany will be presented to the German delegation at Versailles at 4 o clock this afternoon. After receipt they will travel to Weimar where the treaty will be laid before the German National Assembly.
Thirty one people are dead or missing after a pleasure launch capsized on the Warrior River with fifty three aboard. Searchers drag the river for bodies as the boat overturned while nearing the dock. Most victims were women and children.
London June 16 The Aero Club inspected the Vickers Vimy used by Alcock and Brown for the transatlantic crossing and found the seals on marked parts intact The engines ran smoothly throughout the flight and 290 gallons of petrol remained on landing
Washington reports the Tinoco regime facing a new phase of revolt. San Jose hostilities flare as American forces aboard the gunboat Casino at Port Limon stay on standby. The commander awaits direct orders from Washington before landing.
James I Stevens 65 a Mississippi native born 1854 Warren county died at his Ward 1 home after stomach trouble and a prior operation. Funeral at his home Sunday 5 pm burial Island cemetery. Survived by wife three sons Robert E Stevens James E Stevens Herman Stevens in France, two daughters Mrs John Gernon Monroe Ellea Stevens at home, nephew W B Stevens Monroe. Neighbors and friends attended.
London reports active preparations underway for a Petrograd evacuation, according to a wireless dispatch from Moscow via the Associated Press. The mobilization reflects growing concern over the city’s security and calls for orderly relocation of civilians and officials.
Paris June 16. The Allies have pledged to Germany that within a month they will provide a list of individuals whom they intend to try for responsibility for the war and violations of the laws of war.
H R Davis of 1708 Jackson street sent a fig to the News Star claiming it could win many prizes. The fruit measured seven and a half inches in circumference four and a half inches long and weighed just over a quarter pound. Davis says he has several trees with large figs and credits local climate and soil in Louisiana for their size.
The City Traffic Bureau highlights a two year ICC and Louisiana Railroad Commission effort that fixed Louisiana mileage based rates and set higher inbound discounts for Monroe. The Monroe Texas and Natchez Louisiana cases cut freight costs, aided by steamboat service, and prevented rate advances on cotton seed and grain products. Monroe advisers and regional groups coordinated to block harmful rate changes and promote universal milling in transit.
The report shows 846 associate membership applications received by Saturday with more from team captains today. The campaign remains open until Tuesday evening to allow all citizens to join. Local lists include N. B. Abell, Alesa T. Albert, W. H. Anders, O. M. Arnett, C. M. Atkins among Monroe and West Monroe signups.
A large Chamber of Commerce meeting rejects proposed Vicksburg to Shreveport passenger timetable changes. It adopts a resolution opposing shifts unless trains 11 or 12 stop at all intermediate points and lists the adjusted westbound and eastbound departures and arrivals through Monroe, Shreveport, and Vicksburg.
Paris report states the American Congress resolutions on the Trish question have been formally transmitted to the Peace Conference. No detail is given about the letter of transmittal or its contents.
Joseph L. Campbell, son of Hon. Thomas Campbell ex Mayor of Five Joints, returns home after two years in the U S Army. He trained at Camp Beauregard, served in France and the Rhine Occupation, arriving in New York May 28. He plans to interview haberdasheries to gauge local fashion ideas.
Elmer Nolan 18, white, was arrested at the Missouri Pacific depot in Winnsboro after a warrant was served by Deputy Sheriff John M. Brothers. Authorities allege he charged a new summer outfit to another party without authorization. Sheriff Jesse Gilbert returned with the prisoner to Winnsboro.
British aviators Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Brown complete a 16 hour 12 minute nonstop crossing from Newfoundland to Clifden Ireland in a Vickers Vimy. They report fog and rough conditions with the plane nearly inverted at times but land safely.
Jaurez dispatch reports Villa forces driven from Jaurez by U S infantry across the border to halt rebel fire on El Paso. The retreating troops head southwest toward Guadeloupe opposite Fabens Texas, as United States cavalry close in.
Brigadier General Erwin reports American troops will return as soon as Villaistas are dispersed. The message, sent from El Paso, was forwarded by Major General Cabell of the Southern Department.
El Paso reports that the twenty fourth infantry fourth battalion crossed the international border to Juarez at 11 o clock tonight. The fifth and seventh cavalry regiments crossed at three fords east of El Paso.
The air ministry said markings were found on the Newfoundland aircraft and must be officially identified by an RAF member before the flight is declared complete. Officials expected an RAF officer to leave Dublin by plane to relieve Alcock and Brown. Repairs were not believed possible for several days and the two men were likely to travel by train to London.
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