Political meddling alleged in newspaper purchases in Shreveport
L F Thomas accuses Parker backers of trying to buy support by obtaining the Shreveport Journal and other papers. He cites statements from Harris and Armstrong in Shreveport, Alexandria, and Arcadia, arguing many newspapers distribute free items to favor Democrats. He predicts large Democratic margins in Caddo and surrounding parishes and warns Parker cannot win a single district.
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Parker
Harry Armatrong
Shreveport Journal
Parer
Armstrong
Alexandria
R. Thomas
Harris
Tristrone
Shreveport
J J
Ouree
A. J. Frantz
Mr. Frantz
T. O. Harris
Parke
Arnstrong
Lincoln
Natchitoches
Minden
Arcadia
Wilson appeals to Republican lawmakers over armed ships warning
President Wilson appeals to House Republicans Kennett and Lenroot for a nonpartisan vote on the armed ships warning resolution. The men declined to discuss conference details but Lenroot pledged no partisan motive. A vote on the resolution is expected tomorrow.
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Associated Pvress
Washington
Wilson
Kennett
Lenroot
House Rules Committee
House
Newton B. Baker Selected Secretary of War
President Wilson picks Newton B. Baker former Cleveland mayor for secretary of war. Baker has accepted and plans to move to Washington, with a Senate ballot expected after Major General Hugh Scott’s interim term ends next Saturday on Garrison’s resignation.
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Associated Prec
Washington
Newton B. Baker
Cleveland
Wilson
Baker
Senate
Hugh Scott
Garrison
President Wilson, House Confer Over European Mission
Colonel House returned from Europe where he visited Berlin London and Paris as President Wilsons envoy and conferred with the President this morning. They talked so long that Wilson was 406 minutes late to his first engagement at the executive offices. No statement about the conference was released.
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Associated Press
Washington
Colonel House
Europe
Berlin
London
Paris
Wilson
Colonel Pleasant Is Sanduine Democrats Hold Confidence
In a campaign update Col Pleasant remains hopeful about a Parker repeat across all parishes as Democratic leaders express confidence in the plan and mobilize support for the upcoming races.
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Col. Pleasant
Sanduine
Canard Bared as Democrats Rally Behind Pleasant in Louisiana
A New Orleans dispatch reports Winn Parish residents upset by insinuations as Col. R. G. Pleasant tours the state. Pleasant expresses confidence of sweeping Southwest Louisiana and the seventh and third districts, with Democratic lines said to be intact. John M. Parker stayed quiet at headquarters.
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Shreveport Times
New Orleans
R. G. Pleasant
Colonel Pleasant
Louisiana
John Marshall
Democratic
Pleasant
Iberville
Ascension Parishes
John M. Parker
Parish Democrats in Winnfield react to Item insinuation
A Winnfield dispatch reports that Democrats who backed Sheriff Heflin and Assessor Allen in the recent primary are astonished by an Item article implying the victory reflected backers of John M. Parker. The Times notes most parish Democrats will support Democratic nominees, with many supporters of Judge Moss and Pleasant.
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Shreveport Times
Winnfield
W. T. Heflin
K. Allen
John M. Parker
Times
Judge Moss
W. M. Wallace
Colonel Pleasant
Mr. Parker
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Benedict Arnold
National
Republican Party
Austrian Politician Seeks Nobel Prize for William J Bryan
Dr Aloig Heilinger a notable Austrian parliament member has written to the Nobel committee in Stockholm urging the 1914 peace prize be given to William J Bryan for his work to halt American munitions exports He argues such action would have strong peace bearing implications amid the current wartime tensions in March correspondence from Zurich via London
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Zurich
Switz
London
Aloig Heilinger
Nobel Committee
Stockholm
William J. Bryan
Heilinger
Ready ends war and opens peace talks under American agency
The statement notes that readiness to end hostilities was achieved, leading to peace negotiations facilitated by the United States, signaling a shift toward diplomacy. It emphasizes American leadership in steering talks and shaping the postwar agenda.
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Ready
Agency of America
Attempted murder and self inflicts wound in street duel
Louis Kinney and Isaiah St. Claire, both described as negro, quarrelled on South Seventh Street about 9:30 PM. Kinney returned with a 45 Colts, tried to shoot St. Claire, the shot ripping the top of St. Claire’s hat as they wrestled. Kinney then shot himself in the left leg during the struggle and fled. he was arrested, his wound dressed nearby, and he was jailed to await trial.
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Louis Kinney
Isaiah St. Claire
South Seventh Street
Kinney
St. Claire
Residences Burned in West Monroe Fire Destroys Two Homes
A cottage occupied by R Wallace, owned by Reagan estate, spread fire to T A Grant’s home around midnight Saturday, destroying both structures. Wallace lost most household goods with $500 insurance. Reagan house and an adjoining one were damaged, with $750 valuation and partial coverage. Grant’s home valued at $5590 with $2000 insurance. his household goods losses estimated at $500. Fire threatened further spread before Monroe firemen confined it. Grant purchased Morgan home in the same block and moved in Sunday.
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West Monroe
R. Wallac
T. A Grant
Mr. Wallace
Reagan
Wallace
Monroe Hotel
Shep
Reagan House
Grant
Monroe
Morgan
Warning Resolution Special Rule Set For McLemore Debate
The rules committee approved a four hour debate rule on the McLemore resolution warning Americans off armed ships of European belligerents. After the debate the measure goes to the House. William J. Bryan hosted many congressmen at lunch including Rep. Sisson and Sen. Vardaman in a friendly gathering.
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Associated Press
Washington
Horse Rules Committee
House
McLemore
William J. Bryan
Sisson
Vardaman
Mississippi
Flood conditions gradually improve in northern Louisiana
Flood conditions in northern Louisiana show overall improvement except the Black River section where waters still rise. Main street in Newellton is dry but heavily damaged. Iron Mountain trains run to Ashwood and may reach Newellton by Wednesday. Water receded from St Joseph and areas south to Waterproof. Concordia parish mostly unchanged except Black River portion worsening.
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Associated Preas
Natchez
Miss
Black River
Louisiana
Main Street
Newellton
Iron Mountain Railroad
Ashwood
St. Joseph
Concordia Parish
Bryan Injects Self in Crisis and Views on Warning Resolution
The secretary of state weighs in during a crisis, outlining his stance on the warning resolution while addressing concerns and public impact. He stresses urgency and seeks unity across agencies as questions about policy follow.
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Bryan
Whee
Bryan Shift y as Ever in Opposition to Wilson
Washington dispatch notes William Jennings Bryan will influence the arm ship debate as House leaders plan a Tuesday vote. Bryan will lobby Representative Stephenson, Bailey of Pennsylvania, and others to back warnings against armed merchant ships. He plans to return from New York, then lunch near the Capitol, before leaving tonight for Wilmington to lecture. Conflicting views arise over a straight warning vote versus the McLemore proposal, with Bryan not seeking an active fight but his stance pressed by supporters.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Stephenson
Wil
New York
Bailey
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Wilmington
Del
Clark
Representative Shackleford
House
Representative Stephens
Congress
McLemore
Stephens
Kitchin
Rules Committee
Pou
Senate Debates War Policy and Armor Plant Bill
Senate leaders reconcile warnings on armed belligerent ships with ongoing debates on the water powers bill and army reorganization. Stone proposes a formal American warning. Sutherland, McCumber contest. House action hinges on warning resolution. Florida trading stamp tax upheld by Supreme Court.
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Germany
Senate
Stone
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Sutherland
Utah
McCumber
North Dakota
Senate Army
Chamberlain
Robinson
Aviation Service of the Army
Brandeis Inquire
Big Cattle Deal Shifts 1653 Head on Two Trains
The McGuire Cattle Company shipped 1653 head of cattle on two Iron Mountain trains to points south of Houston Texas for fattening. The sale totaled 45000 dollars. The recently organized firm has expanded rapidly, moving thousands of cattle and turning Monroe into a notable market.
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Monroe
McGuire Cattle Company, Inc
Iron Mountain
Houston
Texas
McGuire Cattle Company
Verdun battle shows heavy German losses and limited gains
Paris reports intense artillery around Verdun with German assaults on French lines. French centers hold in Douaumont as Germans shift to flanks and Haudemont Fresnes region near Verdun. Nearly a thousand French prisoners said captured around Verdun over the weekend.
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Verdun
Associated Press
London
Douaumont
Woevre
Paris
Haudemont
Fresnes
Orlin
Verdun Battles Inconclusive As German Drive Stalls
Paris reports semi official word that Verdun fights rage with no shifts in lines. The struggle near Douaumont continues as German forces fail to advance for 48 hours, ground torn up hindering new attacks, while French positions gain in clarity of defense.
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Paris
Verdun
Douaumont
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Supreme Court
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WM. Fox
Robert Mantell
Genevieve Hamper
the Green Eyed Monster
Mme
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Mme, Suzanna Lehmann
Lyceum
Nelle Padon
Leon
Douglas Fairbanks
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