Republicans Move on Soldiers Bonus Bill in House Ways and Means
Washington reports Chairman Fordney set a deadline for draft completion as GOP Ways and Means members push the soldiers bonus bill amid debate over cash payments and funding. A split over a sales tax remains unresolved as discussions continue.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Monroe Officials Pass Bond Election for Two School Buildings
Monroe commission approved a special election on March 28 to decide on a $400,000 school bond issue. Bonds retire existing general fund bonds and cover $200,000 more to complete two school buildings, one north and one south. City officials expect the measure to pass.
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Commission Council of
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Monroe Military Company Leases Armory Building Site
Ouachita National Bank leases to the adjutant general of Louisiana for 750 per month for 24 months the east half of the second floor of the Washington and Walnut streets building to be used as an armory for the Monroe military company. Mrs Zola Young Love sells Lot 29 Layton second addition for 3500 with 984 40 paid in cash.
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Ouachita National Bank
Adjutant General of the State of
Louisiana
Indicted Georgia Johnson Case Challenged as Unconstitutional
Attorneys Dawkins and Dawkins challenge the Act No 39 from the 1921 extra session as unconstitutional arguing the act contains provisions beyond its title and is broader than its stated object, violating the state constitution which requires a law to serve a single defined purpose. The State v George Johnson concerns intoxicating liquors and possession.
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George Johnson
Bastrop to Hold February 28 Election on Water and Light Bonds
Bastrop voters will decide on issuing $45,000 in forty year bonds for water and light plant improvements. The plan includes a new engine generator three and a half times current capacity, wiring and poles, two miles of six inch water mains, fire plugs, pump, artesian well and reserve basin to extend service, enhance fire protection and accommodate growth. The project total is estimated at $44,873.
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Bastrop
Carbon Plant Construction Resumes Amid Export Demand Surge
Work on carbon black plants for Southern Carbon Company and H. M. Huber Company, Brooklyn, at Swartz in Ouachita parish, has resumed after a pause. The mills will push to rapid completion after receiving conservation department permission. Officials note robust trade prospects and a likely revival of European demand as export orders pick up.
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H. M. Huber Company
Ink Manufacturers of
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Swartz
Ouachita Parish
Department of Conservation
Europe
A. E. Campbell Opens Monroe Branch Office
A. E. Campbell of New Orleans, longtime shaming and heating contractor for the Ouachita National Bank building, opens a Monroe branch in the Ouachita Bank building. The firm’s bank experience signals capacity for local projects and the News-Star notes potential for substantial local work.
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New Orleans
Ouachita National Bank
Monroe
Ouachita Bank
News-Star
Former Sandin Chief Longs To Return To Game On Border
Francisco Villa, former bandit chief, asks permission to lead his men against General Rosario Hernandez amid reported rebellion in Chihuahua. Acting War Secretary Serrano says no US alarm. rebels near boundary are not a threat to Juarez. few desperadoes in Chihuahua avoid federal units. Puebla deputies hold session under federal protection while rival faction operates in San Marcos. each side claims sole legislative authority.
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Farm Bureau Holds Meeting in City Today
Percy Sandel T Flournoy S M Collins Mrs Jewell McQuiller B M Jackson A L Smith and others delivered strong addresses on agricultural development at the Ouachita Farm Bureau gathering in City Hall. The organization, perfected at Monroe a week ago, seeks to advance local farming interests as a major step forward.
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T. E. Flournoy
S. M Collins
Jewell McQuiller
B. M. Jackson
A. L. Smith
Ouachita Farm Bureau
Monroe
Landis Resigns to Become Baseball Commissioner
Chicago February 18 Federal Judge Kenesaw Landis announced his resignation from the bench to devote full time to the baseball commissioner post. The resignation takes effect March 1 after pressure from Senator Dial and controversy over the Willie Dalton bank robbery case.
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Kenesaw Landis
Gulfport Picked for Kiwanis District Meet in August
Gulfport Mississippi was unanimously chosen as the meeting place for the Louisiana and Mississippi Kiwanis district convention, set for August. The decision was made during a trustees meeting in Vicksburg on February 18.
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Services at Grace Church on Sexagesimae Sunday
Grace Church at Oak and St. John streets offers Holy Eucharist at 7 30 a m Church School 9 30 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon 11 a m Evensong and Address 7 30 p m The choir sings at both services Simpler Te Deum and Ed Shumway will solo In morning sermon The Sower from the day gospel In night service the rector continues Henry Lth and the English Church Monroe residents invited to attend
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St. John Streets
Ed Shumway
Henry Lth
Monroe
Local engineer drafts plans for Ouachita roads project
Ouachita Parish Police Jury may seek bids to build three miles of highway from Ebercoe to the Caldwell line linking with Caldwell parish hard surface roads and several bridges. A loop road around Monroe’s northern edge is planned along with concrete bridges at Fairbanks and Breard shingle mill. Parish Engineer Daigre prepares specifications for a $25,000 plus project under a $1.5 million road bond issue approved two years ago.
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Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Ebercoe
Ouachita- Caldwell Line
Caldwell Parish
Fairbanks
Breard Shingle Mill
Bosco Postmaster Sells 80 Acres to Oil Man for 6400
Postmaster F E Cook of Bosco sells eighty acres in Ouachita parish Swenson subdivision to Richard Hansen head of Hansen Syndicate for 6400. Hansen, a Chicago contractor and oil man, drilled a 3000 foot well in Bosco but no oil yet.
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Bosco
Richard Hansen
Hansen Qi
Swenson
Ouachita Parish
Hansen
Chicago
Ouachita
Sands Offered Immunity to Clear Taylor Murder Case
In Los Angeles on February 18 district attorney Thomas Lee Woolwine promised Edward F. Sands immunity from embezzlement charges if Sands proves his innocence in the murder of film director William Desmond Taylor and helps untangle the case. The offer was conveyed in a letter to Ed Sands.
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Taylor
Woolwine
Butler
Sands
Los Angeles
William Desmond Taylor
Thomas Lee Woolwine
Architect Smith Wins Gibsland High School Plans Contract
J W Smith, a Monroe architect, was awarded the Gibsland high school plans and specifications contract after a fire destroyed the existing building. The two story brick campus will include a 600 seat auditorium and modern facilities, with an estimated cost of 55 000 to 60 000 dollars. The award followed a rapid post fire meeting, marking a record for efficiency in the region.
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Gibsland
J. W. Smith
Monroe
Gibsland High School
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