Germans May Discuss Peace Terms Before Signing
Paris April 14 The League of Nations Commission has defined the American Japanese and French amendments to the covenant with the Monroe Doctrine as the sole item to be placed in the commission The French and Japanese delegates reserved the right to renew questions at the plenary session and final decisions may await Verdunies A meeting with President Wilson is anticipated as progress toward peace continues
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Paris
League # Nations Commission
Howver
Secretaries 10 Hold Meet in Alexandria
The Louisiana Association of Commercial Secretaries will meet in Alexandria on April 18 for its third annual convention. President G T Cross sent notices to affiliated commercial bodies statewide. The group has formed about 10 new chambers in Louisiana and revived others, now totaling 32 active commercial bodies.
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Louisiana Association of Commercial Secretaries
Alexandria
G. T. Cross
Atate
Three You Go
Louisiana
Hve
G.T. Cross
Monroe
Herbal
Baylin
Lake Chaies
A. J. Boylan
New Oriexus
Greorge W. Thomas
Shreveport
Paris Moves to Rewrite War Reparations Plan
Paris reports say Premier Lloyd George and the Council of Four have altered the financial terms of the treaty. Germany’s payment are now set to be fixed within fifty years with a secret figure rumored to reach 60 trillion francs, covering war damages and pensions.
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Mnancian
Paris
Fullastek
Lloyd Ceores
Nesordne
Meho de Paris
Couneil
Fonr
Amendment Covenant Criticized in London
London reports show criticism of the League of Nations amendment covenant as less favorable than the first draft. Commentators condemn calls for unanimity in decisions and the terms allowing nations to withdraw with two years notice amid the council and assembly debate.
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London
London Imorni
Public Official Kemal Bey Housed in Royal Square
In Constantinople on Saturday April 12 Kemal Bey governor of Diarhbesi is publicly housed in Royal Square Stamboni as military governor of Constantinople with other high officials present.
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Constantinople
Kemal Bey
Diarhbesi
Royal Square
Stamboni
Presas
Cantinople
Supreme Court ruling on crossing liquor through dry state
Washington April 14 The Supreme Court interprets the prohibition act in a case arising from Homer Gudgeer arrested at Lynchburg Virginia en route on a passenger train from Baltimore to Andersonville North Carolina The district court had dismissed the indictment holding that crossing through the state did not amount to transporting into the state if the final destination lay beyond its borders
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Washington
Supreme Court
Homer Gudgéer
Lenchburg
Altimore
Andevilla
N.C
Federal District Court
Nisa
Lack of Legislation May Defeat War Time Dry Law
Washington reports that enforcement of the war time prohibition law may fall to U S attorneys due to absent funding and statutes. Revenue Commissioner Roper says Congress or the President may delay July 1 enforcement. Officials had urged postponement amid demobilization talks.
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Washington
Wnto
Internal Revenue Bureau
United Sates
Daniel
Roper
Revenue Commissioner
Congress
Congerss
Glass
Department of Justice
Ruling to Abolish Sailing Day Plan For Freight
A pending railway decision will end the sailing day plan for less than carload freight. Traffic manager J F Fernandez says Washington is considering restoring daily shipments, after months of dissatisfaction with the war emergency rule affecting Monroe and nearby shippers. anticipates official notification within days reversing the current arrangement and restoring the original shipment cycle.
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J. Fl. Fernandez
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Chambers of Commerce
Monroe
Revolution Report Breaks Out in Serbia
London dispatch dated April 13 says an unfounded report claims a revolution has erupted in Serbia with troops fraternizing with Hungarian Red Guards.
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Serbia
London
Exchange
Budapest
Red Guards
Three more bonded on non-dipping charge
A grand jury had indicted three white residents of the Ward of this parish for failing to dip cattle as required. They posted bonds of $100 each with bondsmen including J. B. Fuller and W. R. Sims, along with J. M. Breard and J. A. Arant acting as sureties.
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Grand Jury
Ward
Mary Napper
J. B. Fuller
J. M. Breard
W.R. Sims
J. A. Arant
W. R. Sims
Site chosen for Nation League capital at Lake Geneva
Geneva authorities celebrate as a lakeside site on Lake Geneva facing Mont Blanc is selected for the future capitol of the League of Nations. The Paris commission decision boosts Wilson era prestige and American standing in the Alpine republic with flags raised and parades planned.
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Geneva
State Council
Lake Geneva
Mont Blanc
League of Nations
Commission On the
Paris
Wilson
America
Attractive Loan Terms Reported For Victory Taberty
A local financial notice outlines favorable loan terms tied to subscriptions for a Victory Taberty project. Lenders auction off terms described as attractive, with emphasis on accessible rates and quick approval.
Victory Liberty Loan Terms Announced by Secretary Glass
Washington April 14 Secretary Glass outlined Victory Liberty Loan terms totaling about 4.51 billion dollars with 4 year maturities. Oversubscriptions rejected and 3-1 tax exempt notes convertible into 8 3-4 percent notes. Interest 454 percent. Campaign opens April 21 and runs three weeks to May 19.
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Dublic
Washington
Glass
Pheware
Treasury
Gless
Victory Loan quotas reduced to three fourths
Washington April 14 The quotas for the Victory Loan will be three fourths those of the fourth loan. The final target per community is set by Federal Reserve Districts. The twelve districts share the same percentage as the last loan with totals of Atlantic 144 million dollars and Dallas 94.5 million.
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Washington
Battleship Fleet Near New York Aims for Atlantic Narrows
New York reports the Atlantic battle squadron led by the Pennsylvania a powerful fleet of 100 ships approaching New York within hours. Following the Pennsylvanias are additional dreadnoughts and numerous destroyers in formation as the force sails toward the coast.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Atlantic Batte
Pennsylvnia
Trotsky Admits Defeat on Eastern Front
A Moscow wireless message reported by a London desk quotes Leon Trotsky admitting defeat on the eastern front and urging that Old experienced troops be sent there, the only place where Moscow says they have suffered defeat.
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Trotsky
London
Leon Trotsky
Moscow
Peace Conference May Call German Delegates Soon
Paris reports that Peace Conference leaders have agreed on when German delegates will be summoned. The date is very close and could be before Easter, April Backed by the Petit Parisien the article notes the conference is near a formal invitation.
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Paris
Petit Parisien
Woman Arrested After Knife Attack on Husband
Lottie Brown colored was detained last night at 708 Breard Street on charges of drawing and displaying a dangerous weapon. She allegedly attacked her husband Samaurie Brown, slashing Lannie, but injuries were not serious. Brown is jailed awaiting trial as the public mood pleads for patriotic banking support.
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Lottie Brown
Samaurie Brown
Breardstreet
Lannie
Lottie
Sam
Modern Hotel Forecast for Monroe Assured
An enthusiastic Monroe Chamber of Commerce Hotel Committee meeting, led by Sam Kaplin, drew business leaders and architect George R. Mann. Mann, renowned for hotels like The Pines and The Marion, shared photos and insights on optimal basement and first floor layouts, stressing kitchen and laundry placement as crucial to profitability. (Continued on Page Three)
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Association
Sam’l Kaplin
George R. Mann
Mann and Stern
Little Rock
Ark
Mann
Pines
Pine Bluff
Marion
Youree
Shreveport
Paxton
St. Joseph
Swift and Company
Governor’s Race Turbulence Sparks Public Demand for Reform
A political note describes dissatisfaction with current conditions and signals drive for changes ahead of the gubernatorial contest. Citizens and local organizations weigh reforms as campaigns intensify in the lead up to elections.
Open with barbecue St Landry Promoters Discuss State Campaign
The article outlines a looming gubernatorial race with four definite candidates and talks of a possible fifth. Prominent figures from politics and law consider adding names as campaigns prepare for a six month window before the January primary. A July rally in Opelousas is proposed to showcase all candidates. The oil debate and a request for a legislative extra session fuel current political tension.
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New Orleans Picayune
Fernand Moupton
Percy Saint
EK. M. Stafford
Frank P. Stubbs
O’neal
Supreme Court
Oscar Dowling
L. Lazardo
Walter J. Burke
Iberia
Harry P. Gamble
Henry Fuqua
Fast Baton Rouse
Edwin Broussard
John H. Overton
Rapides
John M. Parker
Victory Liberty Loan
St. Landry
Opelousas
Pleasant
Germany to pay five billion under peace treaty terms
Paris April 14. Germany must pay five billion dollars or its commodity value by May 1 1921 under the peace treaty. It must issue bonds worth twenty trillion marks to Allied governments and bear interest at 2 to 5 percent after 1920. Additional damages payments are to be decided by a mixed commission and reported by May 1 2021. Bonds to be paid in installments over fifteen years under central commission control.
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Paris
Associated Press
Germany
Georgia Prohibition Law Sustained Today
Washington April 14 The Supreme Court ruled that possession of liquor in excess of the approved amount remains prohibited even if lawfully acquired before the enactment of the Georgia state prohibition law.
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Washington
Associated Press
Supreme Court
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