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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1925
Page
1
Monroe residents have six days to file income tax returns at the federal office on the post office’s second floor. Delinquent filers face penalties as the March 16 deadline approaches, with penalties tied to underpayment and late filing.
Formal murder charges were filed against the Dunn brothers and their nephew Fred Burge for the Lake Charles deputy’s death. Authorities uncovered a moonshine operation near the Dunn residence, including a cave cellar with stills and multiple tanks, while Sheriff Helton of Orange, Texas led the discovery amid a wide seizure of equipment used in producing liquor.
An American Texan born designer from New York draws acclaim in Paris and London work for Italian magazine La Donna. Miss Conway, famed for Redhead Gal posters, creates costumes and posters for Dorothy Dickson's Patricia and other shows. Her cat Billy Mr Fing features in her studio as a studio mascot.
Three masked men raided the studio apartment of Mrs. Fay Perkins on West 58th Street early today stealing jewelry valued at about 50 thousand dollars. They beat Perkins and bound her escort Milton Abbott, using a crowbar to enter and leaving the scene with diamonds and bracelets.
President Coolidge announces a three question award on Tacna Arica sovereignty. Chile wins the plebiscite option, voter qualification and supervision are settled partly for both sides, with the northern boundary decided for Peru and the southern boundary to be reviewed by a new commission. Arica will host a plebiscite date within six months.
William Edward and Thomas Tarver all brothers from Mangham Richland parish were arrested Saturday in Columbia charged with violating prohibition laws. A quart of whiskey was found in the car they rode in. They were released on bond to appear in the Eighth district court next Friday.
Culver City police quelled a disturbance at a boulevard cafe between motion picture director Marshall Neilan and an unidentified dancer with actress Blanche Sweet. The man struck Neilan after the director objected to his dancing with Miss Sweet. no arrests were made.
The Holland steamship Aalsum, damaged after colliding with the US Shipping Board steamer Dannedaike 25 miles south of Nantucket, reported she was quite safe. Aalsum had a big hole in port side and a full number two hold and expected to reach New York that night.
A Daily Express dispatch from London reports Jubaland transfer to Italy sparks clashes as two Somali tribes contend control of a key oasis. No casualties noted.
Dr Israel Oden of Shreveport was found shot to death on a road near Bethany Louisiana after leaving home to seek a ride. One suspect arrested. This marks a second tragedy for the Oden family following Myrtle Oden's fatal shooting by suitor O J Bass last fall.
On DeSiard street Sunday afternoon two accidents occurred with bystanders aiding victims. Barney Williams, 8, was slightly hurt after being struck by a Ford driven by Joe Hill. Hortense Finley crashed into a sidewalk and hit H A Phillips. Roy Spiller, driving a Dodge, fled traffic at high speed and was arrested for drunken driving with a $300 bond.
Detectives traced two Monroe bicycle thieves to Strong Arkansas after inquiries in several Arkansas towns. Two small negro boys rode bicycles matching the Monroe theft description, were questioned in Strong but not arrested. The Strong mayor wired that the youths would be in custody soon.
New York March 9 More than a billion dollars yearly is spent on printing products in the United States according to Richard F Grant president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States He says more than a quarter of a billion copies of books and pamphlets are produced each year and daily papers reach 300 million in circulation plus 99 million monthly publications
The St. Joseph baseball club arrived in Monroe with manager Jack Le livelt and business manager W C Giles, while Paul Gassaway joined as pitcher. Ten pitchers and four catchers will train today, with infielders arriving later this month. Training aims to start tomorrow at the ballpark amid city help and favorable weather ahead of two Chicago White Sox exhibitions.
In Cheyenne on March 9 the United States opens its lease annulment suit against Mammoth Oil, led by Atlee Pomerene and Owen D. Roberts. Expected witnesses include Edward Finney, while Standard Oil Indiana chairman Robert W. Stewart remains missing.
The National Motor Vehicle Theft Act was upheld as valid by the Supreme Court. The ruling follows trials in Monroe and the federal case in November 1923 in which Garland Grace, former El Dorado police chief, and associates were convicted. Grace’s appeal was denied by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
W E Wilson of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Immigration opened an office in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to regulate feed and fertilizer and enforce the state tax. The bureau will publish weekly market reports and assist traders in farm products across northeast Louisiana from the Mississippi River west to Ruston and from the Arkansas line to Calhounla and Franklin parishes. Wilson previously worked with the Federal Horticultural Department on pink boll weevil control in West Texas.
Six men were arrested in Niles and three more in Warren jail on charges of fighting and carrying concealed weapons after two clashes at street corners. Police denied Klansmen vs anti Klansmen reports, noting only three shots fired while Deputy Finney fired three warnings into the air.
River stage updates show St Louis rising 0.5 to 9.0, Memphis dropping 3.1 to 22.9, Vicksburg up 0.1 to 35.05, New Orleans up 0.6 to 7.7, Shreveport up 0.6 to 9.1, Alexandria down 0.9 to 7.33, Ouachita at Camden fall 0.1 to 8.0 while Monroe reports 4 BLL.
Judge MacNeille refused to render a Judgment of Solomon and confined Jackie Duff, labeled mystery baby, to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children after a weeks long dispute. Both Mrs. Martha Siknitter and Mrs. Steimling claimed the child, with Steimling alleging kidnap from infancy.
Austin Chamberlain presided as council president opening the twenty third session in Geneva amid a large crowd. Key issues include the Greek Turkish dispute and German arms inquiry with Britain preparing objections to the security protocol. A gift of 1500 to protect children was announced, and the league reported strong finances with 83 percent of duties paid.
Rayville La March 7 deputies report progress against a theft ring. A Ford car stolen from Delhi was recovered with merchandise from a Transylvania plantation store. Suspects Home Doone and Ryman were taken with one confession noted. further details incomplete.
Calcasieu Parish fourteenth judicial court recesses until Monday in tribute to Deputy Sheriff Sam Duhon and Federal Prohibition Officer W E Collins who were murdered on a law enforcement mission. Flag will fly at half mast during the recess as investigators pursue charges and finger print comparisons in the Starks killings.
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