30 Nov 1923
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1923
Page
1
The Countess Warwick explains to interviewers that the Warwick estates are held by a limited liability company and will pass to her son Robert Brooke without heavy taxes. She and the Earl mdse into a discussion on hypocrisy in prohibition and political virtue, noting lawmakers’ personal conduct vs political stances.
The article notes Geraldine Farrar barred from two Atlanta church auditoriums over objections to a past performance. It questions the link between her earlier act and tonight's concert and urges clear explanation to resolve public doubt while discussing broader issues of censorship and fair charges.
A poetic verse extols divine blessing and protection granted from sacred realms above. It describes benevolent rays brightening days as a sign of God’s fulsome love across the land.
Official announcement from Berlin confirms a three party coalition government with Dr Wilhelm Marx as chancellor and Ex-Chancellor Stresemann serving as foreign minister. The plan was released this afternoon signaling a new political alignment in Germany.
In Benton Louisiana a jury deliberated long in the case of W. J. Sherman aged 78 charged with murdering Rev. John Keith at Plain Dealing. The jury reported deadlocked after 19 hours and at 11:50 a.m. was unable to reach a verdict. The jurors stood 4 to convict.
Judge Fred M. Odom says the Morehouse division of the Sixth District court at Bastrop will sit for one week starting December 3 to try misdemeanor cases or push trials to after the holidays. He notes December 10 conflicts with Ouachita division sessions in Monroe and aims to avoid unfairly delaying other trials while awaiting state and defense positions.
San Antonio Texas November 30 Martha Mansfield motion picture star died at noon today from burns suffered on location Thursday afternoon. Her flimsy dress caught fire enveloping the lower portion of her body in flames and the actress did not survive.
Irene Castle widow of Vernon Castle and dancer marries Frederic McLaughlin a Chicago coffee merchant and polo enthusiast in a quiet ceremony at his North Michigan Avenue home The pair sought a marriage license as a late Wednesday event and plan to travel west afterward The groom aged 45 and the bride 29 have known past marriages with links to prominent social circles and business families in Chicago and Lake Forest
Dispatches from Chicago report Irene Castle has married Frederick McLaughlin a wealthy Chicago coffee merchant on July 360. She denied a Paris divorce from Robert Treman and said she does not seek public interest in her personal affairs. The dancer rose to fame after touring with Treman and performing in Cafe De Paris introducing tango and other dances to the United States.
A cablegram to Mexican consul A. M. Elias reports Tampico, Mexico, threatened with destruction by an unchecked fire. Details are not provided in the brief notice.
On November 30 a fire swept a row of small businesses and offices on Tampico's outskirts, causing about $200,000 in damage. No casualties were reported as flames raged in darkness with limited water pressure and strong winds hindering firefighting efforts.
Private cables report a Tampico blaze destroyed a city block near the heart of Tampico, with the loss centered one block north of the Cathedral plaza in the business district of the Mexican city.
In Monroe a federal court sentenced thirteen defendants found guilty of conspiring to violate the national motor vehicle theft act. W Garland Grace, former El Dorado police chief, received the first sentence after a stern address from Judge Shepherd. Grace’s wife collapsed in court following the verdict.
Attorney M. Thompson spoke at the Rotary luncheon on the Constitution of the United States emphasizing world tolerance and the danger of decay if citizens fail to study history. Mrs. F J Cox provided Italian verses and Mrs Blanche Oliver performed readings to appreciative applause. He recalled accepting the invitation and sought a subject both profitable and timely for discussion.
Paris Nov 30 The allied reparation commission decided to name a committee of experts to study Germany capacity to pay along Prime Minister Poincare s proposal. Two bodies will be formed with duties to be defined later. decision was unanimous and the conference noted harmony. Sir John Bradbury called it an olive branch from London.
Gov Warren T McRae was indicted by the Marion county grand jury in Indianapolis on eight counts relating to forgery embezzlement false pretense and fraud in a financial statement case. Bond for the governor was set at 25000 dollars.
New York November 30 The December cotton market rose to 36.67 cents a pound after trading at 27.70 earlier in the day later deliveries slipped about 100 points from the pre open prices.
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