27 Nov 1923
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1923
Page
1
A fragmentary page item notes a Klan victory amid wartime era tensions. The readable lines mention a public display and civic response, with references to local leaders and community reactions. Further specifics are unavailable in the surviving text.
A long patchwork of notes on religious suggestions for Psalm readings from F M Freeman and Wallace Clift, coupled with aviation and wireless progress, cotton prices, anti Klan debates in Oklahoma, truth in law and a civic reminder to vote, followed by reflections on sorrow and resilience as days change.
Four bandits who robbed the Bank of Asbury led a police-captured officer, Clarence Allison, on a wild escape across Kansas and Missouri. Allison pursued on foot, then drove a loaned car while the bandits fired and fled. About 1200 dollars in loot plus two silver bags were left behind. a volley from bank staff and others reportedly wounded one bandit.
Voters in Mississippi's third district cast ballots to choose a successor to the late B. G. Humphreys. Candidates were W. Y. Humphreys, son of the late congressman, and J. C. Roberts, state highway commissioner. Both campaigned vigorously as results awaited.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Mississippi Railway to construct a 25 mile railroad from Amory to Fulton in Mississippi. The project carries an estimated cost of 275000 dollars and is expected to be completed within eight months. The line will serve agricultural traffic and connect with the St Louis San Francisco road.
In Crystal Springs Mississippi Mance Dees reports a cotton boll weevil eradicator found in the Argentine ant. He shows two stalks from his farm one infested with ants yielding 144 bolls to the top while the other with weevils shows shriveled squares and undeveloped bolls.
Iowa Senator Cummins agreed to defer to Republican leaders on retaining either or both roles as president pro tem of the Senate and chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee. After a conference with Senate Lodge, the GOP leader, he was expected to be continued in both posts despite objections from some members.
President Coolidge appoints Kentucky Governor Edwin P. Morrow to the public group of the railroad labor board, succeeding P. M. Barton in an arrangement tied to the late President Harding.
Oklahoma City reports the state senate passed a clause making mask wearing a misdemeanor in a bill regulating secret orders. The 24 to 13 vote favored Klan supporters with amendments. exemptions cover masquerade arrivals and public parades of educational religious or historical character. Penalties include up to one year imprisonment and fines from 50 to 500 dollars.
Oklahoma legislators, both houses, opened a session under rebukes from leaders for alleged in sincerity in considering anti Klan legislation. The senate moved to press another bill section after killing a clause to force secret order officers to reveal membership rolls. Senator Anglin urged an end to obstruction as the chamber prepared for renewed debate amid vows of a prolonged battle.
Ten crew members of the Japanese freighter Shin Yoku Maru are reported safe near Cordova Alaska after a gale disrupted wireless, with 25 sailors still unaccounted for as of yesterday noon. Weather hindered rescue efforts amid a 90 mph gale.
Berlin news reports Dr Heinrich Albert quit efforts to form a Reich cabinet at President Eberts request due to insufficient Reichstag support for a non partisan government. Ebert then sought a five party coalition excluding the Socialists while none named a chancellor candidate. London dispatch confirms Albert relinquished the task of forming a ministry for the German Reich.
Berlin reports a worsening food shortage despite recent riots. Experts predict general seizure of government supplied wholesale goods and price fixing may be needed. Pomerania wholesale groups control Berlin produce flow, affecting hotels and their suppliers.
Chicago November 27 Senator Hiram Johnson of California begins his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination with a formal start after naming Frank Harris Hitchcock as general manager to direct the effort.
In Memphis Judge F M Guthrie refuses to grant custody to either sister. Pansy Catherine Henson, born in Missouri, was raised by Mrs Ed Henson after her mother abandoned the child amid a marital estrangement. The real mother allegedly abducted Pansy to Memphis and Mrs Henson filed to regain custody.
Senate and House progressives shape aims for the sixty-eighth Congress. House Republicans and Progressives hold conferences to finalize a program centered on organization and tax reduction, while leaders move to speed up party organization ahead of upcoming sessions.
London Nov 27 The forthcoming general election will cost about 8 000 000 pounds in addition to 1 200 000 pounds spent this year on voter registration. Every borough and county is a registration area, with about 15 000 000 men and 7 000 000 women on the lists.
Defense counsel in a federal conspiracy trial for twenty-two defendants closes its case. Witnesses challenge government testimony linking defendants to illegal auto dealings while asserting legitimate transactions. Defendants deny any conspiracy as Ike Wilson and others testify amid questions about reputations and past offices in El Dorado.
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