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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1920

Page

5

Cox Prepares For Battle Roy Parry Pariah Nominates Cox

Democratic leaders gather amid Roosevelt and Cox nominations in San Francisco. Assistant secretary of the navy Josephus Daniels backs Cox as Roosevelts running mate. Delegates hear pledges of unity as they anticipate the national convention actions and a pledge to return to the party stronghold.

San Yewtoge Town Cox Roosevelt Hia Josephua Daniels National Committee Convention San Franciseo

Rail rails unloaded for Ouachita road program from government

Ouachita parish receives twenty three carloads of steel rails from the Bureau of Public Roads to aid west side road building. Attorney Carl H. McHenry announces the allotment at Monroe Chamber meeting amid optimism. Plans call for two roads this year funded by local banks with government cost sharing on Monroe Ruston and Cheniere swamp routes.

Ouachita Marish West Side Carl H. McHenry Monroe Chamber of Commrece Monroe- Ruston Cheniere Swamps Monroe-Ruston West Monroe Lincoln Pariah Line Boyd

Carolina Suffrage Vote Sparks Legislature Debate

The Louisiana likely reaction to the failed state suffrage amendment is mixed as Governor Cox voices urging ratification by the legislature. A telegram to Frank Looney underscores party duty to ratify the federal amendment.

Monroe Newa-Star Associated Press Dayion Ohio Cgovernor Cox Cov Frank Looney Democratic Central Committee Loursiana Assembly Democratic Party Carolina

Horace Naff Killed by Premature Explosion in Arkansas

Horace Naff 32 a Shreveport resident and World War II veteran died in a Benton Arkansas dynamite blast Monday at 10 45 am. He served in the 15th Cavalry in the Eppres and fought through the Argonne. Survived by his father J P Naff West Monroe three brothers and widow with children. Funeral set for West Monroe at 10 30 am with Rev E K Means officiating. Burial in Hasley cemetery.

Horace Naff Benita Argonne Shreveport J. P.naff West Monroe Benton Otha Onom Henton Ark Yorave Natf H. Ware Bralee Pred Poo and Ihe Natt Tattle Roen Fupom Ch Biren Soreve Port Meo Naft Monroe Booita E. K. Means Hasley Cemetery

Audit of City Books Shows Growth in UTR Plants and Street System

An audit by David H. Deas CPA of Shreveport covers the fiscal year ending April 30. The Monroe street railway shows a loss while electrical light and waterworks yield profits. the Ouachita river bridge profits rise with travel between Moores and West Monroe. The report notes balloon eliminations reduce revenue and crime falls, but overall the city books and departments are in excellent shape.

Monroe Municipal Street Railway Lpatstic Shreveport Monroe Revesuss Electrie Ight SiGe Oaama Ouachita River Moares West Monroe

Convention Ends With Mixed Signals and Ongoing Debates

A fragmented copy reports on the convention's mixed outcome and ongoing disagreements. Mentions key figures and places but lacks coherent results, suggesting continued negotiation and unresolved policy positions.

Revival Here in Full Swing at Monroe Methodist Church

Shreveport church notes forceful sermons by W Drake and Epworth League members. Congregations invited to attend Sunday evening services with parish leaders listed among speakers and attendees.

Monroe W. Drake Shreveport Epworth League Athens W. Gram P.m

Reverend Atkinson Back at Home

Reverend Atkinson, elder of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in the Monroe district, returns home from the camp grounds between Biloxi and Gulfport on the east coast. Mrs Atkinson and their little daughter remain for a longer visit.

Athinson Methodist Episcopal Church South Monroe Beloxi Gulfport Mias Mra

Fresh revolution breaks loose in Mexico led by Gonzales

Eagle Pass Tex July 7 report twelve bridges burned north of Monclova sparks belief a new revolution has begun in Mexico Rodolfo Gonzales is said to head the movement Mexican paymaster train robbed of 56000 in Mexican geld by bandits near Monclova trains reportedly running beyond Sabinas Armistice signed by Pancho Villa surrender conditions set El Paso dispatches say Villa agrees to stop attacks on towns garrisons and trains

Eagle Pans Tex el Paso Vila Torreon el Paso Times Villa Hes

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Constitutional Amendment

A partially garbled report notes a challenge in the Columbia Supreme Court led by Charles Facrethild of New York. Farrelsid seeks to block enforcement of the amendment and prevent Attorney General Pauner from enforcing it. Justice Bailey issues a rule for Colby and the attorney general to show cause by July 13.

Chatriet Columbia Charles Facrethild New York League Farrelsid Pauner Bailey Colby

Orleans Cars Operated

In New Orleans on July 7 a considerable number of cars were in operation as the carmen union calls for organized labor support.

Orleans Cars New Orleans Attect Carmen's Union Sabor

Monroe and Farmerville Clash On Local Diamond

Monroe Elks meet Farmerville nine on Saturday afternoon with Farmerville boasting a strong lineup. Monroe has one defeat this season, drawing broad local interest as about 200 Farmerville fans travel by excursion train to attend. Game starts promptly at 3:30 p.m.

Monroe Elks Farmerville Nine Farmerville Elks Farmerville Folk

Weather Update Warns Of Cold Front Tonight

Tonight and Thursday forecasters warn of a sharp drop in temperatures with windy conditions. Arctic air moves in, bringing below normal temperatures and potential frost in rural areas.

London Papers Praise US Britain Ties Over Conventions

London editors focus on future US Britain relations after Chicago and San Francisco conventions. The Post notes Cox and Harding policies will not disturb cordial ties between the two nations.

London Chicago San Francisco United States Britain America Cox Harding the Post

Republicans Meet To Plot Campaign Strategy

Republican leaders from Middle Western states gather in Chicago to confer with Chairman Will Hays and the Republican National Committee on campaign plans. Hays declines comment on Cox nomination. Republicans insist plans target the Democratic platform rather than the nominee.

Associated Press Chicago Will Hays Republican National Committee Hays Cox

Passes Mother Pension Bill in Baton Rouge

A long debate ends with approval of the Mothers' Pension bill amid ceremony in Baton Rouge. The measure moves to the governor for action after passing the legislature.

Baton Reuge

Real estate deals surge in Monroe after early slump

Real estate activity rises in Monroe with several transfers including Mrs. Hadwards selling property to Bord Handy on Front Street and multiple adjacent parcels changing hands. Other notable deals involve Henry Sears to Thornhill, Realty Investment Co to Ed Long, and Cosper with the Monroe Building and Loan Association in a busy week.

Miro Sadie Handy Peiwards Oklahoma Ciy Hadwards Nelle Handy Jones Los Angeles Bohl Waelder Monroe Hasine Henry KB Sears Thornhill Realty Investment Co. Ltd Ed Long Ed Long, Evtered Prichard B. J. Sugar, Et al Partners R. J. Cosper Monroe Building and Loan Association South Grand Monroe Building

Notice to Gas Customers on Payment Deadlines

Gas utility warns customers to pay by the 10th to save ten percent. Bills unpaid by the 20th will be discontinued without further notice. NATURAL GAS CO., Inc.

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