National Guard mobilized to Mer Rouge amid Morehouse mob findings
Alexandria unit of Louisiana National Guard about sixty five men led by Captain Teath Petrie departs at six for Mer Rouge after a state order. Two bodies found near Eastland ferry on Lake LaFourche believed to be Daniels and Richards, victims of the Morehouse mob, with belts and torn trousers remaining. Identification likely difficult due to decomposition and body damage from dynamite. Governor Parker silent as officials weigh next steps. report continues on page 6.
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Alexandria
Louisiaana
Mer Rouge
Deardes
Petriee
E. D. Phillips
Bastrop
Lake LaFourche
Baton Rouge
Parker
Daniels
Richards
Shreveport
Morehouse
Eastland Ferry
Moorehouse
Richland Parishes
Oak Ridge
Governor Parker
Irhards
Damestok
Es Ep x
Department of Justice
National Guard
Cooper
Mer Rowe
Owire
Watt Daniels
Thomas Medards
Louisiana National
John M. Parker
Associated Press
Phe Natin Code Guard Company
Cooper Laney
Mma
Shortiy Tims
Wo W. Cooper
Drowned Bodies Found After Lake Lafourche Dynamite Plot
The missing men believed to be Watt Daniels and Thorn Fletcher Richards were found in Lake Lafourche near Oak Ridge twelve miles from Mer Rouge. National Guardsmen and divers traced a dynamite plot as authorities seek the persons responsible and identity of the killers.
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Watt Daniels
Thorn
Fletcher Richards
Lakourche Lake
Ferrs
Oak Ridge
Monroe
C.D. Easton
Canoon
Richards
Daniels
Mer Rouge
LaPourche Lake
Oil price rise and refinery imports questioned in Washington
Reported in Denver and Washington on December 22 as crude oil from Wyoming fields advanced about fifty percent to $1.05 a barrel. James K. O'Net of Prairie Qi and Gas predicts U S refiners may rely on foreign sources to cover half of supply within ten years amid Senate hearings. The same day a Senate military commission discussed $5,518,000 in postwar surplus army and navy goods allocations. A separate Supreme Court brief by International Mercantile Marine argues liquor transport by ships should not be banned by Prohibition laws.
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Denver
Colo
Othe Salt Lake
Bi Muddy
Wyoming
Washington
James K. O'Net
Prairie Qi and Gas Company
Senate of Investigation
United States
Ned
Treasury
Senate Litary Commission
Townsend
Michigan
Supreme Court
International Mercantile Marine
Daugherty Hone Dry
Hard
New York
Berlin Provisional Budget Shows 1923 Deficit Record
Berlin reports a provisional budget for 1923 adopted yesterday by the federal economy ministry shows a total deficit of 721 billion marks. The figure reflects the government’s financial position as it prepares for the new year.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Federal Ecomnan
Denial Issued On German Commission Proposal Rumor
Berlin December 82 officials denied that Chancellor Cuno or any government figure suggested appointing an American commission to study Germany's economic condition.
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Associated Pross
Berlin
Cuno
Germany
Demand for Gold Coins Elevates Prices Ahead of Christmas
Brisk demand for two and a half dollar gold pieces drives premiums as the coins grow scarcer each year. Banks quoted prices around 2 dollars 90 cents and 8 dollars, reflecting strong buyer interest for holiday gifts.
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New York
Philippine tariff stance eyed by Washington lawmakers
Manila reports Representative Leonidas C. Dyer, a Republican studying trade conditions, says the next U S House will favor a per cent tariff on the Philippine Islands and that the Senate is likely to follow suit.
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Associated Press
Manila
House of Representatives
Washington
Philipine Island
Senate
Leonidas C. Dyer
Denver bank truck bandits hunted after Mint heist
Denver and Northern Colorado police pushed a large manhunt after four armed men, suspected of killing a Federal Reserve bank truck guard and escaping with 200000 dollars, fled east from a Greeley ranch and split into two cars heading east and west. Authorities scoured Greeley Fort Morgan Fort Collins and Roggen as reports of sightings and a wounded bandit circulated.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Gree
Charles T. Linton
Federal Reserve
Wuard
Wuards
United States
Greeley
Fort Morgan
Fort Collins
Rogen
Gus Downer
Aw m
Preeny Ser Pay Stanet
Rogsen
Cary
Insurance Agent Hurt After Aiding Suspected Fire Risk At Harrington Residence
S Mo McReynolds, an Monroe insurance agent, attempted to aid a possible fire situation at the unfinished Harrington residence near the River Front corner. He fell through a gap in an unfinished staircase, dropping about 20 feet and suffering three broken ribs and severe back and rib bruises. Workmen left a gas stove burning and a hot water top turned on in lower rooms, raising explosion concerns as conditions worsened.
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A. L. Harrington
River Front
S. Mo McReynolds
Monroe Ff
McReynolds
So'lock
Uarrington House
Irish Republicans to Be Released at Christmas
Dublin reports a large number of Irish Republicans held at Mount Joy prison are expected to be released at Christmas after signing a declaration of allegiance to the Free State. The remainder reportedly will not receive parole.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Mount Joy
Free State
Nolidas
Kenosha School Destroyed by Early Morning Fire
Kenosha Wisconsin December 20 2 St. Jane’s School one of the oldest parochial schools in Kenosha was gutted by a fire started in the furnace room. Damage estimated at 30000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Kenosha
Wis
St. Janes School
Parec
Indicted Shipbuilder Morse Denied Rome Visit
Charles W. Morse the New York shipbuilder indicted for conspiracy to defraud in wartime contracts was denied permission in the District of Columbia supreme court to travel to Rome to consult Dr Machiafava the Pope’s physician.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles W. Morse
New York
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Rome
Machiafava
Sheriff Refuses Conference Move in Mer Rouge Case
Sheriff Fred Carpenter of Morehouse parish at first declined to attend a Mer Rouge conference as ordered by Governor Parker. The state seeks an immediate meeting with Captain W O Cooper and troops to address reported attacks during August 26 and protect investigation details.
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Tia
Watt Daniels
Thomas Pie
Bay of Mer
Psew
A. Carpenter
Werner
Cording
Gove Parker
Amfer Pacis
Cooper
Acre
Suspicious Individuals Escape by Boat in Newark Incident
Unclear OCR yields report of a disturbance with multiple named entities and vague references to reparations, organizations, and events. A group believed connected to the incident fled by boat, leaving authorities to pursue leads while public notices and local actions unfold.
Louisiana National Guard Detachment Mobilizes for Mer Rouge
A Monroe based detachment of forty men from Company G Louisiana National Guard received break of day orders to mobilize at the Monroe armory and depart tonight by motor trucks to Mer Rouge. Commanded by Sergeant Robert Cowden the unit will assist in rescuing men on duty at Mer Rouge while guards and divers have been working for bodies of Wat Daniels and Thos Pletcher Richards nearby.
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Louisiana National Guard
Monroe
W. W. Cooper
Charere
Mer Rouge
Over Rouge
Robert Cowden
Serge. Caween
Rom
Wat Daniels
Thos
Pletcher Richards
Will
S Realiy
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Elton
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Weaks Supply Co
Genasco Roofing
Dickard Oil Co
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North Third
Sitturdas
Soy Tne
Pattante Adh
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Beyoigtten
Sopich Taap Mae
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H.C. Daighe
Pew, Marx Hardware
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H.C. Datgre
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