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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1923

Page

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Today's Events by News STAR LIGHT

The column contrasts the old and new approach to daily happenings. It analyzes how public interest and media framing shift in modern coverage. The piece notes evolving tone and pacing in reporting events.

Governors Gather in Indiana Speak On Enforcing Laws

The governors meet in West Baden to swap stories and discuss issues and plan to enforce statutes in their states. Reports note mixed views on capital punishment during the DeGraffenreid murder trial and mention other political and industrial news from the era.

The Republic West Baden Indiana DeGraffenreid

Jury selection for Bosco case proceeds amid scruples and doubt

The Monroe court formed a jury to try Will Eason Will Simmons and Clarence Bailey for DeGraffenreid’s murder after extensive voir dire. Prospective jurors revealed capital punishment scruples and pretrial opinions, with DeGraffenreid’s dying statement accusing Eason entering as key evidence.

Will Eason Will Simmons Clarence Bailey DeGraffenreid Jody Odom Milton Coverdale Monroe Doxs N. C. Turnley H. Heinberg CU. A. Robertson Samvy Dean Selig R. R. Beaman Ed. Stimson W. S. Roark Caspari Bernard Levi Guy Stubbs Tom Adams Edward DeGraffenreid Will Cason Tom Fitzsimmons F. E. Cook Fitzsimmons de Graffenreid

Coolidge Hints At Visit To Louisiana Before Term Ends

President Coolidge told Louisiana representatives Lasare Wilson and Sandlin he hopes to visit Louisiana before his term ends but could not set a date yet. The discussion occurred in Washington and reflected ongoing plans for a future trip.

President Coolidge Louisiana Mr. Coolidge Old South Coolidge Associated Press Washington Louisiana House Lasare Wilson Sandlin

Gotham Rent Hikes Spark Housing Crisis Appeals

New York officials and residents told the State Housing Committee of severe hardship from rent abuses. Families faced eviction as landlords raised rents and delayed improvements. Witnesses described starving mothers, underweight infants, and unsafe tenements while urging renewal of emergency rent laws to prevent mass displacement.

New York Toda A. I. Levy Board of Municipal Court Justices

Cabinet weighs Saxony rebellion crisis plan

Berlin reports a cabinet council discussed Saxony crisis and socialist demand for withdrawal of troops. An ultimatum reportedly issued by General Von Maeler was approved in principle by President Ebert but no action decided. Reinforcing Reichswehr in Saxony is considered as communist terrorism continues in parts of Saxony.

Berlin Saxony von Maeler Reichswehr Ebert

Poincare Reply On Reparations Sparks Newspaper Storm

Berlin reports Premier Poincare’s reply to Herr Von Hoesch on reparations triggers Die Zeit article seen as echoing Chancellor Stresemann views. It notes Ruhr subsidies to employers end October 21 and asks how millions will cope during a fraught transition to an uncertain future. CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE.

Associated Press Berlin Poincare Herr von Hoesch Die Zeit Stresemann Ruhr Nhewcp

Legion delegates shape elections and pick St Paul for 6th convention

At the fifth annual American Legion convention in San Francisco on Oct 19 delegates faced a big task choosing new national officers. St Paul Minnesota was chosen for the 6th annual gathering next year as resolutions backed veterans programs and a five five three naval ratio were adopted. A grand ball closed the event with four bands and two thousand San Francisco girls as hosts.

Associated Treas San Francisco American Legion St. Paul St. Paul, Minn Legion Wave and Means ‘Committee Senate United States

Elihu Root Suffering Kidney Trouble in New York

Elihu Root is confined to bed in New York with a kidney stone in the left kidney. Doctors hope to remove it without surgery. He became ill after a vacation and has not worked at his law office for several weeks.

Poe Gir Negie Farrell Pennsylvania Associated Press New York Elihu Root Root

Quake expert proposes ball bearing foundations for quake resistant homes

Stanford Professor Emeritus Baily Willis describes a two slab foundation with ball bearings and springs to keep the upper structure stationary while the lower moves with ground tremors. He cites experiments and a Valparaiso warehouse as possible applications.

San Francisco Baily Willis Stanford University Carnegie Foundation Commonwealth Club Valparaiso

Lloyd George tour through midwest visits Lincoln tomb

David Lloyd George former wartime British prime minister tours the Midwest arriving in St. Louis after paying respects at Lincoln's tomb in Springfield Illinois. The party plans to move on to Louisville for the weekend as he recovers from a cold and fatigue.

Lloyd George Lincoln Harding Associated Press S. Louis David Lloyd George Great Britain Springfield Ilinois Urs Middle West Illinois St. Louis Louisville

Prisoners Praise Mrs. Grant's Jail Kitchenin Jackson

A. J. Harp and fellow inmates at Ouachita Parish jail, moved from Caddo prison, praise Mrs. T. A. Grant for excellent meals calling it a big improvement. In Jackson Mississippi, Oct. 19 Gov. Lee M. Russell pardons five prisoners, three serving life for murder, totaling forty pardons in two weeks.

A. J. Harp Quachita Parish Caddo T. A. Grant

Governors Agree to Co operate in Enforcing Prohibition

A stormy fifteenth annual governors conference at West Baden adopted a resolution pledging full cooperation with President Coolidge in enforcing prohibition. Gov. Blaine of Wisconsin opposed signing the memorial, urging enforcement methods under existing laws rather than broad proclamations.

Associated Press West Baden Coolidge John Parker Louisiana William EB. Sweet Colorado B, B Baxter Maine Weet Washington J. J. Blaine Wisconsin Gov. Blaine

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