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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
3
Intermixed reports from Washington and Maryland describe President Wilson and congressional leaders negotiating to limit prohibition to distilled spirits. Amid differing views, pro and anti groups push for or against beer and wine within food measure implications.
The Interstate Commerce Commission on Friday suspended until October 28, 1917, the proposed general 15 percent raise in railroad freight rates. McChord and Mayer dissented, noting policy over reasonableness. Western tariffs on coal and coke may rise up to 15 cents per ton, while other sectors are suspended.
North Dakota and South Dakota shift to bone dry status at midnight ending liquor importation and sales from Minnesota and Minnesota sources. The new law closes 275 saloons four breweries and ten wholesale houses, ending most alcoholic trade across the region.
Miss Lillian Meyer and Mrs. George Weaks organize a Fourth of July outing for Training Institute boys. Trucks transport them to a pork lunch at the Natatorium and park activities with a 6:30 program at the pavilion. They will hear two short addresses and tour the Picture Garden Cliff Haven NY.
Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore observes milestone years as priest and cardinal. He completes fifty-six years in priesthood, thirty-one years as cardinal, and his fiftieth year in the episcopate, remaining the oldest active member of the Sacred College. His health remains excellent and he continues to follow world happenings closely.
Washington June 30 The annual Republican versus Democratic House baseball game will be staged this afternoon to aid the Red Cross President Wilson is expected to throw the first ball Spectators include congressmen cabinet members and diplomats Jeanette Rankin and ex Speaker Cannon will serve as scorers The Democratic lineup features Harrison Mississippi Sears Florida and other players Relatives of Miss Marie Miller rejoice at her recovery to spend the day in the city.
On South Water street price trends show potatoes at one dollar a bushel predicted for near term demand. Wholesale potato prices fell by 40 cents while receipts rose. Onions quote at about 21 1/2 cents per pound with cabbages and fruits remaining high.
Indianapolis report by Sergeant GG. C. Wright details 192 weekly enlistment applications with only 24 accepted. Rejections cited include under age, underweight, defective vision or hearing, flat feet, and 61 as undesirable for failing to meet mental moral and physical standards. The officer notes 12 percent acceptance as a national average.
Washington June 30. Hope that President Wilson's call to fill the regular army and its reserves by June 30 could be met faded as Thursday recruiting showed only 1,313 men accepted nationwide. News of regulars arriving in France did not revive volunteer spirit, and selective conscription appears the likely source for reserves.
Tangipahoa Parish records show General John Pershing, head of the U S Army in France, owns several acres near Roseland bought by his father years ago and now passing to Pershing. Amite City judge Robert R. Reid manages the property and there is talk of a large flag dedication on the land in his honor.
Boston reports advices to local insurers say four large British cargo steamers were torpedoed and sunk. The Altonia Haverford Buffalo and Manistee were named with tonnages 6593 7493 2588 and their fate uncertain with no loss details or crew status given.
Philadelphia reports the steamer Haverford left for Liverpool about five weeks ago with a general cargo. Shipping men fear she was sunk on the return voyage. The ship once carried passengers to Liverpool but has sailed freight exclusively for over a year. Crew size remains unclear in censored records.
A pet coon killed four hens and kept the Robertson family awake at 316 North Fourth Street this morning. Nighttime raids continued until 4 o'clock when the animal was found. Owners may claim the coons remains and four chickens’ value is noted.
London reports that American minister Egan delivered a protest to the Danish foreign office over anti American remarks by M Stauning a Socialist in the Danish cabinet at the Stockholm peace conferences.
Cleveland and Cincinnati each place four players among the top base stealers. Cleveland’s leaders are Roth Chapman Speker and Wamsgauss. Cincinnati’s leading thieves are Chase Neale Thorpe and Kopf.
The piece notes Babe Ruth could boost hitting if available daily and mentions Ty Cobb gaining on pitchers as optics improve. It contrasts 20 NL players hitting .300+ with 11 AL batters, and highlights Rabbit Maranville’s return to form after injuries with the Drayes.
Chicago prices show July and September wheat, corn and oats. New Orleans analyst H R Speed notes traders await the government’s July 2 crop condition and acreage report with prices near season highs despite ongoing wet and dry contrasts across the belt.
Shreveport faces a decision affecting a national guard training camp in the southeastern department. The Times notes the camp would come only after the restricted district is abolished, shaping the city’s prospects for the facility.
NEW ADVERTISSEMENTS. FOR SALE Hand made shingles. Phone Mills & Register. 20-1mo. FOUND Bunch of flat keys on ring. Owner can get same at this office 29-21. LOST OR STOLEN White and brown spotted pointer dog about three years old Answer to name of Sly Liberal reward is returned to Ire Pettit Phone 558. 30-31.
Amusements note shows two features at the Lyceum Theatre for tomorrow and Monday. In Womanhood, the Glory of a Nation, Philip Ward returns from war blinded and Alice Renfrow, scarred by shell fire, confronts a ruined romance. Also pictured is "Despite all the laws" with Earle Williams addressing shopgirl wages and humane employer practices.
The Kenosha lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks laid the cornerstone for a $200000 clubhouse in Kenosha Wisconsin. Visitors from several states attended the ceremony with Chauncey Yockey of Milwaukee delivering the oration as president of the state association.
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