British cabinet plans renewal of Anglo-Japanese pact
Unofficial London report says the British cabinet favors renewing the Anglo-Japanese treaty with modifications. In Washington the House approved the Rohah disarmament amendment calling a conference with Britain and Japan to discuss naval limits by a 330 to 4 vote.
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London
Associated Press
Fall Mall
Globe
India
Great Britain
Japan
United States
Moores
Indiana
Campbell
Pennsylvania
Carew
New York
O'Brien
New Jersey
Six men guilty of murder in Amite case
Amite La June 30 the jury found six men guilty as charged in the murder of Dallas L Calmes and a conspiracy to rob the Independence bank The convicts were Joseph Rini Andrea Lamantia both of Chicago Joseph Giglio Roy Leona and Natale Deamore and Joseph Bocchio of New Orleans The verdict came at 458 p m after 23 minutes of deliberation Judge Ellis praised the jurors and declared the outcome a stroke for law and order
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Amite
Dallas Calmes
Dallas L. Calmes
Bank of Independence
Joseph Rini
Andrea Lamantia
Chicago
Joseph Giglio
Roy Leona
Brooklyn
Natale Deamore
Joseph Bocchio
New Orleans
Ellis
Florsheim Party Travels to Watch Haynesville Gusher
Monroe residents join a bus party to Haynesville to witness the Florsheim well. The Sid Simmons Drilling Company chartered a Pullman car on the No. 1 train for the trip, with arrival expected tonight. If successful, the gusher is hoped to arrive tomorrow before the group returns Saturday night.
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Florsheim
Haynesville
Monroe
Sid Simmons Drilling Company
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
Edward Florsheim
W. H. Ellis
W. D. Townsley
Fred Stovall
Richard Downes, Jr
R. L. Stigler
W. FE. Allen
H. G. Frazier
Abe Arent
Earl Hartshorn
C. E. Faulk
Rough Lynching Near Canton Ends in Mob Execution
In Canton Mississippi a mob hanged William Bilbrew a Black man accused of murdering Felix Pace after he confessed and begged mercy Pace lies dying from blunt force trauma Bilbrew was found wounded after two days in swamp cover where he hid Pearl River area as a posse struggled with his father who was beaten for refusing to reveal his son's location.
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Associated Press
Canton
Miss
William Bilbrew
Felix Pace
Pace
Pearl River
Bilbrew
Judge Willis Dies in Rayville at Age 68
Judge J. W. Willis, 68, died Tuesday night at his Rayville home after moving from Winnsboro in the early seventies. A prominent legal figure in Richland and nearby parishes, he led in Masonic and fraternal roles. Survived by wife and sons J W Willis Jr, Berry Willis, and A J Willis, with daughters in Shreveport Birmingham and South Carolina. Remains interred at Delhi cemetery this morning.
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J. W. Willis
Rayville
J. W. Willis, Jr
E. H. McGregor
Shreveport
H. F. Wilkins
Birmingham
Ala
L. Shucker
South Carolina
Berry
A. J. Willis
Norfolk
Delhi Cemetery
Speed Up Work in Congress Urged by New Members
A June 30 conference of about sixty first term representatives urged faster action in Congress and greater participation by new members. The meeting aimed to address complaints that legislation has slowed and that new members lack influence in House proceedings. No action was taken. The Senate Agriculture Committee agreed to report a House bill regulating future grain exchange trading with further hearings set for July 5.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate Agriculture Committee
Prophit's Team to Play Bastrop in Monroe Series
Monroe and Bastrop meet at Forsythe Park in Monroe with three afternoon games slated Saturday Sunday and Monday. Hundreds from Northeastern Louisiana expected for Fourth of July baseball and celebration. Teams are well trained and evenly matched.
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Monroe
Bastrop
Forsythe Park
Directors to oversee Monroe baseball team finances
City fans vote to form a board of eight or more directors to run the Monroe baseball club under Manager Harry Prophit. The board will raise funds via subscriptions to cover about $700 monthly needs beyond gate receipts, distributing salaries mainly to home players and boosting overall team efficiency. Speakers at the meeting included J R Wooten, Dick Daughtry, Tom Adams, W F Thurman, and M G Gladney.
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Monroe Baseball Association
Monroe
City Hall
Harry Prophit
Sam Davis
J. R. Wooten
Dick Daughtry
Tom Adams
W. F. Thurman
M. G. Gladney
William Cudd Dies at 13 in Monroe Home
William Lamar Cudd, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cudd, died at 9:10 this morning at the family residence on Louise-Anne Avenue in Monroe. Funeral services set for Friday at 10 o’clock from the parental home, with interment in the new city cemetery.
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William Lamar Cudd
A. B. Cudd
Monroe
Louise-Anne Avenue
New City Cemetery
Last Rites for Edw A Dawkins Held
The funeral of Edward A. Dawkins who died yesterday at St Frances Sanitarium after a lengthy illness was held this morning at 9 30 from the residence of his sister in law Mrs J A Peak. Rev E K Means conducted the service and Mrs Joe Washburn sang Jesus Lover of My Soul. Interment followed at the old City Cemetery with a crowd of friends paying last respects. Floral offerings signified the esteem for the deceased.
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Edward A. Dawkins
St. Frances Sanitarium
J. A. Peak
E. K. Means
Joe Washburn
Jesus
Old City
Charles Miller of Colony Dies in El Dorado
Charles Miller 17, son of Mr and Mrs Miller of Colony, died in El Dorado after a brief illness while working in the oil fields. Body brought to Monroe and interred at Hasley Cemetery. Rev H W Ledbetter officiated. Survived by parents and several sisters and brothers.
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Charles Miller
West Monroe Plans City Playground For Children
West Monroe moves to establish a community playground atop Black Bayou picnic grounds with Dr E G Calvert donating the site. A committee led by Mrs J G Cobb, with Mrs C E Faulk and others, will install seats and swings and aim for a formal opening within two or three weeks as part of a broader effort to promote health and growth in children.
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West Monroe
Louisiana
Black Bayou
E. G. Calvert
Monroe Builds Small Homes as War Boom Ends
Residential construction in Monroe speeds up with permits showing many small dwellings. Early spring start, summer work worth thousands, restoring normal housing after the war. Notable permits include W M Parker four 3 room houses worth 2000 dollars and W W DeBose six room house at 3000 dollars.
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Monroe
P. A. Fong
W. M. Parker
Layton Avenue
Delta
Eighth Streets
W. W. DeBose
Stone Avenue
W. P. Moore
John Mason
Louise-Anne Avenue
Evander Peevy City Resident Dies at 41
Evander Peevy aged 41 died at 2 30 am at his sister Celeste Magness home after a year of illness. Survived by mother Mrs George Peevy five sisters and two brothers. Funeral at 5 pm from 514 Oak Street with burial in City Cemetery. Washington House passes war termination resolution. Dublin Griffith and MacNeill released from Mount Joy prison.
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Evander Peevy
Celeste Magness
Mr. Peevy
Rapides Parish
George Peevy
J. W. Spaugh
W. H. Tillman
A. Averett
F. J. Tearney
Warren
Eaton Peevy
Washington
House
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Dublin
Arthur Griffith
The
Sinn Fein
James MacNeill
Gaelic League
Mount Joy
Fordney Tariff Plans Introduced in House
Washington June 30 The Fordney general tariff bill introduced in the House is described as a 1921 Payne Aldrich model and a protective measure to supplement the Underwood act. It aims for 18 to 20 percent average duties with a shift to American valuation, potentially equating to higher face rates. The bill, to be referred to the Ways and Means Committee, faces rapid consideration before late July.
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Associated Press
Washington
Administration
House
Payne-Alrich
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Congress
Rules Committee
Pugs Ready For Bout as Veteran Champs Face Off
Jersey City and Atlantic City dispatches highlight Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier preparing for a decisive heavyweight title bout. Garvin weighs grand jury action while Rickard faces New Jersey boxing-law charges. both camps predict varied outcomes amid extensive fight histories.
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Associated Press
Jersey City
Pierre Garvin
Associated Press Today
International Reform Bureau
Grand Jury
New Jersey
Tex Rickard
New York
Jack Dempsey
Carpengier
Georges Carpentier
Knokout
Dempsey
Carpentier
Frank Klaus
Descamps
Gloria
Georges
Carl Morris
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the Elks Club
J. J. Bales
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Chicago Ladies Orchestra
P. A. Poag
Judge Willis
Prophit
CITY
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Edw
A. Dawkins
Colony
J. G. Cobb
Mable Murphy
J. N. Knowles
T. M. McFadden
E. D. Cason
Pugs
Frog
Atlantic City
Manhasset
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