Hoover named for commerce as cabinet talk centers on Davis
Reports from St Augustine and New York indicate Herbert Hoover and John J Davis are near selection for cabinet posts with Hoover eyed for commerce and Davis for labor. A southern pick and Edwin Denby for navy are noted as likely later choices while formal offers await exchange.
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Erbert Hoover
MO. J. Davis
Associated Press
St. Augustine
Herbert Hoover
John J. Davis
Pennsylvania
Harding
Edwin Denby
Detroit
Departent of
Commerce
Hoover
Davis
Navy
Denby
Congress
Marine Corps
Street Car Overturns After Hitting Telephone Pole
Lee Avenue Street Railway Car No. 24 driven by Motorman R. Newman left the track on Jackson Street at 8 30 pm. The car struck a telephone post and overturned with no passengers aboard. Newman suffered only minor scratches as the car landed across the street in front of J C Ammans residence.
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Lee Avenue
Municipal Street Railway Company
R. Newman
Jackson Street
Newman
J.C. Ammans
Monroe Dramatic Club to Take Over Lyceum Course
The Monroe Dramatic Club and patrons agreed to assume management of the Free Lyceum course for winter. A committee led by E. L. Neville with C. H. McHenry G. B. Cooley Leon Hammonds and J Arthur Smith and several others will oversee the program. A $1500 course has been contracted and is expected to attract strong community interest. Miss Schmidt of the Dixie Lyceum course provided a reading and spoke to members after the business session.
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Monroe Dramatic Club
Lyceum
Monroe
Thur Smith
Mesdames Abe Arent
Elmer Richards
Frances Major
Mooroe
U S Demands Equal Chances in Mandate Territories
The United States government has sent a formal note to the League of Nations demanding equal opportunities in mandate territories for all allied and associated nations. The note, announced by the State Department, mirrors a prior note sent to Britain in November.
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U. S
Associated Press
Paris
American State Department
League of Nations
Council of the League of Nations
State Department
Body of Youth Found In Ouachita River Near Monroe
The body of Charles Lee's son, a youth under 21 who drowned crossing a bayou in December, was recovered from the Ouachita River at Ouachita City. Report by J B Brashear notes the recovery was made by W J Jones. Brashear also reports a hold-up at Union Saw Mill Camp where a Black man robbed another of 565 dollars.
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Charles Lee
Ouachita
Ouachita City
J. B. Brashear
Monroe
Texas Company
Brasher
Union
Spiritual Regeneration Speech by Frank H. Leonard in City
Frank H. Leonard of Boston spoke at the City School Auditorium on Christian Science healing. Introduced by J W Tremaine, Leonard recounted an incurable illness and described his healing through faith, praising Mrs Eddy and the religion’s principles.
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Frank H. Leonard
The
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Leonard
J.W. Tremaine
Tremaine
Phyiseamn
Galilee
Mrs. Eddy
Christian Science
God
Christ Jesus
Government surtax on seven states hinges on attorney general ruling
Government officials say the $1 million surtax reduction depends on a court decision about how property is divided between husband and wife for income tax purposes under community laws in states including Louisiana. Congress stays in session despite Washington's birthday as immigration limits are set. Henry Starr, an outlaw, is dying after a bank robbery attempt in Harrison Arkansas last Friday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Attorney General
Louisiana
Harrison
Ark
Henry Starr
People’s National’ Bank
Monroe Man Arrested in Midville Georgia
George Kosorok formerly of Monroe was arrested in Midville on a charge connected to a $90 pay check drawn on the Louisiana Savings Bank and Trust Company of Monroe. The prisoner agreed to return to Monroe without requisition, and Sheriff Grant will depart tonight to retrieve him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kosorok
Monroe
Midville
Louisiana Savings Bank ‘and Trust Company
Moroe
Grant
Alabama Coal Strike Ends After Agreement
Montgomery, Feb 22 The Alabama coal strike ended today as guardsmen were withdrawn and operators and the union reached a settlement by agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Associated Press
Montgomery
Alabama Lynch Case Not Pressed in Hamilton
The state case against Sergeant Stephens and eight National Guard members over the William Baird lynching was not pressed at today’s court session and Stephens’ trial ended abruptly. New murder indictments will be sought by warrants served on Stephens and all defendants. A special grand jury is to convene this week.
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Associated Press
Hamilton
Ala
Stephens
National Guard of
Alabama
William Baird
First Baptist church plans $75 000 annex and community center
A Monroe church leading a drive to build a $75 000 Sunday School annex and community center will launch the project Sunday under Rev. Frank Tripp. The plan includes a gymnasium library reading rooms and work departments governed by the Baptist Educational secretary. CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX
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Baptist Educational Secretary
Monroe
First Baptist Church of
Frank Tripp
First Baptist Church
West Monroe Baptist Institute Opens With 140 Attend
The Twin City Union hosts the B Y P U and Sunday School Institute at West Monroe public school auditorium. About 140 attendees filled classrooms for courses, with the Junior section split into two classes. Dr Virgin of Amarillo, Texas, spoke on The Lie of Liberty and returns tonight for The Lie of Democracy as plans for Washington’s birthday are honored.
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Twin City Union
West Monroe
J. B. Moseley
Arkansas
Shreveport
Moseley
South
Virgin
First Baptist Church
Amarillo
Texas
Rendeavor
Washington
Dr. Virgin
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Coney
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Coke County
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