State University to Open on New Grounds September 1
Baton Rouge Associated Press reports Louisiana State University will open on new grounds south of Baton Rouge in September 1924 without student dormitories. Funds from a severance tax are expected to total about $4 million after 1925, covering essential buildings and shuttle rail and bus transport. Fraternities and sororities may build chapter houses to ease housing, with a university community planned nearby.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
University
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley Railroad
Baton Rouge Electric Company
Local Mattress Offers and Candy Ad Claims
An old newspaper insert advertises Blue Bird Sandwich Loaf at 10 cents with praise. It also promotes new mattresses including cotton top and all cotton options from three to seven dollars, listing L. W. Gresham Mattress Factory and phone number 1145 to contact for purchases.
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L. W. Gresham Mattress Factory
West Monroe store goes out of business sale
Collens Pharmacy offers Blue Star Remedy for eczema and skin ailments. A general merchandise stock sale touts new items and fixtures, with affordable rent, in a town near the West Monroe post office. Contact J. H. Marnet at 1863 for West Monroe La. Also Hemstitching and Pecoting by Singer Sewing Machine Company at 172.
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Collens Pharmacy
Post Office
West Monroe
J. H. Marnet
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Stock Market Prices Halted by Heavy Liquidation
New York reports a week of halted prices due to heavy liquidation after the failure of the largest car market house. Trading remained professional with no clear trend, while experts debate whether a major bear market has begun. Rail shares briefly strengthened on strong April earnings. California Petroleum hit a new all time high amid oil market activity led by Texas Company and Pan American.
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Associated Press
New York
Pennsylvania
Mid-Continent
California
Oklahoma
California Petroleum
Texas Company
Pan-American
Four New Buildings Completed at Louisiana Hospital for the Insane
Alexandria June 2 four new structures including a dining room and auditorium and three dormitories, costing over 200000 and 77000 each, have been completed and inspected at the Louisiana Hospital for the Insane Pineville. The state spent about 438000 on the four buildings and will provide rooms for 100 patients in each dormitory. The additions, raising the hospital’s capacity, aim to relieve crowding at the institution which houses about 1000 patients.
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Associated Press
Alexandria
Louisiana Hospital For
Pineville
John N. Thomas
Bossier State Bank Opens For Business In Shreveport Area
Shreveport June 2 with capital stock 25000 Dr S E Prince president and J M Emmons cashier the Bossier State Bank has opened for business. Advices from Bossier City say deposits on opening day reached 40000 with more than 200 depositors. Bossier City lies across the Red River from Shreveport.
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Associated Press
Shreveport
S. E. Prince
J. M. Emmons
Bossier State Bank
Advings
Bossier City
Shan
Red River
Proclamation Issued for Flag Day Celebrations
Governor Parker issues a Flag Day proclamation urging state residents to display national colors on offices homes and stores for the 146th anniversary of the flag on June 14 and to wear a flag badge or button and salute the flag. Also notes charter filings by Calcasieu Manufacturing Elizabeth Hammer and Company Gibsland and Cuban Coffee Mills Shreveport with capitalization changes.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Parker
Calcasieu Manufacturing Company
Elizabeth
Hammer and Company, Inc
Gibsland
Cuban Coffee Mills, Inc
Shreveport
Fitch to substantiate tale on Northwestern death
Ludington Michigan June 2 Associated Press Roscoe Conkling Fitch of Ludington prepared to go to Chicago to substantiate his claim told yesterday to Illinois state attorney representatives that Leighton Mount who was thought killed during a 1921 Northwestern University class rush actually died by his own hand.
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Associated Pross
Ludington
Mich
Roscoe Conkling Fitch
Chicago
State’s Attorney's Office
Illinois
Leighton Mount
Northwestern University
Witnesses Testify For General Lee In Oil Fraud Trial
In Fort Worth on June 2 the defense of H. H. Schwarz and Charles Sherwin opened to prove that defendant Robert A. Lee is descended from General Robert E. Lee. Relatives of Lee testified they were told they were cousins of the Confederate general, while Sherwin described Lee’s links to stock sales through the Leslie Vinson Brokerage Company.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Tex
H. H. Schwarz
Charles Sherwin
Robert A. Lee
Lee
Robert E. Lee
Bob
Sherwin
W. P. McLean, Jr
Lee Company
Leslie Vinson Brokerage Company
Chicago
Lee Interests
Prize Fight Thriller Delivers Knockdown Moments
Thousands witness a swinging left as Mose Sharkey outpoints Curtin in the third round after a tough exchange. Curtin lands sharp rights late in the round while Sharkey answers with heavy lefts in the fourth. In a six round prelim Zeimer, partner of Johnny Kilbane, defeats Billy Levine on points with a cool long left and solid defense despite Levine’s rugged rally.
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Mose
Sharkey
Curtin
Zeimer
Cleveland
Johnny Kilbane
Billy Levine
New York
Levine
National Dance Marathon Draws Entrants Amid Court Fight
St Louis reports the national dance marathon opened at 10 46 last night with 22 entrants, far fewer than the 200 claimed. Several dropped out by noon while others hail from across the country or the city. A temporary injunction to restrain police interference was set for circuit court. The police claim the event violates a 1 am closing ordinance, while organizers provide rest periods and medical checks. Also noted are New York University awards of first diplomacy scholarships to women under Penfield endowment, and Mabel Willebrandt’s U.S. attorney general salary of 7500 dollars, equal to congressional reps. The British National Association of Schoolmasters urges male teachers for boys’ education.
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Associatedress
St. Louis
Lday
Curious world snippets span diamonds to lizards
A survey of odd facts notes Portugal has only two cities over 60,000, the Jordan river falls fifteen feet per mile and means The Descender, radium's glow on real diamonds, a Rajah in India with a jeweled gold bedstead guarded at until, royal cars in England bear no plates, the royal standard badge lighting the canopy, and Queensland’s frilled lizard walking on hind legs often over a yard tall.
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Jordan
India
Malacca
England
Queensland
Hat Greeting Fades in Germany Amid Hat Costs
In Germany hat-raising as a greeting is declining due to the rising price of hats. Observers note attire and social custom shift as affordability limits traditional headwear rituals among men.
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Germany
Warwick and others gather in Orleans for political meet
In Orleans a large political gathering drew attention as John H. Overton of Alexandria and Huey P. Long met amid rumors of a gubernatorial conference. Ruffin G. Pleasant and Fernand Mouton also appeared, while Dudley Guilbeau stood as officially announced governor hopeful. The crowd speculated about an impending agreement among leading governors makers.
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Associated P New Gena
Jared Sanders
Marta Behrman
Montelone Hotel
John H. Overton
Alexandria
Ruffin G. Pleasant
Shreveport
Fernand Mouton
Lafayette
Huey P. Long
Public Service Commission
Overton
Pleasant
Dudley Guilbeau
Political gathering set for June 14 in Belcher parish
Legislator J. Douglas of Dixie Parish chairs the entertainment committee for a state wide political gathering and barbecue to be held June 14 at Belcher. Mayor L. E. Thomas of Shreveport will give the welcome. Possible candidates Jeff Snyder and J. M. Hamley may speak. Senator J. F. R. Ransdel tentatively accepts. Former Governor R. G. Pleasant is asked to consider U.S. Senate bid.
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Associated Press
Shreveport
J. &. Douglas
Dixie
Belcher
Parish
L. E. Thomas
Jeff B. Snyder
Tallulah
J. Martin Hamley
Lake Providence
United States
J. F R. Ransdel
Fromer
R. G. Pleasant
Wejos and Bankers battle on diamond in tense fracas
In a tight game the Ouachita Nat Bank outfit edged the Wesos 10 to 9 in the seventh inning, with a wild throw by Johnson at first and Surguine stealing home. Gladney and Andrews led hitting for the Wesos, while Bond struggled with erratic support. Umpires Monteville and Bechtold note nine hits for the Bankers in a seesaw contest.
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Bankers
Ouachita Nat. Bank
We National Guard
Taylor Nash
American Legion
Monroe Hardware
Monroe Grocer
Missouri Pacific
City Hall
Wejos
West Monroe
Ouachita National Bank
T. Diamond
Wejoe
Innning
Andrews
Thomas
Wesos
Gladney
McLeod
Royce
Surgaine
Johnson
Wejas
Bond
Ouachita Nat. Bank AB
Iho
Aten
Hardy
Etek
Cowden
Surguine
Downing
Ides
McNaniels
Parkise
Johnton
Big Night’s Patchwork News Across Cities
Washington reports a veterans bureau staff cut while Beijing probes Chinese government steps to free hostages held by bandits. Middlesboro miners urge district nineteen nonunion strike actions, and Washington tallies war fraud recoveries. Indiana senator warns rail issues loom unless League of Nations matters arise. Chinese bandits promise eight foreign captives released. Fred E Brooks, noted poet, dies at 73. Paris deputies clash with royalists as socialists face street violence. Georgetown seismograph notes strong tremors 8,400 miles away.
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Berkeley
Cal
Fred Emerson Brooks
Paris
Chambers of Deputies
Fascisti Machine Reported Ready in France
Paris June 2 reports say a complete fascisti machine has been set up in France to launch a campaign like Italy's Mussolini. Police trace staff across departments to Paris HQ, with Paris arrondissements aligned for quick mobilization. Royalists dismiss the claim as an old scheme, while government considers dissolving L Action Francaise for fascist methods after recent camelots violence.
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Presa
Paris
France
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
L’action Francaise
B’action Francaise
Camelots
Women gain and limit roles across nations in 1920s era
The article surveys women's status worldwide from Greece to Italy, noting equal education for men and women in Greece, barristers rights in Uruguay with limits on magistrates jurors and judges, and Romania allowing nominations but not elections for communal councils. Anatolia has a woman department head, and Pennsylvania reports about 100 women school directors, up from 80 in 1921. Parisian beauty trends rise with broken noses, Russia shows 229 women per 100 men, Germany 1100 and Austria 1069. A prominent actress uses wireless in her dressing room, Spokane's Miss Reba Hurn seeks Congress, New York's Women's National Republican Club plans a large women’s clubhouse, and Italian women largely work in tailoring and textiles. A Indianapolis woman Ruth La Rosa cites her husband’s objection to her stockings as a motive for attempted self-harm. The piece closes noting Emma Cromwell’s political ambitions.
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Greece
Uruguay
Roumania
Anatolia
Department of Public Instruction
Pennsylvania
Russia
Germany
Austria
Reba Hurn
Spokane
Washington State Senate
National Republican Club of
New York
Italy
Ruth la Rosa
Indianapolis
Emma. Peg Cromwell
Parish Parishes Get Most of Charity Hospital Service
New Orleans June 2. C C Cowles chairman of the State Division of Charity Hospital Appeal notes that parish residents receive over half of the ward care at Charity Hospital while contributing only about 25 940.80 of 215 488 in the fund. He cites 1922 figures showing 10 059 city patients, 6 759 country patients, and 461 non-Louisiana residents treated. He argues parish contributions are disappointing despite parish patients needing long stays averaging 30 to 40 days for serious illness.
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New Orleans
Charity Hospital
C. C. Cowles
State Division of Charity Hospital Appeal
Cowles
Louisiana
Lily
Ateries
Chicago
Havana
Blue Bird Sandwich Loaf Price Ad Tells Grocer Ask
An old grocery note advertises Blue Bird Sandwich Loaf priced at 10 cents a loaf. It suggests asking a local grocer for the product, listing perhaps small quantities 1 to 3 loaves. The fragment reflects simple midcentury shopping text.
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Blue Bird
Gas Well No. 18 Delivers Large Daily Gas Flow
The Southern Carbon Company's well No. 18 in section 21-19-56 east was brought in by Stovall Drilling Company with an initial gas flux estimated above 25 million cubic feet daily. The firm is finishing two additional wells expected to be strong producers despite weather delays. Monroe gas field remains active with new wells by both new entrants and established players. Belgium excludes women as legal witnesses to documents.
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Southern Carbon Company
Stovall Drilling Company
Monroe
Fisher Named Special Attorney in Packing House Case
Walter L. Fisher of Chicago, former Taft interior secretary, will advise Secretary Wallace in the Agriculture Department's challenge to the Armour Morris packer deal. Hearings resume June 18 in Chicago. Fisher joins as counsel for the American National Livestock Association amid antitrust concerns over a monopoly and price manipulation in livestock markets.
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Hy Associated Press
Washington
Walter L. Fisher
Chicago
Taft
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Chicago Court
Fisher
American National Livestock Association
Armour and Company
Morris and Company
J. Ogden Armour
Armour
Armour Company
Morris
Armour and Morris
Defendants to Remain in Jail Until Grand Jury Session
Sam Head Will Flannigan and Tom Sturtevant will stay jailed until Ouachita parish grand jury meets next September unless a preliminary hearing is requested. They are charged with murder in the killing of Sherman Younger, 55, and plan to hire leading Monroe counsel to fight for their liberty. District Attorney David I. Garrett credited the sheriff's office for rapid evidence gathering and anticipated possible hearings. The case will stay dormant until the grand jury decides on indictment, with the men housed in city and parish jails.
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Sam Head
Will Flannigan
Tom Sturtevant
Ouachita Parish
Grand Jury
David I. Garrett
Sherman Younger
Monroe
Garrett
Sheriff's Office
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