Monroe Adopts New Commission Form of Government
Monroe Louisiana ends a heated primary era as John M. Marshall withdraws from the race for Commissioner of Streets and Parks. A. V. Miller secures the party nomination and pledges harmonious leadership to drive civic projects and Monroe's growth.
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Commission
Monroe
Arnold Gernstein
H.R. Speed
A. Vi. Miller
Tr. O' Ponnell
News-Star
J. M. Marshall
A. V. Miller
Govrenmel
Rouues
Marshall
John M. Marshall
Miller
Bernstein
Speed
France
Louisiana
New Orleans
Monroe Chamber Launches Membership Drive
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce begins a citywide membership drive lasting one week from Monday with five canvassing teams led by B. N. Florsheim and others. Teams will review lists, aiming to boost civic unity and Monroe’s prosperity through cooperation and active citizen support. Local businesses submitted testimonials praising the Chamber as a municipal asset to be shared publicly Monday.
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce
BE. N. Florsheim
P. C. Willis
M. M. Munholland
P. M. Atkins
J. B. Foster
Monroe Chamber Commerce
Monroe
Honntcote
Ing
Chamber of Commerce
Attacked Engineer Barely Survives Lynching Threat in City
Annie Solomon, called a Negro wench, assaulted John P. Bonar with an iron bar in the late Tuesday incident near Adams street and North Fifth. She fled after being confronted, but Bonar recovered his pocketbook containing cash, old coins, and a $500 diamond. Police held the suspect, and a prior December arrest bond issue is noted. Bonar resumes work with a lasting chill from the near-lynching scene.
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Annie Solomon
John P. Bonar
Bonar
Adams Street
K. of P. Hall
North Fifth
Mr. Bonar
Sixth
DeSiard Streets
Consid
Sheriff’s Office
Burglar Steals Gold from Dr Williams Dental Office
An unknown thief entered the dental offices of Dr. Bert G Williams in the Central Savings Bank building last night and took a small amount of gold two checks for 50 and 14 dollars and a six teeth bridge work piece.
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Bert G. Williams
Central Savings Bank
Brewers to Convert Plant for Candy Making in Boston
Brewers in Boston plan to convert one brewery after July to candy production. Reports say one company has applied for permission to modify its brewery to enable candy manufacture.
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Boston
Linotype Operator Wanted at News-Star
A permanent position is offered for a capable man to set type on Model 5 machines at News-Star Pur. Co. Apply to the News-Star.
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News-Star
News-Star Pur. CO
Unity of Citizens Shown in Banquet to Dr O Donnell
A Monroe banquet honored Dr Robt O Donnell a defeated mayoral candidate with 40 or more business and professional leaders in attendance. Toastmaster Allen Scholars led remarks praising O Donnell and urging harmony while Arnold Bernstein pledged a fair administration. Judge Schulze and others spoke as the event ended with a hopeful mood for unity.
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Ted
Monie
Monroe
Thesay
Eart
Miller
O’donnell
Robt. O'Donnell
Leon
Allen Scolars
Allen Scholars
Cr. P. Gray
O'Donnell
O’donnel
Gray
Dundee Mitchell bout arouses Milwaukee boxing fans
Milwaukee fans show strong interest in the ten round bout between Johnny Dundee and Richie Mitchell at Cream City Athletic Club Monday night. Winner likely earns an early shot at Benny Leonard for the lightweight title as both fighters are reported in fine condition and evenly matched.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Johnny Dundee
Richie Mitchell
Cream City Athletic Club
Benny Leonard
Dundee
Miteehll
Trial Set for Postmaster Swindlehurst in Murder Case
Livingston Montana March 8 Monday next is the date fixed for beginning the trial of Postmaster Joseph Ee Swindlehurst under indictment for first degree murder in the death of Oliver M Harvey chairman of the Republican State Committee. The case involves prominent political figures and is expected to be highly notable in Montana.
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Livingston
Mont
Joseph Ee. Swindlehurst
Oliver M. Harvey
Republican State Committee of
Montana
Big Kowling Tourney Opens In Toledo Ohio
The nineteenth annual American Bowling Congress tournament starts in Toledo March 8 with top bowlers from the United States and Canada. Local bowlers host the opening days before teams from east and west compete for three weeks, promising a large event with wide representation.
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Toledo
United States
Canada
American Bowling Congress
Team Knights
Sige
Stafford Announces Louisiana Governorship Bid
Senator E M Stafford declares he will seek the Democratic nomination for governor in 1920 and promises a detailed policy statement later. He argues voters should judge by past records rather than campaign promises.
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Wi. M. Stafford
Louisiana
Vessels and Preparations Named for Navy Conference Visit
The note mentions ships and U S Navy preparations connected to Baker and Dan as officials plan to attend the upcoming Prack conference.
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Baker
Dan
Els
Prack
Expert naval advisory trip to Europe for battleship strategy
Secretary Baker plans talks with Allied naval officials on postwar capital ship design. Jamels and experts depart for Europe next week to study lessons from the war and will submit recommendations to Congress. Baker sails about April 1, aided by Admirals Taylor Griffin Earle Foote and Benson Sims with Daniels sailing from New York for Paris, London, and Rome for about a month.
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Washington
Jamels
Aim
Europe
Redaval
Een
Baker
Buope
Amerian
Atary Daniels
Wilson
Oth
Army
Navy
Naval
Bureau F Steam Engineering
Earle
Bureau of Ordnance
Comander Foote
Bydmiral Benson
Ice Admiral Sims
Eurorpean
Daniels
Mr. Daniels
New York
Eviathan
Paris
Jey
London
Rome
Robably
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Saline Bell
Salt River
Mayo and Commission Council
Dr. O'Donnel
Edgar Florsheim
Jim Wooter
Aad Haas
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