Irish revolt and attack target Collins in Dublin
An assassination attempt on Michael Collins near Dublin followed an attack on Beggars Bush by Irish Republican Army insurgents. A Collins party member was captured, a revolver and a live bomb found on him, while reports in London hint at Griffith’s possible capture.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Michael Collins
Free State
London
Arthur Griffith
Dail Éireann
Daily Express
Griffith
Sligo
the Express
River Floods Reach Record Heights in East Carroll
J. W. Summerlin reports river water dangerously high in East Carroll Parish with levels higher than ever known. The Tensas Basin Levee Board mobilizes guards and relocates manpower to protect levees as Ouachita valley prospects improve north of Monroe. Missouri Pacific passengers note the highest flood levels seen from northern Arkansas to Monroe.
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East Carroll
Monroe
East Carrol Parish
Ouachita Valley
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Arkansas
Union Parish Farmers Dipping to Lift Quarantine
Farmers across Union parish begin self funded cattle dipping to lift a quarantine now in its second year due to funding shortfalls. In Ashley county several vats were destroyed but work to rebuild is underway at multiple farms. Judge Butler sentenced Sim Hudson Frank Gray and Henry Morgan for vat dynamiting, granting probation until August with five year penitentiary risk if further vats are damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Parish
Treaty Signed Between Germany and Russia at Rapallo
The treaty signed by foreign ministers at Rapallo nullifies Brest-Litovsk and reestablishes full diplomatic relations on an equality basis. Delegates at Genoa expect at least two more conferences before peace and financial reconstruction are possible.
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Genoa
Germany
Russia
Rapallo
Brest-Litovsk
Associated Press
International Economic Conference
Europe
Election to Be Held Tomorrow Up in Morehouse
A special election in Richland parish first ward will vote on a three mill property tax plus a $1 per capita levy for five years to fund public roads. The polls open in Delhi with commissioners B Skidmore H F Gunter and G E Cason and clerk F A Miles. Bastrop bans cattle and other animals from running at large within corporate limits with fines up to 50 dollars or 15 days’ imprisonment.
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Richland Parish
Delhi
B. Skidmore
H. F. Gunter
G. E. Cason
F. A. Miles
Bastrop
Morgan Short Line Expanding Into Haynesville Oil Field
The Morgan and Byrd Railroad Company led by W L Morgan of West Monroe plans to petition a U S district court for rights to use depot facilities of the Louisiana and Northwest railroad at Haynesville. The L N W has granted permission pending court approval. The Morgan line runs eight trains at Haynesville while the L N W operates six.
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Morgan and Byrd Railroad Company
W. L. Morgan
West Monroe
North Louisiana
Haynesville
United States District Court
Louisiana and Northwest Railroad
Louisiana and Northwest Railroad Company
United State Court
Morgan
Haynesvill
Tornado Hits Centralia Area Killing Baby and Wounding Two
A tornado struck Irvington south of Centralia Illinois last midnight killing one infant and critically injuring two others. Reported damage extends to Walnut Hill in Shookville. unconfirmed counts of further injuries. Details are incomplete.
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Centralia
Ill
Irvington
Here
Walnut Hill
Shookville
Judge Nullifies Parish Grand Jury for This Term
In Monroe, Judge Fred M. Odom rules the April term indictments void and bars criminal court until late May or June. Attorneys Parker Newton and Newton argued to quash for murder defendants Tom McDonald and Robert Bell after jury commissioner J L Heath served as deputy sheriff during the North Louisiana Fair. The court sustained the motion, finding Heath’s deputy appointment invalidated his jury commission.
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Fred M. Odom
Monroe
Newton
Tom McDonald
Robert Bell
David I. Garrett
Odom
Heath
Jury Commission Board
Levee Watch Amid Mississippi Flood Threats Deepens
Telegram from Tensas Basin Levee Board to Richard Downes Jr of Monroe reports a large sloughing in Fulton Lake levee three miles south of Arkansas City. Crews work hard to hold back water as stage 7 a.m. readings show rising levels across Memphis Helena Arkansas City Greenville Vicksburg Natchez New Orleans and Monroe.
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J. W. Summerlin
Tensas Basin Levee
Richard Downes, Jr
Monroe
Arkansas City
Fulton Lake
Helena
Ark
Countiss
Elaine
Avenue
Mississippi
Melwood
Levee Board
Old Town
Cummins
A. m
Memphis
Greenville
Vicksburg
Natchez
New Orleans
Iowa Ships Out as Target for Fleet Trials
The battleship Iowa departed Philadelphia Navy Yard for Cape Henry to serve as a target in Atlantic fleet radio and gun experiments, marking a formative test of naval weapons and radar in April.
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Philadelphia
Iowa
United State Navy
Navy Yard
Cape Henry
Train collision injures two in Indiana washout
A Big Four passenger train derailed near Foster Indiana after striking a washout early today. The engineer and fireman were seriously wounded in the crash.
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Peoria
Ill
Foster
Ind
Louisiana Bar Association Holds May Monroe Convention
The Louisiana Bar Association announces its annual convention in Monroe on May 5 and 6 with social events including a river trip luncheon a gas field drive tea and a banquet. Benjamin W. Kerann of New Orleans chairs the general committee with Fred G. Hudson Jr. of Monroe leading the local organizers.
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Ouachita River
Country Club
Louisiana Bar Association
Monroe
Benjamin W. Kerann
New Orleans
Fred G. Hudson, Jr
Daniel W. Eddings
Dayton
Ohio
Mr. Iddings
Ohio State Bar Association
George H. Terriberry
Community Sing Led by Prof Dykema Draws Monroe Audience
Prof Dykema directed a Sunday community sing in Monroe to wide acclaim. His engaging persona and teaching enhanced participation while he urged local plans for musical growth including river opera and Venetian Night events. Philip Bernhardt performed Spring Song as the program shone with community support and future summer gatherings at the Baptist church tabernacle.
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Prof
Dykema
Monroe
Ouachita
Natutorium
Philip Bernhardt
Muse
Dvkema
Parish
Baptist Church
Haynesville Mob Seeks Robber Then Instigates Race Riot
A Haynesville mob of 200 to 500 oil workers stormed the jail to seize Ralph Coleman suspects in the Pierce assault. They warned and battered some black residents, then attempted to cleanse oil camps and the negro quarter. Three mob members were lightly injured as the crowd dispersed after dusk.
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Haynesville
Amuck
Associated Press
Ralph Coleman
Tony Pierce
Coleman
Pierce
At & O
Oil Center
Baueum Spur
Sawmill
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Irish Republican Army
Financial Commission of the
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Ray Ville
Tensas Basin
Rayville
Arkansas Points
Faulk
C. E. Faulk
Knights of Pythias
Appollo Lodge
Washington
Ivy
Crescent
Virginia
Pythian Castle Hall
Algiers
Concord Lodge No
St. Charles Avenue
Paragon
American
Orleans
Tivoli
Myrtle
Audubon
Virginius
Eagle
Ivanhoe
Sons of Italy
Garibaldi
Dyonistus
Syracuse
Paragon Lodge No. 16
Morehouse
Associated Preas
J. L. Heath
Louisiana
Calhoun
L. L. Smith
Louisana
Mittee
Ouachita National Bank
Texas and Pacific
J. Zach Spearing
Selig & Russell
Bastile
Buckshot
Rev. A. J
Baucum
California
Main Street
Joe Burley
Tom Davis
Burley
Cobb-Jackson Insurance Agency
Weaks Supply Co
Genasco
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