House Census Committee Back Siegel Plan For 483 Members
The House census committee voted to report the Siegel bill setting membership at 483, an increase of 48, with a constitutional amendment to cap future houses at 500. One representative per 218 979 inhabitants was set, no state losing, Louisiana and Mississippi no gains, while several southern states gain seats. Tinkham cited 3 000 to 4 000 blacks in his district and Massachusetts disenfranchisement estimates at 4 to 5 percent.
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House Census Committee
Louisiana
North Carolina
Texas
Tinkham
Congress
Mississippi
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Aswell
Massachusetts
Franco British Accord On German Disarmament
Paris Jan 6 Britain and France are in close accord on German disarmament and reparation. The British cabinet favors a grace period to disarm civil guards but insists allies demand immediate delivery of all secret processes for explosives and poison gas manufacture.
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Associated Press
Paris
Britain
France
London
Mafin
Germany
Small Fire in Monroe Causes Trivial Damage
The Monroe fire department was called to Harrison and Hall streets at 6 45 this morning. A gas stove blaze caused minor damage to a dwelling as firefighters quickly extinguished it.
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Monroe
Harrison and
Hall Streets
Monroe Grocery Company Elects Its Directorate
The annual stockholders meeting of the Monroe Grocer Company elected the same board for the coming year. Directors include R. J. Edwards of Oklahoma City, B. B. Handy, W. M. Washburn, L. R. Powers, and A. L. Green. Officers re elected: Edwards as president Handy as vice president Washburn as secretary treasurer.
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Monroe Grocer Company
R. J. Edwards
Oklahoma City
B. B. Handy
W. M. Washburn
L. R. Powers
A. L. Green
Two Fires Destroy Garage and Store in Marianna
In Marianna Arkansas two early morning fires destroyed a garage and a store building causing an estimated loss of 160000 dollars. Fire crews battled flames through dawn with damage reporting heavy and no injuries listed.
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Marianna, Ark
Joint session weighs Hamburg line abandonment request
The Louisiana Railroad Commission and the Arkansas Corporation Commission will meet in Shreveport tomorrow to hear Hamburg business interests oppose the proposed abandonment of a six mile Arkansas & Louisiana Missouri line from Rolfe Junction to Hamburg. The railroad seeks permission from the Interstate Commerce Commission to abandon and remove the tracks, though the line has been inactive for months.
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Hamburg
Louisiana Railroad Commission
The
Arkansas Corporation Commission
Shreveport
Arkansas & Louisiana Mis
Souri Railway
Rolfe Jgnction
Interstate Commerce Commission
No definite word from U S naval men in Hudson Bay voyage
Chochrane Ont January 6 definite word on the progress of three United States naval officers who were swept in a balloon from Rockaway New York to Hudson Bay territory remains unavailable. Trappers and Indian runners reported scant details from Moose Factory as rescue squads search two possible routes for their arrival expected tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Chochrane
Ont
United States Naval
Rockaway
N. Y
Hudson Bay Territory
Hudson Bay Company
Moose Factory
Minister Believed Dead Revived After Pounding
Rev. R. P. Fain a well known South Georgia preacher was declared dead at a ministers meeting in Valdosta. Fifteen minutes later another preacher revived him with energetic pounding. Acute indigestion is cited as the cause of his illness.
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Valdosta
R. P. Fain
South Georgia
Building Work Halted By City On Grand Street
The Meyer Brothers building at Grand and Grammont, leased by the Tidwell brothers, was condemned by the city. Tidwell brothers had planned four to five thousand dollars in improvements and had begun work exceeding one thousand dollars before condemnation due to wall condition.
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Grand Street
Meyer Brothers
Grand and
Grammont Streets
Tidwell Brothers
Dogs Quarantined In Gibson County Over Rabies
Tennessee officials declare an absolute dog quarantine in Gibson County due to rabies prevalence. Authorities cite the outbreak as the basis for the measure and warn residents to follow animal control directives.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Gibson County
State Department of Agriculture
Mail boat Pulitzer Missing in Alaska Strait
The United States mail boat Pulitzer with at least seven men aboard has been missing since December 15. Governor Riggs of Alaska informed Secretary Payne today that the vessel is lost in the straits of Shelikof.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Mail
Pulitzer
Straits of Shelikof
Alaska
Payne
Governor Riggs
Tax Payments In Ouachita Ramp Up
Ouachita sheriff's office reports rapid tax collections with over 140000 dollars gathered in eight days. Officials cannot provide exact poll tax totals but estimate about 2600 payments have been received.
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Ouachita
Sheriff's Office
Murder charge heads Sixth District court trial in Monroe
The case of Charles Collins, a prominent white planter, charged with the murder of his brother in law William Miller, will be the first trial when the Sixth District court meets in Monroe next Monday. Collins is jailed without bond. attorneys Briggs and McHenry represent the defendant. The murder is alleged to have occurred at the Collins home months ago.
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Charles Collins
William Miller
Sixth District Court
Monroe
Briggs and McHenry
Collins
Fred Odom
Sixth District
Odagma
Keller Sues Smith Motor Sales in Ouachita Court
Mrs E B Keller of Ouachita sues J P Smith doing business as Smith Motor Sales in Monroe Sixth District Court claiming a lease of 211 North Second Street on October 1 created $4026 in rent at $175 monthly, with all payments due. She seeks provisional seizure of furniture and judgment for the amount.
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E. B. Keller
Ouachita
J. P. Smith
Smith Motor Sales Company
Sixth District
Monroe
North Second Street
Weather Outlook Signs of Clouds and Warmer Patch
Tonight forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and warm temperatures. Friday is expected to be unsettled with variable conditions and potential showers.
Irish Leader Denies Sinn Fein Peace Overtures
Dublin reports Eamonn De Valera denies Sinn Fein peace overtures to England and says peace talks require equal footing with Britain. De Valera returns from America to lead Sinn Fein after Arthur Griffith's arrest. In Norfolk a special inquiry excludes Cork’s lord mayor Daniel O Callaghan and grants him parole on his own recognizance while a passport decision awaits.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Sinn Fein
England
The
Freeman’s Journal
de Valera
America
Arthur Griffith
Washington
Daniel O'Callaghan
Cork
Norfolk
O'Callaghan
State Department
Wilson
Monroe Post Office reports higher last quarter earnings than 1919
Postmaster John T. Bryant reports Monroe's last quarter ending December 31 1920 brought total postal receipts of 20578 95 up from 17910 96 a gain of 2667 99. He notes Christmas mail volume rose despite rearrangements keeping parcel post work less visible. October was strong, November weak, December improving.
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Monroe
John T. Bryant
Bryant
Postoffice
Fifth District Medical Society Semi-Annual Gathering
The Fifth District Medical Society holds a January 11 meeting at City Hall with Rabbi Harry Merfeld delivering the invocation. Program includes an oration by Dr. M. Wooten, medical talks on pyelitis and ureteral stones, prostatitis, tuberculosis, diphtheria lab findings, health officer remarks, and officer election.
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Fifth District Medical Society
Harry Merfeld
Temple B’nai Israel
W. Wooten
E. M. Williams
Gaines
Tallulah
O'Donnell
Monroe
A. G. McHenry
J. B. Vaughn
J. ©. Sarter
Rayville
GC. Mosely
A. E. Fisher
Chaudrant
J. Q. Graves
Harrel
Ruston
McKain
Jer Rouge
Revenue officers face tough task enforcing Prohibition
Paul Meyers, assistant commissioner of internal revenue, told the House appropriations committee that enforcing the Volstead act faces the toughest proposition. He urged a larger force and more funds to go after bootleggers, saying negotiable crooks are involved and the fight is against the worst elements.
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Internal Revenue
Associated Press
Washington
Paul Meyers
House Appropriations
Tee
Myers
West Side Citizen Arrested by Revenue Men in Moonshine Case
Taylor Ferguson of West Monroe was arrested by two revenue men on charges of illicit distillery and liquor. The still with large milk cans was moved to Ouachita courthouse. Ferguson, 55 or 60, lived near the traffic bridge and is a former V. S. & P. watchman. Preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner William O Kelly precedes federal grand jury appearance under bond.
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West Side
Taylor Ferguson
West Monroe
Ouachita Court House
Ferguson
United States
William O’kelly
Federal Grand Jury
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Monroe Grocery Company
Athens
Stefan Fatzens
Venizelos
Ontario
U. S
Matthew Adams
By Morris
Comgees
Sunny Tennessee
Quachita
Rotary Club
Dick Downes
Travis Oliver
Rotary
Dick Downs
Downs
Aubrey Haas
Mr. Oliver
President Means
Means
Louise Wandom Kelly
Special Inquiry Board
O'Neill
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