Twenty Seven Graduates of Ouachita Parish High School
The Ouachita Parish High School class of 1919 from Parish School graduated twenty seven students, the largest class yet. Honors went to John Alexander and Henry Guerriero, with Dr. M. S. Dodd delivering the address and Henry D. Montgomery presenting diplomas.
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J. C. Sadler
Ouachita Parish
City School
Revs
Dodd, Pirkey and Means
Henry D. Montgomery
T. O. Crown
J. Harvey Trousdale
R. J. Pirkey
Gay Seuille
Silver
John Alexander
United States
America
Henry Guerriero
Guerrero
Russia
Siberia
Poland
Bulgaria
League of Nations
Mr. Guerriero
Pershing
Haig
Diaz
Pech
Ceneralissimo
Iverty
Dr. Dodd
Dodd
Montgomery
EB. K. Means
Kenry Guerriero
Pirse Baptist Church Prepares Pulpit Swap for Absent Pastor
With the pastor away delivering the commencement address at the Louisiana State Normal, W. C. Parrish district Y M C A secretary will occupy the pulpit at both morning and evening services. H. A. Hamilton state B Y P U secretary will lead music at both services and attend the B Y P U youth gathering at seven in the church parlors.
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Pirse Baptist Church
Louisiana State Normal
W. C. Parrish
H. A. Hamilton
Monroe District Raises 83000 for Centenary
The Monroe district reports an $83 000 subscription to the Centenary drive with totals from Alexandria Baton Rouge Lafayette New Orleans Ruston and Shreveport reaching $688907. Leaders plan Sunday services to push the remaining quotas and the final count on Monday is expected to exceed the original goal.
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Monroe
Centenary
Louisiana
Alexandria
Baton Rouge
Lafayette
New Orleans
Ruston
Shreveport
Columbia Votes Bonds for Good Roads and Schools
In Caldwell parish voters approved a good roads tax by 612,902 in property valuation and 210 ballots, while the public school tax carried by 400,573 in property valuation and 308 ballots. School District No. 18 approved a 14,900 building tax. A court challenge could delay road work for years. A 17 year old, Morris Wilson, died after falling from a mulberry tree in Graysor while gathering fruit for others.
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Columbia
Caldwell
Morris Wilson
Graysor
War Beer Permitted While Congress Debates
Federal Judge Mayer granted a temporary injunction allowing uninterrupted production of war beer containing 2.4 percent alcohol. The decision cites President Wilson’s stance and a prior ruling on which wines and beers may be produced while emergency prohibition remains. The injunction aims to settle brewing rights pending circuit court review and possible district court proceedings.
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New York
United States Brewers’ Association
Mayer
Wilson
Congress
United States
Caffey
Circuit Court of Appeals
Elihu Root
William D. Guthrie
Court of Appeals
Catffey
Jacob Ruppert Brewing Company Sednes
Breweries Await Ruling On War Beer Injunction
In Washington officials say a New York federal court order blocking beer with 234 percent alcohol would not affect the brewing dispute. Brewers seek a temporary restraining order to avoid business ruin while they argue war beer is not intoxicating. The federal attorney argues against enjoining criminal justice based on mere threats to enforce the law. Judge Mayer wants a thorough legal review to serve US interests in a single case.
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Washington
New York Federal District Court
Mayer
United States
Sharp Words Rule Debate in Senate Over League Treaty
Washington May 24 The senate debated the peace treaty and League covenant for three hours as a resolution to obtain the complete text was laid over unfinished business. Leaders on both sides sparred over openness and partisan aims, with charges that the treaty would be partisan and calls for full publicity.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
State Department
Germany
Berlin
Robinson
Arkansas
Lodge
League of Nations
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Foreign Relations Committee
Massachusets
Thomas
Villistas Take Parral and Troops Join Them
Washington reports confirm the capture and sacking of Parral by Villistas. Rebels have taken several key garrisons as federal troops defected. Chihuahua City faces a grave outlook as Villa leads a large force at Gomez Farias, six miles from Torreón.
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Washington
Parral
Villistas
Chihuahua
Villa
Gomez Farias
Torreos
Thousands of Bolsheviks Surrender Arms in Gatchina Coast
A Petrograd report from Helsingfors says thousands of Bolshevik soldiers in the Gatchina area and coastal region west of Petrograd surrendered with weapons and ammunition and then attacked former comrades. It is noted the Bolsheviks intend to defend the city and that all workmen have been armed.
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London
Gatchina
Petrograd
Helsingfors
Victoria Era Britain Expands Empire And Reforms
A historical survey notes Victoria era Britain's rapid imperial expansion and political reforms. It chronicles annexations in Australia Burmah and Baluchistan and key acts on education land league Irish issues and suffrage while tracing wars and events shaping the empire.
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London
Bri
V ‘Ja
Australia
Burma
Baluchistan
Hron
England
Ireland
O'Connell
Russia
Turkey
France
South
Gadstone
Bright
Gladstone
India
Durbar
Delhi
Ism
Land League
Afghanistan
Chandahar
Majuba Hill
British South Africa Company
Taster
Africa
Victoria
Vittoria
Bills Flood Senate Increases Introductions
Washington May 23 Bills and resolutions nearly match last Monday's influx as Congress convened. Senate officials estimate nearly 400 measures were introduced today.
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Senate
Washinton
Congress
Big Rainstorm Hits Monroe County
The weather forecast warned of scattered thunder showers and the forenoon brought heavy rain. Official gauges recorded 2.5 inches by 2:30 PM, the heaviest rainfall of the year, with more rain expected to push past three inches before nightfall.
Captain C. B. Steele Dies Friday Evening
A telegram from Baton Rouge reports Captain C. B. Steele died at 7 last night. He was a Confederate veteran and long prominent in Louisiana politics serving several terms as State Treasurer. Born in Union Parish he moved to Baton Rouge as a young man.
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News- Star
Baton Rouge
C. B. Steele
Capt. Steele
Union Parish
MISS ANDERSON BEATS LOCAL POOL PLAYERS IN FORT WAYNE
Fort Wayne star Frances Anderson the champion woman pocket billiard player drew a large crowd at Marks Stag Billiard Hall Friday night. She showcased fancy shots and skilled cue work then defeated Alvin Tippit 75 to 52. Her next exhibition is set for Pine Bluff Arkansas.
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Frances Anderson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Marks’ Stag
Miss Anderson
Miss Andersen
Alvin Tippit
Sxiven
Pine Bluff
Ark
Monroe
Atcher
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Hudnall
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Gladys Leslif
Hale Familton
Metro
al Story Magazine
Billy West
Bessie Love
Bilie Burke
Czech
Mr. Lodge
Vilistas
Storm
News-Star
Associated Press
Orleans
Orleans Parish
Dr. Faguet A. Filanchard
Little Rock
Ernest E. Jackson
Alfred L. Peel
Jackson Apartments
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Galveston
Gus Db. Levy
Monroe Country
Lyceum Theatre
Dorothy Dalton
Charlie Chaplin
Mary Pickford
Captain Kid, Jr
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