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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1921

Page

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U S Urges Civilized Rules In Submarine Wars

Washington probes future submarine warfare rules as American delegates push the Root resolution. Britain supports the stance while France Japan and Italy seek referral to experts. Debate delays action on limiting submarine use and tonnage amid an arms conference impasse.

Associated Press Washington Arms Conference Naval Committee Great Britain Naval Committee of Japan Conference Committee On

Burch Dementia Praecox Testimony Highlights California Murder Trial

Dr. Charles L. Allen testified for more than five hours that Arthur C. Burch likely suffers from dementia praecox in the paranoid form. He cited judgment deterioration and indicated Burch could misperceive the severity of the charges while showing potential planning and cunning in the Kennedy slaying near Los Angeles.

Burch California Los Angeles Calif Arthur C. Burch Charles L. Allen Allen Arthur Burch J. Belton Kennedy Madalynnne Okenehai Belton Kennedy Dr. Allen Kennedy Louise Mabel Wilson Quenchain Obenchain

Monroe Officials Outline 1922 Progress Plans

Mayor Arnold Bernstein told Monroe Rotary Club the city will push major projects in 1922 including a $400,000 school bond election and completion of north and south side school buildings. He cited a new six room North Monroe school, a planned East-West traffic bridge campaign, incinerator and sewer work, and streetcar line extensions. Ouachita Parish plans a $1,000,000 road program with surveys for the Monroe Calhoun road. Parish Police Jury President John M. Breard Jr. noted the era’s vast road-building drive. Chamber of Commerce Secretary S. M. Collins voiced strong faith in Monroe’s growth and new commercial and industrial plans.

Arnold Bernstein Monroe Bernstein Theuachita West Monroe DeSiard John M. Breard, Jr Ouachita Parish Ouachita Monroe-Calhoun Breard M. Collins Monroe Chamber of Commerce

Oil Flowing in Ouachita River Sparks Monroe Rumors

Reports claim the Ouachita River from Monroe to D Arbonne carries oil with bursts near El Dorado. Investigations seek source among Union Morehouse and Ouachita parishes as people discuss wells near D Arbonne and El Dorado. Some claim backers capped wells, others warn of threats pending official inquiry.

Monroe Ouachita D’arbonne Union Morehouse Quachita el Dorado Fields Monroe Gas Field el Dorado Ouachita River Union Parish Geil D'Arbonne Lumber and Oil Company George Baird Shreveport Robert Randle Randle D’arbonne Company Mon

Webb Negro Arrest For Assault And Shooting On Winnsboro Road

Jesse Webb, a negro, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff D L Roper on a charge of assault on Smith Nelson, a negro, and shooting with intent to kill Nelson on the Winnsboro road.

Jesse Webb D.L. Roper Smith Nelson Nelson Winnsboro

Gas main break risks city gas supply near Hope

A report says gas mains supplying Little Rock area are broken near Hope, likely cutting city gas. The outage would also affect Pine Bluff Hot Springs and several smaller communities.

Little Rock Hope Pine Bluff Hot Springs

Park Deer Attack Injures Attendant in Monroe Park

Frank Savanah a Black attendant at the Monroe ecological park was mauled after a buck charged him yesterday afternoon. Bystanders rushed to help and the deer then attacked the rescuers before Savannah escaped into the timber with the men driving it off.

Frank Savanah Monroe Savanah Savannah

Bomb Makers of Portugal Occupy Labor Building

Two killed and five wounded in Lisbon from a bomb blast believed linked to a factory in the general confederation of labor building. Police arrests follow as authorities maintain order amid fear of further violence.

Portugal Associated Presa Lisbon Lisbon General Confederation of

Monroe Kiwanis Elects Officers at Annual Session

The Monroe Kiwanis Club met at Hotel Monroe and elected officers for the coming year led by President Percy Sandel with vice presidents L N Larche and S M McReynolds. Reports praised club work and outlined plans including a bond election for a courthouse and jail.

Monroe Kiwanis Club Hotel Monroe Percy Sandel L. N. Larche S. M. McReynolds T. O. Brown Thomas E. Wright C. H. McHenry J. M Boy Scout Committee C. F. Kramer Monroe Chamber of Commerce Boy Scout Movement Kiwanis Club Boy Scout Alexandria Monroe Sandel Wright Ralph Baldwin

Tax Suits Before Judge Odom Seek Levy Halt

In Sixth District court Judge Fred M. Odom hears exceptions in suits by I Baer & Cot Munholddand Danwitz and others against Arscessor Joe Hanna seeking to restrain the assessor from taxing notes and accounts receivable for 1921. The filing argues tax acts effective January 1 1922 require party inclusion. The state tax commission also seeks no cause of action against Stubbs case and decisions are pending as trials proceed today.

Fred M. Odom Sixth District Court J. B. Dawkins I. Baer & Cot Munholddand-Danwitz Arscessor Joe Hanna Dawkins Louisiana Tax Commission Tax Commission State Tax Commission Guy Stubbs Commission Stubbs Odom

Monroe Gas Line Report Submitted to Governor Parker

Commissioner Alexander of the state conservation Department filed the first survey report on the cost of a Monroe to New Orleans gas pipeline. It covers potential pipeline routes and consumption estimates and will be sent to the legislature in spring for possible constitutional amendments enabling state construction if private capital does not proceed.

Baton Rouge Alexander State Conservation Department Monroe New Orleans

Louisiana moves against Pullman fare surcharge

The Louisiana Railroad Commission plans to institute proceedings against the Pullman company to show cause why a fifty percent surcharge on regular Pullman fare should not be abolished in the state. London reports many Irish correspondents favor a peace treaty with ratification likely after Dail Eireann reconvenes.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Railroad Commission Pullman Company London Ireland Dail Eireann

Monroe Court Finishes Record Fine For Shootout

William Buford, a negro, was fined $200 plus costs for drawing and displaying a dangerous weapon and $150 plus costs for carrying concealed weapons on a state charge. He must serve city prison time until May 1923, a likely Monroe record.

William Buford Monroe Charles Schulze Buford Clarence Lee

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