Lloyd George to attend Washington conference on December 12
American naval officials question Japan's demand for a higher fleet ratio than the five five three plan arguing most extra tonnage would serve offensive aims rather than defense. The move comes as Lloyd George plans to depart England for the United States for the Washington conference.
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Lloyd George
United States
England
Hughes
Associated Press
London
Washington
Dec
Japan
Miral Baron Kato
Wei
Dallas to Host Southwest Traffic League Meeting in December
H J Fernandez of Monroe will convene the Southwestern Industrial Traffic League in Dallas on December 7 to decide evidence lines to submit to the Interstate Commerce Commission for the December 14 Washington hearing. A committee will be named to travel to D C for the ICC session.
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Southwestern Industrial Traffic League
Dallas
Shippers of the Southwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
H. J. Fernandez
Monroe
F. A. Leffingwell
League
Texas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Shreveport
Southwest
Fernandez
Civil War Resumed in Ireland Attacks Londonderry Jail
Belfast dispatch reports a failed jail raid in Londonderry aimed at freeing Sinn Fein prisoners. Two constables were killed and attackers captured after police noticed a rope ladder and found two Sinn Fein guards dead in a corridor. London coverage notes ongoing truce discussions and Sinn Fein delegates being recalled for talks with Lloyd George.
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Ireland
Londonderry
Sin Sfeiners
Belfast
Sinn
London
Sinn Fein
Britain Works to Align Japanese Views on Ship Tonnage
Washington reports progress toward a quick settlement of the dispute over Japan's demand to raise capital ship tonnage from 60 to 70 percent under the American limitation plan. Great Britain presses to harmonize Japanese and U S positions today as talks continue.
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Associated Press
Washington
Japan
Great Britain
United States
British Irish settlement terms under cabinet review in Dublin
London reports that the British Government's latest Irish settlement proposals are under Dublin cabinet consideration with delegates urging full deliberation. In Washington, Japan stalls progress on the Hughes naval ratio plan and Shantung at the big three talks, delaying any decisive naval agreement.
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Associated Press
London
Dail Eireann
Dublin
Washington
Japan
Shantung
Hughes
Mr. Balfour
Baron Kato
Adeyante
UAF
Uhe
Teachers Gather in Monroe for Institute December Third
An Ouachita Parish School Board program outlines the Teachers Institute in Monroe for December 3 with sessions on reading, tuberculosis in schools, parent-teacher activities, and vocal performances. Participants include Mrs. Carrie Davis, Mrs. D. D. Coulter, Dr. Schrieber, Mrs. C. P. Gray, Miss Cammie Clark, Henry Hamilton Jr., Miss Carrie Bailey, Miss Grace Moore, and Miss Fern Shannon.
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Monroe
Teachers’ Institute
Ouachita Parish
Carrie Davis
D. D. Coulter
Schrieber
Parent-Teachers Association
C. P. Gray
Cammie Clark
Henry Hamilton, Jr
Carrie Bailey
Grace Moore
Fern Shannon
Episcopal Rector Arrives from Texas to Lead Monroe Parish
Rev. E. F. Hayward formerly of Houston and his family arrived to assume duties as rector of Grace Episcopal church in Monroe. He will preach next Sunday and the church along with the rectory undergo extensive repaint and repairs. The Hayward family will stay with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Gilhurn on Breard street until settling in.
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Texas
E. F. Hayward
Houston
Tex
Monroe
Episcopal Church
Hayward
J. R. Gilhurn
Breard Street
Episcopal Rectory
Florida Man in Rage Kills Wife Then Kills Self
In Jacksonville, L. A. McElveen, 29, forced his landlady and roommate from his room at gunpoint after screams from his wife Mrs. McElveen, 22, ended with him shooting her and then turning the pistol on himself. Police say jealousy was the motive.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
L. A. McElveen
McElveen
Unusual Ku Klux Parade at MT Vernon Funeral
At Mt. Vernon church in Ouachita parish a group of eight hooded Klansmen attended the funeral of J. W. Hanna a former Missouri Pacific railroad employee from Monroe. They arrived in an automobile, marched to the grave in the rain and placed a wreath before departing. Forty or fifty Monroe and West Monroe residents were present. no service took place due to the downpour.
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Ku Klux
J. W. Hanna
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Monroe
Mt. Vernon
Ouachita Parish
Klan
West Monroe
Cadeville
Hanna
el Dorado
Paris to Arrest Morse on Arrival in France
Havre police, acting on orders from the French interior ministry secret service, are directed to arrest American shipbuilder and financier Charles W. Morse as soon as he disembarks from the liner Paris.
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Paris
Havre
Secret Service
French Ministry of the Interior
Charles W. Morse
Detroit Leaders Tour Muscle Shoals Nitrate Projects
Detroit business figures including Thomas A. Edison and Henry Ford departed for Muscle Shoals Alabama to inspect nitrate waterpower facilities slated for government leasing by Detroit manufacturers.
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Detroit
Thomas A. Edison
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Briand Returns to France After Washington Armament Talks
Havre reports Premier Briand lands after five weeks abroad. He outlined France position on armament at the Washington conference. He was greeted with polite deference but little enthusiasm on arrival.
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Havre
Briand
France
Washington
Filipinos Not Ready to Paddle Canoe of State
Washington December 2 In a report by Major General Leonard Wood governor general and Cameron Forbes former governor general the Filipino people show progress over twenty three years but still face a long road to self government readiness.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Cameron Forbes
Goodfellows Club Fund Sees Increase but Needs More
The Goodfellows Club fund shows a rise since yesterday as supporters note the generosity of city residents. The appeal urges small donations from all, citing the proverb that pennies form a dollar, and lists today’s standings with several local contributors.
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Goodfellows Club
Goodfellows Fund
Santa Claus
the Goodfellows Club
T. C. Standifer
N. T. Davis
Inabhites
Melaive
Lillianee
Get Busy On Christmas Shopping Early
With nineteen shopping days until Christmas Monroe merchants display large stocks of goods and urge early purchases. Local clerks promise low prices, courteous service, and easy gift selection as hotels, cafes, and restaurants prepare for a heavier holiday trade.
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Post Office
Express
Monroe
Fire and Sword Wrecks Vienna in Worst Riots History
Vienna reports the inner city devastated by yesterday's rioting described as the worst since the monarchy fell. Hotels restaurants shops selling luxuries were wrecked and streets littered with debris after the violence.
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Vienna
Monroe Knights Elect Officers
At a largely attended meeting Thursday night Stonewall Lodge No. 8 Knights of Pythias elected officers. The slate included C. A. Newney as C C Elmer Richards Jr W C J J Burroughs P fully listed with M W R W Germany K R SS and others. Representatives to Grand Lodge S M McReynolds R W Germany Frank Masling with alternates and trustees named.
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Stonewall Lodge No. 8
Knights of Pythias
Co. A. Newney
C. C
Elmer Richards, Jr
O. G
Grand Lodge
S. M. McReynolds
R. W. Germany
Frank Masling
R.W. Hasel
W. M. Hunt
W. T. Baker
Charles Garvey
J. G. Williamson
A. H. Green
J. R. Humble
J. A. Smith
Great Increase in Ouachita Ginning 1921 Report
The Ouachita parish ginning total for the 1921 crop reached 6 426 bales counted as half bales, compared with 5 206 bales ginned by November 14, 1920. The figures come from the Department of Commerce Bureau of Census in Washington and were sent to Willis H. McCormick of the Louisiana Experimental Station at Calhoun.
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Ouachita
Department of Commercie
Bureau of Census
Washington
Willis H. McCormick
Louisiana Experimental Station
Calhoun
Officers Find Groceries Belonging to Southern in Newtown
Marshal John Brothers and Detective L V Tarver with a search warrant conducted an investigation at Grocer Company Thursday morning. They found a large amount of merchandise at Lloyd's Newtown grocery. Lloyd fled and his whereabouts are unknown. Officers believe the Newtown robberies have been ongoing for several months and tied to the Southern Wholesale Grocery Company thefts.
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John Brothers
L. V. Tarver
Grocer Company
Southern Wholesale Grocery Company
Lloyd’s Newtown
Lloyd
Newtown
Southern Wholesale Grocer Company
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Southwestern Industrial League
Robert C. Barton
Morse
Monroe Knights
Weaks Supply Co
Genasco Roofing
Southern
Frank G. Armitage
White & Meyers Lyceum
City School
Legion
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