Japanese Capture Vladivostok Amid Fierce Fighting
Washington reports from April 6 that Japanese forces seized Vladivostok after heavy combat, disarming Russian troops and proclaiming order. Russian authorities reportedly seek a harmonious future policy as battles continue around Nikotek and Kharbarovek and rebels are arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viadivostok
Vladivostok
Frime
Ressian
Japan Se
Nikotek
Kharbarovek
etl-Heesian
Kelchik
Revolutionary
Railway leadership shakes Arkansas Louisiana line in Monroe
R. B. Fowler of New Orleans becomes general manager of the Arkansas Louisiana Midland with headquarters in Monroe. J. W. Meehan moves to the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific as trainmaster. W. D. Gladney resigns as auditor and general freight and passenger agent. KR. R. Reaire takes his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. WL. M
Cty Fowler
New Orleans
Meehan
R. B. Fowler
J. W. Meehan
Arkaness & Loulatana Midland Railroad
Monroe
Mr. Meehan
Vickeburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
W. &. Gladney
Arkansas , Louisiana Railroad
KR. R. Reaire
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Messrs. Meehan
Gladney
Riverside Lot Sells for 2000 in Local Realty Transfer
Real estate entries show Harry KR Gosgett to D A Whiteheld and L F Rinehart paying $2000 for lot 1 square 6 Hudson Riverside edition with $500 cash. A S Moore transfers to Robert Layton for acre in 92-18N-4E valued at $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry KR. Gosgett
D. A. Whitheld
L. F. Rinehart
Square
Hudson Riverside
Lim
A. S. Moore
Robert Layton
Honored Dead to Be Returned
The United States transport Mercury will leave Brest on Friday for the United States carrying 315 American soldiers who died in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
United States
Mercury
France
Pink Worms Threaten Cotton in Texas Louisiana
Washington April 6 experts from the Department of Agriculture report the reappearance of the pink bollworm in Texas and its new finding in Louisiana. They call it a permanent serious factor in cotton production and note drastic Louisiana quarantine measures aimed at eradicating the pest. Louisiana delegates and cotton interests attend a Washington conference to lift the cotton ban and resume shipments pending eradication efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Louisiana
United States
Department of Agriculture
Monrose
Waanington Tody
United States Department of Agriculture
Louisiania
Secretary Daniels Sees Pacific Flight Feasibility
Secretary Daniels told the Senate Naval Committee he hopes within two years or so a machine will enable a non stop flight across the Pacific. He spoke while discussing provisions in the annual naval bill for presenting the fourth item in the nation’s museum. He did not detail the trans Pacific flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Daniele
Senate Naval Committee
Pacific
The
Nations Museum
Bitter Fight Upon Britain in Irish Critique Grows
Dublin April 6 opposition to the government is broader than ever across Ireland. Critics denounce the military regime as too mild while others demand harsher measures and coercive steps. Government agents face blame for failures to uncover future raid plans and leaders, amid widespread misinformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dublin
Ireland
Elks Visit Planned by Grand Exalted Ruler Rayne
Grand Exalted Ruler Frank L. Rayne of Fairbury Nebraska will visit Monroe Lodge No. 464 B P O Elks on Tuesday April 6. A barbecue is planned at 6 p m all members urged to attend visiting brothers welcome J M Cobb Exalted Ruler F B Surgaine Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Rayne
Fairbury
Neb
Monroe Lodge
B. P.O. Elks
P.m
Delta Country Floods Water Rise Goes On
Delta Country experiences ongoing flood risk as the Mississippi backwater continues to rise. In Natchez the river climbs about seven tenths of a foot per day with levees said to be in good condition but not yet under active protection. Lower Black River area reports rising tributaries including Little Tensas and Ouachita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez
Missiasippi
Mentery
Black River
Little Tensas
Ouachita
Mississippi
Elks Leaders Arrive for Reception and Banquet
Grand Exalted Ruler Frank Rain and delegation from Waterbury Neb arrived last night. They toured by river today hosted by G B Cowley and G B Haus, with a noon dinner. A banquet and card party for Elks and ladies closes the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rain
Max Merrill
Fred AB. Robinson
Elkhom
G. B. Cowley
Sig Haus
Monros Elka Lodge
Elka
Ebks
Waterbury, Neb
Commandr Hart Denies Paris Inquiry Tale Before War Panel
Brigadier General W. W. Hart testified before the House War Investigating Committee that a sensational story of strong armed police and wholesale arrests of American soldiers in Paris is untrue. He said the tale of inquiries in Paris is not factual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commandr Hart
Paris
Associated Press
Washington
House
W. W. Hart
Karis
Kaplan Committee Reports On Street Widening Practices
The Samuel Kaplan committee led by Mr. Kaplan surveyed U S cities to study street widening over congestion. It prepared a thorough report detailing what other municipalities have done, with an article summarizing the findings for the Monroe News-Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Kaplan
Kaplan
United States
Big
Ama
Monroe News-Star
Traffic expansion in Trenton outpaces streets and sidewalks
The article notes that since 614 Trenton’s founding, roads have widened only slowly while cars and trucks have surged. Horse drawn vehicles faded as motor traffic grew, creating crowded roadways and sidewalks cluttered with poles hydrants mail boxes and obstructions. Continued growth is expected as population and business rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Monroe
Luncheon for Monroe Auto Dealers Association Members
The Monroe Auto Dealers Association invites members to a luncheon at the Hotel Monroe Grill at noon on Wednesday April 7. Attendees should notify the secretary with the number from their company. The gathering will form the Charter Membership list and offers benefit to participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Grill
Monroe Auto Dealers Association
K. Fraustein
Sanitary fees due by 15th at City Hall office
Sanitary fees are now due and payable at the Board of Health office in City Hall. Call and settle before the 15th to avoid penalty. Louis Fox, 3-101. See Board of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Board of Health
City Hall
Louis Fox
Gas Bill Reminder From Natural Gas Co Inc
Notice to consumers to pay by the 10th to save ten percent and that bills unpaid by the 20th will result in service discontinuation without further notice by Natural Gas Co Inc.
Trial Shifts Focus as York Case Moves Forward in Monroe
Federal court in Monroe heard extensive testimony in the United States v. York case involving alleged mail fraud linked to a life insurance promotion. Judge Jack presided as witnesses were examined and further evidence gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Cc. FP
Newberry
Matis
United States District Court
Monroe Post Office
United States Va. Jr. Z
Layville
United States Court For
Western District
Jack
United States
Jatin
Yonack
Jacob Yonack
Sam Wesler
Federal Grand Jury
Nathan Winsley
G. W. McMillan
Choudrant
H Feard
West Monroe
C. C. Blewin
Joseph
M. H. Stevenson
Rayville
Frank Tickle
Clarks
Grayson Guthrie Bastrop
Jim Harris
Jonesboro
Edgar Chapman
R. N. Hunter
Waterproof
F. EB. Garlington
Hodge
J. E Hardy
Charles R. F. Copeland
Monroe
L. Robert Terry
Downsville
W. Bryan
Calhoun
W. M Heckler
St. Joseph
Craw
Hair
Crowville
J. A. Ball
Alto
Frank Willis
Ruston
W. B. Batey
Wisner
T. L. Sorrells
Grayson
C. Kennedy
Yandell Boatner
E. V. Hanford
W. B. Lee
J. D McClure
W Page
U. S
Anc
Reward Offered for Tick Violation Arrest in Ouachita Parish
The Ouachita parish police jury will pay 1000 dollars for the arrest and conviction of those dynamiting cattle dipping vats in the parish. Dr J W H Yoder, cattle tick inspector, said the offer was made months ago and renewed as depredations resume. He noted a possible quarantine of wards seven and eight but opposed quarantining the entire western half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parish
DR. Yoder
Phillips
Ouachita Parish
J. WH. Yodar
Monroe News-Star
FT Am
Yeder
State Board
West Side
Empire Gas and Fuels Dig In Near Ouachita Line
News from northeast Louisiana reports Empire Gas and Fuel Company moving toward development near the Ouachita line in Lincoln parish with a first deep test location west of Ouachita, and Paramount Oil Corporation planning two or more deep tests in East Carroll near Henderson tract from Missouri Pacific to the Mississippi river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Gas & Fuet Company
Ouachita
Lincoln
Paramount Oil Corporation
Unlimited Capital
Louisiana
East Carrol Pariah
Paramount
East Carroll
Henderson Tract
Missouri Pacific
Mississippi River
Madison Parish
Wichita Falls
Texas
East Carrell
Delta and
Pine Land Lumber Company
Vicksburg
Henderson
Monroe
Monroe Gas
Ouachita Parish
Lincoln Parish
Allen Oil Company
Calvert
West Monroe
Quigg & Morris
Cheniere
Florsheim
West Virginia Timber Company
Dixie
Johnson Drilling Company
J. Harrison Rhymes
Beloi Company
Parker
Stovall Drilling Company
J. M. Hubert
United Natural Gas and Oil Products Company
Perry
Morehouse Parish
Gladys-Bell Company
Union Parish
Gladys-Bell Oil Company
Alana
Simmond
D’arbonne Lumber & Oil Company
Redden
Weather Tonight and Wednesday Forecast
Tonight expect partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures. Wednesday turns colder with a drop in temperature and lingering clouds.
Also Mentioned on This Page
APS
Wikade
North
Reesia
Keestan
Japanese War Department
J. M. Collins
Interns Revenue
Cole
Riverside
Daniels
Pacific Flight
Britain
J. M. Cobb
F. B. Surgaine
Chattanooga
Tenn
Capital
Dessard Street
Harrison
B. Smith
Price Vesey
L Covington
J. M. Tucker
J. A. Garland
Windsor Pipes
Paramount Otl Corporation
Empire Gas and Fuel
Mon
Roe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!