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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
1
Moroccan tribesmen under Abd-El-Krim raid French zones across sixty miles near Fez. French posts hold with machine guns and three inch guns as reinforcements push total troops from 12,000 to about 20,000 to deter converging attacks on Fez.
New Orleans mayor Andrew McShane seeks to counter opposition to a Mississippi river bridge by accusing Standard Oil and the American Steamship Owners Association of waging propaganda via 400 telegrams. The campaign urges valley groups to back the bridge to protect river commerce.
In New Orleans two hold ups occurred. A car carrying a man with his wife and child was stopped after midnight. bandits robbed them of $76 and fired on their car. Earlier, three masked men robbed the Albert Weiblen Marble and Granite payroll of $3,000.
In Gulf Port Mississippi a raid by Harrison County officers found 96 quarts of liquor in a railroad caboose. A freight conductor was arrested and discharged in Gulf Port justice court and will face federal court in Biloxi. Authorities argue the caboose is liable for seizure under the national prohibition act like automobiles.
In Halifax on May 2 a fog bound Atlantic storm claimed five lives and wrecked two steamers and a three masted schooner since Thursday afternoon. The Cape D'oy went down after being rammed by Clackamas off Sambro light. Captain Wilkie and crew were rescued or drowned. The Azov reached shore but Moldegard crew perished as lifeboats and rescue efforts continued near Pennant Point and Shut In Island.
Death in Rome this morning of Most Rev Louis Theissling master general of the Dominican Order and world head. Cablegram received by Very Rev Raymond Feagher provincial of Dominicans in the eastern United States.
Ohio Cairo 28.7 rise 0.5. Memphis Mississippi 14.0 rise 9.7. Vicksburg 17.4 fall 0.5. New Orleans 2.5 fall 0.2. Red Shreveport 20.7 rise 6.5. Alexandria 78 fall 2.5. Glachita Camden 5.5 rise 1.4. Monroe 11.7 rise 0.2.
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Saenger Theatre announce Miss Monroe will be welcomed in Galveston May 16 17 and 18 for the Sixth Annual Beauty Pageant. Rules require bathing costumes at 10 am May 18 and entries filed with the Bathing Girl Revue Editor, Monroe News-Star.
In Jena on May 2 the damage suit of S. M. Collins of Monroe against R. H. Bruce and J. A. Huck of New Orleans and L. T. Laigston plus J. T. Allison of Monroe was heard before Judge F. E. Jones. The case, originally for 300000, was amended April 22 to add 100000 and seek an injunction over a lease in La Salle parish. Attorneys from Wise Randall Randall and Freyer of Shreveport plus Monroe counsel argued as witnesses testified about leases and alleged contracts. The hearing is expected to run late, amid oil-field interest. Urania also reported activity at Zeigin and Rowe wells with tubing work and a gas blowout under control.
George Zeigin returned from Lake Charlies with a strainer and screen for Urania No 1, a flowing 750 barrel well. Three inch tubing is set to be run and the well washed, with potential sanding and liner work if needed. Urania attracts oil scouts and lease negotiations intensify as major companies monitor the district.
Four persons were killed instantly when a westbound Sunshine special of the Texas Pacific railroad struck their car at Hallsville crossing opposite the depot. The victims include Hodge Kilpatrick, his wife, George Kilpatrick, and his young daughter. Mrs Kilpatrick’s body was severely mangled. witnesses reported the driver ignored warnings.
Hundreds gathered in Urania to witness the completion of Zeigin Urania No 1, the second well in the La Salle oil territory. Anthony Gibbon of Urania Petroleum, George Zeigin, and Mrs Zeigin attended as the crew set a re opener and frac flow. Driller C H Milter led the Zeigin crew including E E Crowson G G McClelland Fred Ingram and Henry Long in section 18 10 2K.
The Texas case centers on ownership of 628 acres in the Humble Field tied to a southern pond once marked by an alligator and a magnolia tree. The state claims the pond location will settle public-domain status while defendants seek oil rights and past production values. The case involves Perkins, Adolph Goldman, Hermann Foundation, Neils' Espron estate, and major producers including Texas Company and Gulf Oil.
District attorney says illegal possession of whiskey led to charges after a raid on the New Star Hotel morning. Sheriff and police departments conducted the raid and confiscated eleven pints of whiskey.
Eastern stations lose listeners under daylight saving while central outlets gain. WSB Atlanta notes eastern listeners sleep through western hours, yet central stations retain audiences and draw east and west listeners during extended broadcasts. Memphis WMC reports broader eastern and southern reach, and WCCO St. Paul protests WEAF schedule changes seeking restoration of old times.
Miss Alice V. Ponder is declared May baby winner after arriving at 3 30 p m yesterday and weighing about half a pound over, with prizes sponsored by nine Monroe businesses.
In Shreveport Louisiana on May 2 1930 Cedar Grove sees new focus on flogging allegations after W C Oliver 28 convicted of conspiracy to assault John Barker 53. Grand jury probe planned for May 11 with three additional suspects under bond including Mason A Boatright Forest Lee and A Houston Nettles. Night Marshal H M Coles admitted to signing a warning and failing to arrest a vagrant language row looms over Cedar Grove leadership.
Jackson Senators right fielder Tiny Swafford has been released to the Meridian Cotton States League team. He was obtained from Birmingham and left today for Meridian.
In New Orleans a citizen committee presented Guy R. Molony with a $5,000 purse on behalf of the public after his retirement as police superintendent. Molony will sail Tuesday to Honduras where he has been ordered to reorganize its police force for the Honduran government.
I P Sandman local druggist was sentenced by Judge Percy Sandel to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine for illegal possession of Jamaica ginger. An additional 30 days could be imposed on default of payment. An appeal was granted. The raid on Sandman’s drug store at Ouachita avenue uncovered 74 cases of fake Jamaica ginger.
The Louisiana Highway commission opened bids for over 35 miles of state highways with the largest letting to date. The bid winner was The Construction Company of New Orleans at 84 807 58 for the Winnsboro Delhi road in Franklin parish, a 10 mile segment from near Crowville to near Lamar, finalizing the link.
Disqualification of Captain H F E Honeywell and Herbert V Thaden as contestants in the national elimination balloon race follows their failure to inflate with other balloons. Honeywell started late and Thaden arrived late, gaining an apparent advantage prohibited by the rules. Meanwhile five balloons were likely over the Ozark region of northern Arkansas with no word from pilots.
Five balloons departed from Rosecrans Field in St Joseph to contest for the U S spot in the international balloon race. Pilots include H E Honeywell W T Van Orman Herbert V Thaden Wm J Flood and Major Maurice Smith. Messages will report position speed and experience to N A A officials and the Associated Press.
The April Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph directory shows about 3,000 names, up 300 from October. Boy Scouts delivered the new book, which has 27 pages of names vs 25 previously, and management notes 8300 more names in six months as excellent progress.
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