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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
1
In Duluth Minnesota a mob of about five thousand swept streets and attacked after a 17 year old white girl was assaulted. Three black suspects were lynched while three others were seized. guards arrived to curb unrest. A special grand jury will investigate the events and a county probe will examine the killings.
Dr. R. J. Pirkey pastor of the First Baptist Church of Monroe delivered a forceful address at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. The speech drew favorable comments from many members of the business group and promised new opportunities for the city. CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX.
A federal hearing begins in Shreveport on the petition of Monroe Bas trop Crossett and Hamburg shippers. Judge George W. Jack oversees the case challenging abandonment of the Arkansas and Louisiana Midland Railway property with an offer of 287000 for the line and a going concern operation. Louisiana Railroad Commission recommends accepting the 287000 bid and keeping the line active.
Leaders of Ouachita parish business men farmers and planters petition the Louisiana General Assembly to retain the cattle tick dipping law. Monroe Chamber of Commerce endorses the measure citing parish gains and costs of repeal while rail and gas plans aim to attract industry.
A mob of thousands stormed police headquarters and the county jail in Duluth and harassed officers as they sought six suspects tied to an alleged attack on an 18 year old white girl. National Guard officers arrived as crowds grew and tensions remained high throughout the night.
The Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo held a grand ceremonial gathering at the Elks Club with about fifty-five to sixty lumbermen attending. Fourteen candidates were initiated in a notable ceremony led by officers from St Louis McNary Alexandria and Monroe. A midnight banquet followed and the next Alexandria District Lumbermen's Exchange meeting is set for July 20 at Urania hosted by Quincy Hartner.
Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League said prohibition advocates will urge the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco to adopt a strict enforcement plank for the eighteenth amendment and the enforcement act and present a united front against Governor Cox of Ohio.
Mississippi's Democratic state convention met in Jackson to organize and name four delegates at large to the Frisco convention. Leaders agreed to appoint Senators Williams and Harris, former Governor Brewer, and J. M. McBeath as delegates. Administration forces were in control and expected to act as a united, uninstructed group.
Father An toine said a wedding at the St Louis cathedral in New Orleans was postponed after the bride was not properly clothed. He turned down the lights until she could retire and dress suitably.
The American Federation of Labor in convention called on Congress to cancel the gentleman’s agreement with Japan and exclude Japanese and Asiatic immigration. The federation also demanded exclusion of picture brides and condemned Kansas court industrial relations as confiscatory of liberty and property.
Ignacio Bonillas former Mexican ambassador to the United States and presidential candidate en route to Washington from Mexico City. He denies deportation as a foreigner and says he was treated well after Carranza's death.
Tonight and Thursday look mostly fair with continued warm conditions across the region. No precipitation expected and temperatures stay above average for the season. Local skies stay clear with plenty of sun and light winds.
Fire at the Sweet-Orr Over all Company plant in New Orleans caused extensive damage estimated at 125000 dollars. The blaze destroyed most of the plant and the cause was not yet determined.
Lonya G Lenert of the International Health Board outlines steps for Monroe to eliminate mosquitoes and malaria. The effort features fish-based control using Gambusia minnows, stream cleaning, weed reduction, and public cooperation to drain standing water where larvae breed.
Secretary-Treasurer P A Pong reports a surge in building permits over the past days signaling a summer peak. Notable entries include S K Henneger’s 11 500 dollar one story brick residence on North Third street and R W Whitehead’s 55 000 dollar six room frame home on Lovers Lane, among others.
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