Belgium War Debt Deal Aims For Remission Save Interest
Washington reports a negotiated funding plan for Belgium’s wartime debt to the United States. The accord, totaling about 417.78 million, envisages interest remission pre armistice and reduced post armistice interest, with full repayment spread over 62 years subject to Belgium and U.S. Congress ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. P
Coolidge
United States
Little Kingdom
American Congress
Wilson
Belgium
Germany
Smoot
Utah
Burton
Ohio
Congress
Bur ‘Ton
Belzium
Gelleans
Tulsa Woman Sentenced for Attempt to Deceive
Mrs. Ida M. Blankenburg of Tulsa Oklahoma was sentenced after attempting to claim the estate of Lotta M. Crabtree the world famous actress on grounds she was the rightful heir. The case centered on a forged or fraudulent assertion to Crabtree’s estate and the court proceedings determined the deceitful action warranted a punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Boston
A. P
Ida M. Blankenburg
Okla
Lotta M. Crabtree
Standard Oil Cuts Gasoline Price in Monroe Area
The Standard Oil Company reduced prices by one and a half cents in Monroe and West Monroe starting seven this morning, lowering service station rates to 19 cents and tank wagon to 16 cents. Gulf Refining followed with similar cuts, with independent stations expected to match. The drop mirrors a one to one and a half cent cut across Louisiana Arkansas and Tennessee to equalize prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Gulf Refining Company
City
West Monroe
Shreveport
New Orleans
Louisiana
Arkansas
Tennessee
Death Toll Rises From Newport Steamer Blast
Newport Rhode Island August 19 The MacKinac excursion steamer explosion on Narragansett Bay as it neared Pawtucket left 32 dead by noon with more expected. Two more deaths at the naval hospital raise totals to 34 and 52 were seriously burned with two missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R.I
A. P
Newport, R. I
Newport Harbor
MacKinac
Naval Training Station
Narragansett Bay
Pawtucket
The
Naval Hospital
Associated Pass
Thomas McVey
Thomas
Quartermaster Spenard
Government orders probe into MacKinac disaster
Washington August 19 investigation by the steamboat inspection department was ordered today into the disaster aboard the steamship MacKinac. Authorities will examine the causes and surrounding circumstances of the incident and report findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. P
Steamboat Inspection Department
MacKinac
Severe Earthquake Shocks Reported Across Chicago and Puerto Rico
A powerful quake was recorded in Chicago by the University of Chicago seismograph at 6 18 a m CST with a maximum intensity noted at 6 42 a m and continuing at 7 45 a m The magnitude indicated a distance of 4525 miles but no direction was given No damage reported in Chicago or Puerto Rico where earlier tremors were felt lasting about two minutes and another shock occurred around 5 00 a m local time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
P. R
A. P
Porto Rico
Chicago
United States Weather Bureau
University of Chicago
Widow Identifies Marauder in Blount County Murder Trial
Ada Wells testified she identified defendant Young Sheffey as the midnight marauder who mortally wounded Luther Wells on December 10, 1923. She described seeing him leap from the porch after the shooting and later imagined his form beside her hospital bed, linking his whispered threats to his real voice. Court heard intense public interest as the trial entered its third day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Tenn
A. P
Sheffey
Ada Wells
Blount County
Luther Wells
Young Sheffey
London
Rumor Engagement as Chicago Heiress Leaves for Europe
New York Aug 19 Miss Mary Landon Baker the Chicago heiress who twice deserted Allister McCormick at the altar sails for Europe with her mother aboard the Aquitania Count Brojidar Pouritch of Chicago also aboard The trio denied an engagement before departure Baker had previously broken wedding plans with McCormick who later wed Joan Tyndale Stevens in London in 1923
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New York
A. P
Mary Landon Baker
Chicago
Allister McCormick
Europe
Aquitania
Count Brojidar Pouritch
Miss Baker
Pow’ Ch
Mr. McCormick
France
Allister
Trousseau
Joan Tyndale Stevens
London
Pirates Acquire J B Cook From Cotton States League
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the purchase of right handed pitcher J B Cook from Monroe Louisiana, Cotton States League. He will report in two weeks. The purchase price was not disclosed.
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Pittsburgh
A. P
Pittsburgh Pirates Today
J. B. Cook
Monroe
River Stages and Trends Across Regions
River stage readings for the Mississippi stream show Memphis at 4.3 rising none plus Vicksburg 7.2 with a 0.2 fall and New Orleans 1.1 down 0.4. Red River at Shreveport 12.4 rising 0.3, Alexandria 4.4 rising 0.2. Ouachita at Camden 4.5 falling 0.2 and Monroe 18.2 unchanged. Ohio at Cairo 11.8 rising 0.45.
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Mississippi
Memphis
Vicksburg
New Orleans
RED Shreveport
Alexandria
Ouachita
Camden
Monroe
Ohio
Cairo
Chicago Business Chiefs Forecast Brighter Fall Conditions
Three Chicago figures predict a stronger fall for trade with more active business and higher freight volume. George M. Reynolds notes steady rates and adequate credit, Samuel O. Dunn cites rail freight expansion, and Jesse Simpson says general merchandising conditions are excellent amid strong crop conditions and high purchasing power.
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Chicago
A. P
George M. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial National Bank
Samuel O. Dunn
Railway Age
Jesse Simpson
Marshall Field and Company
Mr. Reynolds
Simpson
Lad 18 Taken After Struck by Eastbound Freight Train
Clarence Reeves of Union Mississippi, 18, was struck by a pilot of an eastbound U S and P freight near Fifth Street West Monroe at 6 am. He was rushed to St Francis sanitarium with a head wound and arm injury in serious condition. Train crew attempted to stop and the fireman reportedly jumped to aid him. Reeves could not be identified locally and appeared en route possibly to Mississippi.
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Clarence Reeves
Union
Mississippi
Fifth Street
West Monroe
Peters
St. Francis Sanitarium
Miss
Monroe
Governor of Arkansas Wins in Five Cornered Mule Plowing Contest
Governor O J Terral of Arkansas outplowed rivals in a five cornered contest at the Arkansas Polytechnic Institute opening fall term. Senators J F Brewer and Robert Bailey and Representatives Reece Caudle and Joe D Sheppard tied for second, judged for skill and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Russellville
Ark
A. P
O. J. Terral
Terra
Arkansas Polytechnic Institute
J. F. Brewer
Robert Bailey
Reece Caudle
Joe D. Sheppard
Abandon Polar Project Cited By MacMillan Expedition
The MacMillan Arctic expedition abandoned plans for a full exploration of the polar sea this year due to severe ice and fog. From Etah Greenland the team will focus on scientific investigations and other objectives while weather limits setting an advanced Cape Hubbard base and aerial reconnaissance.
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Washngton
A. P
MacMillan Arctic Expedition
Polar Sea
Northland
MacMillan
Etah
Greenland
National Geographic Society
Cape Hubbard
French Establish New Posts in Taza Section
French forces in the Taza zone of Morocco augment troops and fortifications as part of a broader plan to prepare for a major offensive and deter future incursions. Posts have been strengthened east of Quezzan to link with Spanish troops while elsewhere the front remains calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taza
Fez
Morocco
A. P
Quezzan
Quetzan
Mississippi Textbooks Dodge Theories Of Evolution
Mississippis state superintendent of education announces that public school textbooks will contain little to no material on evolution. W F Bond states the department has sought books avoiding the subject and will use a biology text written specifically for Mississippi that excludes evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
A. P
Mississippi
W. F. Bond
Department of Education
Bond
Two Bandits Attack Man on Highway and Steal Cash
J. B. Williams of Alexandria was robbed by two highwaymen near Little River between Alexandria and Jena. He died from injuries after being beaten, bound, and dumped into water with about $100 taken. Notes purportedly reveal the killers planned to drown him and mention the hidden money. Williams was 52 and connected to William Cooperage of St Maurice.
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Alexandria
A. P
Williams
Little River
Jena
William Cooperage Company
St. Maurice
O'Quinn
Colfax
Grant Parish
Oil Field Activity at Urania Lifts Prospects in LaSalle
Urania notes show Rowe Wallace No. 2 flowing 36 barrels daily in 19-10-2 with new tubing and storage tanks on the way. Urania No. 2E sees rising flow as machinery arrives. rig to be installed and pumping by Sunday or Monday. Surface casing set at Urania No. 8 19-10-2-22. Imperial No. 1 19-10-2E at 1960 feet. Derrick up for Cleve Love Tremont No. 2 and Doughty No. 1. spudding planned. New locations planned. LaSalle prospects brighten.
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R. H. Brooks
Urania
Rowe- Wallace
Ceigin Et al
Urania Petroleum Company
Imperial Oil and Gas Company
Cleve Love
Hig Tremont
Derrick
Cleve Love Doughty
Ball
Finn
Pat White
Louisiana Central Lumber Company No. 1
LaSalle
Probing Death of Local Legion Commander in South Carolina
In Branchville South Carolina investigation into the death of E J Thomas commander of the local American Legion post continued with focus on suicide theory. The 83 year old war veteran lived alone and was found hanged in his room after being dead about 20 hours physicians reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branchville
S. C
A. P
E. J. Thomas
American Legion
Thomas
Ex-Commissioner Involved in Carbon Black Case Discontinuance Claim
Attorney General Percy Saint accuses ex-conservation commissioner W. J. Everett of seeking to drop charges against the Carson Carbon company in Monroe field. Webb alleges Everett pressed for discontinuance. Saint refused and vowed to prosecute to uphold face. Former Governor Sanders defends actions and details New York trip to seek gas use reductions for carbon purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Saint
W. J. Everett
Monroe Field
R. P. Webb
Carson Carbon Company
Department of Conservation
J. Y. Sanders
Everett
Sanders
Saint
New York
Allan Scholars
Monroe
Tegerstrom
Webb
New Orleans
Carson
Toronto
Scholars
Carson Company
Mr. Webb
Carson Carson Company
J. ¥. Sanders
Mr. Sanders
Kullabaloo
Roosevelt
Fuqua
Judge Saint
Sage
Rockefeller Foundation
Bar Veverett
Calonel Holmes
Mr. Everett
Hammond
Southern Carbon Company
National Association of Natural Gas People
Southerns
Parker
Standard Gasoline Export Price Cuts Reported
In Pittsburgh a 45 cent per barrel reduction lowers Buckeye crude oil to 1.80 a barrel following earlier cuts in Pennsylvania crude. Separately in New York the Standard Oil of New Jersey trimmed export gasoline prices by one cent per gallon, with cargo jets at 16.75 cents and navy grade at 14.50 cents.
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Pittsburg
A. P
Pennsylvania
Standard
New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
United States Navy
Navy
Atlanta Police Watch for Dutch Anderson
Atlanta and Seion county officers pursued a suspect matching the description of Dutch Anderson the noted mail robber and killer who reportedly left Chattanooga for Atlanta last night a telegram from Muncie police said he was seen with a man and a woman and is believed to be headed toward Florida
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Atlanta
A. P
Seion County
Florida Realtor Held in Woman Poisoning
John Gobel wealthy Daytona real estate operator is held in Dade county jail as a suspect in the poisoning of Mrs. H R Hunt who died early today in Miami city hospital.
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Miami, Fla
A. P
John Gobel
Daytona
Dade County
H. R. Hunt
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PLU AM Nak
R. 1
Doc
Cook
Wire
LAD
Aces Pala
Rapides Parish
Rowe-Wallace
Urania Petroleum Co
Legion
S. Carolina
Anderson
Florida
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