13 Oct 1923
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1923
Page
1
The piece surveys global calls for a reparations summit led by Belgium and notes the world audience response as a path to order amid European disorder. It also reflects on public figures and events from 1920s America, including juries, politics, and labor leaders.
At Polo Grounds on Oct 13 the Yankees defeated the Giants 8 to 4. Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel drove key hits as New York took control by the eighth inning while Shawkey kept the Giants in check. The series stands 2 games apiece with the next clash looming.
A dramatic gas rock pressure caused a blowout at Southern Carbon Company’s Fairbanks No 5 in section 42% township 20 north range 4 east. The derrick was destroyed and drill stem torn away but the crew escaped unharmed. Barney Oakland arrived to oversee safeguarding the well and related operations.
Irvington New Jersey October report details the rise and fall of Mayor Edward Folsom of Irvington. A bank theft, prison, pardon, and later success hid a past blackmailed by threats over a hidden fortune. The prosecutor investigates who exploited the mayor’s secret before his death by suicide on September 26.
The Belgian government asks France Britain and Italy to refer its June 6 reparations proposals to the Interallied Reparations Commission to form a concrete German repayment plan. The allied governments reportedly acceded and the commission will study the Belgian suggestions as a basis for negotiations. A communiqué notes the aim to assist a practical solution and resume talks.
Captain Roald Amundsen announced three commercial type airplanes will depart Spitzbergen next June or July to fly toward the North Pole, crossing to Wainwright Alaska with food, fuel and instruments for a 2 000 mile air route aided by scientists. The Maud drift vessel, left in 1922, is believed to be drifting northward, with eight crew onboard and supplies to last years.
The Reichstag passed Chancellor Stresemann's authorization bill by 316 to 24 with seven abstentions, granting him control to enact urgent financial economic and social measures without Reich constitution limits. It excludes hours of labor regulations and pension reductions and expires with the present cabinet or by March 31 next. Separately in Somerville New Jersey Charles Reed president of the New Brunswick Republican Club dies after a fatal accidental blunt blow on the golf links.
Ray Hilton Daves of Choudrant won first prize in the Better Babies Contest at the North Louisiana Pair. He scored 639 points and received a $5 premium and a special prize. Evelyn Hope Wade, 5 months, ranked second with 635 points and a $5 premium. Others recognized included Philip Smith 13 months and Clara Gustinia Sims 16 months for top development in their categories. Fifty-one babies entered the contest.
Several New York markets close for the day as a holiday on October 13. The coffee sugar exchanges suspend trading and both raw and refined sugar markets remain shut.
Gov J C Walton removed Aldrich Blake executive counsellor and Dr Bynum state bank commissioner during impeachment inquiry. Blake issued a pro Klan statement while Bynum faced administration criticism as the aides testified before the house committee.
A concise message quoting a biblical line about God’s presence among believers. It emphasizes divine assurance of strength grace peace and joy when people unite in prayer and worship.
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