Cherokee Held at Monroe for Safe Keeping
Arthur Edwards a Cherokee Indian living at Bas Op was jailed in Monroe onDisturbing the peace charges following an altercation with neighbor Albert Anderson. Edwards alleges Anderson and his son and a Bastrop barber fired at him while he says he ordered them to stay away from his house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Edwards
Oklahoma
Bas‘Op
Monroe City
Albert Anderson
Strop
Edwards
Anderson
Bastrop
Anderson Yard
Lions Club Names Delegates for District Convention
Delegates to represent the Lions Club of Monroe at the district convention in Hot Springs were chosen at a board meeting Tuesday at the Monroe Hotel. President George Wright and Secretary Robert Burns were nominated, with J. W. Washburn elected by popular approval to attend the June 1924 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club of
Monroe
Hot Springs
Board of Directors
George Wright
Robert Burns
J. W. Washburn
Navy to Secure Recruits Here
A United States Navy recruiting office will open in Monroe on Friday under Sergeant F. M. Havard of New Orleans. The facility aims to recruit men from four or five parishes and will operate as a permanent office after having been closed last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Monroe
F. M. Havard
New Orleans
Navy
British steamer Wildfire ashore near Auckland in peril
The British steamer Wildfire with a crew near one hundred is ashore on the New Zealand coast in a perilous position with small prospects of rescue due to the tempestuous sea. In Bastrop Louisiana Miss Hattie Hazel Wolff was omitted from the confirmants list for Temple B'nai Israel and will undergo the confession of Faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
New Zealand
Wildfire
Hattie Hazel Wolff
Bastrop
Temple B'nai Israel
Miss Wolff
Street Car Service Disrupted On Jackson DeSiard Route
Notice warns street car patrons of major schedule interruptions for at least two weeks while tracks are removed and replaced at Jackson and DeSiard streets and along Jackson. E G Courtney, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson and
DeSiard Streets
Jackson Street
Bonus bill prospects and tariff debate in the Senate
The article discusses a proposed bonus for veterans with staged cash payments escalating from 100 to 140 percent by 1928, and the Senate fight over prioritizing the tariff bill. Leaders split over setting aside the tariff to advance the bonus, with filibuster risk and cloture motions shaping the paralysis. Debate over cost estimates ranges from 2 to 5 billion dollars, while rules changes are debated in caucus. Meanwhile Dublin cancels and schedules elections after a London conference between Griffith and Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
McCumber
Lodge
Townsend
Wadsworth
Kellogg
Jones
Washington
McNary
Lenreot
Ball
Dublin
Daieiream
London
Griffith
Collins
Pulp and Paper Mill Planned for Moss Point Site
Southwest Pulp & Paper Co organized to build a modern pulp mill near Monroe with a daily capacity of 75 tons of sulphate pulp and an annual output of 22 500 tons. Bids for construction will be awarded early June in New York City. The firm already controls land and equipment valued at about 350 000 dollars and can double output with additional digestors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utives
Moss Point
Monroe
New York City
Southwest Pulp & Paper Co
Britain May Re Enter Erin Crisis in Irish Talks
Cabinet hardliners push to block a hostile government in Ireland. Ministers urge use of government forces in Ulster to dislodge republican forces along the border. A majority supports backing Collins and Griffith while upholding the treaty but stopping republican ascendancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Ulster
Collins
Griffith
Police and Snipers Clash in Belfast Shootout
Belfast reports a firefight as police and snipers clash after two special police officers were shot yesterday in the city. Local authorities urge calm and confirm ongoing security operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Yester
Knights of Pythias Band to Perform Tonight
A complimentary concert will be held this evening at o'clock in the courthouse square by the Knights of Pythias band. The public is invited to attend and hear Monroe's finest musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Square
Knights of Pythias
K. of P
Monroe
William C. Lewis 83 Dies After Auto Accident in N O
William C. Lewis, 83, longtime clerk of the Criminal District Court, Section A, died from injuries after being struck by a automobile Saturday in New Orleans. Born in Opelousas in 1839 he served in the Confederate army and was wounded at Antietam and Spotsylvania. He leaves a wife Missy Ida McKinney four children and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held in New Orleans and burial will be in Opelousas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Lewis
Criminal District Court
Touro Infirmary
New Orleans
Opelousas
Mr. Lewis
Lee
Antietam
Spottsylvania Court House
Missy Ida McKinney
Lewis and
Ida Tew
Monroe
Ethridge Joins Bernice Firm Board
The Lindsey Mercantile Company is organized with $100 000 capitalization to operate in Bernice. Board members include W. L. Ethridge Monroe T. G. Sinclair Shreveport S. J. Heard Ruston C. D. Shallenberger Shreveport and C. A. Shehel Shreveport. Officers listed: President T. G. Sinclair Vice-president S. J. Heard Secretary-treasurer C. D. Shallenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey Mercantile Company
Shreveport
North Louisiana
Bernice
W. L. Ethridge
Monroe
T. G. Sinclair
Shrevenors
S. J. Heard
Ruston
C. D. Shallenbverger
C. A. Shehel
C. D. Shallenberger
Ruston Pioneer Druggist L. F. Marbury Dies
L. F. Marbury, a renowned Ruston druggist and early town founder born in 1848, died yesterday after moving to Ruston in 1884 and opening the first local drug store. Survived by widow Carrie Ardis and two children Helen Raymond and William Ardis Marbury. funeral Thursday at 4 PM from his residence with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
L. F. Marbury
Louisiana
Monroe
Centenary College
Jackson
Soule College
New Orleans
I. L. Lions and Company
Carrie Ardis
Mt. Lebanon
Marbury
Helen Raymond
William Ardis Marbury
Greenwood Cemetery
McGuire Cattle Company Wins Lincoln Parish Road Contract
The McGuire Cattle Company of Monroe has been awarded the contract to build five miles of highway in Lincoln parish on the north and south road south of Ruston. Construction will start in the coming weeks as Lincoln parish also plans the Lincoln parish link of the Dixie Overland highway to connect with the Ouachita parish line and the Ouachita link this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
McGuire Cattle Company
Monroe
Lincoln Parish
Ruston
Ouachita Parish
Ouachita
Market Summary of Cotton and Prices in New York
The June 1 1922 market page shows cotton spot prices at 20.50 with steady sales 1720 and futures at 19.65 for December. New York spot prices open around 21.00 with July at 20.46 and December near 19.99. A separate section lists firm sale activity with July and October closes 11.88 and 11.53 respectively.
Private crop reports hint at uncertain market ahead
Chicago reports show private crop gauges around 71.8 with acreage up 84 percent and 68.0 with 5.3 percent more land, totaling 10.4 million bales. Analysts note possible government revisions tomorrow that may influence the market as weevils threaten larger losses unless weather improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
New York Journal of Commerce
New Orleans Times-Picayune
New York Cotton Exchange
Ieport
Ramond Teaches Sunday School Manual to Twenty Five Teachers
John S. Ramond director of religious education at First Baptist Church leads a class of twenty five teachers and officers through the Sunday School Normal Manual this week. Classes run daily at 7 30 pm for one hour with diplomas awarded after passing exams across all divisions. Eight books total with seals granted per completed book and a Blue Seal after finishing all eight. The church reports eight Blue Sealers and five Red Sealers currently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Ramond
First Baptist Church
The
Baptist Sunday School
French Debt Mission to Visit United States
The French government has informed Washington that American officials will host a special mission from French financial experts on the nations war debt. This follows a second meeting of the allied debt funding commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allied Debt Funding Commission
Wilson Aims Flood Control Aid for Mississippi System
Representative Riley J. Wilson states new federal flood control measures will fund completing the Mississippi river levee system quickly and elevate the line to commission standards. He says the plan should include tributaries and outlets affected by Mississippi floods, naming Black River Red River and Atchafalaya and the Ouachita lower stretches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi River
Commission
Riley J. Wilson
Monroe
Bill to Provide Home for Women in Louisiana
A House bill introduced by Rep Webb of Ouachita appropriates 200000 to establish and furnish the Louisiana Industrial Home for Girls and Women as provided by Act 249 of 1920. Half the funds come from the 1922 general fund and half from 1923. The governor is authorized to accept title to any site purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Webb
Ouachita
General Assembly
State of
Monroe Blows Up In Haynesville Game
Monroe collapsed in Haynesville with seven errors backing DePrato as six hits and three unearned runs allowed by Covington and DePrato, while Herrera and Clark led hits. El Dorado opens a three game series here with Friday and Saturday at four o clock and Sunday at 3 30.
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Herrrera
DePrato
Herrera
Slim
Covington
Haynesville
Clark
Price
Brady
Gladney
el Dorado
Music Professor Morrison Directs Monroe Community Chorus Plan
Professor Harry Morrison of Community Service Inc has been assigned the southern district to develop a citywide music program. He will assist Monroe in organizing its music structure and plan the opera All At Sea to be staged on the Ouachita River in late June. Morrison, a former college professor and opera singer, will conduct a music institute for local leaders and help form a large community chorus for fall concerts and oratorios. He will speak at a Rotary luncheon today and direct the song program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Morrison
National Staff of Community Service, Inc
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Music
Highland Park College of Music
Des Moines
Kansas State Normals
Emporia
Kansas
Mt. Union College Conservatory
Alliance
Ohio
Ophia
Philharmonic
Music Division
Monroe Community Service
J. E. Doughtie
Bechtold
Monroe
Morrison
Rotary
Portuguese Clash With Chinamen at Macao
Seventy four Chinese were killed and several wounded in a clash with Portuguese troops at Macao. Hong Kong reports note no official details from Admiral Strauss about the disturbance. A gumboat and destroyer are in the area to protect American interests if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Macao
Hong Kong
Strauss
Hongkong
National Balloon Race Progress Report
Milwaukee June 1 Twelve of thirteen balloons from the national race remained aloft at mid day. Seven were sighted passing Illinois and Missouri towns on a southwest course. Five are believed to be crossing Lake Erie, per aero club officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Illinois
Missouri
Aero Club
Lake Frie
Mary Pickford Wins Legal Bout in Nevada
In Carson City on June 2 the supreme court ruled the attorney general lacked power to pursue an annulment action against Mary Pickford. The decision removes the legal shadow over her marriage to Douglas Fairbanks after her divorce from Owen Moore was validated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
Mary Pickford
Owen Moore
Supreme Court
Douglas Fairbanks
Mayor Haydon Re-Elected as Women Vote in Gulfport
In Gulfport Mississippi on June 1 with over 1300 ballots cast during the first women’s suffrage municipal election Mayor Charles R. Haydon won 603 votes while his nearest foe George H. Foote trailed with 874 and F. E. Cottrell had 332. New commissioners are Miss Florence Cassidry and G. Odom. Haydon is nephew of Judge Schulze of Monroe. Miss Cassidry becomes Gulfport’s first woman official succeeding ill incumbent George Kearse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
Miss
Charles R. Haydon
George H. Foote
F. E. Cottrell
Florence Cassidry
G. Odom
Haydon
Charles Schulze
Monroe
Mississippi
Miss Cassibry
George Kearse
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Lions Club
Associated Press
E. G. Courtney
Wood Street
Ford
St. John
Care News-Star
Ouachita Cotton Mills
Breard Street
Mr. Harris
Arkansas Avenue
Adams
Ita Avente
Secretary of the Interior
Shackhill Road
Britain
Erin
W. C. Lewis
N. C. Hospital
R. A. Lewis
Peniston Street
P. m
RK. H. Harper
First Methodist
Ethridge
Ecw
Jcccrn
New York
Liverpool
Salez
Chicago
L. L. Smith
Mr. Ramond
Portugese
Judge Schulze
Mexic Gulf City
Gage Alexandria
J. L. Adams
3. Q. Graves
Adams & Graves Physiciana and Surgeons
Chase-Amman Drug Store
James Edwin Wallworth
Collens’ Pharmacy
C. H. Mosely
Collens
Leo Vandegaer
Central Savings Bank
Jas. T
J. B. Vaughan
Ouachita National Bank
Katherine B. Woodward
Grammont St
F. C. Bennett
P. L. Peroz
Des. Bennett & Perot
Chase-Amman
J. P. Brown
Swayze
Market DeSiard St. Monroe, la
A. L. Peters
A. L. Wood
Chase Amman
de, Philip M. Gayle
W. M. Henry
Neel & McGee Civil Engineers
DeSiard St
P. O. Box
Monroe Abstract CO
South Grand St
Wm. F. Tillurman
Geo. W. Lester
John R. Humble
Monroe Veterinary Infiimary
Shoemaker
North Sixth Street
Ura
Amo
Collens Pharmacy
Green’s Market
Frank McLellan & CO
Grammont Sts
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