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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
3
The report lists commodity quotes with spots 11.50 on Thursday June 9 1921, showing steady activity and sales figure 460. It includes High Low Close values and past day data for multiple items and notes Liverpool prices with spots 7.73 and sales 3,000 and a close around 8.78 in October.
In a New Orleans dated column, a cable from Secretary Denby to Admiral Sims reveals a dispute over a London luncheon speech. The text quotes Sims calling Irish-Americans “asses” and urges an inter English speaking policy, with Denby demanding a formal explanation from Sims upon his return.
A West Monroe Chamber of Commerce committee at West Side city hall advanced a trade day to boost the town. CT. W. Parnell was named chair for Saturday June 25 and local leaders aim to attract country customers. A luncheon is planned with Ladies aid from local churches and Harry D. Wilson may be invited to speak.
In New Orleans sixty six striking seamen were convicted in federal court for violating the injunction linked to the removal and beating of the non union crew aboard the steamer Hadnot. It ranks as the largest set of convictions in a single case in the south. Sentences are to be handed down Saturday.
Mexico City June 9 President Obregon rejects a formal treaty condition for U S recognition and limits comments after government statements. The presidential office issued the terse note while Obregon avoided press questions.
A foreign office statement says a commercial treaty with Mexico is desirable but notes the Mexican president lacks authority to conclude a political treaty as proposed in a recent memorandum to the Mexican government.
Minnie Rollins Buckley formerly of Columbia Mississippi now living near Monroe with her father is being sought by the Red Cross authorities who have information for her. She is asked to call at once at the Red Cross office in the City Hall.
Milner Motor Co. Inc announces price reductions on Ford models through authorized salesman F. B. Winberry. See him for current prices and terms. Contact phone numbers 1486 or 1000. Notice dated 9-15.
A Monroe advertisement features a husband claiming Adler-i-ka relieved his wife's gas and stomach pain in twenty minutes. It touts action on upper and lower bowels, removal of foul matter, gas, and decaying food, plus claims of constipation relief and appendicitis guard. Collens Pharmacy at Calvert's Drug Store.
E F Burns and Z Barfield of Wisner Louisiana announce a new transport route on the Ouachita and Boeuf rivers. A gasoline launch and barge will carry passengers and freight to points along the lines, benefiting merchants with faster service at low cost.
LOST Female Spitz puppy white with black ear and bob tail. Contact P. H. Chauvin 100 Pine street phone 1094. LOST bathing suit found on Lee Avenue car. please phone 1069. WANTED 19 year old high school graduate for work. Sundays off. Phone 746 Box 207 Monroe. TAKEN UP one mule in pasture. owner pay ad and charges. Grayling Lumber Co. FOR RENT two furnished rooms. phone 642 291 St. John street. WANTED two unfurnished rooms for housekeeping call 101 Lang. FOR SALE two Jersey cows with first calf viewable at Monroe Cotton Oil Company after 6 pm J E Patterson.
Baton Rouge June 9 Political parties will not be allowed to return to the convention system even if the state central committee desires. The question was settled by the convention after noon when John C. Blackman of Rapides led a successful fight to preclude such a move.
British troops repelled a Polish assault in Rosenburg last night. Reports say about five thousand Poles were beaten back and retreated southeastward from the city.
Washington reports the army appropriation bill totals 234 million dollars and guarantees a hard minimum of 150000 positions. Governor Sanders argues for the primary system while noting figures like Nicholls McEnery and Foster, and says Louisiana’s leaders bore state troubles in its darkest days.
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