Harding starts for Dixieland may visit port
President elect Harding may visit New Orleans on November 18 and sail for Panama, with a definite decision expected by November 15. In Paris officials note his focus on forming a league of nations policy and framing an association of nations plan before cabinet choices. He travels south via St. Louis and San Antonio, reaching Brownsville, Texas, then Point Isabel near the Mexican border.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Harding
Panama
New Orleans Association of Commerce
Paris
Washington
League of Nations
Versailles
Association of Nations
St. Louis
San Antonio
Brownsville
Tex
Point Isabel
Mexican
Continental
United States
Carbon Plant Permits Required for New Projects in Louisiana
Louisiana law requires a special permit from the Department of Conservation before starting or enlarging carbon black plants using natural gas. Applications must include full plant plans, location, and company details. Permits expire after 12 months and renewals depend on gas supply and department discretion.
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Department of Conservation
Louisiana
Department of Conservation of
State
M. L. Alexander
Monroe
Harding Heads South For Vacation Away From Campaign
President elect Warren G. Harding departs aboard his special on November 6 for a month long vacation involving southern Texas and a possible Panama trip, stepping aside from political duties to seek rest amid campaign concerns.
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Harding
Texas
Panama
Cleet Harding
Election returns incomplete in three districts amid Republican sweep
In New York and elsewhere, results in three districts remained undetermined as tabulation continued on the fifth day of the sweep. The pending seats were Minnesota eighth Missouri fifth and New York twenty third, all showing close races and uncertain outcomes.
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New York
Minnesota
Missouri
Wilson Refuses Debs Pardon Must Remain in Atlanta
President Wilson intends to deny clemency to Eugene V. Debs who is imprisoned in Atlanta for espionage act violations. Officials say granting a pardon would set a dangerous precedent and embolden opposition during future wars.
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Wilson
Debs
Atlanta
Washington
Wilseon
Eugene V. Debs
Western Union Man Returns From Week Long Hunting Trip
H C Mize manager of Monroe Western Union Telegraph Company was back from a hunting trip to T Arbonne and areas north of Monroe. He traveled with L W Mize and R K Bondurant. They spent a week punting along the Ouachita River and bagged many squirrels and ducks during the outing.
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H. C. Mise
Monroe
Western Union Telegraph Company
T’arbonne
L. W. Mize
R. KR. Bondurant
Quachita
H. C. Mize
Rising Trend of Older Men Marrying Hurts Traditional Notions
The article notes a steady rise in the number of bachelors over 35 choosing marriage, signaling a shift in social norms and wedding demographics. It discusses implications for families, communities, and the institution of marriage while highlighting changing timelines for commitment.
Captains Meet for Red Cross Roll Call
Red Cross captains and workers who missed yesterday’s city hall meeting to plan the fourth annual roll call are asked to report to headquarters for instructions and supplies. Mrs. Jonas Selig presided as chairwoman. attendees received guidance and materials to organize the drive.
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Red Cross
Jonas Selig
New York Contractor George Baker Arraigned on Perjury Indictment
George Baker a New York based millionaire contractor who was alleged to be a go between in the building trust scheme faced formal arraignment on an indictment charging perjury as state investigators widen the probe.
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New York
George Baker
Building Trust
State Today
South bankers in New Orleans plan 12 million dollar marketing corp
Bankers from across the South meet in New Orleans to organize a twelve million dollar venture to handle marketing of large quantities of southern products in foreign markets. No firm plans or announcements have been issued as the executive meeting proceeds and details are not yet released.
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South’s Bankers IN
N. O
Plan Corporation
Associated Press
New Orleans
South
Richland Grand Jury Indicts Three Whites in Crow Lake Killing
Grady Malone Crawford Malone and Barney Woody white farmers of Richland parish indicted by the Richland parish grand jury convened at Rayville on November 3 for murder in the Crow Lake killings of four African American residents in early October. They will face trial in the seventh district court at Rayville before Judge MacIntosh next Friday and are jailed awaiting trial.
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Grady
Crawford Malone
Barney Woody
Richland Parish
Rayville
Austin and Eby Lot Purchased with Additional Transfers
Dabney W. Shobe sold to Edward B. Green and B. F. Tatum eighteen of block eighty eight in the Home Realty and Development Company subdivision for note cancellations totaling 2120 dollars. T. O. Dowdy sold to J. N. Knowles three of Block R in West Monroe addition for 3802 dollars, 750 cash. Leo F. Terzia transfers to Peoples Homestead and Savings Association property in square fifteen Allendale addition for 5600 dollars, with the association to Terria 10340 dollars.
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Dabney W. Shobe
Edward B. Green
B. F. Tatum
Home Realty and Development Company, Incorporated
Lee Avenue
T. O. Dowdy
J. N. Knowles
Austin and Eby
West Monroe
Leo F. Terzia
Peoples Homestead and Savings Association
Square Fifteen
Allendale
Association
Terria
Grand Jury of Cook in Report on Baseball Gambling
The Cook county special grand jury submitted its final report to Chief Justice McDonald detailing its month and a half investigation into gambling in baseball. The document presents the complete findings and conclusions reached during the inquiry.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Cook County Special Grand Jury Today
McDonald
B Y P U Special Meeting Scheduled at First Baptist
A B Y P U announces a special meeting on Sunday November 7 at 8 p m at First Baptist Church Monroe. The event aims to organize a Twin City B Y P U for Monroe and West Monroe with senior and junior units urged to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Monroe
B. Y
U. Monroe
West Monroe
Blanton Objects to Navy Cruise to Tropic Regions
Representative Blanton of Texas released an open letter to Secretary Daniels protesting announced Atlantic and Pacific fleet cruises to South America Africa Australia and New Zealand. He said Congress had not authorized the cruises and naval statistics show the fleets would require at least 70 percent more coal and oil to operate such voyages.
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Washington
Blanton
Texas
Secretary of Navy
Daniels
South America
Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Congress
Grooming Elder for One of Two Delegates in Fifth District
Former Congressman Walter Elder of Union parish is reportedly being groomed as a candidate for one of two delegates from the Fifth District to the constitutional convention. Monroe will host the district convention on November 16. Ouachita parish holds ten delegates and is strongest in the delegation. The district comprises fourteen parishes with varying delegate counts, including Caldwell three, Catahoula four, Concordia six, East Carroll five, Franklin five, Lincoln seven, Madison four, Morehouse eight, Richland six, Tensas seven, Union eight, West Carroll five or six, and Jackson six. Tonight and Sunday forecast increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures.
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Walter Elder
Union Parish
Monroe
Harry H. Russell
Ouachita Parish
Union
West Carroll
Jackson
Notice to Gas Consumers Pay by the 10th for 10 Percent Saving
Pay your gas bills on or before the 10th to receive a ten percent discount. Bills not paid by the 20th will have service discontinued without further notice.
Ranger Car Number One Heads Toward Monroe Route
Special to Monroe News Star reports Ranger Car Number One of the Southern Motor Manufacturing Association from Houston is on the last stretch toward Monroe with an anticipated Monday arrival. Car Number Two left Meridian aiming for Jackson and Houston, but road conditions are poor. both cars are in fine condition after a 3500 mile tour.
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Monroe News-Star
Houston
Tex
Meridian
Jackson
Ranger
Southern Motor Manufacturing Association
Ranger Car One Competes In 10 000 Dollar Endurance Race
The Tex Wilkes driven Ranger car one left Houston at 10 a.m. October 18 and is on the last lap of the South endurance run for a 10 000 dollar prize. Car two reached Austin yesterday and both crews report O K. Car one is expected to reach Jackson Mississippi tomorrow noon and then proceed to Monroe, with possible arrival tomorrow night or Monday.
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Meridian
Miss
Tex” Wilkes
S. L. Pollack
Houston
Ranger
South
Austin
Tex
O. K
Jackson
Monroe
Hearings Set in Monroe on Freight Rates Cases
Commerce Commission hearings in Monroe begin Monday at 10 AM before Examiner Gartner. Southern Carbon Company and others seek gasoline and petroleum freight rates parity with Shreveport. Millsaps Cotton Company targets cotton rate discrimination on Tuesday. Monroe Cotton Oil and Parlor City Lumber cases slated for Wednesday were settled prior to trial.
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Commerce Commission
Monroe
Shreveport
Gartner
Interstate Commerce Commission
Monroe Federal Building
Millsaps Cotton Company
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
Interstate Commerce Cotas Mission Examiner
Monroe Cotton Oil Company
Parlor City Lumber Company
Cotton Oil Company
Lumber Company
Moonshine Cases Brought Before U S Commissioner
Solomon Mims appeared before United States Commissioner William O Kelly charged with possession of a still mask. He pled guilty and posted 500 bond or await transfer to district court. Mims was brought to Monroe by deputy marshal K Busg from Erna. Claude Futch faced a Rin He charge of intoxicating liquor, pled not guilty and requested a $600 bond.
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Solomon Mims
United States
William O'Kelly
United States District Court
Quachita Parish
Mima
Monroe
K. Busg
Erna
Claude Futch
Palmerville
Willen
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Dixieland
Geo
Matthew Adams
Morbis
Western Union
Richland Grand Jury
Crew Lake
Austin and
EBY Lot
Eby
COOK
Tropic
P. Hilburn
Marie Parramore
Pine Street
Members of
The
American Legion
Natural Gas Cq., Inc
West
Louisiana Missouri Railway Company, Et
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