Riley J Wilson on flood control and navigation
In a Washington address Riley J. Wilson of Louisiana discussed flood control tied to navigation on the Mississippi system. He traced federal and local funding, the Mississippi River Commission’s role, and the push for a unified, protective levee program to ensure safe channels and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Rivers and Harbors Con
Washington, D. C
Consman
Riley J. Wilson
Louisiana
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
United States
Chicago
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Kansas City
Mississippi
de la Tour
Mississippi River Commission
Vake
Union
Lower Valley
Lower
Bernard and
Totten
Army
Congress
War Department
Missisi River
A Mississippi flood control and navigation argument
The text argues that flood control and navigation on the Mississippi are intertwined. It outlines government action from 1917 and 1925 authorizing funds, explains cost sharing with local interests, and cites General Ashburn on levees and revetment as essential for maintaining navigability Cairo to New Orleans and a vital national waterway to Gulf markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Congress
Ashburn
Inland Waterways Corporation
Cairo
New Orleans
Friends of Flood Control and Navigation
United States
Gulf
Pittsburg
Ohio Valley
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Upper
Mississippi
Chicago
Illinois River
Kansas City
Missouri
Swan Hosts Tea Honoring Friends in Bastrop
Bastrop notes report Mr and Mrs H A L Swan hosting a Sunday tea from 2 to 4 as they honor Mr and Mrs Jack Friend who depart today. Guests included Mr and Mrs S N McMullen Mr and Mrs H Badeaux Mr and Mrs P M Biddison and others. Also social updates on visitors to Monroe and a girls sewing club gathering with Ada White to entertain next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastrop
H. A. L. Swan
Jack Friend
N. McMullen
H. Badeaux
Hugo Spier
F. B. Winberry
L. E. Pagan
Ruth Spier
Helen Spye
Opal Montgomery
van Goodwin
Hazel Switzer
Alta MceBride
Ellen
Mary Tom Montgomery
Dorothy Taylor
Ada White
Roberta Todd
Lucille Botkin
Eunice Eldridge
Negro rail employee dies from work injuries
Abe White a Negro worker for the V S P railroad died from injuries after being caught between two railroad cars at the local shops. He was 36, left a family, and the accident occurred near the round house. He died at St Francis sanitarium and was buried in Winnsboro after a Crowville funeral.
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Abe White
Megro
V. S. & P. Railroad
About & P. m
St. Francis Sanitarium
Round House
Winnsboro
Crowville
Monroe Welfare Work in November 1925 Report
Report of the Monroe Welfare Association for November 1925 shows 4 cases carried over from October, 10 new, 9 dismissed, 2 died, 3 carried over to December. There were 25 visits and 10 investigations, with 196 civilian in office cases and 9 disabled soldiers in office. 143 information given. Relief spending totaled $160.07. Tickets issued for T P Nelson to Houston for TB treatment, Boston Williams to Tallulah, J J Burns to Vicksburg, Mark Frankle to Shreveport with a recommendation, Mr Taylor to New Orleans for Charity Hospital, Mrs Taylor with three tickets to Bas
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Monroe Welfare Association
T. P. Nelson
Houston
Texas
Boston Williams
Tallulah
J. J. Burns
Vicksburg
Miss
Birmingham
Mark Frankle
Shreveport
Joe Issacman
Monroe Furniture Co
American Furniture Co
Taylor
New Orleans
Charity Hospital
Bas
Relief Efforts Help Ex-Soldiers and Families in Monroe
The record shows aid to a Trop family and three children, a Bas trop resident, and ex soldiers. Food, clothing, and supplies were distributed to multiple civilians and veterans including Mrs. Lugga, Mr. Childers, and E L Wright, with transport arranged for several visitors and a 14 year old girl to clinic care.
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Bastrop
Lugga
New York
Childers
No. 27
Mississippi
Missouri Pacific
E. L. Wright
Shreveport
Dr. Johnson
Monroe
W. B. Herrick
C. P. Gray
Chicago officials decry parole statute granting parole power
Chicago officials and judges expressed shock at a new law allowing the department of public welfare to set rules for sentence reduction and parole. Captain John Steger linked the act to parole in Ira D. Perry Jr.’s murder case, calling it the most outrageous scheme against the public. Judge Gemmill warned it nullifies juries and judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State Department
John Steger
Detective Bureau
Ira D. Perry, Jr
Department of Public Welfare
W. N. Gemmill
Criminal Courts
November Report Shows Health Unit's Immunizations and Tests
The Ouachita parish health unit led by Dr. Paul Neal reports November activity including 5 diphtheria, 1 smallpox, and 1 typhoid cases quarantined, 23 hookworm treatments, immunizations for smallpox 215 typhoid 165 diphtheria 57, and 1302 school children examined. Laboratory work covered 1017 nose and throat cultures and 171 parasite exams among others.
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Ouachita Parish
Paul ®. Neal
Wasserman
Miss McNally to Return for Monroe Welfare Duties Soon
Miss Josephine McNally is in Pennsylvania with her brother's body and will return to Monroe to resume duties at the welfare association. Mrs. F. Crouch has covered the secretary's absence during the busy Christmas season. A wire confirms she arrived safely and expects to resume by end of next week to manage added Christmas obligations.
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Monroe Welfare Association
F. Crouch
Josephine McNally
Pennsylvania
Miss McNally
Infant Charles Edward Jones Obituary Notice
Charles Edward Jones infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jones of 507 Layton Avenue died early yesterday and was buried at the Catholic cemetery later yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Jones
J. F. Jones
Layton Avenue
Schools Set Holiday Breaks Across City and Parish
City schools will close December 18 for a Christmas vacation of two weeks while parish schools shut December 22 for a one week break, ending early January.
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Oricroaiar
Blue Jay Balbriggan
Pictorial Review
Morris Wallach
New South Drug Store
Phoenix Drug Store
Joseph’s Phar
Richard Heffmann, Inc
Long Island City
Llmann’s Blue
M’nally
Monroe Automobile & Supply CO
Walnut
Washington
Copse Brothers Dearers Sect
ELKS
Ruler Atwell
Virginia Hotel
Missouri Pacific Station
W. H. Anders
Clarice Baright
Renee Er
Taran
Ford Levi
Stationery Company
DeSiard St
Toyland
Liss
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