Eros Rebuilds After Devastating Thursday Storm Crippled Town
Mayor J J Senith of Eros declares reconstruction will begin immediately as the town of Jackson parish recovers from a catastrophic cyclone. Tremont Lumber plant damaged. dozens of homes destroyed with only a few left standing. Food supplies hold, Red Cross not requested, special trains to bring in relief.
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J. J. Senith
Meanroe Newse-Star
AlWbour
Citivene
L. E. Thompson
Tremont Lember Company
Ffteen
Aterm
Erie
Milltown
Savenill
Habitat Lone
Smith
Loas
Tremont Lumber Company
Lamber
Clarence F. Faulk
Ouachita
The
American Red Cross
Gulf Division
New Orleans
Fre
Red Cross
Faulth
Monroe News-Star
Jackson Parish
Jackson
Qoschua
Grants
Arthur Grant
Monroe
B. H. Grast
J. J. Grants
Eros High Senhoo
Eyes Bank
Fiat Creek
Trement
Destruction Wrought by Eyelone Strikes Eros Under Storm
Reports from Monroe indicate a cyclone hit Eros around 7 20 pm Thursday causing extensive damage. Businesses including F E C Finley J J Grants Store and Tremont Lumber Company suffered wreckage while residents aided by remaining shops. One or two injured persons feared to die and several miraculous escapes followed the wind’s collapse and unusual shifts of houses and beds carried by gusts.
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T. L. Hood
West Monroe
J. N. Hood
Etoa
Eros
R. H. Grant
W. B. Taylor
Tremont Lumber Company
Eren
Pres
Auth
Monroe News-Star
FE. C. Finley
Diasta
News-Star
Ea Grisham
PR. H. Grant
Kroes High School
J.J. Grant
Sheriff Grant
Broa
Government weighs strike action as rail workers threaten
High administration officials say federal intervention would follow if railroad employes paralyze transport. Leaders expect unions to contain the strike without government interference. Vittaberg reports four thousand miners idle with about 40,000 miners in the district and over 12,000 employed.
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Worthington
Vittaberg
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Gomperts Heads to Cleveland for Brotherhood Talks
Samuel Gompers travels from New York toward Cleveland to meet Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and federation officials over the unauthorized switchmen strike. Details remain undisclosed but discussions expected with chiefs on the matter.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
New York
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Federation
Brotherhood
Riots of Unrest Expand as Thousands Idle in Rail Strikes
Chicago reports 45000 railroad workers idle as unauthorized strikes spread nationwide. Brotherhood leaders claim a break in insurgent ranks, but in the Chicago district the situation remains fluid with some men returning to work while other areas see new walkouts.
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Chicago
Railroad Brotherhood
Brotherhood
Rail managers refuse talks with outlaw unions
Chicago April 10 railroad managers will not bargain with outlawed unions and will only recognize contracts with established brotherhoods, it was announced at the General Managers' Association headquarters.
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General Managers’ Association
Freight embargoes go into effect in East
Freight embargoes were announced today by the Pennsylvania and Baltimore Railroads. The action takes effect in the eastern region as authorities regulate supply and movement. No injuries or specific dates beyond the announcement are noted.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Notice to gas customers about payment deadlines
Gas company warns customers to pay by the 10th to receive a ten percent discount and states that all unpaid bills by the 20th will result in service being discontinued without further notice. Natural Gas Co. Inc.
Premiers to discuss new peace plan at San Reno Conference
Allied leaders prepare to tackle the flame problem in Ruhr and boost harmony at the San Reno premiers conference. Premier Nitti will preside as debates focus on German situation and peace efforts amid fresh unrest in Plauen Vogtland and restored order in Ruhr.
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Ruhr
Germany
Plauen
Vogtland
Associated Press
Paris
San Reno
Echo de Paris
Nitti
New Adriatic Settlement Basis Reported by Lloyd George
An authoritative Serbian official confirmed today that Lloyd George proposed a new settlement basis for the Adriatic question. The proposal did not seek advice from the United States.
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London
Adriatic
Lloyd George
United States
Cabinet discusses French note reply before Lloyd George departure
London April 10 a brief cabinet meeting outlined the answer to the French note on the occupation of Frankfort and other cities. Premier Lloyd George prepared to depart for San Remo.
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London
Frankfort
Lloyd George
San Remo
Cotton zone quarantine in response to pink bollworm spread
A telegram from B M Jackson reports a decision to quarantine and inspect suspected cotton zones in Louisiana and surrounding areas. The Federal Horticultural Board with Texas and Louisiana will declare non cotton and regulated cotton zones with ten mile surrounding infected regions. Louisiana and Monroe officials pledge support and expect state action to prevent destruction of infected cotton.
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G. T. Cross
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
B. M. Jackson
Lovest Farm Demonstration
Louisiana
Washington
Spartanburg
D. C
Monroe
Federal Horticultural Board
Texas
Shreveport
California
Florida
Associated Press
Senate Battle On Peace Debated After War Resolution
Washington reports the senate becomes the battle ground for peace after the house adopts a joint resolution declaring war with Germany. Leaders expect action on the measure soon, likely Monday, with both parties aiming for a swift move.
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Washington
House
Germany
Senate
Selig and Russell open rug renewal plant addition
In Monroe the Selig and Russell firm launches a rug renewal department with a $10,000 plant expansion on Third and Olive Street. They emphasize a full rug washing and shampooing process, vacuum cleaning, and careful handling, aiming to restore old rugs cheaply and beat high replacement costs. The partners, E. Jack Selig and C. R. Russell, seek growth with new machinery and a 16-person payroll.
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Selig and Russell
Department For
Selig & Russell
Third
Olive Street
Russell
Monza
E. Jack Selig
C. R. Russell
A. A. Rogers
New Orleans
Mr. Selig
Department of
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Ussel
Selig and Russel
Lee
Ine
Kelig
Monroe
Weather forecast notes warm spell with partial clouds
Tonight will be generally fair and warmer. Sunday turns partly to mostly cloudy with further warmth.
Sanitary Fees Due at Board of Health Office
Sanitary fees are now due and payable at the Board of Health office in City Hall. Call and settle before the 16th to avoid penalty. Louis Fox, 3-101. Sec. Board of Health.
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Board of Health
City Hall
Louis Fox
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