Democrats at Work in Ear nest After Primary
Special to the Shreveport Times reports Democrats in Louisiana quietly organize in multiple parishes after the second primaries. Parker backers, including Ananias clubs in Vermilion and Abbeville rallies, push Parker Roosevelt tickets while Guaydan and Guidry switch to Democratic aims. Local Dems expect gains in Vermilion and other districts as campaigns heat up before the last votes.
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Shreveport Times
Ted New Orleans
M. Parker
Republican Progresse
Parishes
Parker
Laey
Ananiss Club
Louisiana
Henry L. Guaydan
I Luther &. Hall
Utenant
Whenohn M Parker
Old Government League
Abbeville
Gueydan
Whit P. Martin
Lafayette Campaigns Highlight March 4 Rally and Key Debates
Democratic figures headline events as Dr Guidry backs Pleasant and Mouton over Parker and Broussard amid upcoming Lafayette rally on March 4. Judge Campbell to preside at Opelousas mass meeting March 1. J Y Sanders set to speak in Baton Rouge. Dubuisson reads lengthy opinion after Parker dodges three questions from James J Lewis on party loyalties and primary obligations.
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Guidry
Pleasant
Mouton
Parker
Broussard
Lafayette
William Campbell
Barret
St. Landry
Opelousas
J. Y. Sanders
Baton Rouge
Perker
James J. Lewis
Eunice
Dubuisson
Bull Moose
Lewis
Warren
Flood prevention plans shelved at cabinet meeting
Washington February 29 plans for preventing and controlling floods on the Mississippi and other rivers through a new commission were dismissed at today's cabinet meeting. The president will submit the proposal to Congress.
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Washington
Mississippi
Sorne
Lane
Houston
Redfield
Congress
Fair'Y Good Vote Is Being Polled In Monroe
Polls show a fairly good vote in Monroe and West Monroe with modest interest compared to the first primary on January 25. By 3 pm precinct tallies listed Ward Sourt House cap 190 Ward 1 Fire Station 179 Ward 5 West Monroe 185 Ward Kelee Factory 2668 and a four precinct total of 1014. Reports from Calhoun indicate a hot contest today due to faction splits over legislative candidates.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Kelee
Calhoun
Rain Continues Over Flooded Louisiana Area
Rain and cooler temperatures moved through a large portion of the Louisiana flood region as engineers reported levees in good condition. Communications were cut in the Black River area and supplies were almost exhausted last night.
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Associated L’resa
New Orleans
Louisiana
Black River
Six Miners Dead as WV Mine Explosion Kills Six
Cumberland Md Feb 29 six miners died and twenty were entombed in a Davis Coal and Coke Co mine at Kempton West Virginia near Cumberland Rescuers race to save the trapped workers in the blast report from Associated Press
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Associated Presse
Cumberland
Davis Coal and Coke Co
Kempton
West Virginia
United States Aims for Greatest Naval Force Worldwide
A statement asserts the United States should maintain the strongest naval fleet in the world. The call emphasizes global maritime power and readiness, urging sustained investment in ships, submarines, and personnel to deter rivals and secure international influence.
Navy build up urged to 1925 strength against invaders
Rear Admiral Austin M. Knight told the House Naval Committee that new construction for the U S Navy has been limited by facilities and a plan to reach 1925 parity with any afloat is needed immediately. He warned of a possible double assault on Atlantic and Pacific fronts and urged rapid expansion including six battle cruisers eight scouts and 25 000 more sailors. Knight also championed fortresses at Culebra Island and Guam and criticized coast submarine defenses as insufficient against a determined navy. He noted Secretary Daniels improved the naval war college and outlined base needs. Taussig and Scott received promotions at the Wabash and Texas and Pacific respectively.
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Austen M. D. Knight
House Naval Committee
United States Navy
Admiral Knight
General Board
Pacific
Atlantic
Calloway
England
United States
Butler
Kelly
Knight
Daniels
War College
Culebra Island
Diaz slips past officials in New Orleans mystery
New Orleans Feb 28 reports swirl over Felix Diaz who supposedly left the United States to launch a new revolt in Mexico. Some say he and Leo Christmas departed by train to Key West to sail for Cuba, then possibly to Frontera Tabasco. Authorities say Diaz eluded surveillance as Mexican circles discuss revolutionary plans amid unclear proclamations.
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New Orleans
Feix Diaz
United States
Mexico
Diaz
New York
Leo Christmas
Key West
Cuba
Frontera
Tabasco
Hippolito Villa
Franches Villa
Christmas
Cube
Fronteras
Mexican secret service reports 15 armed men cross border
Mexican secret service men informed officials at Agua Prieta opposite Douglas that 15 well armed and mounted Mexican men crossed the international border into Mexico last night from near here. Soldiers were dispatched toward Fronteras to capture or exterminate them and trains from Agua Prieta to Nacozari ran under extra guard.
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Secret Service
Agua Prieta
Sonora
Mexico
Fronteras
Nacozari
Denounces Daily Item Congressmen and Par Kee’s Remarks
A congressman denounces the Daily Item and dedicates public remarks to Par Kee’s bag Pepe. The report highlights political tensions and public statements during a heated exchange.
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Daily Item
Congressman
Pew
Ovation for Pleasant at Alexandria Democratic meeting
A large crowded Alexandria city hall audience heard Hon. R. G. Pleasant and other speakers including Congressman J Aswell Hon. L Thomas and Jude A V Coco address the Democratic rally. The event ran late with a postmeeting dollar dinner at the Rapides hotel.
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Shreveport Times
Alexandria
R. G. Pleasant
J. [. Aswell
L. &. Thomas
Jude
A. V. Coco
Ien
J. P. Turregano
W. F. Blackman
Colonel Pleasant
Congress
Jowell
Shreveport
Congressman Aswell
Parker Camp
New Orleans
Rhis
Jim Thomson
Marshall Ballard
Norfolk
Judge Coco
Rapides Hotel
Women in munition plants push for dilution policy
A labor leader argues women workers can take over processes once done by men to boost munitions supply. He urges bold adoption nationwide to support armies and end the war sooner. The report also notes the death of Robert J. Lee, New Orleans labor leader and Democratic figure, at age 52.
Texas Pioneer Dead in Joaquin After Illness
John F. Cockrell known as the Kine Bee of the Flat Woods died Saturday night four miles north of Joaquin from nervous prostration due to kidney trouble. He was 63, left a widow and several children, and was a respected Panola county citizen with many relatives.
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Joaquin, Tex
John 4. Cockrell
Flat Woods
Joaquin
Panola County
Germany Will Be Held Accountable for Attacks
Washington reports say today’s cabinet discussed the latest submarine note with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing. No verdict on Germany’s position was announced, but the United States reiterates its stance that armed merchant ships must be defended and warns Germany will be held accountable if this policy is ignored.
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Washington
Lair
Wilson
Lansing
Germany
United States
French Hold Verdun as German Pressure Intensifies
London dispatch reports a renewed German bombardment near Verdun with observers noting a possible new drive. Claims of 750,000 German troops around Verdun appear, while Russians push against the Turks in Armenia. Trebizond and Caucasus towns are evacuated as Germany announces a submarine warfare policy taking effect at midnight.
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Verdun
Armenia
Petrograd
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Caucasus
Berlin
Germany
German advance near Verdun and French cruiser sunk
Berlin reports a further advance toward Verdun in the Woevre district with German forces passing Dieppe Abaue court and Blanzee. They captured Manheulles and stormed a small ar mored works northwest of Douaumont. Wounded and prisoners total 16 575. 76 cannon and 6 machine guns seized. In Paris the auxiliary French cruiser La Provence was sunk in the Mediterranean.
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War Office
Verdun
Woevre
Dieppe Abauecourt
Blanzee
Manheulles
Champlain
Douausmont
Paris
la Provence
Mediterranean
Ministry of Marine
Lloyd George Seeks Women in Munitions Training Book
The Ministry of Munitions releases a detailed illustrated volume on employing and training unskilled women for munition work, part of Lloyd George's campaign to dilute labor. The book includes hundreds of photos with descriptive notes and a preface by Lloyd George outlining purpose and aims.
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London
Lloyd George
Ministry of Munitions
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