Biggest Fourth of July celebration planned for parish history
A meeting led by Mayor Arnold Bernstein and Rev. R. J. Pirkey laid plans for a grand Fourth of July event to honor returned soldiers and celebrate peace. A five member general committee was formed with city officials and police jury members to organize sub committees for an official, community driven celebration.
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Arnold Bernstein
R. J. Pirkey
Pirkey
BE. K. Means
Means
CL T. Cross
Nonroe
N. G. Tippit
West Monroe
C. W. Phillips
Arnold Berstein
H. R. Speed
A. V. Miller
Chas. W. Phillips
Germans hail ending of war amid nationwide demonstrations
London reports German government signing peace terms triggered patriotic displays in Berlin Munich and other cities. Crowds sang war songs and cheered the old empire’s generals. Officers' association urged Holland not to surrender Kaiser Wilhelm II, saying they would protect him with their bodies but rely on Dutch generosity.
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London
Clerman
Germany
Copenhagen
Berlin
Munich
Officers Association
Holland
William Hohenzollern
Ouachita Parish Police Jury Sub Committees Named for Event
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury lists sub committees for finance publicity barbecue refreshments tables speakers and music with a separate celebration planned honoring colored citizens for wartime service and home front work. A general committee of prominent local representatives will direct arrangements and a continuation note indicates the story continues on page three.
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P. M. Atkins
J. Harvey Trousdale
Abe Arent
Thos
J. Flournoy
Alex S. Kuhn
W. G. Garrett
G. T. Cross
Lee Hawkins
John M. Parker, Sr
M. J. Massengill
V. C. Tarringer
Herman McGuire
L. TH. Peevy
A. L. Smith
T. L. Hood
C. W. Parnell
C. W. Phillips
J. B. Filhiel
W. M. Ruffin
B. M. Jackson
Fannie Bowie
J. C. Sadler
Henry Eidenharn
Thomas H. McMillan
Emile Kaliski
Leon L. Marx
A. M. Thornton Grounes
Guy E. Stubbs
J. M. Cobb
Theo Terzia
John M. Breard, Jr
L. P. Milner
Minnie Ruffin
Causey
W. Harris
G. R. Cooley
F. P. Stubbs
Forger Neal Charged in Government Allotment Checks Case
United States Deputy Marshal G E Geren arrested Robert Neal near Columbia on a federal forgery warrant sworn June 19 1919 by U S Attorney J H Jackson. Neal pled guilty before U S Commissioner W M O Kelly and was remanded to jail for trial in Shreveport. The case involves forged endorsements on Treasury checks issued to allotments and a dispute with Neal sister in law Geneva Neal over the funds. Neal sustained a shotgun wound in a prior shooting incident and now carries his arm in a sling.
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United States
G. E. Geren
Columbia
Robert Neal
U. S
J. H. Jackson
John F. Slattery
Shreveport
Western District
Louisiana
Treasury Department
W.4. O'Kelly
Marshal Geren
Alexandria
Geneva Neal
Frank Neal
Robert
Clemenceau Says He Will Resign After Treaty Promulgation
Paris June 24 Premier Clemenceau intends to resign from office as soon as the peace treaty is promulgated. Marcel Hulin reports in Echo de Paris that he feels he has completed the task of becoming premier. Parliament is expected to ratify the treaty late in July.
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Paris
Associated Press
Clemenceau
Marcel Hulin
Echo de Paris
Wreath for Cleveland's Grave Sent by Memorial Committee
A committee of Grover Cleveland Memorial Association sent a wreath to Princeton cemetery to honor the late president on the eleventh anniversary of his death. The group includes all living members of Cleveland's cabinet and other prominent Democrats and personal friends.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
Monroe Lodge 454 Notice for June Meeting
At the regular meeting of Monroe Lodge No. 454 B P G Hils Wednesday night June 25th candidates will be seated all members urged to attend Exalted Ruler J M Cobb Secretary F B Surguaine
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Monroe Lodge No
B. P.G. Hils
J. M. Cobb
F B. Surgaine
Mrs. Anna Clark Dies After Long Illness in Arizona
Mrs. Anna Maronege Clark longtime Monroe resident died quietly Monday afternoon in Globe Arizona at 5 o'clock after seeking health improvements. She was a loyal Christian wife and mother with seven children and survived by one brother. Funeral arrangements were not yet made. family to be advised.
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O. O. Clark
Monroe
West Monroe
Globe
Arizona
West
Eve Mieget
Clark
Baptist
Old Spring Hill
And
Union
Anroney
Eala
Pearl
Henry Dol
Montgomery
Camimie
Sammie
Jawise Piercer
Prentiss
Trene
Cu Sheiss
Brookes
Charles C. Maroney
Mon
Hotel Officers Elected by Ouachita Hotel Company
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting the Ouachita Hotel Company directors elected Guy P. Stubbs as president Sam l Kaplan as vice president R Downes Jr as secretary treasurer and formed an executive committee including Stubbs Kaplan Downes Jr P M Atkins and Byron Ensel The charter was filed today with the clerk of court Stock subscriptions total $145 000 with more pledged bringing capital to $150 000 Construction will begin as soon as detailed arrangements are made and an architect is employed by the committee
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Ouachita Hotel Company
Chamber of Commerce
Guy P. Stubbs
Sam'l Kaplan
R. Downes, Jr
Sam Kaplan
P. M. Atkins
Byron Ensel
Varios
Ue Ingidéntel
Hood's Texas Brigade veterans meet in Bryan reunion
Surviving Confederates who fought under Gen. Hood gather in Bryan Texas for the Hood's Texas Brigade Association reunion. A handful of veterans will spend two days sharing reminiscences of the 1860s and enjoying a program of entertainment organized by local volunteers.
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Bryan
Texas
John B. Hood
Hood
Texas Brigade Association
Peace Treaty Signing Aims Thursday Amid Uncertain Date
London reports say the German battleships at Scapa Flow have been beached with salvage likely if weather holds. The British note the German ships Sinden Frankfurt and Nurenberg plus two destroyers at risk. Dispatches indicate the peace treaty may be signed Thursday as Versailles talks continue and Clemenceau prepares final ceremonies.
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London
Scapa Flow
Baden
Sinden
Frankfurt
Nurenberg
German peace delegation member likely named tonight
Weimar reports the German delegation member expected to sign the peace treaty will be named tonight or tomorrow. The National Assembly voted to sign unconditionally amid fiery appeals from Democrats and conservatives, but most members affirmed the government’s decision. Gloom followed the vote as opponents appeared resigned to the outcome.
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Weimar
Associated Press
National Assembly
Germans Burn French Battle Flags Reported
Word of burning certain French battle flags by the Germans has reached the Peace Conference. The action is seen as a violation of the peace treaty which required flags to be returned to France. A commission may be appointed to decide on action.
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Paris
Associated Press
France
Germany
Weighed in Balance Sermon Draws Large Revival Crowd
At First Baptist church last night Dr. R. J. Pirkey preached on weighed in the balance and found wanting urging salvation through Christ’s atonement and heart regeneration. Attendance is expected to rise with nightly prayer circles and increased scripture reading. music by Mr. and Mrs. Thatcher highlighted the service.
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First Baptist Church
R. J. Pirkey
John Imrie
Thatcher
Pirkey
Egies
Experts to Study Scapa Flow Breach for Armistice
The Council of Three proposes commissioning experts to determine responsibility for the sinking of the German fleet at Scapa Flow and whether armistice terms were violated. The inquiry aims to establish accountability for the incident.
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HMS
Paris
Assoiated Press
Council of Three Brespeteite
Scapa Flow
Commission of Experts
267 Aliens Start For Home Under Guard Of Troops
Salt Lake City Utah June Under guard by United States troops 267 enemy aliens from Fort Douglas and war prison barracks began a special train trip to Charleston to board a chartered ship for deportation to Germany. The ship will carry close to 2 000 aliens on the voyage.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
United States
Fort Douglas
Charleston
D. C
Atlantic
Germany
Two Aviators Killed As Plane Falls Near Rye Beach
A Mineola official report says Lieut. Shelby Weston of Rogers, Texas, and civilian merchant Ireland of Westbury were killed when their aircraft crashed several hundred feet, caught fire, and burned beyond recognition on the Rye to Hazlehurst field flight.
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Rye Beach
N. Y
Mineola
Shelby Weston
Rogers
Texas
Ireland
Westbury
Rye
Hazlehurst Field
Profound distrust of Germans dominates London presses
London papers sharply attack Germany over the war and the peace treaty. They warn treachery during the war proves cautions must persist until the treaty is signed and penalties are fully paid.
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London
Germany
Forty Seventh Annual International Association of Fire Engineers Opens
In Kansas City Missouri on June 24 the International Association of Fire Engineers began its forty seventh annual convention. Attendees from major U S and Canadian cities will discuss higher wages for fire lighters and rising living costs. New fire apparatus and fighting methods will be reviewed during the three day session.
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Kansas City
Mfo
International Association of Fire Engineers
United States
Canada
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