Bohemian Steamer Runs Aground Near Sambro
Halifax dispatch reports the Leyland liner Bohemian with 84 passengers bound from Boston to a river hit rocks near Sambro early today. The vessel held on the ledge and required immediate aid. the British steamer Maplemate and several others rushed to assist. Passengers have been rescued and are being brought to port.
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Associated Preas
Halifax
Mar
Boston
Sambro
Maplemate
Juge
Bid Talks on New School Buildings in Roe
City of Roe seeks contracts to build three school structures in Roe, One in the north, one on the south side, and a third for colored pupils, at about 250000 dollars. No bids were received by Saturday, prompting a board of education meeting to plan further steps and advertise again. Local contractors are urged to engage with city administration to negotiate timely construction for the new term.
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Roe
Board of Education
Monroe Public Schools
Tomor
Yaree
Bohemian Not to Be Broken Up at Sea
Reports from Hart officials indicate the Bohemian is not in danger of breaking up and may ride out the high tide. The vessel carried thirty three passengers and a crew of seven hundred twenty British sailors and officers aboard at the port.
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J “Associated Preas
Land Hine
Oklahoma income tax upheld by Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of the Oklahoma income tax for 1915, according to Associated Press dispatches from Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington, Mar. L
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Rebel leader captured by secret police near Pal
An INARRES dispatch from Mexico City reports cab area rebel leader captured by secret military police at Pusbla while attempting to enter Pal after moving through the gulf region.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Mar
Cabl
Pusbla
Drilling Work Near West Monroe Oil Well
Drilling operations began Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock on a well near West Monroe on the Dr. Cart tract in the Alexander pool. A contract was awarded to drill to a depth of 3000 feet. It is believed the company may strike oil before reaching that depth. Allen Oil Company is reported to be drilling.
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West Monroe
Dr. Cart
New Masonic B and B Lodge Constituted Night
Graham Surghner Lodge No. 818 and Accepted Masons formed a new lodge during a Saturday ceremony led by District Grand Master Pr m. with officers including M. M. Manholland as ipful master and W. H. Ricks and J. M. Mr as secretary and treasurer. The lodge was granted by the Grand Lodge in New Orleans last month.
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Graham Surghner Lodge
M. M. Manholland
W. H. Ricks
W. ©. Fwalk
Jenior
R. W. Germany
W. L. Ett
Fer
New Orleans
Oil and Gas Transfers Reported in Ouachita Market
At the clerk’s office two transfers were recorded. Major s conveyed forty acres to G C for oil and gas rights at $12 per acre or $480 total. Brown and L Marx also transferred rights in 21-17-4E for oil and gas at $5 per acre, about $800 for the total acres. Benson Jr. acquired Zagone lots seven and eight in the Thomas E. addition of West Monroe.
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Ouachita Base
G. C
Brown, Et al
L. Marx
Sacres
Mt PF
Benson
Monroe Oil Well Drilled By Tacoma Backers
In Monroe, a well drilled by experienced crews backed by PF Alexander of Tacoma aims to advance oil development in Oparian. The well reached a depth of 1, with two crews on site and plans for further depth exploration.
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Allen Oil Company
PF. Alexander
Tacoma
Wash
United States
Wimith
Oparian
Van Carter Promotes Growth of Louisiana Sunday School
Van Carter of New Orleans general superintendent of the Louisiana Sunday School Association spoke in Monroe on a trip from Shreveport to Clarks Caldwell parish. He noted 400 meetings since May 1 and praised a four decade growth as the movement nears a new phase of usefulness. Gifts totaling 3 200 for staff and children’s work, plus a 2 160 parish drive, were cited, with Caldwell parish hoped to raise 500 for convention offering in Clarks. The state convention is set for April 13 15 in New Orleans with plans for institutes and district gatherings. Ouachita parish may send 25 delegates to the state meeting.
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van Carter
New Orleans
Louisiana Sunday School Association
Monroe
Shreveport
Clarks
Caldwell Pariah
Caldwell Association
Carter
Children’s Division
Jefferson Davis Parish Association
Caldwell Parish
Sesssor
Ouachita Parish
Senator Bankhead Dies After Prolonged Illness
Senator John Bankhead of Alabama died in Washington at 72 after weeks of lagrippe illness. He served many years in the senate and had been in feeble health for months.
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Associated Press
Washington
John Bankhead
Alabama
Lagrippe
Senate
Frost Tonight Reaches Southern Florida Coast
The weather bureau predicts frost likely tonight as far south as the southern Florida mainland. Cold air spans the Atlantic and gulf states to central Florida with light snow reported in Savannah yesterday.
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Associated Press
Washington, Mar. T
Florida
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Gulf States
Savannah
Weather Forecast Promises Warmer Tuesday
Tonight remains fair with mild chill. Tuesday looks warmer with light winds and improving conditions across the region.
Black feud ends in gunfire on neighborly dispute
In a confrontation between Calloway and London, a double barrel shotgun fired two blasts. London was wounded in the left hip and hand, while Calloway fled as detectives pursued. The neighborhood clash prompted police to rush to Five Points and Monroe’s area after the 7 a m incident.
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Dave Regrees
Calloway
Lan
Joe Sharp
London
Posthaete
W. Tarver
Monroe
Ng. Net Seri
Important Traffic Meeting of Commerce Department
A traffic department meeting of the Board of Commerce will be held at 4 o'clock in the Board rooms. All members are urged to attend as matters of great importance will be discussed.
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Bet of Commerce
D Arbonne Company Launches Langston No 2 Drill
The D Arbonne Oil Company formed by Monroe and Winnfield businessmen began drilling Langston No 2 in Claiborne parish at 12-21-7. The group aims to strike a gusher at Labeteon No 2, offsetting a Texas Company 12 barrel well. West Monroe work proceeds near the city limits by Alexandria Oil Company.
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Yarbonne OL Company
Monroe and
Winnfeld
Langston No. 2
Claiborne Parish
Labeteon No. 2
Texas Company
Claiborne
West Monroe
Alexandria Oil Company
Influenza Hits Monroe Post Office Stopping Remodeling Work
Spanish influenza cripples Monroe post office operations halting remodeling. Regular day clerk Roses Rushing and stamp clerk Nick Ramsey are absent due to illness in their families. Ill staff include Mattie May Tarver, George Hollingsworth, Morris Rinehart and Benoit Hilburn. Construction halted Friday after the manager and several workers fell ill.
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Uncle Sam
Monroe
Monroe Postoffice
Roses Rushing
Nick Ramsey
Mattie May Tarver
George Hollingsworth
Morris Rinehart
Benoit Hilburn
Cotton Drive Nears Goal in Ouachita Boost
The Ouachita branch of the American Cotton Association reports approximately 4900 dollars raised toward the drive with 4100 to 4300 more needed before it ends. B M Jackson notes efforts to combat the pink bollworm and organizers plan continued membership drives and donations from numerous local businesses and individuals.
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American Cotton Association
B. M. Jackson
Jackson
Ouachita
Texas
M. A. McHenry
Ruffin & Hoffman
A. L. Smith
Sterlington
C. W. Phillis
Central Savings Bank
Citizen's National Bank
Ouachita National Bank
Monroe Hardware Co
Monroe Auto Go
Julian Lemle Co
J. Y. Covington
Monroe Gre
Monroe Furniture Co
Guy P. Stubbs
Johnn. Parker
L. N. Larche
D. Masur & Sons
Meyer Bros. Co
Dr. A. H. Gladden
Smith Bros. Co
S. R. Humble
Milner Meteor Co
L. P. Alexander
Parnell & Co
W. R. Mitchell & Co
Dixie Bedding Co
Consolidated the Co. Palace
Millsaps Cotton Co
J. A. Perry
Ouachita Flour & Feed Co
Ll. Baer Co
Foster Jewelry Co
Sig Haas & Sons
Sugar Bros. Co
Monroe Dry Gooda Co
Ouachita Natural Gas Co
5. C. Blackmon
Star Hotel
Midis Aides Co
Ouachita Compress
Ware House Co
West Monroe
H. P. Ks
Ouachita Coca Cola Bottling Co
Monroe Cotton Oil Co
Eckhart & Lennon Co
Joe Ammans
Monroe Farm Supply Co
Weaks Supply Co
Standard Gin Co
Copenhagen Poland Demands 41.6 Billion Gold Marks from Russia
The National Tidente reports Copenhagen and Poland assert a demand for 41.6 billion gold marks as indemnity from Soviet Russia amid ongoing peace talks.
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Copenhagen
Poland
Russia
Tidente
Treaty Vote Forecast in Senate Over Reservations
Washington March reports an early unfavorable Senate vote on ratifying the peace treaty. Republicans reaffirmed opposition to changing the substance or language of the reservations to article ten in response to irreconcilable opponents.
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Associated Press
Washington, Mar
Senate
Louisiana oil and gas interests push tax and conservation plan
A Ouachita conference indicates governors elect and Big Interests may back a new severance tax on natural gas and oil to fund conservation and state revenue. Delegates urge establishing a committee to draft legislation favoring gas operators while promoting conservation measures amid industry talks and Monroe discussions.
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Shreveport
Toggery Takes Over Burton Wolf Business
The Toggery, now operating at Grand and DeSiard streets, will occupy the Burton Wolf menswear store on DeSireeve April 1. Mr Wolf leaves April 15 for Dallas to enter manufacturing of ladies' wear. The Toggery Incorporated expands in Monroe and anticipates success in the new venture as Wolf departs for other business opportunities.
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J. S. Blochdor
Grand
de Siard
Burton U Wolf
Wolf
Dallas
Ladies’ Wat
Burton. Wolf
U. Wolf
Toxgery, Incorporated
Monroe
Buck
Mr. Wolf
Wirkhes
Rail administration dissolves as private control returns
The United States railroad administration ends its existence at midnight March 1. About 200 lines revert to private management under new instructions. regional officials and staff cease functioning and report to respective corporate officers.
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Associated Press
Washington
March
United States Railroad Administestion
Impresta
Hines
Mailroad Administration
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Messrs. Morris
Western Star Lodge No. 24
Graham Surghnor Lodge
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Sonry
Mhay
Senator Bankhead
Dan London
Dave Calloway
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Negro
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D’arbonne
Alexandria
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Ouachita Drive
Crnor
Parker
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Monroe Field
Iker
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Inperial Company
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Toggery
Burton
Wolf Business
Arles
Ieee
Rail Administration
Miami
Fla
American Federation of Labor
Wilton
Organized Labor
Samuel Gompers
Federation
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Olachita Sweet Potato CO
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