Oklahoma Governor backs Okmulgee judge in bank case
Oklahoma Governor Robertson defends Superior Judge H R Christopher for dismissing the grand jury probing the defunct Bank of Commerce. He says delaying the report would hinder settlement and criticizes recalls by mob pressure. The scene shifts to Monroe where Rev Frank Tripp sermons praise the Ku Klux Klan, urging lawful action and moral reform.
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Okmulgee
Quase
Heecutive
KKK
Oklahoma
Christopher
Associated Press
Okla
Grand
Bank of Commerce
Chrispher
Robertson
Deuna
Chicago
Citizens’ Mass
Frank Tripp
First Baptist Church of
Monroe
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Tripp
DeSiard
St. John Streets
Ku Klux Klan
Juachita
Opium Ring Held Responsible For Taylor Murder
Los Angeles February 27 police say most leads in the William Desmond Taylor murder have failed and focus shifts to Edward Sands. A confessed drug addict in county jail alleges an opium ring urged him to settle a score after Taylor, visiting a screen star, encountered a suspected peddler at the star’s back door. The story continues on page six.
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William Taylor
Los Angeles
Associated Press
William Desmond Taylor
Edward F. Sands
Taylor
Butler
Calif
William D. Taylor
Underworld
Page Six
Farm Bureau drive expanding across North Louisiana
A North Louisiana Farm Bureau organizer reports that Harry F. Kapp will tour the region visiting Ouachita Morehouse and Madison parishes to assist forming parish units. The aim is to unite local units into a strong state organization and transform agriculture into a stable profitable industry through coordinated effort and resources.
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North Parishes
N. Louisiana
A. L. Smith
Coach Farm Bureau
Baton Rouge
North Louisiana
Harry F. Kapp
Monroe
Smith
Kapp
Ouachita Parsh
Morehouse
Iceland
Special election in Bastrop on bonds for water and power plants
A Bastrop special election tomorrow seeks voter approval to issue 45000 bonds to build a combined water and electric light and power plant. The bonds carry 5 percent interest, mature in forty years, with principal due later. Local leaders expect passage as town grows beyond its current facilities.
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Bastrop
NDS
Bast
Trop
Fish Market Partner Fined Over Hood Law Violation
Tra Pollard, operator of a Seventh Street fish market, was arrested yesterday for possessing seven half pints of whiskey in violation of Hood law. Pollard pleaded guilty in city court and was fined 112.50 by Judge Charles Schulze. His business partner was arrested previously on a Hood law charge.
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Tra Pollard
DeSiard
Dams
Wry, Ham and Thompson
Pollard
Charles Schulze
Majestic Drug Store Robbed of Morphine and Opioids
The Majestic Drug Store was robbed of $26 worth of morphine opium and other opiates late Sunday night. The thief entered through a rear window using an electrician's pliers and chisel left behind as clues. A drug addict is suspected.
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Majestic
President Harding Signals Reservation Accord But Won’t Push Ratification
White House discussions on the four power treaty leave President Harding appearing to accept pending reservations yet refrain from further action on ratification. He has indicated concern but will not intervene to advance the pact.
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Washington
White House
Harding
Concert Tonight by Glee Club of State University
The Louisiana State University Glee Club performs at Central High School tonight. Eighteen senior members will present a varied program including a vocal solo by A. L. Batten and a saxophone number by R. S. Simons, with J. F. Waymouth as accompanist. W. T. Bennett will give a five minute talk.
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Louisiana State University Glee Club
Central High School
United States
Nashville
Music Supervisors
A. L. Batten
Philadelphia
R. S. Simons
Tiger Quartet
J. F. Waymouth
W. T. Bennett
J. P. Smith
Glee Club
New Company Plans Backed For Richland Agriculture
The G. L. Compton Company Incorporated has secured its charter to conduct general farming and planting in Richland Ouachita and other parts of Northeastern Louisiana and to engage in general merchandising. Capital stock is $25,000, 250 shares at $100 each. Directors include G. L. Campton president Wayne Campton vice president and Furman C. Campton secretary treasurer.
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G. L. Compton Company, Incorporated
Richland
Ouachita
Louisiana
G. L. Campton
Wayne Campton
Furman
C. Campton
Richland Parish to Advertise $70,000 Road Bonds
The Richland parish police jury will at its next session take steps to advertise for the sale of $70,000 in bonds of the first road district of the parish to raise funds for building roads in that district.
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Richland Parish
Monroe Jews Raise Five Thousand for Poland Relief
The Jewish community in Monroe reports a $5000 donation for relief of Polish Jews and others in Europe. Organizers plan to augment the fund and anticipate further success in the campaign.
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Poland
Monroe
Robbery Report From Sterlington Area Sunday
S. D. Owens a white man was held up and robbed by two white men between Sterlington and Phillips Station Sunday night. He told Monroe police they snatched $100 from his pocket before he could resist and then fled.
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D. Owens
Sterlington
Phillips Station
Owens
Monroe
Plan for a Monroe park to advertise natural gas resources
City officials consider creating a small park near the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific tracks in Monroe to advertise natural gas resources. Suggestions include a pergola with an open fireplace fueled by gas and a wide display of local resources to attract travelers and promote the region as the "greatest gas field in the world."
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Worth Walnut Street
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
Monroe
Little “Park
Monroe Territory
Hernstein
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific
Ates
Auto Licenses Due March 1 Campaign Against Delinquents
Licenses on automobile tags are due March 1 and District Attorney David I. Garrett warns delinquents will be charged on and after March 3. Police ordered to arrest after the date set with a general campaign in city and parish.
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David I. Garrett
Sheriff's Posse Nabs White Mule Sellers Near West Monroe
James Gardner and James Brown, described as negroes, were arrested by Sheriff Arthur Grant and deputies after a lengthy fair. They were captured just outside West Monroe and jailed to await trial for alleged sale of white mule.
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James Gardner
James Brown
Arthur Grant
Milton Coverdale
C. D. Meredith
W. S. Upton
West Monroe
Renewed Drilling Set For Deeper Sand In El Dorado Field
Renewed activity will begin in the El Dorado field in early spring after a government geological report indicates another producing sand below the current level. Geologists say the deeper sand could be larger than present production and leases are already being made to drill it. If confirmed Union county may see output double from 50,000 barrels a day as weather allows further development.
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Monroe
DeSiard Street
Nazareth
Ouachita
EL Dorado
Monroe Investors
United States
Nacatech
Union County
High Court Rules Federal Rail Fare Regulation Within States
Washington February 27 Supreme Court sustains lower courts ruling that federal law governs railroad passenger fares inside a state. The decision prevents the Wisconsin Railroad Commission from blocking the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad from raising passenger rates as approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Mexia
Tex
Oklahoma City
Baptist Church
Orh Welhome
Schulze
Majestic Drug Store
Glee Club of State University
Richland Agri
S. D. Owens
Sheriff’s Posse
High Court
Weaks Supply Co
Masonic Temple
Cook
Temple Annex
Grand Lodge
Leon Cohn
Monroe Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
J. M. Cobb
F. B. Surgaine
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