Shreveport Ranks Third in May Post Office Gains
Postal receipts from fifty industrial post offices rose 3.89 percent in May from a year earlier to 2,985,128 dollars. Springfield Illinois led with 36.05 percent gains, Madison Wisconsin second at 18.32 percent, Shreveport Louisiana third at 13.88 percent, with Norfolk Virginia fourth at 13.08 percent. Southern cities overall showed mixed results with several increases and some decreases.
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Washington
A. P
Post Office Department
Springfield
Illinois
Madison
Wisconsin
Shreveport
Norfolk
Virginia
Oklahoma City
San Antonio
Birmingham
Ala
Tampa
Fla
Wilmington
Del
Chattanooga
Jackson
Miss
Cumberland
Little Rock
Charlotte
N. C
Savannah
Columbia
Lexington
Cotton futures stay steady across New Orleans and New York
New Orleans and New York markets report cotton futures opening and closing steady with minor gains and declines. Liverpool spot prices ease with 5,000 bales sold including 4,500 American as futures close steady amid varied monthly figures.
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Ecember
Ctober
New York
Liverpool
A. P
Chicago July market notes and miscellaneous price quotes
The passage records varied price quotes and product codes for dairy and storage items, including tubs, camera extras, and firsts and seconds grades. It lists several figures such as 20 988 tubs receipts, 39 1-2-89 price points, and 38-39 for extra firsts, with further mentions of 27-27 for ordinary firsts and 70 1-4 for storage firsts.
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Ghicago
A. P
VicGipis Tyro
Chicago Grain and Live Stock Markets Report
Chicago AP report details grain prices with bids for corn and oats and cattle and hog quotes. It notes cattle prices for steers and yearlings, hogs by weight, and sheep values, with scattered farm and packing house ranges and a collision incident on DeSiard Street involving Harold Riggs.
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Chicago
A. P.j
Association to Name Successor to A L Smith
SHREVEPORT La June 7 By A P The directors of the Louisiana Cotton Growers Co operative Marketing Association have cancelled to meet this afternoon in Baton Rouge to name a successor to A L Smith Sterlington president of the association who died recently at New Orleans announced at the office of G Me secretary
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Shreveport
A. P
Louisiana Cotton Growers Co-opertive Marketing Association
Baton Rouge
Smith ~Sterlington
Ase
New Jeans
Ofice
G. A. Meo
Ink Bottle Thrown in Capitol House Fight
A Capitol altercation between Rep Rankin and Frederick A. Fenning and counsel Frank J. Hogan sparked when Rankin and Hogan clashed over questioning. An ink well and water glass were hurled as the judiciary committee continued an inquiry into Fenning’s guardianship of insane war veterans. Rankin, Hogan, and Fenning were briefly injured and separated.
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Washington
A. P
Capitol
Rankin
Mississippi
Frederick A. Fenning
District of Columbia
Frank J. Hogan
House Judiciary Committee
Hogan
Fenning
Wenning
Blanton
Texas
Graham
Dyer
Cumberland Buys Home Telephone in Louisiana Merger
The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company purchased the Home Telephone Company System for 46702 dollars. The sale covers the exchange and all property, and the system will be merged with Cumberland’s network soon.
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Shreveport
A. P
Home Telephone Company
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Telephone Exchange
Cumberland System
Lawmakers Prepare Severa Tax Bill Amid Tight Schedule
Lawmakers race to introduce measures on the final day of the session with Honey B. Conner set to present a severance tax bill aimed at boosting school funding. The proposal would raise taxes on natural gas and crude oil, sparking opposition from the carbon black industry and oil sectors while some representatives resist adding more bills.
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Honey B. Conner
Notable Week in La Salle Field Highlights Big Oil Gains
In La Salle Parish the week saw major activity led by Montague Oil Company’s Zenorin 1 extension and Hardtner Oil Company No 3 Wrania’s 2000 barrel gusher. Abercrombie No 7 King produced 2500 barrels. Numerous tests north of Olla and Urania indicate expanding exploration with several offsets and new derricks active across the region.
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R. Ah, Brooks
Tullos-Urania
LaSalle
Hardtner
R. G
Wooten
Olla
Urania
J. W. Wright No
Love
Cherokee Petroleum Company
Standard Drilling Company
Cruse No. 1
Olla O31 and Gas Company
Ayers Brothers
Montague Company
Zenoria
G. W. Wetherbee
Montague
H. L. Hunt
Chal Daniels
Keene
Hope Company
A. E, Hudson
Hay Derrick
Hunt
Hunt, McCarry and Zoder Has Set Six-Inch At No
Hudson 2
McGeghey and Richardson
Cleve Love
Bennett
France Refuses to Send Forces in Apricot War
In Damascus on June 7, French soldiers label the ongoing clashes around the gardens as the apricot revolt. Bands of brigands and unorganized rebels disrupt the orchards, hampering apricot harvests while wealthy local proprietors who once allied with the bands urge French action.
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France
Damascus
A. P
Jail and Fine Given Negro in Whiskey Case
Wilson Levels, a negro, pleaded guilty to manufacturing whiskey and was sentenced to sixty days in jail and a $300 fine or four months extra imprisonment. Deputies Roper and Childers found a 60 gallon still, 120 gallons of mash, and a gallon of whiskey owned by Levels. Vernon Suggs pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined $25 plus costs.
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Wilson Levels
Roper and Childers
Vernon Suggs
Southern Tire Co. Files Its Charter in City Clerk Court
Incorporation papers for Southern Tire Co domiciled in the city were filed Saturday with the clerk of court. Capitalization is 10,000 with authority to increase to 100,000. Officers: Martin J. Gilman president, C. L. Kellogg vice president, John S. Dabdoub secretary-treasurer. Business includes wholesale and retail tires and accessories, automobile parts, gasoline, and repair and vulcanizing services. Located on the lower floor of the McGuire apartments.
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Southern Tire Company
Martin J. Gilman
New Orleans
C. L. Kellogg
Monroe
John 8. Dabdoub
McGuire Apartments
Mellon Is Ordered to Answer Florida Claim
The Supreme Court orders Secretary of the Treasury to show cause on October 4 why Florida should not be allowed to challenge the inheritance tax provisions of the new revenue law. The suit argues the federal remittance to states with state inheritance taxes discriminates against Florida and two other states without such taxes.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Supreme Court
Florida
Alabama
Nevada
Coolidge Day Order Questioned By Senate Sub-Committee
A Senate sub-committee, citing a state resolution by Senator King, questioned whether Coolidge issued an authorized order or merely a policy explanation. The report notes prior Roosevelt and Wilson orders allowing state appointments, while the sub-committee majority found the president’s action not an order and said it accomplished nothing.
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King
Internal Revenue Commission
Supreme Court
Coolidge
Roosevelt
Forestry Service of
Wilson
Reclamation Service
Treasury Offices
Urge Clemency for Vet in Syria
A telegram from Paul Knabenshu Consul at Beirut reports the arrest of a prisoner known as Gilbert Clare in Damascus. He may be tried by a court martial and is to receive French defense assistance if possible. If condemned to death the sentence must be approved by the president of France. The note also orders Herrick to intercede.
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Paul Knabenshu
Beirut
Gilbert Clare
Damascus
Knabbenshu
Keeley
Doty
France
Eight Caskets Display At Hotel Virginia Casket Show
Eight late model ornate burial caskets lined up at the Grammedt street entrance of Hotel Virginia drew downtown chatter on Sunday. Onlookers offered theories about a disaster or new undertaker, but the caskets were later moved to the ballroom for a two day convention display by visiting undertakers.
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Grammont Street
Hotel Virginia
Monroe
Memphis Youth Gilbert Clare Faces Death in French Foreign Legion
Senator Tyson and other lawmakers press France and the U S to intervene in the case of Bennett J Doty known as Gilbert Clare a Memphis private sentenced to death for mutiny in Syria The articles note Doty served in the 30th Division and led a mutiny group before being captured and sentenced while his father and Memphis publisher Mooney appeal to authorities.
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Doty
Gilbert Clare
French Foreign Legion
State Department
Tyson and McKellar
Tennessee
Tyson
Aimbesoadur Berengern Oc
de Mooney
Memphis
France
Mepmphis
Tenn
A. P
Bennett J. Doty
Suezda
Syria
118Th Field Artillery
L. D. Tyson
U.S
Washington
Lemuel Doty
Biloxi
Mississippi
New Orleans
Suviola
Legion For Adventure
Morocco
Palestine
Monroe Opens War on Rats
Monroe launches a citywide Rat Clean-up Campaign led by Commissioner Deputy Health Officer Booth under Dr Neal, aiming to block by block eliminate pests. Officials emphasize rats cost the U S up to 200 million dollars yearly and spread disease.
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United States
Booth
Neal
Will.-De
Ane
New York Men of Prominence Die in Auto Crashes
Socialist Congressman Meyer London and society figure Heyward Cutting are killed in automobile accidents in New York. London died of car crash injuries after his vehicle swerved to avoid another car. Cutting, age 31, died from a fractured skull in a Long Island crash while returning from a dance with Countess Salm present.
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New York
Meyer London
Heyward Cutting
York
London
Russia
Wilson
Long Island
Prinee Gustavus Adolphus
Louise
Sweden
Countess Salm
Millicent Rogers
Cutting
Gobi Desert
Roy Parechman -Andrews
Editor William Rutledge Gets Four-Year Jail Term
William E. Rutledge, 64, editor of the Preachers' Magazine, was sentenced by Federal Judge Faris to four years in prison for use of the mails to defraud. He served as secretary treasurer and trustee of Economy Oil Company, which sold $258,000 in stock to about 2,200 clergy and lay readers nationwide. the stock is now worthless. The Kirkwood, Missouri firm promoted wells in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Texas. An appeal was announced.
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ST. Louis
A. P
William E. Rutledge
Preachers
Faris
Economy Oil Company
Rutledge
Oil Company
United States
Kirkwood
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Texas
Legion Meet on Virginia Roof Discusses Veterans Aid
American Legion members from the Fifth District gathered at the Hotel Virginia roof garden for a noon dinner meeting to review Legion work in the region. State Commander J. C. Casserly praised activities, urged continued membership drives, and highlighted care for veterans at Alexandria Algiers and Carville plus a film event in Monroe.
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Fifth District
Virginia
J. C. Casserly
Legion
C. E. McKenzie
Monroe
Bridger Thornhill
Casserly
Louisiana Legion
Louisiana American Legion
Legon
Alexandria
Algiers
Carville
Lake Providence
Steve Voelker
C. N. Hamilton
Saenger
Leonidas Barkdull Faulk
Monros
Bastrop
J. B. Thornhill
J. D.trammell
George F. Fish
Post
Chicago
Isaac Lemle
P. A. Mellgren
M. L. Dennison
Jonesboro
B. P. Isber
A. C. Morris
R. B. Crocker
Ruston
W. ¥. McBride
Louisiana State U Biology Students Find Evolution Study Not Harmful
Baton Rouge June 1 Students at Louisiana State University largely oppose the Shattuck anti evolution bill and report no conflict between evolution and religion in a questionnaire. They indicate the study of evolution is not injurious to religious beliefs.
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Baton - Rouge
A. P
Louisiana, State University
Mystery death on a Shreveport roadside with fractured skull
In Taylorster parish a man was found dying on the roadside early morning with a fractured skull and a nearby piece of iron. He died before being moved by local residents. A tiny pipe was nearby and three dollars and three cents remained in his pockets. Police indicate robbery was not the motive. Two men reported the victim to J H Mercer at Taylortown.
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Shreveport
Jung
Taylorster Parish
Kia
J. H. Mercer
Taylortown
Nto
Undertakers Open Session Echoes on Membership and Leadership
The Louisiana State Funeral Directors association met with officers named for three committees. Secretary Walker highlighted north Louisiana’s industrial progress, rail lines, river commerce, and Monroe Manufacturing’s new casket factory, praising its output and future potential.
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Donald F. Walker
Louisiana
Missouri Pacific
Minois Central
Monroe Manufacturing Company
Iowa Voters Debate Senate Nominations in Des Moines
Des Moines June 7 A crowded field for U S senate nominations sees incumbent Albert Cummins facing challenger Smith Brookhart and others from both parties. Brookhart seeks revenge after a 1924 loss while Cummins defends his 1908 seat amid insurgent volleys from Norris Howell Frazier Nya and Lafollette. Iowa politics reels as campaigns end with calls to wash linen at home.
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Des Moines
A. P
Albert Cummins
Smith Brookhart
Dan W. Steck
Brookhart
Senate
W. S. Kenyon
Norris
Howell
Frazier
Nya
Lafollette
Cummins
Iowa
Bragkh
Formic Howard
Clark
Dex Moines
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DeSiard Street
L. ¥. Tarver
Iar
Henry Bench
Washington, D. C
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Cumberland Purchases Home Telephone Co
LA Salle
Southern Tire Co
Mellon
Herrick
B. A
Grammont
Fuad
Zashlouy Pasha
Oris P van Sweringen
David Lloyd George
Egypt
Zaghloul Pasha
Oris P. van Sweringen
M. J
Labor Party
Youti
Ontario
Belleville
Ont
Keith
Bernice Ostrander
South Bay
Geraldine Dulmage
London Point
Roy Dulmnage
Geraldine
Government Pier
District Legion
J. J. Casserly
Undertakers
Henry Whitfield
S. Mulhearn
J. W. Hixon
James M. Leitz
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