Government and You. Today's Events by News STAR LIGHT
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02 Nov 1923
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1923
Page
1
The snippet notes discuss a feature on daily events and a segment titled They Would Bribe. It mentions government topics and a news outlet named News STAR LIGHT, signaling a public affairs focus.
A mixed page notes weather affecting sports and a Swartz farmer’s church gift, plus a New York divorce regret, Salvation Army critique by paper dealers, a cotton report shift, and evolving media like radio pictures. A Chicago tale ends with a bandit kissing a victim after robbing her.
In Aix La Chapelle Belgian troops escorted all separatists including leaders Joseph Matthes and Leo Deckers from the city this afternoon and restored governance by Reich officials.
AIX LA CHAPELLE November 2 The separatists led by Leo Deckers who proclaimed the Rhineland republic on October 21 admitted defeat this afternoon and began leaving the city in large numbers. Flags were hauled down from the town hall and government quarters were evacuated.
In AIX LA CHAPELLE on November 2 fifteen hundred separatists from Coblenz Crefeld and Duisburg besiege the town hall. Firemen security police and communists defend the building as bombs and dynamite are used. The morning sees the balance shifting toward the separatists.
Reports from Cologne state that Aix La Chapelle towns hall and government buildings were seized by separatists led by Leo Deckers with forces from Coblenz and Duren. Street fighting occurred and several separatists were wounded. Unverified reports claim shops were looted as the town remained closed.
In Atlanta on November 2 the case of David M. Rittenhouse moves to Georgia Supreme Court as his attorneys seek review of alleged internal strife within the Ku Klux Klan.
New York reports Jeanne Eagles, lead in Rain, engaged to Whitney Warren of a prominent New York family. The wedding is planned for some time next spring, announced by her mother Mrs Julia Isles according to the New York American.
J N Walker a Swartz area farmer near Monroe Swartz has erected a large Baptist church on the Monroe Swartz highway as a monument of gratitude for monetary rewards from gas wells on his farm. The $8 000 to $10 000 edifice will host a Thanksgiving Day dedication with his family contributing time and labor. The church welcomes all denominations and believers in Jesus Christ.
The Associated Press reports cotton jumped over 100 points in New York as the Agriculture Department forecast 10 248 000 bales. By 2 pm January was at 31 60 with the daily limit reached. In New Orleans cotton rose 8 a bale as the government report boosted prices and December 31 58 cents a pound.
Oklahoma City November 2 Counsel for Governor J C Walton on trial before a senate court of appeachment said that if the decision is unfavorable an appeal will be taken to the United States district court They did not reveal details but suggested the October 2 special election where voters ignored the governor s order to keep polls closed may be used as a basis for the appeal
Lieutenant Harold W W Brow by Associated Press at Mitchel Field New York averaged 257 14 mph over a 3 kilometer straight course repeated four times. His Curtiss racer reached 263 mph on the fourth run beating the previous 299 1 2 mph mark set by Lt Russell L Maughan in Dayton Ohio last March 29. Total flight time 28 minutes with preliminary 255 mph wind test.
Counsel for Gov J C Walton argued to strike fourteen of twenty two articles in impeachment proceeding. They challenged article one alleging Baskin case as impeachable offense and defended the 48000 dollar Walton home purchase as legitimate. The court proceedings opened with demurrer arguments and the defense sought to limit charges.
In Monroe the Onvachita Dairymen's Association refutes claims of collusion to drive milk prices up. They say they only sought a fair price, aiming for 80 cents per gallon for milk sold to restaurants, while Monroe Milk Station holds 30 cents per gallon and advertises 15 cents a quart cash and carry. The dispute began after the station paused a promised raise despite a meeting vote in favor.
William Fox of the William Fox Picture Corporation announced a twenty seven million dollar program for the coming year. Plans include raising the weekly payroll by over one hundred thousand dollars to about three hundred thousand, building a new studio near Beverly Hills with five million dollars, and spending about two million on books and plays. Fox forecasts the amusement business entering an era of great prosperity worldwide.
An aftershock lasting about ten seconds was felt in Manila at 2 43 this afternoon marking the fourth quake in three days with no damages reported.
Washington reports that with no agreement on the reparations formula between London and Paris American officials cannot decide if U S participation would be acceptable. The United States remains an interested observer and hopes France’s proposed restrictions will not block the inquiry.
Senator Robert M. Lafollette returning from Europe described a dire German city situation with famine and shortages. He urged Americans to aid Germany amid war, saying delay could trigger chaos and civil unrest. He spoke to reporters upon his return about humanity and national energy to help.
Berlin reports indicate the German Socialists withdrew from the Reich coalition government this afternoon. The move ends the joint administration and signals a major shift in the country’s political unity as leaders confirm party departure.
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