Jumping Jacks Betrayal Sparks Louisiana Feud
A New Orleans dated Feb 14 special to the Shreveport Times reports Philip Werlein vice chairman of Louisiana Democratic central committee fires back at Progressive Republican manager Wilson Peterman. Werlein denounces Peterman’s tract charging his mayoral ambitions and accuses Parker of creating state chaos by abandoning Governor Pleasant. Werlein pledges Democratic support for Pleasant, condemning Parker's clique and boss methods as destabilizing Louisiana politics.
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Shreveport Times
New Orleans
John M. Parker
Philip Werpein
Democratic State Central Committee
Wilson T. Peterman
Peterman
Werlein
Democratic Organization
Hig Leter
Colonel Pleasant
Louisiang
Batonoage
Democratic Party
Behrman Denies Claiborne Election Fraud Claims
Mayor Behrman rejects Ford C. Claiborne’s charge of fraud in the New Orleans primary. He notes Claiborne won about 10 000 votes locally and accuses him of not reporting violations. Claiborne allegedly listed votes at the booth. officials Pleasant and Parker stay on. First itinerary of Pleasant to be released in a day or two.
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Behrman
Ford C. Claiborne
New Orleans
Claiborne
Colonel Pleasant
Mr. Parker
Parliament resumes with focus on war loan tax plan
London February 1 Parliament assembled for a session dominated by financial matters. The House of Commons will debate a new taxation system tied to war loan investments and a levy on workers in munition industries. The measure has strong backing from supporters.
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London
Spee
House of Commons
Commons
Alleged Band of Poisoners Gang of Anarchists
A cryptic report describes an alleged group labeled as poisoners and anarchists with hostility toward churchmen. The article provides scant details on members or actions, noting the sensational framing without confirming names or dates.
Poison Plot Tied to Banquet Soup in Chicago Case
Chicago detectives pursuing missing assistant chef Jean Crones say they have uncovered a 15 member anarchist network with a grudge against the church. Letters from 1912 1913 describe a Rome based plan to attack churches and church property and reveal names linked to Allegri and other figures.
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Chicago
Nicholas Hunt
Detective Bureau
Jean Crones
Archbishop Mundelein
Hunt
Frank Alletrini
Rome
Italy
Paul Riccio
United States
Allegrini
Salida
Cal
Frank
Joseph Polailidini
Counsin
Piqua
Ohio
Narre
Nicholson
Nic Miller
Miller
Rizzi
Folallidini
Peter Collins 10 Lecture Tonight
Monroe Council of the Knights of Columbus arranges a free public lecture and question box by Peter Collins of Massachusetts on Whats Wrong With the World at city hall tonight. The talk promotes civil righteousness and civic progress through a gentle, nonbitter message endorsed by clergy and sociologists alike.
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Monroe Council of the Knights of Columbus
Peter Collins
Massachusetts
City Hall
Collins
Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus
America
Miller
Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain officials visit Monroe
A distinguished party led by Receiver B F Bush of Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain, with St Louis business leaders and Civic League members, visited Monroe after returning from New Orleans where they attended Texas Pacific Iron Mountain terminal openings. They toured the city and discussed future improvements including a repair shop, division HQ, larger freight depot, and track work. the group’s train paused briefly at the Iron Mountain station before continuing north toward Pine Bluff with further short stops planned.
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Iron Mountain Railways
City
New Orleans
Montroe
Missouri-Pacific- Iron Mountain
B. F. Bush
St. Louis
Civic League
Texas Pacific-Iron Mountain
Monroe
Iron Mountain Station
H. D. Appar
Iron Mountain
Louis Civic Learne
John H. Cundach
Roger Baldwin
John Ballare
Merchants” Exchange
Jas. K B. Barrell
Butler Bros
Clarenceh. Howard
Commonwealth Steel Co
H. C. Bellville
Mr. Howard
Capon
Capon & Co
A. W. Clark
American Print & Oi! Desler
F. P. Crund
C. L. Stone
C. E. Perkins
W. P. Hawking
A. M. Green
Mr. Bush
L. M. Hill
Geo. W. Marriott
Robertson
Frank Burke
Mr. Stone
Pine Bluff
Alleged Plot to Blow Up Kentucky Reported
Reports from Corranza metals claim an alleged plot to blow up the battleship Kentucky in Vera Cruz harbor aims to trigger U S intervention in Mexico. Correnea officials were asked to present proofs as the State Department noted tensions with Cone's Canada and suspected unfriendly stance toward their government.
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Associated Pree
Wishington
Carranzas Metals Today
State Department
Kentucky
Vera Cruz Harbor
Coneal Cenedate
United States
Mexico
Correnea
Department
Careanza
Cone’ Canada
Brandeis Nomination Hearing Evidence T
At a Senate sub committee hearing on Brandeis nomination, a telegram from Charles S. Mellen states he has no facts to substantiate Barrron’s charge that Brandeis helped wreck the New Haven. Hollis J. Bailey testifies Brandeis acted as counsel for both sides in the Warren will case and was unfair to one side.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Louis Brandeis
Supreme Court
R Ead
Charles 5. Mellen
New Haven
C. W. Barron
Brandeis
Hollis J. Bailey
Boston
Warren Will
Anarchist Letters Found Hint at Plots on Chicago Sites
The letter says most letters were not public and contained blank spaces understood by correspondents. Maps and drawings suggest plots against the People's Gas Light and Coke Company building in Chicago and other costly structures. Captain Hunt links the St Patrick's church wrecking attempt in New York to the overall anarchist plot and seeks Crone in Nashville, Salida, and St Louis. Allegrini admits three letters were his and denies anarchist ties or involvement.
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People’s Gas Light and Coke
Chicago
Captain Hunt
St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic
New York
Nashville
Tenn
Salida
Cal
St. Louis
Crone
Allegrini
War progresses on western front and distant theaters
Amorisied press reports war interest centers on western front fighting where German forces attack French positions in Artoin and Champagne with limited gains while Paris says attacks are local. Belfort suffers damage from long range bombardment. Austria raids Monza Italy causing one death and five injuries. Heavy fighting continues in German East Africa with high casualties. British parliament resumes sessions.
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Amorisied Press
London
Artoin
Champagne
Paris
Germany
Belfort
Monza
Italy
East Africa
St Louisians Visit Monroe
St Louis business visitors from Monroe group tour local firms, meeting with Monroe business leaders to discuss trade, investment, and potential partnerships amid regional economic outreach.
Mississippi levee broke at Newelton early today
San Diego Calif Feb 15 By orders of the Navy Department the U S battleship Oregon the famous bulldog of the navy which made the record breaking trip around the Horn to engage in the operations off Cuba will today be turned over to the California naval militia as its training vessel
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San Diego
Cal
Navy Department
U. S
Oregon
Navy
Horn
Cuba
California Naval Militia
Prohibition Amendments To Be Considered By Congress
The House Judiciary Committee decided today that prohibition amendments to the U S constitution will be discussed at this session. Consideration of the woman suffrage amendments was postponed until December.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House Judiciary Committee
Ten Miners Perish In Airshaft Fire At Anaconda Mine
A Penneylvania mine airshaft fire at the 1200 foot level of the Anaconda Copper Company in Butte Montana last night killed at least ten miners. About a dozen others are missing and four believed unreported as the blaze continues today.
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Associated Press
Butte
Montana
Fely
Penneylvania
Anaconda Copper Company
Water path threatens St Joseph and Vidala
A weather bulletin warns of a flood risk along the St Joseph and Vidala corridors with ongoing water flow through Prook and Prereday areas. Evacuation advisories are issued for low lying districts as authorities monitor river levels and coordinate relief resources.
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ST. Joseph
Vidalaa
Waterprook
Prerereday
Path OF Water
Flood Threat Lashes Multiple Louisiana Parishes
Reports state a large flood crest on the Mississippi River endangering Tensas Concordia and possibly Franklin Catahoula Madison parishes. Limerick plantation, near Newellton and St Joseph, faces inundation as crews warn residents by telephone and couriers while Gov Barton notes many acres at risk and several towns may be affected.
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Mississippi River
Limerick Plantation
St. Joseph
Newellten
Louisiana
Tensas
Concordia
Franklin
Catahouls
Madison Parishes
Barton
Neweilton
Vidalia
Waterpirces
Ferriday
Newellton
Waterproof
Sugar Opera House Opening With Triangle Pictures
Next Friday the Sugar Opera House will officially open with Triangle pictures and a top orchestra. The event promises full trimmings and a grand debut.
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Opera House
Sugar Theatre
Triangle Pictures
Sugar Opera House
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Fatty) Arbuckle
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