CLASH IN LABOR ROW INVOLVES J P PARKER ATTACK
J P Parker reports an assault by a carpenter during a labor dispute. Appedavet confirms the incident and ongoing tensions between workers and craft trades.
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29 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1918
Page
1
Labor Dispute Leads to Conspiracy Charges
Conspiracy charges filed against KR Cassidy S H Awl and Eugene Brazier stem from affidavits by non union plumber M R Harrelson. Awl also faces assault with a dangerous weapon charge, while John P Parker and L E Brazier face assault charges related to the open shop dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Cassidy
S. H. AW
Eugene Blazier
Labor Counsell
Quven
KR. Cassidy
S. H. Awl
Monroe Labor Council
Eugene Brazier
M. R. Harrelson
Ben C. Dawkins
Charles Schulze
M. R. Harlelson
John P. Parker
Citizens’ Committee
L. E. Brazier
Parcer
Conspiracy Charge Tied to Union Labor Troubles
The conspiracy charge against Cassidy Awl and Blazier parallels a Missouri Pacific Railway labor case where several workers were indicted but not yet tried. Sheriff reports today allege the affidavit accuses conspiracy to drive citizens from lawful premises by threats. Judge Dawkins set bond at 500 dollars for Cassidy Anl and Blazier. The alleged trouble followed at Mrs. J. H. McCormick's new Louisville avenue residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Cassidy
Awl
Blazier
Missouri Pacific Railway
Sheriff’s Office
Dawkins
Anl
J. H. McCormick
Louisville Avenue
Cassidy
Descending Ice Gorges Sweep River Fleet From Moorings
The incoming ice gorges in the Tennessee and Ohio rivers swept winter packets and other craft from their moorings at Paducah and down the Ohio, with pleas for help heard from persons stranded on ice bound vessels along several river points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Aducah
Tennessee andOhio
Ohio River
Paducah
Explosion and Fire Destroy Marquette Refinery
An explosion followed by a fire leveled the Pioneer Iron Furnace Co alcohol refinery and condensers in Marquette Michigan causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Officials report no deaths and police suspect arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Marquette
Mich
Pioneer Iron Furnace Co
Peace Talks Resume Amid Imperial Tone in German Terms
Delegates resume peace negotiations as concerns rise over imperialist rhetoric in Germany. Critics urge concessions and clear terms to avert wider conflict while outlining demands on territorial and economic issues.
Bolsheviki Deny Peace Conference Departure
Petrograd reports Bolsheviki leaders Trotzky and Kameneff left for Brest Litovsk to resume talks with the Central Powers. The Congress of Councils backs the delegation but warns of imperialistic terms and states the government should continue negotiations. Kameneff reportedly heads to Stockholm per another dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PY Ean
Petrograd
Leon Trotzky
M. Kameteff
Brest-Litovsk
Congress of Councils of Workmen’s
Trotzky
London
Kamenoffara
Brest- Litovsk
Kameneff
Stockholm
Parish
West Monroe Lot Sale Announced by Mrs Eby
Weather permitting the sale starts at 10 A M in Southern Addition opposite Dr T L Hood's residence. Ten lots near the school and rest in Northern Addition will be offered. Lots priced from 100 to 400 plus up to 1000 in value, terms negotiable, Liberty bonds accepted, information by phone 699.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Monroe
T. L. Hood
C. A. Eby
Mr. Robt. Blanks
Mass Meeting to Plan Monroe Commission Form of Government
Monroe residents are urged to attend a Monday afternoon mass meeting at City Hall to discuss a commission form of government. The Chamber of Commerce and Citizens’ Committee will invite public input and draft a proposed charter for public review and criticism before final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Chamber of Commerces Committee of Five
Citizens’ Committee
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Commission
Council Chamber
Burton H. Wolf
LA. N. Larche
A. V. Miller
G. G. Weaks
Chamber of Commerce Commtee
Joe Amman
J. T. Byant
Percy Sandel
F. G. Hudson Jr
G. T P. Cross
E. N. Faulk
T. E. Flowrnoy
Judson W. Smith
Chamber of Commerce Commission
Gravel Hauling Woes Prompt Rail and Road Delays
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce urges Secretary McAdoo to revoke existing priority orders and allow railcars to move gravel for road construction. Louisiana officials report weather and truck access issues hinder gravel transport and road work. Separate dispatch notes expedited federal aid for seven miles of Bustos area highway, funded 50 percent by the feds. Ouachita Parish projects lack federal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Ms Adoo
United States
Monroe Chamber of Commerce
Fordyce Kimball
New Orleans
S. and P
Cross
Chamber of Commere
McAdoo
R. P. Boyd
Parish
Boyd
Calhoun
Washington
Duncan Huie
Louisiana
Mr. Bute
Bustos Lincoln Parish
Ouachita Parish
Road aid plans eyed for local project
Contracts were let before current federal highway aid plan took effect but future U S government aid may be secured for a local road project likely tied to West Rice road improvement plans once they materialize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
West Rice
Bolsheviki split over peace terms in Petrograd dispatch
London reports Bolshevik leaders split on peace with Germany with a majority opposing peace on German terms and favoring a holy war. The dispatch says the government cannot prosecute the war and a coalition with all Socialist factions is proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petrograd
Senate Committee Sets One-Year Rail Return After War
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee decided to amend the administration railway bill to require the government to relinquish control of railroads within one year after the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Administration
Sale of Liquors also Smokes Stops Monday
Acting on Dr Garfields fuelless day order a citizens committee and Police Inspector Heap ordered saloons to close and sellers of cigars candy and similar items to stop on Mondays. Some grocers and a pharmacy resisted but complied after official notice. Local fuel administrator Flournoy sought a universal ruling. one shoe shop closed while rivals stayed open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Committee
Garfield
Heap
Hean
L. R. Powers
P. Slack
W. E. Allen
Allen's Pharmacy
T. E. Flournoy
Fuel Administration
Flournoy
Allen
Lower
DeSiara
Germans Restless as Internal Strife and Front War Continue
Berlin reports rising unrest among workers and a failed vote of confidence while battles rage on the western front. Italy launched a surprise attack on the Asiago Brenta front, capturing prisoners and seizing heights despite counterattacks as Bolshevik support shifts in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treas
Italy
Asiago
Brenta River
Berlin
Brenta
Oe Feutonic
Bolsheviki
Finland
Roumania
Asiazo
Italians Rally in Balkans Offensive Surprise
Italians launch a mountain assault described as a surprise offensive. Reports mention bold actions and strategic positions on elevated terrain. No casualties or dates specified in readable text.
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