Giant Murphy well blast creates massive arkansas crater and flames
A crater 200 feet wide formed at the Oil Producer's Trust Murphy number one gas well near El Dorado Arkansas as gas from multiple nearby wells ignited. The blaze, visible ten miles away, pumps out an estimated 66 to 80 million cubic feet daily, with geysers forming around the site and water wells venting gas. The crew escaped unharmed as the derrick and equipment were destroyed.
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Ivy McQuiller Fined by Judge Odom for Hood Law Violation
Ivy McQuiller arrested Sunday for possessing liquor violates Hood law. He pled guilty in district court Monday. Judge Odom imposed a $100 fine plus costs.
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Robert Johnson Pleads Guilty to Forgery
Robert Johnson alias E B Brown pleaded guilty to forgery and was sentenced to five to seven years in the state penitentiary by Judge Odom. He forged the name of R D Mathers to a $68 check cashed at Central Savings Bank and Trust Co in Monroe.
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Monroe
Monroe Lions Back Drive to Host 1928 American Legion Convention
Joe Isaacman urged Monroe civic support at the Lions luncheon for bringing the 1928 State Convention of the American Legion to the city. He argued Monroe’s pride requires a campaign with business and civic backing, with a Lions committee to be announced. Dr John Schreiber spoke on health unit matters.
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Ouachita Health Unit
Guilty Verdict Delivers Broussard Case In Court
A jury found J M Broussard guilty of attempted assault after 1 hour 35 minutes in district court. Mary Davis stood by her story and Broussard did not testify. Spectators filed out orderly as verdict was read.
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Court Docket Shortens Trials in Sixth District
The sixth district court’s criminal docket is light as many defendants plead guilty to cut costs. District Attorney Garrett records guilty pleas to save time and roughly $1,000 in session expenses. Most defendants are described as negro and, aside from four manslaughter cases, offenses are minor. The piece notes the third trial of B F Jackson.
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Jackson Awaits Trial Here in Silence
B F Jackson a murder suspect in the Tompkins case arrived in Monroe from Shreveport and is jailed awaiting a third Sixth District Court trial. He refuses to speak, saying he will address the court in open session and reserves comments for the trial, claiming innocence and noting use of dictaphones in a neighboring cell.
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American Interest Moves Beyond Hague Conference on Russia
Genoa May 16 Premier Lloyd George says American refusal to join the Hague commission is not final. He notes strong U S interest in Russia's economic reconstruction and expects further correspondence shaping the response amid efforts to aid Russia.
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Levee Break Floods Several Towns in Louisiana
A 250 foot section of the Hamburg levee on Bayou De Glaise failed this morning. Flood waters threaten Plancheville Big Cane Rosa Palmetto Odensberg Elba Melville and Krotz Springs and may disrupt the Texas Pacific railroad between Palmetto and Melville. Government barges sacks and lumber are being rushed to the site.
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Levee Held in Atchafalaya Flood Fight Near Record
Government engineers of the Atchafalaya Levee Board and Pointe Coupee residents unite to raise levees to cope with waters rising toward three feet above the prior high record. Levees must gain a foot over eleven miles in six days with seventeen hundred workers on site and calls for help issued.
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United States Won't Attend Genoa Economic Conference
Washington reports the United States has removed all doubt about its final decision not to participate in Genoa type talks. The State Department sent a reply to the invitation via the French delegation at Genoa declining to take part.
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U S Declines To Join Hague Russian Affairs Commission
Washington reports that the United States will not participate in the The Hague economic conference on June 15 to address Russian problems. Secretary Hughes released the reply, noting a desire to aid Russian economic recovery and friendship, despite nonparticipation.
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Get Rid of Men Higher Up Plea of Bill Framer in Legislature
Louisiana chambers of Commerce and civic groups to back Representative T. T. Webb's bill to abolish the Louisiana Tax Commission. Webb says relief is unlikely without shifts in state departments and plans to urge agricultural and commercial interests to press telegraph votes. He argues removing the higher ups is key to cutting tax burdens.
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Crew Lake Road to be Built Soon With State Help
Richland parish police jury seeks state aid from the Louisiana Highway Commission to repair an eight mile Crew Lake highway with the state highway engineer directing the work. State aid is also requested for the Mangham Rayville road of sixteen and a half miles. Private Wilbur W. Christian, son of Mrs. J M Christian, buried with military honors at Arlington cemetery after dying of wounds received in France March 22 and 24 1918. His brother Thomas H Christian also fought in World War I and returned to Louisiana.
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Chemist To Test Gasoline Contents In Louisiana Fields
Chief Chemist Rumbarger, linked with Wayne Drilling and Development Co., will periodically conduct tests of gasoline contents from the entire field. His reputation for accurate tests in other fields is expected to bring goodwill and benefit to the Louisiana oil area.
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Hood's Friends Grooming Him for Office
The article notes ongoing backing for Hood by allies seeking higher office. It mentions Congressman Wilson as a likely gubernatorial candidate from the Fifth District and discusses legislative moves in Louisiana. A Senate resolution urged sheriffs to refrain from collecting vehicle tax on horse drawn private-use vehicles, signaling potential legal adjustments.
Baton Rouge Opens 1922 Legislature with Tax Relief Push
Special to Monroe News-Star reports the first week of the 1922 legislative session centers on retrenchment and tax cuts. Lawmakers aim to reduce government expenses, scrap redundant offices, and lower property taxes. Proposals include an efficiency commission to evaluate department operations and needs.
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