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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1919
Page
4
German delegates signed the Prace treaty after delays pledging to carry out provisions set by the Allied powers. The accord marks five years since Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination and follows heavy German actions to dominate Europe. President Wilson and the United States played a leading role in drafting and proceedings.
A pro peace article lauds Wilson for guiding wartime victory and shaping postwar terms. It praises Allied unity, condemns German aggression, and urges nations to honor obligations to secure enduring global peace. It notes loyal Americans rejoice while dissenters are sidelined.
The piece notes that midnight marks the start of wartime prohibition with saloons closing. President Wilson faces a suit arguing lack of authority to stay enforcement, hinting at possible extension until January 16 1920 when the nation becomes bone dry. Courts may interpret the law and sections may keep open briefly.
Rear Admiral Caperton will be placed on the retired list today due to age. A Tennessee native and Annapolis graduate class of 1875 he commanded the Pacific fleet recently and has served in European and Asiatic waters with notable shore duties including the Geodetic Survey and Newport Naval Station. He rose to rear admiral in 1913 and helped clear the South Atlantic of German raiders during World War I while cooperating with British and French forces.
A historical remedy claim urges massaging affected areas with Chamberlain's Oiniment to relieve chronic or muscular rheumatism and assures readers of pleasing results from the remedy.
In Washington on June 30 the Federal Board for Vocational Education reports disabled soldiers in retraining programs show confidence and progress. Students praise prospects, and entry into new jobs eases fear of the future as handicaps become incentives to success.
Readers are assured that catarrh can be cured in all stages by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The ad claims the medicine works through the blood to mucous surfaces and builds constitution. Proponents offer $100 to any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials from Toledo based sellers.
A compact recap of notable events: Blondin crosses Niagara River on a tight rope in 1859, Sutro Tunnel completion celebrated in Carson Valley Nevada, six year renewal of the German Austrian Italian Triple Alliance in 1891, Silas C Swallow nominated for US President in 1904, Rockefeller endows small colleges with 16 million in 1905, Tennessee’s statewide prohibition takes effect in 1909, Russian retreat from the Vistula in 1915, Roger Casement hanged in 1916, and seven German vessels interned and handed to the Shipping Board in 1917.
One year ago today British and Japanese forces landed at Vladivostok while France recognized Czechoslovakia as an independent nation. Eugene V. Debs, four time Socialist presidential candidate, was arrested in Cleveland for alleged Espionage Act violations.
Bids will be received until July 10 1919 for the construction of a church building for the First M E Church South West Monroe Louisiana. Plans may be obtained at the News Star Publishing Co from C Faulk secretary.
Today marks birthdays for Viscount Esher born in London 67 years ago. Rt Theo Charles Sumner Burch born in Pinckney Michigan 64 years ago. Halvor Steenerson born in Dane County Wisconsin 67 years ago. Roy L. McCardell born in Hagerstown Mr 49 years ago. Brig Gen Alfred Morechai born in Philadelphia seven years ago.
A man investigates rising costs from contractors to brickmakers and lumberyards and concludes labor factors drive inflation. He notes household bills rise from meat to milk as his brother’s letter mentions hired help wages, implying farmers profit through wage pressures.
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