Ridge and MLAughnlin abandon Zachary deep test in Morehouse
Ridge and McLaughlin announce the Zachary No. 1 well near Jones in Morehouse Parish is abandoned after vandals dumped junk into the hole. The loss is reported at about 75000 dollars, ending a high oil excitement period as crews prepare to move on to other Northeastern Louisiana fields.
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Ridge
Mlaughlin
Zachary
Morehouse Parish
Southern Field
Louisiana
Oil and Gas Fraternity
McLaughlin
Morehouse
Jones
Arkansas Line
Oil
Ridge & McLaughlin
Arkansas
W. R
Roy) Ridge
Kansas City
P. H. McLaughlin
Oklahoma
Kansas
Mr. Ridge
Tonopah
Goldfield
Nevada
Ridge-Curtis
Jumbo
Monroe Gas Plans Attract Industry With Sliding Rates
Monroe Chamber of Commerce directors discussed a sliding scale for industrial gas rates to lure factories. Albert's Monroe program was endorsed, with a six member committee formed to guide development. They urged public talks on school needs and sought factory prospects through personal outreach and coordination with the chamber.
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Monroe
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
John M. Breard, Jr
F. C. Peters
L. P. Alexander
Abe Arent
J. J. Herring
George G. Weaks
Ouachita
Chamber of Commerce
Cross
Albert
Harding Surrounded by Inauguration Deluge of Suitors
AP reports from St. Augustine that President-elect Harding faces a flood of office seekers and hobby enthusiasts as inauguration nears. Despite a three week break and Marion conference shielding him, candidates press for patronage while Republicans await rewards after eight years. Harding returns from vacation in good spirits and sound health.
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Harding
St. Augustine
Marion
Pipeline syndicate reports three gas well locations in Morehouse parish
Locations for three gas wells are reported by Morris trustee in Morehouse parish fields. The New York syndicate behind the plans has purchased substantial land in Morehouse and Union parishes. Derricks are up at Tensas No 1 32-27-4 Meeks No 1 25-22-4 and Tensas No 2 365-22-4. No piping steps to New Orleans or Baton Rouge have been made yet.
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Morris
Morehouse Parish
New York Syndicate
Morehouse
Union Parishes
Tensas No. 1
Meeks No. 1
Tensas No. 2
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Monroe Chamber Unit Pledges Civic Boost for Natural Resources
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce junior board meets at headquarters Monday to launch a campaign to develop industrial potential. Under Allen D. Albert of Paris Ill the plan calls for carbon and gas firms to fund advertising of Monroe’s natural resources in trade publications.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Allen D. Albert
Paris
Ill
Fernandez Daniels Back From Trip Reports Oil Rate Increases
H. J. Fernandez traffic manager of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce returned from Memphis after February 7 and 8 hearings before Interstate Commerce Commission examiner John T Money. The examination concerned railroad rate increases from points east of the Mississippi and east of the Illinois Indiana line, ranging from one to four cents per 100 pounds. The hearing aimed to protect Louisiana shipping interests amid stall in oil and gas production.
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H. J. Fernandez
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Memphis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louisiana
Mississippi River
John T. Money
Constantine plans to drill 30 test wells
Special to Monroe News-Star reports El Dorado February 11. The oil field drama moves toward a climax as the Constantine and Armstrong No 3 comes online. Wells soon erupt like fireworks. Daniels claims 1000 barrels daily, though most operators estimate 200 to 250.
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Monroe News-Star
el Dorado
Daniels
Constantin
Armstrong
George Wells
Home Office
Famine Relief in China Aided by Mild Winter
Washington reports relief is foreseen for famine ravaging ten million Chinese. Julian Arnold American commercial attache at Peking says plans to check the famine and a mild winter should ease suffering in inland provinces.
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Washington
Julian Arnold
Peking
Indiana chief gives up black man to Indiana governor
Deputy Han dock of Worth county and Sylvester police chief Adams left for Crow Point Ind to transfer Mace Giddens a negro charged with murder whose extradition was granted by Gov McCray after a Georgia commissioner found he would receive an impartial trial.
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Associated Press
Sylvester
Handock
Worth County
Adams
Crow Point
Ind
Mace Giddens
Ouachita Relief Drive Praised As Final Appeal Nears
Superintendent E L Nevill received a commendation from Emile V Stier secretary of the Louisiana State committee of the European relief council for Ouachita parish efforts. The collection closes February 15 with a Louisiana quota of 60 000 children and funds falling short. Stier urges urgent appeal to save hungry children and asks every ten dollar gift to help.
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E. L. Nevill
Emile V. Stier
Louisiana
European Relief Council
Ouachita Parish
Hester challenges Smiths charge on cotton statistics
Col Henry G Hester secretary of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange and cotton statistics authority telegraphed Senator Smith of South Carolina urging a retraction of yesterday’s claim that cotton statistics are inaccurate Hester warned he would sue if not corrected and contested the statements.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Henry G. Hester
Suit Against Houston to Stop Future Loans to World Powers
A suit for an injunction seeks to bar Secretary Houston of the treasury from issuing any more loans to foreign governments. The action was filed in the district supreme court today by counsel for William Randolph Hearst in his capacity as a citizen.
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Houston
Washington
Treasury Department
District Supreme Court
William Randolph Hearst
Tornado Devastates Gardner Settlement Georgia
Montgomery reports clear weather but Georgia disaster area near Oconee bears a death toll around thirty with many killed or injured as a five mile long cyclone ravaged the Gardner settlement. Torrential rain accompanied the wind as responders seek to tally casualties.
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Georgia
Oconee
Gardner
Cumberland installs audible ringing system in local office
The Cumberland Telegraph and Telephone Co introduces an audible ringing switchboard in the local office, completing this week. Operators will simply say a number and connect, while callers hear the hum indicating ringing. The upgrade, costing thousands, will enable more telephones and improve state leading service in Louisiana.
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Cumberland
Cumberland Telegraph and Telephone Co
Louisiana
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Natural Gas Company
Fernandez Daniels
Trip
Chal Daniels
Mnaoa
Constantine
China
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Hoop la Minstrel
D. T. Miles
E. L. Jefferson
Hester
Smith
South Carolina
Montgomery
Alabama
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