Ferguson Named Man A L Mry Manager Succeed Parker
B Ferguson, already serving as manager for A and L in Mary, is designated to replace J M Parker as general manager. The appointment highlights leadership transition within the operations unit.
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14 Jun 1916
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
1
Railway Changesannounced for Arkansas and Louisiana line
An official notice details management changes at the Arkansas and Louisiana Midland Railway. J. Meehan resigns July 1 to join a land development company, to be succeeded by L. B. Berson. Strickler becomes master mechanic. W. Meehan moves to Crossett roles. office transfers and new repairs to be done in Monroe. A post office car and passenger equipment will be added. line improvements underway from Crossett to Monroe. Mr Ferguson to central manager, backed by a strong staff. Parker departs Monroe after years of friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas and Louis Midland Railway
Ing
L. B Berson
Vickshore, Shreveport Pacific Railway
Monroe
Sin Fenson
Strickler
Meridian
New Orleans
Ftern
J. W. Weeham
Ola Central Railroad
Ts Fal
A & L Railway
Crossett Ark
Mar Bree. Co
Atl
Enw
Mon
Croscett
Weetinghouse, Church, Kerr
Dly
Quartery
New York
Crossett
Ferguson
Rongly
Mr. Ferguson
Montgomery man found guilty of murder and sentenced to hang
Montgomery Alabama June 14. The jury found Andrew Moulton guilty of the murder of William Walter, a prominent young farmer. He was sentenced to hang July 21 after a special session of court sped up the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Andrew Moulton
W?'Uam Walter
Moulton
Cour
Progressive Ethridge backs Democratic ticket after party dissolves
Dallas June 13 Judge F M Ethridge of Dallas once on the Progressive resolutions committee at Chicago announced tonight that with the Progressive party disintegrating he would support the Democratic national ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
F. M. Ethridge
Progressive Party
Texas
Chicago
West Monroe approves 45000 bond for city improvements
Voters approved a 45000 improvement bond in West Monroe with strong support in both assessed value and turnout. A three mill tax will back the issue, funding a water filtering plant expansion, doubling water and light plant capacity, street improvements, and a new auto hose truck for fire protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aon
West Side
Redrafted Ry Bills Move Through Parish Assessor Actions
Parish assessors and sheriffs review and redraft claims and taxes as bills move through parish offices. No further details provided.
Birthday of the American flag observed nationwide
In Washington on June 14 1777 Congress declared the flag of the United States with thirteen stripes and thirteen stars. The nation marks the flag's birthday with readings recitations and patriotic displays in cities towns and schools praising liberty and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Lakes
Gulf
Chronicle of America
Assessor Salaries Set by Parish Wealth and Population
Baton Rouge June 14 tentative assessors bill sanctions a parish graded salary system for sheriffs and assessors. Salaries range by class from 2,000 to 5,500 with detailed parish groupings and expense allowances. An annual sheriff fund, deputy appointments, and prisoner feeding shifts are outlined, effective July 1, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrill
Baton Rouge
Ways and Means
Calcasieu
East Batonn Rouge
Rapides and
Vernon
Arcadia
Evangeline
Franklin, Grant
Madison
Morehouse
Pointee Coupee
al River
Richland
St. Bernard
St. Martin
Washington and Webster
Caddo
East Baton Rouge
Rapides
Acadia
Avoyelles
DeSoto
Iberia
Jefferson
Lafayette
Natchitoches
St. Landry
Quachita
St. Mary
Tangpohoa
Beauregard
Bineville
Iberville
LaFourche
Jeff Davis
Sabine
St. Mar
West Monroe Auction of City Lots by Austin & Eby
Beginning tomorrow morning at 9 30 pulse o 'clock choicest residence lots on the West Side will be placed on public sale on easy terms. The lots in a new addition opened by Austin and Eby near the West Monroe public school building will be sold to the highest bidder with no reserve. Automobiles leave Ouachita National Bank corner at 9 to transport buyers free of charge. R B Blanks oversees the sale and reports heavy inquiries from potential homeowners boosting the property's value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Eby
West Monroe
Ouachita National Bank
R. B. Blanks
Feg
Fields and Ewing in Baton Rouge bond sale clash
Special to the News-Star June 14 in Baton Rouge Louisiana Senator H G Fields and Times Picayune reporter David Ewing clashed over a bond sale report. Fields cut Ewing on the left shoulder and right arm. injuries serious but non fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Baton Rouge
H. G. Fields
David Ewing
Times-Picayune
Fields
Ewing
President Wilson Leads Washington Preparedness Parade
President Wilson marches at the head of a civilian parade on Pennsylvania Avenue carrying an American flag. About 75,000 people including men women and children participate as cabinet members and officers join in civilian dress. He reviews from the White House reviewing stand and later speaks to the Flag Day gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Tumulty
White House
Peace Monument
Army
Navy
Police Jury Reelects Phillips and Names Officers
The Police Jury met to elect officers for the coming year. C R Phillips was reelected president and W A O Kelley was reelected clerk. Henry Thompson named parish treasurer to replace O B Morton. Dr A G McHenry chosen parish health officer. Clerk salary raised from 900 to 1200 yearly. The News Star named official journal. Members listed by ward include C W Phillips, T E F Edwards, W G Dunn, FP Peters, J R Littlepage, QG W Phillips, Howard Peevy, S C Henry, J E Rutledge, Dan 8 Owens, J M Breard, C A Krichbaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. Phillips
W. A. O'Kelley
Henry Thompson
O. B. Morton
A. G. McHenry
News-Star
C. W. Phillips
T. EF. Edwards
W. G. Dunn
C. Peters
J. R. Littlepage
QG. W. Phillips
Howard Peevy
S. C. Henry
J. E. Rutledge
Dan
Daniels Tor Suffrage Platform Sealed in Dems Rally
A terse stater of the Democratic platform from Secretary Daniels referencing suffrage themes. The missive signals emphasis on voting rights and party stance during a regional or national gathering.
Suffragists Back Plank Aiming At Federal Amendment
In St Louis on June 14 suffragists backed a tentative Democratic plank urging Congress to submit a federal constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote. Secretary Daniels stated his personal support for equal rights, signaling potential influence on the platform while stressing he speaks only for himself. Leaders of the National American Woman Suffrage Association welcomed the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plank
Suffrage Association
Congress
St. Louis
Daniels
Searate Staes
Woman's Party
National American Woman's Suffrage Association
Jey
Equal Rights Movement
Resolution Committee
Women voters and suffrage groups push for Anthony amendment
In a cordial exchange with national suffrage leaders, the discussion centers on mobilizing women voters. Miss Paul cites 4,000,000 women in 12 states as a potent bloc for democracy, while Secretary Houston probes bargaining positions. The suffrage advocates demand immediate congressional passage of the Susan B. Anthony amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paul
Woman’s Party
Houston
Woman's Party
Congress
Vanderbilt East Nashville Commencement Honors Largest Class
Vanderbilt University held its first annual commencement in Nashville on June 14 with one of its largest graduating classes. Dr. Charles W. Dabney, president of the University of Cincinnati, delivered the address to the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt University
Charles W. Dabney
University of Cincinnati
Monroe Chamber Plans October Agricultural Fair
A Monroe Chamber of Commerce general meeting decided to hold an agricultural and livestock fair in late October with free ground admission. Committees will be named, premiums discussed, and active fair work starts immediately. A free market day at Court Square will be coordinated with the Civic League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
G. W. Hydle
Chamber of Commerce
Civic League
Court Square
Glynn Opens Democratic Convention with Tearful Speech
At St Louis on June 14 the Democratic convention opened amid enthusiastic crowds. Ex governor Glynn of New York gave the keynote, drawing loud cheers as he touted negotiated peace and wartime restraint. Mr Bryan joined in tears as delegates urged more instances of presidents settling disputes without war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis
Wilson
Marshall
Wm. F. McCombs
Glynn
New York
Gov. Glynn
Mr. Bryan
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Man
Ager
J. M. Parker
AW. Meehan
L. Cater
A Monroe
Hane
Ghaded
Ouachita
Claiborne
Concorda
Jackson
LaSalle
Lincoln
Plaque
Mines
St. Charles
St. John’s
Caldwell
Catahonia
East Carroll
Livingston
Tensas
Union
East Feliciana
West Baton Rouge
West Carroll
Cameron
St. Helena
West Feliciana
Beausregard
Tangipahoa
Allen
Ascension
Boxster
Jefferson Davis
St. James
St. Tammany
Catahoula
America
Elk’s Lodge
Columbia
Daughters of the American Revolution
Corterie
St. Tammeny
Terrebonne
Vermilion
Winn
Sen. Fields
Hight
MR. Phillips
Daniels Tor
THE
Democrate
Mr. Daniels
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Representa
Vanderbilt
HIOLD
Bryan
Vention
John C. Cooper, Jr
Florida
Committee On
J. T. G. Crawford
Louisiana
Robert Ewing
Mississippi
John M. McBeath
Ollie James
Wm. J. Bryan
W. F. McComiis
Paramount Corp. Presents
Francis Ford
Grace Cunard
John Barrymore
Paramount
Barnum & Bailey's Circus
Alice Brady
Ane
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