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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1922
Page
1
Five house bills cleared the legislature and moved to the governor for signature. The American Legion appropriation bill drew strong praise from Sen. Ventress Smith, who urged support recalling 1917 and 1919 veterans' days. All senators except A. R. Johnson voted for the measure.
President Harding and Secretary Davis plan a White House meeting with mine operators and union leaders to seek an amicable settlement in the ongoing coal strike deadlock. In Bridgeport Ohio a miner was killed and another wounded when attackers fired on a group heading to the Strip mine.
A rebel general near Tampico holds forty American Cortez Oil Co employees and $250,000 in property, demanding 15 000 pesos ransom. The American consul at Tampico reports 240 armed men guarding the seized assets, prompting U S government action for protection.
Lions Club delegates reported on the International convention at Hot Springs Arkansas to Monroe members. Joe Washburn described arrival fatigue crowds and 2000 delegates, highlighting California Oklahoma Texas entries and a Louisiana district formation under Grant Richardson. Secretay Bobby Burns urged wider attendance at Atlantic City next year. Hammond-Crawb organ jazz artists provided luncheon entertainment.
In Morgantown West Virginia Sheriff Yost announced a large corps of full time special deputies and 200 other officers are available on short notice. The move follows a meeting with business and professional leaders urging precautions against potential outbreaks during the coal strike.
Wounded workers from Williamson county face removal as Herrin debates state troops to quell danger after the mine carnage. President Harding, Labor Secretary Davis, and UMWA chief John L. Lewis meet at the White House to plan a national conference to end the coal strike, with independent Senate action possible if talks fail.
The American Legion post awarded the remodeling contract for the Wood and St. John streets building to Lee A. Ellis at a Monday night general building committee meeting led by Legionnaire Milton King. The old structure will be enlarged to meet post needs while plans for a future elaborate Legion home on the site are projected, with costs estimated near $60,000. Materials for remodeling will be donated by Parlor City Lumber Co., Manning Crowley Paint Co., and the Bell Manufacturing Co.
Congress completed action on the annual army appropriation bill by adopting the Senate conference report. The measure sets the army at 125000 enlisted men and 12000 officers and authorizes seven and a half million dollars for Wilson dam work at Musele Shoals starting October 1. The House approved the Capper-Tindher bill to amend the futures trading act, and the Post Office Committee postponed the Kelly bill cutting second class postal rates until December.
Atlanta rumor rally cites former federal district attorney Hooper Alexander who will be summoned before a federal grand jury to explain a claim that bootleggers in Atlanta enjoy immunity from prosecu tion based on a published statement.
Baton Rouge June 25 The 1920 Louisiana Legislature fast approaches adjournment on July 6 with calendars filled and final passage in sight. The big appropriation bill sits before the Senate finance committee awaiting possible amendment before House action and governor’s signature.
A new unit, Service Company 156th Infantry, will be organized in Monroe by Adjutant General Louis A. Toombs. The mostly mounted staff unit will include many non commissioned officers and be equipped with latest Army gear. Recruiting will be conducted by Captain O W Deslatte with a tent set up in a public place and a 15 day encampment starting August 6. about 30 men needed and annual expenditures around 6000 dollars for Monroe.
The Hammond Vindicator notes a strong rumor that Editor A G Cook of the Monroe News-Star may seek a state office, likely Secretary of State, which would mark a rare move by a newspaper man into politics. His long editorial career and wide support from editors across North Louisiana are cited as key factors.
London reports the British government warned the Irish provisional government last Saturday to restore order or face action, stating that failure would compel Britain to intervene.
Berlin reports a nationwide demonstration strike by about 100000000 hours of work as Germany mourns Foreign Minister Rathenau. Leaders push the slogan the republic is in danger while unions claim no clear purpose beyond a symbolic holiday.
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