Driver Implicates Bastrop Ahead of Kidnap Raid
Open hearing in Morehouse investigates the Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards kidnapping and deaths. Robert Lee Harkness testified he once suspected three hooded men, then recanted. Smith Stevenson described Bastrop as calm during August 24 kidnapping day with a parade of visitors.
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Bastrop
Robert Lee Harkness
Collinston
Louisiana
Watt Daniels
Thomas Richards
Harkneess
Daniels
Richards
Morehouse
Associated Press
Smith Stevenson
T. F. Richards
J. L. Daniels
Davenport
W. C. Andrews
Stevenson
Andrews
Hooded Clansmen Face Open Hearing in Morehouse Kidnap Probe
In Bastrop and Morehouse Parish a probe into the Daniels and Richards kidnapping and killings advances with testimony from self described K K K members about a Bastrop gathering on the night of the abductions. State attorneys prepare to question A V Cece and others as about a plot to attack Mer Rouge residents.
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Bastrop
Morehouse Parish
Watt Daniels
Thomas Richards
Mer Rouge
A. V. Cece
Daniels
Richards
Morehouse
Cumberland Telephone accepts PSC order cutting Louisiana rates
New Orleans January 16 The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company accepted the Louisiana Public Service Commission order reducing state rates 50 to 100 percent and directing a refund of more than 400000 plus an assurance of multi million dollar state building investments. Huey P Long hailed the decision as a state victory, with further hearings set for March 1 and broader rate reductions across 85 exchanges. Kansas City January 16 An official statement from American Hereford Association predicts 1923 will be a good year for beef steak producers in the United States.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Louisiana Public Service Commission
Public Service Commission
Shreveport
Alexandria
Baton Rouge
Lake Charles
Monroe
Crowley
Lafayette
Bogalusa
New Iberia
Huey P. Long
Shrevepor
Francis Williams
Louisiana
Cumberland Telephone Company
Kansas City
America
American Hereford Ags
Goose Creek Floggings Prompt Grand Jury Action
Goose Creek residents involved in flogging Mrs. R. H. Harrison and R. A. Armand are identified and will face justice. Harris County grand jury reopens investigation, with two arrests anticipated. Armand remains hospitalized. Harrison testified as sheriff T. Binford moves to present full information. The oil town of 7000 seeks to contain unrest amid Klan tensions and recent community clean up.
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Associated Presa Houston
R. H. Harrison
R. A. Armand
T. Binford
Harris County Grand Jury
Alo
Harrison
Armand
C. W. Robinson
Goose Creek
Harrison mayor asks for troops as unrest grips town
Harrison Ark January 16 Mayor J L Clare announced he asked Governor McRae for troops to aid the town after reports circulated that a citizens committee would depart tonight. The mayor said the city council and mayor were not asked to resign, and all police officers were ordered to leave by nightfall.
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Harrison
Ark
J. L. Clare
McRae
Citizens’ Committee
Clute
Five union miners on trial for Herrin riots
Marion Illinois prosecutors predicted completion of its rebuttal today as more than 50 witnesses testified. The defense had rested yesterday as authorities pursue murder charges in the Herrin riot case. Athens Greece faces typhus smallpox and cholera outbreaks in refugee centers with new admissions from Asia Minor halted.
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Marion
Herrin
Athens
Greece
Asia Minor
Jazz Clothing to be Given Razzle Dazzle by Band of Experts
Cincinnati reports the International Association of Clothing Designers opens a three day meeting amid a push to curb the jazz look in men’s suits led by Irving I. Frankel. He criticizes torero trousers waistless coats and button profusions as unfashionable.
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Cincinnati
International Association of Clothing Designers
Irving I. Frankel
Cincinnati Club of Clothing Designers
International Association
French Cavalry Advances as Portmund Outposts Fall
French cavalry pushed toward Dortmund and moved on Portmund outposts by noon. Berlin and Paris clash over reparations as Duesseldorf talks fail to yield quick terms. Degoutte warns authorities and threatens penalties for any disruption to normal business.
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Duesseldorf
Ruhr
Belgium
France
Degoutte
Germany
Stinnes
Herr Stinnes
Bochum
Dartmount
Berlin
M. Cost
General Degoutte
Threat Triggers Panic in Berlin Over French Move
A Central News report from Berlin says a French threat to arrest German coal directors in the Ruhr Valley caused panic in the German capital. The Berlin stock exchange showed the dollar at about 18,000 marks this afternoon.
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London
Rhur
Berlin
Influenza Epidemic Spreads Among Troops and Civilians
A mild influenza epidemic has broken out among American troops and the civilian population in Colibaz on January 16. Initial reports indicate widespread but moderate illness with precautionary measures underway.
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Colibaz
Special Policeman Denies Klan Membership in Bastrop Kidnapping Case
Bastrop January 16 special policeman Smith Stevenson testified in an open hearing into masked kidnapping depredations. He denied seeing anyone point out the two alleged suspects and acknowledged being a Klansman. He recalled Captain Skipwith visiting the Bastrop hardware store but could not confirm other details of the night August 24.
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Associated Press
Bastrop
Smith Stevenson
Watt Daniels
Thomas Richards
George Seth Guion
Stevenson
Thomas Hardware Store
Mer Rouge
Daniels and Richards
Captain Skipwith
Skipwith
Parker commended by Texas Senate for anti hooded mob efforts
The Texas Senate adopted an 18 to 8 resolution commending Governor John M. Parker of Louisiana for actions against hooded mobs and masked political organizations. The resolution praised his law enforcement efforts and approved his actions.
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Associated Prew
Austin
John M. Parker
Louisiana
Texas Senate
Monroe Welcomes Cotton Co-op Delegation At Hotel
Monroe Chamber hosts representatives from 30 cotton parishes as the Louisiana Cotton Co oper ative Marketing Association forms a permanent body. Mayor Bernstein touts Monroe as ideal headquarters on the Ouachita with strong transport links and growth prospects, predicting a population rise to 50 000 to 60 000 in five years.
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Monroe
Louisiana Cotton Co-operative Marketing Association
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Rotary, Kiwanis and
Lions Clubs
Louisiana
The
Future Association
Ouachita
Arnold Bernstein
Cotton Co-operative Marketing Association
Louisiana Ecotton Belt
Bernstein
Bome
Shreveport
Bernsteig
Goodyear Rubber Co
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G. W. Walker
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O. N. McGowsh
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