Louisiana Delegation Fight Ends With Credentials Vote
The credentials committee rejected Reed-supporters and upheld the Louisiana delegation chosen by the state central committee by forty nine to seven. Contending leaders vowed to take the dispute to the convention floor as sympathizers meet to decide on a possible report and renewed challenge. The decision came after hours of hearings and an executive session.
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Robbin Coons
Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Louisiana
AY Smith
State Central Committee
National Committee
Credentials Committee
Franklin Legion organizes for minstrel affair
Special to The Newa-Star from Winnsboro Louisiana reports that about July 15 a director will arrive to train talent from Franklin parish to stage a premier American Legion minstrel show. A women’s committee was invited to recruit talent and meet at Hotel Higdon to plan.
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Newa-Star
Winnsboro
Franklin Parish
American Legion
The
Legion
Hotel Higdon
Robbers Loot Chicago Woman Then Release Her in Public Garage
Mrs Celie Neivelt of Chicago was robbed of gems and cash by bandits who forced her into a public garage, then allowed her to leave the car. The note mentions plans to recruit talent scouts for a community benefit led by the American Legion and local volunteers.
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Celie Neivelt
Chicago
Franklin Parish
The
Legion
American Legion
Ernest Pennebaker
R. L. Segrist
T. B. Gilbert, Jr
Lannie Calhoun
J. W. Robinson
J. L. Daily
Charley Grayson
Georgia Payne Durham
Zelma Snyder
Meodene Henry
Annie Laura Graves
Geo. Baskin
John H. Baker
B. G. Coulter
Ramage Adams
E. J. Gilbert
Geo. G. Hair
Peters Named President of Cooperative Clubs International
Ed ward F. Peters of Cincinnati was elected president of the Cooperative Clubs International at the annual convention in Memphis. Read Monroe News-Star classified ads for results.
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Memphis, Tenn
Edward F. Peters
Cincinnati
Cooperative Clubs International
Monroe News-Star
Ruston Men Attend National Democratic Convention in Houston
Special to The News Star reports Lavery M. Lewis publisher and Dr. C. H. Laurence, long active in politics, travel from Ruston to attend the national Democratic convention in Houston. Also listed are numerous locals visiting nearby towns, family visits, and social engagements across the area.
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News-Star
Ruston
Ruston Pastor Opens Caddo Revival in Shreveport
Ruston pastor Rev. S. E. McFadden opened a week long revival at Westminster Presbyterian church in Shreveport. His elder brother Rev. Fred L. McFadden serves as pastor of Westminster.
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Ruston
S. E. McFadden
First Presbyterian Church
Heiss Family Visited Alexandria This Weekend
Rochelle La June 27 Mr and Mrs E P Heiss and daughters Louise Carolyn and Selma Diaz spent Saturday in Alexandria Dr G C Lambert of Alexandria was the guest Tuesday of Dr J W Scott Miss Honor Carroll of Walker has remained in the area for community notes and social updates from local residents.
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M. Loftin
Vesta Loftin
Loftin
Alexandria
Lillian Haygood
Maynor Foster
Georgetown
Pete Stubbs
Georgia
R. R. Rogers
Epworth League Assembly
Colfax
R. L. Adams
Magnolia Park
Pollock
J. M. Jones
G. C. Coleman
Jena
Owen Watson
Good Pine
H. E. Watson
E. H. Denning
J. T. Harris
Marvin Emile Varnado
Harris
Hammond
Denning
H. E. Reynolds
Rochelle
R. H. Adams
DeRidder
Mr. Adams
Mrs. Haynes
Mr. Haynes
Haynes
Wanna
W. B. Cobb
Jend
W. B. Montgomery
Julius Downs
Garland Arkansas
News-Star
E. P. Heiss
Louise
Carolyn
Selma Diaz
G. C. Lambert
J. W. Scott
Honor Carroll
Walker
Esso Gasoline Promises Smoother Faster Motors
Advertises Esso motor fuel claiming to boost age old engines with increased smoothness speed and power. It promises quicker starts reduced vibrations fewer fuel knocks and cleaner burning for better mileage. Encourages drivers to use Esso from now on and seek the silver Esso Globe pump.
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Esso
Esso Globe
Tax Revenues From Oil and Gas Hit Record Levels in 1927
Oil and gas operators paid into state and parish treasuries over 3 million dollars in ad valorem taxes and more than 1 million in additional levies in 1927. The record prompts questions about fiscal distribution and public use of funds.
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Treasuries
Mexico
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Franklin Legion
Bandit’s
Peters
Democrats
Yeen
Pattie Downs
Joe Spotten
Thompson’s Ferry
J. R. Wilson
Beulah Wilson
Rose Mae Griffin
Monroe
Miss Wilson
Griffin
Mr. Wilson
Jack Skeeles
Tioga
W. A. McQueen
W. Schuman
J. W. Harris
Olla
F. J. Guiteau
W. L. Fort
Beaumont
Texas
Mrs. Alien McQueen
Luther Hannah
Mr. Dean
J. Q. Elliott
Tom Hammock
Anna Winkler
Standard
Frank Hammock
J. C. Thompson
Mrs. L. Logan
Mrs. I. .W. Adams
H. A. Steveson
Hodge
Mrs. J. B. Montgomery Day
Emo
House of Representatives
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
State of
New Orleans
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