Bastrop Court Opens as Masked Mob Probe Moves Forward
In Bastrop Louisiana a judge opens hearings on charges tied to a masked mob in Morehouse parish blamed on the Ku Klux Klan. One prisoner faces the bar today, with state agents prepared to arrest up to thirty five others. martial law and widespread gun ownership loom amid the investigation.
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Tragedy Near Moultrie Leaves Youth Dead
Leaning over to untie his rabbit dog Sandy Mosely fourteen acc identally discharged his shotgun and died at the family home near Moultrie. Coroner Bar ber held an inquest and ruled accidental self inflicted death. The boy was in the fields when his parents left, and the body lay near the dog as he moved to retrieve it.
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US to Convene Washington Reparations Conference
Berlin correspondent reports a well informed source says the United States plans to call an international conference in Washington next week to break the reparations deadlock. The British foreign office denied requesting the United States to call such a conference.
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Central News
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Washington denies rumor of reparations conference
Washington officials flatly denied reports that the United States planned to act on a British request to convene an international reparations conference. The State Department said there was no truth to the rumor.
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Associated Press
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United States Maintains Hands Off Reparations Stance
Washington asserts no action can be invited for a financial commission on reparations. Secretary Hughes proposed a plan in New Haven in a friendly spirit, but any move must come from the French government and other Allies, as control rests with them, not the U S.
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Financial Commission
Crissinger Named to Head Federal Reserve Board
Washington January 5 D R Crissinger comptroller of the currency will be nominated governor of the Federal Reserve board within a few days Crissinger will succeed the post left vacant by the retirement of former Alvin Hary Hardine
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Editorial stance opposes Americus salary cuts
The Times-Recorder reports broad taxpayer support against city salary reductions. Readers argue wage cuts harm the community and living standards, noting even an $80 monthly wage may be inadequate for white employees in Americus.
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Two jailed as result of raids in Waycross
Waycross prohibition officers raid a still run by Joe Spivey and Benny Roberts. The 4 still operation was destroyed, 30 gallons of whisky and 27 barrels of mash were confiscated. Spivey aged 26 and Roberts aged 21 are jailed.
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Glenn Named Oil Inspector In Georgia State Post
Atlanta January 5 L H Glenn of foch s ile has been appointed state oil inspector by the commissioner of agriculture. A prominent businessman operating naval stores he was formerly sheriff of Wilcox county and his appointment gives general satisfaction among friends statewide who recognize his fitness for the post.
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Glenn
Wilcox County
Americus I O F Elects Officers
Americus I. O. F. held a meeting with the Royal Purple degree conferred on a member. Officers elected include Chief Patriot J. J. Adkins High Priest R. L. Heidt Senior Warden J. S. Finch Junior Warden W. G. Bankhead Secretary and Treasurer S. H. Edge. The next meeting January 18 will feature refreshments and likely guest grand chief patriot.
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J. J. Adkins
R. L. Heidt
J. S. Finch
W. G. Bankhead
S. H. Edge
Rosewood Tragedy: Mob Burns Village After Clash
In Otter Creek Florida the Rosewood massacre leaves at least two white men dead and multiple Black residents killed or missing. A mob attacked the village after a confrontation over an alleged incident with a white woman. Black residents barricaded in a house fired on the attackers, three bodies found, village largely destroyed by morning.
Rosewood Riot Sparks Sheriff Flight to Levy County
In Gainesville on January 6 Sheriff Ramsey Chief Deputy Dunning and many deputies prepared to depart for Rosewood in Levy County after a deadly race clash left three white men three negroes dead and many injured. Cedar Key residents were said to be arming and moving toward Rosewood amid fear of loss of control following an assault on a white woman in Sumner. One negro was lynched near Gum trunk Mandaw.
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