Colonel Pleasant Denies 1942 Gunmen Claim in Shreveport
In Shreveport on January 22 Colonel Pleasant debunked a New Orleans report claiming he commanded gunmen to drive labor from the city in 1942. He said the Alexandria speech described depredations during a strike, not an anti union raid, and that seven-company mobilization was for public safety, not to target unions.
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Governor Urges Donations for Jewish Relief Worldwide
Harrisburg Pa Jan 21 Governor rumbarrh issued a proclamation calling Pennsylvanians to set aside Thursday Jan 27 to donate for relief of Jewish people in countries at war.
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Rumbarrh
Pennaylvania
Escaped Convicts Loot Arkansas Depot
Escaped inmates from Cummings state penal farm robbed a Mos cow depot near Cummings, seizing weapons shipped to a local hardware store. Guards tightened searches for the group, with orders to shoot on sight if weapons are found. Blackie Williams and Charley Owens identified as murderers among the escapees.
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Pleasant Will Carry Seventh Colonel Name
Pleasant expresses strong confidence but remains cautious about the upcoming seventh campaign. He emphasizes discipline and preparation while noting uncertainties in the current strategic landscape and potential countermoves from adversaries.
Caffery 10 Rescue Barret Supporters in Lake Charles
A Shreveport Times special from New Orleans on January 21 reports two days left in the Democratic primary. Col Pleasant and Harret rally supporters in Rapides Natchitoches and Calcasieu while Barret vies in St Mary Terrebonne parishes. Claims of internal party disorder and a Parker demonstration are denied. Edits and quotes reflect Lake Charles as a focal point with Calcasieu battle lines forming.
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Plan for continental army gains support in Senate hearing
Major General Scott and Major General Bliss endorsed a continental army plan before the Senate military committee. They urged a reserve corps of commissioned officers and enlisted mechanics, telegraph operators, drivers, and railway workers, while noting feasibility limits and funding needs for a larger regular army.
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House Committee
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Cold wave eases flood misery across northern Knoix
Associated Press report from Chicago dated Jan 22 notes a spreading cold wave offering relief from floods in Knoix and nearby states. Thousands remain homeless as property damage runs into hundreds of thousands. Water pollution threatens epidemics. farms in Fox, Des plains, Rock valleys submerged. Joliet, Aurora and another city endure heavy losses.
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Chicago Bandit Escapes With Money
A bandit accompanied by a woman robbed the jouralist agency of Thomas A. Cook & Sons in downtown Chicago. He wounded the cashier and killed a man, escaping with 800 dollars as crowds filled the streets. The woman ordered a taxicab. John McCabe, a taxi driver, drove them to 15 East.
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Mystery surrounds big steamer fire
New York January 22 mystery surrounds the blaze aboard the Norwegian freighter Sygna which returned today after sailing yesterday for Archangel with a large cargo to the Russian government. Agents say no munitions were aboard and no origin for the fire is known though it is believed under control.
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Jews of Middle West Organize Conference
A Chicago conference tomorrow will unite Jewish organizations from Illinois Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin to discuss world problems of the Jews and to organize a global movement aimed at gaining recognition at the peace congress. Jewish leaders prepare for the event as they push for inclusion of all peoples in war settlement talks.
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Grant Addresses Voters In Sheriff Campaign
Arthur Grant, candidate for sheriff, says it was not his intention to offend anyone. He has seen most voters and will try to meet those he missed before Tuesday. He urges support from those he has not yet seen.
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Tense Mexican War Feud Deepens After U S Rancher Killing
El Paso reports detail the killing of Hert Akers of Ysleta Texas by Mexican cattle rustler Bernardo Duran at San Lorenzo Chihuahua. Douglas Downs and Mexican police pursued thieves. Akers shot in the back amid a wider anti American conspiracy discussed at a Cordoba convention. Carranza officials vow punishment and urge Americans to leave unsafe northern Mexico. Villa partisans claim he and hundreds are safe in the Tarahumara mountains while Carranza denies a Parral attack and other rumors.
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Rebels Move Northward in Yunnan After Local Victory
January dispatch from Peking reports Chinese rebels in Yunnan province defeating government troops and advancing north. The meeting convened amid uncertain details, with delegates arriving after a multi day session. Officials express no clear sign of unified action or confirmed funding for a larger revolt. Nearby El Paso advices note reports of eighteen bandits captured near Chihuahua.
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Unconfirmed Report on Santa Ysabel Murders Executions
Officials in the department and Mexican embassy remained doubtful about a claim that Villa had been captured and that executions were to occur today. No confirmation reached from any source, and hope for the report faded.
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Train Hit By Massive Snowslide Near Corea Station
The Cascade Limited of the Great Northern railroad was struck by a huge snowslide on the west slope of the Cascades near Corea station. The dining car and day coach slid 300 feet down the embankment. Several people were killed or injured. seven bodies were reported recovered by the afternoon.
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President Wilson Plan Endorsed by Security League
Washington Jan 22 A letter on military conditions by Ex-Secretary Root and an address by Ex-Secretary of War Henry Stimson endorsed the administration's continental army plan at the National Security League's final session. Stimson urged compulsory universal military service as the defense solution while Root backed Garrison's view that the national guard cannot be relied on for army expansion.
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Separate peace talk surfaces in German Belgium talks
London reports Balkan focus with Montenegro and Greece in view. Berlin notes obstacles in negotiations while Montenegro refuses to lay down arms. Petrograd claims Turkish setbacks near Erzerum as fronts remain uncertain amid bombardment at Portolagos.
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England bars neutrals from Fort William canals
Washington reports the state department was advised that England has prohibited neutral vessels from entering the Iverness and Caledonian canals at Fort William, signaling a new restriction affecting maritime traffic.
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State Department
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Florence Cudahy Weds Vaughan Spalding in Chicago Society Wedding
The marriage of Miss Florence Cudahy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Cudahy, to Vaughan Spalding occurred today at Paulist Church on Wabash Avenue. A reception at the bridegroom's parents home followed the ceremony, drawing many invited guests as a major social event of the season.
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