Four Power Pacific Pact Accepted Amid Riot Fallout
The government accepts a proposal for a quadruple understanding in the Pacific and a new four power treaty to replace the Anglo Japanese alliance. The plan aims to avert war over Pacific island disputes with peaceful discussion first. The British spokesman confirms Tokyo’s acceptance and notes the five five three capital ships ratio relates to the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Associated Press
Washington
Pacific Islands
Honolulu
Police Fire Into Crowd At Chicago Stockyards Riots
Chicago dispatch reports 1500 policemen deployed at the stockyards to end riots after strike sympathy crowds attacked workers. Earlier, 200 officers fired on about 1000 protesters with one dead and nine seriously wounded. Mounted police charged the crowd. saloons were closed. a later riot injured 40 as packers’ workers were en route. Court actions to restrain picketing were pending in five cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
Fitzmorris
Washington Talks Arm Conference Progress and China
Washington reports growing optimism on arm conference talks as the far eastern committee moves to handle questions related to China. New York notes warn that fragmented congressional control could split the United States into hostile factions and weaken defense and interests, per Secretary Weeks.
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Washington
China
New York
Congress
United States
War Weeks
Assatian Life Insurance
Far East committee agrees on no new treaties among powers
Washington on December 8 reports that powers represented on the far east committee at the Washington conference adopted a resolution promising not to enter into any treaties or understandings that would impair security or cooperation in the region.
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Washington
Good Roads Plan Passes in Morehouse Parish Vote
Voters in Morehouse Parish approve a one and a half million dollar special tax for road building and maintenance. The election result shows 859 in favor and 398 against the proposition, with the police jury empowered to levy the tax on assessed parish property.
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Morehouse Parish
Robbery Attempt at Monroe Furniture Co Ends Abruptly
A bold attempt to rob Monroe Furniture Company in this city occurred Wednesday night or Thursday morning. The safe knob was sawed off but the robber fled, leaving a hat and saw behind. Entry is believed to have been gained through a window.
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Monroe Furniture Company
Monroe Oil Boom Returns With Strong Promises for 1922
The Monroe gas field shows renewed activity and optimism for oil in 1922. Brummett and Julian lead a fresh campaign in Ouachita and Richland parishes, with new capital expected from multiple interests. Other tests across Richland, Union, Ouachita, Morehouse, and neighboring areas aim to restart drilling, including Baker No. 1 in Richland parish and farms near Jones.
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Monroe
Louisiana
Arkansas
Louisiana Territory
Ouachita
Richland
Brummett
Julian
Fei Dorado
Miller No. 1
Brummelt and Julian Syndicate
Britain's Lion and Ireland settle toward new free state
London reports a mood of rejoicing as negotiations move toward formal steps for the Irish Free State. The king calls Parliament for December 14 to ratify the treaty and prepare the release of more than 3,000 Irish prisoners. Ulster's future and the oath issue spark debate among Sinn Feiners and Craig. The provisional Irish parliament may include Trinity College Unionists and present Dail Eireann members.
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London
Ireland
Dublin
Belfast
Eamon de Valera
Sinn
Ulster
All- Ireland
Irish Free State
Great Britain
de Valera
Dail Eireann
Trinity College
James Craig
Trinity
Mennonites Move From Saskatchewan to Alabama Train Load
A special train carrying 115 Mennonites from Regina and Ernfold Saskatchewan departed Tuesday night heading to Yellow Pine Alabama. The group travels with supplies expected to last a year or more as they relocate.
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Associated Press
Regina
Sak
Saskatchewan
Yellow Pine
Alabama
Ernfold
Monroe Chamber Elects Trousdale President
J H Trousdale was elected president of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce to succeed M M Munholland who had resigned. B M Jackson’s resignation from the parish board was noted as accepted and his successor unnamed. The directors planned a special meeting after year’s start to seek Congress funding to finish the locks and dams.
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J. H. Trousdale
Chaghper of Commerce
Vg Tar
Direct
Hesebicis
M. M. Munholland
B. M. Jackson
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Monroe Chamber secretary drums up new plants in Ouachita field
Secretary S M Collins of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce works to attract industry to the Ouachita gas field. He is distributing letters to eastern manufacturers and pursuing plant locations in Monroe. The Katten Overall Company of New Orleans will open a branch making shirts and overalls with fifty machines and twenty five workers at Grand Street, signaling sustained industrial growth.
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S. M. Collins
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Collins
Collings
Chamber of Commerce
East
Monroe
Katten Overall Company
New Orleans
Grand Street
Pope Hardware Company
Busey-Mitchell Interests Sell Holdings to Southern Land & Oil
The Busey-Mitchell group sold its final Union county holdings for 100000 to Southern Land & Oil Company of Grand Rapids Michigan. The buyer, having earlier acquired part rights, now holds 25 percent overriding interests and all oil assets in the discovery well. Plans include four test wells near the border and extensive development across Arkansas counties.
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Busey-Mitchell
el Dorado
Union County
Southern Land & Oil Company
Grand Rapids
Mich
Morehouse
Busey- Mitchell
Grand Rapids Company
Arkansas
Lowery Company Rig to Be Sold in Richland Parish
The Lowery Company well in section 5-18-10 Richland Parish has been abandoned and seized by Sheriff Mark A. Cooper in the State versus John Wilson. The rig will be sold at Rayville on December 10. The Richardson place well reached 1440 feet before work stopped due to funds shortage.
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Lowery Company
Richland Parish
Mark A. Cooper
John Wilson
Rayville
Lowery
Richardson Place
Richland
Weather forecast for tonight and Friday
Tonight and Friday colder with a sharp fall in temperatures. Friday turns fair with improving conditions and generally dry skies.
Ouachita Medical Society Holds Banquet At Bohemia Hotel
The Ouachita Parish Medical Society held its annual banquet and social session at the Bohemia Hotel Cafe with Dr. C. P. Gray presiding. Dr. J. E. Knighton of Shreveport praised the society’s standing in the state and noted its role in professional policy and a flu relief system in 1918. Officers for 1922 were elected: President Dr. George Wright, Secretary Dr. Irvin Wolff, Vice-President Dr. J. B. Vaughan, and Delegate Dr. C. P. Gray to the state convention.
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Ouachita Parish
J. E. Knighton
Shreveport
Louisiana State Medical Society
Knighton
Ouachita Society
The
George Wright
Irvin Wolff
J. B. Vaughan
C. P. Gray
Atlantic Coast Storm Rains Heavy Loss on Newfoundland
A Newfoundland storm left at least eighteen dead and destroyed over twenty vessels including fishing schooners barges and tugs. Property damage nears a quarter million dollars as shipmasters report the gale among the worst to hit the coast with many ships wrecked and still more unaccounted for.
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St. John
N. F
Newfoundland
Opening of new banking and office building reception
We invite friends to attend a reception on Wednesday December 14 from 4 to 10 p m to celebrate the opening of our new banking and office building. Children are not invited unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Perfect package month in Monroe highlights railroads and shippers
A Monroe report notes Missouri Pacific lines moved 3569 shipments with 190 exceptions while the St Louis and San Francisco handled 2612 shipments with 155 exceptions. American Railway Express completed 34269 shipments with 104 exceptions. Railroads express company and the Monroe Traffic Bureau urge continued effort to reduce exceptions and improve shipping accuracy.
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Monroe
Missouri Pacific Railroad
V., S. & P. Railroad
American Railway Express Company
Railroads
Express Company
Monroe Traffic Bureau
Pay Bills By Tenth To Save Ten Percent
Pay on or before the tenth to receive a ten percent discount. Bills not paid by the twentieth will result in continued service without further notice.
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Good Roads
Parish
Morris and Quigg
Standard Oil Company
Dixie Oil Company
Ouachita Valley Oil Company
Mangham Oil, Gas and Developing Co
Long’& Cottingham
Bosco
L. M. Cook
Commerce
O F Monroe
Ouachita Field
Busey ‘Company Sells Holdings
Local Medical Society
State Society
Atlantic Coast
Weaks Supply Co
Genasco
Old Keller Bldg
Grand St
Woman's Methodist Missionary Society
National Guard
W. W. Cooper
Captain la, N. G
Cokeoss
South Grand Street
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