Ouachita Parish Oil Wells to Be Drilled in Coming Months
Report says six oil wells likely to be drilled in Ouachita Parish beginning late January. Wells will reach depths between 2,500 and 4,900 feet amid preparations by major oil and gas interests. Local nerves anticipate a large influx of oil men and investment, with contracts on the Rhymes property and undisclosed locations.
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Ouachita
Ila- Gaz
Hita Perish
J. H. Rhymes
Firoe
Ouachita Parish
Rhymes
Hita Parish
United States
Fee Developments
Indus
Hita
Norwestern Siana
Shreveport
Homer
Homer Fields
Monroe
Tedsy
Labor leaders urge thorough rest for railroads plan
Washington December 17. Samuel Gompers and railway brotherhood leaders urge Senator Cummings to withdraw the Cummins railroad bill and seek government control of railroads after a peace-time pause. They plan to visit the White House to press President Wilson to oppose the measure and aid the public.
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Washington
Senate
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Railtead Brotherhoods
Cummings
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Brotherhoods
Wilson
Earth did not end as predicted says Monroe News Star
A sensational December 17 world end prediction sparked wide interest from Monroe to Maine and beyond. The report traces origins to a July 1919 forecast by "Professor Porta" tied to planetary conjunctions and notes Weather Bureau refutation with a calm Worlds continue to turn while the public awaited catastrophe worldwide.
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New Orleans
Maine
Golden Gate
Orleana
Porta
Weather Bureau
Mother
Monroe
Sid Simmons Drilling Company Organized in Monroe Louisiana
Sid Simmons Drilling Company formed in Monroe with J H Trousdale Sid Simmons and E N Florsheim as board and officers. Capital announced at 50000 or 56000 with 1500 shares, intends oil gas and mineral leases drilling rigs tank lines refineries and by products, to operate in Louisiana fields and beyond.
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Sid Simmons Drilling Company
Monroe
J. H. Trousdale
Sid Simmons
E. N. Florsheim
Thia
Quachita
Felds Lye
Mystery Navy Insignia Buttons Found in Fragment
A garbled notice references Navy insignia buttons linked to a service member from April 9 to November, with unclear names and locations. The text mentions a man in the navy and urges obtaining buttons, but many phrases are unreadable.
Prussian Interior Minister Warns of Winter Revolt
Dr. Karl Heine, a regional interior minister, told the Prussian national assembly that authorities must reckon with a possible revolutionary uprising this winter. He asserted that they know how to deal with such threats.
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Prees
Karl Heine
Arem
Nathemal Assembly
Monroe plans rapid completion for three new school buildings
Mayor Arnold Bernstein announced Monroe will begin construction on three new school buildings toward late January and aims for rapid completion before the next term. City plans also call for electric light and water works plants near Monroe city park and the municipal railway barns in the same area. Public utilities plans await funding, with election approval already secured. Work on major city projects will advance quickly in the coming year.
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Plana
Monroe
Arnold Bernstein
Monroe City Park
Car Barna
Monroe Municipal Railway Company
Explosion at Marienskalde Depot Kills 43 in Germany
An explosion at the Marienskalde ammunition depot near Wilhelmshaven during shell unloading killed 43 workers and injured more than 100, according to AP reporting from Berlin dated December 17.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Mariensk
Wilhelmshaven
Lane to Resign From Cabinet When Possible
Washington December 17 Secretary Lane issued a statement denying reports he resigned before President Wilson. He said he intends to leave the cabinet when he can do so without adding to the burden on the President.
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Washington
Lane
Wilson
Carolina Democrat Wins in Ninth District Race
Charlotte returns from a special election show Clyde Hoey Democrat defeating John Morehead Republican for Congress. Hoey backed the league of nations while the post lay vacant after a federal judgeship appointment.
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Carolina
Shriners to Stage One Night Show Friday at Sugar Opera House
Shriners plan a single evening program to raise funds for Christmas cheer. Manager Jack Manning will show a feature film with a vaudeville bill in charge of the Shriners, local talent, and a lively, laughter filled program starting at eight.
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Shriners
Deora
Jack Manning
Sugar Opera House
Shriner
Opera House
Peace on Earth era finds men wrangling for worlds peace
Washington December 17 discussion of treaty compromises continued in congress amid Republicans and Democratic senators. Leaders anticipated no formal move to reopen the fight until after the holidays. Unofficial conciliations or round table talks were discussed but leaders doubted practicality for the moment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wright company awarded Monroe post office remodeling job
The Wright company of Chicago will remodel the Monroe post office by removing a stairway and reconfiguring the round floor to add space for over 400 extra post office boxes. Work, estimated at 6950 dollars, should finish within ninety days after signing, likely late March or early April. The move requires altering the lobby back end and relocating the postmaster’s office, delaying local bids due to busy local contractors.
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The
Wright Company of
Chicago
Monroe Post Office
Postoffice
Bryant
Railroad men plan U S change rail service
G McDonald and B Stakelum, special service agents for the United States Railway Administration, based in St Louis, have visited Meares in recent days to discuss freight rate and routing changes affecting transportation from eastern points.
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G. McDonald
B. Stakelum
United Sates Railway Administration
J. Louis
Meares
Government cannot block imports says judge Sankey
London December 17 Justice Sir John Sankey of the King's Bench declares the government has no power to prohibit certain imports and that the proclamation is invalid. The ruling concerns pyrogalic acid seized on arrival from the United States and is seen as a major check on government authority.
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Associated Press
London
Sir John Sankey
King’s Bench
United States
Britain to release U S goods seized during war
Washington reports Great Britain prepared a note to release American owned goods seized during the war upon proving American ownership at shipment time. The State Department says the British Foreign Office advised this plan.
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Britain
U. S
Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
State Department
British Foreign Office
City School Friday Night Entertainment by De Mille Quartet
The Monroe Lyceum hosts a Friday night event at the city school auditorium featuring the De Mille quartet. Performers include baritone Bartwell Ene, tenor Edmund, Gladstone Brown tenor, Atkinson bass, and pianist Mizene Buckingham.
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City School
Monroe Free Lyceum Organisation
DeMille
State of
Bartwell
Wedmund Tener
Gladstone Brown
Tener
Atkinson
Profundeo
Mizene Buckingham
Pulpwood Survey Backed to Ease News Print Crisis
Charles Pack of the American Forestry Association urged passage of the Poindexter bill to survey northwest pulpwood lands for relief of the news print shortage. He warned forests are a national backbone for publishing and industry, urging voluntary cooperation by publishers to avoid govt action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dee
Charles Pack
American Forestry Association
Northwest
Dec
Ne Howaimne
House Post Office Committee
Birdmen Travel to Alexandria for Thrill Test Flight
Pilot Fawcett and mechanic R N Hensler prepared to depart for Alexandria this morning to showcase aerial thrills to residents. They will return after several days as they explore new flight possibilities for the Mon fog era.
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Pilot Fawcett
R. N. Hensler
Alexandria
Td City
Carranza softens tone on Jenkins case
Washington reports Carranza government says the Jenkins consular case at Puebla has taken a new aspect after bail was granted. Officials caution the text is not yet received and hope the incident will not harm good relations between American and Mexican people.
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Mexico
Associated Press
Washington
Dee
William C. Jenkins
Puebla
State Department
Preas
Moone City
Carranza
Jenkins
Rf Jenkins
Endom Plans New Quarters for Transfer Firm on Grammont
Fred Endom Sr. plans to build a metal sheeting building on Grammont Street costing about 5 000 to 6 000 dollars to house Endom Transfer. The firm will stay at 120 DeSiard Street for several months while construction proceeds on the Grammont property adjoining Endom’s building. The DeSiard lot recently sold to Thomas E Flournoy for 62 000 dollars.
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Fred Endom, Sr
DeSiard Street
Thomas E. Flournoy
Endom Transfer Company
Grammont Street
Jackson Street
Endom
Flourency
Red Cross Faces Heavy Appeals in Ouachita Chapter
The Ouachita chapter of the Red Cross has handled 108 cases to date with 25 classified as charity cases. Miss Hannah Eaton secretary reports the charity does not show relief with the flood of appeals, and Red Cross chess quarters have been swamped by pleas in recent days.
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Quachita
The
Red Cross
Hannah Eaton
Grain Elevator Plant Burns Up in Mississippi
Meridian Miss. Dec 17 A loss estimated at between 60000 and 90000 was sustained by the Grain Elevator Company when the grain plant and contents were destroyed by fire shortly before midnight The origin was undetermined.
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Grain Company
Mississippi
Associated Press
Meridian
Misa
U Grain Elevator Company
Tiny
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