Louisiana Arkansas Navigation Co to Launch Service in October
The Louisiana Arkansas Navigation Company formed under Arkansas law with 250000 capital will operate on the Ouachita and Mississippi rivers between Camden, Arkansas and New Orleans. It plans semi weekly Gulf Coast to Camden service starting in October or by November 1 with government projects on the Ouachita due to finish by January 1, 1924, ensuring permanent river service. Headquarters in Louisiana and Camden, with offices leased in the Copeland Building.
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Louisiana-Arkansas Navigation Company
Ouachita
Mississippi
Camden
Ark
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Ouachita River
Officers State
Louisiana Arkansas
Copeland
Fraternal Friction Over Alleged Impersonation Scandal
A chaotic account describes ministers impersonation by two men posing as joiners to gain access to a mercantile post and fraternal influence. The piece condemns conspiracy within associations while praising loyal Americans upholding flag, authority, and liberty as future security.
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America
Republic
Heather Iseief
Arbuckle Comes Back to Rapt Garden Ovation
Fatty Arbuckle, acquitted of manslaughter in Virginia Rappe case, appears to cheers at a Chicago summer garden venue. He tells the crowd he has not had a real smile in a long time as bouquets and messages pour in from friends worldwide.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Rosecoe C
Fatty) Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Arbuckle
Fatty
Ry Beard
Blue Star Remedy for Various Ailments Sold Here
Collens Pharmacy offers Blue Star Remedy for eczema Iteh tetter cracked hands ring worm sunburns old sores and sores on children. Also relieves sore feet. 6 tf purchase available.
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Collens Pharmacy
New mattresses and cots offered by Gresham Factory
L. W. Gresham Mattress Factory advertises cotton top mattresses from 3.25 and all cotton varieties from 7.75 and up with a range from cheapest to best. Phone numbers 1145 and 172 listed for hemstitching and pecoting by Singer Sewing Machine Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Gresham Mattress Factory
Singer Sewing Machine Company
New Classified Advertisements
Various local ads list items for sale including an Indian motorcycle with car, a 1928 Dodge roadster, purebred Rhode Island Red cockerels, and a four room house. Rentals include furnished apartments and a six room cottage with modern conveniences. Contact numbers and dates noted for several listings.
Clarks Revival Draws Crowds at Baptist Church
State news from Caldwell parish reports a joyous revival led by Rev. Frank Tripp of Monroe at Clarks Baptist Church drawing large nightly crowds. Outdoor meetings shifted indoors due to rain, with attendees from Columbia Grayson and Kelly praising the efforts as nearby sawmill workers rush from work to hear the sermons. Rev. Clegg will lead a later Epworth League meeting in Columbia beginning June 25, while Rev. Geo D. Purcell preaches at the Methodist church about a future revival and spiritual renewal centered on Psalm 51:10.
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Columbia
Caldwell Parish
Baptist Church of
Clarks
Frank Tripp
Monroe
Baptist Church
Grayson
Kelly
Tripp
Louisiana Central Lumber Company
South
Methodist
Clegg
Epworth League
Shreveport
Geo. D. Purcell
Purcell
Dawid
Satan
God
Head of College Resigns at Silliman College
Shreveport June 5. Dr A B R Currie resigns as president of Silliman College after eight years. He is succeeded by Dr L E Petty formerly of the Presbyterian College for Girls at Milford Texas. Currie previously served as pastor in New Orleans and Shreveport.
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Associated Press
Shreveport
Clinton, la
A. BR. Currie
Silliman College
Presbyterian Educational Institution of Louisiana
L. E. Petty
Presbyterian College For Girls
Milford
Texas
Currie
Presbyterian
New Orleans
Heroic Rescue On Lake Pontchartrain Boat Sinks
New Orleans reports a sailboat wreck three miles from shore in Lake Pontchartrain. William de Pass leaped overboard to retrieve a powder puff, overturned the hull, aided companions, and swam three miles to reach the Southern Yacht Club for help. A steamer later rescued all exhausted survivors.
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New Orleans
Lake Pontchartrain
William de Pass
Waliantly
de Pass
Southern Yacht Club
Petition Filed On Highland Baptist Church Sale
Victoria Lumber Company filed in district court to classify claims against the Highland Baptist Church valued at a quarter of a million dollars for payment from sheriff sale proceeds under executions.
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KY Associated Press
Shreveport
Highland Baptist Church
Victoria Lumber Company
Lyons Signs With White Sox After Baylor Success
Theo Lyons, 22, of Vinton Louisiana, signed by the Chicago White Sox after being spotted by Connie Mack in 1920. He received 1000 dollars for the contract and a 700 dollar monthly stipend. Lyons earned a Baylor University degree this spring and was named conference pitcher in the Southwest Conference helping Baylor win the title. He will report to Chicago between June 20 and 25.
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Baylor
Chicago
Annual Encampment Of State National Guard At Camp Beauregard
The annual encampment opens July 15 at Camp Beauregard near here with 1200 to 1500 guardsmen expected. Adjutant General L A Toomb arranged building cleaning and inspection and a rifle range will be provided for the 15 day event. Richmond Va June 5 The Rev E L Pierce pastor of four Baptist churches in Cumberland county is dead and R C Garrett 45 Cumberland county clerk is in serious condition after a shooting in Cumberland Court House yard.
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Associated Press
Alexandria
State National Guard
Camp Beauregard
Here
L. A. Toomb
Richmond
E. L. Pierce
Cumberland County
R. C. Garrett
Cumberland Court House
Garrett
L. C. Garrett
It Is Just Wonderful Declares Mrs Hill
Mrs E Hill of 2427 Oak St Vicksburg Mississippi wife of a railroad man credits Tanlac with curing a three month nervous collapse and severe indigestion after four bottles restored health she recommends the medicine and notes 37 million bottles sold Tanlac is sold by all good druggists and substitutes are not advised.
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Mrs. Hill
Tanlac
E. Hill
Oak St
Vicksburg
Miss
Farm Bureau program takes hold in Louisiana statewide
J H Watkins Ouachita Farm Bureau secretary says the three weeks statewide drive for Louisiana agricultural development secured parish bureaus in Ouachita LaSalle Concordia and Grant parishes. About 30 meetings drew 40 to 200 farmers each, with parishes naming ward leaders to build community farm bureaus and support cooperative marketing and extension programs.
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Farm Bureau
Louisiana
J. H. Watkins
Ouachita Farm Bureau
Louisiana Agricultural Development
Mr. Watkins
LaSalle
Concordia
Grant Parishes
Harry F. Kapp
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation
Floyd W. Spencer
State Extension Division
Parrish
Community Farm Bureau
State Farm Bureau
Parish Farm Bureau
Extension Division
Watkins
Louisiana Farm Bureau Rice Growers’ Association
Louisiana Farm Bureau
Cotton Growers Association
Lespedera Segd Growers’ Association
Perique Sobacco Growers’ Association
Strawberry Growers’ Exchange
Irish Potato Growers’ Exchange
Louisiana Farm Bureau Truck Growers Exchange
Kepp
Spencer
W. R. Perkins
Norma Overbey
W. R. Dodson
State College of Agriculture
Experia
Dixie Conference of
Montgomery
Ala
Kapp
Perkins
Air Freight Service to Link Cleveland and Detroit
Air freight service between Cleveland and Detroit will start by month’s end. International Airways Company will operate hydroplanes with three machines, each carrying six passengers or 12.90 pounds of cargo, making daily trips.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Here
Detroit
Leor B. Lent
International Airways Company
New Boat Design for Ouachita River Traffic Debuts
Captain Fred D Doty of Camden Ark unveils a new vessel intended for Ouachita river service between Camden and New Orleans The design features an extended stern dual paddle wheels set at 60 degrees and claims of 50 percent lower operating costs The Arkansas Louisiana Navigation Company holds the patent and plans to manufacture in New Orleans and test on Ouachita river routes in October
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Fred D. Doty
Camden
Ark
Arkansas-Louisiana Navigation Company
Navigation Company
Capt. Doty
Marine Architects
Naval Engineers
Washington
Ouachita
New Orleans
Ouachita River
Doty
Mississippi River
Dutch Gardner Gus Tomes Must Stand Trial for Esteves Murder
In New Orleans on June 6 the Supreme Court denied certiorari motions by Warren Doyle and Ole Burke, ruling Tomes' trial in St Bernard parish for Deputy Sheriff August Esteves murder must proceed. Tomes previously found guilty in the Esteves case. he can appeal, but not re-litigate. Deputy Sheriff Fstepinal was killed alongside Esteves.
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New Orleans
Gus Tomes
Dutch Gardner
St. Bernard Parish
August Esteves
Supreme Court
Warren Doyle
Ole Burke
Tomes
Esteves
Estepinal
Fstepinal
Fire damages roof at Mrs Bernhardt home in Ouachita
A roof fire at 201 North Fifth Street, residence of Mrs Bernhardt, was reported by pedestrians at 2:50 PM. Fire Chief says chemical extinguishment confined flames to the roof with about 100 dollars in damage. investigation into cause underway.
Market Tone Improves on Cotton Demand and Reparations Outlook
New Orleans June 3 L L Smiths Daily Cotton Letter notes firmer undertone as demand for cotton improves. reports show France and Germany reparations talks may unlock market, with U S Supreme Court adjournment easing case suspense. Weather remains unsettled with rain aiding crops, though Ruhr invasion has weighed on German textile demand.
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L. L. Smith
New Orleans
Spory
Liverpool
Germany
Franco
U. S. Supreme Court
New York Coffee and Suger Exchange
Agutense
Texas
Ruhr
France
H. & B. Beer
Aviator Lieutenant Wen del K Phillips Dies in Aberdeen Crash
Washington reports Lieutenant Wen del K Phillips army aviator was killed when his plane crashed at Aberdeen Maryland as he attempted takeoff for a flight. The incident ends his service as a pilot in the army air forces.
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Washington
Wendel K. Phillips
Aberdeen
Lions Club to Attend Chamber of Commerce Annual Meet
Monroe Lions Club members will skip their regular meeting to join the Chamber of Commerce annual session on June 14. The event will induct Chamber officers, with Sonny Jim Coombs as principal speaker. Lions pledge to underwrite the Redpath Chautauqua next year and Rotary Kiwanis join in a 1250 dollar sponsorship. EFIL Wolslager provided luncheon entertainment.
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Chamber of Commerce
Monroe Lions Club
Monroe
Sonny Jim” Coombs
Arkansas Lions
Lions
Humble
Rotary
Kiwanis
Efil. Wolslager
Increase in bricklayers discussed at apprenticeship conference
Ralph H. Stoddard, secretary of the Common Brick Manufacturers Association of America, says demand surged as brick use rises. He forecasts six billion bricks will be laid in the United States this year and calls for expanded facilities to train apprentices.
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Associated Ire
Cleveland
Common Brick Manufacturers’ Association of America
Ralph H. Stoddard
Association
United States
Rail unions reopen wage talks for 54000 workers
Negotiations have begun with the Federated Shop Crafts for 54000 workers on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Chicago and Ottaway and Southern Railway system. They seek restoration of pre cut wages and time and a half for overtime and Sunday work. John Scott of the AFL says settlements so far average three cents above the labor board rate, with current wages around twenty three cents per hour.
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Hy Associated Press
Chicago
Federated Shopcrafts
Milwaukee Paul
Chicago and Ottatman
Southern Railway System
John Scott
American Federation of Labor
Scott
Labor Board
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