Genoa Economic Conference Closes At 1 O Clock This Afternoon
The Genoa economic conference ends after six weeks with 34 nations represented. Lloyd George hails the gathering as producing a nonaggression pact, finances reports, and transport and economic cooperation plans to be considered at The Hague on June 15. A plenary session adopts the nonaggression pact as a resolution.
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Genoa
Lloyd George
Associated Press
Europe
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Hague
Associated Prensa
Great Britain
Jackson expects verdict by Sunday in Monroe murder trial
B F Jackson on trial for the murder of J F Tompkins in Monroe, says he will be freed by the jury and plans to make Monroe his future home. Third trial underway in Sixth District Court as jurors are being selected amid pretrial opinions and delays.
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Monroe
B. F. Jackson
J. F. Tompkins
Jackson
Facta
Schanzer
London
Italy
Berlin
The
Hague
Germany
Russia
Genoa
Grey Attacks Genoa Conference as European Gamble
Viscount Grey denounces the Genoa conference as dangerous for European peace and warns that only a League of Nations can secure stable ties with France and the United States. He says the policy risks rupture of entente and urges US action before any government resignation.
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France
United States
Europe
Mier Lloyd Gorge
Genoa
Lloyd George
Genoa Economic Conference Adjourns After Talks
The Genoa economic conference adjourned at 2 15 pm after discussions between American ambassador Richard Washburn Child and Premier Lloyd George on The Hague conference. Delegates affirmed the truce and adopted The Hague meeting laws and agreed US participation remains hoped for. Lunch with the Salian press followed, with Lloyd George speaking afterward.
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Hague
Child
Genoa
Richard Washburn Child
Lloyd, George
Salian Press
Lloyd George
Genoa Conference Sees Limited Gains Amid Distrust and Delay
The Genoa meeting exposed deep rifts between Bolsheviks and capitalist states over private property and reconstruction plans for Russia. Critics say the conference stalled on core issues, Belgium and France withdrew, and America's absence hindered progress, though it fostered regional dialogue among 82 European nations.
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Hague
Belgium
France
Genoa
America
Geona
Europe
Lloyd George
Steel Merger Put Off Pending Justice Dept Review
Washington officials said May 19 that independent steel companies behind the projected merger will consolidate only after consultation with the Department of Justice. Attorney General Daugherty was briefed by company officials stating the plan remains contingent on antitrust review.
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Washington
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Federal Move to Regulate Labor of Boys
A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to regulate or prohibit employment of children under 18 was introduced in the Senate by Republican Senator Johnson of California. The measure aims to grant federal oversight over child labor.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Johnson
California
Asia Relief Reported Jeopardized by Persecution
Constantinople May 19 American relief workers in interior Asia Minor face jeopardy as reports of systematic persecution of Christians by Turkish nationalists circulate among American missionary circles.
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Constantinople
Asia Minor
Erin Negotiations Near Deadlock in Ireland Peace Talks
Dublin May 19 reports from political circles say negotiations between rival Irish factions renewed Wednesday after a breakdown show no agreement. Officials fear another report of failure as negotiators struggle to bridge differences and avert further unrest.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Ireland
Panther terrorizes Monroe area after night prowls
Residents report a pantherlike animal roaming Monroe and nearby, including a sighting at 209 Texas Avenue. The Benoit family conferred with neighbors, chased the creature with improvised weapons, but it vanished. Some believe high water or a show escape explains the sightings, and locals are urged to keep children indoors at night.
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Monroe
H. T. Benoit
Texas Avenue
Benoit
Pathers
Clark
Bastrop
Mayor to Head Committee Here on Poppy Day
Mayor Arnold Bernstein has been named chairman of the city school committee for Memorial Day exercises on May 30. Civic organizations Monroe schools and city and parish officials will assist in arranging the observance led by Henry Levy Louisiana Memorial Day Association chair.
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Arnold Bernstein
Henry Levy
New Orleans
Louisiana Memorial Day Association
Monroe
Woodmen to Hold Big Ceremonial at Lodge Rooms
The Monroe lodge of Modern Woodmen of the World will stage a large ceremonial at its lodge rooms above Bond's Bakery on May 22. State deputy Pearman of Shreveport will preside and deliver an address as 25 candidates undergo initiation. A banquet will follow.
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Monroe
Woodment of
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Pearman
Shreveport
Knights Templar Parades Shown in Monroe
Knights Templar activities from the New Orleans conclave are being shown at the Saenger theater in Monroe by the Pathe company. The film features key scenes including the parade and is drawing interest from knights and local patrons this afternoon and tonight.
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Monroe
New Orleans
Saenger
Pathe Company
Ouachita Parish and Monroe Schools Announce Graduation Plans
Ouachita Parish High School will graduate 37 students at Monroe on June 9 with Rev. Wallace Clift preaching the baccalaureate sermon at the Presbyterian Church. Ouachita Parish graduates include Effie Hood Joe Guerriero Inez Schneider Dorothy L Cason and many others. Monroe Public Schools plan closing exercises by June 9 with national guard members serving in refugee camps and undecided speakers for the baccalaureate and commencement.
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Presbyterian Church
Monroe
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E. L. Neville
Company G
Louisiana National Guard
Harrisonburg
Rhinehart
Effie Hood
Joe Guerriero
Inez Schneider
Dorothy L. Cason
Mary V. Coon
Elma Johnson
Lily
Backwater Floods Ouachita Parish Farmland Near Monroe
The southeastern Ouachita parish area five to six miles from Monroe has flooded after several days of overflow. Farmers report cotton in fine condition has been submerged in places as backwater from the Ferriday crevasse, aided by recent rains. Roads in Winnsboro and Prairie areas are under water.
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Ouachita Parish
Monroe
Walter Miller
Bristle Ridge
Winnsboro
Prarie
Vineyard plant worth millions seized by U S officers today
San Francisco May 19 Federal officers today began seizing vineyard properties valued at 2 000 000 owned by the Theodore Gier Vineyard Company. Seizure orders came from Washington after officers reported a truck load of wine and warehouses showing a shortage of 46 000 gallons from original shipments.
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San Francisco
Theodore Gier Vineyard Company
Washington
Judge Frees Jurors As Docket Clears Next Week
District court Judge Odom announced that all jurors scheduled for next week are excused since the docket is cleared and not needed. Jurors excused during the B F Jackson jury selection are dismissed for the remainder of the term.
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Odom
District Court
B. F. Jackson
Barges Remove Convicts From Angola Farm
Barges carrying about 500 convicts from the Angola state penal farm arrived in Baton Rouge after the levee break. About half will go to the Smithfield levee and the rest will be housed locally to respond to any levee emergency.
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Baton Rouge
State Penal
Angola
State Institution
Smithfield
Georgia Mob Burns Davisboro Negro in Lynching
In Davisboro Georgia a mob burned Charlie Atkins a 15 year old negro at the stake after he allegedly confessed to killing Mrs Elizabeth Kitchens a mail carrier's wife to obtain an automobile Officials seek John Tarver another negro linked to the shooting as investigators use track dogs Hundreds of onlookers visited the crime scene and Atkins body was removed
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Charlie Atkins
Atkins
Elizabeth Kitchens
John Tarver
Kitchens
Joint Judiciary Back Carville Measure to Ban Racing
The Joint Judiciary Committee favors the Carville bill to ban racing and proposes clerks of court return to a fee basis, with strict salary caps and expense limits. Amendments allow police juries to cover deficits in under 2250 dollars in parishes, while retaining discretionary terms.
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Baton Rouge
Senate
Caddo
Carville
Gilbert L. Dupre
John Dymond
J. A. Carwile
Dennis R. Moore
Aleen Parish
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