Congress Probes Draft Evaders as War Department Is Charged
Wyoming representative proposes heavy cuts to treasury estimates to shrink taxes amid concerns over excessive military funding. Ex service members urge the House Judiciary Committee to act on draft evaders and deserters, accusing the War Department of inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Secretary of Treasury
Ax Veans
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
House Judiciary Committee
Representative Mondell
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Big Bill Weakley the Monroe Hero Remembered
Monroe residents recount the life of Bill Weakley a larger than life figure famed for generosity and protection of the town’s women and children. His magnetic presence and barroom bravado left a lasting impression on local old timers amid a broader feature on sports figures and community characters.
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Bill
Billi
Weakley
Monroe
Rotarians vote to aid Goodfellows in Christmas drive
In Monroe, the Rotary Club approved a $50 donation to the Goodfellows fund as part of a community effort to bring Christmas cheer to the less fortunate. The meeting featured remarks by C B Faulk of the News-Star and ER Stigler of Monroe Cotton Oil Co on the value of cotton byproducts.
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Monroe Rotary Club
Goodfellows Club
C. B
Faulk
The
News-Star
ER. L. Stigler
Monroe Cotton Oil Co
United States
Ouachita Parish Tax Roll Shows Higher Rates Amid Road School Costs
The Ouachita parish tax roll, filed by Tax Assessor Joe Hanna after a delayed assessment change, shows 1920 rates rising to 3.67 mills on the east side and 2.67 mills higher on the west. The increase reflects higher goods taxes plus a 112 mill road maintenance levy and a 1b mill educational levy parishwide, with the sheriff to begin collection after state board ratification.
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Ouachita
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Joe Hanna
Board of State Affairs
Ouachita River
Hanna
Warnings in Vice Drive Reach Atlanta and Anniston
The report notes typewritten warnings signed Ku Klux Klan posted in Atlanta as part of the Vice campaign, threatening reds and letter writers. It also mentions Klan activity in Anniston amid rising tension and security rhetoric.
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Atlanta
U Klux Klan
Anniston
Ala
Ku Klux Klan
Erin President Hiding in U S But Willing to Go Back Home
Associated Press reports Eamon de Valera, president of the Irish Republic, is hiding in the United States but would consider returning to Britain if Jemier Lloyd George and Harry Bol grant safe conduct, per the presidential secretary.
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Erin
U. S
Eamon DE Valera
Britain
Associated Press
New York
Eamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Jemier Lloyd George
Harry Boland
Trash fires warned during windy weather by Monroe fire chief
Fire Chief Frank J. Roddy urges extra care with trash fires in windy conditions to prevent frequent small blazes. He appeals to Monroe residents to help by being vigilant and cautious.
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Frank J. Roddy
Monroe
Ouachita Parish Grand Jury Report Expected This Afternoon
The Ouachita parish grand jury organized last Monday is expected to file its report this afternoon. Officials anticipate many true bills possibly thirty-five or forty, more than the prior session, with indictments likely in murder cases and other investigations underway.
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Ouachita Parish
Locks and Dams Work Stopped Temporarily
Work on the locks and dams at Monroe and Ouachita river sites paused as about 100 workers seek other city or regional jobs. Many men were dismissed from government roles or sent abroad to Arkansas and other areas as construction halts amid high water. Officials expect resumption in May or June.
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Monroe
Ouachita River
Arkansas
Burglars Foiled in Lucedale Bank Theft Attempt
In Lucedale Mississippi on December 15 burglars blew the vault lock but fled when nearby residents were alerted by the blast. Investigators said several men escaped in an automobile after the thwarted robbery.
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Associated Press
Lucedale
Miss
Mobile
Britain Holding Up All Messages Delays Cable Exports
Washington reports that all American cable messages departing Britain are detained for examination by British naval intelligence. Newcoid Carlton of Western Union testified before the Special Senate committee on cables and potential legislative action affecting them.
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Washington
Britain
Newcold Carlton
Western Union
Senate
Witness says Shepard killed by Paula and gang in Georgia
In Macon Georgia at a preliminary hearing Mrs Alice Crandall sister of the dead men testified that Annie Cutts one of the four defendants in the Shepard case had claimed the peach grower was poisoned by Paula and her gang Shepards widow now Mrs E F Elmer was identified as Paula tonight and Friday fair.
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Macon
Annie Cutts
Shepard
Paula
Alice Crandall
Mexico's General Railway Strike Is Called Off
Mexico City report says the nationwide strike by telegraphers and station agents was avoided after the union won several demands. Remaining issues will go to arbitration.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Indian Rebels Convicted in Revolt Plot Case
Chicago December 16 The United States court of appeals affirms three year terms for Herambe La Gupta George Paul Boehm Albert Wende and Gustav Jacobson convicted of fomenting a revolution in India and organizing a military expedition against England.
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Chicago
United States Court of Appeals Today
Herambe la Gupta
George Paul Boehm
Albert Wende
Gustav Jacobson
India
England
Traffic men to meet tomorrow on freight rates
There will be a meeting at 2 30 p m Friday December 17 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss changes in freight rates and transportation charges. All shippers and receivers of freight are urged to attend as the meeting is described as very interesting.
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W. J. Blewett
W. T. Powers
Wilber Kline
Monroe
Kline
Richland Parish
Kline- Powers Lumber Company
Rilla
Ouachita Parish
Denmark
Holland
Norway
Chamber of Commerce
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Mondell
Solon
Monro News-Star
Heart OF Humanity
Weakles
Husband
Streeta
Bill Weakley
New Orleans
Louisiana
Lionel Jones
Geo
Matthew Adams
Morbis
Goodfellows
Wilbur Kline
R. L. Stigler
Mississippi
Commissioner OF Insurance
Jackson, Miss
Jackson
Poindexter
Interstate Commerce Commission
London
Georgetown University
Geneva
League of Nations
Assembly
Bulgaria
Costa Ries
Finland
Luxembere
France
Australia
Assembly For
Iron Mountain Bakery
South Fifth Street
YEGG
Lucedale Bank
Mississippi Bank
His Majesty, Bunker Bean
Clinic
Foster Music Company
the Dramatic Club
Oliver Morton
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