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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1923

Page

6

Ford Noted as Presidential Prospect by Hilles

Chas D Hilles Republican National Committeeman from New York argues in a World printed statement that Henry Ford could win the presidency if the public believes his wealth proves leadership. He says Ford lacks national political knowledge and mocks his readiness, warning that backing a factory magnate could degrade democracy.

Hilles Ford Associated Press New York Henry Ford Mammon Chas. D. Hilles New York World Today Hiiles Mr. Ford Washington Lincoln

Rev F W Tinnin to preach at First Baptist Monroe

Rev F W Tinnin editor of the Baptist Message will occupy the First Baptist Church pulpit in Monroe Sunday morning and evening and continue through July except the fourth Sunday. He is a Tulane grad and former staffer at the Times Picayune. The public is invited to attend.

F. W. Tinnin The Baptist Message Shreveport First Baptist Church Tinnin Tulan University of New Orleans New Orleans Times-Picayune Baptist Denomination Isiana Ardi« Memorial Church Monroe Tripp

Classified Advertisements Collage

Miscellaneous rental and sale notices list furnished apartments houses and shrubs. Entries include FOR RENT furnished nxpartment at Magnolia Inn with phone numbers, FOR RENT furnished apartment at North Second Street, FOR SALE new house five rooms bath Fourth and Stone, other items and requests for Sanders and various contact details. An odd anecdotal line appears about a local marital dispute ending with a coin and fruit remark.

Fourth End Chean Monroe Sanders Aot Calypso Street

Pilgrim Oil Ramey No 8 Drills Louisiana Deepest Well

The Pilgrim Oil Company’s Ramey No 8 in DeSoto parish near Logansport reaches 5,000 feet, a record depth in oil drilling aside from the Orange field. Senator Alves directs operations as a core sample is stored and a rapid 2 hour 45 minute round trip is logged. Deeper drilling is planned.

Streveport Louisiana Orange Texas Ailfield America Pilgrim Oil Company L V. Alves DeSoto Parish Logansport Port Worth Ulvey

Camp Fire Girls Stage Plays to Raise Funds at West Monro

Camp Fire Girls presented The Ballads of Mary Dane and The Oyster Man at the West Monro school auditorium led by guardian Mrs PF L Watts and aided by Miss Mary E Hannah. Cast included Eva Reed as Mary Jane and Ella Reed as Benjamine with Mortimer roles, plus Maida McClendon as the father. Receipts totaled 89.00 with 2.75 expenses leaving a 27.25 balance for dues payment.

Ballards Mary Dane West Monro School Camp Fire Mary Jane Lord Mortimer Ethel Wilkins Mary Jans Benjamine Maida McClendon Marie Ley Mildred Adams Eva Gates Vane Galliger Sheen Mise Hannah Riley Armandine Renwad Gladys Grant Carry Mac Kirkpatrick Mary Mil Hunt

Civil Service Examinations Set For July 21

United States civil service exams for clerk and mail carrier at the Monroe post office will be held July 21 starting at 9 o'clock in the morning. Applications on the prescribed form with instructions are available from the local representative at Moore post office or the secretary of the civil service board in New Orleans. Open competitive examination under U S civil service commission rules.

United States Civil Service Monroe Commission Lochl Moore The Civil Service Board New Orleans

Governor Parker to be Honored in Monroe Visit

Governor John M. Parker will be the honor guest in Monroe during the state American Legion convention August 15 to 17. The Legion plans events while Monroe citizens arrange a broader program of entertainment for the chief executive. A cordial reception and banquet are planned with details to be set.

John M. Parker Louisiana American Legion Monroe Legion Parker

Blast Kills Four on Destroyer Off Rhode Island

The destroyer Williamson suffered an engine room explosion at sea near the naval hospital area. Four sailors were killed and four wounded as steam and hot water flooded the lower decks. Victims include Doc Abermather Millicen, Cham tan, Latchford, and Aleck Vacuincts.

Rhode Island Associated Press Newport, &. 1 Williamson Nate Naval Hospital Navy Doc Abermather Millicen Fairfield Alamitry Cham Tan Newbern N.C. Cuford Latchford Lebanon Chiay Dexeptt Aleck Vacuuints Far Rockeway N. Y

Louisiana Corporations Added in Baton Rouge Weekly Totals

In Baton Rouge on June 30 a report shows two new corporations worth 400,908 dollars joined Louisiana firms this week. Total capital reported by new and filing firms amounts to 1,421,726 dollars with several large entries listed including Guyton Sugar Company New Orleans 200,900 dollars and Grand Coteau Lome Oil Company Wilmington Col 124,000 dollars among others.

Baton Rouge Loumine Guyton Sugar Company, Inc New Oreans Grand Coteau Lome Oil Company Wilmimeton Col Lodisioneg Star Lounams Piedge Company, Inc New Orleans Welner OF and Gas Company Sheeveport Kybits, Weil and Synon Lafayette Land Company Canal Crafties Realty Company Inez Orleans Patni Company Ber Shreveport

Urania Petroleum plans cautious large scale gas development

Urania Petroleum Company outlines a phased exploration and development program centered in the Monrad and Urania areas. Initial tests carry up to 250000 dollars, with a goal to locate a gas pool within 50 miles of the main field and a total spend of at least ten million dollars, potentially rising to twenty million. Operations originate from Monroe with headquarters in the Ouachita bank building.

Hall Monrad London Urania Petroleum Company Tall Alga Urania Alldo Monroe Ouachita Bank

Two suits against Wizard continue amid political turmoil

The article notes two suits against Wizard Evans, risking his citizen status with potential fines up to 50000 dollars. Dr Evang George Mail, legislator from Daliog, spoke after a Dallas Klan gathering, where Evans addressed 7500 attendees. Colonel William J Simmons, Klan leader, traveled to San Antonio after a Peamont meeting. In New Orleans a veteran pleads guilty in a separate immigration case.

Evang George Mail Daliog Pallas K. BK. K Wisard Evans Kien William J. Simmons The San Antonio Peamont

New Orleans Cotton Markets End Lower Amid Belt Weakness

Cotton futures in New Orleans sagged significantly on June 30 with July, October and December contracts dropping 19 to 41 points from yesterday. Weather across the belt was cooler and unsettled, aiding speculative selling as stock declines fed into the day’s session. Open and closing ranges show substantial losses though late day steadiness formed.

New Orleans Bureau Tate Jate Deieber Chicago Moorehead Menr Aberdeen Hoaven Tellies L. L. Smith Texas Texan Mississippi Alabama Georgia Oklahoma Arkansas Tennessee New Orleans Times- Picayune

New York Cotton and Wheat Markets React to Weather News

The report outlines rapid shifts in cotton and grain prices as traders await a crop report. Weather factors, stock market irregularities, and several private crop estimates influenced futures with July liquidation and mixed moves across September, December, and corn contracts.

New York Moniley Joly Netober Liverpool Srentl Reller Syntherm Am Svllina Rtcom Bates Trwligg Noleta Halton

Stock market down as U S Steel hits new yearly low

New York June 30 prices improved for a few shares but the overall trend was downward. U S Steel and twenty five other leading stocks reached new low prices for the year. Losses ranged from 2 to 5 points as trading volume totaled about 450000 shares.

New York Davison Chemical Pdupont United States Baldwin St. Paul Great Northern Preferred American Telephone Fisher Body Pan-American California Petroleum and Texas Company RE. E. Plowcree & Co's New Orleans Times-Picayune Venner & Beane

Treasury Reorganization to Shift Bureaus and Resignations

Washington reports a department reorganization set to shift key bureaus and alter Edward Clifford’s duties, with his resignation anticipated. Financial markets and exchange rates react to broader economic jitters as midyear crop outlooks show weakness and weevil threats loom over the cotton belt, including Texas and Mississippi.

Clearing House Reserve Exceeds Previous Week

Clearing House banks and trust companies report a weekly reserve excess of 12.395 million dollars, up 4.846 million from the prior period, indicating a stronger liquidity position in New York.

Clearing House New York

Harding Admits Move on Unions

The article reports President Harding and his attorney general using government power to prevent labor unions from destroying the open shop during a strike. It notes opposition to nationalization of key industries and Harding’s stance against nationalizing major sectors, with emphasis on unions and the open shop.

United Statess

Travelers journey from Greensboro to Los Angeles on wager

Kenneth Lewis and Fred Mause travel in a Ford from Greensboro, N C to Los Angeles on a wager starting June 18. They expect to reach L A in 30 to 45 days, stay one day, then return by the same route. Rev Frank Tripp has reached Liverpool and will tour London Paris and Stratford before writing from various European hotel addresses. The Monroe Welfare Association plans a community welfare house to serve multiple agencies and groups. The Sixth District Court goes on vacation until September.

Kenneth Lewis Fred Mause Monroe Greenboro N. C Los Angeles Calif Greensboro Pacific Coast Frank Tripp First Baptist Church Liverpool England Atlantic London British Museum Trafalgar Square Prince Albert Memorial Hyde Park Tate Gallery Tower of London St. Paul's Houses of Parliament Westminster Abbey Windsor Hampton Court Stratford-on-Avon The Baptist Message Shreveport the First Baptist Church Monroe Welfare Association North Lousiana Ouschita Chapter Red Cross Ouachita Public Health Organization Ouachita Health Unit Red

President Harding Visits Yellowstone Region Planning Geyser Tour

President Harding and Mrs. Harding travel by special train from Helena toward Gardiner as National Park Service agents coordinate times and routes to expose the party to intermittent geysers. Director Mather will direct the trip after joining the party at Salt Lake City. In Helena the president delivered an address urging universal draft during war, support for public education, and favoring world court membership to reduce future conflicts.

National Park Service Harding Service Yellowstone Mather Park Service Salt Lake City Helena Gardiner Montana World Court

Youngsters Struck by Desiard Auto

Two boy messengers Clifford Whitford and Wood Whitford from Collens Pharmacy were struck by an automobile in front of Chase and Armani Drug Co at 2 pm. The bicycle was demolished, they suffered bruises, were taken to St Francis Sanitarium for treatment, with no fractures reported.

Clifford Woodrow Whitford Collens Pharmacy Fron Chase and Armani Drug Company St. Francis Sanitarium

Krex Company Department Store Holds Big Money Raising Sale

Krex Company debuts a large fundraising sale at its department store with substantial discounts and promotional offers. The event aims to boost donations and attract shoppers with reduced prices on assorted goods across departments.

Krex Company

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Ouachita National Bank Magnolia Inn North Second Street R. L. Rinehart Jen Ce Otwell J. F. Otwell P.O News of World Newport State News Urania Petroleum Jean Jacques Rountrou Jnl UTR Chicago Grain Market St. Louis St. Louie Huthlow Wall Street Treasury Edward Clifford Treasury Department Department Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Halland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland H. & B. Beer de Laval Monroe Steam Laundry Ouachita News P Sixth District Court Court House Ouachita Morehouse Parish Harry Prophit Desiard “Auto H. H. Boyd CO Jackson Street
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