Measure 10 forges Dawkins resignation bid in state race
A Louisiana House bill sought to force Judge Ben C. Dawkins to resign his district judgeship while running for the state Supreme Court. The measure, introduced May 30 by Rep Leopold, was withdrawn after its hidden aim became known. The proposal could also affect District Judge Reynolds of Arcadia and other candidates in the contest.
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Ben C. Dawkins
Dawkins
Supreme Court
Baton Rouge
Leopold
Orleans
Judiciary
General Assembly
Vdaton Rouge
Reynolds
Arcadia
Supreme Bench
Sidney Herold
Shreveport
New Orleans
Leonold
Hotel guest disturbances spark protest at city hall
J F Doughtie of Motel Management called on city officials to complain about disturbances in a city jail section that disrupt the peace and quiet of guests in certain hotel rooms, hindering room rentals.
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J. FE. Doughtie
City Hall
Doughtie
Deserters to Camp Beauregard with Sheriff and Deputies
Sheriff Grent and Deputy Brothers were to escort Vernon E. Boone and George Keeton and Aaron Petterson to Camp Beauregard this afternoon. All are described as deserters.
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Grent
Camp Beauregard
Vernon E. Boone
George Keeton
Aaron Petterson
Two More Subscribe to Paralytic Boy's Fund
Only two subscribers were added today to the list of those making donations to the fund for a paralytic boy. The list shows amounts from Beare Ste LUTE i oh 6604 1.00 and WM Raffin 5. 401.00 totaling $95.00.
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WM Raffin
Veterinary Board Meets Licensure Session Discusses Applicants
Dr. F Collins vice president and acting secretary of the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Examiners returns from Baton Rouge. On Wednesday the board examined applicants for licenses to practice. Local applicants include F E Helton Tallulah C J Ballowe Bastrop J C Freeland Lake Providence Theodore Brand Rayville. Grading of papers not finished.
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Veterinary Board
F. Collins
Liouisiana
Petition Seeks Powell Bill Election On Straight Commission
RB. A. Trousdale announced 225 signatures have been gathered to petition the City Council for a Powell bill election on adopting straight commission government. The required minimum is 200 signers. He did not know when the petition would be presented to the Council.
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A. Trousdale
Powell
Mr. Trousdale
Wanted Help and Range Stove Advertisements
Three women to work in Bailey's 5-10 cent store advertise positions. Also want a range cook stove wood or coal burner cheap and in good condition addressed to P O Box 374 Ruston Louisiana dated 14 21.
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Bailey
Ruston
War Savings Drive Meetings Arranged For Next Tuesday
Parish Vice-Director Morton assigns war chairmen west of the river to hold 6 pm meetings next Tuesday with representatives. Headquarters will canvass wards Wednesday through Thursday to push the drive. Dr J M Johnston spoke at the Lyceum last night. about 20 attended the City School auditorium. Johnstons expenses are said to be paid by an insurance company.
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Parish
Morton
J. M. Johnston
South
Lyceum
Johnston
H. H. Russell
Treve
Resting of Bonnie Reed in Monroe City Cemetery
The 10 year old Bonnie L Reed was laid to rest in City Cemetery after funeral services by Mrs Brady of the Methodist Protestant church. J T Reed, her father, is related to Jo C Swallows by marriage as Swallows is Mrs Swallows' second cousin.
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Bonnie L. Reed
Jo. C. Swallows
City
Brady
Methodist Protestant Church
J. T. Reed
Marrige Td Swallows
Weather data fragment from June 14 1918 report
Weather rundown shows highs around 6 04 and 63 with readings across stations. Listed are daily low temperatures near 25 and 24, closing values fluctuating around mid 20s including 25.94 25.98 24.35 24.34 24.05 23.39 for observed periods.
Liverpool Friday 1918 Spot Trade Quiet Close
Market notes show limited activity with spot prices around 22.51 and 22.42 while sales volumes remain light. Prices drift between 21.91 and 22.51 with total turnover modest and trading quiet.
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Frdiay
Sas
Soo
Cotton Market Signals Bearish May Turnover Declines
The New Orleans market notes a bearish day with local spots up 25 points on middling and above while Liverpool demand softens. Census and crop data show lower U S May consumption compared with last year, with U S stocks at May end down from 1,899,000 to 1,795,000 and public storage up, plus a 3.8 percent rise in acreage and strong two week belt conditions. Exports to Europe fall to 29,000 from 53,000 last year as domestic mills run below last season in the first 10 months.
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U. S
Watkins Bureau
New York
Southern Products Com
Europe
Ohio GOP Conference weighs Ohio ticket and governor race
In Columbus the Republican state and county committee leaders meet to map campaign plans and discuss the gubernatorial contest between former Governor Frank B. Willis and former State Chairman Edwin Jones. The Willis faction warns against a party framed state ticket for primaries.
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Columbus
Ohio
Frank B. Willis
Edwin Jones
Willis
Classified Want Ad Delivers Quick Results
A low cost want ad in the local paper proves effective by drawing steady inquiries and practical responses. Small listings attract buyers and readers, generating fast leads for various items and services.
Exemplification of Fourth Degree Knights at Alexandria
Knights of Columbus announce the Fourth Degree exemplification in Alexandria on July 4. Visitors may tour the town all day with a 3 pm assembly at Horst Sentley to present credentials. Procession to the cathedral for benediction at 1 pm features a bishop’s sermon. The exemplification follows at the City Auditorium with a banquet at 9 pm.
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Alexandria
Knights of Columbus
Camn Beauregard
Horst Sentley
Ford Visitor from Life and Casualty Arrives in Vickburg
G W Ford superintendent for Life and Casualty Insurance Co visited Vickburg today after being summoned by the death in the family of his cousin Mrs J T Reed.
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G. W. Ford
The
Life and Casulty Insurance Co
Vickyburg
J. T. Reed
Plan to govern oil gas fields sparks Louisiana debate
Baton Rouge June 14 After prolonged talks legislators voice support for state supervision of gas deposits in North Louisiana. Senator Dowling proposes divorcing oil and gas fields from the conservation commission and creating a separate department with headquarters at Shreveport. A subcommittee works on the Smith fields bill while weighing Dowling's divorce plan and the Douglas tax bill on natural resources.
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Baton Rouge
Conservation Commission
Louisiana
Dowling
de Soto
The
Shreveport
Agricultural Committee
Smith
Fields
Ashford
Boatner
Douglas
Senate
Stenographer Positions Open for Male Applicants in WWI Effort
A Red Cross notice from Gulf Division outlines male stenographers needed for France troop support. Enlistment limited to 18 to 19 year olds with ten month terms and 600 francs pay plus uniform and expenses. Also seeks a few clergy with extra $100 salary. Also mentions a dramatic stage story and a Miss Ward film success.
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Stern
Bureau of Personnel
Gulf Division
American Red Cross
New Orleans
France
Innocent Plays At Garden Theatre On Saturday
The Pathe Play In nocent featuring Fannie Ward comes to the Garden Theatre Saturday. It tells of a girl raised by a father addicted to drinking who isolates her to shield her from evil, labeling her Innocent to honor his intent.
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Eltinge Theatre
New York
Pathe
Fannie Ward
Garden Theatre
Daugher
China
Bankers to discuss cotton handling at New Orleans conference
A Texas Bankers Association committee sent out recommendations for a July 5 conference in New Orleans. Leading bankers from 10 cotton growing states would meet to discuss financing South farmers, addressing wartime obstacles and the need for cooperation between banks and farmers in marketing the 1918 cotton crop.
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Dallas
Texas
New Orleans
Texas Bankers Association
How Producers Can Live Big Problem in Germany
New York June 14 Deputy Klofer Independent Socialist in the Prussian Diet says the main issue in food vote is how producers can survive the war. He notes potato acreage falling while prices rise and criticizes Ukraine maladministration and grain hoarding. A confidential letter from Johannisthal warns of defending uprisings with machine guns.
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New York
Klofer
Waldow
Ukrainia
Johannisthal
Berlin
La Creole Hair Dressing Promises Darker Hair
Advertisements tout La Creole Hair Dressing as a solution for gray or faded hair. It claims to restore an even dark color to hair beard and mustache and offers shipping from Van Vleet-Mansfield Drug Co. Memphis Tennessee for 1.20 dollars with guaranteed satisfaction.
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van Vleet-Mansfield Drug Co
Memphis
Tenn
Five girls sign up as oilers on Pacific steamship
Five girls from Aberceen enroll as oilers aboard a Pacific steamship. The move marks a notable employment shift for women in maritime roles during the era.
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Pacific
First Fort Louisiana funeral for soldier dead in France
Campu La June 14. James Adams 29 a private in the engineering corps was buried in Fort Louisiana in what is said to be the first funeral there for a soldier who died somewhere in France. Doctors attributed his death to hydrophobia following a dog bite years ago and after arriving in France.
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Campu
Fort Louisiana
France
Plac
James Adams
Maneering Corps
Adams
All Traces of Scrofula Cleansed from the Blood
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a vegetable blood remedy that removes scrofula and impurities. It claims to cleanse the blood, restore vigor, and offers free medical advice from Medical Director at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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Rogers Belsium
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Miue
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L.l.smith Cotton Broker
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Liverpool
Ccorn
Chicago
Monroe Red Cross
Germany
Wheeling
W. Va
Madiins Shoe
the Valley
Childrens Shoes
Ahaa F.dalley Ee Pate Limited
Buffalo
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News-Star
J. W. Apperson
Mgr
Rivera
Biloxi, Miss
Washington
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