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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1919

Page

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Anarchists Seized in Nation-wide Action on Soviet Birthday

About 500 suspected radicals were rounded up in 14 cities including New York Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Philadelphia San Francisco Newark and Jackson Mich They await deportation or other action as federal authorities move to curb planned demonstrations marking the Soviet government anniversary More arrests are expected nationwide

Associated Preas United States New York William C. Flynn Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Chicago Milwaukee Geary Detroit Philadelphia San Francisco Newark Jackson Mich Connecticut New Haven Dartford Ansonia Waterbury New Britain

Conference Commends Lutz Work At Local Church

The First M. E. Church quarterly conference met last night to commend Rev. A. S. Lutz of Monroe for four years as presiding elder of the Monroe district. Resolutions praised his work and urged the bishop to consider rewards at the next annual conference as he moves to a new post.

M. E A. S. Lutz Monroe Lutz

War thrift stamp drive urged in Monroe banks and shops

A new drive to buy thrift stamps opens in Monroe starting tomorrow through November 16. Uncle Sam urges at least 10 dollars from every resident, framing the stamps as a smart thrift investment and civic duty. Purchases available at local banks and outlets including Cellens Drug, Chase Armstrong Drug, El Miro Smoke House, Ford Levi Stationers, and multiple drug stores.

Treasury Sam Lord Nelson Trafalgar Monroe Uncle Sam Monroe Banks Cellens Drug Co Chase Amman’s Drug Co el Miro Smoke House Ford Levi, Stationers Faser Drug Co Faulk Drug Co Phoenix Drug Co

Raids on W W Headquarters Lead to 40 Arrests in Akron

In Akron Ohio today 40 men were arrested in raids on alleged radical W W headquarters. Federal authorities reported deportation orders for over 200 aliens tied to Red activities across 18 sites.

W. W Akron Associated Preas Ohio Department of Office Ad LW. W

Boosters Plan River Trip For Monroe Businessmen

Monroe businessmen race to join a Chamber of Commerce organized river journey along the Ouachita, Boeuf, and nearby rivers. W. C. Carlton leads arrangements with 40 to 50 expected travelers. The trip aims to discuss trade with river residents and boost Monroe trade, not for pleasure. Reservations are urged as space dwindles.

Monroe Ouachita Hocuz Chamber of Commerce Cross W. C. Carlton W. W Carlton Boeuf River Jonesville Harrisonburg Ouachita River

Sword of Don Juan to Feature in City Pageant

A relic sword of Don Juan Filhiol, a Louisiana pioneer of elviliastion, will be used in the pageant at the City Servel Auditorium next Thursday. The weapon, one of few ancient relics, is owned by Robert Breard, descendant of the era’s heir.

Sword OF Don Juan Don Juan Filhiol Louisiana Robert Breard

Services in memory of Monroe fallen WWI dead

Memorial services at First Methodist Church tomorrow at 11 o clock honor three local service members Dr Leonidas Barkdull Faulk Elizabeth Russell Ansley and Professor Ellis Brown. The program includes flag furling unveiling of a service tablet with 100 names and dedication of memorial trees. Rev E K Means to speak. public encouraged to attend.

Monroe M. E Leonidas Barkdull Faulk Mra Elizabeth Russell Ansley Red Cross Ellis Brown Gettysburg Ansley First Methodist Church E. K. Means

Tchaikovsky Quartette Praised in Monroe Lyceum

The Tchaikowsky Quartette delighted Monroe audiences in the first free lyceum event at the city school auditorium. Leon Weltman Edward Kowhnaki Frederick Blair Henry Levine and Elizabeth Wood performed with high artistry as classical music gained popular appeal. The next program features A Matthew Hillburn presenting reading and impersonation on the American stage.

Tachaikowsky Monroe City School Leon Weltman Edward Kowhnaki Frederick Blair Henry Levine Mise Elizabeth Wood Lyceum Matthew Hillburn

Monroe urged to build new insane hospital in state

City Commissioner A. V. Miller met with Dr. Oscar Dowling head of Louisiana state board of health to press for humane quarters for insane patients in Monroe. With only two local inmates awaiting state hospital disposition, officials urge a dedicated facility as crowded hospitals fail to meet needs.

A. V. Miller Oscar Dowling Louisiana State Board of Health Monroe Louisiana Miller Heap Itc Tey Williams Bennie Woodward

Auto Ordinance Warned as Police Step Up Enforcement

Police state the traffic law will be strictly enforced with numerous arrests for alleged violations of the ordinance. Most charges concern wrong parking and several cases involve lack of licenses during the same period.

Airplanes to Reach Monroe Next Monday

Three planes from the Service Motor Truck Company of Wabash Indiana are en route to Monroe and expected Monday. Six aircraft head to Fort Worth and four to southern Alabama. Local donors provide a landing field near Monroe cotton mills with city machinery for leveling.

Service Motor Truck Company Wabash Ind Monroe A. King Monroe Service Truck Co Wabash Concern Fort Worth Alabama Mr. King Guy P. Stubbs T. B. Flournoy Bernstein Miller Rotary Club Boonstra L. S. Cook Barnard Fawcett Porter Sweeney Watson Rantoul St. Louis Jefferson City Kansas City Fort Scott Tulsa Ardmore Sherman Monrow Monrow Service Truck Company South

Happy Russell Held in Monroe Jail Awaiting US Hearing

G Russell known as Happy Russell was arrested by Deputy Marshal Geren near Mer Rouge and held in Monroe City Jail. He proclaims innocence while awaiting a preliminary US commissioner hearing before the eastern district court in Shreveport. Russell, a Lovician, formerly worked as a division foreman for the Missouri Pacific.

G. €. Russell Russell United States Geren Mer Rouge Monroe Heap United States Court Shreveport Lovicians Mianouri Pacific

Vets to Honor World War Ex-Service Men on Tuesday

Civil War veterans to join Armistice Day exercises at the City School Auditorium. Confederate soldiers will appear in uniform on stage recalling the Civil War era as the nation marks veteran remembrance and the passing of time since 1861.

City School Lee Jackson Beauregard

Longshoremen Ballot Vote In New Orleans

Indications showed it would be night before the longshoremen’s ballot count finished to decide if workers return to work while the national adjustment commission makes its decision.

New Orleans National Adjustment Commission

Winter Hardship and Red Cross Seeks Work for Indigent

Miss Helle Pike says vagrants flood Red Cross with claims for aid. Tramps spin tales. officials distinguish beggars, vow to aid only the worthy with work. Chief Inspector Heap warns of winter arrivals unseen on trains. Monroe police report rising vagrancy and nightly patrols.

Red Cross Miss Helle Pike Miss Pike Lilliput Brobingbad Baron Munchausen Raia Inspector Heap Monroe Inspeetor Saat

Criticisms Rise as Labor and Capital Clash

Fragmented OCR text shows a tense exchange as labor and capital clash over a proposed cancellation order. References to a union, a strike, and telegrapher data hint at a public dispute during a political or labor event with a November meeting time and demands for action.

Ing Preamenta Lea Telegrapher Parte United States Soriake

Industrial and labor committee hearings reach Boston and Pittsburgh

The committee authorized to investigate strikes presents its hearings in Boston and Pittsburgh. The discussion centers on industrial and labor disputes and the right to address questions affecting labor. The panel notes Congress should determine methods to resolve these tensions and avoid overreach.

Washington Mittee Investec Presenta Botton Pittsburg Ates Congress

Miners Union in Kentucky Hills "Broke" by Confidence Game

Associated Press report from Knoxville dated November 8 describes the McRobert miners union near Kentucky as penniless after being fleeced yesterday by a man posing as a government agent. The incident exposed tensions between miners and the external intermediary.

Hills Kentucky Associated Press Knoxville Tenn McRobert

Mine Workers seek brief postponement in injunction case

Associated Press reports Indianapolis November 8 that Mine Workers of America and their attorney asked for one week or ten days to settle the dispute. Government assistant attorney general opposed, saying the case is too important to delay. Injunction proceedings to be pressed by officials in Washington.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Amerie United States District Washington United Mine Workers of An Palmer John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Troversy

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