Ruston Citizen Shot by Night Watchman on River Bridge
U S Pictney a Ruston resident and Averworth Tie Co. employee was shot in the shoulder by Police Officer Charles F Turbiville while crossing the Monroe River Bridge. Witness Sevier reported three shots after signaling tolls. Local officials launched a court inquiry and Turbiville was suspended pending investigation by the Police Department and City Attorney.
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Bill Lewis
Jim L. Martin
C. H. Lawrence
J. A. Clenton
G. A. Adams
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Lamort Wright
Mr. Pietney
St. Francis Senitorium
Pictney
Mr. Sevier
Little Rock
Averlord Tie Company
Ruston
Sevier
Pietney
Arnold Bernstein
Tuardbiville
R. F E. Heap
The
News- Star
HH. Hl. Russell
Rain totals rise as wet spell lingers in June
The local weather observer reports 1.75 inches of rain in the past 24 hours, bringing June to 6.91 inches and May to 7.89 inches. The area has seen about 15 inches of rain in the last 60 days, with more forecast. The Monroe river gauge sits at 15 feet after a period of little change despite daily precipitation.
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Delta Point
Alexandria
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Investigation closes with no public statement planned
Officer Turbiville arrived at Police Headquarters before noon for a conference with the mayor, inspector, and officials. He said he would speak after meeting with others. Unofficial reports claim Turbiville confronted car occupants on the bridge and attempted to shoot and puncture a gas tank when they did not halt.
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Turbiviile
House Judiciary Committee Approves Prohibition Enforcement Bill
Washington June 27 The House Judiciary Committee votes seventeen to two to report all prohibition enforcement legislation in one general bill with wartime enforcement measures included as part one.
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Associated Press
House Judiciary Committee
European laborers plan general protest over intervention
Southport England June 27 Associated Press reports British French and Italian labor representatives will demonstrate July 20 or 21 to protest Allied intervention in Russia. Arthur Henderson states the move aims to stop Europe from adopting a reactory policy.
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Associated Press
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Europe
Former Crown Prince Still at Residence in Zuyder Zee Island
Six-Crown Prince at Homes The Hague June 27 reports the former crown prince, whose escape had been reported, remained in his residence on Island Wierringen in Zuyder Zee this morning, according to an afternoon announcement.
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Butler Charged With Shot Hog Belonging to Neighbor
Fred Butler, colored, a Bosco area tiller, was arrested Thursday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff L. Roper on a warrant charging him with shooting a show pig valued at $50 belonging to Ez Danzie, a colored neighbor, on June 23. The hog reportedly breached Butler's fence and fed on his crops before being shot. Butler remains in jail as rains fall and forage grows.
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Wilson Unable To Annul Day Law Before July
News reports say President Wilson has not revealed plans to end war time prohibition and officials offer no consensus. Some believe he lacks authority until war ends, while the Justice Department plans to enforce prohibition despite unresolved policy.
Henry F Brown Dies in San Antonio
Monroe friends report the death of Henry F Brown in San Antonio Texas where he had moved seeking health. He was the eldest son of Mrs D C Brown and a nephew of W H Faulk of Monroe once linked with the drug business. His sisters Mrs Birdie Curtiroe and Mrs Sallie El Annié Brown of Chicago survive along with his mother.
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Ex Kaiser to Return to Germany Amid Entente Pressure
Stuttgart dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm II plans to return to Germany soon from Holland. The Baris Zeitung cites a cautious German reapproval of his return, citing his high stakes and continued influence as European tensions rise.
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Entente
Holland
Stuttgart
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Euest
Chamber Commerce Plans Celebration For Big Launch
The chamber holds a preliminary meeting this morning to organize a formal celebration. Staff decide on a strict business approach and aim to launch on schedule. Hemstitching and related work advertised by Mrs Grace E Allen at Magnolia Inn.
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Grace E. Allen
Magnolia Inn
Will War Time Day Law Go Into Effect on July 1
The paper surveys whether wartime prohibition will take effect next Tuesday if the peace treaty is not signed by then. It notes dealers in Monroe expect possible postponement and that constitutional prohibition would begin January 16, with a six month grace to dispose of stocks. It cites revenue figures and statements from sources in Washington and Bryan, concluding the issue hinges on treaty signing and presidential action.
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Wilson
Washington
Germany
United States
William J. Bryan
Robbed, Jailed, and Fined Visitor Raps Monroe Police
A visitor recalling an arrest in Monroe Louisiana on May 27 asks why police arrest drunks while allowing alcohol sales. He describes theft of letters three dollars glasses and baggage, two days in jail with little food, and criticizes prohibition enforcement and local justice. He cites Patrick Henry and calls for return of stolen property.
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Glenmora
News-Star
Society For the
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George the Third
Patrick Henry
Terra Frma
Victory Celebration Plans Amid Rainy July 4 Delays
Paris and Monroe report on Fourth of July events with $10 000 budgets for victory celebrations. Officials announce plans for a peace signing at 3 pm Saturday in Paris while Germany's internal crisis and postwar tensions loom. Forecasts warn of rain affecting the big parade and civic ceremonies as organizers weigh delays and homecomings.
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Dispatches
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May Sign Peace Treaty Saturday
Word of signing the peace treaty circulated as officials prepare for a 2 p.m. Saturday ceremony. President Wilson would depart for Brest and sail to the United States at noon Sunday if the signing proceeds as planned.
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