Mexican sentiment shifts toward independent leader amid policy confusion
The Mexican governor cites rising support for an independent leader over Obregon and De la Huerta as a major political issue. U.S. policy, including neutrality acts and arms sales, adds to the confusion as Hughes’ stance remains unclear. Separately, wrecks near Millhaven and New Albany prompt remarks on improved safety due to steel coaches. Senator Copeland proposes a federal tax on pistols and silencers to curb crime, arguing manufacture should be taxed out of existence while rifles meet ordinary needs.
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Mexico
Obregon
de la Huerta
Shiftire
United States
Hughes
Copeland
Congress
Bill Aimed at Oil Waste in Smackover Territory
Northeast Louisiana sponsor Congressman Riley J Wilson prepares a federal bill to stop oil waste polluting navigable rivers including the Ouachita. Monroe and chamber groups press for action citing health risks and regional water supply concerns. The measure would empower the Interior Department to set rules and enforce penalties through federal courts.
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Riley J. Wilson
Fifth Congressional District
United States
Monroe
Wilson
Louisiana
Fifth Congressional
Ouachita River
Smackover
Ark
Doorado
Ouachita
Arkansas
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Bureau of Mines
United State Court
Senate
House of
District of Columbia
Canal Zone
Abolish the pistol or tax it, says Ouachita Klan memo
The writer argues against pistols, urging prohibition or heavy taxation to reduce robberies. A telegram from Hamp Moore claims Klan influence seeks Bouanchaud’s votes, while noting the Klan’s opaque stance and alleged engagement with candidates.
Wisdom Lies in Knowing Not What Days But Living Brings
A poetic meditation on the rise of weather and time and the limits of human wisdom. The speaker notes that days unfold in sequence and insight lies not in foreseeing days but in living each moment.
Revolutionists Demand 400000 From Mexican Petroleum Firm
In Tampico rebels threaten to destroy refiners storage tanks and other property unless the Mexican Petroleum Co pays 400000. Edward L. Doheny, president of the firm, arrived from the Pacific coast with other delegates.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Mexican Petroleum Company
Tampico
Times-Picayune
Edward L. Doheny
Pacific Coast
Married Heiress Weds Austrian Cavalryman Count
The marriage unites Millicent Rogers heiress daughter of Colonel and Mrs Henry Huddleston Rogers with Count Ludwig Salm von Hoogstraden a former Austrian cavalry officer in a high society union noted in society pages.
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Ludwig Salm von Hoogstraden
Millicent Rogers
Henry Huddleston Rogers
Northwest cold wave spreads to South and Eastward
Washington January 21 The northwestern cold wave has spread eastward and southward. By morning all districts east of the Mississippi and the southern states were under its influence. Temperatures moderated in the northwest while rains occurred in the South Atlantic and East Gulf states. Tonight and Tuesday generally fair weather is forecast with freezing temperatures extending to central Florida. Temperatures rise Tuesday in the lower Lake region, Ohio Valley, Tennessee and East Gulf states.
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Washington
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Atlantic States
Florida
Lower Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Two Young Women and Youth Die from Cold in Arkansas Auto
In Arkansas near Conway on Vilonia Pike a car containing Miss Annie Mae Bailey Miss Corey Woods and Ernest Mann was found frozen dead in mud ruts. Fred Wallack of Little Rock staggered out of the vehicle in a dazed state and reported they had left North Little Rock to drive to Conway.
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Little Rock
Ark
Vilonia Pike
Conway
Fred Wallack
Wallock
Annie Mae Bailey
North Little Rock
Corey Woods
Ernest Mann
Louisiana Cold Snap Grips New Orleans and State
New Orleans reports a sharp cold spell with temperatures dropping from 40 degrees at Sunday noon to about 20 degrees by 7 a m. Other cities show low readings including Monroe 21 Baton Rouge 25 Alexandria 23 Lake Charles 26 and Shreveport 22 as residents shiver through the frosty morning.
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New Orleans
Monroe
Baton Rouge
Alexandria
Lake Charles
Shreveport
Senator Fall Will Not Make Sea Voyage
NEW ORLEANS Jan 21 Albert Fall former secretary of the interior declares he has no plan to sail until the senate committee probing the Teapot Dome reserve finishes its work He says he would like to travel by sea but not while the committee is in session He arrived in New Orleans last week and now has not set a departure date
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New Orleans
Albert Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve
Fall
Lee Christmas Dies in New Orleans After Long Illness
General Lee Christmas a noted soldier of fortune died in New Orleans today after a prolonged illness. His career and exploits have been widely reported, marking the end of a colorful era in military adventures and the world of irregular warfare.
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Lee Christmas
Associated
New Orleans
Fuqua Plans Second Run For Governor in Louisiana
Preparations for a strenuous four week campaign for Henry Fuqua were finalized at state headquarters in the Hotel Roosevelt New Orleans. Augustus G. Williams and Francia Williams, backing Huey P. Long’s organization, dismissed any chance of Bouanchaud entering a second race and signaled no immediate move. Bouanchaud workers in New Orleans lingered for a possible announcement.
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New Orleans
Henry Fuqua
Hotel
Roosevelt
Baton Rouge
Augustus G. Williams
Huey P. Long
Regular
Francia Williams
Long
Pointe Coupee
Bouanehaud
Seven Firemen Die in Oil Tank Fire
Seven Pittsburg firemen were drowned while fighting a oil tank blaze at the Atlantic Refining plant on Butler street. Two captains and five hosemen lost their lives. bodies recovered after the fire was controlled and monetary loss not estimated.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
Butler Street
Atlantic Refining Company
Supreme Court Dismisses Tangipahoa Murder Case
The U S Supreme Court dismissed for want of jurisdiction the appeal by Joseph Rini Joseph Gighio Andrea Lamentia Roy Leona Joseph Bocchio and Natali Deamore challenging their death sentence for the murder of Dallas Calmes in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Joseph Rini
Joseph Gighio
Andrea Lamentia
Roy Leona
Joseph Bocchio
Natali Deamore
Dallas Calmes
Tangipahoa
Louisiana
Freezing Weather Extends South to Central Florida
A new cold wave moves southeast from Alaska bringing frigid conditions. Temperatures drop to near zero in the north and midwest with further moderation ahead. the system reaches Atlantic states and freezes as far south as central Florida tonight.
Milburn Miles Dies After Truck Accident in West Monroe
Milburn Miles aged 15 of West Monroe died from internal injuries after being dragged under a heavy lumber truck on the riverfront. No blame attached to driver Monroe Bluford of Williams Lumber Co. The incident occurred Saturday morning. Miles died at St. Francis sanitarium and was buried in Urania near Tullos.
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Milburn Miles
W. T. Miles
West Monroe
West Side
River Front
St. Francis Sanitarium
Urania
Tullos
Monroe Bluford
Williams Lumber Company
J. Q. Graves
Mitchell’s Lane
Georgia Tucker School
Monroe
Rail Derailment Injures Three Near Millhaven
Five coaches of the V S P passenger train No 11 derailed about a mile west of Millhaven after a broken rail. Three Negroes injured and others shocked but uninjured. Diner car intact due to steel construction. Passengers moved to a special and rerouted to Shreveport. track cleared by morning for No 12.
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Millhaven
Tornun
Shreveport
No. 12
Train Derailed Near Rigolets No Injuries Reported
Louisville and Nashville local No. 12 derailed near Rigolets La while traveling at about fifty miles an hour, splitting a switch and overturning engine, tender, and baggage car. Two coaches partly telescoped but no injuries. Engineer Manning Blaze and fireman escaped after leaping clear as track damage delayed traffic several hours. A New Orleans special train was sent to clear the line.
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New Orleans
Jar
Louisville and Nashville
Ocean Springs
Mississippi
New Orlea
Rigolets
Here
Manning Blaze
Megro
Federal Executives in Business Meeting Study Efficiency
Federal executives led by President Coolidge and Budget Director Lord gather for the sixth session of the business organization of the government. They plan future steps and call for curbing expenditures to ease taxpayer burden amid tax rate revisions by the Ways and Means Committee after hearings.
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Washington
Coolidge
Lord
Budget Bureau
Harding
American troop train passes over Texas territory
Washington January 21 Rear Admiral Magruder reported to the navy department that the rebel blockade of Tampico port has been postponed until month’s end. He delivered his message aboard the cruiser Richmond and did not disclose the information source, easing Washington’s Tampico tension.
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Washington
Tampico
Magruder
Navy Department
Richmond
State Department
Mexican Federal Troops Move Through El Paso in Special Train
A special train carrying about 1,500 Mexican federal troops passed through El Paso at 6:45 a.m. on January 21 and was routed to Juarez. The force traveled from Western Mexico via Naco, Arizona, heading for interior Mexico.
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Associated Pree
EL Paso
Texas
Juarez
Mexico
Naco
Ariz
Wittber
Government Coping With Postwar Gesture in Mexico Crisis
Washington authorities report eased unease after eight battleships assembled off Vera Cruz under Rear Admiral Magruder aboard the fast cruiser Richmond. The move signals American readiness amid the Mexican situation and follows recent war gesture from the government.
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Washington
Vera Crus
Capitol
Magruder
Richmond
Sentiment in Mexico Shifts Toward Independent Leader
The New Orleans Times Picayune reports sentiment in Mexico moves away from Obregon and de la Huerta toward General Antonio Flores governor of Sinaloa. The private oil company source notes investigations since the de la Huerta insurrection reveal limited fighting with only a single clash where rebels ambushed federal troops.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Obregon
Odolfo de la Huerta
Feader
Antonio Flores
Sinaloa
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Vera Cruz
U. S. Cruiser Richmond Arrives Off Tampico
The American cruiser Richmond has reached Tampico to safeguard U S interests as de la Huerta rebels attempt a blockade. Her commander is believed to hold broad powers to protect American commerce and general interests from blockading forces.
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Washington
Richmond
Tampico
de la Huerta
Great Britain poised for new government after no confidence
London January 21 Associated Press reports the passage of the no confidence motion in the house signals the end of what observers call the last purely Conservative government in Britain. Prime Minister Baldwin Lloyd George and Ramsay are among speakers as debates close and a new era in British politics begins under a tougher tone from the premier.
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Associated Press
London
Great Brilian
Baldwin
D Lloyd George
Ramsay
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