One Dead Five Hurt in Auto Accident Near Monroe
Victor Smith died at the scene when his Cadillac turned over after a high speed collision on Bellard Road two miles east of Monroe. Five other passengers were injured, including Theo Presieu, Miss Theg Prelieu, Miss Doll Prelieu, Ruth Williams, and R L Prophit Jr. The crash followed a pursuit with Morgen George’s car, and Smith’s body lies at Elk’s Lodge awaiting burial in Sterlington. Sugar Bros Co. worker injured in a separate run‑away incident on Second and Jefferson Streets.
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Victor Smith
Bellard Road
Monroe
Theg Prelieu
Atlanta
R. L. Prophit, Jr
Ruth Williams
Logtown
Doll Prelieu
H. P. Decker
Newburg
New York
Theo Presieu
Mr. Smith
Morgan George
Smith
Hurt in Runaway Accident
City salesman A. J. Page sustained injuries in a runaway accident. The incident details remain sparse in the readable text.
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A. J. Page
Wilson Aims to Reconcile Differences on Currency Bill
President Wilson met with lawmakers to bridge Democratic rifts over the currency bill. Representative Wingo of Arkansas opposed parts of the measure but expressed faith Democrats will unite on some currency legislation. Senate polling shows 47 senators favor action in the extra session.
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Washington
Wilson
Wingo
Arkansas
Senate
Sixty Second-Term Convicts Move to Auburn Prison
Ossining July 25. Sixty second term convicts, the dregs of New York criminals, were taken by train to Auburn. The inmates, heavily handcuffed and shackled, were guarded by many guards and a militia company stood by in case of outbreak as a thousand convicts raved in their cells.
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Ossining
New York
Auburn
Biloxi Man Dies Surfside After Boat Rescue Effort
J Oppenheim a Biloxi traveling salesman perished off the Biloxi coast while assisting his wife near a launch during a storm. A fierce wind and rain broke the boat’s anchor and dragged the craft ashore as rescuers sought help. His body was not recovered for about an hour.
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Biloxi
Miss
J. Oppenheim
Benachie Avenue
Oppenheim
Husband Drowns While Swimmer Tries to Reach Shore
Mrs Oppenheim begged him to quit, a strong swimmer, he failed to reach shallow water and vanished mid water. W W Baltar and helpers pulled her ashore and later found the man’s body near Ed Suter’s pier after a seining effort.
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Ed Suter
W. W. Baltar
Ambassador Wilson Arrives From Mexico En Route to Washington
New York report says Ambassador Wilson reached the city this morning from Mexico and is expected to reach Washington tonight.
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New York
Wilson
Mexico
Washington
Tragic Accident Claims 11 Year Old In Roanoke
In Roanoke Virginia on July 24 Thelma Fultz 11 was killed when a playmate seven fired a pistol taken from a dresser in the Fultz home The incident occurred during a child’s game in a case of accidental gunfire. Washington July 25 Representative Clark of Florida introduced a concurrent resolution reaffirming the Monroe Doctrine and targeting groups unable to assimilate with the Caucasian race.
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Roanoke
Thelma Fultz
Fultz
Washington
Clark
Florida
Tennessee Would Match 21 Cent Rail Rate If Alabama Acts
Nashville July 25 Chairman Faloe of the State Railroad Commission said Tennessee would follow Alabama and cut passenger rates to 21 cents if the federal decision permits it. The move would align with an agreement between Tennessee and several railroads.
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Nashville
Faloe
State Railroad Commission
Alabama
Tennessee
Formally Declines 10 Dismiss Suit In Tensas Land Case
New Orleans July 25 Attorney-General Pleasant formally notifies J W Summerlin secretary of the Tensas Basin Levee Board that he will not dismiss the compromise between the board and the Tensas Delta Land Company and will press the suit when called. The land company’s counsel may move to dismiss due to the AG’s refusal. Pleasant says dismissal would require a governor order.
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New Orleans
Tensas
Pleasant
J. W. Summerlin
Tensas Basin Levee Board
Tensas Delta Land Company
Tensay Bonya
Levee Board
Land Corporation
Colonel Pleasant
Daily States
J. W. Brown
Memphis
Brown
Wesley Smith
Tensas Board
J. W. Simms
Simms
James W. Brown
Brownsville
Tenn
John P. Parker
Chicago
J. D. Lacey
Lacey
Monroe
St. Lois
Postmaster General Announces Parcel Post Rate Cut
Washington July 25 Postmaster General Burleson said parcel post rate reductions will take effect August 15 despite Senate criticism. The change follows a Senate Post Office Committee review in which Burleson testified. Chairman Clark of the Interstate Commerce Committee said Burleson has full power to implement the changes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senatoria
Burleson
Senate Postofice Committee
Clark
Interstate Commerce Committee
Telegrams in Tensas deal motivate money flow
Telegrams in Tensas reportedly moved funds through Brown to assist a party, with phrases indicating the money was sent to help along a political or personal objective. Details remain fragmentary from the OCR, but the wording suggests coordinated messages and a payment chain.
Lacey Agents Letter and Ruston Telegrams In dispute
A convoluted exchange from 1898 involves J D Lacey of Grand Rapids and J W Brown of Memphis with Ruston and New Orleans ties. Telegrams claim negotiations to close a deal under 10 000 dollars less via partial cash payments while various parties remain offered.
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Lacey
Ruston
Brown
J. D. Lacey
Warwick
Grand Rapids
Mich
J. W. Brown
Queen Maria Christina Celebrates 55th Birthday in Spain
Madrid marks Queen Maria Christina birthday as a general holiday amid widespread admiration. The queen, who guided Spain during the seventeen years after her husband’s death until her son’s majority, is held in high esteem by all classes.
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Spain
Madrid
Maria Christina
Louisiana Baptist State Convention Reaches High Water Mark
Monroe Louisiana July 26 The Louisiana Baptist State Convention reports rapid progress driven by the Young People’s Union Sunday school and women’s auxiliaries with thousands of children and hundreds of adults touched by church influence. Dr E B Morris president of the National Baptist Convention electrifies attendees urging support for black church work and a Nashville visit.
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Monroe
BY. P. U
W. MM. Taylor
Baton Rouge
EB. C. Morris
National Baptist Convention
Morris
Nashville
H. B. N. Brown
P. B. Lewis
Gibsland
E. D. Sims
New Orleans
J. H. Henderson
Hot Springs
Ark
Mosley
Pine Bluff
Bruner and Halligan Sentenced to Sixty Days in Jail
Baton Rouge July 25. Bruner and Halligan begin sixty day jail terms after pleading guilty to slander against Prof. W R Dodson. Governor Hall may grant a reprieve. the pair also face $200 fines and court costs around $500. District Attorney Holcombe defends the prosecution and notes additional informations remain.
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Bruner
Halligan
Prof. Dodson
Hall
Associated Pree Batonac
E. 0
Brauner
J. K. Halligan
W. R. Dodson
Two Accused Men Enter Guilty Plea in Libel Case
Baton Rouge July 25 Dr W R Dodson director of the State Experiment Station was exonerated in his conduct. Bruner commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration and Halligan former state chemist each pleaded guilty to libeling his name and character. They were fined $200 and jailed sixty days with thirty more days if the fines not paid. McClendon defense witness testified Dodson had not grafted a cent.
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Baton Rouge
Hall
Bunot
Bruner
Hauner
Halligan
Holcombe
Drunot
Brunet
Pr. Dodson
State University
Brauner
State Board of Pardong
Juner
W. R. Dodson
State Experiment Station
Co. Bruner
KB. McClendon
Dr. Dodson
Justn Daspit
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Sugar Bros. Co
Second
Jefferson Streets
AETNA
MO. E. Gibbs
Aetna Life Ins. Co
Tip Bohn
Guy Green
Charles Cazeaux
George Seidale
Lucky
Tensas Delta Land Co
Wood Beal
Louisiana
Louisiana Baptist State Convention
Mr. Benner
Mr. Bruner
Frelligan
Mr. Pruner
Rm. C. Breiner
Hm O. Bruner
Hilligan
Pon
W. RR. Dodson
James EB. Halligan
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