They Want Sammy To Take It First
Washington reports a Knox peace resolution moving toward passage with a belief a German treaty will follow after adjournment. Senator Lodge backs the measure and predicts adoption, while Senator Harrison recalls Harding administration statements. London officials propose a seven day ultimatum to Germany, though French and Belgian representatives oppose it as unnecessary.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Lodge
Harrison
Mississippi
League
Harding
London
Sammy
Geo
Matthew Adame
Yorks Finest on Duty for May Day Week End
New Yorks police force of 11060 men ordered to stay on duty through Monday morning to prevent May Day violence. Blue coats guard churches public buildings meeting places and private residences with many in reserve for emergencies. Arrests of Abram Jakira and Jacob Amter are cited as breaking the communist workers demonstration plan.
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Associated Press
New York
Abram Jakira
Jacob Amter
Local Company Drilling Wells in El Dorado Oil Field
Imperial Oil and Gas of Monroe and Mann Oil Company, newly organized by Pittsburg oil men, drill multiple wells in the El Dorado field. Mann Oil's two wells near Keen-Wolf and Foster tract aim to bring in oil, while Imperial Oil drills a third near Rowland farm producing about 200 barrels per hour. Mann calls El Dorado one of the South’s great fields, noting 45 wells finished since January 15 and about 100 more nearing completion as the field expands toward the south and east, with El Dorado now a city of roughly 25 000 inhabitants.
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Imperial Oil and Gas Company
Monroe
Mann Oil Company
Pittsburg Oil
J. H. Mann
el Dorado
Keen Wolf
W. W. Foster
Section 18
Keen-Wolf
Mr. Mann
Chew No
U S Not Represented at London Supreme Council Talks
London reports that the United States would not be represented at informal conversations or the supreme council meeting. Premier George, presiding, did not invite President Harding to instruct the American embassy or any other representative. The initiative is viewed as resting with Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
United States
Supreme Council
George
Harding
Washington
Paris Plans Large Demonstration for Pershing Return
Paris on April 30 reports plans to honor United States general Pershing on Bastille Day July 14 with a major demonstration. Marshal Foch is expected to return to the United States.
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Associated Press
Paris
Local Citizens Return As Monroe School Matter Settled
Mayor Arnold Einstein and City Attorney Harry Russell returned from Baton Rouge where they worked on the Monroe school proposition which has been adjusted. Captain Allan Scholars A G Cook Henry Briggs Charles Easterling and others accompanied the group. A joint session of the city and parish boards of education was planned for 3 o'clock to finalize the local school matters.
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Arnold Einstein
Harry Russell
Baton Rouge
Monroe
Allan Scholars
A. G. Cook
Henry Briggs
Charles Easterling
Funeral of Mrs D Masur Held In Monroe
The funeral for Mrs D Masur who died while visiting her daughter in Lexington Missouri was held yesterday at 3 30 PM from the family residence 600 St John Street Monroe The services were conducted by Dr H A Merfeld and the ceremony drew a large crowd floral offerings testified to the high regard for the deceased
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D. Masur
Jesse Hyman
Lexington
Mias
St. John Street
Monroe
Sam Kranz
New York
H. A. Merfeld
West Monroe Trade Day Draws Up To 2000 Farmers
West Monroe’s trade day drew a large crowd with 1500 to 2000 farmers from various parishes. Prizes were awarded for largest group by boat and for the most farm exhibits, with R B Henry and Albert Strozier among winners. A better babies contest awarded five dollars to Lee Pleasant Fuller amid thirteen entrants.
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West Monroe
West Side
R. B. Henry
Union Parish
Henry
Albert Strozier
R. H. Redding
Farm Bureau
Monroe Issues Building Permits For Small Homes
City records show ten to twelve thousand dollars in permits issued by City Secretary-Treasurer P A Pong for new small residences in Monroe. J S Bloch plans two thousand dollars in Hudson Street improvements. Fauntleroy Major Jr to build a four thousand two hundred dollar five room house on McKinley. Bradley to erect a five room home on Breard Street. Other local residents including Mrs Hess Mrs Rosa Mitchell C H Bill John Spatafora A R Tissington and C M Chew also to spend several thousand dollars.
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Monroe
J. S. Bloch
Hudson
Second
Co. E. Fauntleroy
R. E. Major, Jr
McKinley, Avenue
Front
Sycamore
Mr. Fauntleroy
J. B. Bradley
Breard Street
Third
K. Hess
Rosa Mitchell
C. H. Bill
John Spatafora
A. R. Tissington
C. M. Chew
Knights of Pythias Band to Perform Sunday Afternoon
A free concert by the Knights of Pythias band of Monroe will be held at the Chautauqua tent on the court square tomorrow at 3 30 oclock. The band, directed by Prof. Russell H. Jones of New Orleans and managed by R. W. Hazel, features thirty four pieces and is among the largest in the state. The organization was formed last August.
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Knights of Pythias Band
Monroe
Court Square
Russell H. Jones
New Orleans
R. W. Hazel
Ouachita Building and Loan Names Directors
Stockholders of the Ouachita Building and Loan Association elected the board for the ensuing year. Added to the directorate were two women Miss Lillian Collins West Monroe postmistress and Mrs L L Stuckey of the West Side. Other directors include T C Drew Captain H M Williams Clarence E Faulk J T Hill Henry Montgomery J C Steele S E Heard and Dr J R Henry.
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The
Ouachita Building and Loan Association
Lillian Collins
West Monroe
L. L. Stuckey
West Side
T. C. Drew
Capt. H. M. Williams
Clarence E. Faulk
J. T. Hill
Henry Montgomery
J. C. Steele
S. E. Heard
J. R. Henry
Ouachita Valley Oil Drives West Side Leasing Boom
Leases surge as Ouachita Valley Oil Company plans three-well program in western Ouachita parish. James E. Henderson and Earl P. Hartshorne announce first well within two weeks after extensive acreage transfers by G. B. Haynes and J. H. Watkins. Ohio and Pennsylvania buyers join, signaling emerging oil development amid parcels in sections 21, 22, 28 and 28-17N-3E.
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Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Valley Oil Company, Incorporated
Monroe
James E. Henderson
Earl P. Hartshorne
G. B. Haynes
Ouachita Company
Haynes
Ouachita Valley Oil Company
J. H. Watkins
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ouachita
S. V. Vick
N. G. Tippit
William Thompson
T. A. Grant
F. Endom, Sr
Jacob Dorfman
Bry and Wilson
Hall and
Warren Streets
Monroe's Crime Record Slump in April
Monroe city court tried only sixty cases in April, signaling a record low for the last decade. Inspector Robert E. Heap notes fewer arrests, with trespass leading the list and few vagrants. April fines totaled 1,440 dollars with cash received of 504.50 and 80.25 dollars for turnkey and board.
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Monroe
Robert E. Heap
Arrest Totals Show Wide Range of Offenses
A police roundup lists arrests across multiple categories including concealed weapons, discharging firearms, drunkenness, trespassing, profanity, traffic violations, forgery, fighting, illegal peddling, displaying dangerous weapons, disorderly conduct, malicious mischief, larceny, suspicious conduct, escape and recapture, Volstead Act violations, gambling, disturbing the peace, cruelty to animals, investigations, breaking and entering, and juvenile cases.
Darco Carbo n Plant Planned for Ouachita Area
Delaware based Darco Corporation with Dupont interests plans a million dollar sugar clarifying plant in Northeastern Louisiana. Site contenders include land from Southern Carbon Company at Fairbanks near Monroe field. The venture, backed by Southern Carbon and other eastern investors, aims for a twenty ton daily capacity using new decolorizing carbons developed under recent patents.
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Delaware Company
Southern Carbon and Dupont
Ouachita
Fairbanks
Atlas Powder Company
Dupont
Wimnington
Del
Monroe News-Star
Darco Corporation
Louisiana
Southern Carbon Company
Delaware
Southern Carbon
Sugar Industry of
Monroe
Weather Forecast Tonight Warm Then Sunny Sunday
Tonight is fair and warmer, followed by a Sunday with partly cloudy skies. No precipitation is forecast and temperatures will stay mild.
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Parlor City Lumber
Arthur Smith
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Alexandria
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Carco Corporation
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