Notices On Cotton Carryover Error In 1926 27 Season
A notice posted on the New Orleans cotton exchange bulletin board corrects the bureau of agricultural economics carryover estimate for 1926 27. It shows actual ginnings 17 755 070 bales versus 17 977 000 bales, an error of 222 000 bales plus 99 000 bales from foreign cotton, totaling 323 000 bales too high. A letter from J B Aswell to the Secretary of Agriculture is released, challenging the bureau’s use of private reports as official data and demanding a detailed reply.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Department of Agriculture
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
H. G. Hester
The
Exchange
Bureau of Economics
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
J. B. Aswell
Louisiana
Secretary of Agriculture
Aswell
Edwin
Butler
Col
Col. Hester
Hester
Congress
Crop Reporting Board
Department
Monroe Airport Seeks Name for World War Memorial Field
Monroe’s airport naming contest invites public ideas to honor all World War II and other veterans. Suggestions received by November 9 will be reviewed by a police jury committee, aiming for a field name chosen by a public-involved process.
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Monroe
Ouachita Parish
News- Star
News-Star
Settlement Ends Long Mine Damage Litigation in Arkansas
The Coronado mine damage suit, tied to the 1914 Hartford Valley strike, ends with the United Mine Workers paying Coronado Coal 27000 and each side covering its own costs likely over 100000. The case sought 2200000 in damages for mine damage and alleged antitrust triple damages from miners’ alleged interstate shipments restraint.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Coronado
Hartford Valley
United States District Court
United Mine Workers of America
Coronado Coal Company
Progress Edition To Be Off Press In Mid November
The Monroe News Star announces the Fourth Annual Progress Edition to be printed mid November. Advertising reservations are open with preferred positions for early buyers. The issue covers two months of staff effort reviewing the year’s progress across agriculture, industry, religion, and education and forecasts the coming year.
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Monroe News-Star
News-Star
The
Aviators Missing After Cache Crash in Nicaragua
Two U S marine aviators, Second Lieutenant F E A Thomas and Sergeant F E Dowzell, disappeared after their patrol plane crashed near Mount Chipote in the Quilali district. A rescue party was attacked by about 350 bandits, four National Guard members were killed, and search efforts were unsuccessful. Admiral Sellers reported 25 to 50 bandits killed in the clash and noted the killing of bandit leader Santos Lobos with seven captives.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Nicaraguan National Guard
Jicara
David F. Sellers
Navy Department
Bendit
Santos Lobos
Broadway Theaters to Face Indecency Crackdown
New York District Attorney Benton issued an ultimatum on theatrical indecency threatening jail and license revocation for isolated indecent actions. He targets three Broadway shows and demands cleaner dress and lines, citing past closures and workhouse sentences for cast members in prior campaigns.
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New York
Benton
Banton
Idae West
Virgin Man
Mistaken Cigarette Eye of Coyote Tragedy Kills Man
Ollie McNeese of Glenwood Springs shot and killed an unidentified man near New Castle Colorado after mistaking a burning cigarette for the eye of a coyote. He left the body in the woods and went to New Castle for help, sheriff reports.
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Associated Press
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Ollie McNeese
Elk Creek
New Castle
McNeese
George Winter
Principals Bolton Bears Clash With Monroe Tigers At Forsythe Park
Bolton and Monroe enter the big grid clash at Forsythe Park at 2 30 pm with 2 0 records each. Bolton captains T Smith and Monroe captain Robert Garrison lead their squads coached by Jackson Roeseler and Reid Neal and Hart. Officials not yet selected likely Young. The prior meeting fifteen years ago was a 0 0 tie at Alexandria.
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Bolton Bears
Monroe Tigers
Forsythe Park
Jackson
Roeseler
Bolton
Reid
Neal
Hartman
Monroe
Young
T. Smith
Robert Garrison
Alexandria
Scruggs Appeal Argued in Orleans Supreme Court
District Attorney Garrett Thornhill and defense counsel Newton Heard leave for New Orleans to argue Vernon Scruggs murder appeal for a new trial. Scruggs was convicted of murder in the Monroe Jonesboro highway case after the May 27 incident. The court will not decide until November 7 or December 5.
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David I. Garrett
J. PR. Thornhill
Thomas and
Sterling Newton
Z. T. Heard
New Orleans
Supreme Court
Vernon Scruggs
Scrurrs
Mildren Thomas
Monroe
Monroe-Jonesboro
J. M. Thames
Cadeville Farmer
Scruggs
Steward Mistaken for Steward by Legionnaires Aboard Ship
In Leviathan Oct. 14 report, Sir Thomas is praised as he is seen in his yachting uniform. Mr Linton, mistaken by some returning legionnaires for the ship's steward, draws lighthearted attention aboard.
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Leviathan
Thomas
Mr. Linton
Fight film row brings new arrest hearing in caddo
Shreveport reports Jack Jackson, already held on an $800 bond for showing Dempsey Tunney fight films, is arrested again on a new charge related to transporting the reels. Six reels seized as federal case tests fight film transportation act amid ongoing arraignment and hearings.
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Shreveport
Jack Jackson
Louisiana
Texas and Pacific
New Orleans
Union Depot
United States
W. M. Palmer
Jackson
Geringher
Frank J. Looney
T. Overton Brooks
Brooks
L. E. Mason
N. L. Dickson
Department of Justice
Dickson
Mason
Hemple Street
Chicago
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio
Roosevelt Hotel
Youree Hotel
J. Fair Hardin
Fort Worth
Texas
Fire Prevention Week The News-Star Series Opens
This installment introduces Fire Prevention Week and presents timely hints issued by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. The editorial note confirms it is the second in a series published during Fire Prevention Week nationwide.
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The
News-Star
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Defective electrical installations cost millions yearly
The Insurance Department notes faulty wiring and improper use of electricity waste over 15 million dollars annually. Adopting the National Electrical Code helps, but post approval alterations often fail local requirements. Overheating, arcing, and short circuits arise from excessive current and bare-wire contacts.
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Insurance Department of the
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
City Orders Seven More Traffic Signals for Intersections
Mayor Arnold Bernstein announced seven additional traffic lights for downtown Monroe to match larger cities. One light already operates at Grand and DeSiard. others will be installed at DeSiard from Grand to Catalpa Fourth, with special handling of T shaped intersections at St John North Second Jackson and North Third. Installation should occur in about thirty days.
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Arnold Bernstein
Grand
DeSiard
Monroe
Catalpa
Fourth Street
Walnut Street
St. John
North Second
Jackson and
North Secord
Jackson
North Third
North Second Street
St. John Street
North Secord Street
North Third Streets
Grammont Streets
Washington and
DeSiard Street
Promoters Seek Cash for Ruth Elder Story Rights
Promoters of Ruth Elder's Paris flight push for a high price on her story and potential film and vaudeville deals. They claim the story is sold to a syndicate and warn others not to discuss it. McArdle seeks at least 150000 with 25000 upfront, while bids dwindle to under 20000. An unknown producer offers one dollar for an option on Elder's services.
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New York
Ruth Elder
Paris
Miss Elder
H. E. Cornell
Lakeland
Fla
T. H. McArdle
Haldeman
O. K
McArdle
Cornell
America
Dickering
Townsend Receives Republican Backing for U.S. Judge Post
Wallace Townsend of Little Rock won unanimous endorsement from the state Republican committee for appointment as United States district judge for the eastern Arkansas district, to succeed the late Judge Jacob Triber.
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Little Rock
Wallace Townsend
State Republican Committee
United States
Eastern Arkansas
Jacob Triber
Thirteenth World Chess Championship Draw Declared
In Buenos Aires on October 14 the thirteenth game between Jose Capablanca and Alexander Alekhine ended in a draw after twenty six moves, leaving Capablanca still champion and Alekhine the challenger.
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Buenos Aires
Jose R. Capablanca
Alexander Alekhine
Ultra Violet Detective Exposes Bad Liquor At Show
New York reports an ultraviolet detector on display at an electrical show can reveal bad whiskey by showing color differences. The device claims to expose counterfeit liquor, imitation gems, bleached hair, forged art, and other fakes using ultraviolet rays.
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New York
Rebel Clash Near Guadalajara Report Says Civilians Hurt
Rebels under Generals Leon Sanchez and Antonio De Gallado battle federal forces led by Gen. Francisco Flores near Guadalajara Jalisco. First clash saw rebels win with 50 dead to 18 for the government. a second engagement routed them. Reports mention unknown civilian casualties and possible American losses.
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Nogales
Ariz
Mexico
Guadalajara
Jalisco
Leon Sanchez
Antonio de Gallado
Francisco Flores
All-Water Flight Record Set by Ruth Elder and George Haldeman
Ruth Elder and George W. Haldeman completed a record breaking all water flight when forced down at sea after storm damage. They were rescued by the Dutch tanker Barendrecht and their monoplane burned in the rescue. The pair had flown over 2,600 miles from New York toward Azores, nearly reaching Europe before landing.
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Ruth Elder
George Haldeman
Paris
George W. Haldeman
Azores
Atlantic
New York
Goos
Rescus
New York Arc
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Ultra Violet Detective
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