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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1919
Page
7
Washington June 23 The stormy Senate fight over the League of Nations appears to have reached a truce as leaders reassign forces for the final struggle over the covenant’s ratification. Knox resolution plan abandoned and no surface issues expected in Senate procedure next week, possibly until the treaty is submitted for ratification in July.
Paris and Weimar reports indicate Germany is ready to sign the peace treaty with nonconditional terms. Officials at Paris expect signing possibly Tuesday or Wednesday, while an Allied rejection of a further forty eight hour delay was noted. Dr Daniel von Himm Hansen declines to sign on behalf of Germany.
VersaillesAjourney toward a peace accord gains tempo with readiness set for a signing ceremony possibly Thursday. The Gallery of Mirrors is furnished the carpets laid and an ornate eighteenth century table mounted on the dais for plenipotentiaries, with seating for 400 invited guests in the left wing.
Mrs W W Curtis departed Saturday night for San Antonio Texas after receiving a message that her brother Tenry Brown is seriously ill in a local sanitarium.
Fleet Lieut. Phil Johnson of the U S Marine Corps, formerly from Monroe, is stopping in the city to renew old acquaintances before heading to Shreveport to see his brother Will Johnson.
Fire Chief Frank J. Roddy left Sunday for Kansas City to attend the National Association of Fire Chiefs session this week. Assistant Chief JH Roberts will run stations with Sergeant Tom Dupree in charge of equipment during his absence.
Saturday afternoon Judge Odom sustained the lower court ruling in the appeal of Ioon J Marx who was fined five dollars and costs for failing to prominently display a 1919 license tag on his automobile under Act 16 of 19138.
Hotels in New Orleans buzz with governors race gossip as Governor Pleasant hosts callers at the Cosmopolitan. House Speaker Touanchaud, tied to a gubernatorial bid, lingers nearby while parishes await Orleans’ lead. Observers say widespread support could hinge on a strong city-backed candidate.
Special to The News-Star Caldwell June 23 1919 prospects for an average cotton crop in this section are the poorest farmers have known. Cold spring caused late planting soil wash and labor shortages hindered cultivation. Corn and potatoes also suffer while street redevelopment and new industries follow fire losses. Town council negotiates growth pauses and rail switch work to aid future prospects.
Revival services at Bapiis Church continue through the week despite bad weather. Dr. Pirkey’s tent preaching draws larger crowds with Methodists and Presbyterians attending. Baptism was administered, prayer circles grow in influence, and singing remains strong with solos by Mrs. Liebreich and Mr. Imrie directing. A cordial welcome to all.
Copenhagen dispatch denies Berlin claim that Col Lettow Vorbeck is forming a large East Prussia army to fight Noske and the Entente. The report, dated June 23, rejects the Berlin Sunday publication as untrue.
Marcia Garcia, a Mexican national, was arrested Sunday morning by local police on orders from the Highland Parish sheriff for alleged involvement in obtaining goods under false pretenses from Millsaps & Co in Rayville. Deputy Brashear escorted the prisoner back to Rayville on the 1:40 train.
Evansville Minnesota reports a devastating tornado that swept Fergus Falls Sunday leaving 47 known dead, 166 injured and property losses estimated at $50,000,000. Rescue teams expect the death toll to rise as the Grand Hotel ruins are searched.
Atlantic City June 23 The American Federation of Labor unanimously endorsed the telegraphers strike and urged a forty four hour week for labor. It directed a committee to press concessions for telegraph workers under government control to end the strike. Weimar June 23 German ships sunk by German sailors at Scapa Flow. Berlin June 22 Berlin Gazette calls sinking a handsome deed despite possible indemnity issues.
Brussels reports King Albert and Queen Elizabeth accepted President Wilson's invitation to visit the United States. The Belgian rulers are expected to travel to the United States in September.
Attention is called to a 5 p.m. City Hall meeting to plan a big barbec ue celebration at Forsythe Park on July 4. Monroe and Ouachita parish war heroes are honored, with many returning to civilian life. Business and professional area on hand to ensure prompt, decisive planning with ten days left.
London reports conflicting casualties after German fleet scuttling at Scapa Flow. Initial word says six killed and ten wounded. later accounts suggest more may have drowned and some possibly reached Orkney Island.
London reports on Scapa Flow wrecks stirring naval opinion at Portsmouth. Debate centers on whether the sinkings breach the armistice and signal a move toward peace terms. Admirals and MPs offer cautious views while a Berlin plan is suggested as underlying motive.
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