N. C. Labor Body Approves Bus Line Plan in New Orleans
Associated Press reports the general committee of organized labor approved plans for union manned bus lines to compete with streetcars in New Orleans. A public mass meeting is set for next Monday to present the proposal, supported by a 50,000 signature petition. The plan calls for luxurious buses at a 10 cent fare and features double decked two man buses proposed by Thomas D. Hawkins of Shreveport. The city seeks mediation between company and union as talks continue.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
General Committee of Organized Labor
City Commission Council
Thomas D. Hawkins
Public Safety
Shreveport
Texas Goat Raiser Donates Billie the Kid to Stimson
In San Angelo Texas the goat Billie the Kid a member of 3 000 000 Angora goats is sent to Washington to become Secretary of State Hull Stimson’s pet. The gift comes from the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association as a tribute after Captain Bones was lost when Stimson moved from the Philippines.
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Texas
Billie the Kid
Stimson
San Angelo
Tex
Washington
H. L. Stimson
Southwest
Bones
Philippines
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association
Notice of Public Sale of Unclaimed Freight
The Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. will sell unclaimed freight at Monroe La station on August 17 1929 during legal hours. Items include Bows cris W C Tanks seats and other goods shipped from Pine Bluff Ark to Buckeye Plumbing Co. at Monroe. Shipment on hand since May 23 1929. A F Stovall freight agent marks the notice.
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General Assembly
State of Louisiana
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Monroe
Consignee
W. C
Cris Eware W. C
Wieden W. C
Jefferson Supply Co
Pine Bluff
Ark
Buckeye Plumbing Co
A. F. Stovall
Missouri Pocifle Railroad. Co
Prizes Awarded in Co operative Market Essays Contest
The American Institute of Co operation concluded a two week open session in Baton Rouge with prize awards in the all south cooperative marketing essay contest. Leona Wardell of Mulhall Oklahoma won first prize a 75 dollar gold medal. Other prizewinners Cornelia Rickenbacher Howard Lee and Gladys McNew received 50 25 and 15 dollars respectively.
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American Cotton Growers Exchange
Leona Wardell
Mulhall
Okla
Oklahoma
Centerville
Cornelia Rickenbacher
Cameron
S. C
Howard Lee
Dunn
N. C
Gladys McNew
Ark
W. McKenzie Stevens
Louisiana State University
Charles W. Holman
The
Institute of Co-operation
Robert D. Maltby
Agricultural Direc
Zeppelin Stowaway to Sail for Germany Today
Albert Bus chow an 18 year old German baker who stowed away on the Graf Zeppelin will depart New York this afternoon aboard the S S Thuringia for Germany. He faces possible imprisonment and fines upon return as he was discovered hiding in a tail compartment of the airship at Friedrichshafen. Bus chow, who celebrated his 18th birthday yesterday, was handed to U S immigration authorities after landing last Sunday along with 86 others headed for deportation.
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New York
Albert Buschow
Thuringia
Friedrichshafen
Buschow
United States
International Peace Garden Proposed on Northern Frontier
A proposal to build a 400 acre international peace garden on the Canada United States border was discussed at the International Association of Gardeners convention. A fund of 5 million dollars was proposed from 25 cent per adult and 5 cent per school child contributions. A Virginia debate addressed US policy toward Latin American governments at the University of Virginia open forum.
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International Peace Garden
Toronto
Ont
Canada
United States
International Association of Gardeners
University
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Virginia
Truss Fitter Highlights 25 Years in Monroe Louisiana
A veteran truss fitter with 25 years of experience in Monroe Louisiana reflects on career milestones and work in local construction. He notes steady demand and changes in materials and techniques over the years.
Smoot Proposes Alternate Duty Scale for Sugar Tariff
Chairman Smoot of the Senate finance committee announced an alternate sliding scale for sugar tariffs based on raw sugar prices rather than refined quotes. He expects the tariff bill ready for Senate submission by August 26. Witnesses preferred the original approach but Smoot argued the principle remains the same and refiners’ margin would be steadier.
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Washington
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
New York
Father's Ambition for His Children Realized
Cincinnati report details Mas Foreman of Meadville Mississippi near Natchez watching his three daughters Hilda 19 Lowise 17 and Maxine 16 sing on WLW radio. Foreman trained them for years after abandoning his own music career as he supports a southern musical company with youths from Memphis Jackson and surrounding states.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Mas Foreman
Meadville
Miss
Natchez
WLW
Foreman
Hilda
Lowise
Maxine
Memphis
Tenn
Jackson
Electrically Operated Item Displayed for Cash and Carry
An electrically operated device is on display at our office and available for direct purchase. The item is described as suitable for a cash and carry store and can be viewed locally.
Hoover to celebrate 54th birthday at Virginia camp
President Hoover will mark his 54th birthday on Saturday at his Virginia fishing lodge in the Blue Ridge mountains surrounded by family and friends. Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh will join the gathering. No special observance is planned. Hoover will follow his usual rest and recreation routine at the camp.
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Washington, Aug
Hoover
Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Expect More Arrests in Connection With Alabama Bank Failures
In Birmingham Alabama seven remaining defendants indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury faced arrest as part of the probe into four bank failures. Eleven defendants were placed under bond, including Judge T. Thomas state superintendent of Banks and J B Lassiter president of two banks. Thomas released on 500 dollar bond on a conspiracy charge. The grand jury also recommended impeachment for the bank superintendent with six articles to be heard by the state supreme court in October. Lassiter and Harvey L Kyle were named in the conspiracy indictment with Thomas.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
T. Thomas
J. B. Lassiter
Thomas
Grand
State Supreme Court
Paving Bids Soon Open for Dixite Overland Road
Bids will be opened September 3 for paving the Dine Byestone highway from Delhi to Rayville and a two mile west extension. Earlier delays tied to the Jadwin flood control spillway are now ruled out as a cause, with work still planned to proceed this year from the Boeuf river east bank to Vicksburg via Rayville.
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Dine Byestone
Delhi
Rayville
Jadwin
Monroe
Boeuf River
Vicksburg
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Robert E. Lee
Institute
Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Aug
American Institute of Co-operation
Tor
Federal Board of Vocational Education
Louisiana
National Co-Operative Council
Louisiana Beekeepers Association
Louisiana Poultry Association
Zeppelin
Germany
S. S. Thuringia
Collens’ Pharmacy
DeSiard
Monroe, la
National Cash Register
Walnut St
Alabama
Avalon Securities Company of Delaware
Danna’s Crystal Market
DeSiard St
Delhi-Rayville Road
Dallas
B.S. Depa of Commerce
AER Service
Ihac
BUICK
Oldsmobile
Chrysler
Ford
Lincoln
Twin City
Monroe Marble and Granite Works
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State News
National News
Monroe Morning Post
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