13 Nov 1923
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1923
Page
1
England faces renewed voting activity as STAR LIGHT party fields candidates across multiple districts. Analysts cite expected turnout and potential shifts in local and national alignments amid ongoing electoral reforms.
In a broad survey of current issues the piece notes England may vote on tariff protection December 5 as Parliament is dissolved. It critiques the campaign's lack of a fixed policy while praising American modernization and rapid voting in a compact nation. It also covers food safety cautions and political inquiries into the Forbes Veterans Bureau case.
Former Veterans Bureau director Charles R Forbes testifies before the senate veterans' committee denying perjury and related charges. He says politics caused most administration difficulties and cites Brig. Gen. Sawyer and Col. Cholmeley Jones as key figures amid a tense defense of his record.
Residents say a weather forecaster gave faulty guidance and led them to take a stand despite clear skies. They claim no rain or clouds appeared today, contradicting the predicted storm that influenced their actions.
In Atlanta the peace warrant against Ku Klux Klan Imperial Wizard H W Evans was dismissed by Judge Hathcock after Dr Johnston and others sought dismissal for all concerned. Evans, in court with attorney Paul Etheridge, said he would reply to Coburn shooting later.
President Coolidge says the traditional policy blocks U S involvement with allied governments in protests to Germany over Crown Prince Frederick William or the former emperor. The plan would prevent measures to stop the monarchy’s reestablishment.
Brussels report says Wilhelm II and a royal suite hold passports ready for reentry after five years in exile. A Doorn cipher and private messages suggest plans to establish either the ex ruler or Crown Prince Frederick William on the German throne. No official confirmation and travel destination yet. monarchist ties cited as motivation for possible return.
British government officials reiterated they are satisfied with the assurances from the Netherlands that Ex-Emperor William will not be allowed to leave Dutch custody. They have no reason to doubt his escape and expect the Dutch government to thwart any attempt. No new representations have been made to Holland.
Huey P. Long of the Louisiana Public Service Commission says the court will rule on ICC vs state jurisdiction in terminal matters. He notes California and New York rulings align with his view, urges a union station for Monroe and expansion in New Orleans and Shreveport, and indicates the case hinges on federal jurisdiction information.
Huey P. Long chaired the Louisiana Public Service Commission and spoke in Monroe about a petition for a new passenger station. He refused to set a hearing date, calling the issue judicial and pending, with no definite timetable given. The petition asks Vicksburg Shreveport & Pacific Railroad to build a new station and remove crossings.
Exports from the United States in October reached 402 million dollars while imports totaled 303 million, yielding a favorable trade balance of 99 million dollars. The report from Washington notes October's figures show a positive balance driven by higher export values.
Washington November 13 President Coolidge said he sees the treasury revision proposal as a step toward lower taxes but did not commit to approval or disapproval. The Mellon plan has not been adopted as administration policy and other options are under review as the President consults Congress and cabinet members before any definite legislation.
Washington reports that New Orleans was selected as the site for the 1924 meeting of the Southern Medical Association. The announcement notes the choice was made for the annual gathering to be held in New Orleans.
Fifty two government agents seized a large quantity of liquor in Mobile during early today and U S marshals began serving warrants against those charged with violations of prohibition law. The raiding squads include Izzey Einstein and officials say more details will reveal the Savannah liquor traffic.
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