Windstorm toll and damage sweep Oklahoma and Texas
Early reports from April 8 indicate nine deaths and widespread injuries as a windstorm roared from West Texas through North Central Texas to South Central Oklahoma. Tornadoes near Rowena and Ballinger killed multiple people, wrecked depots, destroyed homes, and caused heavy property loss while other towns like Cisco Electra and Lawton reported fatalities and damage. Flood stages also edging toward Arkansas and Mississippi River levees faced renewed pressure.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Associated Press
Dallas
Rowena
Cisco
Electra
Lawton
Okla
Memphis
Tenn
Arkansas City
Arkansas
Cape Girardeau
Martial law declared in New Mexico mine district
Martial law was proclaimed in the Gallup coal mining district after a riot at Mentmore camp and appeals from McKinley county officials. Troops were ordered from Albuquerque and Santa Fe to Gallup to quell disorders amid the coal strike.
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Mexico
Mentmore
Associated Press
Washington
Weeks
New Mexico
Mechem
Gallup
Santa Fe
N. M
Mecham
Albuquerque
National Guard
McKinley County
Roberts
Rate Reduction on Hardwood Lumber Goes Into Effect
The Monroe Traffic Bureau announces an April 13 rate cut on hardwood lumber within the eastern group and adjacent routes. Pine and express lumber reductions apply to Illinois Indiana and western Pennsylvania from Louisville to Chicago via Indianapolis. The move aims to revive the lumber market though officials note it is smaller than hoped. Traffic Manager Fernandez departs for New Orleans to argue before the Interstate Commerce Commission on the fourth section of the long and short haul clause and will conference with the Louisiana Public Service Commission in Baton Rouge regarding further rate reductions.
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Monroe
Mississippi
Ohio River
United States
H. J. Fernandez
Monroe Territory
Fernandez
New Orleans
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ouachita Richland Parishes Get No Mississippi River Water
J W Summerlin president of the Tensas Basin Levee Board says Ouachita and Richland parishes receive no Mississippi River water. Drainage from Boeuf into Lafourche and Big Creek carries Southeastern Arkansas water. Run around water was cut off in 1921 and levees, now intact, will hold two feet more than expected. Cypress creek drainage redirected to Boeuf River and Bayou Macon.
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Ouachita and
Richland
Mississippi River
North Area
J. W. Summerlin
Tensas Basin
Tensas Basin Levee District
Summerlin
Oil interests survey Ouachita and Union parishes for early drills
Representatives from the Texas Oil Company Union Power Company and others visit to plan development in Ouachita Morehouse and Union parishes. They will drill Grayling No 2 in Union parish and Tensas Delta Land Co 8 in section 10 20 4E with two more wells planned. If no oil is found the wells may be converted to gasers with depths down to 4200 feet to seek oil in the Northeast Louisiana field.
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Texas Oil Company
Union Power Company
Ouachita
Morehouse
Union Parishes
Texas Company
Grayling No. 2
Union Pariah
Tensas Delta Land Company 8
Louisiana
Victory Gravel Company Secures New Excavator
The Marion Steam Shovels Company of Marion Ohio sold to Victory Gravel Company of West Monroe a Marion steam dragline excavator for 12745 dollars. Victory plans to use the machine at its gravel pit near West Monroe.
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Marion Steam Shovels Company
Marion
Ohio
Victory Gravel Company
West Monroe
Victory Company
Arrest Made in Assault Case Names Archie Franklin
Archie Franklin, a laborer, was jailed by Sheriff Arthur Grant on a charge of criminal assault against Victoria McLain, a woman of color. The case involves an alleged attack reported in the county.
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Archie Franklin
Arthur Grant
Victoria McLain
Mississippi Legislature Adjourns Sine Die After Three Month Session
Jackson Mississippi April 8 After a three month session lawmakers adjourned sine die with about 19 million dollars in appropriations and nearly 1600 bills considered Quorums were lacking in both houses in the morning and no legislation was attempted as presiding officers signed bills awaiting gubernatorial approval.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Citizens Offer Rewards Over Monroe Church Notices
A Monroe Ouachita parish drive by local employers of Black workers offers 1000 dollars for information leading to the identity and conviction of those who posted notices at Black churches on April 1. The fund, placed with District Attorney David I Garret, lists multiple contributors including Theo F Terzia and Williams Lbr Co, with rewards ranging from 50 to 100 dollars.
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Theo F. Terzia
Parlor City Lumber Company
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Ouachita
Terzia
David I. Garrett
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Monroe Realm No. 4
City of
Parish of Ouachita
State of
Louisiana
Parish of
David I. Garret
John P. Parker
Williams Lbr Co
H. M. Williams
Grayson Guthrie
R. L. Moore
A. L. Smith
Five Piece Orchestra and Spanish Singer at Lyceum Tonight
Manager Richard J. Manning of Saenger Amusement Co opens the Lyceum Theatre tonight at six with a five piece orchestra and Spanish baritone Ricardo Montiel. He will perform Perjuva and plans to stay for the Molly O picture arrival.
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Richard J. Manning
Monroe
Saenger Amusement Company
Lyceum Theatre
Ricardo Montiel
Montiel
Douglas Fairbanks
Molly O
Two Capes Here 100 Years of Age Show At Palace
A Palace Dry Goods Store display compares modern cape fashions with two capes over 100 years old borrowed from Mrs. A. D. Harlan of McKinney Street. The French silk lace and brocaded capes highlight long-ago style while current trends echo history.
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Palace
Princess Mary
Piett
A. D. Harlan
McKinney Street
Presbytery Auxiliary Meet Planned for Shreveport
The twelfth annual meeting of the Women's Presbyterial Auxiliary of the Red River Presbytery is set for April 25 and 26 at First Presbyterian Church in Shreveport. Miss J H Flournoy of Monroe chairs the program with reports from secretaries and treasurer, plus lectures by Dr. J K Smith and Mrs Mattie Martin on missions and Sunday School work.
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Women's Presbyterial Auxiliary of the
Red River
Assembly
G. B. Terry
Henry Silver
Wm. Streen
S. W. Brown
Alden Shotwell
T. J. Cook
William Streen
J. K. Smith
Louisiana
Presbyterian Church
Mattie Martin
Africa
A. J. McMahon
Tuscaloosa
R. T. Glassell
J. H. Nelson
Committee On Sunday School Missionary
W. K. Seage
Synodical
J. H. Flournoy
Columbia Woman Dies Suddenly
Mrs. Cordalia Smith aged 70, longtime Columbia resident, died suddenly at her home after a spell of vomiting last night. She leaves two children Nellie Ray of Columbia and D G Smith of Olla Louisiana. Her father S T Pool, a Mexican War veteran, died long ago in Bunker Hill. Burial was in Hillside cemetery this afternoon.
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Monroe News-Star
Columbia
Cordalia Smith
S. T. Pool
Bunkerhill
Three Prisoners Taken to Atlanta from Monroe Court
Three inmates sentenced at the April term of federal court in Monroe were transported to the Atlanta penitentiary by U S deputy marshal C OMalley of Alexandria. The group included Goldsboro Collins for Floyd post office robbery, Frank Lewis convicted with Collins for robbery, and Bishop Hulse convicted for embezzlement of postal funds.
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Monroe
Atlanta
U. S
C. O'Malley
Alexandria
Goldsboro Collins
Floyd
Frank Lewis
Collins
Bishop Hulse
Pay Bills On Time And Save Ten Percent
Pay your bills on or before the tenth of the month to save ten percent. The offer stresses timely payments and a standard discount tied to the due date.
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Iene Uate
Swenty
Wichita Falls
Mountain Hill
Ballinger
Here
L. L. Smith
River Reading
S. m. Memphis
Helena
Greenville
Vicksburg
Natchez
Shreveport
Beardstown
Ill
Mlinois River
Havana
Peoria
Hocking Valley
Congress
Mondell
Edwin D. Ricketts
Ricketts
Nolan
House Labor Committee
Edward E. Denison
Illinois
Ben Johnson
Kentucky
London
New York
Denison
Department
Johnson
House
Bureau
Monroe Field
Lyceum Theater
Miller Place
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Mday
Hayes Brumnett
Rain OR Shine Health
City ScHool
A. W. Waddill
Monroe Church
Nai Israel
Temple Annex
Leon Gohn
Weaks Supply Co
Genasco
J. L. Evans
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