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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1925
Page
1
AP reports the Wednesday tornadoes and storms killed 822 across Illinois Indiana and surrounding areas with about 3000 injured. rescue and relief teams operate ILOs Griffin De Soto Parrish and other towns as death toll rises and rebuilding begins.
Chicago March 21. Indicted William D Shepherd allegedly planned a will to favor himself as a typhoid inoculation murder case unfolds. C C Faiman testified he was told Shepherd would arrange McClintock's will to exclude the heir and to provide for Isabel Pope, with a promised $100000 payoff.
A sword once owned by a Union officer will be sent north by the Grand Army of the Republic veterans to accompany the return of the battle flag of the Tenth Louisiana Infantry to the south. Colonel Ledward Colburn’s sword was captured years ago. his regiment had 1,392 men, now deceased. Negotiations for the double ceremony are led by James Dinkins of New Orleans and Ira R. Wildman of Danbury Connecticut.
Ten airmen escaped a sinking bomber after its propeller failed mid voyage from San Pedro to San Diego. Lt Halland steered the damaged craft to San Juan Point under fog, landing on rocks without injuries, though the plane was wrecked despite possible engine salvage.
The grand lodge of Masons prepares a major ceremony at 9 30 Monday with Reverend Hayward and Attorney General Percy Saint among speakers. Governors, judges, and district officials expected as schools plan to close 9 30 to 11 30 for the event.
Police and St Bernard parish authorities chased a dozen young white men who raided the St Bernard Country Club roadhouse last night. They locked in workers and patrons for three hours, stole about $200, wounded owner Fred Mittlehauser three times, and fled after exchanging gunfire with officers.
The bodies of FE L Roselin and Albert Wall of Gulf States Creosoting were buried at 5 pm yesterday after the lake claimed another victim John Hoffman of New Orleans who fell from a North Shore trestle. Roselin and Wall were drowned when their fishing boat swamped in a squall a week ago.
In Havana on March 21 eight students and three police were injured when hundreds gathered before the presidential palace to protest fines for three students arrested over a proclamation opposing the Hay Quescada treaty celebration. Shots were fired by both sides. reserves dispersed the crowd. one officer was injured.
In Fairmont West Virginia March 21 hope that any miners survive the Bethlehem mine wreck fades as R M Lambie West Virginia mine inspectors chief says no indications support such belief Seven bodies have been recovered and two more are expected to be hoisted to the surface today
A powerful quake struck Quebec this morning between 10 24 and 10 26 o clock. Houses trembled but no serious damage or fatalities were reported.
One hundred twenty three men left Calgary marching toward Edmonton to protest unemployment. They plan to camp by the parliament building until demands for relief are met and were served coffee before departure.
William H. Langhorn Jr. 25, scion of a south Texas family, was sentenced to death by a jury in Lagrange for fatally shooting 17 year old Valeria Zapalac on February 5.
The first day of spring brings balmy weather with budding trees and lush vegetation across the region. Farmers note a mild winter, minimal crop damage from a hail storm, and heavy rains promising good field yields with no drought return expected this summer.
Desolation from Wednesday tornado in southern Indiana gave way to relief efforts led by the American Red Cross. Deaths reached 104 with 500+ injured and $3 million in damage as towns like Griffin Princeton Owensville Elizabeth Poseyville and North Sands move to rebuild. Traffic rules redirect nonessential vehicles to ease access for relief work.
In Cheyenne on March 21, both sides prepare closing arguments for the Teapot Dome lease annulment case before Federal Judge T B Kennedy. The evidence phase ended yesterday afternoon as Kennedy barred certain Navy documents the defense sought to admit, citing Navy defense plans.
In Murphysboro Illinois on March 21 a 12 year old boy was found among the debris of Logan Grade School after a storm. He appeared dazed but recovered. a photographer was refused as the boy ran home to feed his hunger and mother, while rescuers feared others might be buried.
In Benton Illinois March 21 A P reports harrowing tornado tales from Parrish survivors
Bob Connaughton and Charles Harder proprietors of the Brunswick pool hall were arrested by deputies on a whiskey possession charge. Harder also faced carrying concealed weapons. Two gallons of 190 proof alcohol were found nearby along with other confiscated items. They were arraigned in district court with a next Friday trial date.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled railroad rates on petroleum moving from Oklahoma to Indiana were unjustified. New schedules must be in place by May 25 with Tulsa to Indiana city rates set at 42 cents per hundred pounds west of the Pennsylvania line and 45.5 cents east, with proportionate charges for other petroleum products.
River measurements show St Louis 16.8 stationary while Memphis at 19.9 up 0.9. Vicksburg 25.9 down 0.4. New Orleans 6.7 down 0.3. Red River Shreveport 7.7 stationary. Alexandria 6.3 up 0.1. Ouachita Camden 7.0 down 0.1. Monroe 16.9 stationary.
New Orleans reports a Monroe field gas use drop of about 381 million cubic feet in the first six days of March versus the last week of February. The 26 percent reduction, effective March 1, aims to prolong the field life amid lower pressure, with engineer H. W. Bell noting pressure increases across the field.
In Mexico City on March 21 reports describe growing disorders within the Mexican church linked to a schism. In Aguas Calientes a priest and Catholics were arrested and fined for organizing a procession, while in Guadalajara three unidentified attackers tried to set fire to Arch Priest Manuel Alvarado's house, damaging only the street door before flames were halted.
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