Democratic Leaders Scramble Ahead of National Convention
Reports from San Francisco and Washington detail the buildup to the Democratic national convention with key figures like Senator Glass and Charles Murphy arriving to shape policy on prohibition and platform drafts. President Wilson address rumors linger as preparations ramp up and party strategy unfolds.
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Associated Press
Washington
San Francisco
Wilson
White House
Glass
Frisco
Jne
Rail food and supplies held up by railroad strike moved
Howard Figg special assistant to the Attorney General ordered surveys of foodstuffs and other necessities to be held up in transit to be released. Every effort is to move necessities promptly amid the strike.
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Washington
Howard Figg
League of Nations Council to Meet in San Sebasta
The council of the League of Nations will hold its next meeting at San Sebasta on July 27, with an official notice announced.
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Madrid
Council of the League of Nations
San Sebasta
W W Freighter Sold as New Boat May Be Bought
John W. Klein of Pittsburg announces the sale of the freighter W. W. on the Ouachita River after months of operation. Ouachita Transportation Company plans a larger vessel for river service with a gas boat and barge running Monroe to Harrisonburg on a semi monthly schedule.
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John W. Klein
Pittsburg
W. W
Arger Boat
Ouachita River
Chita Transportation Company
Ree
Pittsbug
Quachita Transportation County
Ohio River Transportation
Monroe Shipping
Ouachita Transportation Company
Ouachita River Transportation Service
Monroe
Harrisonburg
Sugar Temptation Lands Four Monroe Men in Jail
Four Monroe men David Shelton Sam Warren Prince Conway and Ollie Chandler raided a Missouri Pacific sugar car in Monroe yards driven by shortages and high prices. Police arrested them and Judge Charles Schulze sentenced Shelton and Warren to thirty days on the streets while Conway and Chandler were released.
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Monroe
David Shelton
Sam Warren
Prince Conway
Ollie Chandler
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Monroe Yards
Charles Schulze
Shelton
Warren
Conway
Chandler
Oil Lines As Common Carriers Under Fire And Assessor Pay Hike
Baton Rouge reports show a conservation committee favoring a bill making all pipelines common carriers and barring non common carriers from crude petroleum trading. A separate measure seeks a 40 percent salary boost for assessors plus higher expense allowances, with notable increases across parishes. Federal indictments charge four oil firms and brokers with mail fraud in oil stock schemes, naming Ranger Oil, W P Williams Oil, Great Western Petroleum, Crown Oil and others.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
House Committee On Conservation Today
Douglas
Caddo
Monroe News-Star
Senate
Browne
Legislative Investigating Committee
Caddo Parish
Ouachita
Richland
Morehouse
Caldwell
Red Coats for Ireland Quiet Town for Time
Londonderry June 24 British troops arrived and increased security efforts helped calm the city. Occasional shots were heard after midnight and rescue work continued. Death toll rose to eleven with two more fatalities from yesterday’s fighting.
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Ireland
Londonderry
Associated Press
Rotary talk on stave making at noon luncheon
Rotarian R E Major explained stave production and uses to fellow club members, noting his role as a wet stave manufacturer and the large number of barrels needed for liquid containers. The report continues on page six.
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R. E. Major
Rotarian
Major
Railroad Wage Controversy Gets Expedited Award Promise
Washington Wilton receives a response from the railroad labor board in Chicago pledging to expedite the award in the ongoing wage controversy affecting rail workers and carrier operations.
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Washington—Wilson
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
Time extension granted for A. and L. M. sale bid
Judge Jack of the United States district court authorized another extension of time for the Arkansas and Louisiana Midland Railroad sale until July 3. Bids will be accepted until that date with a minimum bid of 375000, formed by two previously submitted offers. Communities along the line and energy interests in the Morehouse Monroe fields push for continued operation of the full line.
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Arkansas and Louisiana Midland Railroad
Jack
United States District Court
Monroe
Bastrop
Morehouse
Weekly News Star Ends Publication
The Weekly News Star ceases with this issue as rural routes grow and daily editions expand. Police Jury proceedings will move to the Thursday daily edition mailed to rural areas, costing $1.50 per year in advance. Renewals urged to avoid missing issues.
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News-Star
Monroe Bulletin
News-Star Publishing Company
NC General Assembly to Debate Federal Woman Suffrage
The extraordinary session planned between July 20 and August 10 will address ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment while receiving the tax commission’s revaluation report, as stated by the Governor’s office in Raleigh.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
General Assembly
Tax Commission
Eastern Morehouse and Ouachita oil drives expand fast
Ridge and McLaughlin announce rapid oil-field development in eastern Morehouse and Ouachita. They report 1600 ft depth on a well near the Arkansas line, 23 miles north of Bastrop, with a 6000 acre land hold and a 3500 ft drilling plan. The operation aims to find oil and attracts major capital.
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Ridge and
McLaughlin
Morehouse
W. R. Ridge
Ridge and McLaughlin
Monroe
Ridge
Ouachita
Arkansas Line
Jones
McLaughlan
Nevada
Washington, D. C
Tulsa
Oklo
Bastrop
Be Oil and Gas
North Louisiana Agricultural Society Meets at Calhoun
A North Louisiana Agricultural Society gathering was held today at the Louisiana Experimental Station in Calhoun. Baton Rouge agent Mrs. Mary Sue Gesell and Monroe agent Miss Fannie Buie along with M Hull from Baton Rouge led demonstrations on home beautification and chicken mite control for Monroe and West Monroe attendees. Notables Dr. W. H. Dalrymple and Harry D. Wilson also appeared on the program.
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Louisiana Experimental Station
Calhoun
Mary Sue Gesell
Baton Rouge
Fannie Buie
Monroe
M. Hull
Department of Agriculture
West Monroe
Miss Buie
Gesell
W. H. Dalrymple
Harry D. Wilson
Junior Board Launches Drive to Boost Monroe Chamber
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce Junior Board unveiled a vigorous campaign to boost membership aiming for 600 or more members. Five team captains led a post headquarters meeting and outlined plans to recruit more than 200 prospects who pledged to participate today with strong effort.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
News-Star Job Printing Dept Restored to Full Force
The Job Printing Department of the News-Star is back to normal with an ample crew. Patrons who faced delays should expect quicker, satisfactory service now. Submit orders early this fall to avoid busy periods and stock up on forms for later needs. A word to the wise.
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