Interstate Commerce Commission reduces freight rates nationwide
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a 13 12 percent freight rate cut effective July 1, saving Monroe and nearby shippers about 250000 dollars annually. The decision lowers rates across most classes while preserving higher charges for specified agricultural commodities and confirms a 5.34 percent fair return on railroad property, reshaping national traffic and earnings expectations.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Yates
Monroe
West Monroe
Fernandez
Congress
Southwest
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Texas
Southwestern Industrial Traffic League
H. J. Fernandez
Rotary Luncheon Heard Miss Livaudais Europe Travel Letter
A letter from Miss Undine Livaudais Monroe Club ward now in Paris described travels in Europe and notable sights. She will sail for America early in July as she continues her work. The program included Rotarians introducing a member and a song by Rev Frank Tripp and a violin solo by Miss Helen Vawter, enjoyed by all.
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Rotary
Miss Livaudais
CLUB
Paris
Rotary Club
Undine Livaudais
Monroe Club
Europe
Livandais
Monroe
America
Frank Tripp
Helen Vawter
Internal Revenue Papers Taken From Capital Offices
The Commissioner of the Internal Revenue said over 800 packets of papers were removed from the accounts unit by order of Secretary Mellon. The C Childs accounts were recovered and are under examination. Weeks authorized Golt St Louis to transport notes on the Mississippi river and its tributaries at not less than 80 percent of rail rates. A Justice Department statement denied use of secret service to shadow members of Congress amid Morse pardon discussions. The Senate judiciary committee postponed action on the anti lynching bill for two weeks to consult House leaders.
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Associated Press
Washington
Blair
Internal Revenue Department
The
Revenue Bureau
Mellon
A. D. Sumner
C. Childs
Weeks
Edward Golt
St .Louis Democratic National
Missouri
Mississippi River
Watson
Georgia
Senate
Daugherty
Charles W. Morse
Department of Justice
Secret Service
Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Rail rate cut sparks hopes for revival in Harding era
The intercity freight rate cut, effective July 1, lowers costs 12.5 to 14 percent to yield a 5.75 percent return. Eastern Illinois Western Southern and Mountain Pacific regions see the biggest drops as officials expect quicker business recovery and faster rail labor talks. Freight car loadings rise, signaling improving demand. passenger rates stay unchanged.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harding
Railway Labor Board
Illinois
McChord
Commission
Bankers Propose Four Plans for European Recovery in Paris
In Paris four tentative solutions to the European loan problem were presented by financiers led by J P Morgan. The group discussed an American plan and other moves to fund reparations, with Germany's budget and status to be studied next week. Delegates from Italy and Japan attended as talks remained confidential pending a definite announcement.
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Paris
Europe
Germany
Bankers’ Committee
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
Robert Kindersley
Bank of England
Charles Sargent
Banque de l'Union Parisienne
G. Vissering
M. Delacroix
Herr Bergmann
Big Gasser Roars Back In Arkansas Blaze
The Anderson-Murphy gasser in Union County section 8 16 15 is reported ablaze again after a prior fire. Authorities say it spews gas oil and stones hundreds of feet into the air and the friction may force the state to intervene to tame the fire.
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Anderson-Murphy
Union County
Arkansas State Department of Conservation
Irish Fire Burns Down Carnegie Library
A Carnegie library in Belfast's Falls Road district was set on fire last evening. The mob attacked the fire brigade and police who attempted to protect the firemen.
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Belfast
Carnegie Library
Falls Road
Bond Sale Losses Prompt Sweeping Probe in Richland Parish
A McFarland report to the Louisiana House shows $6.36 million in bonds sold over 1919–1921 with $745,464.41 in discounts and losses. Richland parish led losses on a $970,000 sale with $166,000 discount. Iberia and Natchitoches parish bond sales also show notable deficits. The report urges drastic action to stop such sales and hold public board members personally responsible.
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Richland
Baton Rouge
William N. McFarland
Wm. Davis House
McFarland
Beauregard
Bienville
Caldwell
Cameron
Claiborne
St. Martin
Vernon
Winn
Richland Parish
Beauregard Parish
Iberia Parish
Natchitoches
Calcasieu Parish
Alleged Killer Bonds for Freedom Amid Warmer Case Angles
Oscar Rentz, charged with killing L. P. Warner in Grayson in April, is released on a $6000 bond awaiting July grand jury action. His father files affidavits charging George Elder and James Lawson with conspiring with Warner. Rentz says he shot in self defense after a pistol duel that wounded him.
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Columbia
Oscar Rentz
L. P. Warner
Grayson
George Elder
James Lawson
Warner
Rentz
St. Francis Sanitarium
Monroe
Monroe Sanitarium
Manuel Herrick Takes Chance in Game with Death
Representative Manuel Herrick of Oklahoma, a Republican in Congress, accepted an aviator's dare to fly with the brakes off. Flyer Herbert Fahy warned Herrick he risked more than his necktie if the stunt went wrong, underscoring the daredevil act in Washington.
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Washington
Congress
Manuel Herrick
Oklahoma
Herbert Fahy
Monroe Issues Several Building Permits for Homes
City records show Building permits issued by City Secretary-Treasurer P A Pong to Monroe citizens for new residences. Sam Smith 5900 six room on Third street between Rochelle and J. J O Bell 3600 six room on Stone avenue. Boamer Myatt 6000 on St John street. Sig Masur 3600 on North Second street. Additional permits given to ten or fifteen fathers for homes costing 1000 to 2000 or more.
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P. A. Pong
Monroe
Sam Smith
Third Street
Rochelle
J. Streets
J. O. Bell
Stone Avenue
Second
Third Streets
Boamer Myatt
St. John Street
Sig Masur
North Second Street
Pharmacy measure to be offered at legislature session
Louisiana State Pharmaceutical Association adjourned in Monroe after adopting a resolution for an amendment to the state pharmacy law. The proposal would require an authentic college diploma for exam candidates and a thorough education before licensing. Delegates plan to present the bill at the current session.
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Louisiana State Pharmaceutical Association
Board of
Monroe
Riverside Club
Edward H. Walsdorf
W. E. Allen
Adam Wirth
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Jesse Adams
Internal Revenue
Bankers
Hotel Astoria
Reparations Commission
Signor
d’Amello
Italy
M. Sekiba
Japan
Big Gasser
Carnegie
Public Accounts
General Assembly
Committee On Appropriations
Shreveport Charity Hospital
New Orleans Charity Hospital
Department of Conservation
T. H. Harris
W. Scott Wilkinson
Shreveport
Monroe News-Star
Assocated Press
Joe Gold
Weaks Supply Co
River Club of
Ross
Sandwich King
el Paso
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