Tulsa Burned, Martial Law Keeps Streets Quiet After Race Riot
Tulsa under strict martial law counts deaths after Tuesday night and Wednesday morning rioting. About 100 black deaths reported, eight whites killed. fire destroyed hundreds of Negro homes in the burned district. Governor Robertson and a military commission begin an investigation into causes and responsibility while patrols guard empty streets and business slowly reopens.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Barrett
Robertson
Military Commission
Tulsa Guard Pulls 250 Home Under Martial Law
Adjutant General Barrett announced 250 of Tulsa county militia guardsmen will be sent home today as martial law persists. The move applies to 450 guardsmen stationed in Tulsa.
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Tulsa
Barrett
Tulsa County
NAACP Urges Oklahoma Governor to Stop Tulsa Violence
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People telegraphed Governor Robertson of Oklahoma urging use of full powers to halt violence in Tulsa. It offered cooperation and said it may send representatives to Tulsa to determine the causes of the disorders.
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New York
National Association For Advancement of the Colored People Today
Governor Robertson
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Tulsa Militia Restores Order After Turbulent Night
In Tulsa Oklahoma on June 2 order was restored by the militia after a night of unrest. The atmosphere remained tense as authorities prepared to address continuing disturbances.
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Tulsa
Okla
Robert E Lee Memorial Plans Exercises Friday
The Robert E Lee Memorial Association will hold memorial exercises at the Confederate monument in City Cemetery on Friday at 4 o clock. The public is urged to attend this tribute to Confederate dead buried in Monroe graves. The program includes band music, addresses by Rev. W Clift and Rev. H L Driskell, and a Baptist quartet, ending with taps.
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Robert E. Lee Memorial Association
Confederate Monument
City Cemetery
Monroe
Court Square
Dixie
America
K. of P. Band
W. Clift
Sons of Veterans
Old Virginia
Baptist Quartett
Capt. W. Renwick
H. L. Driskell
Legion of Honor
Frank Tripp
Frost Johnson Lumber fire at Huttig causes million dollar loss
The Frost Johnson Lumber Company at Huttig Arkansas suffered about a 1 million dollar fire loss with roughly half insured. The plant, covering 75 acres and including two large sawmills, planing mill, and two drying sheds, was largely destroyed. More than 100 employees helped fight the blaze as directors arrived from St. Louis and dynamite used failed to contain the fire. The firm owns 60,000 acres of timber and plans to rebuild at once.
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Frost-Johnson Lumber Company
Huttig
Ark
Frost-Johnston Lumber Company
St. Louis
Arkansas
Dorado
Graduation rites mark Monroe High School in 1920s
Monroe high school graduation exercises will be held at the City school auditorium at 8:30 tonight. Eighteen graduates receive diplomas, with speakers including Dr. David Fischman of New Orleans and salutatorian Freneau Surgaine. The program features a chorus, the D A R medal, and a class gift presentation.
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City School
Merry June
Mary Smith
David Fischman
New Orleans
Fischman
Congregation
B’nai Israel
E. L. Owens
H. H. Russel
Emma Louise Biedenharn
John Ernest Bynum
Etta Martha Cassidy
Mary Elizabeth Davis
Lucyle Leila Godwin
Mary Morris Jouvenat
Thomas Flournoy Larche
Annie Laurie Lowery
Evelyn Hester Mangham
Pete Sherlock Mulhearn, Jr
Addie
Julia McNeil
Marietta Louise Moore
Mildred Helen Renaud
Freneau Baird Surgaine
Katie Estelle McGee
William Andrew Page, Jr
Alan Friendheim
Sugar
Gas Blowout Near Monroe Field Causes Widespread Area
Motorists report a huge gas area near Spencer in Union parish after the Federal Petroleum Cobb No 1 well blew out. The well collapsed after a blast that hurled ten inch casing and damaged the derrick, with gas escaping and craters forming. no injuries were reported.
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William X. Looney
Department of Conservation
Monroe
Federal Petroleum
Union Parish
Spencer
Federal Petroleum Company
Rotary Club Speaker Dr Fichman Delivers Address
Rabbi David Fichman former Monroe resident spoke at the Rotary luncheon on Americas Greatest Peril. He noted most perils are imaginary, blaming fear and ignorance, and urged calm about foreign immigration as a threat to peace.
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David Fichman
Rotary
America
Rotary Club
Monroe
Mon
Fichman
Beuthen Clash Leaves Heavy Casualties as French Win
Beuthen reports indicate 3 000 German fighters opposed French garrison forces using tanks in a charge that secured the victory. Polish insurgents aided during the battle while French command reportedly refused certain aid. In New York 65 000 clothing workers begin gradual return to work after December strike and 15 percent wage cut.
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Beuthen
Associated Press
Oppelin
Beubhen
New York
Monroe Chamber of Commerce to elect new board members
Members cast ballots at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce headquarters for the annual election of directors. Secretary G. T. Cross handles the ballots with results to be announced at the annual meeting on Tuesday night June 7. Fifteen board seats and fifteen junior seats are up for election.
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Chamber of Commerce
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
G. T. Cross
Board of Directors
One Way Street Changes on Grand and Walnut Streets
Notice states Grand Street from DeSiard to Jefferson will be one way southbound and Walnut Street from Jefferson to DeSiard one way northbound starting June 6. Signs will be installed. Mayor Arnold Bernstein orders the change, inspector R E Heap confirms enforcement.
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Grand Street
DeSiard
Jefferson
Walnut Street
Arnold Bernstein
R. E. Heap
Faulk Post invited to Confederate Memorial Exercises
The American Legion Faulk Post members are urged to assemble at Court Square at 4 p.m. tomorrow June 3 to participate in the Confederate Memorial Exercises.
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American Legion
Faulk Post
Court Square
Ouachita Bank Picnic Set on Horseshoe Lake
The Ouachita National Bank will host its annual picnic for employees officers and directors on the east bank of Horseshoe Lake Friday June 3. Boats depart promptly at 7 00 a m from the North Louisiana Shingle Mill. Automobile travelers should follow sign boards through River Styx bottom and C W Phillips plantation to reach the site.
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Ouachita National Bank
Horseshoe Lake
North Louisiana
River Styx
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Robert E. Lee
South
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Monroe School
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DR. Fichman
U. S
Roe
Ross
Upper Silesia
North Third St
Genaseo
R. A. Young
Riverside Club
Entertainment Committee
Central Savings Bank & Trust Company
Louisiana Savings Bank & Trust Company
West Monroe
Branch
Central Savings Bank
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