Klansman Held After Ouachita Sheriff Shooting
John Parker Jr. former Ouachita Parish sheriff died after being shot on Bastrop Road by Carey Calhoun in Monroe Louisiana. Calhoun a Klansman admitted the shooting but denied involvement in Klon actions claiming quarrel over trial evidence and drinking.
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Monroe
Associated Press
John Parker, Jr
Ouachita Parish
Bastrop Road
Carey Calhoun
Calhoun
Parker
Head of Ku Klux Klan Seen With Masked Men
In Bastrop Louisiana Captain J L Skipworth a former exalted cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan was reported at the opening of a hearing to have been seen in conversation with a masked man on August 24 shortly after the kidnapping of Daniels and Richards who were believed killed by a masked mob.
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Bastrop
Associated Press
J. L. Skipworth
Exaltednyelops
Ku Klux Klan
Daniels
Richards
Operators Reject UMWA Mens Demand
New York January 20 Associated Press a report that demands the United Mine Workers of America proposed as a condition for signing for the next season were rejected by the operators here today.
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New York
N. Y
Associated Press
United Mine Workers of America
Russians Mobilize Five Year Conscripts to Aid Germany
London report cites Times correspondent noting the Soviet government plans a five year conscription mobilization to support Germany if Paris resists French action. Strong entities include the Riga correspondent and the Times.
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London
Riga
the Times
Germany
Weather Indications For Next Twenty Four Hours
Chirigo January 20 weather indications show generally fair tonight and Sunday with possible rain in extreme southeast tonight. Colder conditions are expected in the southeast portion tonight and Sunday.
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Chirigo
Weather Observations From Dr. Stanley Report
The record shows 24 hour observations ending 7 am with highs and lows for January 15 to 20, no precipitation, and report of today’s temperature at 1 pm being 50. Highest is .52 inches rainfall on January 18 and lowest 21 above on January 16 and 19. Rain gauge readings vary from .36 to .52 inches across the period.
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H. M. Stanley
Citizens Court Still In Session In Harrison Ark
Fresh supplies for the camp and chairs around the square signal ongoing activity by the committee of 1000. Home guards patrol highways into Harrison after rumors of a Springfield Missouri group to “clean out” the committee, though unfounded. C D Allison, a World War II food administrator, is questioned and loses an American Legion button. The grand jury remains in session with 27 indictments returned.
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Harrison, Ark
Associated Press
Harrison
Sprinfield
Citizens Court
C. D. Allison
American Legion
Legion
Three Shot Deaths on Train Near El Paso
Three men were shot and killed on a Southern Pacific train near El Paso Texas today. Victims include Harry Turner livestock agent of Tucson T O Cocdan of Joplin Missouri and Herbert Brown of Oklahoma City. The assailant fled the train and is believed insane.
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EL Paso
Tex
Associated Press
Harry Turner
Southern Pacific
Tucson
T. O. Cocdan
Joplin
Herbert Brown
Oklahoma City
Negro highwayman sentenced to 60 to 100 years
Atlantic City Jan 20 Livingston Drummond a Negro was given from 60 to 100 years the longest prison sentence ever meted out in Atlantic county criminal court. He was convicted on seven indictments for highway robbery and related cries.
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Atantic City
N. J
Atlantic County
Livingston Drummond
Germans Massing Arms for the Ruhr
Reports from Essen and Paris say Marshal Ferdinand Foch may arrive in the Ruhr during the Ruhr crisis. German secret arms and ammunition are being moved secretly into the basin. French officials fear a coup and a wider attack on Allied troops, while six Germans including Fritz Thyssen are arrested and held at Düsseldorf. German railroad workers refuse to move coal out of Germany, and pay concerns add to the unrest under French supervision.
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Essen
Germany
Associated Press
Ferdinand Foch
Paris
France
Ruhr
Dusseldorf
London
Eng
Exchange Telegraph
Fritz Thyssen
Elberfeld
German coal barons seized by French forces in Dusseldorf
Eighteen more German coal barons were arrested in Dusseldorf today by French occupational troops. They are escorted to Mayence under tight guard. The Reichbank refused to resume business, signaling continued tension with the French authorities.
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Dusseldorf
Germany
Associated Press
Mayence
Reichbank
Bishop Rebukes Rector Over Belief in Christ
Bishop William T. Manning of the Protestant Episcopal Church publicly urged the Rev. Percy Stickney Grant, rector of the Church of the Ascension, to correct the impression of disbelief in Jesus as God and Savior or withdraw from the ministry.
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New York
N. Y
Associated Press
William T. Manning
Protestant Episcopal Church
Percy Stickney Grant
Church of the Ascension
Lord Jesus Christ
Murphy Named Parole Chairman In Iowa
Des Moines reports J Ray Murphy Ida Grove attorney and World War veteran was appointed chairman of the Board of Parole to succeed L W Drennan. Governor N Eixendal said the Senate would consider the action Monday.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
J Ray Murphy
Ida Grove
Board of Parole
L. W. Drennan
Senate
N. Eixendal
Tenement Fire Claims Eight Lives in Lawrence Mass
A tenement house fire in Lawrence Massachusetts on January 2 killed eight people including a woman and her four children, two men, and another woman. Two others were injured, one seriously, as investigators work to determine the cause of the blaze.
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Lawrence
Mass
Associated Press
Sapphire Ring Given By York to His Fiancee
London, Eng. Jan 20 The Duke of York presented to Lady Elizabeth Bowesly a sapphire ring marking their engagement The half hoop ring features a central cornflower blue sapphire with diamonds on each side set in platinum The announcement follows a luncheon with her parents the Earl and Countess of Strathmore at their London home.
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London
Eng
Associated Press
Duke of York
Elizabeth Bowesly
Earl and Countess of Strathmore
Spring Millinery Styles Highlight Taffeta and Silk Crowns
The latest millinery features popular hat materials including taffeta and grace fabrics with leather finishes and slipper satin. Silk crowns and coarse straw brims are also noted as part of current fashion offerings.
Enormous Funds At Herrin Trial Defendants Free
The first five defendants in the Herrin riot case were found not guilty of murder. A grand jury later returned 48 indictments for murder and other offenses, with most defendants released on bonds totaling over 225000 signed by Herrin businessmen. Eight remain jailed for upcoming trials.
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Marion
Edward J. Brundage
Herrin
Diva New Maid Finds New Role After Opera Collapse
Asta Mober formerly with the Royal Opera House in Stockholm accepts hard times after her opera company fails and becomes a chambermaid at a New York hotel. She says she has overcome pride and loves her new work despite adversity.
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Asta Mober
Royal Opera House
Stockholm
New York
Wanamaker Leaves Sum for Boys Home
The will of John Wanamaker filed today leaves 200000 to the Presbyterian church trustees for Bethany collegiate church. Gifts of 50000 to the Friendly Inn and to the Bethany brotherhood. A million dollars in trust to each daughter. Residue used to build a home for boys in Philadelphia who have run afoul of the law.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
John Wanamaker
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the
United States of America
Bethany Collegiate Church
Friendly Inn
Bethany Brotherhood
Bethany Church
Bonus Board Eyes Funds To Stay Open
Des Moines Iowa January 20 Associated Press reports that Chairman Hague of the appropriations committee has convened a meeting to secure $20,000 for the Iowa State Bonus Board. The board has already used the original $15,000 and warns it may close its offices if new funds are not obtained, leaving clerks unpaid.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Iowa State Bonus Board
Hague
Appropriations Committee
Central Garage Fire Destroys 36 Cars and 12 Trucks
Ottumwa Iowa January 20. A large fire at the Central Garage caused frequent gasoline explosions destroying 36 autos and 12 trucks with estimated loss of 106000 dollars. Firemen battled the blaze through the night.
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Ottumwa
Associated Press
Mrs Isabella Dougherty Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Isabella M Dougherty widow of T H Dougherty died at 904 West Jefferson street at about 9 PM after a yearlong illness. She lived with daughter Mrs Miriam Webb and was 81. Survived by sons BE Dougherty N Dougherty and Mrs Hir am Webb of Creston and Mrs Larry Merrill of California. Funeral at her home Monday at 2 PM with interment Cromwell cemetery beside her husband.
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Isabella M. Dougherty
T. 5. H. Dougherty
West
Jefferson Street
Creston
Larry Merrill
California
Merrill
Cromwell
New York Saloons May Close After Prohibition Talks
New York City faces possible mass closures as enforcement decisions from a second prohibition conference reveal padlocking of establishments convicted of violations. Federal and local actions begin today, targeting white light district venues and liquor outlets, while rum runners were rumored to plan a dash to Long Island waters but did not appear by dusk.
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New York
Associated Press
White Light District
United States
Sandy
Long Island
Highlands
N. J
Prescott Man Named on Animal Board
Governor Kendall announces the appointment of E. E. Seyre of Algona L. Keese of Prescott and Frank Kingsley of McGregor as members of the Animal Health Commission in Des Moines Iowa.
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Prescott
Des Moines
Associated Press
Kendall
E. E. Seyre
Algona
Keese
Frank Kingsley
McGregor
Animal Health Commission
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Palm Beach
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Southern Illinois Coal Company
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Caloric Coal Company
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