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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
3
Quiet trading left New York markets with mixed results as bonds and stocks fluctuated. Notable figures include 33.50 and 92.40 in quotes with several fractions under 80, while 81.72 and 32.92 appeared in key indices.
Chicago L L Smith notes higher near term prices from peace prospects and rain in the belt. Wall Street sales push prices back as traders expect peace to be discounted later. Washington moves to ratify the treaty to restore trade with enemy powers. New Orleans saw a record shipping day with 26 vessels, boosting export potential for raw cotton and cotton goods amid continued unfavorable weather and crop conditions inland.
The Senate Interstate Commerce Commission authorized its Cummins-led sub committee to draft a tentative railroad bill as the first definite move toward general legislation.
A community barbecue plan calls for official committees to receive suggestions. The named list includes Dr. A H To Johnson, Prof M J Foster, J C Toombs, Israel Turner, John W Frost, H W Hud son, Southern Ramner, Maryland Brooks, Kelso Graham, L V Pruitt, Hattie McClanahan, Victoria Belt, Florence Robinson, Lizzie Woods. A meeting is set for Thursday at 4 PM with all chairmen to report and mobilize in eight remaining workdays.
London reports that Admiral von Reuter who commanded the German fleet at Scapa Flow will be courtmartialed for breaking the armistice. The trial details will be arranged by the Allied council in Paris. Editorials condemn the act as treachery and demand severe penalties including gold payment.
Police and soldiers clashed with mobs in Berlin's northern suburbs during protests over food shortages. Rioters plundered several shops while officials reported no deaths or injuries.
The nineteenth annual British Labor Party conference begins in Southport with key debates on war related issues. Delegates will consider withdrawal of British troops from Russia, conscription, industrial control, national finance, education, old age pensions, land settlement, and housing policies.
Washington June 24 after brief debate the House Judiciary committee defeated an amendment to the pending prohibition enforcement law that would have allowed courts to suspend sentences and place first offenders on probation.
A provocative essay denounces Chinese cuisine as a diabolic torture and labels Chop Suey as the Yellow Peril. It references fictional experts and a committee of alienists who supposedly find no one home in the dish, signaling a sensational, prejudiced stance.
A health warning stresses keeping kidneys and internal organs in good condition to avoid kidney failure and Bright's Disease. It urges immediate action at first symptoms and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, claiming money back if unsatisfied.
A humorous riff on Chop Suey as a cultural oddity with absurd comparisons. The narrator notes cheapness, odd service, inscrutable Chinese waiters, and a farcical Fourth of July ambiance while offering sly observations on lifestyle and taste. The piece closes with a quirky attribution to J. P McPoy.
Earl M. Rush describes a dusk scene at the edge of a small French village where a military unit prepares for retreat. A corporal miscounts his squad claiming twenty four in line while only three stand in the front rank. The Captain rebukes the error as the misnamed private Shorty Meggs awkwardly adjusts.
An English owner and Pat Malone raced horses. after an accident left the Englishman’s horse with a broken leg he forfeited half the stakes. Pat then revealed his own horse was dead, claiming a better exit from the bad deal. Chicago News.
Mr. John tuasco of Dierks Arkansas touts Swamp Chill and Fever Tonic as a cure for malaria chills and ague and stomach disorders. He claims three days suffice to break malaria chills with no purgative, and doctors endorse the tonic as a pleasant liver and bowel aid sold by dealers at 60 cents a bottle.
Sergeant George Madden says a fine opportunity exists for enlistment this month. The Army has 52,292 men by June 11 and expects 59,900 more before June 30. Enlistees may receive assignments within 500 miles of New Orleans, including Jackson Barracks and posts at Fort Parracus, Camp Shelby, Ft. Morgan, Ft. Oglethorpe, and related units. Open to infantry, cavalry, field artillery, engineers, medical, signal, air service, and ordnance. Local station: old Union National Bank building DeSiard and South Grand streets, second floor.
The Times reports Jack Douglas will clash with Robby Hughes Friday night at Palace Park arena in Shreveport in a 15 round three minute bout under Palace Park club. Both boxers weigh 116 pounds and have two prior draws, with Hughes arriving Thursday and Douglas en route from Little Rock.
New York June 24 reports a list of Louisiana service members who recently arrived back from overseas. Names include Sergeant Dean Herewood Shreveport Joe King Shreveport Leslie Byrd Rio Thomas A McDowell West Monroe Winston M Waller Oakdale Nead Y Dowman Simsboro Hillard Hammons Merryville Augusta Ellis Wilson Sydney J Frame Raceland Napoleon L Bar deson Markaville Henry Dupont Raceland Galbert Dulton Lafayette Joseph N Dupy Egg Bend Joaquin Lombas Cut Off Claude McCabe Oak Grove Harold J Horan Oakdale Ziba N Fisher Evergreen Murphy V Davis Rosepine Robert F Adams Glenmore Willie L Tea die Pollock Constant D Cailenet Port Barre Norvell F King Londheimer John M Kroger Paton Rouge Charles E Shoemaker Port Narre Dallas H Hutson Monroe John M Caillonet Port Barre Andrew H Hare Monroe
New Roads reporter notes Joseph Wade Bouanchaud postmaster and brother of Hewitt Bolanchaud died when a shotgun he was cleaning fired. Hewitt Bouanchaud governor hopeful learned of the accident at Cosmopolitan Hotel. The Bouanchaud family has seen five deaths in 12 months, leaving two brothers Lamartine and Speakes.
Reports from Amerongen on Friday June 26 say visitors from Germany are linked to plans for a future residence of the former emperor. Discussions mention buying a property in Holland near Utrecht but no definite decision. Dr Kriege of the German foreign office is cited.
A report from an official tied to the former monarch's private property suggests the German government plans a large tax deduction on unearned increments. Figures vary from 1,000,000 to 286,000,000 marks. Frederich von Berg reportedly traveled to Amerongen to advise Herr Hohenzollern, as castle guards have been charged since yesterday.
President Wilson intends to sail from Brest aboard the U S S George Washington in a few days. The ship will escort by a battleship and four destroyers with replacements from the Azores. Nearly all civilian attaches of the American delegation will travel home on the George Washington, which will also carry about 2100 troops. He aims to return within a week and then present the peace treaty to the Senate for ratification and campaign in support of the treaty and the League of Nations. A guard will stay in Paris until the peace with the other powers is concluded.
A historical navigational note describes rect routing from Brest to the States with forced draught coal being placed on the vessel to maintain propulsion and efficiency during a challenging passage.
A long account claims repeated surgeries for appendicitis and gall stones failed, then a five year relief since taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, described as a harmless preparation that removes mucus and calms inflammation, with a call for all stomach sufferers to try it.
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