Carranza Flees Toward Vera Cruz Amid Rebel Moves
Reports from Laredo say Obregonistas in Nuevo Laredo threaten attack on the federal garrison if surrender fails by 2 pm. The consul says rebels lack force for a successful assault. Washington notes a private message claiming Carranza left Mexico City for Vera Cruz but no official confirmation.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Mxican Customs and Immigration Services
Nuevo Laredo
Washington
Mexico City
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Elks Club Teas Shaping Up 220 Crack Players For Season
Elks baseball team under manager D. Aubrey Haas and captain W. C. Daughtry moves toward a strong season in North Louisiana. A Sunday game at the fair grounds may open play, uniforms are ordered, and local business support is sought to build a standout organization with players from Philadelphia, Savannah, New Orleans, LSU, and area clubs.
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Elka
D. Aubrey Haas
W. C. Daughtry
Fair Grounds
Louisiana
Bond
Philadelphia
Jones
Savannah
Drewdy
New Orleans
Simms
Millers
Brooks
Myatt
Dilliard
Staples
Louisiana State University
Monroe
Elks
Shane
First Ouachita Parish Oil Show At Rhymes Well South Of Monroe
Oil shows at Rhymes No 1 on the J Harrison Rhymes farm six miles south of Monroe indicate a high gravity crude at about 1275 feet. Parker and Humble, originally with Johnson Drilling Company, lead the project and urge caution while awaiting expert verification of the find. If confirmed, it would mark the region's first major strike since the current oil campaign began months ago.
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Johnson Drilling Company
Monroe
Ouachita Field
Rhymes No. 1
J. Harrison Rhymes
Jack Parker, Jr
Sam Humble
Walter Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Messrs
Parker and
Humble
Louisiana
Ouachita Parish
Mexican Crisis Deepens as Carranza Forces Engage Rebels
Dispatches say 5000 troops from Sonora head for Juarez as Carranza loyalists clash with Gonzalez’s forces near Otumba. Martial law is in Puebla City and a 200000 peso loan is levied, while Aguilar directs federal units around Vera Cruz.
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Gonzales
Puebla City
Washington
Murgia
Puebla
Carranza
Otumba
Mexico City
Pueblo
Mexico
Vera Cruz
General Aguilar
Nuevo Laredo Calm Amid New Federal Revolt
May 7 report from Laredo says residents show little alarm as armed guards guard a municipal building and the international bridge is closed. A force led by Carlos Ozuna is believed to be approaching to demand surrender.
Notice to gas customers on payment deadlines
Gas company reminds consumers to pay by the 10th to save ten percent. Bills unpaid by the 20th will be discontinued without further notice. NATURAL GAS CO., INC.
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Natural Gas Co., Inc
Hundred Acres Sold and Property Transfers Across West Monroe
Multiple land deals reported including Mrs. Margaret B Hawks selling Auburn street property for 15000 with 800 cash. Myron H Spades selling 40 acres for 300. Lucius Davis selling to BR. J. Smith a William KR. Gordon subdivision tract. West Monroe Realty Co. sells 100 acres to Associated Producers and Refining Co. and transfers royalties to the latter for 4060. Myron H Spades selling 320 acres for 2080 with 680 cash. L. Barefoot selling a portion of block three for 600. Walter Johnson via L P Alexander selling southeast quarter of northeast quarter in 21-17-4E for 1000 oil and gas rights.
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Margaret B. Hawks
W. G. Kilpatrick
Auburn’ Street
Myron HH. Spades
J. M. Jones
Lucius Davis
BR. J. Smith
William KR. Gordon
Locks
W. A. Walker
West Monroe
Z. Barefoot
Exell L. Coon
L. D. McLain
Charles C. Crossley
Walter Johnson
L., P. Alexander
G. W. Humble
Parker League Protests Against Reds
The National Civic Federation led by Allen B. Parker filed a protest with President Wilson opposing recognition of Russia's Soviet government and telegrammed prospective presidential candidates to state their stance on the issue.
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National Civic Federation
Associated Press
New York
Allen B. Parker
Wilson
Russia
Alse
Comptroller Calls Condition Report for National Banks
Washington May 7 The comptroller of the currency has issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on May 4.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Labor Resume Hits Wealth in Profiteering Study
A study on profiteering in American industry, under the Railway Brotherhoods, was presented to the railroad labor board in Washington on May 7. Prepared by W. J. Lauck, the report argues profiteering drives high prices and that wealth increases by the rich refute claims labor causes the high cost of living.
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Railroad Labor Board
W. J. Lauck
The
War Labor Board
Mothers Day Observance At Monroe Churches
Monroe Baptist Methodist and Presbyterian churches plan 11 oclock Sunday services for Mothers Day May 9. The piece recalls mothers guiding children and invites all to return to memories of childhood and maternal care with warm church hospitality.
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Mother
Monroe
Anarchists Gain Ground in Italian Districts
Rome reports anarchists have seized influence in several regions of Italy with violence erupting in Leghorn where extremists invaded the chamber of the labor committee and carried out acts of violence.
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Rome
Italy
Leghorn
Chamber of the Labor Committee
Johnson Declares He Will Not Seek Vice Presidency
Washington May 7 Senator Johnson adds to Nolan statement by asserting he will not accept the vice presidency. He notes that supporters suggesting a bid are surprised by his aim for the presidency and finds the idea amusing.
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Associated Press
Washinton
Johnson
Nolan
Mysterious Blaze Destroys Chevrolet At Weaks Supply
A Chevrolet owned by Trousdale and Slator was burned to a crisp at the Weaks Supply Company last night. A short circuit is believed the cause though the fire remains unexplained. The car had been in use yesterday and a broken bolt spring preceded a late drive to repairs. A floor hole two feet square and a broken window on a neighboring car marked the damage, with fifteen or twenty cars nearby largely spared.
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Chevrolet
Trousdale and Slator
Weaks Supply Company
Weaks Supply Company Automobile Department
Peace Treaty for Turkey Set for Delegation Return
Paris reports the peace treaty with Turkey will be handed to the Ottoman delegation on Tuesday. The weather outlook tonight and Saturday is partly cloudy to cloudy with probable thunder showers and little temperature change.
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Paris
Turkey
Parish Memorial Campaigners Plan To Rejuvenate Drive
The Louisiana Soldiers Memorial campaign will begin in Monroe next Monday morning. Ouachita parish chairman O B Morton announced the drive was postponed briefly due to an anti malaria campaign but local citizens were urged to proceed. The committee vowed full vigor to go over the top.
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Ouachita Drive
Louisiana Memorial Building
Oliver B. Merton
Louisiana Soldiers’ Memorial
Monroe
O. B
Baton Rouge
Morton
Ouachita
Merton
Memorial Campaign
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Mexican "Loaded for Bar" Arrest Shocks Monroe
Mexican man J Castillo armed with a 38 caliber revolver and a belt of sixty six cartridges was arrested on DeSiard Street near Bailey rooming house. Officers Pettit and Ham detained him after a disturbance. Judge Charles Schulze fined Castillo one hundred dollars for city and state costs with 160 days in default. Castillo claimed employment with Tremont Lumber Co at Eros and two years in the United States.
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Castillo
Pettit and Ham
DeSiard
Charles Schulze
Tremont Lumber Company
Eros
United States
First Service at West Monroe Methodist Church Opens
The West Monroe Methodist Episcopal Church South will hold its first services on Sunday with Sunday school at 9 45 and worship at 11. Mothers Day will be observed. The new church, a palatial Louisiana edifice, hosts a plans filled program including hymns prayers a responsive reading a sermon on the influence of mothers and a benediction.
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West Monroe
NEW Methodist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
W. M. Henry
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Sonora
Jon Juarezo
Elks Club
Parker
Mexco City
Sanoninted
Paso
Juarez
Escobar
Associated Producers and Refining Company
REDS
Baptist
Methodist
Presbyterian
Westerner
G. O. P. Old Guard
Trousdale
Wears Supply CO
E. L. Jefferson
C. A. Nenney
Ouachita Par
J. Castillo
Presbyterian Church
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