Water supply debate warns of river pollution risks
Monroe debates water safety as river intakes near sewers raise contamination fears. Dr McCaleb urges actions to shield public health and prevent typhoid outbreaks. The Board supports council memorial to fix intake location, while trash disposal and fly control measures are discussed. Dr Dowling to address Civic League gathering June 8.
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Dowling Aids Clean-Up Movement With Full Support
Avowed purpose of Dr Dowling to give us all the assistance in his pow er in the clean up movement outlines his commitment to backing local initiatives and mobilizing resources for community improvement.
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Alexandria Moves To Forfeit St Railway Franchise
Alexandria Louisiana sues Southern Traction and Power to annul its street railway franchises and force removal of equipment from city streets. The service has been discontinued and proposals for city ownership have been rejected. The city council authorized the mayor to negotiate the cost of a municipal street railway system.
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Virginia Negro to be Electrocuted Tomorrow in Richmod
Tom Coles a black man sentenced to death for attacking a white girl will be electrocuted in Richmond Virginia tomorrow. He was shot three times by a posse that captured him at Buffalo Springs and arrived May 1 under heavy guard to prevent lynching.
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George Auto Co Chosen General Agent for Overland Cars
The George Auto Company of Monroe selected as general sales agent for Willys-Overland’s Overland cars in North Louisiana and East Texas. The contract calls for 300 cars this year with 100 allotted to a Shreveport sub agent. Agencies will expand to other district towns.
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Grand jury finds no bill in Mrs. Kelly death inquiry
In Baton Rouge on June 3 the grand jury investigated the death of Mrs. O L Kelly who died from poison at Central last Tuesday. After about two dozen witnesses including the Kelly household helper testified, no bill was returned against her husband O L Kelly. Chief belief among locals is that Mrs. Kelly took poison in a personal crisis. Co L Kelly agrees.
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Submarine F-4 salvage halted after shell hole opens
In Honolulu during the F-4 salvage a large shell hole appeared slowing lifting progress after 13 descents. The team had reached within 24 feet of the surface from depths over 500 feet and planned a month delay with a new lifting method. Chief Gunner George D. Stilson credited record depths and a first time underwater telephone link.
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George D. Stilson
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Chicago Labor Troubles Prompt Street Car Strike Warning
A warning to 15 000 street car and elevated railroad workers to prepare to strike Saturday was sent this afternoon after union leaders demanded wage increases and rapid replies from traction companies. The firms say they cannot raise the current scale. Mayor Thompson offered to pursue amicable adjustment. The city shares in street car profits.
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Thompson
German Consul General Zoepfftel-Quellenstein Transferred North West
Dr. Eric Zoepfftel-Quellenstein, longtime German consul general of the southern States based in Atlanta, has been reassigned to the northwest with headquarters in Seattle. He notes no special significance to the move after fifteen years in Atlanta.
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Eric Zoepfftel-Quellenstein
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United States
Seattle
Trade ad offers Duroc pigs for field peas
Miscellaneous trade notice offering registered Duroc pigs of either sex in exchange for field peas. Contact S. L. Fuller in Sterling, ton, Louisiana, by phone 3302.
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S. L. Fuller
Sterlington
Red River Outlook Encouraging for Ashdown Farmers
Ashdown Arkansas June 3 Red river farmers are hopeful the river will subside with little damage. The river stood and began falling Wednesday. Rein has fallen, and if more water returns it may stay below the bottom. Lillard Johnston a planter said about fifty acres were flooded and this would be the first area to suffer after the levee break.
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Jett Davis Day Observed at Confederate Veterans Reunion
Richmond Virginia June 3 final day of the Confederate Veterans reunion opened with a parade of veterans and exercises marking the birthday of Jefferson Davis the top Confederate President. The day was widely observed among youth and Confederate organizations.
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