Pope Election Underway as Sacred College Opens Ballots
In Rome the 53 cardinals of the Sacred College began voting to elect Benedict XVI's successor. Two ballots by 1 pm yielded no decisive majority. The conclave held in the Sistine Chapel with strict security and ceremonial rite continues, with four votes daily and smoke signals to announce progress.
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Benedict
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Sistine Chapel
Vatican
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Pauline Chapel
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Sala Regia
Monroe to form strong baseball team for next season
Local effort in Monroe plans a robust baseball association led by Happy Foreman with a nucleus of seasoned players including John Frierson Dick Talbert and Underwood among others. Practice set for Forsythe park next Sunday if weather allows as fans anticipate a competitive squad. Foreman aims to start preparations by February 15 ahead of the season.
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Monroe
Happy” Foreman
Jackson Baseball Club
John Frierson
Dick Talbert
New Orleans Baseball Club
Short Stop Underwood
New York Yankees
Phil Orpet
Houston
Lefty Hansen
Bloomington
Red Jocky McDermott
George Kircher
Jackson
Greenwood
Monroe Ball Club
Gold Smith
M. E. Coorgender
Shreveport Plans Bond for Gilstrap on Bogus Check Charge
A warrant from Shreveport reaches Monroe sheriff for the arrest of Charles Gilstrap, lumberman, on a $20.15 bogus check charge in Shreveport last November. Gilstrap was earlier arrested in Winnfield for a similar Monroe check. He faces trial in April in Monroe and will be turned over to Shreveport authorities afterward.
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Gilstrap
Monroe
Charles Gilstrap
Winnfield
Ouachita Grand Jury
Ouachita
Officers Return From Capital Meeting On Hood Bill Enforcement
District Attorney David J. Garrett and several Louisiana colleagues returned from a New Orleans conference with Attorney General A V Coco. They discussed enforcing the Hood bill to curb bootlegging and improve conditions, noting some parishes show progress while others lack arrests and rely on federal machinery. The group expects better statewide results as understanding grows.
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New Orleans
Mr. Garrett
A. V. Coco
Coco
United States
Daugherty
Arbuckle Manslaughter Trial Deliberations Enter Second Day
In San Francisco on February 3 the Roscoe C. Arbuckle manslaughter jury continued deliberations into a second day 36 hours after retirement. Juror Lee Dolson fell ill and was locked up overnight. Defense counsel warned of a possible third trial if the panel reached an impasse.
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San Francisco
Roscoe Arbuckle
Superior Court
Lee Dolson
Roscoe C. Arbuckle
Milton T. Cohen
Japan Accepts Part of China's Demands at Far Eastern Talks
At the Washington arms conference Japan offered to give up entirely group five of the 1915 demands in exchange for harmony. China is expected to respond with a statement that could end the Far Eastern negotiations, with plenary session decisions and a possible sine die adjournment.
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Manchuria
Mongolia
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Japan
Far Eastern Committee
Railroad Officials Visit This City
A. J. Chapman of New Orleans freight traffic manager for the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific railroad and H. E. Freund of Chicago northern freight agent were in Monroe yesterday on a railroad tour. They were optimistic about business prospects in North Louisiana and Mississippi. Washington the senate amendments to the allied debt refunding bill were accepted by the house and now go to the president who plans to appoint a commission to begin negotiations with debtors.
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Mississippi
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House
Jury Requests Transcript to Refresh Recollection in First Trial
The jury in the first trial asked for a complete transcript after hearing from jurors in the morning and afternoon. The request was made without the jurors appearing in court to refresh their memories on certain points.
Congress Acts Promptly on Muscle Shoals Lease Proposal
A Citizens committee in Ouachita parish, led by S. W. Pipes, searches rural areas for bandits linked to recent Bosco store robberies and uncovers a modern distillery on the Ben Williams place. Deputies seize the facility and arrest Hayward Gray on liquor charges. Congress receives Ford's lease proposal for Muscle Shoals, referring it to the House Military Affairs Committee for swift action.
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Muscle Shoals
Ouachita Parish
S. W. Pipes Mercantile Company
S. W. Pipes
John H. Childers
Fred Childers
Ben Williams Place
Milton Coverdale
D. L. Roper
Monroe
Hayward Gray
Marks Place
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Ala
Weeks
Senate
Gillett
Military Affairs Committee
Interstate Commerce Committee
Kahn
Military Committee
Engstrum
Frederick E. Engstrum
Mrs Crosley Not Now Under Arrest In Arson Case
Mrs M FE Crosby named by the Louisiana fire marshal as head of the so called arson trust and two other members of the quintet are not under arrest. They were taken in custody but refused to return to Louisiana and were released. Extradition will be necessary. Two other family members are charged in connection with the burning of five rooming houses. Mrs Crosby proclaims her innocence.
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Mendenhall Miss
M. FE. Crosby
Louisiana
Arson Trust
Harp Singers to headline Lyceum at Auditorium Tonight
The Free Lyceum group presents the Harp Singers a quartet of charming voices performing Italian street songs. Aimed at high entertainment standards by the Monroe Dramatic Club, the performance is free with reservations available at the City School.
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Monroe Dramatic Club
Milk for Health Campaign Aims at Children
Mrs. Mary Sue Gesell, district home demonstration agent, participates in a milk for health campaign to increase milk consumption among children. The effort centers on improving child health through daily milk intake.
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Mary Sue Gesell
Milk
Ouachita Parish Teachers Plan Fine Institute at School
Ouachita Parish Teachers' Association to hold a Saturday program at Ouachita Parish High School led by Dr. John Schreiber on school child hygiene. Speakers include Mrs. H. E. Hayes and Mrs. Willis Williams with a flower song performance by West Monroe second graders. Public invited.
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Ouachita Parish
Teachers’ Association
John Schreiber
Ouachita Health Unit
H. E. Hayes
Willis Williams
West Monroe School
Walla Higginbotham
Harris Sentenced to Penalty for Concubinage
Louisiana Supreme Court upholds the Monroe sixth district ruling in State v Frank Harris. Harris, a Monroe resident, begins a nine to twelve month penitentiary term after the court rejects the defense claim that concubinage cannot be charged on a specific date.
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Supreme Court
Louisiana State Supreme Court
Sixth District Court
Monroe
Harris
Arthur Grant
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