Missouri Pacific seeks I C C approval to extend Eudora branch
The Missouri Pacific Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to extend its Eudora branch from Epps to Delhi Louisiana. The move would connect towns such as Eoor Pioneer Oak Grove Forest and others to a direct main line and Arkansas trade routes, enhancing mail and goods transport and tapping new trade territory north of Delhi toward Oak Grove.
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Washington
The
Missouri Pacific Railway Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eudora
Epps
Delhi
Monroe
Oak Grove
Arkansas
Huey P. Long
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Long
Barnette
Shreveport
Bakwell
Eoor
Pioneer
Forest
Lousiana
Egdora
Stage Set For Swartz Murder Trial Drama
Arrangements for the trial of Howard Roberson and Lether Hays over the Swartz grocer Epsteinine killing proceed. Judges, jurors, and witnesses will be called as defense motions and state evidence shape the courtroom drama in Ouachita Parish.
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Howard Roberson
Lether Hays
Adolph Epsteine
Ilonerdale
Ouachita Pendi
Roberson
Hays
Swartz Grocer
D. A. Schumaker
Swartz
Army fliers begin final leg from Felling Field to Dayton
The world flight team took off from Felling Field at 10 10 a m EST bound for Dayton Ohio amid improving weather. Brigadier General Mitchell escorted a short distance in an escort aircraft as a horse rails plane joined the formation. Officials present included Major Kilner and Major General Patrick with other staff remaining on the field.
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Washington
Ept
Army World Fliers
Felling Field
Dayton
Ohio
Here
U Y
Mitchell
Army Air Service
Wworld
Bethel
Kilner
Patrick
Defense Day success reported nationwide
Washington reports that Defense Day mobilization met high expectations with more than 16 million civilians participating in 6 535 local demonstrations. About 2 million men likely enrolled in armed forces while public cooperation received strong endorsement from corps area leaders and officials. Weeks and Pershing voiced gratitude as Pershing closes his active service.
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Washington
National Defense
War Department
Department
Regular Army National Guard
United States
Adone
Sec. Weeks
Gen. Pershing
Trial Opens as State Versus Accused Crimes
The state has appointed two of the best attorneys obtainable to defend the accused and will lead efforts to uphold the law. Both sides are ready and the stage is set with the public as audience.
Night ultimatum targets Cedar Grove teachers
Shreveport Louisiana September 13 1920 Principal D F Turner warned Cedar Grove high school teachers that staying out late and engaging in modern flapper pastimes would harm work. He stressed not being old fashioned but insisted good teaching requires proper rest and dedication.
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Shreveport
Cedar Grove High School
D. F. Turner
Professor Turner
Phillips to End Registration at Six Today
Registrar George W. Phillips plans to close registration at 6 p m today after a surge of new Independent and LaFollette aligned registrations. He will not extend hours or reopen Monday, citing a possible new primary and the five week rule before elections.
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Phillips
George W. Phillips
Men Held by Parish and U S Authorities
Frank Emerson 25 arrested by Deputy Sheriff F C Childers at Log Cabin dance hall for liquor possession a bottle of corn whiskey found on him he pleaded guilty and paid a 112.50 fine. P J Wallace 35 charged with removing property under chattel mortgage involving a Star automobile bought on time from Lone Star Filling Station Winnfield. Wallace to be returned by Winnfield officers. C E Gardner 25 arrested on narcotics violation on North Sixth Street by U S officers and Deputy Sheriff Childers about 30 grains morphine found. taken to Shreveport for U S court arraignment.
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Frank Emerson
F. C. Childers
Log Cabin
P. J. Wallace
Wallace
Lone Star
Winnfield
C. E. Gardner
North Sixth Street
U. S
Childers
Shreveport
Monroe Defense Day draws Monroe crowd for peace and defense
Congressman Riley J. Wilson spoke at Monroe city school square on Defense Day praising peaceful aims while urging readiness. State and local officials led a large parade of National Guard Organized Reserve and community groups, with 741 marching under military and civilian banners.
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America
Riley J. Wilson
Monroe
South Grand
National Guard
DeSiard Street
Strenggh
Reets
156Th Infantry
Monroe Shrine Club
American Legion
Louisiana Training Institute
DeLiard Street
DeSiard
Catalpa
Grammont
Jackson
City School Square
War Department
J. H. Trousdale
Singing of America
L. N. Perkins
Carl Schorr
Arnold Bernstein
Wilson
Bernstein
E. F. Hayward
Congressman Wilson
Louisiana
Regglar
United States
State Department
Manslaughter Charged Over Death In Shreveport
District Attorney Lal Blanchard filed manslaughter charges against Mrs. Mattie Huff and Miss Helen Metcalf in Shreveport Louisiana. They were involved in an auto collision that killed Jack Adams a Black man and injured his wife as their wagon was struck by the car driven by Huff and Metcalf.
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Shreveport
Lal C. Blanchard
Mattie Huff
Helen Merclaf
el Dorado
Ark
Jack Adams
Mother Goose Wins Futurity at Belmont Park
New York report says Mother Goose won the $75,000 futurity for two year olds at Belmont Park today. The race highlighted by the large purse elevated the standout filly to major stakes glory.
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Belmont
New York
Belmont Park
Two Candidates Enter Alexandria Mayor Race
Alexandria Louisiana news notes two mayoral contenders and three for commissioner of finance. Incumbent Mayor John F. Foisy faces challenger H. H. Harris. Commissioner T. J. Texada is opposed by W. M. Ake and J. Griff Bond. Primary set for January.
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Alexandria
John F. Foisy
H. H. Harris
T. J. Texada
W. M. Ake
J. Griff Bond
V S and P Rail Wins Temporary TRO Over Monroe Depot
A temporary restraining order stops the Louisiana Public Service Commission from enforcing Order 287 requiring a new depot in Monroe. The hearing on the case is scheduled for September 23. Monroe residents press for a suitable station amid long debate with the V S and P railway in Baton Rouge.
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Baton Rouge
W. Carruth Jones
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Railway
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Monroe
Louisiania Public Service Commission
Final figures show Ransdell loses country final
Final unofficial returns indicate Lee Thomas leading by about 30 votes in the state outside New Orleans. The total county tally stands Thomas 66,788, Ransdell 66,629 with seven precincts out and DeSoto awaiting a missing unit. Ransdell carried New Orleans by over 18,000.
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New Orleans
Lee Thomas
Thomas
Ransdell
LaSalle
DeSoto
Youthful Slayers Begin Life Term at Joliet
Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb, who murdered Bobby Franks, started work at Joliet State Penitiesiary after a morning wake up. They attended a prison movie featuring Rudolph Valentino then moved to shop areas to learn weaving and cabinet making respectively. They appeared eager to start their trades.
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Joliet, Is
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Bobby Franks
Redolph Valentino
Leopold
Loeb
Former Lorraine K Is Destroyed on Second Trip South
A vessel named Lorraine K suffers destruction on its second voyage south after loading cargo and encountering a mishap. The incident prompted inquiries into seaworthy conditions and safety procedures aboard the vessel.
Ouachita Steamer Destroyed by Fire Near Donaldsonville
The Bradford Transportation Company steamer Ouachita, formerly the Lorraine K, valued at about 25 000 dollars, burned yesterday afternoon between Helvetia and Rapiden. No crew injuries. 40 aboard escaped, cargo heavy with cotton stock and carbon black. Fire origin unknown. boat later replaced by Terrebonne or other vessel to maintain river service.
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New Orleans
Bradford Transportation Company
Ouachita
Helvetia
Rapiden
Sam Cotton
Lorraine K
Sherbourne Transportation Company
Plaquemine
Monroe
Ouachita River
Jamestown
Donaldsonville
H. J. Fernandez
Monroe Association
News- Star
Arkansas-Louisianation Company
Terrebonne
Muskogee
Cooley
Fernandez
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