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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1925
Page
6
President Coolidge urged better local government and stricter enforcement of laws at Arlington Cemetery on Memorial Day. He warned lax administration fuels crime cynicism and urged local self government, warning against federal overreach and urging individual responsibility to uphold liberty and order.
Police and residents in Monroe watched anxiously as a luxury car resembling Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr.’s vehicle was stopped by Meridian traffic officers as a suspected booze runner. The phantom sighting led to frantic preparations for a VIP visit, which never materialized that night. A palace car later appeared with New York plates, a driver, and a single passenger, though details remained unclear.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, heir to the New York fortune, whose baggage was searched in Meridian after being halted by officers as a suspected rum runner, will issue a warning to travelers through the American Automobile Association. He arrived in Vicksburg from Jackson after seeking Governor Henry L. Whitfield and explaining the incident to the governor’s secretary. Also traveling were John Brodix, tied to newspaper interests.
Monroe merchants discuss closing stores Friday afternoons starting June 15 to let clerks and shopkeepers attend ball games auto trips and visit the natatorium. The plan, already tried last year, has near unanimous merchant support and mirrors actions in Vicksburg and other cities. Public cooperation is urged to minimize inconvenience by shopping earlier on affected days.
Confirmation of rumors that Mae Murray the actress obtained a divorce from Robert Z. Leona in Paris came with a farm announcement that a decree had been granted in almost record time. She testified that her husband had kept her from their home.
A special meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Thursday June 4 at 2 30 p m seeks Ouachita parish farmers to form a co operative truck growing association. Focus on fall and winter crops cauliflower Denmark variety for carload shipment to northern markets with August September planting and November December marketing. Also planned are fall beans cabbage lettuce and late potatoes with speakers Prof G L Tiebout and Henry Clay Smith to discuss rail and marketing cooperation. Seed from Denmark requires early orders to receive in Monroe by August.
Frank Gartman proprietor of the Columbia filling station was severely burned when fumes from gasoline ignited after a match was lit on a truck carrying a monkey. Gartman jumped into the vehicle to save his four year old son, burning his left leg. Edgar Ray used sand to smother the flames. No other injuries were reported.
In Chicago on May 30 four jurors were locked up to hear William D. Shepherd’s murder case against Wn. N. McClintock. The fourth juror Mark R. Spikins joined, aiding State's attorney Crowe's hope of progress. A search for missing witness Robert White continued in New York as Judge Lynch awaited his appearance.
A man attempted to pass two bogus fifty dollar checks at Butler-Rather Auto Parts on North Second Street. J. R. Butler exposed the scam after checks drawn on a New Orleans bank proved fake. the man, about 45, fled the city as police searched. Checks were made payable to J. H. Smith and signed Wm. Smith, president of Smith Contracting Co.
Acquittal of grocery operator H J Gryder occurred on grounds of insufficient evidence. The liquor enforcement drive covered Monday night and Tuesday as Judge Sandel ruled in Gryder case.
New York May 30 Vigorous search continued for the slayer of Florence Kane identified by Detective James A Kane of Brooklyn as his sister after viewing the brutalized body found near her home. Kane insisted on remaining on the case despite orders to go off duty.
Washington May 30 The nation marked Memorial Day with President Coolidge leading ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery beside the tomb of the unknown soldier. Thousands heard the address aired by major radio stations as veterans groups held services prior to the presidential party. A large anchor of puppies and the Navy’s lost ships were noted tributes shaping the day.
Marion Ohio May 30 memorial day feature the dedication of the new Marion Star publishing plant one room set aside as a Harding memorial displaying newspaper pages tracing Warren G. Harding from Ohio lieutenant governor 1908 to his death and funeral. London memorial day observed by American Overseas Memorial Day Association branch ceremonies.
In Urania May 30, Gould et al Love Brothers Harper No 1 section 23 10 2E tests show a return of 12 to 16 barrels of oil daily with about 5 percent water after a bail. Initial salt water flow broke in then packer set, bail brought oil production. Zeigin et al Urania No 1 in 19 10 2E to be drilled Sunday with testing planned as formations show fair promise of oil akin to Zeizin field.
In Shanghai and Tsingtao, Chinese student mobs clash with Sikh police and gendarmes. Three dead in Taishan cotton mill unrest as authorities attempt to clear strikers. Shanghai reports six killed and eight seriously wounded, with fifty students arrested. Tokyo warns troops and dispatches ships to protect Japanese interests amid ongoing disturbances.
General John J. Pershing commander in chief of the A F F officially starts the annual Poppy Day campaign for disabled veterans by buying a poppy from Joy Authier of Washington D C. The act underscores wartime remembrance and charitable support nationwide.
Fire with origins in exposed wiring in the Martin Varry Corporation paint department destroyed the Lamar county plant and offices. Loss estimated at a quarter million dollars, largely insured. Two large buildings 490 by 60 feet housed modern machinery for auto body work and vast stocks. Office records burned. rebuild talk underway led by general manager A Callahan. Fire discovered at 9 50 p m with explosions from paint barrels. facility near Lumberton was a pride of the South.
Special to the ae Star reports all aes parish high schools Rayville Delhi Mangham and Start held final graduation exercises on Thursday night each presenting its largest or among its most successful senior class. Delhi’s graduates include Mary Jane Anding and many others. Mangham lists numerous graduates. Start shows Marie Robinson as sole graduate. Rayville’s class includes T Jarrell McCoy Irma Gay Langford Frank B Hatch Jr and many more.
Sheriff Milton Coverdale left for El Dorado, Arkansas, with requisition papers to bring back Tom Upchurch on a liquor charge and for skipping a $780 bond. Upchurch had evaded capture since February until his May 20 arrest, and the case followed a raid on 1604 Jackson street that netted 38 gallons and 23 pints of moonshine.
At Speedway Indianapolis the 500 mile race reached the halfway mark with Peter De Paolo leading after 250 miles in 2 24 59 at 103.45 mph. Dave Lewis Earl Cooper and Ralph Hepburn trailed as a record crowd of about 145000 watched the neck and neck action.
The 500 mile race at Indianapolis opens with 22 drivers including De Palma and Milton as favorites amid a record expected crowd of 150000. Pietro Bordino is the lone foreign entrant driving an Italian car. Levy Duris led qualifying. Few accidents noted on the treacherous track despite past fatalities.
NEW YORK May 30 The weather troubled Tex Rickard for 19 years as last night's light heavy title bout between champion Mike McTigue and Paul Berlenbach was moved to tonight at Yankee Stadium. Rain made the venue too wet for fans, a first since 1906 when Rickard postponed a show after Gans Nelson. Berlenbach and McTigue weighed 170½ pounds each, four under the limit.
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