25 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1919
Page
1
Fragmented text shows a chaotic market note with urgent phrases about repeat calls, daily fees, and shrimp. It hints at a disruption in service and price concerns but lacks clear names, places, or dates to specify.
OCR fragment mentions a large plant and a filling, with unreadable surrounding text. No clear dates, names, or locations are recoverable from the readable portion.
Business leaders back a government Carnegie Institute drainage plan to eradicate malaria by draining swamps in Monroe. A 12 000 dollar project would be shared by the city and federal and state partners with work slated to start next March 1 and continue through summer.
A letter received by Postmaster J. T. Bryant from David Marshall of Cleveland Ohio contains veiled threats against whites and self descriptions of strength and reach. The letter was sent to the General Postmaster Monroe La dated November 20. It includes references to burning and killing and asserts the writer’s power and intent.
Ouachita parish seeks 350000 pennies to fund the National Anti Tuberculosis Association effort. The drive, not tied to the Red Cross, targets $3500 within Monroe and Ouachita. Officials note 450 to 500 active TB cases in the parish and emphasize silent, ongoing public health work.
Due to Thanksgiving the Rotary Club luncheon at the Sika Club will be held Wednesday at 12:09 for one hour instead of Thursday. A Thanksgiving program is planned with Rotarians R E Major Abe Arent and Davis Oliver delivering remarks. Attendance is urged at 100 percent.
J. W. Turner and partners organize Sinope Plantings company in Corey to lease more acreage in Quachita parish and farm extensively. The corp with $10,000 capital will also run a mercantile business at Corey. Officers include J. W. Turner as president and general manager, and as secretary and treasurer.
Berlin reports say German forces in the Baltic region are in a dire state. Troops gathered south of Mitnu were attacked by Lettish forces near Kruku according to the Tareblatt.
A. P. reports in Atlanta on November 25 that the embargo on cottonseed shipments to cottonseed oil mills across the South will cause losses for both manufacturers and producers. Oil men advocate exempting cottonseed used for planting from the embargo.
Civil court is in session this week in Monroe with Judge Fred M. Odom on the bench. Cases slated for today include William J. Allen versus T. Fodiker and Mary Mayo versus T. M. Hammond.
Former Governor Luther E. Hall will headline a Stubbs rally in Monroe on Thanksgiving Day, announced by M. Carey Thompson. Col. Frank P. Stubbs and Judge P. A. Gilbert will also speak at 3 PM in the City School auditorium as organizers expect a strong Monroe turnout. John W. Lewis will be unable to speak.
About 150 people were rounded up over three days as hold ups, auto thefts and safe blowings surged through Chicago. Sixteen men and women were jailed on charges connected with four murders, pool room and street car robberies, and 150 home burglaries.
A semi official message reports a significant shift in northern occupied zone with Italians forming a legion at Sebenico. The unit includes newly arrived troops equipped by the Italian army with ammunition and supplies.
Bank robbers cut telegraph wires to Murphy in Collins County and entered the Guaranty State Bank last night escaping with about $10 000. Local authorities pursue leads on the overnight burglary.
Washington officials waited for a note from the Mexican embassy after reports that no long dispatch had reached Mexico City. Jenkins remains ill in a Mexican penitentiary charged with conspiring with rebels to collect a ransom of about 150000 dollars. The state department stayed in touch with its Mexico City embassy as Carranza officials consider the matter and Cabrera’s stance, with no evidence disclosed about an American consular agent’s second confinement.
Laredo Texas dispatch notes El Universal quotes Hilario Medina, sub secretary of foreign affairs, saying Mexico should wait for Jenkins case resolution in Mexican courts before action. The note has been received by the foreign office. cabinet deliberations continue. Governorship Cabrera of Puebla cautions no fear of international complications.
Washington reports no new instructions have been sent to Rear Admiral Andrews at Spalata regarding the attitude to take if a story is made about possible action. The note clarifies the stance amid the developing strike threat and related speculation.
Josephine Parker alias many names, accused of stealing a diamond ring from a Minder banker, was taken to Shreveport yesterday by Officer E. S. Sullivan. Police say she traveled around the state under various aliases and was captured in this city shortly after arrival by Detective J. W. Tarver. Authorities identify her as Monroe-born, with aliases including Joe Hanna Parker and Josie Parker.
An altercation at a Monroe butcher shop led to the arrest of Warren and Beasen. Warren faced two weapon-related charges and was fined 24 dollars plus costs on the weapon count and 25 dollars plus costs for testing. Bass received a 12.50 dollar fine plus costs for fighting. Additional arrests included C. Clark held for suspicious behavior and T. J. Moore and Johnnie Mitchel detained for investigation.
Washington Nov 25 President Wilsons cabinet is expected to decide today on the age old coal miners wage dispute. Attorney General Palmer said if operators profits figures from yesterday by McAdoo are correct it is unlikely Garfield will permit an increase.
Monroe Commissioner AL Vo Miller says drivers repeatedly flout traffic rules on the Ouachita bridge and risk accidents and bridge wear. He notes multiple arrests for violations such as wrong side driving and exceeding speed limits.
The First Baptist Church of Monroe schedules two evenings of events tied to the STS campaign. A mass meeting Wednesday at 7 50 p m will feature talks and a special service. Friday night district prayer and praise meetings will be held across nine city sections with leaders named for each location.
Birmingham reports a concerted effort to cut paper use by shrinking type and reducing reading matter and illustrations. Publishers propose higher rates and subscription costs to achieve a ten percent reduction in print paper consumption over the year.
Five Bogalusa leaders meet with Governor Pleasant in Baton Rouge after a Saturday clash that left three labor leaders dead. Delegation days they fear exposure could trigger further violence. Names of the participants are withheld amid danger.
Federal prohibition enforcement will rest with state and municipal officials, with the federal government stepping in only if officials show evident infidelity to the law. Federal Prohibition Inspector Kramer told the Methodist Temperance Board in Washington.
Boston November 25 retail clothiers told the commission on the necessities of life that spring suits for men will cost more than current prices. They cited federal excess profit taxes passed along by each handler as a major factor driving up costs including labor.
Judge Charles Schulze presided over a case in which Jim Lillard faced cheating and swindling charges after allegedly taking $30 from two African American men, J A Banks and Fran Cole, promising whiskey. Proceedings noted no mitigating circumstances amid the court and public scrutiny.
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