Republican convention threads league of nations issue
The Republican convention in Chicagofocused on routine preliminaries as the platform committee lags. Margaret McCarter of Kansas addressed as the first woman speaker, while a subcommittee hones the league of nations and Mexican declaration language amid unsettled policy questions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Platform
Margaret Bill McCarter
Kansas
League of Nations
Fifth District Medical Society condemns state drug clinic
The Fifth District Medical Society met in city hall and unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the state board of health New Orleans outpatient clinic for drug addicts. It calls for its discontinuance and memorializes the General Assembly and the Governor to provide proper detention and treatment facilities.
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Ffth District Medical Society
State Board of Health
New Orleans
General Assembly
F. C. Bennett
Monroe
Tient
Fifth District Medical Society
Democratic Platform Embraces Versailles Treaty at Convention
Homer Cummings arrives in San Francisco to press ratification as the Democratic plank. In Chicago, credentials staff finalize the Republican roll, with contest rulings, Wood and Lowden seat changes, and ongoing guesses on how many ballots the big three can withstand before a dark horse enters.
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San Francisco
Homer Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Associated Press
Chicago
Credentials Committee
National Committee
Lowden
Wood
London
Frosts bid for A L Midland may keep line as going concern
Shreveport lumber magnate E A Frost aided by Monroe Bastrop and Crossett interests seeks U S District Judge George W Jack approve the purchase of the 120 mile Arkansas and Louisiana Midland from Monroe to Crossett for 287 500 with aim to extend toward Pine Bluff.
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Monroe
Chamber of Commerce
Jack
Shreveport Lumber
Crossett Lumber
Shreveport
Bastrop
Arkansas & Midlane
George W. Jack
United States District Court
E. A. Frost
Crossett
Ark
Frost
Arkansas & Louisiana Midland Railroad
Monroe News- Star
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Judge Jack
Pine Bluff
Frost-Johnson Lumber Company
South
Ashley, Drew and Northern
Monticello
Cotton Belt Railroad
G. W. Jack
Western District of
Louisiana
Hamburg
Arkansas & Louisiana Midland Railway
Abor Demands at Republican Convention Spark Debate
Chicago June 9 A vigorous opposition to federal legislation akin to Kansas industrial court proposals and to injunctions in strikes is outlined in a set of demands endorsed by Samuel Gompers and other labor leaders. CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Kansas Industrial Court
Samuel Gompers
Senate defeats Hood bill and suffrage resolution in Louisiana
Baton Rouge June 9 The Senate indefinitely postponed action on the federal suffrage amendment ending any immediate ratification effort. Senator Hood's larger bill to merge Monroe and West Monroe passed the Senate Tuesday night. A duplicate ratification measure remains in the House, potentially reviving the fight. Leaders remain hopeful for House passage before another Senate vote.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Senate
House
Senate Committee On Elections and Registraions
Monroe News-Star
Senator Hood
Sen
Posse
Monroe
West
N. C. Williamson
Breard Jr Elected Ouachita Police Jury President
In a harmonious session Ouachita parish police jury elected J. M. Breard Jr of Monroe as president for the coming year. Charles W. Phillips withdrew, Breard won unanimously, with W. A. O Kelly reappointed secretary, A. H. Green treasurer, and Dr. Armand McHenry re elected health board president. The Monroe News Star named official printer and tax assessments were reviewed.
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Ouachita Parish
J. M. Breard
Monroe
Charles W. Phillips
Breares
W. A. O'Kely
A. H. Green
Armand McHenry
Parish Board of Health
H. Green
F. H. Durden
Monroe News-Star
Ouachta Parish
Oe Hanna
Monroe Chamber Meeting Set with Pirkey Address
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce schedules a Thursday night annual meeting at headquarters arranged by Isadore Liebreich. Dr. R. J. Pirkey will speak, with Richard Downes Jr presiding and G. T. Cross reporting on a year of community work. officers and directors will be elected and refreshments served.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Isadore Liebreich
R. J. Pirkey
First Baptist Church
Chamber of Commerce
Marshall
Texas
Richard Downes, Jr
G. T. Cross
Recess Appointments to Interstate Commerce Commission
President Wilson made recess appointments to the Interstate Commerce Commission naming Henry Jones Ford of New Jersey Mark W Potter of New York and James Duncan of Massachusetts as commissioners delayed until Senate confirmation from Washington on June 9.
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Washington
Wilson
Henry Jones Ford
New Jersey
Mark W. Potter
New York
James Duncan
Massachusetts
Interstate Commerce Commission
Steamer Kitaku Maru Gasoline Explosion
Fifty Japanese seamen are missing after a gasoline explosion aboard the Kitaku Maru in Kobe. The blast shook the city like an earthquake and caused serious damage to shipping facilities.
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Kobe
Japan
Property Transfers Show Two Home Loan Sales
Court records list a deed transfer from Mrs M B Amman to Peoples Homestead and Savings Association covering 1382 feet along De Siard and 152 feet along Catalpa for 20000, and a reverse sale for 37600. Also recorded are transfers of lot six in 22-18N-8E to J M Wilhite for 750 and Mond to J M Willis for 750.
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Court House
M. B. Amman
Peoples Homestead and Savings Association
DeSiard
Catalpa Street
Elks Monroe Lodge 454 Meeting Called Wednesday
Regular meeting of Monroe Lodge No. 454 B P O Elks set for Wednesday night with business of importance. Members urged to attend. Officers J M Cobb E R F B Surgaine stepping down as steward.
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Monroe Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
J. M. Cobb
E. R. F. B. Surgaine
Stey
Morehouse Parish Population Rises by 525 to 19311
Census figures show Morehouse Parish population at 19 311, up 525 from prior data. Other towns listed include Bastrop 1 216 Bonita 310 Colliston 897 Mer Rouge 656 and Oak Ridge 318.
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Morehouse Parish
Bastrop
Bonita
Colliston
Merrouge
Oak Ridge
Ouachita Valley farmers seek federal loan funds
The Ouachita Valley Farm Loan Association asked for about 25000 to be shared among local farmers who filed for federal loans. Secretary Watkins said about 150000 in loans were applied for by farmers in Ouachita Morehouse and Caldwell parishes, and only part of applicants will receive loans. The national appropriation was cut to around 32000000 for farmers nationwide. Approved loans will go to those who filed timely and were early in line.
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United States
Treasury Department
Notice to Gas Consumers payoff terms revised
Gas customers must pay by the 10th to save ten percent. Bills unpaid by the 20th will have service discontinued without further notice.
Monroe to Pine Bluff Rail Line Promised Revival
The article notes that Monroe funded 25000 dollars toward a rail line with towns along the route contributing in proportion, and most right of way being donated. It quotes plans by E A Frost and associates to complete the project to Pine Bluff Arkansas, arguing the line would boost gas field industries and local businesses if operated as intended.
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Monroe
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Hamburg
Crossett
Ark
E. A. Frost
Pine
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Dark Horse
G. O. BP
A. & L. M. Railway
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Terger Bill
M. Breard, JR
Ouachita
Uani Lige
Have Begu
POR Chamber OF Commerce
Police Department of
Charles Schulze
Morehouse
Methodist
Southern Hardware
Victor Howell
Singer
Ouachita Valley Farm Loan Association
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