Oil Scouts Watch Richland Field for 1927 Boom
Oil scouts from El Dorado Oklahoma and Texas focus on Richland Parish as two tests near completion and more prospecting grows. Louisiana Petroleum Corp on the Binion Sartor lease and the Oliver test near 2-15-55 reach depth as others await results. A geologist predicts high gravity Woodbine oil may yield large wells, signaling a North Louisiana oil boom to start in 1927.
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Richland
Louisiana Petroleum Corporaton
Bigiscovery
Gulf Petroeum Corporation
Armatior
W. E. All
Toy
Oliver
Robinson and Long
Angham
Attock
Woodbine
el Dorado
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Crash on Southern Railway Blamed on Substitute Engineer
Eighteen persons die and twenty nine are seriously injured in a head on crash between the Ponce De Leon and the Royal Palm near Rockmart Georgia. Officials say misreading the sidetrack caused the collision during an eight mile grade run. Rain and mist hindered rescue but most bodies recovered with several cars damaged. Names include J M Pearce railway foreman and others.
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Associated Press
Rockmart
Ponce de Leon
Miami
Chicago
Royal Palm
Southern Railway
Little Goldie Williams
Detroit
Cedartown
W. H. Brewer
Rome
J. M. Pearce
Pearce
Page Eight
Aged Couple Die in Mind en Gas Explosion
In Minden Louisiana an explosion and fire killed Sam Dad Ingram 60 and his wife 65 as they sat in their bedroom after she smelled gas. A third occupant Mrs. McCollum was burned. Ingram died at a sanitarium later Friday morning.
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Minden
Sam “Dad” Ingram
Mrs. Ingram
Plonel Green Resigns From Dry Force Post
San Francisco December 24 Col onel Ned M Green resigns as district administrator for northern California and Nevada after being acquitted of embezzling confiscated liquor. He calls the job thankless and says he is through.
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San Francisco
Ned M. Green
California
Nevada
Washington
City Churches Plan Elaborate Christmas Observances Tonight
Grace Episcopal and St Matthews in Monroe prepare midnight services with St Matthews adding two Masses tomorrow. Grace church begins at 11 30 p m. First Methodist features 11 oclock sermon A Christmas Message by Rev Marion S Monk with evening evangelistic service on The Emphatic Date in Life. First Presbyterian to hear A Christmas Meditation by Rev Wallace Clift and a 7 30 p m musical program Sunday in place of preaching. First Christian had Christmas services last week. Rev I E Adams to preach both morning and evening this Sunday. Louisiana Baptist Children's Home group to present a Christmas program at First Baptist at 11 a m Sunday with a Sunday night service featuring hymns and anthems plus scripture, prayers, and pastor remarks.
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Monroe
Grace Episcopal
St. Matthews
Grace Church
First Methodist
Marion S. Monk
First Presbyterian Church
Wallace Clift
First Christian Church
The
City
I. E
Adams
Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home
First Baptist Church
Christ
Cathay
Wilson
Petrie
Gift of Women's Missionary Society
Manufacturer Wives Deportation Plea Over Kidnap Plot
John F. Howard of Haverhill Massachusetts asks Mexico City police to deport his son John C Howard who with two companions was arrested in connection with an alleged kidnap plot aimed at the elder Howard The case prompted police to warn of potential US Mexico tensions as the younger Howard sought his father or monetary support for a new wife andTurmoil around the elder Howard’s marriage appears in surrounding reports.
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Mexico City
Mex
John F. Howard
Haverhill
Mass
John C. Howard
Young Howard
United States
Mexico
Albert
Howard
Senor Leonor Cordero
Cave-In Reported on City High School Campus
A cave-in about 12 feet in diameter occurred on the southwest corner of Central High School grounds. Rain is blamed. the hole is roped off and being filled. Elderly residents recall a larger cave-in years ago near St John and Oak streets with a 30 foot depth.
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Central High School
St. John and
Oak Streets
Monroe Post Office Peaks During Holiday Rush
The Monroe post office dispatched between three and four thousand parcel post packages on Thursday marking the peak of holiday business. Postmaster A A Thomas said today was lighter and the office will operate fully until noon tomorrow then close with no afternoon mail deliveries.
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Monroe
A. A. Thomas
Four Hundred Million Christmas Dividends for Stockholders
New York December 24 The holiday payout from major corporations may total 400 to 500 million with United States Steel alone distributing over 200 million to common shareholders. Bank staff gain more than last year while brokerage workers fare worse. Bonuses across banks and brokers could reach about 500 million overall. The stock exchange upheld a six percent bonus on yearly salaries.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Santa Claus
Financial District
Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Government To Stabilize French Franc At 121-123 per Pound
Paris December 24 The Poincaré government decided to control the exchange market and maintain the franc at a rate between 121 and 123 per pound sterling.
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Paris
Poincaire
Revolution President in Plea Appalling Loss of Life
Washington dispatch reports the revolutionary situation in Nicaragua growing direr as Rear Admiral Julian L. Latimer, commander of the American special service squadron in Latin America, cites extensive casualties and a plea from the revolutionary leadership.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Julian L. Latimer
Special Service Squadron
No More Planes Export Ban Alters Mexico Aid
The United States, after permitting rifles and ammunition shipments to Mexico, refused export of airplanes for the Calles government. Douglas Aircraft planes were blocked due to a new embargo on arms shipments. No State Department explanation was given. President Calles then ordered a one year halt on importing war materiel into Mexico.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Calles
Douglas Airplane Manufacturing Company
Los Angeles
State Department
Callies
American Admiral Lands Marines as Nicaragua Crisis Intensifies
The report states Admiral Latimer landed bluejackets at Rio Grande Bar and set course for Puerto Cabezas, as Nicaragua’s conservative president Adolfo Díaz seeks US intervention amid Libera movement led by Sasca. Mexico’s Calles government is accused of arming Sasca supporters, worsening tensions along the eastern coast.
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Calles
Mexico
United States
Puerto Cabezas
Honduran
Latimer
Washington
Rio Grande Bar
Dutch enters golf open after 1919 game-fix claim
Fresno reports Hubert B. Leonard known as Dutch says he will enter the Los Angeles $10,000 golf open in January. He previously accused Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker of conspiring to throw a 1919 ball game.
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Fresno
Cal
Hubert B
Dutch) Leonard
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Los Angeles
Emperor Yoshihito Dies. Hirohito Becomes Ruler of Japan
Emperor Yoshihito dies of pneumonia at 1:25 a m. Crown Prince Hirohito, regent since 1921, ascends as Japan's 124th emperor. Reports show extreme decline with high fever and rapid pulse. official bulletins note grave condition and imminent death.
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Tokyo
Yoshihito
Japan
Hirohito
Frisco First Arrival at Vera Cruz in Pan American Flight
The San Francisco, crewed by Captain Ira C. Baker and Lieutenant M. D. Fairchild, led the U S Army Pan American goodwill flying expedition arriving over Vera Cruz after a Tampico takeoff difficulty. The squadron had been delayed. crowds had thinned by the time they landed at 8 30 p m.
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Vera Cruz
San Francisco
Ira C. Baker
M. D. Fairchild
United States Army
Tampico
Bay
Baker
Herbert A. Dargue
Aerial Expedition Postponed to Vera Cruz by Mechanical Issues
Mechanical problems forced Major Dargue to delay the Pan American Good Will flight to Vera Cruz. The San Francisco, crewed by Captain Baker and Lieutenant Fairchild, proceeded to Vera Cruz while four other planes circled Tampico and returned to Huasteca. A broken oil pump on the St. Louis hindered progress. spare parts were shipped and expected to be installed.
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Tampico
Dargue
Vera Cruz
San Francisco
Baker
Fairchild
Huasteca
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
San Antonio
West Side Drug Store Owner Held Shotgun Sheriff Raid Ties Dr Hodge
West Monroe doctor Dr W J Hodge was arrested on a whiskey possession charge after a morning raid on Hodge Drug Store at 119 Trenton Street. Deputies found about three gallons of illicit whiskey in a five gallon container in a rear, high corner of the store. District Attorney filed a bill of information and bond was set at 500 dollars.
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W. J. Hodge
Hodge
Trenton Street
West Monroe
Milton Coverdale
D. L. Roper
Clyde Mitchell
David Garrett
Dr. Hodge
Mitchell
E. F. Craighead
Filhiol Street
New Orleans
Craighead
Caighead
Sheriff's Office
L. Roper
Record Rainfall Hits Monroe Area Holidays
Monroes area endured the heaviest rain of the season with 3.11 inches reported by Kate Key of the Weather Bureau. Rain began after 2 a.m. and continued, hindering holiday shopping as roads became muddy and traffic slowed. Weather forecasts predict a colder, partly cloudy Christmas Eve and day.
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Monroe
Louisiana
Kate Key
United States Weather Bureau
Ouachita
Police Relief Fund receives donations from local firms
Superintendent of Police H. D. Apgar thanks Louisiana Bottling and Monroe Furniture for cash gifts totaling 1100 to the Police Relief Fund. He explains the fund operates year round to aid officers and families in illness and hardship. The fund is not a strict Christmas fund, but firms contribute before Christmas every year. Gulf Hills club opens Mississippi season with a Christmas exhibition featuring Walter Hagen James Wilson against Eddie Murphy Gunner Nelson on December 25 in Biloxi.
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H. D. Apgar
Louisiana Bottling Company
Monroe Furniture Company
Apgar
Biloxi
Miss
Gulf Hills Club
Mississippi
Walter Hagen
James Wilson
Eddie Murphy
Gunner Nelson
Theory of Murder Dropped After Finding Shortage
Danville Illinois December 24 county authorities ruled out murder or self harm in the disappearance of Charles Henderson prominent local businessman after auditors found a cash shortage of 24000 to 25000 in the Central Grocery Company books where he served as general manager. The audit by Scott and Barnett Louisville accountants was disclosed to county attorney Add Lanier who said a warrant for Hendersons arrest would be issued immediately.
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Danville
Charles Henderson
Central Grocery Company of
Scott and Barnett
Louisville
Lanier
Henderson
News-Star Announces Christmas Holiday Break
The News-Star will not publish tomorrow as the staff observes the annual Christmas holiday. The decision follows the familiar practice giving the entire News-Star force a full holiday.
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Star Force
News-Star
Good Fellows Last Call Aids Needy In Monroe 1926
The Good Fellows urge last day donations to aid the Monroe Welfare Association and ensure a merry Christmas for the city. The fund stands at 1690.20 with several donors listed and a reminder to report unserved cases to Miss Josephine McNally at 446. The Monroe Welfare rooms show extensive preparations for domestic needs including clothing and furniture.
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News-Star
Monroe Welfare Association
City Hall
Josephine McNally
Steve Lennon
Georgia Tucker School
Ralph C. Wright
W. M. Henry
Mary O'Kelly
River Stage Readings by City and River
The report lists water stages for rivers with readings at Memphis Vicksburg New Orleans Shreveport Alexandria and Camden. Increases range from 0 to 8 percent with several stations showing rises and others stationary or unchanged.
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Mississsippi
Memphis
Vicksburg
News Orleans
RED
Shreveport
Alexandria
Ouachita
Camden
Moares
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Plonel Green
DRY Force
City High School
U.S
Assciated Press
Mikado
Hayama
Frisco
West Side
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