Newark lynching ends raid leader Etherington death
In Newark Ohio July 9 1920 Carl Etherington 22 a blind tiger raider for the State Anti Saloon League was lynched at the Licking County jail after rioting. He was dragged from his cell shot kicked and hanged. The mob also endangered six other dry raiders as deputies lacked power to stop the attack.
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State Anti-Saloon League
Licking County
Etherington
William Howard
Howard
Marine Service
Link
Waybricht
Willisburg
Makher
Long
Willam Lambin
Prayers for Rain Held by Minneapolis Churches
Minneapolis churches held special prayers for rain amid a severe drought. Episcopal readers prayed for moderate showers to sustain crops and honor God. Westminster and Stewart Memorial Presbyterian churches joined in urging divine aid, with pastors stressing practical faith.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Divine Providence
Jesus Christ
Westminster Prebyterian Church
F. Schmidt
C. D. Darling
Stewart Memoria
Presbyterian Church
Fifty Thousand Quit Their Work Raises Labor Demands
In New York 50000 garment and cloak makers including 8000 women walked out under the International Lady Garment Workers Union seeking an eight hour day higher wages and a guarantee that sub contractors pay wages. Union officers warn of possible spread to Chicago Philadelphia and Cleveland if employers sub let work. The city has 1100 factories employing 100000 hands with half organized. Strikers aim to draw non union workers through sympathetic appeal.
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New York
International Lady Garment Workers’ Union
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
First Aerial Treaty Ever Made
Washington reporters say the United States and Mexico may sign the first aerial treaty. Mexico has approved the draft with Ambassador De La Barra leading to State Department submission for approval. The pact would register airships and require boundary landings to meet customs health and immigration rules, with Europe showing interest.
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de la Barra
Knox
State Department
Europe
City council backs ban on Jeffries Johnson fight pictures
The Monroe and West Monroe colored preachers express approval of a council resolution prohibiting fight photos. They sign a joint statement to be presented at the next council meeting.
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Monroe
West Monroe
Ex Champion Seeks Rematch in Black Heavyweight Ring
Former title holder Jim Jeffries plans a return engagement after a hunting trip, aiming for another bout in the Black Heavyweight division. He states intense focus on regaining his former status and staging a decisive fight.
Jeffries Seeks Return Match With Jack Johnson
The Los Angeles dispatch reports Jeffries may demand a return bout within six months of his Reno fight if in peak form. Sam Berger, Jeffries' manager, will comment later as Jeffries remains secluded and plans hunting trips in Southern California. His friends say he would risk everything to prove he can defeat Johnson again.
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New York
Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Los Angeles
Johnson
Reno
California
Jim
Battlig
Nelson
Jeffries Silent on Repeat of Nelson Fight?
Los Angeles July 9. Jeffries declines to discuss another bout with Battling Nelson. The heavyweight champion remains noncommittal as questions about a rematch circulate, with promoters and fans watching for any future move.
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Nelson
Los Angeles
Cal
Noth
Nine Conservation Measures Passed in Louisiana Legislature
Representative Henry E. Hardtner drove nine conservation bills through the Louisiana House aiming to conserve timber oil gas and related resources and to establish a state department and licensing. Key measures include a constitutional amendment for resource licensing a seizure and sale of wild wells a conservation fund a ban on waste and state ownership of water bodies. Continued on page 5.
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Henry E. Hardtner
Urania
la Salle Parish
State Department
Johnson Reticent on Jeffries Return Match
Chicago July 9 Jack Johnson remains reticent about a return bout with Jeffries preferring to pursue vaudeville and glory as the world champion. He has told friends his mind is on vaudeville engagements and he will not discuss fighting now. Also notes a lynching case in Huttig Arkansas and subsequent movements to Rochelle and Monroe.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Johnson
Notable Louisiana Legislation and Reforms Passed
Baton Rouge July 9 brief summary of General Assembly acts. Proposes constitutional amendments to fund Panama Exposition with city taxes and state rates, sets road and veterans pension levies. Includes merging Game and Oyster commissions, conservation bills, resource licensing, parish division, and railroad commission reforms.
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Baton Rouge
General Assembly
New Orleans
Confederate Veterans’ Pension Fund
Louisiana
Department State Conservation
St. Landry
Calcasieu Parishes
Railroad Commission
Shreveport
Red Cross mystery puzzles town as ads spark curiosity
Mysterious red marks appeared on poles across town drawing curiosity and rumors. The News-Star explains the crosses on its eighth page, noting two color printing was challenging but successfully delivered, pleasing readers and advertisers.
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The
News- Star
Byron Breard Dies in Colorado Springs
Byron Breard, who had been in the West for his health, died at 9:30 this morning in Colorado Springs. Mr. D A Breard and Dr G M Snellings left last night for the city. The remains will be brought to Monroe for interment.
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Byron Breard
West
Colorado Springs
Col
D. A. Breard
G. M. Snellings
Monroe
McMillan Listing: No Sale, No Charge Policy
Property owners can list with McMillan for sale with a no sale no charge arrangement. The ad emphasizes risk-free listing and promises standard brokerage support if a sale is completed without upfront fees.
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McMillan
Banking Law BARC Members Block Candidacy for DA
Bankers' association members are ineligible to run for district attorney under new banking law. Legislators associated with BARC face disqualification from DA races. The ruling affects multiple districts and raises questions about eligibility.
Nettles bill faculty and en grossed copy in damage report
Special to News-Star reports on a bill by Young expanding district attorney emoluments to 70 percent of fines under the new law while noting constitutional limits. No current General Assembly member may seek district attorney for the constitutional period, and no parish delegation member from a city court parish can hold the office.
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Leopold
Supreme Court
New Orleans
Oakley, Hope and
Monticello
Ross
Peterman
General Assembly
Trict
Nettles locker bill loses vital phrase in engrossed bill
Baton Rouge notes the Nettles locker bill failed to include a key phrase in the engrossed and enrolled version. The defect came to light in the governor's office, though the original measure was acceptable.
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News-Star
Baton Rouge
Dynamite Bombs Hit Jersey City Trestle Construction
Dynamite bombs placed under a new Lehigh Valley Railroad trestle along the bay shore in Jersey City exploded by time fuses this morning. The blast wrecked part of the structure and shattered many windows. A steel girder was driven through a box car on a nearby siding. The construction company, amid recent labor strife, had recently declared for an open shop.
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New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Bay Shore
Jersey Ciy
Funeral for Walter P. Brownlow Monday in Johnson City
The funeral for Representative Walter P. Brownlow, who died last night, is set for 16 o'clock Monday morning in Johnson City Tennessee. Burial will be at the Soldier's Home in The Circle.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Walter P. Brownlow
Corporation Tax Payments in Washington Revealed
Washington reports total payments on account of the corporation tax amounting to 23811679 dollars with total assessments of 27000000 dollars as of July 8. The figures reflect the tax collection efforts and corporate liability in the period.
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Washington
Bremenhaven sails for Nicaragua to guard German interests
Callao July 9 The German cruiser Bremenhaven arrived today and is sealing preparations to sail for Nicaragua where she will protect German interests.
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Ser Bremenhaven
Nicaragua
Georgia Against Boll Weevil
Georgia warns transportation lines entering the state to avoid handling cotton seed hulls lint or seed from infected regions unless an affidavit from a state entomologist accompanies the shipment. With hulls scarce, Georgia dealers import from other South sections, risking spread of the Mexican boll weevil toward the area before proper steps can be taken.
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Atlanta
Georgia
E. L. Worsham
South
Worsham
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