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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1919

Page

2

Ouachita Hotel stock increased to fund new Monroe project

Stockholders of the Ouachita Hotel Company voted to raise capital to 250 000 and push a new 180 room six story hotel in Monroe with a banquet hall. Architects Stern of Little Rock were invited to discuss plans and a representative will confer with the board Monday morning.

Apital Ouachita Hotel Company Stern Little Rock Monroe Board of Directors Jachita Hotel Cruachita Hotel Company Shamberoof Hotel Corporation Grammunt St. John Arrests Atochholdersa Ann & Stern Archhteeta Stockholdhe Manntern Monree Nisna Horithin Connte Cam Lemron Sene Ouachita Company Ital Dili Kaplan Peabba P. M. Atkine T. E. Jey Dewnss, Jr

Methodists to Convene in Monroe Leading January Plans

Monroe church leaders plan a January gathering with Presiding Elder Atkinson to set year’s work for the district. The meeting will involve pastors stewards and other church leaders, aiming to organize missionary activity and district conferences. Atkinson will preach in Columbia tomorrow and preside at Monroe’s quarterly conference on January 3.

Monroe Rev. Atkinson Atkinson Acd Creo Methodia Niteepal Church Sutanao Kabesa Ralied Ehuren Rey Horevarsad Inter Ch New Orleans Pestis Fe Bev Wah Ares Luty Ceprie Mom Baton Reages Glo M. Henry Ruston Garay Alente Farry Adesanidria Womar John Calhoun Rayville Columbia

Plans to Buy Monroe Railway Shattered by Refusal

Arkansas & Louisiana Midland railroad in Monroe faces failure as carbon plant backers withdraw their $100,000 offer. Local railroad committee had hoped to purchase the system but could not secure full funding, leaving the line likely to be placed under receiver. Judge Theus prepared to file in federal court to place the railroad in receivership.

Monroe Railway Arkansas & Louisiana Midland Railroad Quachita ‘Parish Gee Fields Arkansas Points Monroe Chamber of Commerce Finance Pearson Arkansas & Louisiana Alhiland Ae Spgc Enryben Conierouge Yeaterdac Theus Shraveport United States District Court For Western Division Dudge Thone L. B. Ferguson Arkanana & Louisiane Midland Railroad Wits Mons Roo Ouachite

Local Nimrods Bag Deer in Tensas Parish Hunt

A party led by Sheriff Rather Grant returned from a hunting trip in Tensas Parish. They killed nine deer despite high water and reported a mighty fine week. Participants included Dr. Duke Hodges Tom Hay W Varnell L H W Veesy Fol Heath Gay Calhoun O Carlton 30 W Carlton and Dr Wee Hedge Calhoun W P Hammond and his two sons Fred and Wes of Dow nsville.

Tensas Parish Grant Sheriff Grant Duke Hodges Tom Hay W. Varnell West Monroe L. H W. Veesy Fol. Heath Gay Calhoun Carlton W. Carlton Wee Hedge Calhoun W. P. Hammond Fred and Wes Downasille

Solons Rise to Sugar Bill Compromise in Senate Vote

The Senate today approved a compromise on government sugar control, accepting the House amendment and expanding the United States Stabilization Board while constraining power to June 6. Senator Gay of Louisiana led opposition, arguing the plan would raise prices and unfairly target sugar. he urged increased beet and cane production in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

Moats T Senate United States Egoatization Board Juans Samater Gay Louisiana Senator Gay United States West Texas Mississippi Alabama Georgia Florida

Attempted assassination target French in Ireland under police probe

Government police hunt suspects after an attempted assassination of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Pan a French. Authorities believe evidence may lead to arrests of several men involved and fled the scene.

Associated Freas Dublic Pana French Irens

Stabbing, arrests tied to local crap game incident

Reported violence details a stabbing during a craps game and multiple arrests. Names and places are garbled, but there are references to individuals charged and police activity in Wittorence and nearby areas. The text mentions trespass, driving offenses, and department work settings in unclear locations.

Willie Barren Gobimsn Dorahdson Ferran Devaldsen Barre Umd Ereni Mars Aed

Bolshevtin Victory Report From Moscow Capture

A fragment reports Bolshevik forces winning and a capture near Toptex southwest of Lemion with two properties seized. It mentions command centers at Navret and Moscow as part of the captured assets and fortifications. The text is unclear and garbled but centers on a Bolshevik victory and asset seizure near key locations.

Lemion Bos Holetruia Toptex Harbok Rekey

Selgeom Opposes Neutrality Amid New Economic Pact

Helpuin foreign offices announce an imminent economic agreement with Frageo presenting advantages over the former treaty. The move draws careful attention from Paris and London with no political treaty needed, and Belgian neutrality is not expected to be revived in any form.

Selgeom Associated Press Broesets Dor Helpuin Frageo Paris London

Oil Tanker Wreck Off Pacific Coast. Thirty Die

Randon Oregon December report says oil tanker 2 A Chandler bound from Portland to San Francisco was wrecked off Cape Blanca Thursday night. Earl Douley crew member says he was washed ashore from a lifeboat. casualty figure at least thirtyLives lost.

Associated Press Randon Ore 2. A. Chandler Portland San Francisco Cape Blanca Earl Douley

Soldier Plans Music Studio in This City

Leader Mann arrives in Menros to open a music studio. He hails from Alaska and is a veteran of the recent war. Kevin served with the Ninth Cavalry at Chateau Thies. Ant Malnnen t

Mann Menros Alaska Kevin Ninth Cavalry Chateau

Knox Seeks To Launch Peace By Resolution

A reported plan to declare peace and retain treaty terms dominates discussion in Washington. The Associated Press notes Republican support and Senate action shaping a possible foreign policy move affecting U S relations and the administration’s position.

Knox

Congress Will Go Home Over Christmas Holidays

Washington reports Congress will adjourn for the Christmas holidays without hearing new messages. President Wilken is urging railroads to return to service, and Waterlouge notes no message will be sent to the capital today.

Washington Dee. O Congress Trom Wilken Aoota

Investigation into American detainees in Mazatlan order

The State Department orders a fuller inquiry into the arrest and detention of two American citizens in Mazatlan. They were taken into custody last November after being with Mexicana.

Washington Roe Mazatlin Anatody State Department

Swayze Leases Store Room in Powers Block

A. A. Swayze sub-leases from L. A. Powers a Monroe grocer store room next to his No. 2 store between No. 2 and Baily's Five-and-Ten seat store. The five year lease starts next July at 162.51 dollars per month.

Swayze Powers’ Block A. A. Swayze L. A. Powers Monroe Grocer No. 2 Baily

Egyptian Fight Riots Kill Policeman in Alexandria

A belated Cairo cable reports serious rioting in Alexandria, Egypt, on Sunday with one Egyptian policeman killed during the disturbances.

London Alexandria Egypt Cairo

Private Killed in Rio Grande Border Fracas

El Paso report states an official investigation is under way into a fatal clash at the Rio Grande border involving an American soldier and local Mexican forces. Authorities confirm a private died in the incident and follow up is ongoing.

Rio Grande EL Paso Oficial Investigato

Leased Work Continues in Ongoing Operation

Fragmentary note describes continuous lease work in a nautical or industrial setting with repeated phrases and unclear entities. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable. The readable text suggests ongoing activity at a site or project, but specifics remain obscured.

Williams inateo, Washirtan jobe wills a otetted ae

In a terse political update from Washington state, President Louis compereiies of ue curency face scrutiny as the Beate group debates currency reform. The article notes tense economic debate and potential policy shifts.

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