Mor Rouge Kidnapping Mystery Dragged Through Courts
The article recounts the ongoing Morehouse parish kidnapping case linked to Mer Rouge and Bastrop, with Judge Fred M. Odom and District Attorney David I. Garretto pursuing state and local investigations. It notes vague leads, a Morehouse grand jury absence of true bills, and Governor Parker and Attorney General Coco pushing for resolution without local disclosure.
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Sota TS Se Parish
Dudge
Fred M. Odom
Sixth District Court
Fred David J. Garrett
Sherif Center
Morehouse Parish
Odom
Pa Othe Ist
Louisiana
Moreno Ure Parish
Mississippi
Watt Danie Fletcher Richards
Tivais
Cumberland
Kentucky
Tenne
Monroe
Bastrop
Rouge
Davenport
Turner
Daniels
Andrews
Bler Rouge
Therx
Mer Roure
Ated
Andrews Weri
Watt
Richards
Arkansas
Sherif Fred Carpenter
Morehouse Fx
David I. Garretto
Met Rouge
Parker
Northeast
Coco
Northeastern Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Moréhouse Parish
Christmas Fire Hints From Fire Chief Urge Caution
Fire Chief Frank Roddy issues holiday safety tips urging households to check gas connections keep trees away from heat and flames and ensure proper venting and appliance clearance. He cautions against cracked or improvised lines and stresses immediate action if gas is suspected. He also advises parents merchants and gas stations on vigilance to prevent fires during the season.
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Frank Roddy
Hou
Omee
Vance
Bodies Found in Morehouse Parish After Mob Mobilization
Local authorities recovered the bodies of two men near Mer Rouge following a confrontation involving Richards Daniels and a group linked to Company G of the Louisiana National Guard based in Monroe. The incident prompted rapid mobilization and departure of units from the state guard to Morehouse Parish.
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Richards and
Daniels
Mer Rouge
Dee Bay
Lewistana National Guard
Monroe
Morehouse Parish
Art Custama
Unclear fragment details from Lausanne capitulation talks
An extremely fragmentary report from Lausanne on December 20 notes deadlock in discussions over capitulation terms and consular court roles, with references to Allied and Turkish positions and a contested judicial sitting.
Murder Case Goes to Trial in Mont Hells
Testimony wrapped in the murder trial of Doris Brunen and Harry C Mehr over the March 10 shooting death of Honest Jen Brunen. State witnesses described events at a River Palwit residence as prosecutors seek a verdict.
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Mont Hells
Doris Brunen
Harry C. Mehr
Jen T. Brunen
Brunen
Timge
River Palwitrice
Powell
Mohit
Goodfellows Fund Progress and Donor Day Notes
The Goodfellows fund shows promise with Ki liing visiting as donors give to sustain happiness for three in one act. The note suggests a final opportunity for generous acts and records yesterday's contributors listed in the readable portion of the report.
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Kiliing
Police Seek Leads After $200000 Robbery At Federal Reserve
AP report notes over 48 hours pass with no definite information on suspects in the $200,000 heist at a Federal Reserve setting. Denver dispatch says investigators await tips as police pursue possible identities.
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Associated Press
Denver
Dee
Federal Reserve
Succession of J. No. 2025 Probate at Ouachita
In Ouachita Louisiana the District Court clerk announces succession proceedings for J. No. 2025 Probate. Deputy Leon H. Pooser notes the date and official actions required, with final disposition pending entry in Monroe.
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Uachita
Cour
Uanita
Audmini Ranind
Monroe
Loudsiana
Ideal
Leon H
Poosre
Ixth Judicial District Court
Louisiana
Succession Sale of Nancy Moore Property in Monroe La
The Sixth District Court in Ouachita Parish orders sale of Nancy Moore succession property in Monroe Louisiana. Sale held at court house front door on January 6 1923 between legal hours. description includes Lot 4 square PY Lamyville and Lot 1 2 in square BB DeSiard Road. Highest bidder to pay cash with appraisement benefit. administrator L McCarthy listed.
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Louisiana
Parish of
Ouagnith District Court
Nancy Moore
Lamyville
DeSiard Road
Sionree
L. McCarthy
Monroe
M. C. Redmond
Bankrupt Sale In Western District of Louisiana
Public notice from the trustee in D L Eliebe bankruptcy announces a public auction to sell the bankrupts stock furniture fixtures accounts receivable and other assets from the Gilbert Louisiana storefront. Sale is December 29 1922 from 11 am to 2 pm with 10 percent cash and balance on court confirmation. Listed inventory on file in Monroe Louisiana.
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District Court of the United States
Louisiana
D. L. Eliebe
United States Court
A. D
Gilbert
Franklin Parish
Monroe
United States District Court For
Western District of
H. R. Speed
New Orleans Cotton Buoyed By Census Output
New Orleans December 20 Cotton prices rose on bullish ginning figures of 9,493,296 bales through December 1. Liverpool market strength and Atlantic mill orders supported gains despite profit taking. Early session gains of 16 to 1s points pushed January to 25.86 cents. By noon prices eased slightly. Spot cotton quiet with no purchases and steady receipts.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Liverpool
Manchester
New York Cotton Prices Edge Up and Down in Opening Trade
The December cotton market opened unsettled with about 2 600 bales influenced by Liverpool and futures figures. December fell to 28.90 and January to 25.56 before steadying. near months later held a steady undertone with prices near 2.27 after the call, amid improved activity and market uncertainty. The government census for December 8 showed 498 296 bales, up from last year’s 7THO H08 level. Liverpool reported more active ester trade and futures rose briefly to new highs.
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New York
Associated Press
Liverpool
Liverpool Cotton Market Report Snapshot
Liverpool spot cotton remained quiet with prices for middling around 14.13 to 15.08. Futures closed steady with December and March at 33.25 and May at 0. January values show 0.0. American and European trading figures include 2,200 American and 6,600 American futures.
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Liverpool
Associated Press
Dee
Law Wood Ordinary
Sarpoita
Gboluaby Fem
Tures
Bates
Revelpt
Tudinur
Amer
Cean
Chicago Grain Prices End Mixed After Early Highs
Chicago grain market opened with wheat and corn rising to near season highs then sharply fell as large receipts and profit taking pressured prices. Wheat No 2 hard closed about 1.28 to 1.29, corn No 2 mixed about 7 3/4 to 13 4 declines, oats also weaker, while hogs pushed higher on quotes.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Mayine
Yyterday
Grain futures and cash prices from St Louis and Kansas City
St Louis market reports show cash wheat and corn bids for No 2 red and No 2 yellow with several futures quotes for December and May. Kansas City prices list cash and futures for hard and red wheat, white corn, and oats with mixed lots and bid ranges.
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St. Louis
St.ouis
Kansas City
Opening Stock Prices Show Irregular Early Gains
New York December 20 opening stock prices were irregular with a general upward drift. Railroad shares were in demand with Reading Northern Pacific New York Central and others gaining one to nearly a point in early trading. Fisher Body Burns Brothers Burns B Western Union and Pan-American A and B rose. American Tobacco advanced 13 4 and Postum Cereal 2 points while National Lead gave back part of yesterday’s near five point rise. Some weakness appeared among Baldwin Pierce Oil and Pullman. Foreign exchanges opened easier.
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New York
Reading
Northern Pacific
New York Central
Delaware and Hudson
St. Paul
Katy
Fisher Body
Burns Brothrs B
Western Union
Pan-American A
American Tobacco
Postum
National
Baldwin
Pierce Oil
Pullman
Kansas City and East St Louis Market Reports Cattle Hogs and More
Cattle and hog prices move in Kansas City and East St Louis markets with beaf steers up to 9.50, better grades 7.75 9.00, bulk cows 3.75 5.00, hogs ten to fifteen higher and top prices around 8.25 for packers. Exchange rates and money market data bump with call money high and time loans steady. Cotton letters note steady liquidation and cautious holiday trading with expectations of a market uptick post holidays.
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Kansas City
East St. Louis
Racket Store promotes 7-Piece water tea set special
An old ad urges readers to pay poll taxes and do their duty while promoting Foster Jewelry and Music Co. The offer features a 7-piece water or iced tea set with a cut glass pitcher and seven glasses for $5.00 per set. Located at Foster Jewelry and Music Co., Inc. 2021.
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Foster Jewelry and Music Co., Inc
Attack on Liquor Decision Sparks Federal Case Brief
Washington December 20 The brief for foreign lines before the Supreme Court argues against Judge Hand ruling that foreign vessels cannot bring intoxicating liquors into U S territorial waters The brief contends the decision clashes with immemorial usage and current law as presented by former Attorney General George Wickersham.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hand
New York
United States
Foreign Lines
George Wickersham
Santa Rescued by Staten Island Children in Court
Children of Staten Island cheered as Santa Claus Kris Kringle was brought to Thompsonville court on traffic obstruction charges. City Magistrate Fetherson discharged him with a warning to obtain a proper permit, while bystanders pleaded for mercy from the police.
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Santa
Associated Press
New York
Staten Island
Santa Claus
Thompkinville Court
Fetherson
Kris Krinkle
Sixteen officers to raid moonshine trade in Minnesota
Minneapolis dispatch reports sixteen prohibition enforcement officers on their way to Gibbon Minnesota to stamp out liquor traffic and arrest violators after threats against federal agents during raids on soft drink parlors.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Gibbon
Mrs Eleanor Douglas Dies at 77 in Morehouse Parish
Mrs Eleanor Douglas widow of late William P Douglas sheriff of Morehouse parish for 22 years died at 11:00 this morning at her niece Mrs J O Gilhula home. Remains to be shipped to Bastrop for interment tomorrow at 7. Survived by son Dan Douglas of Bastrop and several nieces and nephews. Also notes selling milking machine and dolls.
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Eleanor Douglas
Eleanor Douglass
William P. Douglas
Morehouse Parish
J. OR. Gilhula
Bastrop
Douglas
Episcopal Church
Dan Douglas
Four killed as street car hits car carrying workers
Port Arthur Texas witnesses a fatal morning collision when a street car struck an automobile carrying workers to a Texas company plant. Emile Chairsson Patrick H Diano Gerald H Deland and Mrs Amanda Morreaux died at the scene. a fifth occupant was injured while no streetcar passengers were hurt.
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Associated Press
Port Arthur
Tex
Texas Company
Pliant
Emile Chairsson
Patrick H. Diano
Gerald H. Deland
Amanda Morreaux
Common Law Wife Sues Estate Over Farm Property
Audie Dunlap of Fort Smith files in the U S district court on behalf of Ida Georgiene Boenig alleging she is the daughter of the late Joseph Alexander of Moffett Oklahoma. The suit seeks about half a million dollars in farm property and states the child was born in St Louis Missouri on November 13 1920. The filing claims Mrs Dunlap was Alexander s common law wife.
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Muskogee
Okla
Joseph Alexander
Moffett
Fort Smith
Ark
United States District Court
Audie Dunlap
Ida Georgiene Boenig
Alexander
Racket Store sale advertised
A copy of a promotional ad promotes a two day sale at Racket Store with a 11 Piece Engraved Pyrex Gift Set priced at 9 dollars and Foster Jewelry and Music Co. Inc listing dates 20 and 21.
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Foster Jewelry and Music Co., Inc
Straits Problem Talks Deepens Lausanne Conference
Ambassador Child had extensive talks with Ismet Pasha on the straits issue amid Lausanne conference tensions. American observers at the talks sense urgency as Lord Curzon presses for immediate disposal of the problem.
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Associated Press
Lausanne
Ambassador Child
Ismet Pasha
Lord Curzon
American views on Dardanelles plan at conference
American observers at the conference limit remarks to general terms on Dardanelles open passage while urging a treaty backed freedom of the Straits between Turkey and other powers. The plan by an international commission faces Turkish opposition and heavier questions on tariffs and minorities.
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League of
Dardanelles
Nisn
Rirsalts Commission
Ammassador
Easton
Of Interest to Women in Wartime Britain and America
A roundup of notable women’s milestones and achievements. England’s widows show rising remarriage, the American Association of University Women reports 24,000 members, Washburn College completes a $150,000 dormitory for women. Other items include women educators’ pay parity, Gladys Stone’s writing prize, Marion Griffin’s Tennessee legislature seat, and Mrs. Tlaucy Wayvlah Eads becoming Kaw tribe chief. Also notes on Mrs Arena Thompson’s campaign work and Lady Sykes assisting Prime Minister Bonar Law, plus the new Downing Street hostess of 29 who married Gen Sir Frederick Sykes.
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England
American Association of University Women
Washburn College
Park California
Gladys Stone
Leeds
British Empire
South
Marion Griffin
General Assembly
Tennessee
Tlaucy Wayvlah Eads
Arena Thompson
Sherif
Polk County
Alabama
Bonar Law
Lady Sykes
No. 10
Downing Street
Sir Frederick Sykes
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