Rail Rates in Louisiana Area Upheld Delays in Intrastate Hikes
The Louisiana Railroad Commission delays intrastate rate increases while hearing dates are set for September 26. Monroe merchants look to gain wholesale jobbing advantages with a 35 percent freight rate gap versus eastern centers, despite pending final decisions. The department of state announces a suffrage amendment ratification, with leaders confident no further turmoil will follow.
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Louisiana Railroad Commission
Monroe
Shreveport
Louisiana State Railroad Commission
Shreveport Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louisiana
Louisana Railroad Commission
Father of Water
Louisiana Territory
Railroad Commission of Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Legitiana
Suffrage Amendment Ratified with Colby Signature
Secretary Colby signed the ratification certificate at his home confirming the ninth amendment to the U S Constitution. Miss Alice Paul and suffrage workers gathered at the state department expressed relief and pride in the long campaign ending with the official seal.
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National Women’s Party
State Department
Colby
Alice Paul
United States
Tennessee House Speaker in Conference Over Suffrage Proclamation
Nashville Aug 26 Seth Walker speaker of the Tennessee house and other leading opponents of ratification of the suffrage amendment met in conference after news that Secretary Colby signed the proclamation. Plans for mass meetings by the state were to proceed this week with opportunities for public expression on the issue.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Seth Walker
Apeaker
Tennessee House of Representatives
Tennessee
Colby
Awa
Twa
Antis declare Colby act not valid and rally opposition
Members of the Tennessee house oppose Secretary Colbys suffrage proclamation. They say the supreme court will not countenance Governor Roberts signing the certificate of ratification. The statement was issued in Decatur Alabama as part of coverage of a filibuster and ratification dispute.
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Decatur
Ala
Tennessee ‘House
Colby
Supreme Court of the United States
Roberts
Polish Troops Capture Ostrolenka Fortress
Polish troops after hard fighting captured the fortress of Ostrolenka twenty one miles southwest of Lomza and forced a passage of the Narew river. Central News correspondent says it is officially stated at Warsaw.
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Ostrowenka
Associated Press
London
Ostrolenka
Lomza
Narew
Central Newe
Warsaw
Monroe Boy in Show Business
Charles Barry, an old Monroe boy and son of J D Oakley of Palace department store, comes to Monroe with the circus next month. Barry is a stage name. his real name is Ed Oakley. The father, a longtime showman, eagerly anticipates his son's homecoming.
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Charles Barry
Monroe
J. D Oakley
Palace
Ed Oakley
Mr. Oakley
Tucker Named Assistant Secretary-Treasurer in Monroe
RB. E. Tucker, a Monroe city employee, was appointed to the new post of assistant secretary treasurer and tax collector after the death of B. E. Fluker. The appointment followed approval at a special city commission session yesterday afternoon, under Commissioner A. V. Miller.
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RB. E. Tucker
Monroe
B. E. Fluker
Tucker
A. V. Miller
Dredge Boat Vice President Considered for Monroe Use
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce plans to seek a government dredge with engineers in Vicksburg to clear the Ouachita river between the traffic bridge and the government lock. A river boat linked to Monroe New Orleans traffic is hoped to boost freight as railroad rates rise. Rotary Club notes include Vice President Abe Arent infusing pep into a sparse meeting plus introducing nine year old violinist Helen Vawter.
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Rotary Session
Vicksburg
Ouachita River
Government Lock
Monroe
New Orleans
Here
Gulf
Wanderers
Leon Hammonds
Helen Vawter
E. S. Vawter
Mr. Hammond
James Wilson Passes Away
James Wilson former secretary of agriculture died at his home in Traer Iowa on August 26. His career included service in agricultural policy and public life for decades leaving a lasting impact.
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Associated Press
Traer
James Wilson
S,s
Saahia Cael
Stave Company to Build Spur Track in Monroe
The Lucas FE Moore Stave Company of New Orleans plans a stave mill in south Monroe on leased Parlor City Lumber land. It will build 800 feet of spur track to the Missouri Pacific railroad and begin mill work once track is finished. The firm aims to invest heavily to expand the Monroe plant toward becoming a leading facility.
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Lucas FE. Moore Stave Company
New Orleans
Monroe
Parlor City Lumber Company
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Ouachita Home Robbed in West Monroe Theft
George McCormick’s residence, three miles west of West Monroe near the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific railroad, was robbed last night. A familiar-named thief stole clothing, silk items, a watch, and a pistol valued around 150 dollars while the family was away fishing. The gun was not taken, and the house was ransacked by a local suspect.
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George McCcormick
West Monroe
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
Lockert Injured in 30 Foot Fall at Work
Reports from St. Francis Sanitarium say B C Lockert, an employee of Holly Ridge Lumber Company, lies after a 30 foot fall from a scaffold. Initial danger gave way to cautious optimism as doctors expect his complete recovery.
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B. C. Lockert
St. Francis Sanitarium
Lockert
Holly Ridge Lumber Company
A Ramble Through the Fourth Division by J S Gillentine
A bird's eye view of Monroe and environs by J S Gillentine appears in the Southern Telephone News published in Atlanta. The piece follows a journey anchor to Monroe Hotel and a supper, with continued travel noted for page six.
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J. S. Gillentine
Monroe
Southern Telephone News
Atlanta
Bell
Grayling Lumber Barn Destroyed In Suspected Arson Fire
The Grayling Lumber Company barn south of Monroe near the Ouachita River was totally destroyed by a late night blaze likely incendiary. Losses included twenty tons of hay, oats, harness, and farming equipment. the barn was built in 1914 for about 2500 dollars and only partly insured. Fire crews responded promptly, but the structure was fully engulfed upon arrival around 10:10 p.m. and remained a mass of flames into the early hours.
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Grayling Lumber Company
Monroe
Ouachita River
Frank Roddy
Grayling
Reds to Withdraw If Poland's Proletariat Militia Formed
London August 26 Russian Soviet government replies to Balfour's note on peace terms for Poland agreeing to withdraw if Poles provide 200000 armed workmen in Poland. Remnants of Bolshevik army cut off by Polish advance managed to break eastward after a ten hour battle. Warsaw also reports Soviet reserves moving to the southern front while holdings on the north front see new forces being brought up.
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Associated Preas
London
Balfour
Poland
Warsaw
Associated Press
Haller
Bolshevist
Pine Timber Rights Sold in Ouachita Parish Land Deals
Timber rights on multiple Ouachita Parish tracts sold in recent days. Virgil Ivey and others sold 80 acres in 11-17N-1E to Homer D. Hale and partners for 150 dollars. Simon Johnston sold 168 acres in 15-17N-1B for 300 dollars to J. F. Ray and H. D. Hale. Louvenia Elmore and Hettie Dickerson to Ray and Hale for 10-17N-1B at 250 dollars. Frank Elmore to Ray and Hale for 90 acres in 10-17N-1B for 400 dollars. Parlor City Lumber Co. bought a lot in Terminal Heights for 9,300 dollars cash. Mrs. A. Lb. Alexander sold Lot Four in Riverview addition to A. W. Pickens for 1,800 dollars cash.
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Ouachita Parish
Virgil Ivey
Homer D. Hale
Simon Johnston
J. F. Ray
H. D. Hale
Louvenia Elmore
Hettie Dickerson
Ray
Finest Jersey Herd to be Sold in Ouachita Parish
The Eby Jersey herd in Ouachita Parish, praised as one of Louisiana’s best, will be sold at auction on October 14 due to crop failures and labor issues plus West Monroe development pulling Mr Eby into realty work.
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Jersey
Ouachita Parish
Eby
Louisiana
BE. S. Eby
West Monroe
Bhp
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