Murder and Robbery Shock Ouachita Parish Store
A. J. Madden was beaten and robbed at his Heliard street store by Henry Holmes who confessed and was hanged at the scene. Madden, aged 67 and a Confederate veteran, was taken to a sanitarium in critical condition. Holmes fled, was captured after midnight, and implicated accomplices.
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Ouachita Parish
A. J. Madden
Heliard Street
Young’s Bayou
Henry Holmes
Madden
Francis Sanitarium
Monroe
Arkan- Ras
Mr. Madden
Yso
Henry W. Allen
J. Q. Groves
Jack Parker
McWinee and
Awl
Parker
Wie
Littl Rock
McGehee
Warren
Ebudera
Ark
Holmes
Madven
War Clouds Gather Over Industry in Turbulent Times
The silver edge of war clouds looms as lumber and cotton sectors face disruption while factories reap harvests, signaling shifting trade and production dynamics amid conflict pressures.
Prominent Banker Sees U S Gain From European War Turmoil
Dr Paul H Saunders a Laurel and New Orleans banker and Atlanta regional bank director elect argues that European war disruptions will shift demand to the United States. He predicts higher American factory output more jobs and prosperity but warns of short term adjustments in lumber and raw material exports. He cites Panama Canal access and new trade with South Central America China and the Far East as major opportunities. He also notes possible benefits for farmers railroads and domestic industry while downplaying a severe crisis risk.
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Laurel, Miss
Paul H. Saunders
Laurel and
New Orleans
Atlanta
Dr. Saunders
England
Germany
France
Old World
United States
South
Central America
Europe
Saunders
China
Japan
Far East
Panama Canal
General state and congressional election wild by hill in Maine
A brief item reports contest activity across Maine ahead of state and federal races. Voters, campaigns, and polling sites are referenced with emphasis on early voting and local results. The piece notes political competition shaping the campaign season and voter turnout expectations.
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Maine
Maine Straw Poll Signals GOP Fight Over Liquor Question
Augusta Maine August 6 the upcoming state election will test national sentiment toward the Democratic administration and the vitality of the Progressive party Governor William T Haines seeks reelection with Oakley C Curtis opposing for the Democrats Harold Gardner heads the Progressive ticket for governor The liquor issue dominates Haines campaign while Gardner accuses him of not enforcing the prohibitory law Maine farmers feel the tariff on Canadian potatoes is high though farmers still get good prices Free tolls for American ships in the Panama canal also feature in the contest All current representatives seek reelection with special interest in the Second district where Daniel J McGillicuddy is the Democrat candidate Continued on page four
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Augusta
Maine
Washington
Congress
William T. Haines
Oakley C. Curtis
Portland
Harold Gardner
Haines
Gardner
Stump
Canada
Aroostook
Panama Canal
Daniel J. McGillicuddy
Trains Collision Kills 29. 8 Missing in Joplin Crash
In Joplin Missouri a passenger train struck a motor car train on a supposedly clear track. Twenty nine dead eight missing and twenty five gravely hurt as the motor car telescoped and exploded. Fire spread rapidly from burning oil and many victims were trapped.
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Associated Press
Joplin
Commerce crippled by freight embargo at New Orleans
The Times-Picayune reports a meeting of steamship representatives showing port commerce is crippled by wartime restrictions. English German French Austrian lines vary in risk, with some refusing freight to Europe while others accept bookings as if war did not exist. Some lines require prepayment of ocean freight and refuse advance charges on shipments.
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New Orleans
Times- Picayune
Europe
Scotland
Ireland
Rotterdam
Antwerp
Naples
London
Battleship Florida Watches Vaterland at Sea
Washington reports the battleship Florida ordered to observe the German liner Vaterland to see if reservists aboard violate neutrality or carry war munitions. Diplomatic dispatches note improved conditions for Americans aboard but urgent homeward transport appeals persist. Secretary Harrison frowns on steep passenger rates and weighs commandeering ships to secure fair fares.
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Washington
Florida
Harrison
German News Correspondent Hans Plein Arrested in London
London August 6 Dr Hans Plein the London correspondent for Wolfs telegraphic bureau a German semi official news agency has been arrested here.
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London
Hans Plehn
Wolf's Telegraphic Bureau
Cunard liner Mauretania reaches Halifax with Essex escort
The Cunard liner Mauretania bound for New York arrived at Halifax at noon today. It was convoyed to the river mouth by the British cruiser Essex, with about 1400 passengers expected to land.
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Halifax
Cunard
New York
Essex
Germans Fire on Crowd in Antwerp Demonstration
Antwerp reports an anti German demonstration where several Germans fired into the crowd. Four German vessels in port have been seized by Belgium.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Germany Italy ultimatum report unconfirmed
London reports no source confirms Germany sent an ultimatum to Italy as of today.
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London
Germany
Italy
Chinese Revolutionists Active in London Rumors
London reports indicate Chinese revolutionists are active and fear grows that the European war could trigger an outbreak.
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London
Japan Loyal to England Officials Say at Consulate
Officials at the Japanese Consulate said today that Japan remains loyal to England amid tensions in Shanghai on August 6. The statement followed reports of diplomatic exchanges and local unrest in the foreign quarter.
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Japan
England
Shanghai
Naval Engagement Reported Off North Sea Coast
Harwich correspondent reports an engagement in progress in the North Sea. A wireless message ordered the torpedo destroyer Virago to prepare to receive two hundred wounds aboard a torpedo boat.
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London
the Chronicle
Harwich
North Sea
Virago
Germany Making Ugly Faces at Italy
Brussels reports a heavy toll in the Meuse campaign as German forces attack Liege. Belgians defend the fortifications with fierce resistance. a Belgian squadron repels six German squadrons. About eight hundred wounded Germans are evacuated to Liege for care amid German occupation harshness in nearby Vise.
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Germany
Italy
Brussels
Meuse
Liege
Belgium
Vise
Liexe
German Proclamation to Belgians Amid Frontier Crossing
General Von Emmich of the German Army of the Meuse proclaims that German troops crossed into Belgium after Belgian neutrality was violated by French officers in disguises and automobiles. He states the aim to avoid conflict and continues on page six.
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Brussels
von Emmich
The
Meuse
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