Louisiana convention opens as Bouanchaud elected president
Baton Rouge March 1 Lieutenant Governor Bouanchaud of Pointe Coupee was elected president of the constitutional convention by 117 votes to 27 for Breazeale. O H Simpson was named secretary by acclamation. Governor Parker said states expect Louisiana to draft a lasting new constitution. The convention opened with oath and organizational steps. Bouanchaud favored to lead the presidency.
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A. G. Cook
Baton Rouge
Bouanchand
Pointe Coupee
Breazeale
O. H. Simpson
Parker
Louisiana
United States
House of Representatives
James Bailey
Frank A. Monje
Supreme Court
Bouanchaud
Phanor Breazeale
Natchitoches
Mob Threatens Panama President as Uprising Bruises Palace
In Panama City a mob fired on the executive mansion wounding four and killing one while American troops arrived in time to shield President Porras. The assault followed a public interview favoring a diplomatic settlement with Costa Rica over recently seized territory. United States forces guarded the palace through the night.
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Porras
Panama
Mar
Canal Zone
United States
Costa
Telephone rate hike takes effect today in Louisiana
The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company faces a Commission order allowing higher maximum rates as of March 1 1921. No operative time notice was received in Monroe as patrons consider protests and a possible meeting to challenge the ruling. Shelby Taylor chaired the commission meeting with readings of the order and future review rights confirmed.
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Monroe
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Louisiana Railroad Commission
Shelby Taylor
Railroad Commission
Taylor
Louisiana
Commis
John T. Michel
Huey Long
Henry Jastremski
Adjudge Utley Co Bankrupt In U S District Court
Painter Tabor F E Utley of Monroe was adjudged bankrupt by Judge George Whitfield Jack in U S District Court. Utley filed a voluntary petition showing liabilities of 17894.94 and assets of 7886.48 consisting of stock in trade fixtures household goods and open accounts. The Macon Ridge Land and Mercantile Co was also adjudged bankrupt by Judge Jack following a petition by Monroe Grocery Co claiming a debt of 5000 beyond securities.
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Tabor FE
Utley
Monroe
George Whitfield Jack
United States District Court
Macon Ridge Land and Mercantile Company
Jack
Monroe Grocery Company
Louisiana Savings Bank Buys Citizens' National Bank Building
The Louisiana Savings Bank and Trust Company has purchased the Citizens National Bank building for $35,000 including fixtures. Citizens National and Ouachita National Banks merge and will use the Ouachita home on DeSiard and St. John streets, with construction costing nearly a quarter million dollars. The new owners plan to occupy within thirty days, signaling growth and progress for Monroe's youngest bank. The Louisiana Loan and Investment Company, led by C. H. Godwin, will occupy the Masonic temple building.
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Louisiana Savings Bank and Trust Company
Citizens National Bank
Ouachita National Bank
DeSiard and
St. John Streets
Louisiana Savings Bank and Truat Company
Bank of
Monroe
Louisiana Loan and Investment Company
C. H. Godwin
Masonic Temple
Kellogg Buys Pretty Home From Hendricks In Eckhart
Louis D Kellogg superintendent of the Eckhart Lennon Lumber Company buys a Caroline street bungalow near Lovers Lane from Leon Hendricks for 6600 dollars. Other transfers include Robert Layton and Mrs Morris selling to G B Laws for 400 dollars a lot on South Second Street and Luther M Hearne and J W Wheelis exchanging undivided half interests in Flournoy addition lots for 700 dollars.
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B. Laws
South Second Street
Layton Street
Cotton Mill
J. W. Wheelis
Luther M. Hearne
February City Court Report in Monroe Shows Light Case Load
Inspector Robert E Heap notes February in Monroe city court had seventy nine cases, the lightest month in years. Fines totaled 2145 dollars with 275 dollars cash paid. arrests included traffic eight and larceny six. notable trends include fewer drunkenness cases due to federal actions on antiseptics and related substances.
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Monroe
Robert E. Heap
Wilson Defends Baruch and Ryan Against Copper Profiteering Charges
President Wilson defended Baruch and Ryan against Mason's charge of profiteering in copper while serving the government. He denied any involvement in price fixing negotiations during the war and called the allegations unfounded.
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Washington
Wilson
B. M. Baruch
John Ryan
Mason
Oil field activity swells El Dorado weeklong test slate
El Dorado eyes an expanding oil field as multiple wells from the Lawton 1 site to Lucas-Tomberlin and neighboring prospects move toward testing. Crews drill, set casings, and push toward first productions while city tensions rise over a jailhouse dispute and possible litigation.
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el Dorado
Mar
J. R. McCaulding
Lawton
Payne
Lucas-Tomberlin Syndicate
Busey
Hinton & Mattocks
Arkansas-Texas
Lucas- Temberlin
Union Oil Company
Wilder Oil Company
Crosby Syndicate
Heap Inspector of Police Here Lanier Departs
R. E. Heap is reappointed inspector of police succeeding C. M. Lanier who resigned. Heap, formerly police inspector and former streets superintendent, is restored as head of the department by Mayor Bernstein. L. V. Tarver is named assistant inspector while keeping city detective duties.
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Heap
Lanier
L. W. Tarver
Bernstein
R. E. Heap
C. M. Lanier
el Paso
Monroe
Southwest
L. V. Tarver
Delegates Attend Opening Session of Southern Commercial Congress
Washington delegates from sixteen states join the twelfth annual convention’s opening session as the Southern Commercial Congress begins.
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Washington
Southern Commercial Congress
Not One Dollar of Insurance Now Being Written in Mississippi
The Mississippi fire insurance market collapsed as February licenses expired with no renewals filed. No companies operate, halting new business until the billion dollar anti trust suit is resolved. In Washington Chap Clark’s condition remained unchanged after a night at his bedside.
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Mississippi
Associated Press
Jackson
Mar
Ness
Washington
Ch Tap Clark
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