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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1919
Page
1
Traffic bureau members at a Chamber of Commerce meeting discussed an excursion on the river to Monroe trade areas. They considered carrying freight to Boeuf river landings, but a formal date and freight approval from U S inspectors were unresolved.
Officials report a quarantine regulation may take effect in western parish unless courts find violators guilty. Dr. Yoder notes cases in the city are watched and penalties depend on court outcomes. Several cattle tick violations were settled or adjourned with fines possible for guilty parties.
The man arrested at Meridian Mississippi is Raymond Shealey a 22 year old alleged to resemble 27 year old and weighing 172 pounds. He says he was shot by a deputy sheriff in Monroe and is not wanted in the county according to Sheriff Grant. W B Allen one of five who escaped from the Monroe parish jail was captured at Dermott Arkansas.
The Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific railroad shifts divisional headquarters from Monroe to Vicksburg effective November 1. J C Stamm and H B Sargent lead the move with staff, consolidating under regional director H F Winchell in Atlanta to create unified management of the lines.
New York on November 1 reports the waterfront largely idle as hopes for a settlement fade once more. Except for two shifts at Chelsea piers, no significant resumption of labor occurred, with promises of a wider return failing to materialize. Colonel James D. Belk, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, died at 74 in Brooklyn.
The upper chamber of parliament in The Hague unanimously passed a bill establishing an eight hour day and a forty five hour week.
Washington announces only 19 000 of the 100 000 freight cars ordered by the railroad administration will be built. Director-General Hines stated the decision today.
Brooklyn factory owner Adolph Goebel tightens doors as 500 inside butchers demand wage scales from 102 to 245.50 a week. They denounce the Bolshevik plan to seize the plant and share profits, while Goebel foresees investor gains and a possible six percent return.
Torrential rainfall totaling three and a half inches in three hours caused the Trinity River to rise fifteen feet in twelve hours. The flood stage was reached today and the river continues to rise as waters advance.
Nashville papers continue regular editions despite a Thursday night and Friday walkout by most composing room employees. The Associated Press reports editors and staff maintain production in face of labor action across multiple outlets.
Early indications show about 80,000 coal miners in Illinois heeded the strike order set to take effect at midnight. Whistles sounded this morning signaling a work stoppage, and no workers returned to duty.
Chicago liquor dealers vote to urge brewers to stop making near beer calling it an outrage to decent people to drink. The 900 liquor establishments close at midnight and will stay shut until war time prohibition ends.
Pirates in the Black Sea overpowered a ship named Maria traveling from Novoroshysk to Batum. They seized the passengers and took $0,000,000 rubles. They frequently land along the coast and commit robberies.
The iron traffic bridge over the Ouachita River at Columbia partly collapsed as flood waters and debris surged. Sheriff J. E. McClanahan reported the east span sank while the swing span bobbed downstream, noting blockages and danger of further damage. He contacted U.S. engineers about the bridge's condition amid heavy rains upstream. The structure, built in 1904 05 at about $45 008, faced increased risk due to river swelling between Monroe and Columbia.
Dr. Bean, psychology and sociology professor from Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, spoke in Monroe tonight at 7 30 in City Hall council chamber. He outlined a community betterment program aligned with Gulf Coast Red Cross aims.
Dr. C. F. Cheelszl an Abyasinian lecturer and self described temporary dean of the University of Princeton Indiana speaks in town Sunday at 2 30 PM at the Co M FE church on Africa and its Wonders His tour promotes harmony between races and urges Africans to return home for development He claims Oxford Paris training and knowledge of fifteen languages and touts a diet of elephant meat and milk for great strength and longevity
Washington Nov 1 The government weighs steps to address the coal strike after injunctions failed to halt the nation wide walkout. The Pal mer attorney general office declined to discuss methods but said the federal court at Indianapolis will act and the next move must come from the miners side.
A 300 to 400 strong striker party from the Cabin Creek country began a rain soaked march toward Charleston. District officers had forbidden the move and officials provided no details on ammunitions or exact aims.
Paducah Kentucky dispatch reports West Kentucky coal fields Webster Hopkins and Christian counties mines running as usual under the existing contract with miners. Operators say no deviation from last year’s pay and hours agreement is expected.
Leaders report more than 377 500 miners out by midnight with about 600 000 further to join tomorrow as unions declare a nationwide stop work. Figures vary as reports come in from Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Illinois Iowa Kentucky Colorado Kansas Montana and Wyoming with pumps kept manned to preserve mines.
For several years the Lyceum Theatre has run pioneer era performances and a series of productions that showcase local talent and enduring appeal. The listing highlights ongoing community engagement and the venue's role in sustaining period pieces.
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