Deadlock forecast as GOP convention opens in Chicago
The Republican convention opened at the Coliseum in Chicago with Senator Lodge as temporary chairman delivering a sharp attack on Wilson, declaring the Woodrow Wilson dynasty must be driven from power for not following American government ideals. Bryan attended from the press box as Lodge called Wilson a Democratic free trader with socialist tendencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Coliseum
Chicago
Senator Lodge
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Bryan
Lodge
Washington
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Contest for Ouachita Parish Police Jury Presidency
Charles Phillips and John Breard contend for the Ouachita parish police jury presidency as the body plans to reconvene at the courthouse. A quorum failed yesterday, delaying a vote until all members can attend, with the jury also to act as a board of review and hear tax-decrease requests from property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Phillips
Ouachita
Joe Hanna
Court House
Breard
Phillips
William O'Kelly
No Leader For Convention As Big Day Dawns
The Republican national convention opens without an obvious nominee. Wood, Lowden, and Johnson head into a triangular deadlock as leaders seek to steer a possible stampede. The event, held amid rumors from camps and headquarters, promises a record ballot as candidates vie for votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Lowden
Johnson
Judge Jack to Confirm Sale of Line to A L Bidder
Bids were heard for the Arkansas and Louisiana Midland rail line at the federal building in Shreveport. Judge George W. Jack will confirm the sale and consider shipper interests before selecting a purchaser from five proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Arkansas & Louisiana Midland Railroad
Federal
W. PB. Leary
Shreveport
George W. Jack
United States District Court
Bastrop
Crossett
Southern Scrap and Metal Company
Arkansas & Louisiana Midland and Railroad
Judge Jack
E. A. Frost
Frost
Convention Opens in Chicago as Bands Play and Delegates Arrive
The Republican convention at the Coliseum in Chicago began at 11:34 AM with Chairman Hays on stage. Delegations filled the hall as bands played, women participated actively, and leaders debated a permanent organization while Senator Lodge held the gavel. Lieutenant-Colonel Roosevelt appeared early, and Henry Lincoln Johnson of Atlanta won the Georgia national committeeman post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lodge
Chicago
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Atlanta
Lowdon
Republican Committee
Georgia
Black Father and Son Put in Monroe Bastile for Concealed Weapon
Freddie William, a Black man from Tallulah, came to Monroe to find his 15 year old son Willie Williams. The pair were detained after a tense exchange on Fourth Street. Tarver searched Freddie and found a big automatic weapon concealed on his person. Both were taken into custody with Freddie charged for concealed weapon possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Bastile
Freddie William
Tallulah
Monroe
Freddie
Willie Williams
L. V. Tarver
Fourth Street
Tarver
Freddie Williams
Elks Lodge Meeting Notice Monroe Lodge No. 454
Regular meeting of Monroe Lodge No. 454 B P O Elks set for Wednesday night. Business of importance. All members urged to attend. J M Cobb E R F B Surgaine Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
J. M. Cobb
E. R. F. B. Surgaine
Stcy
Tiny gas wells sprout around Constantine gasser near El Dorado
In Union County Arkansas more than 1000 miniature gas wells formed after the Constantine gasser was capped on Saturday. A large crater appeared nearby with mud sand and gas shooting 5 to 10 feet high. Oil men report unprecedented activity and expect a growing field as imitators arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Arkansas
Constantines
Constantine Gasser
el Dorado
Constantine
West Virginia No 1 gas well roars into Ouachita belt
West Virginia Oil and Gas Company reports its West Virginia No 1 well in Ouachita parish erupted with a mighty roar and could yield about 20 million cubic feet daily. Driller Sid Simmons was briefly knocked out when the elevator was blown down by the blast. Experts tease the belt may extend five miles east of the well and confirm it as a leading gasser in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
West Virginia Oil and Gas Company
Ouachita Parish
Sid Simmons
Simmons
Ouachita Gas Belt
Women’s suffrage forces mobilize 150 pickets at convention
The women's national party posted 150 pickets and a cordon of silent sentries along the coliseum front before opening hours as thousands waited for a look at the Republican convention. Most applicants for seats were denied entry, while today’s events were described as routine preludes to the sessions and first ballots expected midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's National Party
Coliseum
White House
Washington
Refugee B Savanah Captured After Escape From Street Gang
Local officials arrest B Savanah a Black man after he escaped a street gang. He had 280 days for concealed weapon and disturbing the peace, with 50 extra days for running away. Officers Lanier Tarver and Deland assisted in the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Savanah
Lanier
Tarver and Deland
Savannah
Notice to Gas Consumers on Payment Deadlines
Gas company warns customers to pay by the 10th to save ten percent. Bills unpaid by the 20th will result in service disconnection without further notice. NATURAL GAS CO., Inc.
Convention of Medicos Opens in Monroe
The Fifth District Medical Society convened in Monroe City Hall with Dr. N W Wooten of Manghaum presiding. Luncheon served at 1 pm as clinicians from Mon roe Oak Grove Columbia Monroe Ansley Farmersville Bonita New Orleans Tallulah Ruston and Collinston prepare papers on medicine for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth District Medical Society
N. W. Wooten
Manghaum
C. P. Gray
Monroe
Also Mentioned on This Page
G.O.P
Lowden, Johnson and Wood
Thompson
Cook County
Farfield
Champ Clark
General Assembly
Baton Hoge
Clark
Senate
Monroe Shipping Interests
B. A. Frost
New Orleans
Bastrop and Junk
Ark
BE. A. Frost
Frost-Johnson Lumber Company
Shreveort
Southern Scrap and Metal Com
Pany
Stovall Drilling Company
Colonel Roosevelt
G. O. P. Arrivas
Albany Divide Mining CO
State of
Nevada
Boston Curb Exchange
Boston
Mass
W. E. Clark
Strong
Victoria Bank
Strong Arkansas
E. P. Barry
Massachusetts
J. Q. Graves
H. C. Pratt
Fidelity Trust Company
Federal Trust Company
Jesse L. Adams
Citizens’ National Bank
Louisiana
O. O. Clark
George Sengel
Fort Smith
Old South Trust Company
Hanover Trust Company
State OF Louisiana
John E. Allen & Company
Devonshire Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!