Quake Damages Englewood Business District
A strong earthquake last night ten miles from Los Angeles damaged Englewood and destroyed twenty one business buildings. The city lost light and gas as dozens of residences were damaged and plate glass windows shattered. San Pedro Long Beach Santa Monica and Venice reported minor damage while residents worked through the night to clear debris and board up ruined structures.
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Los Angeles
Hich
Angeles
Lewood
Here
San Pedro
Long Beach
Santa Me
Venice
Democrats Gather for Great Meeting Ahead of Convention
News dispatch from New York and San Francisco describes preparations for a Democratic national convention. William Gibbs McAdoo asks Burris Jenkins to oppose his nomination, while Palmer Cox supporters mobilize and hotel lobbies show convention activity but few discussions on platform or candidates. Posters back Palmer as Cox supporters arrive. full campaign action expected later in the week.
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Associated Press
New York
the Treasury
William Gibbs McAdoo
Burris Jenkins
Kansas City
San Francisco
Municipal Auditorium
A. Mitchell Palmer
Cox
Ohio
Kansas plantation sold for $86000 to Baptist orphanage
The 436 acre Kansas plantation near Monroe was sold by John P. Parker Sr. to the Baptist church for 86000. It features a fine pecan grove and is described as one of the Souths best plantations. Transfer arrangements were made by Dr. R J Birkey and others, with work on the $800000 orphanage set to begin within a year.
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Kansas Plantation
The
Baptist Orphanage Committee
Kansas
John P. Parker
Baptist Church
South
Monroe
R. J. Birkey
A. J. Barton
Cass Moss
Winnfield
Extension Seen Keeping Arkansas Louisiana Midland as Going Concern
Attorneys for bidders seek postponement of final sale plans for the Arkansas & Louisiana railroad in U S district court after Monroe business leaders voiced strong hopes the line can be bought as a going concern. A Judge set a $375000 bid as a potential sale price, with New Orleans firm Southern Scrap and Metal offering that amount to junk the line if needed.
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Jack
Arkansas
Louisiana Midland
Arkansas & Louisiana Railroad
George W. Jack
United States District Court
Monroe
Bastrop
Crossett
Hamburg
Monticello
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
George W Jack
Arkansas & Louisiana Midland Railroad
The
Southern Scrap and Metal Company
New Orleans
E. A. Frost
Frost- Johnson Company
Shreveport
J Jack
Judge Jack
Frost-Johnson Lumber
Arkansas & Louisiana Midland
Pine Bluff
Ark
Democratic convention logs heat on prohibition debate in San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 22 delegates gathered for the Democratic meet amid talks of platform changes. Officials expect a clash over enforcing prohibition with possible references to the League of Nations and Bryan era meat measures. The session focused on rights as they relate to beer and broader policy, with the resolutions committee under watch.
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Francisco
Naval Committee
League of Nations
W. J. Bryan
McAdoo's Name to Be Put Before Democratic Convention
Burris A. Jenkins a clergyman and newspaper publisher said McAdoo would be placed in nomination before the Democratic convention in San Francisco with or without McAdoo's consent.
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McAdoo
Associated Press
Kansas City
Butler apologizes to Proctor over gambler claim
Cincinnati June 22 Colonel William Proctor disclosed a telegram from Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler apologizing for statements that gamblers and stock market players were Wood's principal backers. Butler called the words unbecoming and unwarranted.
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Cincinnati
William Proctor
Nicholas Murray Butler
Wood
Butler
Government officials watching spread of rail strikes in the East
Washington June 22 Government officials monitor rail strike actions spreading from Philadelphia and Baltimore to other road centers. No steps to halt the walkouts have been decided, with agencies relying on recognized leaders to secure a return of the strikers.
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East
Associated Press
Ashington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Nson Buys Simpsons Sawmill and Farm Assets
Simpson sells his sawmill on the iron farm to J. T. for 10625 dollars with 3000 paid in cash. The deal includes eight or nine mules wagons and timber rights. Dixie Lumber sells three acres in 86-17N-2E for 1000 dollars. Head sells timber rights in parish for 500 dollars. MeQuiller sells oil and gas rights on 80 acres for 80 dollars. MeQuiller also sells 12 acres for 500 dollars.
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NSON
Simpson
T. Simpson
J. T
Dixie Lumber Company
Wade H. Futch
L. Head
O. G. Elliott
W. M. Reynolds
J. M. MeQuiller
Abe Arent Oil and Gas
A. J. MeQuiller
E. L. Webb
Spanish War Aggie Meeting and Pension Notice
Veterans who served in the Spanish War and meet age or disability criteria may receive a pension under a new federal act. The North Louisiana Agricultural Society will hold a Calhoun meeting on June 24 at the Experiment Station with demonstrations on home beautification and poultry care. Speakers include Dr. W. H. Dalrymple and Harry D. Wilson.
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U. S
Calhoun
Frank P. Stubbs
Louisiana
Pension Bureau
Washington, D. C
Act of Congress
The
North Louisiana Agricultural Society
Experiment Station
Trccen
Mary Sue Gesell
Fannie Buie
W. H. Dalrymple
Harry D. Wilson
Monroe City Budgets Detailed For Fiscal Year Ending April 29
Monroe city council adopted an ordinance detailing the fiscal year budget ending April 29. The plan lists donations to several groups and outlines expenditures across departments including schools, police, fire, sanitation, utilities, street cars, water, sewerage, parks, and market house teardown. Major totals include school costs at 60,000 and police at 50,000 with various line items for utilities, maintenance, and public services.
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Monroe
Miler
Antimalaria Campaign
Chamber of Commerce
Public Library
Juvenile Protective Association
Home of Good Samaritan
St. Francis Sanitarium Free Clinic
Fire Department
Water Department
H. F. Harper Dies at 88 in Alexandria
H F Harper manager for E Levy and Co painting and paper hanging contractors died at 12 35 PM yesterday at his Wood Street home after a short illness from pneumonia He was 88 a longtime Alexandria resident and came to the city sixty days ago with his wife He is survived by his wife a father and a sister The body was taken to Alexandria this morning for burial
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H. F. Harper
E. Levy & Co
Wood Street
Alexandria
Resignations and Appointments in Federal Departments
Washington announces the resignation of John W. Abercrombie of Anniston Alabama as solicitor of the department of labor. Fred K. Nielsen of Nebraska is named solicitor of the department of state and Roland B. Mahany of New York joins the labor department.
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Associated Press
Washington
John W.abercrombie
Anniston
Ala
Department of Labor
Fred K. Nielson
Nebraska
Wilson
Department of State
Roland B. Mahany
New York
Tampico
State Department
New Campaigns on Radicalism
Washington reports that officials use broadened powers from the alien exclusion act to launch a drive against radicalism. Orders require strict surveillance of those preaching radical doctrines or aiding others in unsettling activities.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Civil War Rages in Bonnie Erin with Deaths Mounting
Londonderry reports ongoing civil war with a new death bringing the toll to eight. Troops guard principal streets as firing terrifies residents and halts activities. An automobile attack on the Royal Irish Constabulary official near Dublin Castle wounds the assistant director general and four constables.
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Associated Press
Londonderry
Royal Irish Constabulary
Amiens Street
Dublin Castle
Miller Norrell and Co Form Tin and Sheet Metal Firm
J. H. Miller D. C. Norrell and H. L. Cleveland form a partnership to operate a general tinning and sheet metal business in Monroe. A large downtown establishment is planned with a three year term ending May 24, 1923. Capital is $2250 with Miller and Norrell as full time operators.
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J. H. Miller
D. C. Norrell
H. L. Cleveland
Monroe
Miller, Norrell and Co
Messrs. Miller and
Norrell
Fred Hayes Still Serious After Gasser Explosion
Fred Hayes of Camden aged 35 formerly of Monroe remained in critical condition ten days after a gasser explosion in the Constantine field near El Dorado. His relapse and worsening condition contrast with improved status for Mrs. A L Wolfort and Miss Ruth Gaughan of Camden who were also burned. Eight people were in the party. five have died as fire finally ceased burning this morning.
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Fred Hays
Camden
Monroe
Constantine
el Dorado
A. L. Wolfort
Calton
Ruth Gaughan
Elks Monroe Lodge Regular Meeting Notice
Elks Monroe Lodge No. 454 B P O Elks to hold a regular meeting Wednesday night with important business on the agenda. Members urged to attend. J M Cobb E R F B Surgaine Secy.
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Monroe Lodge No
B. P. O. Elks
Lost Arkansas & Louisiana Midland stock certificates
William A. Otis of Colorado Springs California gives public notice that certificates Nos. 34 and 64 covering 3098 shares of the Arkansas and Louisiana Midland railroad stock are lost or destroyed. The total par value is 309800 dollars. A reward is offered for delivery to the owner or representatives. No transfers or sales have occurred. Application will be made for duplicate certificates.
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William A. Otis
Colorado Springs
Cal
Arkansas & Louisiana Midland Railroad
Otis
State to provide better for state institutions via appropriation
The General appropriations bill totaling about 11 million dollars was introduced in the Louisiana House. It earmarks funds for state charitable and educational institutions, funded from Governor Parker's severance tax, with about 1 million for charitable institutions. Salaries rise about 20 percent and expenses about 10 percent for sheriffs statewide. Senate bills also seek higher civil and criminal fees to cover added salaries and prisoner costs. Monroe visitors Harry Russell Harry Oliver and R O Randle attended.
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Baton Rouge
House
A. M. Smith
Parker
Louisiana
Orleans Parish
Senate
Geo. H. Clinton
Ventress J. Smith
New Orleans
Clinton
Louisiana senators push trio of sheriff and tax official pay bills
In Baton Rouge on June 22 three companion bills by Senators Clinton Smith and Browne seek to raise sheriff and tax collector salaries, fund deputies and clerical help, and create a sheriff salary fund funded by office fees. The Caddo sheriff in Shreveport would gain 1200 annually to 7200 with expenses up to 38000, while other measures adjust civil and criminal fees. Senator Johnson of Bossier questions the likelihood of passage.
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Senate
Clinton
Smith
Browne
Times
Johnson
Bossier
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Mediterranean
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Boulogne
Supreme Council of the Allies
Brussels
Census Bureau
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Perry Counties
Alabama
Hernando County
Florida
Ireland
Bonnie Erin
Royal Constabulary
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Fred Hayes
J. M. Cobb
E. R. F. B. Surgaine
Secy
Monroe News-Star
Harry Russell
Harry Oliver
R. O. Randle
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