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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1925

Page

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Heat Delays Grip Developments In Western Schools

Western college football practice winds down week one as heat hampers sessions at Ohio State Indiana Northwestern and Wisconsin. Injuries curb Chicago guard Neff while Minnesota reports War Duze minor setback. Michigan Rosters form under Captain Bob Brown as Purdue shifts to twilight workouts. Purdue and Notre Dame push drills ahead toward Baylor game.

Chicago A. P Tocs Ohio State Indiana Northwestern Wisconsin Neff Minnesota War Duze Bob Brown Flora Grubb Yost Michigan Ingerson Hawks Phelan Purdue Illini Baylor Notre Dame

Urge Unification Vote By Methodist Laymen

A statement from the General Laymen's Association urges the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church South to support unification. Signed by George Dixon of Chicago, the note calls for laymen admission to the annual conference and for unity in world service efforts. Headquarters are in the Chicago Temple.

Chicago A. P Methodist Episcopal Church South General Laymen’s Association The George Dixon World Service Commission

Deport 206 Chinese Held in New York Prison

In New York 206 Chinese detained for deportation amid Tong murders as 1,100 arrested in two raids. many cannot prove registration credentials. Detectives sweep Chinatown, empty two Bowery theaters, about 500 questioned at the federal building.

New York A. P Department of Justice Chinatown Bowery Federal Pittsburg

Bryan's Son to Clear Up Estate Matters

William Jennings Bryan Jr. will return from California to settle his father’s estate next month. Early estimates of the fortune range from a half million to over a million, but officials and W. E. Thompson say the value may be under one million and exact worth won’t be known until the appraisal commission finishes.

Miami Fla A. P William Jennings Bryan William Jennings Bryan, Jr California Bryan W. E. Thompson Thompson

Grid Eligibility Up in Southern Conference

The executive committee of the Southern Conference representing fourteen southern college universities met in Atlanta to consider players' eligibility for the coming football season and other routine matters. Dr. S. V. Sanford of the University of Georgia chairs the committee with W. D. Funkhouser of the University of Kentucky as secretary-treasurer. Members include G. O. Ferguson, University of Virginia. J. B. Crenshaw, Georgia Tech. A. V. Hobbs, University of North Carolina. M. J. White, Tulane. P. L. Reed, University of Florida. and H. C. Byrd, University of Maryland.

Atlanta A. P Southern Conference S. V. Sanford University of Georgia W. D. Funkhouser University of Kentucky G. O. Ferguson University of Virginia J. B. Crenshaw Georgia School of Technology A. V. Hobbs University of North Carolina M. J. White Tulane University P. L. Reed University of Florida H. C. Byrd University of Maryland

Trainer says Miss Ederle needed help during channel attempt

Brighton England Sept 19 Jabez Wolffe Gertrude Ederle's trainer refutes claims she was pulled from the water during her English Channel attempt He says she complained of cramps at hour six and collapsed after eight hours and 45 minutes Helmy the Egyptian swimmer aided her to safety while Wolffe helped with life saving gear Ederle said she was not collapsed and Helmy swam with her until disqualification.

Brighton England A. P Jabez Wolffe Gertrude Ederle English Channel Helmy Helnry New York Wolffe

Quarantine to Be Extended Against Texas Foot and Mouth

A conference in Houston with former Governor James E Ferguson and Dr Marion Imes led to extending the foot and mouth disease quarantine to neighboring Texas counties. Harrisburg issued a statewide quarantine blocking Texas livestock and related shipments into Pennsylvania effective Monday including cattle poultry hides hay straw and similar articles.

Houston Texas A. P James E. Ferguson Marion Imes Bureau of Animal Industry Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Methodist Episcopal Unification Votes In Ohio and Montana

In Columbus Ohio the Ohio conference voted 131 to 4 for unification of north and south branches and 104 to 32 for laymen to attend annual meetings. Montana delegates in Great Falls backed unification 32 to 2. Both actions go to the general conference for final action.

Columbus Ohio A. P The Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference Montana Great Falls Mont Montana Methodist Conference Methodist Episcopal Churches

Family Is All Wiped Out By Accident

CAPE GIRARDEAU Mo Sept 19 With the death of Mr and Mrs Samuel Phillips the death toll from a grade crossing wreck near Kennett yesterday rises to four The Phillips family is completely wiped out Two Phillips children were killed outright The family had driven from Jacksonville Ark and were believed bound for Rombauer Mo Relatives they expected to visit were nearby

Cape Girardeau A. P Samuel Phillips Kennett Phillips Jacksonville Ark Rombrauer

America Fool's Paradise Says Colorado Bishop

In a Colorado Springs address Rev. Irving P. Johnson criticizes U S culture, saying films and celebrities mislead the public. He cites Will Hays, Fatty Arbuckle, Chaplin, Volstead, and Bryan as examples and warns against relying on Hollywood religion and Pan Protestant ministers for guidance. He calls for self examination of voters and leaders.

Colorado Springs Colo United States Irving P. Johnson Colorado Colorado Bar Will Hays Fatty” Arbuckle Douglas Fairbanks Charlie Chaplin Mr. Volstead John Galen Locke Ku Klux Klan William Jennings Bryan Mary Baker Eddy Ministerial Association Bshop Hollywood Rockefeller Foundation

Red Cross regional meet set for Monday in Monroe

Preparations are complete for a regional Red Cross convention at Monroe city hall Monday at 10 am with national officials present. Mayor Bernstein will give the welcome, Dr John Schrieber authored the first paper, and Dr Thomas E Green of Washington DC will deliver the main address.

Red Cross National Red Cross Washington, D. C Matthew C. Redmond Ouachita Parish Arnold Bernstein Louisiana J. C. Marsh Monroe Hotel Monroe Wallace Clift Barney Oakland Innor Red Cross Myrtle Rogers Tenoen Hour Thomas E. Green C. E. Faulk William B. Taylor Washington J. H. Trousdale A. W. Duncan E. L. Wright Presbyterian Church Thomas E Green American Red Cross Dr. Green North Green Chattanooga Florida Clift

Two Killed in Crossing Crash Near Meridian

Mrs W F Walker and her son Talmadge Walker died when their roadster stalled on a railroad crossing near Pachuta Meridian as a New Orleans and Northeastern train struck the vehicle. W F Walker and Mrs Fred Herrington survived injuries. funeral services planned Sunday afternoon.

Meridian Miss A. P W. F. Walker Talmadge Walker Pachuta New Orleans Fred Herrington

Clashes At Ku Klux Klan Meeting Turn Violent in North Brookfield

In North Brookfield Massachusetts on September 19 police report a riot at an outdoor Ku Klux Klan gathering. Rocks and eggs were wielded as clashes erupted between Klan members and anti Klan demonstrators. six men were arrested, with two charged with rioting. Daniel Harrington and Wallace Foote of North Brookfield were named among the detainees.

Fez Moronco A. P Abd-El-Krim Quergha Sheshuan Kifane Mershal Petain Abd- El-Krim Petain North Brookfield Mass Ku Klux Klan Steven Quill Edmund V. Downey Bergin Martin Bergin Board of Selectmen Worcester County Bergin Field Daniel Harrington Wallace Foote

Palace Fire Douses Alteration Room and Dresses

Damage estimated at six thousand dollars followed an early morning blaze in the alteration room of the Palace department store. An overheated electric iron ignited an ironing board, triggering a ceiling sprinkler that flooded the room and soaked dresses and other merchandise on the second and first floors before firefighters arrived.

Palace

Two New Records Set in Speedway Motorcycle Races

At Syracuse New York Johnnie Seymour of Springfield Mass set world records in motorcycle five mile and ten mile events at the national championship on the state fair grounds dirt track. He posted 3 43.78 for five miles and 7 30.06 for ten miles with Curley Fredericks and Joe Petrali among top finishers.

Syracuse N. Y A. P Johnnie Seymour Springfield Mass State Fair Grounds Seymour Curley” Fredericks Denver Joe Petrali Los Angeles Jim Davis Columbus Ohio Fredericks

River stages and gauges for Mississippi and Ouachita basins

River stage readings show Memphis at 0.0 with a 0.2 rise, Vicksburg at 8.4 with a 0.1 fall, New Orleans at 1.2 with a 0.2 fall. Ouachita stations Camden steady at 28.0, Monroe at 13.8 unchanged.

Mississippi Memphis Vicksburg New Orleans Ouachita Camden Monroe

Texas Ginnings Total Million Bales Report

Texas ginnings about one million bales and sales around 650,000 as George B. Terrell notes. He forecasts U.S. crop near 13 to 14 million bales with prices likely to rise if supply tight. Oklahoma yield unofficially 1,325,000 bales down from last week’s 1,400,000 due to heavy rains.

Austin Texas A. P George B. Terrell United States Commissioners of Agriculture Memphis Tenn Terrell Oklahoma City Oklahoma C. D. Carter Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture

Rochelle Avenue paving petition seeks street improvement

Property owners on Rochelle Avenue are asked to sign a petition to pave the street from River Front Street to North Fourth Street. If a majority signs, the street will be paved with asphalt over a concrete base like other city streets. Rochelle Avenue has developed rapidly on the north side in recent years.

Rochelle Avenue River Front Street North Fourth Street

Body Found in Colo. Mountain Unidentified

GRAND LAKE Colorado September 19 Forestry officials cannot identify the body on Flat Top Mountain near here as Reverend T. P. Sampson of Austin Texas Ranger Fred M Claren doubts it is the Texas minister saying the remains may belong to a prospector.

Grand Lake Colo Flat Top Mountain T. P. Sampson Austin Texas Fred M. Claren

Widow's whiskey celebration linked to job aid claims

Mrs Edith Hudson tells the Swartz jail interview she and her husband were intoxicated and she may have been momentarily insane when she fatally stabbed him after a trip to Bastrop and Mer Rouge to buy whiskey. Prosecutors plan to charge her with murder after questioning.

Edith Hudson Swartz Swartz Motor Company Morris Trustee Company Sheriff's Department Billy

Jewish New Year Observed in Monroe Community

The Jewish New Year was formally ushered in with services at the Temple on Jackson Street. Rabbi Carl Schorr delivered a notable sermon on The Influence of the New Year, followed by a morning talk on The Fall of the Mighty by Dr. Schorr. The altar featured autumn flowers arranged by the Jewish Sisterhood. Stores closed all day. retail shops reopen at 6 p.m. with Saturday hours.

Temple Jackson Street Carl Schorr

Club boys and girls to raise winter crops

Fully 280 boys and girls of the parish agricultural clubs will compete this fall in growing late crops of cabbage and cauliflower. Seed and some nitrate fertilizer are provided free, with planting to occur after rain. The experimental plan targets market by January 1, with small areas and a 10 bill minimum. further instruction available from Mrs. Jewell McQuiller.

Jewell McQuiller Parish

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