West Monroe Merchants Organize Business League for Progress
Officers of the Commercial League of West Monroe were elected for the year led by President J H Hamilton. J G Cobb is vice president with T C Drew as treasurer and L N Larche secretary. Directors include J R Tidwell FE Harper C W Waine W A Kirkpatrick R P Benson McCormick and A H Lanadale. Regular meetings set for the second and fourth Wednesdays at 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercal League of
West Monroe
West Side
J. B. Hamilton
J. H. Hamilton
J. G. Cobb
Eondag
Slee
Is League
E. & Harper
T. C. Drew
Seco
League
Ite
H. A. Milleaps
Orphanage Day Observed by Monroe Methodists
The Monroe and West Monroe Methodist churches join in a regional Faster Sunday observance to support the Ruston Methodist orphanage. Collections will be taken October and on Faster Sundays with a goal higher than last year’s $40,000, aiding more than 150 children and reinforcing the Bible’s call to care for the widowed and fatherless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Monroe
West Monroe
Ruston
Methodist Church
Gas Company Urges Prompt Payment to Avoid Disconnection
Notice to gas consumers to pay on or before the 10th to save on percent. Bills not paid by the 20th will be discontinued without further notice. Natural Gas Co., Inc.
Monroe Census Recount Sought by City Officials
Monroe mayor and business leaders press for a recount of Monroe Louisiana population after alleging undercount. The Census Bureau investigates through supervisor Henry N. Thompson with instructions from Assistant Director W M Stuart and Congressman Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Monroe
Arnold Bernstein
Bureau of Census
Department of Commerce
Washington
Henry N. Thompson
W. M. Stewart
Riley J. Wilson
Representative Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Bureau of the Census
Negro burglar arrested after bloodhounds trail
John Boamer, a negro, was arrested on a burglary charge in the Tidwell-Larche store robbery on the west side. Bloodhounds from Caldwell parish trailed him for miles, aiding the arrest, and Boamer reportedly confessed to the robbery. He had been employed at Benson and Madden's mill for R. P. Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boamer
Hoe
Grant
Roper
McClanahan
Caldwell Parish
War Move Reported in Mexico on West Coast
Nogales April 3 Americans arriving on the night train from Manzanillo and the west coast of Mexico report that large numbers of soldiers are mobilizing along the Southern Pacific railway of Mexico. No official explanation of these movements has been given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Mantatlan
Mexico
Southern Pacific Railway
White man held on forgery charges in Monrse
T D Easley a white man about 25 is jailed in Monrse on two forgery complaints by Fred Stovall and Charles Eichel. He allegedly forged the Stovall Drilling Co name on two checks for 24 and 7 and passed one for 17 in merchandise and cash. He tried to pass a 3 check at TD Masur & Sons but failed. Central Savings Bank and Trust Co. checks were involved. Detectives suspect further citywide connections and possible warrants elsewhere.
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T. D. Kesley
Monrse
Fred Stovall
Charles Blchel
Easley
Stovall Drilling Company
M. Hirach
Charles Eichel
Td, Masur & Sons
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
Stovall
Rain Easter Predicted Across Southern States
Washington reports a forecast of rain on Easter across nearly all southern states with colder weather. A very strong storm was indicated over the Texas Panhandle this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas Panhandle
Hoover Stands Pat On G. O. P Nomination
Herbert Hoover said he is ready to accept the Republican nomination if demanded and asked not to be embarrassed by independent suggestions to place his name before others. He urged a sense of team work within party organizations to prevent such a possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert Hoover
Nat Johnson Arrested on Alleged False Pretenses
Deputy Sheriff Roper arrested Nat Johnson about 10 o clock this morning on advice from Rayville. Johnson, described as a hard worker, is wanted for alleged false pretence. He had been working here for the Eckhart and Lennon company and is reported to have arrived Sunday. he will be taken back to Rayville this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Johnson
Roper
Rayville
Johnson
Eckhart and Lennon Company
America Plans War On Europe Amid Treaty Debate
The London Daily News under the caption America and Arms argues that the United States voted against the peace treaty and, influenced by that sentiment, aims to remain detached from Europe while arming itself against European threats. The Associated Press notes strong concerns in London over Washington s stance and potential Britain US friendship shifts.
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London News 11
America
Europe
United States
Associated Press
Great Britain
London Daily News
Wilson report as to Armenia transmitted to Senate
President Wilson sent to the Senate the American commission report on conditions in Armenia led by Major General Harboard. The panel’s findings were previously sought by the Senate, and the transmission included extensive arguments for and against the United States taking a mandate over Turkey and Armenia, with no firm recommendation given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Senate
American Commission
Harboard
Armenia
United States
Turkey
De Salis Held In Montenegro
Paris reports Count de Salis once British minister to Montenegro and envoy to the Vatican has been arrested and imprisoned by Serbians while carrying out a mission for the British government inside Montenegro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Count de Salis
Montenegro
Lntely
Vatican
Toledo Street Car Strike Shuts Service After Fare Slump
Toledo Ohio April 3 With street car service in complete suspension as city council refuses to approve a fare increase. Strike was called last night over a wage rise rejected by the company unless fares rise. City council members say it will be a fight to the finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
A P Service Delayed Today
Associated Press service to the Monroe News Star was seriously retarded by down telegraph wires. It was impossible to receive messages on time and the first telegrams arrived at 1 30 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Monroe News-Star
Picketing of British Embassy Called Off
Washington April 3. Picketing by women supporting the Irish republic was called off today by leaders of the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sanitary Fees Due at City Hall Office
Sanitary fees are due and payable at the Office of the Board of Health in City Hall. Call to settle before the 15th to avoid a penalty. Louis Fox, 8-101, Sec. Board of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Board of Health
City Hall
Louis Fox
Sec
Antis Launch Spring Offensive Against Cattle Dipping
West Ouachita parish farmers opposing the cattle dipping law launch a spring offensive. Dr. J. H. Yoder reports three vats dynamited recently and predicts more, amid threats and a lack of official support. Vats in wards seven eight and nine face continued vandalism as sentiment runs high in the West Side communities around Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANTIS
Hobbs
Morrow
West Ouachita Parish
Yeder
W. B. Snabel
Ward Eight
Monroe
Lapine
Yoder
Hobbs Vat
Cadeville
West Side
Monroe Commandery Attends Easter Services at First Methodist
Sir Knights will gather for Easter morning services at First Methodist Church with Monroe Commandery. Visiting Knights invited. assembly at the Asylum Sunday at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Commandery
Methodist Church
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W.monroes Trade League
H. Hamilton
Hamilton
JL. Weed
J. R. Tidwell
T. C Brew
Monroe Fair
Bernstein
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Very
W. M. Stuart
Stovall Drilling CO
Hoover
Pat
London
A. P
J. H. Yoder
Arthur Grant
Knights Templar
First Baptist Church
Louisiana
Ruston Orphanage
West Monroe Services
Ih. W. Ledbetter
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