Six Naval Vessels and Troops Sent to Nicaragua
The State Department announced six additional naval ships and 400 Marines are dispatched to Nicaragua under Rear Admiral Latimer to protect American lives and property. Norfolk destroyers and a mine sweeper join the force, with a Galveston crew to guard the Managua legation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nicaragua
Cincinnati
Marblehead
Barker
Smith-Thompson
Osborne
Argonne
Latimer
Admiral Latimer
Navy Department
Galveston
Managua
Corinte
Canal Zone
Eberle
Naval Operations
Atlantic
Pacific
Nicaraguan Crisis Sees Hope After Arms Shipment Decision
The state department believes a better outlook may emerge in Nicaragua if the Managua legation marine guard is restored and President Diaz may import 1000 rifles 160 machine guns and millions of rounds of ammunition under an embargo relaxation. Diaz warns that without aid he could yield power to Juan B Sacasa who is backed by Mexico and has established a rival government at Puerto Cabezags.
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Washington
Sacasa
Adolfo Diaz
State Department
Department
Managua Legation Marine Guard
Diaz
United States
Juan B. Sacasa
Puerto Cabezags
Mexico
Butler Attacks Volstead Act Favoring the Rich over the Poor
General Smedley D. Butler speaking at a luncheon in Oakland condemned the Volstead law as class legislation. He argued enforcement harms the poor and benefits the rich and noted the act’s enforcement has grown problematic. He recalled the Williams court martial incident at the San Diego base.
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Associated Press
Oakland
Cal
Smedley D. Butler
Public Safety
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Butler
Alexander S. Williams
San Diego Marine Base
Ouachita River Rises to 33.2 Feet at Monroe
The Ouachita River level near Monroe climbed to 33.2 feet, a 5 foot rise in the last day, while Camden saw a rapid fall to 21.6 feet with a 2.6 foot drop. Houseboats along West Monroe riverfront report serious trouble as water nears floor level in small homes.
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Ouachita River
Monroe
Camden
West Monroe
Body of Sam Kelly Found Near Nashville Flood Victim
The body of Sam Kelly, 45, a negro saw mill owner from Paradise Ridge, missing since Monday, was recovered from a submerged coupe on Taylor's Lane off White Creek Road four miles from Nashville. His watch halted at 5:20, indicating he perished in the flood about that time. About $15 was taken from his vest pocket.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Sam Kelly
Paradise Ridge
White Creek
Eighteenth Amendment to Withstand Assault at U S Capital
Raymond Robins of Chicago addressed the Citizens Committee of One Thousand in Washington urging prohibition as the era’s great social and economic reform. He warned of liquor’s evils and noted British Columbia fatalities while claiming national parties avoid wet planks. CONTINUED ON PAGE TWELVE.
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U. S. Capital
Associated Press
Washington
Raymond Robins
Chicago
Citizens Committee of One Thousand
America
Robins
British Columbia
Nicholas Murray Butler
al Smith
Ritchie
Tunney to defend title next September in New York
Gene Tunney agreed to defend his heavyweight title in September against a opponent chosen by Tex Rickard. A flat $400,000 guarantee plus 30 percent of net proceeds over $1,000,000 are on the table, with the arena aimed at Yankee Stadium in New York. Rickard must post $100,000 by January 11 and again by May 1, with the challenger named by June 15. Potential rivals include Dempsey, Delaney, Uzendun, Maloney, and Berlenbach.
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ST. Louis
Gene Tunney
Tex Rickard
Rickard
New York
Tunney
Yankee Stadium
Dempsey
Philadelphia
Jack Dempsey
Jack Delaney
Paulino Uzendun
Jim Maloney
Paul Berlenbach
Permits Totaled 46100 For Week Including Two-Story Buildings
Building permits issued by Inspector Richard Cassidy for the past week totaled 46100. The largest permit was 20000 to George G Green for two two story and basement buildings on Harrison street between Catalpa and Hall Streets. Other permits include Home Builders Investment for a one story building on North Second street, 4800. A company built two one story frames on North Second between Rochelle and J streets at 4509 each. Another one story frame on North Second between Rochelle and J Streets at 4500. Sam Stampa for a frame filling station on Lovers Lane between Hampton and Johnston streets at 2500. Flournoy and Faulk for a one story brick on North Second between Olive and Pine streets at 5100.
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Richard Cassidy
George G. Green
Harrison Street
Catalpa
Hall Streets
Home Builders Investment Company
No.th Second Street
Rochelle
J_ streets
North Second Street
J Streets
Sam Stampa
Lovers’ Lane
Hampton
Johnston Streets
Flournoy
Iaulk
Olive and
Pine Streets
Rabbits and Squirrels Board Rafts as Flood Water Climbs in Miss
In Mississippi, heavy rains flooded streams forcing rabbits and squirrels onto improvised rafts of driftwood and logs. In Jackson's Pearl River crews report animals stranded on islands and trees as waters rose, with many feared drowned or starved during the flood week.
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Miss
Jackson
Pearl River
Commander Savage to Visit Monroe Louisiana
National American Legion head Howard P. Savage plans a Louisiana tour January 27 to 30 visiting New Orleans Shreveport Baton Rouge Alexandria and Monroe. Local posts discuss entertainment events and a barbecue to honor the visitor with plans likely for a public address during a one day stop in Monroe.
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Associated Press
Shreveport
Howard P. Savage
American Legion
Louisiana
Dan W. Spurlock
Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Howard C. Savage
Leonidas Barkdull Faulk
Legion
Savage
Spurlock
National Legion
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Alexandria
J. W. Meeham
Meehan
War Department
Commander Savage
The
First Day Attendance at North Louisiana Poultry Show Estimated
Three thousand persons estimate attendance on opening day of the North Louisiana Poultry association show on North Grand street. Judging began at 1 30 p m with Judge J J Buell, awards to be announced tomorrow. Monroe Day named for tomorrow as exhibitors compete for top prizes.
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H. C. Hazel
North Louisiana Poultry Association
North Grand Street
Monroe
South
Capital City
Baton Rouge
J. J. Buell
Mayor urges attendance at North Louisiana Poultry show
In a brief statement, Mayor Arnold Bernstein commends the North Louisiana Poultry Association show. He urges residents of Monroe West Monroe and nearby areas to attend, saying exhibitors provide valuable facts and figures on poultry raising and that displays merit broad attention.
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North Louisiana Poultry Association
Arnold Bernstein
Citizns
Monroe
West Monroe
Evening Show Attracts Public Attendance
The hours of evening drew a crowded room as the show continued today and will persist tomorrow, drawing public interest and ongoing activity.
Law Observance Meeting Opens in Washington
The Citizens' Committee of One Thousand, formed to promote general law observance, opened its annual convention in Washington on January 6 1927. It outlined a broad educational drive including platform appeals and newspaper publicity to boost law observance among young adults and students. Senator Borah and Senator Sheppard were to speak at tonight's banquet as the committee planned its 1927 campaigns.
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Washington
Citizens’ Committee of One Thousand
United States
Borah
Idaho
Sheppard
Texas
Syracuse Ball Club Manager Arrives for Training Visit
Warren C. Giles arrives in Monroe to arrange spring training for the Syracuse Baseball Club of the International League. He plans to bring about 35 players including coaches and press representatives, with pitchers and catchers reporting March 5 to 7 and remaining players by March 12.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Warren C. Giles
St. Joseph
Monroe
Mr. Giles
wW&s
J. M
Giles
Syracuse Baseball Club
Calexico records seventh quake in 14 hours
A sharp earthquake at 8 45 in the morning followed several lighter tremors overnight startling residents of Calexico and Mexicali but causing no damage. Six light shocks during the night weakened by earlier quakes, the 7th in 14 hours, was the heaviest since the major disturbances began last week. El Centro reported a moderately heavy morning shake with no damage.
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Associated Press
Calexico
Cal
Mexicali
el Centro
Imperial Valley
Rail Workers Balloting On Strike Order Across Southeastern Lines
Con ductors trainmen and yardmen on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and other lines vote on a possible strike over a satisfactory agreement. The move is approved by union leaders including Lee Sheppard and W G Lee, affecting many southeastern railroads.
Strike Vote Underway Among Southeastern Rail Workers
William G. Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen confirms conductors, train men and yardmen in the southeastern territory are casting a strike vote. W. N. Doak vicepresident of the Brotherhood of Trainmen represents the union alongside other involved bodies. Doak is reported to be in the south.
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Richmond
Richmond News-Leader
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Atlantic Coast Line
Norfolk and Western
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Seaboard Air Line
Southeastern Territory
Lee Sheppard
Order of Railway Conductors
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Atlanta and Westpoint Railroad
Atlanta Joint Terminals
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Charleston and Western Carolina Railway Company
Clinchfield Railroad Company
Florida East Coast Railway
Georgia Railway
Gulf
Cleveland, CO
Jan. G
William G. Lee
The
Lee
W. N. Doak
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Mr. Doak
South
Beauticians Alarmed by Cosmetics Abstention Figures
New York readers learn that a convention reports 4,000,000 American women do not use cosmetics. Critics deride the figure, labeling such women as backward and old fashioned for clinging to corsets, frowning on short skirts, and believing in witchcraft.
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New York
Suzanne Lehglen
California
New Orleans
Crescent City
District Farm Agents Meet In Monroe
District No. 2 holds a two day farm meeting in Monroe with broad northeast parish representation. Opening session at 10 in the Criminal Court Room lists agents from West Carroll to Winn and state extension staff including W. R. Perkins and C. B. Haddon among others.
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Criminal Court Room
Court House
West Carroll
R. C. Calloway
Madison
H. F. Cassel
Tensas
R. W. Daniel
Concordia
C. P. Leah
Catahoula
H. F. Spencer
la Salle
L. O. Sumrall
Caldwell
C. B. Haddon
Floyd Spencer
W. C. Abbott
E. W. Neasham
Floyd Ingram
D. B. Demerrit
H. W. Fristoe
M. Hull
Sidney Stewart
North Louisiana Experiment
Prohi Men In Cattle Near Town Amite
One alleged bootlegger was killed in a clash near Amite ten miles east of the town. The raiding party, led by Pat Needham and including J R Elliott and three Amite deputies, engaged a distilling plant as shots were exchanged for five minutes. Carrier was killed. others escaped.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Prohibition
Tangipahoa Parish
Amite
Algie Carrier
Pat Needham
J. R. Elliott
Carrier
Well Known Bank Official Dies in Shreveport
Arthur T. Kahn a 54 year old vice president of the Commercial National Life Bank and lifelong Shreveport resident died suddenly from apoplexy last night. He was stricken in the office of W. K. Henderson and died shortly after. He was brother of Leon I. Kahn former Shreveport city commissioner.
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Associated Press
Shreveport
Arthur T. Kahn
Commercial National Life Bank
Kahn
W. K. Henderson
Leon I. Kahn
Not So Rare Ovis Poli Seen In Tibet Expedition
Noted for the Roosevelt era, an American Museum of Natural History expedition reports sighting 33 Ovis Poli in a single afternoon in Tibet and Turkestan. Poli horns and skulls are widespread as natives slaughter them for food.
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New York
Roosevelts
American Museum of Natural History
Tibet
Turkestan
Washington Today in Congress and Committees
Congress meets at noon as naval bill advances in the House. Senate resumes secret talks on the Lausanne treaty. Citizens Committee of One Thousand meets to study a law observance drive.
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Congress
House
Senate
Citizens Committee of One Thousand
Three Men Electrocuted After Last Minute Plea Fails
Three men Edward Heinlen John Devereaux and John McLaughlin aged about 30 were electrocuted at the Massachusetts state prison for a Waltham car barn murder committed Oct 25 1925. Attorneys failed to obtain clemency as witnesses watched and doctors later reported rapid unconsciousness.
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Associated Press
Boston
Edward J. Heinlen
John J. Devereaux
John J. McLaughlin
James H. Ferneau
Waltham
Devereaux
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