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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
8
Columbus Ohio June 15 The Democrats push to nominate Governor Cox at the Frisco convention to carry Ohio. Former Ohio Governor Campbell emails delegates urging Cox can win Ohio with strong certainty. Also notices from local ads appear, including free dirt offers and trades on auto work and blacksmith services.
The market report from New Orleans shows quotes for spots and futures with mixed highs and lows. Trading activity includes a quiet session and notable figures for July October and other contracts, with sales totals stated as 382 and 3000 respectively.
New Orleans reports a dry June needed for cotton progress with improvement seen. favorable outlook through late June. Weevils increase in interior sections. South Texas areas report heavy destruction due to recent showers. Bulls may rise if heat persists, while rains could ease fears. Government weekly crop review expected to be favorable overall.
Paris reports that Italy fixed its claim for reparations from the central umpire including pensions at about 12.12 million dollars based on Rome dispatches.
A mixed page of classifieds lists jobs for a bookkeeper clerical work carpenters and mill labor at Fondale plus hotel housekeeping cooks and chambermaids. It also advertises furnished rooms for rent a found silver medal and a bicycle purchase, with contact details and dates.
Attorney General Palmer urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to halt the New York harbor strike and curb nationwide freight congestion as of June 15. The move aims to restore orderly shipment flows and reduce bottlenecks affecting commerce.
Support pledged by the American Federation of Labor at its convention session for striking Atlantic and Gulf coast longshoremen in their fight for recognition and against the open shop. White House officials offered no information on a potential signing of the water power bill, with an announcement expected today.
Population data from the census bureau lists Columbus, Mississippi at 10,501, up 1,515 or 16.8 percent, while Pascagoula reports 6,082 residents, an increase of 270 percent or 80 per cent, reflecting growth in both cities.
Berlin June 15 former vice premier and finance minister Martin Erbberger urged dividing new Germany into states of equal size and importance He argued Prussia is too large and should be split into states equal to Hanover and Westphalia
Washington June 15. R C Fulbright of Houston for the Southwestern Industrial Traffic league says a large rail freight increase is needed but rate hikes alone won’t solve the nation’s problems. He contends the full 31 percent rise sought by western roads is not necessary.
New York Police Inspector Dominick Henry of the Tenderloin district was found guilty of perjury last Friday and sentenced to two to five years in state prison at hard labor.
The Elks lodge held Flag Day exercises last evening in the club house hall. A splendid program impressed a large crowd with fruit punch served and dancing afterward. The Lyceum orchestra provided music for the event.
Bids will be received by the Police Jury of Ouachita parish at the courthouse Monroe for grading draining and gravel surfacing 4.46 miles from the Columbia road near Jones mill to Prairie Bayou at Risers School House. Bid security $400 and ten day contract. Plans in parish engineer office. Amendment to charter Monroe Hardware Co Inc Article IV amended to fix capital stock at 700000 dollars with 7000 shares par value 100 dollars each.
Amendment to the charter of Monroe Hardware Company filed June 2 1920 in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. Copies certify stock details officers and signatures of witnesses. Deputy Clerk J L Grigsby attests copy as true and correct.
Writs of Seizure and Sale issue for two Monroe cases. Frank Varino et al vs 10299 Barney J Sugar and Archie Hogg vs 10268 J Livesay list property to be sold at Monroe courthouse on June 26 1920 and June 11 1920 respectively. Properties include Lot Thirteen Square Twenty eight Ouachita Cotton Mills Addition fronting Lover's Lane and a Chandler touring car. Sheriff T A Grant handles both sales with cash terms and no appraisal.
Automobile Finance and Securities Company versus A. E. Gossett seizure of One Oakland automobile car 112145 motor 94119 to satisfy writ of seizure and sale. Sale on Saturday June 19 1920 at Monroe Louisiana cash terms without appraisement. property listed as defendant's. Monroe La June 8 1920.
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