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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
1
Fragmentary dispatch covers deaths in western regions and Indiana, burial needs, and ongoing rescue work. Mentions desolation in Illinois towns, material losses, and potential casualty lists. Limited readable names or dates, with emphasis on relief responses and evacuation.
Chicago reports a death tabulation showing about 799 dead and around 3,000 casualties from a series of tornadoes and storms that struck five states. The tally remains largely unchanged at noon with slight reductions in some earlier estimates. Weather and disaster agencies continue to compile the full extent of damage.
Sam Rizzo, wife of Sam Rizzo, was indicted for possession of stolen goods and possession of whiskey. She received days in jail, a $500 fine, and four additional imprisonments on the charge, following a guilty plea. Levi Williams was fined $150 and 60 days in jail for carrying concealed weapons. Davis faced related charges and a separate assault allegation involving a West Monroe incident. A warrant was sworn out by J. G Brown over alleged assault on a paralytic son during a store raid.
In Monroe the tornado that struck the upper valley Wednesday caused fatalities in Murphysboro Illinois. W E Rash of 419 Catalpa reported his wife’s sister and her husband died in the disaster. His daughter, who lived near a railroad roundhouse, said she is safe. Debris and injured were carried toward Carbondale as aid arrived.
The census bureau reports the 1924 U S cotton crop at 13 618 751 equivalent 500 pound bales, the largest since 1914. State breakdown lists Texas Alabama Georgia and others with totals, while earlier years 1923 and 1922 are noted for comparison.
Geneva reports the frontier dispute between Pelasid and Lithvania has been settled. The agreement allocates Sirvintas along agreed lines and avoids occupation threats. The settlement clarifies national boundaries and reduces tensions in the region.
Special to the News-Star Pine Bluff Arkansas March 20 crews will clear right of way for a 110,000 volt line linking the Monroe gas field station at Sterlington with the Arkansas system. The H type line spans 120 miles from Pine Bluff to Sterlington and connects with Mississippi Power and Light at Sterlington. Estimated total cost is about one million dollars with towers 400 feet high. Completion of the Sterlington plant is planned by October.
In Shreveport Louisiana on March 20 a court committee asked Rev J V TInn to resign as probation officer of Caddo Parish Juvenile Court effective April 1 A letter signed by committee members A C Gayle and Fred H Rosenblath was sent to Judge Earl Crane requesting a replacement and the resignation was discussed with Rev Tinn who remained unclear if he would resign or contest the request.
Actress Elaine Towre seeks 15000 dollars in damages from a Los Angeles drug firm claiming a cosmetic hair dye turned her light brown hair black then green and ruined her appearance.
Tim Ross Jr and several neighborhood children were playing near a manhole on Old Trenton Street when a lit match dropped into the hole ignited sewer gas. Tim was hurled about fifteen feet by the explosion and landed in a ditch but sustained only minor bruises and was stunned for a few minutes. Witnesses report the boys were frightened but unharmed.
Five of the 34 miners trapped at Bethlehem Mines Mine No 41 Barrackville were accounted for this morning with two bodies recovered and brought to surface. Officials reported bad air and left side workings where more victims were said to be located as crews continued search.
Amos White, an African American, was hanged in Coushatta La after a failed clemency appeal. The execution used a floor trap in the court building due to jail size, marking Red River Parish's first known execution since 1881.
Final preparations are under way for the laying of the cornerstone of the new $400,000 Ouachita Parish Court House at 9 oclock next Monday morning. The event will be a memorable occasion with Gov. Fuqua unable to attend. Attorney General Percy Saint will represent the state with remarks by District Judge Percy Sandel. Parish and city officials, teachers, and pupils will have reserved seating, and business houses may suspend operations for several hours. The ceremony will feature a stone laying by local and grand lodge Masons.
Senior board meeting of the Chamber of Commerce discusses by law changes led by chairman Carl McKenty with committee members C E Mr Kenzie and Roy Beaton. The panel is expected to propose raising the membership fee to 25 dollars per year and to consider eliminating standing dues.
Parish officials and the bridge committee met with Highway Commission chairman W. E. Atsines to decide location for a new Ouachita bridge. Wood street was favored to maintain direct traffic, with Breard street rejected due to rail switch congestion. A concrete arch bridge over Ouachita was proposed to allow two river crossings and three traffic outlets.
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