Tennessee Ratifies Woman Suffrage Bill by House Vote
Tennessee becomes the thirty sixth state to ratify the Susan B Anthony amendment granting women the right to vote nationwide. The vote was fifty to forty six after senate approval last Friday, with Tennessee’s action triggering the amendment’s effective date for the upcoming presidential election.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee House
Tennessee Senate
Tennessee
The
Assembly
Walker
House
Poles Drive Russians From Danzig Corridor Today
Polish counter offensive based at Thorn clears the Danzig corridor of Russian troops and drives eastward, with a Minsk dispatch noting Poland's national sovereignty and reduced German influence in the region. Paris reports indicate ongoing successful thrusts and disruption of Russian positions near Danzig as forces push deeper east.
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Danzig
London
Minsk
Poland
Paris
Thorn
Suffrage Leaders Fight NC Senate Reconsideration Move
In Raleigh suffrage leaders predicted an attempt to reconsider the NC senate vote that postponed action on ratifying the federal amendment until the next regular session. By late yesterday the effort to obtain a reconsideration failed.
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Lillian Meyer
Louisiana
Associated Press
Nashville
Tennesse House
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina Senate
French Protest Protest to Allies Over Danzig Debrakiation
Paris August 18 French government to protest energetically the Allied High Commissioner at Danzig forbidding further debrakation of French munitions for Poland. The move sparks diplomatic tension as Paris learns of the decision.
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Paris
Danzig
Poland
French Clash Reported in Katto witz Upper Silesia Town
Berlin reports clashes between French troops and residents of Katowicz mining town in Upper Silesia. Eleven killed and twenty five wounded as fighting erupts today per Associated Press.
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Upper Silesia
Associated Press
Berlin
Kattowitz
Express rate decision by ICC trims claims for 25 percent rise
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a decision in the express case noting the American Railway Express Company sought a 25.16 percent rise. It allowed a 12.0 percent increase, excluding the labor board’s recent employee award, with expectations of possible future increases.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Express Company
United States Labor Board
Express
North Carolina Senate Adjourns After Tabling Anthony Amendment Vote
The Senate adjourned after tabling the Anthony amendment resolution. Under chamber rules the question cannot return unless the lower house acts in favor, delaying action on ratification.
McAdoo Seeks Friendly Smile After San Francisco Rift
William G. McAdoo met with President Wilson in the White House his first return since the Democratic National Convention. He urged a posed shot and complained that a prior photograph seemed too solemn insisting on a smile to show he is not unhappy about the San Francisco outcome.
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Madoo
Wilson
Washington
William G. McAdoo
San Francisco
Father of Man Sentenced to Hang Tries to Take His Life
Aberdeen Mississippi August 18 4 E Marshall father of Charles Marshall the man to be hanged next Friday for the murder of four members of the Miller family at Armory last January swallowed poison at his home near Armory It is believed he will recover The elder Marshall was convicted and sentenced to prison for the Miller killings but on appeal to the state supreme court his case was reversed and he was discharged
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Aberdeen
Miss
E. Marshall
Charles Marshall
Miller Family Armory
Armory
Marshall
Miller
State Supreme Court
Andrews
Met Rouge
Forsythe Park
Monroe Rooters
Monroe
Max Broadnax
Max
Uncle Sam
Monroe Elks
The Public Whose Pocket Do I Pick Protected by Geo
A short public interest item notes a figure named Matthew Adams and an author Morris presenting a piece on pocket protection and civic concerns. The item hints at fiscal or ethical questions around public funds and private influence. Gustav street header format remains.
Former Monroe restaurateur to build Rayville hotel
H. L. Simms a former Monroe restaurant keeper plans to erect a $75,000 hotel in Rayville. He recently met with J. W. Smith Monroe architect to discuss plans and specifications. Simms has long operated in Rayville’s hotel and restaurant trade and earned money in cattle deals after leaving the restaurant business.
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H. L. Simms
Monroe
Rayville
Simms
J. W. Smith
Wagner Company to open Shreveport branch store
The Wagner Company plans a two year lease on the upper floor of the DeSiard street building, with Faser's drugstore on the ground floor remaining. John L. Henry of Shreveport will manage the Monroe establishment, while Citizens National Bank prepares to move to a new DeSiard street building.
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Wagner Company
Shreveport
DeSiard Street
Faser’s
Shreveport Concern
John L. Henry
Monroe
Boston
Henry
Faser
Citizens National Bank
Ross Collins Beats Venable in Mississippi Primary
Jackson Miss Aug 18 Ross Collins former state attorney general and anti administration candidate defeats Representative Venable in Mississippi primary according to unofficial returns compiled by the Jackson Daily News.
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Associated Press
Jackson, Miss
Ross Collins
Congress
Representative Venable
Mississippi
Jackson Daily News
Cox Talks Campaign Plans With Senator Harrison
Columbus Ohio Aug 18 Governor Cox met with Senator Harrison of the national speakers bureau to discuss the remaining portion of the national campaign.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Harrison
National
Cox
Knights of Pythias band called to meet tonight
Every member who signed up for the Knights of Pythias band is urgently requested to attend at the K of P hall tonight at 8 o clock. The director has arrived and complete arrangements for the band are to be made. This may be the only notice sent to each member.
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Mixes Meyer
Bella
Tennessee
Knights of Pythias
K. of P. Hall
Louisiana Baptists buy Kansas plantation for orphanage
The Executive Board of the Louisiana Baptist Convention pays 860,24 for 430.12 acres east of Monroe to Bon Air Planting Company. John P. Parker Sr and Dr. A. J. Barton negotiate. Possession immediate. full project costs pegged at 250k to 300k with early construction planned.
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Louisiana Baptist Convention
Kansas Plantation
Bon Air Planting Company
Bon Air Planting Company, Ltd
Monroe
Louisiana Baptist Convention Executive Board
Shreveport
John P. Parker
A. J. Barton
The
Baptist Church
Louisiana Baptists
Kansas
Parker
Ingleside Plantation
Bayou DeSiard
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
Monroe-Bastrop
Dr. L. Green
8. K. Heninger
Jackson Street
Trenton
John B. Thompson
Jennie Hinderlien
Breard Street
Missouri Pacific
W. W. Butler
G. F. Butler
S. W. Pipes
H. W. Butler
Willie Parker
John C. Hutson
J. F. Garner
E. Stewart
Thomas E. Flournoy
West Monroe
John C. Morris
Robert Hassell
W. A. Kelley
R. P. Benson, Jr
F. F. Millsaps
Stephen Lenon
Hudson
Riverside
Front Street
J. B. Glass
Peoples Homestead and Savings Association
Austin and
Eby
Second Street
Ludwig Avenue
Glass
Monroe in Missing Men Case Aims for Current Address
Postmaster reports a letter from A A Mitchell of Ruby Arkansas seeking news of Will Mitchell and his Monroe bank funds. Maggie Edwards, wife of Will, 75, unable to work, says he left Arkansas around June 7 or 8. Mail to Mrs Maggie Edwards was returned unclaimed. treasury official seeks his present address.
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Bryant
A. A. Mitchell
Ruby
Ark
Will Mitchell
Monroe
Arkansas
R. H. Hallett
Compensation and Claims Division
Treasury Department
Washington
Maggie Edwards
Bureau
Monroe Louisiana Carbon Company names supervisor for new plant
Barney Oakland, an aggressive experienced man, is named superintendent of the Monroe Louisiana Carbon Company and in charge of building the plant to employ 125 workers during construction and 60 once finished. The facility will process 24 to 26 million cubic feet daily and the firm plans a new town at Hancock spur named Ladel.
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Monroe
Berney Oakland
Monroe-Louisiana Carbon Company
St. Louis
Hancock Spur
Missouri Pacific
Swartz
Ouachita
Barney Oakland
Opera
Ladel
Delaware
Iron Mountain
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Omaha
St. Peter's Church
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