American split over Pacific treaty at arms parley
The four power Pacific treaty causes disagreement between President Harding and the U S arms delegates on its application to Japan. France accepts the plan for capital ships easing naval talks while Britain cancels steamer reservations for December 31 and expects January departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Shantung
France
Lodge
Underwood
Kiwanians Press Poll Tax Receipts for 1922 Vote
The Monroe Kiwanis Club noon meeting urged members to secure poll tax receipts for voting in 1922 bonds funding a new courthouse and jail. Women’s eligibility was clarified by Attorney General Coco with 1920 and 1921 receipts needed in sequence. next meeting set for Wednesday at 6 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Monroe Kiwanis Club
A. V. Coco
Louisiana League of Women Voters
Frank Tripp
Monroe Shippers Seek Reduced Railroad Rates in IC C Hearing
Shippers from Monroe and other cities plan to plead before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington on January 9 to argue for reduced railroad rates on various commodities. The Southwestern Industrial Traffic League led by Monroe president H. J. Fernandez will press their case with the league’s commerce attorney from Houston, Texas. The first hearing December 14 focused on railroad rate experts who argued against reductions. January will hear the shippers’ side proposing a return to pre August rate levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Southwestern Industrial Traffic League
H. J. Fernandez
Monroe
Fernandez
Commerce
Houston
Texas
League
Southwest
Ern
Christmas Fund Urges Quick Help From Monroe
The Goodfellows fund grows as many in Monroe stay off the list. A dollar buys happiness for donor and receiver. Three days remain to give, easing hunger among local children and marking year end peace and plenty. Total listed contributions reach $7107.40 with many individual gifts recorded.
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Monroe
Goodfellows Fund
A. P. Ryam
Travis Oliver
Leon Titche
Charles Titche
Esther Gibbons
Anne Oakley
Tay
Blanche Granary
Robert Oliver
McKeigh Oliver
Camille Parker Vato
Ferd Levi
Ana ’ Sed
Jack Selig
C. R
Russell
Bell
Wiaids
C. C. Bell
Chita Republic Declares War on Vladivostok
Central News dispatch from Helsingfors reports the Far Eastern Republic government at Chita has declared war on Vladivostok. The message says the Soviet government in Moscow is sending troops and war material to Chita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Chita
Republic of
Vladivostok
Helsingfors
Moscow
Three Injunction Suits Postponed in Ouachita Parish
Three suits filed by Monroe Grocer Company J Bauer Company and Munholland Dannitz Company against Ouachita Parish Assessor Joe Hanna were postponed by Judge Odom. The hearing delayed due to Judge Fred M Odom attending Dr Watsons funeral in Bastrop. The actions seek injunctions to stop assessing notes and accounts receivable for 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
Joe Hanna
Monroe Grocer Company
J. Bauer Company
Munholland-Danwitz Company
Odom
Fred M. Odom
Dr. Watson
Bastrop
De Valera Faces Sharp Rifts in Irish Cabinet Session
Dublin dispatch reports the Dail Eireann’s third debate on the Anglo Irish treaty as factions clash over ratification. Milroy blasts De Valera revealing a secret oath document while demanding clear choice between treaty and document No 2. A dramatic adjournment hints at crisis as Mac Carton proclaims the Irish republic dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
de Valera
John
Dubliny
Associated Press
Dublin
Dail Eireann
Dail
Sean Milroy
Milroy
Ireland
Monroe urged to replace Ouachita river traffic bridge
Blodgett Construction of Shreveport urges Monroe mayor to replace the Ouachita river bridge due to heavy traffic and advanced rust. The 20 year old structure cost 110000 and would require about 500000 or more for a new concrete piers and steel spans with concrete and asphalt floor. Officials say public should be informed as replacement is necessary for growth of Monroe and West Monroe rail extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blodgett Construction Company
Shreveport
Arnold Bernstein
Ouachita River
Monroe
West Monroe
A. M. Blodgett
Dee
Louisiana
Blodgett Construction CO
A. M. Glodgets
Weather Forecast Night to Thursday
Tonight partly cloudy and colder. Thursday partly cloudy with continued cool conditions.
Soldier of Tampa murder claim spurs inquiry
Athens Georgia veteran Wallace testifies he saw a Camp Wheeler corporal Crawford shoot a private Halley of Tampa after a clubbing incident. War dept officials said they would review the case for verification while Senator Watson cites a Chattanooga witness Milton who will testify in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Committee
Senator Watson
France
Marion Wallace
Athens
Camp Wheeler
War Department
Wallace
Crawford
Halley
Tampa
Fla
Watson
James Milton
Chattanooga
Lions Club Names Officers for Year at Monroe Meeting
Dr. George Wright was elected president of the Lions Club at a Monroe luncheon at the Hotel Monroe. New officers include First VP Harry Prophit Second VP John J. Herring Secretary-Treasurer W. B. Gladney Sergeant-at-Arms Percy Walker Reporter Dr. William L. Beadle and directors J. R. Anders Rev. Wallace Clift and Dr. C. A. Beadle. Rev. Wallace Clift and banker Oliver B. Moriom spoke on Monroe’s growth prospects. Kate Boyce provided violin music with Mrs. Fred Holden on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wright
Monroe
Lions Club
Hotel
J.S. Washburn
Harry Prophit
John J. Herring
W. B. Gladney
Percy Walker
William L. Beadle
J. R. Anders
Wallace Clift
Oliver B. Moriom
Quachita Valley
Kate Boyce
Fred Holden
Pipeline survey pushed from Monroe gas field to Alexandria
Engineers and surveyors backed by Southern Carbon Co. undertake a large survey south of Monroe toward Alexandria to lay a gas pipeline. The preliminary route runs near Swartz Ouachita parish with a line expected to be fixed within forty or forty five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
New York
Louisiana
Southern Carbon Co
Alexandria
Kelly
Swartz
Ouachita Parish
Southern Carbon Company
Loot Identified After West Monroe Theft Arrests
The West Monroe theft case ends with Elmer Parker and Augie Parrish, aged about 22 and 15, arrested on Winnsboro Road. Sheriff Grant says staff items from West Side were found, plus four bicycles from Monroe public school entertainment. Individuals identified shirts, bed linens, napkins, a tarp, and a pig tied to the case. The youths pleaded guilty but deny knowledge of the thefts.
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West Monroe
Winnsboro
Elmer Parker
Augie Parrish
D. L. Roper
Arthur Grant
West Side
Monroe Public School
H. M. Williams
Grant
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Mainland
Asia
the Goodfellows
Chita Republic
Erin
Ouachita Bridge
Mqnako
Boston
Quincy Street
Cox
Court House Square
Georgia
C. A. Beadle
City OF
J. C. Josey
C. L. Stewart
Henry Clampit
Weaks Supply Co
Genasco Roofing
Monroe Furniture Company, Ltd
North Second Street
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