Calhoun Robbery Case Leads to Multiple Arrests
Sheriff Grant rounds up three Negroes and three White men suspected in Calhoun store robberies. Charges filed against six suspects, including G Russell Jim Bob Russell and John G Russell. White men in jail at Monroe and to be tried at the April term of the criminal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerif Arthur Grant
S. W. Es
J. F. Bryant & Co
Aloun
Monroe
Calhoun
Grant
Griff Grant
G. Russell
Jim Bob Russell
Russell
John G
Bob
Lee Russell
Ib Russell
Calon
I. Gant Place
John G. II
Strozier
Ouachita Parish
Mon
Ing
Winnsboro Man Held Up In Monroe Highway Robbery
Day, a white oil field worker, was robbed of 76 dollars last night on Hart and Wood streets in Monroe by a stout black man without a coat. He reported the incident to police, who continue investigations with no arrest made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
Hart ST
Black
Day
Monroe
Homer
Wood Street
Enero
LSU Glee Club Delights Record Crowd At Auditorium
The LSU Glee Club performed to a packed City School Auditorium with a record audience. The Tiger Quartet drew the most applause and encores, while soloists Gibbs and Colvin also received multiple encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana State University Glee Club
City School
Manafield
Tiger Quartet
Glee Club
Johnny Smoker
G. H. Mixon
C. B. Gibbs
W.M. Jesserun
R. L. Colvin
Stopher
Monroe
Monroe to Launch Anti Malaria Campaign in May
Sanitary engineer Lenert of New Orleans joins Monroe officials to plan an anti malaria drive costing about 8000 dollars with 4000 from the International Health Board. A Chamber of Commerce meeting endorsed May 1 start and urged broad participation from business, professionals, and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Lenert
New Orleans
International Health
Monroe
Lenert
Monroe i
Internaal Health Board
State Board of Health
Mon
J. B. Foster
Areso
Chamber of Commerce
International Health Board
Courts Open Two Courts in Louisiana Second Circuit
The Louisiana second circuit court convened in Monroe with Judges Thompson Porter and Dawkins, aiming to hear trials over two to three days. Trials include W W Page and Son vs T P Railway and Harris vs Monroe Gas. criminal sessions feature Shine Cole and Walter Hertld cases, with Cole appealing a prior conviction and Hertld facing a shoot at murder charge involving 16 year old Phillip Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeal
Louisiana
Court House
de N. Thompson
Monroe
C. V. Porter
Natchitoches
R. I. Dawkins
Ruston
W. W. Page
Phillip Snyder
Phillip
W.A. Snyder
LSU Glee Club concert yields strong results
The greatest four voices of Louisiana State University’s glee club impressed critics as a four man quartet, surpassing the usual years of work. The concert netted 336 in proceeds. Afterward the Monroe alumni hosted a dance for the club at the Elks club with the Lyceum orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana State University
Glee Club
Monroe
Elks Club
Lyceum Orchestra
Monroe Bakery Hires Expert Cake Baker For Daily Creations
The Monroe Baking Company at 705 DeSiard Street announces a new expert cake baker on staff ensuring a daily supply of high quality cakes. Call or telephone 10 40 to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Baking Company
DeSiard St
Wanted a first class job and adv printer
Help wanted ad from News-Star Pub Co Monroe Louisiana seeking a skilled advertising printer for steady work with good pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star Pub. Co
Monroe, la
Weather Forecast for Tonight and Thursday
Tonight remaining fair with mild skies. Thursday turns partly cloudy with softer winds and no precipitation expected. Highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s across the region.
Ambassador Johnson to attend San Remo allied confab as observer
The State Department instructed Ambassador Johnson in Rome to attend the San Remo allied conference as an official observer for the American government. He will not take part in discussions or deliberations. Germany has asked Allies to double their standing army to 200,000. the French Foreign Office was informed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Associated Press
Washington
Johnson
Rome
State Department
San Remo
Germany seeks doubling of troops under Versailles terms
Paris April 21 Germany has asked the inter allied conference at San Remo to raise the standing army provided for Germany by the Versailles peace treaty from 100000 to 200000 men. The request was delivered to the French foreign office last evening and cites the need to maintain order in the interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
San Remo
Daughters in Denim Shock Washington Office Crowd
Six young women secretaries appeared in blue denim trousers in the House offices building drawing crowds and eliciting consternation from observers including members of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The sight-seeing group paused as the display created a notable, jarring moment in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sonora Clash Now Awaited by Troops Moves
Associated Press reports increased federal and state troop concentrations in Sonora awaiting a clash after the region shifted allegiance to the Carranza government. No actual combat details are known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguas Prieta
Sonora
Carranza
British Ambassador Geddes Visits Washington for Embassy Talks
Sir Auckland Geddes, the new British ambassador, was received today at the state department by Secretary Col by and granted the privilege of discussing embassy matters ahead of presenting credentials to President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Sir Auckland Geddes
Colby
State Department
Department
Wilson
American Steamer Wayhut Sinking at Sea
A Lloyds report states the American steamer Wayhut is sinking at latitude 47 North and longitude 7 West. A tug is on the way to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lloyd Shipping Agency
Asaiat
Gehr Construc tion wins Eros housing contracts
Wilfred Gehr of the Gehr Construction Company returns from Eros with contracts to build twenty to thirty houses. The project kicks off a rebuilding program after a tornado nearly wiped out the town two weeks ago. Plans call for a speedy reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Gehr
Gehr Construction Company
Eros
Storm Death Toll Rises Across Alabama Mississippi Tennessee
Washington reports the storm over the lower Mississippi valley has moved northeast and strengthened. In Alabama death toll tops 150 with many injured and damages estimated at 2 million dollars for cattle crops and property. Counties hit include Marion Winston Franklin in Alabama Jasper Monroe Madison Lauderdale Neshoba in Mississippi and Maury in Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Marion
Winston
Franklin
Jasper
Monroe
Madison
Lauderdale
Neshoba
Maury County
Ingomar Tornado Wipes Out Mississippi Town
New Albany Mississippi April 21 reports say Mrs Charles Hill and three African American residents were killed and many injured in a tornado that left only the brick store ruins standing in Ingomar a town of about two hundred residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Miss
Charles Hill
Ingomar
Four McNall Children Die in Tornado Near Corinth
Corinth Mississippi April 21 Four children of Fletcher McNall died when the family home was destroyed by a tornado near Corinth yesterday Another child was fatally injured another severely hurt as the storm struck the residence in a rural area A fifth member escaped unharmed
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Corinth
Miss
Fletcher McNall
Here
Tornado Ravages Marion County. Sixteen Dead
A tornado swept the northwest portion of Marion County, leaving sixteen confirmed dead. Rescue teams and authorities continue to survey the damage and assist survivors in Hamilton, Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ala
Marion County
Tornado Kills At Least Five In Mississippi Counties
A tornado struck Noxubee and Winston counties causing at least five deaths and significant damage. Officials and residents report casualties as information comes in from the disaster zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Miss
Noxubee
Winston
City authorizes rail spur contract with Missouri Pacific
The city commission adopted an ordinance to authorize a track agreement with Missouri Pacific for a spur to the water works and power plant site. The mayor and city secretary were authorized to sign a lease for track material. The railroad will be paid 3595 dollars from the general fund as the estimated spur construction cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Parker Wins Louisiana Governor Race in Formal Election
New Orleans April 21 The Louisiana general election was a formality with John M. Parker elected governor and Hewitt Bouanchaud lieutenant governor along with eight state officials. Voter turnout was about fifty percent as Captain Dick Meredith described the organized party backing the ticket despite dissenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
John M. Parker
Hewitt Bouanchaud
New Roads
Dick Meredith
McGoey
Johnson Leads in Nebraska Primary Returns
Omaha Nebraska April 21 with one third of precincts reporting senator Hiram Johnson led the field in the Republican presidential primary yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Nator Hiram Johnson
Monroe Laundry and Dyeing Co Plans $30000 Expansions
Monroe Laundry and Dyeing Co formerly the Monroe Steam Laundry and Dyeing and Hat Renovating Company on South Grand and Calypso streets will spend $30,000 on a new fourth story, added machinery, and equipment. The addition adds 9,000 square feet, with all glass upper floors, improved light and ventilation, new dining rooms for white and colored workers, baths, a sprinkler system, and a connected power unit. The plan aims to expand to family washings and future shoe repairs, with work starting soon and 60 employees currently on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Company
South Grand Street
Enterprise
Monroe Steam Laundry and
South Grand and
Calypso
J. W. Smith
G. B. Cooley
H. A. Whitfield
Mai
Louisiana
Monroe
Mr. Cooley
Cooley
North East Louisiana Physicians to Attend Notable New Orleans Medical Meeting
Ouachita parish doctors look to the American Medical Association meeting in New Orleans from April 24 to 26. Dr. Faulk To Go plans clinics at Charity Hospital and other city hospitals to study modern methods. Delegates from Ouachita include Dr. Faulk, Dr. Hirsch, Dr. McHenry, Dr. Newton, and Dr. Adams with local officials guiding representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
American Medical Association
New Orleans
Louisiana State Medical Society
E. L. Henry
LeCompte
State Organization of Physicians
C. P. Gray
Monroe
Faulk
Robert W. Faulk
Charity Hospital
Louisiana
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital
Touro Infirmary
Hotel Dieu
Presbyterian Hospital
Ouachita Medical Association
Plantation and Realty Deals Negotiated Today
A. L. Smith sold 87.5 acres below and adjoining Sterling ton plantation known as Belle Hope in 80-20N 4E to D. Y. Smith for 161200 with 9400 cash. Mollie C Brooks sold to Emile Kaliski lots 5 6 7 8 square 46 A G Breard addition for 15000. Kaliski then sold the Brooks property to T J Haynes for 20000 on Olive Street between North Third and North Fourth. Other transfers include Abe Arent Isaac Lemle to W G McCallum and E L Edelen for 4900. John T Hubbard to Elzy Heckford 80 acres in 2017 N-2E for 1200. Realty Investment Co Ltd to Monroe Building and Loan Assn 59 lots in square 8 Prichard addition six lots in Lee Avenue addition co 91 and lots in Jackson-I Company addition for 70000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ll. Smith
D. Y. Smith
Sterlington Plantation
A. L Smith
Belle Hope
North Third
North Fourth
Abe Arent
Isaac Lemle
W. G. McCallum
E. L. Edelen
Haynes Addition
Weat Monroe
John T. Hubbard
Elzy Heckford
Realty Investment Company, Ltd
Monroe Building and Loan Association
Square
Prichard
Lee Avenue
Jackson
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AL Russells
W. G. Russell
Rant
Ines
Eas Johnson
Caln
Crystalings
Ohnson
Iff
Levy Cook
Edwi
Hart and
Wood Streets
Ngineer
Monroe Ingineesec
Sanitary Eaders
America
Mbassador
Britain
U.S
Twister
Mississippi Valley
Weather Bureau
Lower Lake Re
Gion
CITY
Nebraska
Monroe Laundry and Dyeing CO
N. O. Medical
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