Monroe region eyed for Central railroad aid push
Moffitt, agent, reports Central of Illinois lines seeking information on Monroe area needs for dairy, poultry, crops, fruit and livestock development. Local reply lists industries then present in Monroe including mills and plants and notes accessibility of power gas and soil fertility as reasons for planned industrial growth with Illinois Central backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Il- Héis Central Railroad
Moffitt
MontaYea
Chambers of Commerce
Ki- Adis
Ions
Monroe
Monaulp
Sterlington
Louisiana Light & Power Company
Bach Industries
Ttme
Milinois Central
Gotham Children Cry Black Hand to Get Holidays
In New York on June 18 AP reported that Dr. William O Shea superintendent of schools blamed licorice lollipops shaped like black hands for four near panics among east side public school children in two weeks. A panic yesterday required six police and several foreign‑born parents to help escort frightened pupils from the building.
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New York
A. P
William Ja O'Shea
East Side
O’shea
Tollyhops
Behool
P . Esquel
Notice of Precinct Visits and Public Sale in Ouachita Parish
Registrar Lillian E. Collins lists dates and precincts where visits occur from June 1 to June 29 in Ouachita Parish Louisiana. The notice precedes a public sale by the District Court in the minor ward case of J. Tilden Austin and Martha C. Austin under Probate Docket No 088, ordered by Judge Percy Sandel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inabnet
Geldune
Swarts
cenveeeeFihiol’s
Bryan's
Cedeville
W.u
McCain
oLdune
Hendrick’s
G—Idune
Court House
Peter’s Fur. Co
White City
Motor Wheel Corp
Clear View
Parlor City Lbr. Co
City Hall
W. Monroe
Calvert’s
van Browning's
R. Russel
Cln
Monroe Auto Sup. Co
J. Renwick
Snh
Lillian E. Collins
Registrar of Voters
Ouachita Parish
State of Louisiana
Beli
Parish of Ouachita
State of
Louisiana
J. Tilden Austin
Martha C. Austin
Percy Sandel
Rochelle Avenue Paved and Wood Street Upgraded
Paving on Rochelle Avenue and Eighth Street is finished, using asphaltic concrete. Wood Street progress continues with hard surface planned from South Grand to Seventh, including curbs sewers and concrete foundation. Five additional blocks on four streets authorized. work to begin after contract.
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Rochelle Avenue
Eighth Street
Will Atkinson
Wood Street
South Grand Street
Seventh Street
Commission Council
Resolution to Lower City Light Rates in Monroe
The Monroe Louisiana city council approves a resolution to cut electric rates for residence lighting to 19 cents per kilowatt hour and commercial lighting to 8 cents. The plan includes a revised power scale from 1 to 8 cents per kilowatt and an ordinance to be drafted for the next meeting with the new rates taking effect at the next meter readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission Council
Monroe
Louisiana
Six Gulf Refining workers burned in Bayonne heater blast
Bayonne New Jersey June 18 six Gulf Refining Company employees were burned about the head face and arms in an explosion. One man said the blast was caused by the heater being blown out on a still containing crude oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayonne
N. J
A. P
Gulf Refining Company
Mineral rights and land sale in Ouachita Parish buyers sought
A court sale in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana lists undivided mineral rights in a 137 1 2 acre tract describing gas petroleum oil coal iron and other minerals. The property lies in sections 17 and 18 township 19 north range 4 east and is offered for cash with a minimum bid of 10900. Sale date is July 24 1926, JT Austin tutor for minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Louisiana
Onaebita
Bayou Lenewa
Ranewe
JT. Austin
American Plane Expert Named for Long Atlantic Hop
Rear Admiral Moffett selects Lieutenant Allen to join the crew of the New York to Paris flight in July or August. The aviator brings extensive experience as a flyer and air space radio expert. The mission plans a three-aviator team with the third seat yet unsettled.
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Washington
Allen
Reneilly A. Snoddy
San Francishe
Voneh
New York
Paris
Snodds New Mid
Moffett
Navy Air Chief
Beesus
Ina Ane
Cres
Want Ad Rates Mentioned At 25e Entry Fee
The notice states advertising space is available and a Want Ad can be placed for as little as 25e. It highlights affordability for small announcements and urges readers to inquire for details on pricing and options.
Auto and Truck Collision on Lovers Lane
Vernon McCoy of 402 Apple Street rear ended a truck on the 2500 block of Lovers Lane after the truck halted in the street. The truck driver identified as Mr. Cagle sustained minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon McCoy
Apple Street
Lovers’ Lane
Mr. Cagle
McCoy
Car Collides With Abandoned Truck On City Street
McCoy reports his car struck the rear of a suddenly stopped truck in the middle of a street. He says there was insufficient room to pass, leading to significant damage to the front of his vehicle.
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McCoy
French Actress Regina Flory Dies by Self Inflicted Wounds
Paris and London stage figure Regina Flory, a French revue actress and dancer, is dead from four bullet wounds to the head. The tragedy occurred yesterday evening in a theatre office where she was located.
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Self
London
A. P
Regina Flory
Paris
Actress Mile Flor Dies in London Shooting
Police say the wound was self defense related after actress Mile Flor was found with a bullet to the head in the official’s room at Drury Lane during the Rose Marie performance. She died at a hospital. an inquest is set for Monday.
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Drury Lane Theater
Rose Marie
Mile
Flory
London
Flor
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Buck
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