Perkins, Noted Financier, Dies As Postmasters Merge State Orgs
George Perkins, famed financier and early advocate of profit sharing and worker benefits, died at Stamford Conn at 2 15 AM after an acute brain inflammation tied to nervous exhaustion. He helped popularize industrial justice and served with J P Morgan & Co before long leadership roles in major firms. In other notes Hoover backs Republican platform after breakfast with Harding. Colby seen as likely Democratic convention chair potential.
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Associated Press
New York
George Werkins
Stamford Hall
Stamford
Conn
J. P. Mor & Company
Perkins
United State ‘l Corporation
International Vester Company
Buss
Sr. Perkins
Chicago
Jacolins
Ofton
Georgerkins
Buffalo
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Harding
Hoover
Oil firms plan deep wells across Ouachita Morehouse area
The West Virginia Oil and Gas Company success at its No 1 well spurs eastern Ouachita Morehouse and northern Richland development. Plans include a second company to drill two deep test oil wells, a 4000 foot north Richland par ish well by Transcontinental Oil and Gas, and Sterling Gas & Oil of Bastrop to drill seven to nine wells in eastern Morehouse. Major firms like Standard Oil eye eastward wildcat expansion, widening the Monroe gas field triangle beyond twenty miles per side.
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Ouachita
Morehouse Parishes
Richland
West Virginia Oil and Gas Company
West Virginia
Transcontinental Oil and Gas Company
North
Richland Parish
Sterling Gas & Oil Company
Bastrop
Chicago
Cleveland
Morehouse
Monroe
Standard Oil Company
Wildcat
Great Address by Dr Sexton at Monroe Rotary
Dr. George Sexton of Shreveport delivered a forceful Monroe Rotary Club address on motherhood. He explored definitions of mother, urged protection and support for mothers, and praised their role in civilization, noting laws should shield mother and child.
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DR. Sexton
Shreveport Divine
Monroe Rotary Club
George Sexton
Shreveport
Gallilee
Rotary Club
Rotary
Elks Club
Sexton
Postmasters Push Statewide Union Under One Louisiana Group
The Louisiana Division of the National League of Postmasters convened in Monroe tomerge all postmasters of first to fourth class into a single state association. A unanimous resolution urged consolidation to protect postal service and postmasters interests. A committee will approach Washington to reinstate revenue from stamp cancellations affecting fourth-class salaries. The convention continued with papers on the postal system and salaries, and a banquet at the Elks Club capped by social events and tours of local sites.
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Monroe
Post Office Department
Washington
Louisiana
National League of Posmasters
John T. Bryant
Postmasters
National League of Postmasters
C. D. Trahan
Maurice
Postmasters’ Association
Trahan
Elks’ Club
Southern Carbon Company
Combination of Groups in Third Party Race
Chicago officials of the labor party of the United States predict a four group combination in the third party to challenge the Republican and Democratic candidates. The labor party will hold its national convention July 11 12 13.
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Chicago
Labor Party of the
United States
Wilson's Peace Referendum Challenge Accepted by Harding
President Wilson challenged submitting the peace treaty to a referendum of the American people and Harding, the Republican candidate, accepted the challenge. He said the Republican party would welcome the referendum on foreign relations and that the party's stance would be overwhelmingly endorsed.
False alarm at box next to Planters' mill
An alarm sounded this morning from the box adjacent to the Planters' mill. Fire department responders checked the scene and determined it was a false alarm.
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Il Mill
Utilities seek safeguards for dwindling gas supply
The public utilities commission asks the Bureau of Mines to implement rules by October 1 to ensure efficient use of the rapidly waning natural gas supply. The move aims to safeguard gas for essential needs and improve overall utilization.
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ATE Public
Taft and Wilson Speak on American Spirit and Health
Baltimore notes Taft says American spirit will be a guiding beacon as nations face a world order. New York reports President Wilson, nine months ill, remains spirited and gains weight while officials anticipate a statement on eleven late measures, including the water power bill.
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Associated Press
York
The
New World
Washington
White House
Wilson
Congress
Robertson Named Head of Monroe Car Service
Effective today M. M. Robertson is superintendent of car barn and transportation for the city of Monroe with D. T. Flannaghan as assistant. Robertson, an electrician of high standing, returns to municipal service as the city’s transportation chief amid praise for his experience.
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MR. Robertson
M. M. Robertson Car Barn
D. T. Flanagan
M. M. Robertson
City of
Monroe
D. T. Flannaghan
Robert
Robertson
Equitable Life to Open Monroe Home Purchase Branch
John A. Jenkins of the Equitable Life Assurance Society is in Monroe to organize a Monroe branch for home purchase loans. Clarence Oakley says the program will bring substantial funds for local home builders, with loans up to 50 percent of appraised property value. The plan, already tested in southern cities, aims to spur growth with millions loaned in recent years.
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John A. Jenkins
Home Purchase Department
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
Monroe
Clarence Oakley
Jenkins
Life Insurance Company
South
Equitable
Chief Cities Program Expands Home Loans Reach
The establishment of the department enables loans from 1000 to 4000 dollars, widening access to housing finance for residents. The move signals a unified effort to support home ownership in the region.
Battle Royal Sunday Set as Unbeaten Elks Face Shreveport Legion
The undefeated Monroe Elks host the Shreveport Legioners Sunday in a highly anticipated clash. San Flannigan or Russell Ice may handle pitching for the Legioners, while Grover Mathis, now managing Tallulah, La., eyeing Legioners for his squad. The Legion farm system has placed players in Texas and Mississippi leagues, with five others signed to better clubs.
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Monroe Elks
Shreveport’s Legion
Legioners
Elks
Monroe
San Flannigan
Russell Ice
Grover Cleveland Mathis
Tallulah
Mathis
Shreveport
Mississippi
Legion
Weather Forecast: Cloudy Tonight With Local Showers
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with probable local showers. River gauge reads 88.4, indicating moderate river levels.
Western Star Lodge Elects Officers After Death
A special communication of Western Star Lodge No. 24 met at the Masonic temple to elect officers to fill vacancies from the death of Senior Warden Joe Kern. H. G. Prophit became senior warden, W. E. Reitzel was named junior warden, Frank Massling senior deacon, and Dr. J. C. Stewart junior deacon.
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Western Star Lodge No. 24
A. M
Masonic Temple
Joe Kern
H. G. Prophit
W. E. Reitzel
Frank Massling
J. C. Stewart
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Colby
Bainbridge Colby
Frisco
District of Columbia
Bryan Democratic Club
Leon Hammond
Zola Young
Mesdames
Phil Chauvin
Harry Oliver
Ewell West
Bunkie
R. G. Hawkins
J. H. Luch
Mer Rouge
M. E. Kidd
Choudrant
W. P. Foster
Georgetown
Bureau of Mines
State
Baltimore
Maryland
Union of
Sir
Auckd Geddes
Illiam Howard Taft
Caldwell Parish
Ouachita Parish
F. Collins
Quachita
Collins
George James
J. H. Yoder
Shreveport Legioners
Western Star Lodge Meeting
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