McGilvery Wins City Boxing Permit for New Club
Mal McGilvery, head of the National Sports Club of Shreveport, secures a local boxing permit from Commissioner Atkinson under Louisiana rules after mayoral and city approvals. He must post a $2,000 bond and all participants require state licenses and medical clearances. Monroe will receive a pro rata share of gate receipts each fiscal year. McGilvery plans bids to hire local carpenters for the opening show.
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Mal MecGilvery
National Sports Club of
Shreveport
Bernstein
Will Atkinson
H. R. Speed
Atkinson
McGilvery
Louisiana Boxing Commission
Baton Rouge
R. T. Burke
State Commission
Forsythe Park
State
Monroe
McGilgery
Free City Delivery Extends to N Monroe Territory
Postmaster general approves extending free city delivery to the area between Stubbs Avenue and a power plant north to the river, effective July 2 1923, contingent on sidewalks crosswalks street lights signs and house numbers with mail receptacles. A London blue glass floor pattern exhibit noted.
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John Y Va
Stubbs Avenue
Fourth Street
Jetter
Postmascar Ce
Capital stock in state rises by over one million
Baton Rouge reports the Louisiana secretary of state records show a weekly rise in capital stock by $1 062 930 40. Major filings include Washington Hotel Company Inc Shreveport 500 000 Pekin Cooperage Company Pekin Ill 200 000 with Louisianan capitals increasing Kaufman and Company New Orleans 300 000 from 150 009 Katz and Betsoff Ltd New Orleans 250 000 from 56 000.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Washington Hotel Company, Inc
Shreveport
Pekin Cooperage Company
Pekin
Kaufman and Company
Lia
New Orleans
Katz and Betsoff, Ltd
French liner Paris seized with liquor for return voyage
New York customs, obeying Secretary Mellon's order, seized liquor aboard the French liner Paris as she entered quarantine. Authorities estimated the cargo could nearly float the ship, with a guard placed over inventories and a potential test case for Volstead Act seizure provisions.
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Roberts
New York
Baltic
Mellon
Paris
First liquor seized after under government seal
In New York the first seizure of liquor aboard the British steamship Baltic occurred this morning. Deputy Surveyor L R Sanders opened the purser locked wine room and turned the liquor over to Palmer Canfield, state prohibition director, as ships Battle and Berengaria prepare to sail up the North river.
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New York
Baltic
L. R. Sanders
Sanders
Sexle
Palmer Canfield
North River
Battle
Berengaria
Paris
Rhine
Mellon
The
Majestic
Europe
London
Great Britain
Disabled American Veterans Open Third National Convention
The Disabled American Veterans of the World War convened in Minneapolis on June 23 with national officers arriving to kick off the third national convention.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Judge Odom Hinted as Possible Louisiana Governor Bid
North Louisiana politicians name Judge Fred M. Odom of the sixth district as a likely governor candidate. He has not confirmed plans, but supporters say his candidacy would be well received due to a strong judicial record and reputation as an able leader.
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Fred M. Odom
Sixth Judicial District
Louisiana
Odom
Baton Rouge
Atlanta bids for 1924 Democratic National Convention
A movement to bring the 1924 Democratic National Convention to Atlanta was announced with invitations sent to the Democratic National Committee. C. G. Maden, former Georgia campaign manager, chairs the bid committee and promises Atlanta can provide a 10,000 seat municipal auditorium, favorable climate, and financial readiness to host the event.
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Atlanta
Focal Chamber of Commerce
Democratic National Committee
CG. J. Maden
Georgia
Haden
PRES HARDING SHOCKS WHEAT FIELD VISIT
President Harding and Mrs. Harding toured a 100 acre wheat field at Kaneane O Neill farm amid handshakes with harvest workers and children. The president drove the binder around the field as a demonstration, smiling and posing with a toddler in the crowd.
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Mrs. Harding
Harding
Alexandria to Host Large Ku Klux Klan Gathering July 4
Alexandria Klan No. 12 announces a major public Ku Klux Klan meeting in the city on July 4 with fireworks, speaking, and barbecue for members. The announcement notes later details on the number of aliens to be naturalized. Nearby towns in seven Klans will hold a separate naturalization event next Wednesday at Alco in Vernon Parish.
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Alexandria
Ku Klux Klan
Alexandria Klan No. 12
South
DeRidder
Glenmore
Bunkie
Leesville
Oakdale
Alco
Vernon Parish
Government Challenged Washington Dispatch June 26
The Employer Compensation Commission, with apparent backing from President Harding, orders resume of payments blocked by Comptroller General McCar l over federal disbursements. The ruling challenges the comptroller general's sweeping authority.
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Washington
Comptroller
McCar
Employer Compensation Commission
Harding
Comptroller General
Rough Rice Sold at Lake Charles Auction
Officials of the American Rice Growers Association in Lake Charles announced the sale of 11,090 bags of rice at stages and Lowery Thursday with twenty-two buyers bidding. High price was $2.65 per barrel. J H Trotter sales manager says the sale clears up all tough rice in the hands of the farmers and the association. James W Gardiner hosted sellers and buyers with an old fashioned southern dinner on his ranch below Hayes.
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Lake Charles
American Rice Growers Association
J. H. Trotter
James W. Gardiner
Hayes
Cotton Market Advances As July Cotton Tops 28 Cents
New Orleans cotton futures rise in morning trading with July near 28.05 cents and October around 24.46 as weather and reports fuel buying. Spot cotton gains, July and October finish near day highs before late mixed profit taking and session close.
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New Orleans
New York
Wheat and grain markets slide after mixed midwest crops signals
Chicago and St Louis grain markets show a downturn as reports on European crops worsen, then domestic rain offsets drought fears. wheat and corn close mixed to lower with oats rising briefly. New York stock activity remains aimless with oil states and some standards pressured as traders exit for weekend.
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Chicago
Europe
New York
Weather and market wrap from New York to Chicago reports
New York reports irregular foreign exchange quotations as Britain at 4.61 3-8 and other currencies move. Cotton in New Orleans pumps up on short-covering amid rain and unsettled forecast. Chicago notes a heat wave causing frequent deaths and collapses, with Ohio Michigan and St. Louis recording multiple fatalities, and temperatures near the high 90s.
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Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Poland
EL Floweree & Co
New Orleans
Shorts
Chicago
Middle West
Ohio
Michigan
St. Louis
la Porte
Ind
Hearing Set for Receiver in KKK Case in Atlanta
In Fulton superior court Judge John D. Humphries set June 29 for the hearing on the petition for a receiver for the K K K filed by David M Rittenhouse and others. The suit against William J Simmons emperor of the Klan to enjoin further organization of the Knights of Kamelia was not reached and postponed for a week or two.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
David M. Rittenhouse
Phiiladelphia
John D. Humphries
Fulton Superior Court
William J. Simmons
Klan
Knights of Kamelia
Twelve Charters Granted In State Capital Push
Jackson Mississippi June 23 represent capital stock totaling 296000 twelve charters granted by the secretary of state's office in the past week. Enochs Chevrolet Company and McComb Building and Loan Association McComb lead with 100000 capital each. All charters reflect within state investments.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Mies
Secretary of State
Enochs Chevrolet Company
McComb Building and Loan Association
McComb
Tow Boat Race Between St Louis and Cairo Near New Orleans
In Memphis the St Louis led the Cairo by sixteen miles at 9 am as they tow different freighters up the Mississippi. Wireless reports placed the St Louis at Fanny Bullock Light and the Cairo at Ashton Light with both boats carrying substantial freight. The Cairo paused to clean boiler tubes causing the St Louis to gain ground before the boats head toward Memphis next week.
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Memphis
Tenn
St. Louis
Cairo
Missinsippi
Fanny Bullock Light
New Orleans
Ashton Light
Louisiana
New Classified Advertisements in West Monroe Area
House and room rentals listed with contact numbers. requests include a four or five room house by July 1 and a wanted five room bungalow near Caro ling street with modern amenities. additional note about selling New Orleans Item with hustler prizes and a meeting at Tron Mountain Station. multiple 23-3t datestamped items.
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Monroe
New Orleans
Tron Mountain Station
C. C. Lawks
Caroling Street
Frank Masling
Community Camp Seeks Enrollees For Four Week Program
Community Service plans a four week boys camp this summer with four age divisions. Supervisor R H Schulze will oversee operations, with a camp superintendent on site. Activities include swimming athletics building fires with and without matches and camp life basics. Estimated cost under five dollars per boy plus personal gear. A job clearing house will help boys earn the funds. call 1848 to register.
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Community Service
R. H. Schulze
Mr. Schulze
North
Louisiana
Community Service invites groups to borrow play equipment
Organization requests churches and groups planning events to contact the director of Community Service at 1848 or City Hall. Ralph H. Schulze offers a community play cheat. equipment includes volley balls, basketballs, nets, and bats. Service is free. sign a receipt at Community Service headquarters in the council chamber.
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Council
Ralph H. Schulze
Council Chamber
Funds Raised to Save Jackson Cotton States Club
In Jackson Mississippi Roscoe M Heidelberg principal owner of the local Cotton States League club agreed to accept city raised funds to cover operating costs for the rest of the season. A prior meeting warned the franchise could be transferred or moved if funds were not found, but committees formed at another session secured support to keep the team in town.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Chamber of Commerce
Roscoe M. Heidelberg
Interstate Commerce suspend freight rate schedules
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended the revised freight rate schedules filed by southwestern railroads due to complaints from shippers that rates were discriminatory and unreasonable. The suspension affects rates set to take effect June 30 in the lower Mississippi valley and the southwest under the Memphis Southwestern investigation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwestern
Mississippi Valley
Southwest
Memphis-Southwestern
Bryan's Granddaughter Weds in Cape May Ceremony
Ruth Bryan Owen granddaughter of William Jennings Bryan married William Painter Meeker son of Mr and Mrs Richard C Meeker of Baltimore and Miami at the Meeker home in Cape May New Jersey. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Sturtevant Howe of the Episcopal Church of the Advent. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple departed for an automobile trip. They will sail for Europe on July 3 with Mr Bryan among the relatives present.
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Prem
Etna Lava Flow Progresses After Eruptive Pause
The Mount Etna eruption enters an erratic phase with alternating intensities. Lava continues to move toward Linguagloesa but slows so much that at current pace the town would likely be reached in weeks.
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Ress
Rome
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