Crowley judgeship bill fails after tense floor fight
In Crowley a heated session over a judgeship bill ends with 54 yeas and 43 nays. Proponents led by Fred C. Claiborne vow to keep pressing, while C. L. Chappuis and T. F. Depaoli sparred over voter turnout and legislative overreach. The measure dies after failing to reach the needed 60 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Dalferez
Lafayette
Crowley
C. L. Chappuis
Fred C. Claiborne
New Foads
T. F. Depaoli
James Barrett
Third Ward
Prophit
Ouachita
Monroe
Mexico plot is hatched now not kidnapping scare
2500 Mexican troops are at the kidnapping scene and army planes under General Salinas are flying to the Tampico district. Don Manuel C. Tellez, Mexican chargé d affaires, issued a statement saying official advices reduce anxiety and counter reports of a kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salinas
Tampico
Mexico City
Don Manuel C. Tellez
Kidnaping of Bielnski and Cortez Oil seizure reported
Mexican embassy notes the Bielnski kidnapping and 40 Cortez Oil workers held for ransom. War department orders protection for American camp workers and pursuit of the bandits. Officials say assets valued at 250000 may be involved and tie the events to Diazista plots against Obregon. Washington awaits fuller details.
Fifty American oil workers held by Tampico rebels
Reports from Washington and Mexico City detail the capture of forty Cortez Oil Company employees near Tampico and the seizure of $250,000 in property. Officials say the cases appear isolated banditry and federal troops are ordered to pursue rebels led by General Gorozave. News from Bielaski and other captives is unclear as negotiations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Cuernavaca
Bielaski
War Office
Tampico
Bielasko
Sacahuamilpa
Washington
Cortez Oil Company
Shaw
Mexico City
A. Bruce Bielaski
Morelos
Serrano
Guadaloupe Sanchez
Gorozave
Huasuica
Aguada
Standard Carbon Co Acquires 40 Acre Gas Lease in Ouachita Parish
Standard Carbon Co buys a three year gas lease in section 32 19 5 at Swartz Ouachita parish from Annie R Mauser for 40 dollars. The contract requires a well within one year and 2000 dollar forfeit if no oil or gas is found. Lessor retains one sixteenth royalty. Also a Union Power Co gasger in Union parish reported ablaze by Capt Webb. investigation ordered by R L Sharp and lightning suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Carbon Co
Swartz
Ouachita Parish
Annie R. Mauser
Leasor
Union Power Co
Union Parish
Capt. Webb
Conservation Department
R. L. Sharp
Fire Devours Atlantic Coast Line Shops in Montgomery
A blaze in the Atlantic Coast Line railroad shops in Montgomery Alabama raged for about two hours causing an estimated loss of two hundred thousand dollars. Fire crews battled the flames as work areas and equipment suffered extensive damage. The cause was not disclosed and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Sheriff Sale in Ouachita Parish Louisiana 1922
The Sixth District Court of Louisiana issues a sheriff sale in Ouachita Parish for Green B. Haynes and Haynes Brothers. The property, seized under a writ of fieri facias, includes multiple quarters and sections in townships eighteen and seventeen north, range two east and three east. The sale is at the Monroe courthouse front steps on July 29, 1922, cash with appraisement. T. Aggran t Sheriff Monroe La. June 29 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Louisiana
Parish of
Ouachita
Sixth District Court
T. J. Kerlin
Green B. Haynes
Haynes Brothers
Sixth Judicial District Court
Monroe
Fife
Sale of Unclaimed Freight in Ouachita Parish
Notice of public sale of unclaimed freight by the Arkansas and Louisiana Missouri Railway Co. to be held in Monroe Louisiana on July 15 1922 at the depot between legal hours for cash. The items include a no small portable saw mill outfit and other freight not delivered or claimed within 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Parish of
Ouachita
General Assembly
State of Louisiana
Arkansas & Louisiana Missouri Railway Company
Monroe
Consignee
Market Report Shows Quiet Trading and Futures Prices
The market page records a quiet session on Friday June 29 1922 with small spot activity at 21.50 and 1344 sales. Close values span 21.24 to 21.53 for October and December contracts 21.05 to 20.85 with nearby movements noted for Vest'y Fay.
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Jjune
Market Summary for New York Stocks Friday June 29 1922
New York stock notes show quiet trading with spots at 22.20 and 13.19. vesting figures list October December and July contracts with mixed highs and lows. Volume reported 10,000 shares with active cash sales and a brief summary of futures activity across several months.
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Jjune
Cotton Market Weighs Bullish Weather and Rail Strike News
New Orleans June 29 reports irregular prices as market weighs favorable crop conditions, uncertain government reports, and an imminent railroad shopmen strike. Private crop estimates range 10.4 to 11.34 million bales with 11.25 to 12 million needed for next season, while exports rise and conditions vary across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Smith
Cotton Letter
New Orleans
Texas
Watkins Bureau
Atlantic
Orient
North Louisiana Farm Bureau Plans July Calhoun Gathering
North Louisiana farm bureau leaders consider a July Fourth meeting in Calhoun for agriculturists and leaders with several speakers and a barbecue. Also reported is the Frost Johnson Lumber Company purchasing Gulledge Lumber Company mill and timber lands in Morehouse parish and Ashley county for several hundred thousand dollars. Additionally, Hammons bill defeat in the Louisiana House is noted, with local officials and the Monroe Chamber opposing its passage. The Forsythe park midweek gatherings and scores from yesterday’s meet are mentioned, along with the Webb bill approving $50 000 for a delinquent girls home and Miss Schulze's ongoing work with business and professional women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Louisiana
Farm Bureau
North
Louisiana
Calhoun
Frost-Johnson Lumber Company
Shreveport
South
Gulledge Lumber Company
Shelton
Morehouse Parish
Ashley County
Bernstein
T. L. Hood
Baton Rouge
Hammons
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Webb
Senate
Workers of the Cause
Miss Schulze
Business and Professional Woman's Clubs
Strike Situation In Hand For Coal Production
Attorney General Daugherty said the president has the matter well in hand and will not talk until the department of justice must step in to secure coal production and continued transportation. He added the department will be prepared when that time arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Osage Oil Lease Sale Breaks Records In Oklahoma
Over ten million dollars were raised for Osage Indians at a Pawhuska Oklahoma oil lease sale on June 29. High bids set records on several single tracts, underscoring strong demand in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawhuska
Okla
Votes Tabulated in Statewide Primary
Fargo North Dakota reports votes cast in the statewide primary are being tabulated. Predictions from non partisan organs suggest Senator Porter McCum ber’s two to one lead in populous districts will be reduced when outlying precincts are counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. Dak
Porter McCumber
Classified Ads Listings from West Monroe and Nearby
Multiple entries include sale of speckle peas at 1.75 per bushel from Regan West Monroe. eight room double dwellings for 30 dollars monthly. five room bungalow with modern conveniences and automobile sale at 910 St John street. traveler's position seeking educated applicant. furnished front bedroom in private home. Roof Garden Cafeteria invites patrons for meals at lowest prices opening July 1 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.ek, Regan
West Monroe
St. John Street
Roof Garden
Funeral for J. C. Jackson in Rocky, Oklahoma
J. C. Jackson aged 82 dies at St. Marys Sanitarium after pneumonia. Funeral 5 PM today at 816 St John Ave with burial sendoff. He was assistant manager at Watson Avenue Cream Co and a Western Star Lodge member. Survived by widow, father in Rocky, two sisters in Oklahoma, and brother Charles of Nashville, Tenn. The Kiwanis and Masons plan tributes.
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J. C. Jackson
A. H
St. John
Rocky
Okla
Missouri
Western Star Lodge No
Oklahoma
Charles
Nashville, Tenn
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