De Valera Likely to Accept Lloyd George Invitation to London
Reports from Dublin say Eamon De Valera may accept Premier Lloyd George's invitation for a London conference with Ulster premier Craig to seek an Irish settlement. Uncertainty centers on guarantees for Sinn Fein and the northern parliament's status amid Ulster opposition.
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Erin
Lloyd George
London
Associated Press
Eamon de Valera
Craig
Ulster
Dublin
de Valera
Sinn Fein
Belfast
James Craig
Pointblank
Congress of Imperial
Smuts
South Africa
Six Counties
Efficiency Club Organized for Central Savings Bank Staff
The Central Savings Bank and Trust Co of this city formed an Efficiency Club for its employees. Officers are chosen quarterly from among staff and bank officials at meetings. The club aims to boost efficiency with social activities and a merit based financial reward system. Arthur Taliferro presides, Dean Selig is vice president, Miss Keller is secretary, with J S Washburn as associate adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Savings BR. and Trust'co
Central Savings Bank & Trust Co
Chctsen
Arthur Taliferro
Dean Selig
Miss Keller
J. S. Washburn
Italians in Monroe Embrace American Citizenship Drive
More than sixty Monroe area Italians filed declarations of intention to become U S citizens at the city court clerk’s office amid a mass naturalization push sparked by yesterday’s Italian Political Association meeting. Speakers urged Italians to become Americans, learn English, and enroll in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Louisiana
Morroe
Italian Political Association
Theodore Cotonio
New Orleans
Salvador Rocccaforte
A. Vento
Iranian Political Association of Louisiana
J. T. Bryant
David [. Garrett
Fifth Congressional District Americanism Committee
The
American Legion
Frank Varino
West Monroe
S. C. Buttitta
Tom Buttitta
J. C. Variano
Tony Scaria
Rocco Monico
John Zagone
A. Arodli
V. C. Spatafora
V. la Roca
V. J. Cascio
Joe Casico
Nick Stanfa
Tie
United States
Salvador Roccaforte
Tulane University
Garrett
Monroe Leader Sol Meyer Dies At Home At 76
Sol Meyer prominent Monroe Jewish leader dies at home after long illness. native of Herscheheim Germany he immigrated to America and settled in Monroe where he raised a family with wife Melanie Levy and daughter Lillian. Funeral at 5 pm tomorrow from 128 Catalpa Street with Rabbi Harry A Merfeld officiating.
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Mr. Meyer
Herscheheim
Germany
America
Monroe
Melanie Levy
Meyer
Lillian
Nai B'rith Lodge
Wage Schedule of Lines Reduced by July 1
The United States railroad labor board extended its wage reduction order to July 1 affecting 210 roads and preserving the prior 12 percent cut. The measure is expected to save about 400 million dollars annually for class one earners across large railroads.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Railroad Labor Board
Tom McGowan's Home Destroyed by Fire
The six room bungalow of Tom McGowan, an inspector for the Missouri Pacific railroad, burned at 1:35 this morning. The family escaped with only their clothes as flames consumed most of the contents. Damages are about 6000 dollars and the origin is unknown. The local fire department arrived promptly but could not save the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McGowan
McGowan
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Baseball Trial Opens for 1919 World Series Scandal in Chicago
In Chicago on June 27, eighteen ball players and others accused in the 1919 World Series gambling scandal stand ready for trial before Judge Hugo Friend. Prospective jurors are lined up for examination, with testimony not expected to begin until late in the week.
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Chicago
Hugo Friend
Criminal Court
Winnsboro Pastor Preaches on Salvation Classic
Rev. A. H. Cullen, pastor at Winnsboro, occupied the pulpit of the First Baptist church, delivering strong morning and evening sermons. His evening message on "A Salvation Classic" was described as meditative and clearly thought out.
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A. H. Cullen
Winnsboro
First Baptist Church
Cullen
Gasser Extends Monroe Gas Field Northward. Large Output Hinted
The Monroe gas field was extended ten miles north in Morehouse parish near the Louisiana Arkansas line as the N C Morris trustee well in Morehouse was brought in. Early reports claim a 25 million cubic feet per day capacity, potentially the largest in the parish. accuracy awaits measurement. Interest peaks as the field nears Arkansas and output may feed major pipelines to large cities.
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Monroe
Morehoose Parish
Cas
N. C. Morris
Morehouse Parish
William X. Looney
Louisiana
Department of Conservation
Health Week Heralds Monroe Baby Examinations
Monroe observes Health Week with weighings and exams for infants to three-year-olds at the Elks Club. Public health nurse Miss Josephine McNally, local physicians, and the Red Cross coordinate. Mayor Bernstein, Commissioner Miller, and Attorney Russel address events at the Saenger theatre, Calhoun farm hosts a ladies day event with a best baby contest offering five dollars, and Friday focuses on examinations of Negro babies.
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Monroe
Josephine McNally
Red Cross
Elk’s Club
Arnold Bernstein
Saenger Theatre
A. V. Miller
Harry Russel
Experimental Farm
Calhoun
the Elks
Budget Meeting Called By President Harding For June Expenditures
Washington June 27 President Harding will preside over a Wednesday meeting of all government officials handling estimates and expenditures for Congress. The session follows Dawes budget guidance and includes action on Curts Nelson bill reducing farm loan bank capital from fifty to twenty five million dollars. Harding asked Mellen Hoover and Myer to investigate cotton credit facilities. Lee Frankel of Metropolitan Life assumed charge of the postal welfare bureau aiding 300000 workers.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Charles G. Dawes
Federal Farm Loan Banks
Senate
House
Mellen, Hoover
Myer
War Finance Corporation
South
Lee Frankel
Metropolitan Life, Insurance Company
New York
Post Office Department
Carpentier Ready for Title Defense in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City on June 27 Jack Dempsey readies to defend his heavyweight title against Georges Carpentier. Dempsey finishes heavy work as Carpentier rests, with final sessions set to sharpen distance judgment. Manhasset reports guards surrounding Carpentier camp as mystery surrounds training and control.
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Atlantic City
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Europe
Manhasset
N. Y
Georges
Deschamps
Carpentier
Miss Adelaide Parker of Monroe Dies at Twenty Five
The funeral of Miss Adelaide Parker was held yesterday at 5 pm. She died Saturday night at 10 45 after a lengthy illness. She leaves father and mother Mr and Mrs John Parker four brothers Jack Peyton Aaron and Dealey and two sisters Mrs I W Neal and Miss Cammille Parker. Interment was in the Catholic old city cemetery with Father Van degear officiating and many friends in attendance.
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Adelaide Parker
Miss Parker
John P. Parker
Jack
Peyton
Aaron
Dealey
I. W. Neal
Cammille Parker
Monroe
Father Vandegear
Old City
Bank Robbery Case and Railroad Work in Pine Bluff
In Pine Bluff Arkansas three hundred men about a fourth of the force were put to work at the Cotton Belt railroad shops today. Jackson Mish versus B Condra charged with robbing Clinton bank of 900 dollars was arraigned and pleaded guilty. Sentence not yet pronounced.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Cotton Belt Railroad
Jackson
Mish
B. Condra
Clinton
Mary Pickford Wins Divorce Case Action in Nevada
Reno reports Mary Pickford's divorce from Owen Moore remains valid after District Judge Lan gan quashed the attorney general's attempt to set aside the decree. The motion to dismiss the summons in the attorney general proceedings was denied, preserving the divorce.
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Reno
Mary Pickford
Owen Moore
Minden
Langan
Prisoners Escape Monroe Jail by Sawing Bars and Blankets
Napoleon Davis J C Thomason and John Arnett escaped the Monroe city jail Saturday night by sawing bars and using blankets to descend from the top floor. Bloodhounds tracked the trio for hours but did not catch them. each man had prior sentences for fighting and weapons offenses.
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Napoleon Davis
John Arnett
Monroe City
Monroe
Liberty
J. C. Thomas
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Ree
Via
Irish Republican Government
Moose Hall
Pat” Hamilton
Sol Meyer
Catalpa Street
Br. Meyer
Windy City
Morris
BIG
John BP. Parker
Council Chamber
City Hall
Monroe Baseball Ass'n
H. G. Prophit
Mer
Forsythe Park
Sanders Iron Works
Childers
Heap
Tarver
Mr. Childers
Upton
Leon’s
E. S. Maupin
P. A. Poag
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