Panama Cabinet Considers Hughes Note On Coto Region
The Panaman cabinet reviews Secretary Hughes note stating the disputed Coto region along the Costa Rican frontier would be placed under Costa Rican jurisdiction. The U S State Department says no hostilities will be allowed over the occupation and Panaman diplomatic officials remain reticent on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Hughes
Coto Region
Costa Rica
Associated Press
Washington
American State Department
United States
Coto
Local veteran press editor Charles Trousdale dies in Monroe
Charles H. Trousdale 63, veteran Monroe newspaperman and former state fire marshal, died in Monroe today after a brief illness. He edited the Ouachita Telegraph Telegraph Bulletin Monroe News Daily Star Postmaster under Cleveland and held political roles including advocacy for a white primary. Survived by wife, three sons, two daughters, four brothers and one sister. Funeral from J. H. Trousdale home tomorrow at 5 PM with interment in New City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trousdale
Ouachita Telegraph
Telegraph Bulletin
Monroe News
Daily Star
Cleveland
Charles H. Trousdale
Monroe
Mr. Trousdale
Trousdale Printing Company
Bohemia Cafe
Temple
Hall
Fifth
G. M. McCranie
Millsaps & Trousdale
The
Daily Independent
C. W. Trousdale
New York
S. Y. Trousdale
Merchant Marine
Temple Trousdale
G. W. Small
New Orleans
Reese E. Major
D. G
L. C. Trousdale
Athens, Ga
Elizabeth Trousdale
Louisiana Polytechnical Institute
Ruston
J. H. Trousdale
Hudson Lane
New City Cemetery
House Passes Bail Refunding Measure in Night Session
Washington Aug 23 The House passed the administration railroad funding bill by 214 to 123 after hours of debate. The measure, now heading to the Senate, includes provisions barring payments to carriers for labor inefficiency during federal control and limits on settlements with carriers. Debates centered on labor inefficiency clauses and potential impacts on transportation rates and public benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Administration
Webster
Wars and Means Committee
United States
United State
Commerce Committee
Rayburn
Texas
Johnson
Mississippi
Huddleston
Alabama
Rayburn, However, Urged Retention of the Section, Which Mr. Webster
Mr. Webster
Planter seeks to avenge sons beating and death
Henry Dundas, 35, yardmaster for the W S and P railroad at Delta Point, shot and killed George Long, 70, a prominent planter, on Delta Point streets near the depot. Dundas surrendered to a neighbor then Sheriff Sevier. Reports say Bernice Long accused Dundas after an earlier quarrel. Mayor Bernie Long and others were injured in the ensuing chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Planter
HI Sons
George Long
Delta Point
Henry Dundas
Henry Durdax
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
Louisiana
Dundas
Sevier
Tallulah
Bernice Long
Bernice
Long
Monroe
Mayor Long
Vicksburg
Chief Tucker
Delta
W. P. Towns
Bernie Long
Vicksburg Sanitarium
Oscar Deaupre
Deaupre
Oscar
Drouth Damages Late Crops Across Louisiana and Arkansas
Protracted drought has halted rainfall in Northeastern Louisiana and South Arkansas for weeks, harming corn and forage crops. Some rain fell near Union parish in the last three to four weeks. First cotton bales reported at 12 1/2 to 61 cents, with 17 cents for first bales to reach Shreveport market. Ginners prepare for a shorter season. Monroe ginners expect late September starts and similar Ouachita cotton output to last year.
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Louisiana
Arkansas
Union Parish
Bernice
Pine Bluff
Shreveport
Mutiny Aboard Steamship Alliance Over Rum Turpentine
New York reports mutiny aboard the steamship Alliance from Cristobal. Three firemen were jailed in irons, twenty two marines transferred from the battleship Connecticut, and 124 passengers—many women and children—aboard. Crew and passengers blame turpentine and Hawaiian rum for the quarrels. a sleeping fireman was painted with turpentine and woke to an axe attack. The Cris tob al judge discharged one man amid provocation. The row worsened, fueled by rum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alliance
Cristobal
Connecticut
Sig Haas Named Monroe Drive Memorial Committee Chairman
Manny Strauss announced that Sig Haas will chair a local committee to raise Monroe’s share of a $250,000 memorial fund honoring J. Walter Freiberg, late president of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. The drive aims to honor Freiberg by strengthening Jewish religious life across America, with 1,000 admirers contributing $25 yearly for ten years to endow $250,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig Haas
Monroe Drive
Manny Strauss
J. Walter Freiberg
Monroe
Sy. Walter Freiberg
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Mr. Freiberg
Strauss
Harding
United States
America
Israel
Irael
Rising Sun
Maine
Last Chance
California
J Walter Freiberg
Dixie Bedding Company Building Fire Reported
A Dixie Bedding Company warehouse caught fire this afternoon around three o'clock. Fire fighters arrived and worked to suppress the blaze which had gained considerable headway. The building housed supplies and felting machinery for mattress production. The origin of the fire is unknown.
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Dixie Bedding Company
Orign
Morehouse Jury Convenes September 6 at Bastrop
The Morehouse parish grand jury will convene on September 6. From the jury commission’s selection, jurors include Fouche Spyker, T. R. Stevenson, J. T. Harrington, S. B. Sneil, M. V. Orr, E. R. Hawkins, Earl Barham, H. A. Wiggers, W. D. Carroll Jr., J. C. Evans, C. R. Tallman, J. B. Shaw, S. J. Harrell, C. W. Hanna, Lee Bilberry, J. F. Keller, Guy M. Boyd, N. T. Kinnard, Francis Brown, and P. D. McKain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehouse Parish
Jury
Fouche Spyker
T. R. Stevenson
J. T. Harrington
S. B. Sneil
M. V. Orr
E. R. Hawkins
Earl Barham
H. A. Wiggers
W. D. Carroll, Jr
J. C. Evans
C. R. Tallman
J. B. Shaw
S. J. Harrell
C. W. Hanna
Lee Bilberry
J. F. Keller
Guy M. Boyd
N. T. Kinnard
Francis Brown
P. D. McKain
Fire destroys Ouachita home in Sudden blaze
The Montgomery home between Sicard and Swartz roads burned yesterday as occupants slept. Heat and roar awoke them to a total loss with most furniture saved. Origin of the kitchen fire is unknown and the house, contents, and insured amounts reflect heavy damage.
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W. E. Montgomery
Montgomery
Sicard and
Swartz
Swiss President Declares Alcohol A Chief Obstacle to World Peace
Lausanne Switzerland President Schulthess opened an anti alcohol congress and said alcohol ranks first among obstacles to world pacification. He warned Europe faces economic distress largely because of widespread alcoholism across the continent.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Schulthess
Europe
Bank theft arrests in Shreveport embezzlement charges
Shreveport officials announce Ellis R. Stone former cashier and Richard W. Barrett former clerk of Exchange National Bank were arrested today by federal authorities on embezzlement charges totaling about 3400 and 8500 dollars, with both men having been discharged from the bank last July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Ellis R. Stone
Richard W. Barrett
Exchange National Bank
Weather hits crops across Bernice area with hot drought
In Bernice Louisiana on August 23 the extreme heat and dry spell have badly damaged peas and beans. Cotton shows early opening under the heat but bolls remain immature and lint is short, indicating limited yield potential this season.
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Bernice
Neas
Ruston Press Company begins season with compressed cotton
The Ruston Press Company starts its work with 650 bales of last season compressed and shipped at 11.14 cents per pound. The local crop is expected to be light this year due to campaigns for reduced acreage, and next season acreage may drop further as efforts to raise track continue.
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Ruston
Ruston Compress Company
Cotton Crop Near Peak After Weevil Damage
A report from East Carroll parish notes that boll weevil damage has largely exhausted its effect on cotton leading to stripped fields and sparse bolls. Farmers greet improved food crops and expect no feed expenses next year.
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East Carro
Monroe business men plan Haynesville trip for new well probe
A Monroe delegation will travel to Haynesville to inspect a locally financed second well, drilled under Henry Bernstein trustee, in section 27-23-8. Drilling is underway with rapid completion targeted. Local backers include Henry Bernstein and several Monroe residents. The Ladel No 3 well in Ouachita Parish reached 2160 feet and is producing substantial gas, with expected capacity around 15 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Haynesville
Henry Bernstein
Gilbert
W. H. Ellis
Sid Simmons
Ladel Oil Properties, Incorporated
Ouachta Parish
al Dunn
Sid Simmons Drilling Company
Ladel
Organizing Sons of Masons Chapter in Monroe
Last night at Masonic Temple Western Star Lodge No 24 held a meeting to organize a local De Molay chapter. Worshipful Master Harry Prophit presided, secretary I O Hart, adviser Prof E L Neville named, a planning committee formed, next meeting set for Monday August 29 at 8 PM with invites to qualified young men and chums of Master Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons OF Masons
Monroe
Masonic Temple
Chapter
de Molay
Western Star Lodge
A. M
Harry Prophit
I. O. Hart
E. L. Neville
Tom Munholland
Duncan Cook
Allan Sugar
Irvin Shlenker
E. Ashcraft
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Bulkinasres
Pesue
Bes
Canal Zone
Representative Mondell
Ouachita’s
Ouachita
Morehouse Jury
Bastrop
West Monroe Water
W. A. Kirkpatrick
John Potts
E. N. Florsheim
Fred Hudson
Murray Hudson
Allan Scholars
Chum
Weaks Supply CO
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