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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1917
Page
4
The Monroe Journal lists publishers G. M. Beasley and B. F. Beasley with a Tuesday and Friday issue schedule. The paper, priced at $1.50 yearly, is published from The Journal Building at the Jefferson and Beasley streets corner.
A Raleigh era column notes freshmen legislators like Lee Robinson in 1917 keep silent to avoid missteps during wartime. It argues Democratic leadership favors unity, warns against factional fights risking Republican gains, and urges continued support for the Wilson administration. North Carolina coverage references Raleigh, Concord, Wilmington, and Charleston in a panoramic political and crime diary.
Wingate correspondent notes Mr Beasley honored as editor of The Journal and praises his convictions and success while welcoming the new editor with wit and energy. Local notes report accidents, visits, and community events from Meadow Branch and nearby towns, including farm work, church revivals, and college news.
Monroe lawyer Frank Armfield leads defense for Gaston B. Means in the King murder case near Concord. Trial began yesterday with national attention as Armfield and colleagues faced Meats and a team from DoJ and New York officials in a high profile hearing attracting reporters and legal experts.
J T Holloway visits the Concord area where Mrs. King fell victim to a pistol shot. He doubts suicide and argues the site is too secluded for her to have killed herself as Gaston Means described. He tested the scene by placing a knife and watching it fall, reinforcing his belief.
The Library War Council urged Monroe residents to back the $50 apportionment toward a $1,000,000 soldiers and sailors library fund. Aims include a reading room, librarian services, and loaning books to service members for three years. Mrs. J F Laney invites all to attend and support the cause.
Raleigh report from Washington says cottonseed crushing and refining may come under regulations similar to the sugar industry. The move followed a meeting between cottonseed representatives and the food administration. If adopted, regulation would curb hoarding and all forms of speculation as seen with sugar rules.
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