Welfare spreads cheer for the poor in Monroe reports
The Monroe Welfare association assisted eighty nine civilian cases last month with BS and 24 visits. 11 cases were investigated. Aid included placement of an elderly man at Pineville state institution, provision of groceries and clothing, shoe and blanket needs, and Thanksgiving gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Welfare Association
State Institution
Pineville
Catalpa Street
South Second Street
North Ninth Street
Spencer
Alexandria
Associated Charities of
Mary A. Stone
Red Cross
Georgia Tucker School
Caldwell Company and Canal Bank win out on bonds
The Canal Bank of New Orleans and Caldwell Company of Nashville bid at par with accrued premium totaling 4715 to purchase 300 000 dollars in state bonds. The issue funds parishes and levy boards for 1927 flood relief postponed taxes. State Auditor L B Baynard said funds would be available in about two weeks. L E French and Company posted a 4700 premium on 5 percent bonds while Hibernian Whitney Central banks mixed 1950 premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Canal Bank of
New Orleans
Caldwell Company of
Nashville
Tenn
L. B. Baynard
L. E. French and Company
Farm Relief Stalled by Hoover Absence in South America
Washington dispatch reports farm relief legislation stalled without President-elect Hoover. Senate McNary bill awaits administration backing, but Hoover’s stance is unknown as he travels in South America. Congressional leaders weigh asking Hoover to authorize or influence the measure to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Herbert Hoover
McNary
Senate Agricultural Committee
Hoover
South America
Congress
Mr. Hoover
Coolidge
Farm Board
Iron removal demo on Columbia highway attracts public attention
A special magnet machine demonstrated on Highway 1 north of Monroe collected 1240 pounds of junk. T H Edmiston led the run for the state highway department with a Mack truck and magnets that sweep the roadbed. The device is to be permanently stationed for periodic debris removal in the district and will be exhibited today and tomorrow in downtown locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Highway
State Highway Department
Monroe
Columbia
T. H. Edmiston
Grand Street
Charters filed in Louisiana total over 1.1 million dollars
In Baton Rouge on December 7 the secretary of state's office reported charters filed in Louisiana totaling 1,118,046.40. Monroe entities listed include Royal Marsalites Products Inc valued at 50,010 and Geophysical Exploration Company Inc at 25,900, with 8. & E. Motor Company Inc at 20,000. A Shreveport man was arrested on embezzlement charges of 17.59 dollars, with Mrs Minne McEvoy named as complainant and a 600 bond set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Monroe
Royal Marsalites Products, Inc
Monfroe
Geophysical Exploration Company, Inc
8. & E. Motor Company, Inc
Gent
Shreveport
Sheriff's Department
Minne McEvoy
Local colonization plans near Dunn discussed
A Monroe man and a Marion helper start colonization efforts in Richland Parish as Northeast Louisiana groups plan to settle farmers. Plans also target a Mennonite colony from Northwestern Canada with large scale development near the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Richland Parish
Monroe
Marion
Canada
First Named Colonization Project Expands in Louisiana
Isadore Moritz and E. T. Powell acquire 2 370 acres between Holly Ridge and Dunn to form 40 and 80 acre tracts. Houses and livestock are provided with no cash payment. first year share is one fourth of the crop. Ten families from Union parish have settled. roads and a small stream bridge enhance access to the Dixie-Overland highway. Mennonite colony planned as a larger venture by another company. Canadian farmers seek new home in Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore Moritz
E. T. Powell
Marion
Holly Ridge
Dunn
Union Parish
Secret foe prompts police case in small town
In a 1,000 resident community the secret presence of an enemy is revealed. Gilbert has led local law enforcement for six months with four policemen under his charge, and the discovery affects his wife who says she did not know of any threat against her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ened
Gilbert
Gunmen Kill Typesetter in South Chicago Heights Slaying
In South Chicago Heights gunmen killed Thomas Scanlon a typesetter as he rode in a car on Lincoln highway four men signaled with flashlights to halt but the driver ignored them. The shooting came less than five hours after the village police chief was assassinated and connects to a prior bombing at the Chicago Heights Star plant. Editor King Williams could not connect Scanlon’s death to his own troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Heights
Thomas Scanton
Scanton
Adam Soderberg
Lincoln Highway
Soderberg
Chicago Heights Star
Scanlon
King Williams
King George connection to palace car exposed in cable link
The report describes a cable tie between the king's bedroom and a car in the palace yard, referencing earlier x ray examinations. Details remain fragmentary as the account unfolds from page 1.
King Maintains Strength After Bedside Examination
The king slept restfully and retained general strength after a portable bedside examination. Dr H Hodgson conducted the test with Sir Stanley Hewett and Lord Dawson of Penn present. Further investigation of the right chest was planned for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Graham Hodgson
Sir Stanley Hewett
Lord Dawson of
Penn
Lord Dawe Son
Duke of Gloucester Sails for London
The Duke of Gloucester third son of King George sails from Cape Town bound for London on the Balmoral Castle. A large crowd gathered despite dull skies and occasional showers as the royal departure was marked with farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke OF Gloucester
London
Cape Town
Union of
Prince of Wales Reaches Home Wardrobe Carried by Secretary
Sir Godfrey Thomas principal private secretary to the Prince of Wales departed London for Brindisi Italy with a complete outfit of clothes for the Prince who rushed home from Africa almost without a kit. He also carried other requisites for the royal traveler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Godfrey Thomas
Prince of Wales
Brindisi
Italy
Africa
Godfrey
Waterway Plans Press for Joint Rail and Water Transport
Louis iana's Louis ana was re elected president of the congress with S A Thompson of Washington as secretary. Major General Edgar Jadwin chief of army engineers notes many surveys aid waterway plans and urges transportation by joint services of rail and water as the most valuable method for nationwide shipping. Senator Ransdell warns floods hinder water commerce and cites 1927 Mississippi flood as avoidable with timely action. Jadwin says flood-control work on the Mississippi is progressing smoothly though land acquisition costs for the Bonnet Carre floodway are exorbitant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Congress
S. A. Thompson
Washington
Edgar Jadwin
Army Engineers
Ransdell
Jadwin
Louisiana acquires land for levee flood control rights
The article notes Louisiana's acquisition of land for Mississippi levee rights at assessed value. It says a follow up case will occur promptly and that higher prices are likely as floodway construction advances. General Jadwin forecasts full protection against the maximum possible flood once the ten year program is finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Mississippi
Jadwin
Army
Also Mentioned on This Page
Caldwell Company and Canal Bank
Nicholas Longworth
James Shera Montgomery
House of Representatives
H. Hoover
J. F E. Henderson
B. R. Shreveport
Is Or
Singer
Chicago
King George
Seiberling
Seiberling Balloons
C.R. Tidwell
Prop
Harrison Sts
Prince
Riley Wilson
Wilson
Riley J. Wilson
Bonnet Carre
Maryland
Auto-Lee
S. Jackson St
C. A. Lutz
Auto-Lee Store
MR. Lyman Gladney
Luther Reed & CO
Brook Mays
Emerson
Hobart M. Cable
Chickering
Cable & Sons
Elbridge
Smith & Nixson
Maynard
Stewart-Warner
Phonograph Records
Brook Mays Co
BE. A. Walters
South Grand St
M. H. Kulcke
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!