Lynchings Probe in Caddo Parish Details Oil Burnings
The Shreveport inquiry into three lynchings in Caddo Parish resumes with eye witnesses and Deputy Sheriff W M Cawthon testifying. Oil was poured over Watkins Lewis to intensify the flames as mob activity, about 25 were involved, and several deputies and police watched from vicinity. Adjournment to limit coverage is expected after today.
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Shreveport
the Times
Caddo Parish
Ruffin G. Pleasant
Watkins Lewis
W. M. Cawthon
Tillman Gamblin
Abry Cahn
Lewis
A. D. Saenger
Saenger Brothers
H. K. Oliphant
Harry Semansky
Waders
Charles M. Hicks
Sylvester
Col. Pleasant
Ethel Hill
Ethel Williams
Witnesses Place Ehrhardt At Hicks Cross Road In Lynching
An instanter summons was issued for Ethel Williams and she may be placed on the stand today. Witnesses testified that chauffeur Robert Ehrhardt was present at the lynching and seen at Hicks Cross road, linked to the route from the jail to Sylvester.
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Ethel Williams
Prang
Toda
Robert Ehrhardt
Lewis
Sylvester
Ehrhardt
Hicks Cross Road
Krupp increases capital to 250 million marks in Essen
Berlin reports the Krupp gun works will begin paying the first installment on an expanded capital base from 75 million to 250 million marks, with the new stock largely taken by the Krupp family. Directors cut this year’s dividend from 14 to 12 percent and allocate funds for soldiers families relief, employee furlough, and pension programs.
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Berlin
Krupp
Essen
Germany
Illinois Teachers Meet Opens Three Day Springfield Convention
The Illinois State Teachers Association holds a three day convention in Springfield. Francis G. Blair chairs the morning county superintendents conference. Gustav A. Anderson presides over the college section. Prof Ek J Swift of Washington University is a principal speaker in the Primary School Section.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
Francis G. Blair
Gustav A. Anderson
Augustana College
Rock Island
University of Nebraska Receives $750000 for New Buildings
Lincoln Neb Dec 30 Plans for a century of growth outline new construction after the state allocates 750000 for building programs at the University of Nebraska. Architects prepared long range schemes showing continued expansion as Nebraska prospers, underpinning the university’s mission without reliance on wealth or influence.
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Lincoln
Neb
University of Nebraska
Nebraska State University
Nebraska
Monroe Oil & Gas Begins Drilling in Local Field
The Monroe Oil & Gas Company started drilling its first test oil and gas well in the Monroe field on the property of Jno. T. Cole near Forsythe Park. Experts recommended the site and the firm aims to determine results in sixty to ninety days with a capable crew pushing the test.
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Monroe Oil & Gas Company, Inc
Monroe Field
Jno. T. Cole
Forsythe Park
United States Could End European War Says Iowa Lawmaker
Representative Vollmer of Iowa told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that the United States could end the European war within three months by cutting off war material supplies. Representative Bartholdi supported the resolution authorizing Wilson to curb exports. They argued neutrality entails acts of participation through war shipments, noting $150,000,000 in material already shipped.
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Washington
Vollmer
Iowa
House Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
Bartholdi
Wil
Master Mechanic Ferguson and Assistants Abandon Old Ofptoek
A report notes master mechanic Ferguson with his assistants leaving the old depot workshop. Details are sparse but imply a sudden departure from operations and unfinished projects at the site.
New Store Room and Offices Open at V S P Shops
Master Mechanic Ferguson and assistants move into the new 930 by 270 foot store house and offices at the V S P shops. The facility improves light, ventilation, and tracking of about 80 000 dollars in stock with a ticketed and cash registered system for material use and cost allocation.
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Ferguson
Clerx Miles
DeSiard
Sixth Streets
Bach
Geo. Lowery
New Car Shed Site Features Landscaping and Time Recorder
A new car shed area will include hedges planted, concrete walks laid, and a fountain in front of the main office. The old office building disposition is undecided. Workers seek transfer to the vacated master mechanic office while officials eye the place for an old house. Shops install an International Time Recorder for 300 employees to log time.
Columbus to Inaugurate Three Supreme Court Justices
Columbus Ohio announces that three Supreme Court Justices will be inaugurated tomorrow. Chief Justice Hugh L Nichols begins a six year term alongside Justices Thomas A Jones and Edward S Matthias.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Hugh L. Nichols
Thomas A. Jones
Edward S. Matthias
Crossing to Holland by daylight limited by mine risk
The report notes that crossing the North Sea is feasible only in daylight to avoid mines. Dutch boats depart Folkestone at eight in the morning and reach Flushing soon after four. Passengers from London must report to Scotland Yard at five, making the journey effectively a 24 hour trip.
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Viissingen
Holland
Dee
North Sea
Folkestone
Flushing
London
Scotland Yard
English Army Cross Country Becomes Training War Work
In English army camps cross country running trains new soldiers and uncovers top athletes like G. W. Hutson. Private cross country classes have fed 75 percent of their members to the army since the war began, leading to cancellation of autumn fixtures and replacement by district unit competitions.
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London
England
G. W. Hutson
Tax Does Not Reduce Bid Fortunes
Remorseless Property Tax May Force Many Concerns into Bankruptcy. Income Tax a Great Benefit. T. S. Adams of the Wisconsin State Tax Commission here argues a federal income tax is a class tax that benefits the rich when levied on all income above a living standard. He calls for attacking swollen fortunes directly and criticizes the limited reach of the tax. Continued on Page Five.
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Associated Press
Princeton
N. J
T. S. Adams
Wisconsin State Tax Commission
American Economic Association
Adams
Alarm over American note causes Washington alarm
A Washington government note triggers alarm as war news and oversight concerns dominate headlines. Officials report heightened scrutiny of policy and military actions amid tense international developments.
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Washington
United States Note Shocks Britain In Early War News
London papers lead with Washington’s note promising fairer treatment for American shipping, seen as a friendly yet firm stand. The note sparks cabinet discussion and could provoke friction though framed as amicable. War coverage notes Russian gains in Poland and Galicia, with 50 000 prisoners taken and harsh mud hindering pursuit.
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London
Associated Press
Great Britain
England
Cleveland
Washington
Foreign Office
Edward Grey
Foreign Affairs
Lower Poland
Vistula
Polica
Warsaw
Poland
Galicia
Franz Joseph
Servia
Austria
Indian troops praised for discipline and skill in battle
The article argues British praise favors Gurkhas and Sikhs while neglecting other units like Dogras and Punjabi Mohammedans. It notes Dogras are cool under fire despite small build and claims Gurkhas do not throw their kukri but wield it with deadly precision, capable of beheading a buffalo calf in one strike.
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Ter
Creagh
Cross-eyed husband to face court over alleged flirting
George E. Ritchie, described as cross-eyed, must appear before Judge Uhlir in Chicago in a domestic relations case arising from claims his wife made him flirt and her subsequent threats. He fled from Philadelphia to Chicago, returned after decoy messages about his wife, and now faces support and behavior questions.
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Chicago
George E. Ritchie
Ritchie
Uhlir
Court of Domestic Relations
Philadelphia
Annie
George
Uhich
Missouri Chief Justice Lamm to Retire at 68
Jefferson City Mo December 30 Chief Justice Henry Lamm of the Missouri Supreme Court will retire from the bench tomorrow after long useful service. He recently celebrated his 68th birthday and his humor literature and strong sense of justice have earned him a high standing in judicial circles nationally.
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Jefferson City
Henry Lamm
Missouri Supreme Court
Two Masked Men Robbed P Train In Train-Boarding Incident
Two masked men boarded Southern Pacific train No. 9 between Cline and Spofford near San Antonio early today and robbed every passenger. The express car was untouched. A large booty is reported. A posse pursues, with escape hindered by the surrounding country.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Southern Pacific
Cline and
Spofford
Indian troops caste habits stir front line talk
General O'Moore Creagh dismisses absurd reports from a London dispatch. He says sensational claims about Indian soldiers caste practices will cause trouble at the front and cites a correspondent's note on thurkaws and a supposed special dispensation for eating and drinking.
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Associated Press
London
O'Moore Creagh
Ans Won Signal Victory
Ans won a decisive signal victory as Austrians were forced to retreat along the entire battle line.
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ANS
German Army Checks Russian Eastward Move Front
Reports from Petrograd claim German Eastern Army movements were halted with heavy losses. Vienna confirms Austrian retreat on the eastern front. Montenegro offensive in Herzegovina repulsed. West, heavy fighting around St George and Nieuport. French slight gains. U S denies dum-dum bullets fit Allied guns.
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Petrograd
Associated Press
Gelicia
Vienna
Poland
Austria
Servia
Montenegro
Herzegovina
St. George
Nieuport
West
Flanders
France
United States State Department
America
Congress May Vote On Equal Suffrage January 12
Champ Clark told President Wilson a vote on the woman s suffrage amendment is expected January 12. He said he is not a candidate for the presidency in 1916.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Wilson
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