Arkansas Louisiana line may be sold scrap option urged
Louisiana and Arkansas Midland line faces possible sale as federal and state officials review whether to scrap the segment north of Bastrop. The commission recommends selling the Monroe Louisiana to Crossett Arkansas portion for cash no less than $300 000 with option to scrap the Bastrop to Crossett segment if purchaser chooses to operate only part as a going concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Railroad
P. Long
Arkans & Louisiana Railroad
Step North
United States Istrict
West District of Louisiana
Arkansas & Louiana Midland Railway
Sam
Monge
Louisiana
Bastrop
Louisna
Bastop
Hhe
Arkansas & Louisiana Midland Railway
Iaid
Monroe
Louiana
Crossett
Ark
Aid Railway
Crossett, Ark
Arkansas & Isiana Midland Railway
Alfred Cowles
State v W F Herold set for trial Thursday
The case of the State versus W F Herold, former Monroe policeman, charged with shooting Phillip Snyder, 16, at River Front last autumn, is scheduled for trial in district criminal court before Judge Fred M Odom Thursday. Snyder says he innocent. The trial draws local interest as Herold faces charges and was dismissed from the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Snyder
Criminal Court
W. F. Herold
Monroe
District Criminal Court
Fred M. Odom
Snyder
River Front
Herold
Mangham
John Thomas
J. B. Parker
Thomas
Crowder
Goins
Mr. Masling
Shine Cole
Irma Wood
Annie Wilson
Ellen Moore
Will
Alias Pat, Kelley
Mathew and
Rivers Warren
Olivia Smith
Louisiana Railroad Commission Decision Voiced and Endorsed
A decision voiced by Commissioner Long and approved by the Louisiana Railroad Commission is noted as continued on page six. The brief item records official support by the commission for a stated action. Further details appear in the continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission Long
Louisiana Railroad Commission
Monroe Auto Dealers Plan North Louisiana Show at Luncheon
At a noon gathering in Monroe Louisiana plans were announced for an elaborate automobile and truck show to run May 14 15 and 16 at Forsythe park and pavilion. C A McDowell of New Orleans was invited to speak and the Monroe Chamber of Commerce pledged support with Mayor Bernstein offering fairgrounds and facilities.
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Monroe Auto Dealers’ Association
Hotel
Monroe
Louisiana
C. A. McDowell
New Orleans
Louisiana-Mississippi Automobile Trade Association
Arthur King
McDowell
Forsythe Park and Pavilion
The
Automobile Association
King
Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Engineer Boyd
Ouachita Parish
C. J. Allen
Texas Automobile Clubs
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Boyd
Hot Springs
Arning
Bernstein
East St. Louis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Columbus
Cleveland
Toledo
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
Villa joins Sonora's revolt in new uprisings
Agua Prieta April 204 Sonora and federal leaders prepared for a fourth surge as Villa reportedly joined the movement. Sonorans reinforced to stop a possible Chihuahua incursion while federal officers at Jud and Casas Grandes readied for an invading force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agua Prieta
Sonora
Carrangd
Villa
Orleans Woman Murdered by Two Men Confessed
Phelix Birbiglia and Charles J. Zelenka Jr confessed to their roles in the murder of 19 year old Mrs M Neason on the New Orleans canal road. Birbiglia admitted firing the fatal shots while Zelenka planned and helped carry out the crime. The victim, wife of a sailor at sea, was taken in a hired car and robbed of diamonds valued at 6000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Phelix Birbigia
Charles J. Zelenka, Jr
New Orleans Canal
M. Neason
Birbiglia
Zelenka
Oil Lease Transfers in Arkansas Field Report
Oil and gas leases recorded recently include M C Redmond to Earl P Hartshorn for 20 acres in 19-18N-3E on the Arkansas road for 200 dollars. Mary D Wheat to Mack D Wheat for 40 acres in 14-15N-2E for 256 dollars. Carl D Smith and M C Redmond to Earl P Hartshorn for 61 acres in 5-18N-3 and 4-15N-3 for 543 dollars. Hi H Hay to Invader Oil Refining Co for 160 acres in 28-17N-2E with parts in 1-17N-2E and 56-35-TE and 25-56 in township 17N-2E and 16N-8E and 24-17N-22. G B Haynes to J N Haynes for 10-17N-2E encompassing the northeast and southeast quarters for 1,000 dollars. James K Henderson to George Gunby for 30-18N-3E for 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Redmond
Earl P. Hartshorn
Arkansas Road
Mary D. Wheat
Mack D. Wheat
Carl D. Smith
Hi. H. Hay
Invader Oil & Refining Co
G .B. Haynes
J. N. Haynes
James K. Henderson
George Gunby
Arbonne Oil Shows Improved Field Prospects
Co F Fourmy of Monroe asserts Arbonne Oil Company has a stronger showing after recent field tests at 1276 feet. He says the driller is confident of a productive well within a week or ten days and notes Texas Company completed its No 4 producer, affecting their No 1 well and suggesting oil likely in No 1 as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Fourmy
Monroe
DtArbonne Oil Company, Incorporated
Judge Declares U S Aid To Radicals Evident
Boston April 20 Judge George W Anderson stated from the federal district court bench that the government operates a portion of the communist party in the United States. His view rests on evidence from habeas corpus proceedings for five aliens ordered deported as radicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Communist Party
Federal District Court
George W. Anderson
Anderson
Weather forecast: Tonight and Wednesday generally fair
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies tonight with mild temperatures. Wednesday is expected to be generally fair and slightly warmer across the region.
Tornado Toll Rises Across Mississippi Tennessee Area
A series of tornadoes struck North Mississippi Western Tennessee and North Alabama between 1 and 12 30 this morning. Authorities report several deaths with Glenn Mississippi Columbus Mississippi and Aberdeen Mississippi among the hardest hit. Injuries exceed one hundred with extensive property damage as the storm path remains under investigation and the full list of affected towns is growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Glenn
Miss
Columbus
Mississippi
Tennessee
Alabama
Arkansas Tornado Toll Rises To Twenty Two Dead
In Little Rock on April 20, officials said a series of tornadoes across northwestern Arkansas left twenty two dead and more than one hundred injured. A wide region remains unaccounted for as damage estimates rise.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Aberdeen Tornado Kills Several. Hundreds Injured
Aberdeen Mississippi reports a tornado striking the town early today leaving several dead and between forty and fifty injured. Early estimates put property damage above two hundred thousand dollars.
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Mississippi
Aberdeen
Miss
Five Die in Columbus Tornado Report Says
An unconfirmed report from Tuscaloosa states five people were killed in a noon tornado at Columbus. Local authorities had not yet confirmed the figures when the message arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Associated Press
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Tornado Hits Bay Springs Area Near Laurel
A tornado swept over Bay Springs near Laurel Mississippi on April 20 wrecking the town. Reports indicate several deaths and many injuries from the storm with extensive zerstörung observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Miss
Bay Springs
Demand for living wage filed with railroad labor board
Edward McHugh representing striking workers in New York and James Eubanks of the St Louis Yardmen Association filed a formal written demand with the railroad labor board. They seek assurances of a living wage and prompt return to work without loss of seniority or prejudice for current strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Edward McHugh
Metropolitan
New York
James Eubanks
St. L
Calhoun Boys Win In Monroe City Showdown
The Calhoun High School basketball team defeated Monroe City School 32 to 17 on Monroe court. Johnston and Hodge were forwards, Calhoun. Woodall and Garland played guard and center respectively, delivering a strong second half. The squad will attend the Louisiana State High School rally as basketball contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun High School
Monroe City School
Monroe Court
Calhoun Boys
Calhoun
Johnston
Hodge
Woodall
Garland
Wanted A First Class Job and Adver Printer
Wanted ad for a first class job in advertising printing at News Star Pub Co Monroe Louisiana. Good pay and steady work offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star Pub. Co
Monroe, la
Rail rate cut for gasoline across U S points aided by Monroe case
Interstate Commerce Commission approves tentative ruling in Southern Carbon Company v Arkansas & Louisiana Midland Railroad, fixing gasoline tank car rates from Monroe district to most U S basing points and granting back payments from January 1, 1919. Interveners include United Oil & Petroleum Company and others. notable rate drops listed for major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Carbon Company
Arkansas & Louisiana Midland Railroad Company
Monroe
United States
United Oil & Petroleum Com
Louisiana State University's Glee Club Concert Tonight
The LSU Glee Club presents its sixty first concert at 8 pm in the city school auditorium. Directed by H W Stopher this Monroe stop on an eleven day tour includes Bunkie, Monroe, Alexandria, Pineville, Home, Shreveport, Mansfield, Natchitoches, Lecompte and Winnfield. The program features solos and ensembles with saxophone numbers and a dance tonight at Elks Club afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Monroe
Elks Club
Lyceum Orchestra
Elks
Tom Staples
Alexandria
H. “Fatty” Mixon
J. F. Waymouth
San Juez
Porto Rico
Glee
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Bunkie
Pineville
Home
Shreveport
Mansfield
Natchitoches
Lecompte
Winnfield
Allied Powers Approve Demands On Germany Over Versailles
San Remo April 20 All allied powers endorse the collective representations to be made on the Berlin government regarding the Versailles treaty. A charge d affaires of several nations will likely deliver the declaration at Wilhelmstrasse at once. Italy finally approves the representations today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
San Remo
Berlin
Charge D'Affaires
Wilhelmstrasse
Italy
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OBE
Orth Bastrop
Tlroad Commission
George W. Jack
Ansas
Junk Rail
STATE
Intial
Ronroe
North
Light and Water
City Water, Light & Traction Dept
J. R. Petagna
Orleans
U.S
Twister
Bay Springs, Miss
Louisiana Territory
Ouachita
Louisiana State University's Glee Club
Nual
H. W. Stopher
Kentucky Babe
Geibel
Selo
Old Virginny
Bland
J. A. Taylor
Methven
B. Gibbs
Parks
Tiger Quartet
Reading
Mixon
G. H. Mixon
God
Hear
Fenner
W. T. Mott
O Marie
di Capua
Messrs. Gibbs
Colvin
Crocker
Alleman
Johnny Smoker
Rix
Foster
Rachmaninoff
Ball
W M. Jessurun
Bullard
Leo Kaliahua
Keola Philipola
R. L. Colvin
Leslie
L. S. A. Glee Club
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