Tennessee Governor certifies suffrage amendment by mail
On August 24 in Nashville the Tennessee attorney general said Governor Roberts certified to the state’s ratification of the suffrage amendment at 4:20 AM and mailed the certification to Secretary of State Colby after a writ of certiorari and supersedens vacated existing injunctions. The move leaves the certification matter open for action.
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Nashville
Tenn
Frank M. Thompson
Atney-General
Tennessee
Roberts
Colby
Lanaden
Tennessee suffrage fight freezes ratification action
Nashville officials and suffrage leaders await a hearing on a temporary injunction that halts certification of Tennessee's suffrage amendment by Governor Roberts and state officials. The House stalls as anti suffrage members depart for Decatur Alabama to break a quorum challenging final ratification.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Roberts
Stevens
Senate
House
Colby
Tennessee
House Ia
Decater
Ala
Insurgent Tennessee Legislators Plan Athens Visit
Insurgent Tennessee legislators planned to depart for Athens, Alabama, after being invited by Democratic national committeeman W. T. Sanders. They said they would stay in Alabama until their efforts to block further action were assured of success.
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Dacatur
Ala
W. T. Sanders
Alabama
Tennessee
Athens
Auceeaeful
Tennessee House Members Guests at Athens Banquet
Thirty six members of the Tennessee house arrived in Athens Alabama for an afternoon banquet hosted by the city. They planned to return to Decatur tonight.
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Athens
Ala
Tennesee House
Decatour
McAdoo To Introduce Cox At Luch eon In New York
William G. McAdoo will preside at a luncheon in New York this Saturday to introduce Governor Cox. McAdoo will make a short address and present information on expenditures asserting Republican fundraising strength.
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New York
William G. McAdoo
Lucheon
Cox
Cox vows proof on Republican funds in coming address
Dayton reports Governor Cox says he will prove charges about campaign finance size. He plans to present information in an address next Thursday night in Pittsburg and has not been told of a senate committee appearance. He held long distance talks with party leaders on gathering data about Ohio and national funds.
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Dayton
Ohio
Cox
Pittsburg
Senate
Missing Arrant kin seek contact from Monroe line
Postmaster John T Bryant reports a letter from Mrs Jessie Buell of Shreveport Louisiana seeking relatives of Permelia Arrant daughter of Red Dick Arrant of Woodville Texas. She notes family ties to Monroe during the Civil War and asks Alonzo Arrant or other Arrant kin to respond at once.
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John T. Bryant
Jessie Buell
Shreveport
Monroe
Permelia Arrant
Reddick Arrant
Woodville
Tyler County
Texas
David Arrant
Billie Arrant
Parker Threatens Law Repeal Over Cattle Tick Crisis
Governor Parker says a special session may repeal the cattle dipping law or impeach parish judges and district attorneys if tick eradication enforcement fails. He cites millions in cattle at risk and calls Louisiana livestock leaders to a Baton Rouge meeting to secure stricter observance.
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Associated Treas
Baton Rouge
Ave
Louisiana
Parker
Monroe News Star
John H. Cockerham
Louisiana Livestock Assocition
B. M. Jackson
Ouachita Pariah Farm
Ouachita Parish
James Pettit Dies in San Angelo Texas Typhoid Fever
James Pettit of Monroe died in San Angelo Texas last night at 10 o clock due to typhoid fever. He had gone to Texas for health reasons, survived by his wife Mrs Pettit and brother Frank, and left behind parents Mr and Mrs Frank Pettit and several siblings. Funeral arrangements not yet made, body to be sent to Monroe for interment.
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James Pettit
Monroe
San Angelo
Tex
Pettit
Texas
Frank Pettit
Russian Leader Visited East Prussia on Secret Mission
German border patrols request reinforcements as Soviet troops cross the frontier seeking internment. German and Italian peace terms with Poland cited as unsatisfied at Minsk talks. Allenstein dispatch notes Trotsky’s visit despite denials. London report claims Germany aided Soviet Russia with supplies and ammunition.
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Berlin
Allenstein
Alleged Negro Kidnapped Maid Charged in Monroe
Eugene Smith a negro was arrested in Monroe and released to Deputy J H Jones of Morehouse parish on a kidnapping charge. He is alleged to have brought a dusky maiden of 15 or 16 years to Monroe. warrant sworn before Justice S M McGartin of ward six Morehouse parish.
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Eugene Smith
Monroe
J. H. Jones
Morehouse Parish
Smith
Morehouse
Weather Forecast Casts Fair Conditions Tonight
A forecast shows tonight and Wednesday mostly fair skies with a slight rise in temperatures tonight.
Britain and Italy Reject Red Recognition Policy
London Aug 24 Associated Press Britain and Italy will refuse recognition to the Soviet government if it does not withdraw its demands presented as part of the Minsk peace terms for the proletariat army in Polar Decision made by Lloyd George and Giolitti.
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London
Britain
Italy
Minsk
Polar
Lloyd George
Giotetti
New gas wells under way in Ouachita Morehouse fields
Southern Carbon Company advances Spyker No 6 in 8-20-5 and Fee No 2 in 9-19-5 as part of rapid completion amid a concentration of wells. United Carbon plans Harris No 1 in 17-25-2, while United Oil and Natural Gas Products rigs Wade No 1 in 53-20-4 and Oscar Nelson Company rigs Harris No 2 in 22-19-4.
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Southern Carbon Company
Spyker No
Morehouse Parish
Fee No
Spyker Farm
United Carbon Company
Harris No. 1
United Oil and Natural Gas Products Corporation
Oscar Nelson Company
Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish Population Rises By 17 Percent
Census figures for Ouachita parish show 30 318 residents, up 4 489 since the last decade, an increase of 17 4 percent.
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Washington
Ouachita Parish
Babies Tested at Red Cross Exam for Infant Care
Over 100 babies were weighed measured and examined at the Elks Club under the local Red Cross Chapter to aid mothers and correct defects. White children were tested first. the final day will focus on the community's Negro children.
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The
Elks Club
Red Cross Chapter
Swartz
Monroe Labor Day plans promise parade and athletics
Five or more unions in Monroe plan the largest Labor Day celebration to date on September 6. A 10 am parade will include hundreds of union members and planned floats with business participation. The afternoon program at the courthouse square may feature a picnic, athletic events such as foot races and a dance, with possible talks by influential labor figures and DA candidates.
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Monroe
International Brotherhood of Lectrical Workers
Carpenters and Joiners of America
Court House Square
Men of Labor
David Garrett
W. F. Pipes
W. B. Stuckey
Cars of Ouachita Parish Near One Million Mark
Ouachita Parish automobiles were valued at 936 000 dollars in the past year based on 1 397 cars assessed by Assessor Joe Hanna He noted many cars from other states in Monroe and other parts of the parish are not included in the assessment Hanna went to Baton Rouge for today’s state board review of the parish assessment.
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Ouachita Parish
Joe Hanna
Hanna
Monroe
Baton Rouge
Sergeant Flewellen Donates to Cox Roosevelt Campaign Fund
Monroe Police Department sergeant Flewellen becomes the first donor to the Cox Roosevelt campaign fund, contributing early Tuesday morning. The notice urges others to contribute promptly to support a legitimate campaign and thanks donors for their support.
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Sergeant Flewellen
Cox-Roosevelt
Flewellen
Monroe
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