Minors to Meet Again in January
Chicago reports a new push for a third party movement in organized baseball after minor leaguers notified the big five of their stance on the modified draft. President Mike Sexton of Rock Island will convene league executives and club owners January 9 at French Lick Springs Indiana to discuss the modified draft and the major minor agreement.
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Chicago
Dallas
French Lick Springs
Indiana
Mike Sexton
Rock Island
American Association
Baptist pastor fills regular appointment in Marion
Rev. B C Smith of Bernice, pastor of the Baptist church, filled in his regular appointment here last Sunday. The B Y P A gave a Christmas program at the Baptist Church Sunday night. Born to Mr and Mrs Otto Pate on the 15th a boy. The Methodist Sunday school will present a Christmas program at the church Friday night. Miss Florence Landers returns December 23 from LSU Normal to spend the holidays with her mother.
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Baptist Church
Otto Pate
Methodist Sunday School
Methodist Church
Florence Landers
Louisiana State Normal
L. W. Landers
Miss Armstrong Returns From Texas Brief Visit
Miss Margaret Armstrong is back home for Christmas vacation with her agents. She has been stationed at Vernon Texas for months, heading the health unit laboratory and earning an impressive record there. She will leave Sunday night to resume her duties in Vernon.
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Margaret Armstrong
Vernon
Texas
Miss Armstrong
Police Court Docket Includes Traffic Fines and Drunk and Disorderly
The court records show C W Bickham fined 5 dollars or 6 days for traffic, Shelton Bailey 7.50 or 12 days, Abraham Ruth a negro fined 15 dollars or 15 days for drunk and disorderly conduct. Hood bill on behalf of city 15 dollars or 15 days and on state 15 dollars or 15 days. Ed Owens a negro 25 dollars or 25 days for drunk and disorderly and for drawing and displaying a dangerous weapon 100 dollars or 100 days. Elijah Black a negress drawing and displaying a dangerous weapon 25 dollars or 25 days.
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C. W. Bickham
Shelton Bailey
Abraham Ruth
Hood Bill
Ed Owens
Elijah Black
Building Boom Follows War With Mixed Business Trends
New York December 24 Building enterprise expanded since World War I yet felt swings in business prosperity. Residential construction rose more than other building sectors while industrial building remained extensive but sensitive to ups and downs in 1921 1923 and 1924. Prices and wages shifted with costs and values for contracts across 27 to 36 states and manufacturing output.
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Associated Press
New York
National Industrial Conference Board
United States Department of Commerce
Bureau of Labor Statistics
F. W. Dodge Corporation
Department of Commerce
Record prison sentence holder Buchmann and past robberies
Berlin reports Herr Buchmann aged 37 a vaudeville performer turned first story man holds a 211 year sentence after a 1921 robbery case. He had 600 prior robberies totaling 208 years and the judge added three more years as a final penalty.
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Berlin
Herr Buchmann
Buchmann
Marriage Licenses Listed for White Hartsell and Others
White Hartsell W Soard of Little Rock wed Doris Richmond of Monroe. Wilbur Dudley of West Monroe marries Theda Armstrong of Colson. For classified ads phone 228 or vu4.
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White Hartsell W. Soard
Little Rock
Doris Richmond
Monroe
Wilbur Dudley
West Monroe
Theda Armstrong
Colson
London Women Adopt Apache Hat Fad
London fashion notes describe a widespread hat trend among women, with many adopting the apache shape. Styles range from a tam-o'-shanter like fit with a side pull to reveal an eyebrow, to helmet inspired designs and a skull hat with a veil, all aimed at a youthful look.
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London
Tennis Stars From France Meet Defeat
Philadelphia report details France's tennis stars suffering a defeat in a December 24 match. The article notes performances and key players, highlighting the outcome for the visiting French competitors.
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France
Tennis stars Borotra Brugnon Boussus head to Chicago after setback
Jean Borotra Jacques Brugnon and Christian Boussus faced their first loss on the world tour as they headed to Chicago. William Tilden and R Norris Williams beat them at the Penn A C, with Tilden defeating Borotra 7 5 6 4 and Alonso overcoming Brugnon 12 10 3 6 1. Tilden and Williams also won doubles over Borotra and Brossus 7 5 6 4.
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Jean Borotra
Jacques Brugnon
Christian Boussus
Chicago
William T. Tilden
R.norris
Wil
Liams
Manuel Alonso
Penn
A. C
Tilden
Borotra
Alonso
Brugnon
Williams
Brossus
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Chase-Amman
Louisiana
Fairbanks-Morse Home Light
E. R. Kiper CO
N. Grand St
Monroe Auto Top
Wood Street
Court House
Associated Prose
Yuletide
Alice Henry
Philadelphia
Twin City Hardware & Furniture Co., Inc
Merry Christmas
Dixie Bedding Company
Clouatre
North Third Street
W. E. Laborde
H. J. Clouatre
Monroe Electric Supply Co
Monroe, Louisiana
Fred Meyer
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