League of Nations plank adopted averting party split
The Root draft plank on the League of Nations was accepted as a basis of compromise by the irreconcilables and others at the convention sub committee. Officials said the agreement brightened prospects for full unity though ratification terms remained unspecified. Final text to be polished before public release.
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Associated Press
Chicago
League of Nations
Lihu Réot
Senate
Ogden Mills
New York
National League of Postmasters of Louisiana
J. . Bryant
A. V. Miller
A. Bernstein
G. A. Carter
Chas. Schulze
P. Chauvin
May Wooten
M. Kaliski
Abe Arent
John Foster
R. Downes, Jr
E. Florsheim
O. B. Morton
Travis Oliver
G. T. Cross
J. A. Smith
J. M. Cobb
J. H. Trousdale
H. R. Speed
C. ©. Dawkins
T. E. Flournoy
Allan Scholars
Sam Smith
W. A. O'Kelly, Jr
Lynton Ethridge
West Virginia gas well declared largest gasser in region
The West Virginia Oil and Gas Company reports a Ouachita parish gas well in 4-18-6 which test shows a volume of 26,5672,320 feet making it among the largest in northeastern Louisiana and the farthest east extending Monroe proven fields. Ouachita Parish Police Jury approves assessor Hanna's figures with minor changes and outlines standing committees before adjourning.
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West Virginia
State Conservation Commission
Louisiana
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Joe Hanna
Hanna
Ouachita Jury
Inonroe
West Monroe
Citizens National Bank
Albany Divide Mining Company
Platform committee to report to convention at 4 p.m
Chicago June 10 platform makers resume work amid threats of a split over the league of nations plank. A tentative foreign relations section opposes the treaty without reservations while pledging American rights. The party vows to enforce respect for the flag and protect citizens and property in Mexico. The convention met at the Coliseum awaiting the platform report and possible nominating speeches.
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Associated Press
Chicago
League of Nations
Wilson
Republican Party
Mexico
Coliseum
Magers
Four Year Old Carl Randle Killed in New Orleans
A pistol accident killed four year old Carl Randle in New Orleans while his brother Robert Jr. and the family were visiting at Mrs. Root’s home. The tragedy shocked the community and the body is expected to arrive in Monroe by rail tomorrow.
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Carl Randle
New Orleans
Robert C. Randle
Mr. Randle
Robert O. Randle
West Monroe
Little Carl
Root
Robert
Carl
Randle
Monroe
Crystal Springs
Baton Rouge
Helen
Robert O. Randle, Jr
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Thirty Miles To The Gallon Test By Overland Co
Local manager R L Prichard conducted a gasoline efficiency test on a stock Me Chase Amman Smith model 4 triplex spring car. Witnesses included Fred Amman and J W News Star with foreman R B Myatt. The tank drained at river front near Pine Street and the car completed a test drive reaching 7.5 miles per gallon according to the speedometer.
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R. L. Prichard
Overland Motor Co
Chase-Amman Smith
Fred Amman
The
Drug Co
J. W. News-Star
Prichard
R. B. Myatt
Pine St
Gas Company Notice Encourages Early Bill Payment
Gas Consumers urged to pay on or before the 10th to save ten percent. Bills unpaid by the 20th will be discontinued without further notice. Natural Gas Co. Inc.
Parker Breaks Precedent with Governor's Joint Session Address
Baton Rouge reports Governor Parker broke a 25 year precedent by addressing a joint session of the legislature to outline his views on pending and proposed laws. Senators debated a measure to adjust municipal salaries under the Powell bill, affecting Monroe city salaries for mayor and commissioners.
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Monroe News-Star
Baton Rouge
Parker
Senate
House
General Assembly
Hood
Senate Committee On Corporations
Powell
Monroe
Smith Slays One and Wounds Wife Then Escapes
A 25 or 26 year old man identified as Charlie Smith shot and killed Ernest Evans and wounded Rachel Smith and Elisa Moore at 46 Jackson Street last night around 9 30. Smith fled with a 12 gauge pump gun as a police posse and Sheriff Arthur Grant pursued him. The attack followed jealousy over a roomer Evans and Smith’s estranged wife.
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Jackson Street
Charlie Smith
Grayling Lumber Company
Amuck
Ernest Evans
Eckhart and Lennon Lumber Co
Rachel Smith
Elisa Moore
Smith
C. M. Lanier
Arthur Grant
Evans
Moore
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Elihu Root
Paders
J. L. Ross
F. C. Peters
P. Alexander
J. C. Thames
East Side Roads
J. R. Littlepage
C. W. Phillips
Charles Hancock
West Side Roads
W. T. Hodge
E. H. Ross
S. L. Hendricks
Breard
Latform Committee
Pllatform
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
DeSiard Street
J. T. Bryant
W. A. O'Kelly
L. P. Milner
S. C. Blackmon
R. Downes
Bessie Bryant
Nellie Webb
J. W. Smith
Clarence Faulk
Dortch Campbell
C. H. Trousdale
B. A. Trousdale
First Baptist Church
R. J. Pirkey
Victor Howell
Senate Today
Albany Divide Mining
W. E. Clark
Victoria Bank
Strong
Arkansas
J. Q. Graves
Monroe, la
J. L. Adams
George Sengel
Fort Smith
O. O. Clark
John E. Allen & Company
Devonshire Street
Boston
Mass
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