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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1920

Page

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Cox and National Committee Set Plan for Democratic Campaign

Dayton and Columbus host a planning meeting for the Democratic campaign with Governor Cox and chairman Cushman Cummings. A July 20 conference aims to finalize headquarters, with uncertainty over location and reports on Louisiana ratification of the federal suffrage amendment.

Charman Cummings Dayton Ohio Cox Columbus Louisiana Associated Press Payton Governor Cox Hamer S.S. Cummings Democratic National Committee

Anthrax Epidemic Spreads in Northeastern Louisiana

The anthrax outbreak expands into Ouachita parish raising alarm over livestock. Five or six cattle deaths reported at Bosco and Swartz as veterinarians vaccinate cows horses and other animals. Authorities from the sanitary livestock board and Ouachita parish farm agents conduct mass vaccination amid fears of spread to the parish.

Louisiana Ouachita Parish Bosco Swartz

National Campaign Plans Await Delegates Return

In Dayton Ohio plans for the Democratic campaign are put in abeyance by Governor Cox awaiting the arrival from San Francisco of Franklin D Roosevelt and a sub committee from the national committee. The conference date remains undetermined and Cox has not indicated a campaign manager.

National Committee San Francisco Dayton Ohio Cox Franklin D. Roosevelt the Nations Committee Roosevelt

Occupied Athens Amid Greek Forces Near Constantinople

Reports from Asia Minor indicate Athens-Russia a key city about fifty seven miles southeast of Constantinople has fallen under Greek control. News notes shifting fronts as Greek forces advance in the region.

Athens Russia Asia Minor Constantinople

Cops to Watch For Violators of Auto Law in Monroe

Monroe police to deploy two officers nightly to patrol for traffic violators. Inspector Lanier said a Dodee automobile will tour the town with Traffic Officer G S Eade and a second officer. Targets include dimmed lights and other light violations. fines cited as $1250 plus costs.

Monroe Lanier G. S. Eade Charles Schulze

Weather Forecast Tonight and Saturday Generally Fair

Tonight and Saturday look generally fair with little temperature change. Dry skies prevail with light winds and no significant weather events expected. Local alerts are not anticipated as conditions remain calm and settled.

Farmerville Aggregation to Oppose Monroe Elks at City Park

Farmerville baseball team travels to Monroe to face the Elks in a 3 30 p m contest. The visitors arrive with pitcher Russell and aim to prove the strongest opponent Monroe has met this season after sweeping Ber nice Felsenthal and Marion in four straight games.

Farmerville Monroe's ELKS City Park Monroe Ramond Tournage Monroe J Union Parish Boys

Ammunition stolen from Guthrie store prompts search by Roper

R. L. Moore of Guthrie reported a robbery at his store on Wednesday night taking two cases and four boxes of ammunition. Deputy Sheriff D. L. Roper and Moore conducted a long search with no clues found, though 18 shotgun shells and 1000 22 caliber cartridges were recovered from a box under a shack. Moore remained hopeful of solving the case.

R. L. Moore Guthrie Roper Monroe

No Pastor Secured for Monroe Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church of Monroe has not chosen a successor to Dr. R. J. Pickey, who left for Broadway Baptist in Louisville. Trustees expect action soon while Rev. R. L. Powell of Gainesville Texas preached here and may be offered the pastorate. Dr. A. J. Barton of Alexandria may preach next Sunday if arrangements allow.

Powell Gainesville, Texas First Baptist Church of Monroe R. J. Pickey Broadway Baptist Church Louisville, Ky R. L. Powell Gainesville Texas Baptist Church Camp Beauregard New Orleans A. J. Barton Alexandria

Wilson Call To League Coming

President Wilson prepares a call for the first League of Nations assembly to meet in November. State department officials said a document will be issued soon. The gathering is expected to convene in either Geneva or Brussels.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Assembly of the League of Nations State Department Geneva Brussels

Monroe Chamber drives toward 200 member goal

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce reports 150 new members added through a campaign led by the junior board. A Monday night meeting will close the drive and discuss reorganizing the Ouachita Fair Association for an October fair, aiming for 550 to 600 total members.

Monroe Chamber of Commerce Cgood Ouachita Fair Association Fair Association Monroe West Monroe United States

Ireland seeks plank for third party aid to Irish independence

Chicago reports continued efforts to win endorsement from the committee of forty eight for a plank supporting American aid to Irish independence. Frank P. Walsh, who opposed the measure at the major conventions, plans to present the proposal to the committee and labor party in Chicago on Saturday.

Frank P. Walsh NEW Party Chicago Committee of Forty Eight Labor Party

Germany Accepts Allied Demands to Disarm at Spa

German delegates signed terms of the allied note on disarmament presented yesterday near Spa Belgium amid protests. The accord, seen as an ultimatum, warned of occupation if demands are not met, while Berlin claims Versailles limits obligations to reparations. The cabinet’s unanimous decision followed Reichstag leaders’ approval.

Associated Press Spa Belgium Germany German Empire Reichstag Berlin

Five Generals Clash With Huerta Government

Mexico City reports five generals have risen against the new Mexican government. President Huerta told foreign correspondents last night the revolt is not a military menace, noting the generals command only a small band of followers.

Associated Press Mexico City Huerta

Nationalization of Oil Deposits Declared By Huerta

Mexico City July 9 Article twenty seven of the Mexican constitution which nationalizes petroleum deposits will be sustained theoretically but all decrees issued by former petroleum owners will be abrogated by a presidential decree to be issued soon Huerta stated in talks with foreign correspondents last night.

Associated Press Mexico City Huerta

Growth of Monroe Post Office Sets Record Year

The Monroe post office shows a record year ending June 30 1920 with outgoing insured C O D and registered mail rising sharply. Totals include 145 566 outgoing parcels and 86 904 incoming parcels plus a grand combined 232 470 parcels handled, signaling strong growth and prompting calls for a larger facility.

Monroe Co. O. D C. OQ. D Post Office Monroe Post Office

Protection sought for Jahncke ship plant in New Orleans

Federal Judge Foster granted an injunction to Jahncke Drydock Shipbuilding Company restraining Joseph Kraemen and eighteen other local metal trades council members from threatening arson at the shipbuilding plant. The petition cited active repairs on government ships and sought federal protection during the strike.

Associated Press New Orleans Foster Jahncke-Drydock Shipbuilding Company Joseph Kraemen

Notice to Gas Consumers Pay by the 10th to Save Ten Percent

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

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