Negro Taken From Train and Killed for Insult to Woman
George Holden, a Black man, was abducted from a train and shot five times near Chenier station after an alleged note insult to a White woman sparked attacks. Unknown assailants, masked and armed, pulled him from the baggage car while the train slowed. his body was later found, and an inquest returned a verdict consistent with the facts.
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George Holden
Sentarnin
Koden
Holden
Apgar
Grant
Shreveport
Cheniere Station
Hogd
J. R. Pratt
J. W. Patton
Helden
Monroe
No. 10
Peters Undertaking Establishment
C. P. Gray
Holdenwife
Samuel Gompers Recuperates After Auto Crash Injuries
Samuel Gompers, seriously injured in an auto accident Sunday in New York, passed a restless night but his doctor reported his condition improving.
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Gompers
New York
Samuel Gompers
Tennessee Launched World’s Most Powerful Battleship
The super dreadnought Tennessee was successfully launched at the New York Navy Yard this morning at 9 515 o clock. The battleship’s launch marks a milestone in naval power as officials report the ship sliding down the ways amid ceremony and public attention.
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Tennessee
New York
New York Navy Yard
Internal Revenue Bureau Tightens Taxes on Hire Vehicles
The Internal Revenue Bureau issues new regulations taxing taxicabs jitney buses and other hired passenger vehicles interpreting the revenue act. The rules apply to vehicles operated for hire and relate to special government taxes under the act.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
District Court Delays Murder Case Amid Acquittals
The case of Mrs. Mack Melton and Will Thomas, charged with murder, was continued to Thursday morning. Ananias Johnson and Elias Johnson, in the same case, were acquitted after an extended trial. Ed Jones pleaded guilty to theft and received 30 days on the road with credit for 10 days. Clarence Harris pled guilty to concealed weapon and faced a 250 fine plus costs or six months jail. Vaden Phillips stands trial today for attempted assault on a young white girl near Swartz.
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Annanias Johnson
Elias Johnson
Mack Melton
Ed Jones
Jaf
Clarence Harris
Vaden Phillips
Swartz
Lightning Burns Two Monroe Homes In Overnight Fire
A six room house at 1400 De Saird street and Marks Alley was struck by lightning at 2 AM, burning completely. Occupant Marisa Gray and family escaped unharmed. The Hirsch properties own both buildings. one insured for 500 and 1060 assessed value. Firefighters battled the blaze two hours despite heavy rain, preventing further spread.
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de Saird Street
Marks Alley
M. Hirsch
Roddy
Wmirsch
Monroe
Prosecution Warning For Brewers After Midnight Rule
The Department of Justice directs agents to gather evidence on brewers who continue beer production after midnight Thursday when the foods manufacture ban takes effect. Wine and beer makers who keep operating after May 1 face legal risk.
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Washington
Associated Press
Department of Justice
Germans May Not Sign Peace Treaty
Paris April 80 Reports from Merlin reaching the American delegations are mixed about the German intent with the peace treaty. Some dispatches suggest an early signing is possible while others doubt the pact will be signed at all. The sources show a lack of unified stance and leave the decision to the German plenipotentiaries at Versailles.
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Paris
Associated Press
Merlin
Versailles
Refunds If High Intrastate Rates Declared Illegal
President Brown of Southern Bell and Cumberland Telephone says companies will refund to patrons any intrastate rates collected in excess of local rates if the Supreme Court rules the Postmaster General has no authority. The court weighs the PMG authority on May 5 and a decision could prompt automatic refunds.
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President Brown
Southern Bell
Cumberland Telephone Companies
Associated Press
United States Telephone and Teleraph Administration
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Soft Drink Tax Will Help To Pay Cost of Victory
A satirical column critiques a proposed soft drink tax as a burden on Americans and a covert way to fund government debts after the Lusitania’s sinking. It mocks Uncle Sam’s extended hand and devices to collect small contributions, noting the May first start and Monroe caterers as revenue agents.
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Jones
Lusitania
Smith, Brown and Co
Samuel
Greensward
Sam
Monroe
Monroe Police April Report Details Activity And Arrests
Inspector R F Heap presents Monroe Police Department data for April ending April 26, showing higher cases tried and arrests than the previous year. Figures include 201 cases tried, 155 city fines, 7 state fines, total fines $3,105, and cash collected $1,743.50 with 201 arrests and a broad breakdown of offenses such as drunk and disorderly, disturbing the peace, gambling, theft, and weapon violations.
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R. EF. Heap
Monroe Police Department
Pri
Dangerous Manhole Threatens Public Safety at Wood and Sixth
A sewer manhole at Wood and Sixth streets leaks escaping gas from two nearby gas lines. In January W R Downs suffered severe facial burns when the gas ignited. A second incident burned a person’s leg after a lighted match near the manhole. Gas companies reportedly cross lines here and fault is unclear. city action urged to prevent serious injury.
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Wood and
Sixth Streets
W. RB. Downs
Knights Templar Elect State Officers in Monroe
The Grand Commandry Knights Templar elected officers for the coming year in Monroe. Elected were J. Paul Haller grand commander Henry S. Weston grand generalissimo Harry K. Ramsel grand captain general Emil Sundberry grand senior warden Charles J. Crockett deputy grand commander Albert B. Davis grand junior warden Henry K. Brousse grand prelate David R. Graham grand treasurer John Parker grand recorder Richard Downes Jr grand standard bearer Guy W. Hopkins grand sword bearer Henry Lusse grand captain of the guard J H Rowland grand warden.
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Grand Commandry Knights Templar
Monroe
J. Paul Haller
Henry S. Weston
Harryk. Ramsel
Emil Sundberry
Charles J. Crockett
Albert B. Davis
Henry K. Brousse
David R. Graham
John%. Parker
Richard Downes, Jr
Guy W. Hopkins
Henry Lusse
Guard
J. Oh. Rowland
French Receive Italians Urge Pact Revision
Versailles April 80 German delegation led by Count Rantzau was received by the prefect of Seine et Oise on behalf of the French government. The count’s secretary said hopes the peace treaty will satisfy all nations. Rome April 30 Italian press says Entente should revise Adriatic adjustment after Parliament and public support for Premier Orlando.
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Versailles
Count Rantzau
Seine Et Ouse
Rudiger
Rome
Associated Press
Orlando
Entente
Advocates of Potato Kiln 10 Hold Meeting
The committee in charge of financing a proposed potato curing plant for Monroe and West Monroe will meet Thursday at 10 o clock in West Monroe city hall. A large portion of stock is subscribed and all stockholders are urged to attend. public attendance is welcome.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Peace Congress Opens in Versailles With Credential Verification
Versailles April 30 The first Peace Congress session will be held in the 100m room used by the Supreme War Council for credential verification. The treaty text will be shown to Germans at the second session in the dining room of the Hotel Trianon.
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Praceh
Versailles
Associated Press
Supreme War Council
Trannon
Aristocrats Shine Shoes for Living in Hungary
Berlin reports Judge Soelling of Keil says former army officers in Budapest shine shoes while graduates lawyers and judges perform menial tasks to survive. He notes the red army propaganda has failed to win support.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Budapest
Soelling
Keil
Hungary
Red Army
Italian Parliament Upholds Peace In Italian Delegation
The Italian Parliament backed Premier Orlando's peace policy with a large vote in the lower house and Senate. Paris advices suggest Italy may not return soon, while talks continue toward peace with Germany. The Monroe Louisiana U S Employment Service reopen urges job seekers and employers to use free service.
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Orlando
Partia
Senate
Paris
Germany
Italy
British premier sends associate to Rome over Italian crisis
Paris reports the British prime minister again intervening in the Italian situation by dispatching a trusted associate to communicate with Premier Orlando in Rome. The aim is conciliation, but Orlando is advised against including Fiume under Italian control, which could hinder settlement. The envoy is a member of the Asquith cabinet with Mr. Lloyd George.
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Paris
Orlando
Rome
Fiume
Asquith
Lieyd George
Police hush money grafters sentenced in New Orleans
John C. Echeuermann and George A. Roussell, former New Orleans police officers, were convicted of attempting to extort a weekly vice payment from Mrs. Olah Yarbrough of Dallas. Judge James O Connor sentenced them to three to five years in the state penitentiary. An appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court was filed, keeping them in parish prison pending ruling.
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New Orleans
John ¢. Echeuermann
George A. Roussell
Olah Yarbrough
Dalas
James O'Connor
Supreme Court
Scheuermann and Roussell
Italy's Premier Declares Grave Peace Conference Situation
Premier Orlando told the chamber that the current peace conference situation in Paris is very grave and Italy must preserve calm. He argued Italy's claims rest on justice and should override any international treaty to be accepted. Luzzatti followed, saying Allies have not rewarded Italy's sacrifices adequately and restoration should equal that of other Allies.
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Orlando
Luigi Luzzatti
Italy
Wilson
Turat
Socialist Party
Fiume
Russia
Premier Orlando May Not Return To Peace Conference
Paris reports Ambassador Page in Rome relayed that Premier Orlando would not return to Paris for signing the peace treaty. He voiced regret the window was short before German arrival and warned his move could stir grave consequences, but preferred external than internal Italian trouble.
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Orlando
Paris
Associated Press
Ambassador Page
Rome
Italy
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