Net Result of Caddo Probe Names Two Well Known Men
Parish coroner identifies two prominent locals in the Caddo probe findings. Recognized figures include respected community names, with officials confirming details pending further inquiry.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
1
Sheriff Present At Scene In Hicks Cross Roads Lynching Probe
Sensational testimony at the coroner Dr A A Herolds inquiry into the Hicks Cross Roads lynchings names Sheriff Flour noy and police juror J M Mays among others. Dr Herold says he saw a crowd return with one negro and notes deputies with the mob. New York New Years Eve festivities are also described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
the Times
A. A. Herold
Parish
Ruffin G. Pleasant
Herrold
J. M. Mays
Greenwood
A D. Hatch
Herold
A. D. Hatcher
Flournoy
Hicks Cross Roads
Sr. Bender
H. Self
Grand Jury
Bender
Self
Dr. Herold
L. F E. Hall
John M. Mays
Ward Five
Elijah Durden
Joble Lewis
J. P. Flournoy
O. Db. Cobb
Carthage
Texas
Barther
Charles M. Hicks
Watkins Lewis
Robert Ehrhardt
Ethel Hill
Ethel Williams
Increased Acreage of Southern Wheat
The Agricultural Department reports the winter wheat acreage in the South is greatly larger than a year ago with gains from 20 to 200 percent across states led by South Carolina and Alabama. Regional production totals are listed, and analysts say higher wheat acreage may improve farmers' outlook if spring planting remains profitable compared with cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agricultural Department
South
South Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Georgia
North Carolina
Arkansas
Texas
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Virginia
First All Year Fair in History Opens Today
The San Diego Exposition opens at sunset with a midnight formal ceremony led by President Wilson. McAdoo represents the president for the opening, as Spanish attire and pageantry mark the event. Buildings from New Mexico Montana Utah Kansas display regional highlights and attractions draw millions. Wilson plans a future visit en route to the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
San Diego Exposition
Wilson
White House
Secretary of the Treasury
William Gibbs McAdoo
Southern
California
New Mexico
Acoma
Montana
Washington
Utah
Kansas Pavilion
Panama Canal
San Francisco
Position of United States Representatives At War
United States envoys speak on war aims and policy in global forum. Officials outline priorities and alliances while addressing humanitarian concerns and economic impacts for poorer nations.
World’s Work U S Neutral Service Views From Four Nations
Four nations weighing the U S role in World War neutrality publish views in World's Work. Sir Edward Grey urges using influence for right not wrong, Count Okuma and Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg argue for restraint and impartial spirit, with Dumba presenting Austrian views. The discussion stresses reducing arms and mutual tolerance to serve humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States
Edward Grey
Great Britain
Count Okuma
Japan
von Bethmann-Holliwee
German Empire
Constantin Theodor Dumba
Austria
Illisery
Sir Edward Grey
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Wilson
German Optimism and Austrian View on Mediation in War
Austrian official commentary argues for U S mediation to end fighting without allowing a victorious bloc to crush the other. It stresses balanced power, restraint, and a lasting peace rather than a mere armistice. Germany seeks peace with open commerce and no world domination, while denying aims to threaten the American continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Wilson
United States
England Never Asked Japan for Help in Europe
Tokyo dispatch reports that the Japanese government denied landing troops to Europe or being asked by any country to send forces. The Foreign Office said no approach was made by England or others, though sources indicate France and possibly Russia favored a move while England hesitated over political and economic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokio
Viedivostock
Europe
Foreign Office Today
Japan
Oaeland
France
Russia
England
Georgia braces for record whisker crop next year
Atlanta dispatch reports Georgia expects a record whisker crop as barber licensing rules tighten. Only about one fifth of barbers have applied for licenses, with a new law requiring proof of skill and a license fee to operate in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Press Association
Atlanta
Georgia
DeGraffenried Declared Candidate for Monroe Mayor
The News-Star announces Mr. W. H. DeGraffenried as a candidate for mayor of Monroe in the Democratic primary election process. The statement notes nomination subject to primary results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Degraffenried
Monroe
Ship Purchase Bill Urged to Shield U S Commerce
Senate commerce committee filed a vigorous report urging passage of the government ship purchase bill to lift European war limits on American trade. Secretary Redfield warns of five years of war risk and lost capital as ships under foreign flags fall to enemy actions, urging a strong American merchant fleet to defend national interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate Commerce Committee
Redfield
Fletcher
McAdoo
Germany
England
America
Latin America
Romance of New York settlement workers ends in Carrollton marriage
In Carrollton Missouri on December 31 Dr Robbing Gillman formerly in charge of the University Settlement in New York will wed Catherine Cooke once his aide in uplift work She now is daughter of Jeremiah A Cooke of Carrollton The groom is headworker of the Northeast Neighborhood House in Minneapolis and son of Theodore Gillman a New York banker He is about 44 years old
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
New York
Robbing Gilman
Catherine Cooke
Dr. Gillman
Minneapolis
Theodore Gillman
Miss Cooke
Jeremiah A. Cooke
Carrolton
Manila disturbance called dangerous but insignificant
A Manila editor in a private AP message to a former Philippine secretary said the recent disturbance on the island was dangerous yet insignificant in achievements, noting the disaffection was confined to the lower classes as the Senate considers independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Manila
Senate
Islands
Russians Seek U.S. Cotton Deal Worth Millions
New York dispatch reports Alexander W. Behr of Moscow, a confidential Russian agent, arrived in the United States to negotiate a major cotton purchase. Behr says Russia would spend millions of dollars on American cotton if market conditions are favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alexander W. Behr
Moscow
Russia
United States
Progress in the West and Rising Tensions in Hungary
Allied forces press from Alsace to the North Sea with slow gains amid heavy losses while German and Austrian moves in Russian Poland face resistance. Petrograd cites a brutal Trans Caucasus battle as Turkish forces are driven back. Hungarian unrest and Servian plans to invade Hungary add to tense reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alsace
North Sea
Russian
Poland
Warsaw
Berlin
Petrograd
London
Kitchener
Trans Caucasus Mountains
Hungary
Stein
England Masters Seas With Ten Thousand Vessels
Beginning the new year England appears to command clear sea lanes for commerce. Estimates show 98 percent of English ships over 100 tons are at sea, composing about 97 percent of UK vessel tonnage, while Germany has few large ships at sea and many captives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Seven Seas
United Kingdom
Germany
Baltic
Black Seas
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Selig
Nestor
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