Indictment in Madison planter murder involves three held
Tallulah grand jury indicts Jeanette Davis for the murder of E. J. Thompson and charges harboring against M. J. Denison and Coleman Watkins. Jim Davis named as accessory. other defendants jailed for aiding escapes. Trials set for November 20 with heightened jail security to avert mob violence.
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Madison Parish
Tallulah
Jeanette Davis
E. J. Thompson
M. J. Denison
Arkansas City
Coleman Watkins
Jim
Mr. Thompson
Andrew J. Sevier
Thompson
Davis
Jim Davis
Sevier
Vicksburg
Denison
Coleman, Watkins
Reede Dawson
F. X. Ransdell
Toledo
Ohio
Tiger Loafs and Invites His Soul on Paris Bound Voyage
On board the steamship Paris en route to New York Clemenceau conveys a calm mood as he enjoys a once in a lifetime loaf and reports better health. He remains secluded after lunch as the Atlantic smooths and the ship proceeds toward New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York
Clemenceau
Atlantic
Tiger
Monroe Congressman Sees Bright Future For City
Congressman Riley J. Wilson spoke before Monroe Lions at the regular luncheon praising the city and northeast Louisiana for postwar progress. He urged continued cooperation to attract new industries, boost river transport on the Ouachita and push flood control and farm credit legislation for state prosperity. He projected major national road and river terminal programs and noted Congress will focus on the shipping bill and agricultural measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley J. Wilson
Monroe
Louisiana
Warard
Wilson
Ouachita
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Cordial Ties Seen With Russia After Japan’s Siberia Exit
Tokyo reports expect improved Japan Russia relations after Japan evacuates Siberian mainland Vladivostok occupation ends. A Red Army commander said Lenin may soften against Tokyo once Moscow reviews the full case. Negotiations reportedly opened but viewed as premature by informed observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Moscow
Nickoli Lenine
Japan
Siberian
Red
Vladivostok
Russia
Lenine
Siberia
Near Eastern
Sam Smith resigns as cashier at Central Savings Bank
Monroe resident Sam Smith resigns as cashier of Central Savings Bank & Trust Co after 17 years of service. He will move next month to Shreveport to join major business interests, ending a long career that began as a 17 year old collector and included World War I service and a Meuse Argonne participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Central Savings Bank & Trust Co
Sam Smith
Shreveport
Smith
First Louisiana Infantry
186Th Infantry
American Legion
Cotton consumption drops in October per Census Bureau
The Census Bureau reports October cotton use totaling 433 950 running bales of lint and 62 406 linters, down from October last year and September this year. On hand totals show lint and linters in consuming establishments and public storage, with active spindles at 83 859 076.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Large Cotton Consumption Indicates Peak Slated Oct Usage
The census bureau reports October cotton consumption reached 588,950 bales, the highest since June 1920, up 38,600 from September and about the same rise from October last year. Growth in cotton states added near 60,000 bales versus a year ago, with active spindles up by about half a million in that region and other states reducing by nearly 800,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Britain's Vote Stirs Uncertainty in Largest Campaign in Years
London November 14 The final word on Britain’s campaign comes tonight with 1386 candidates vying for seats in the House of Commons. In 372 constituencies two-party fights predominate while 242 feature three or more candidates signaling a vivid election. The outcome eludes even seasoned forecasters as Labour gains in Glasgow and western Scotland alter expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Great Britain
House of Commons
Glasgow
Scotland
United Front
Lloyd George
The
Times
Clyde
England
Bonar Lew
George Paish
Bailie Mitchell
Robert Horne
Hillhead
William Mitchell-Thompson
Marryhill
Annie S. Swan
Labor
Sir Williams
MacSwiney Widow Arrested in Capital March
Mrs Moriel MacSwiney widow of Terence MacSwiney was arrested with eight other women of the American association for the recognition of the Irish republic while marching before the British embassy with banners demanding the release of Mary MacSwiney held prisoner in the Irish free state. All nine were held in bail of 500 dollars and prepared for trial. Mrs MacSwiney declined bond and others planned to join her in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Muriel MacSwiney
Terence MacSwiney
Cork
American Association For the Recognition of
MacSwiney
Mary MacSwiney
Irish Free State
United States
Gordon
Southern Medical Convention in Chattanooga Focuses on Technical Papers
In Chattanooga Tennessee on November 14 the Southern Medical Association holds its sixth annual session with fifteen hundred to two thousand doctors attending. The day features papers on technical subjects and a conference by the Southern Gastro Interological Association on public health and malaria field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Medical Association
Southern Gastro Interological Association
Chile Tremors Cause Widespread Destruction in Coquimbo and Carrizal
Chile endures renewed quakes with Coquimbo and Maule provinces hit. Carrizal reportedly wiped out with hundreds feared dead or displaced. Antofagasta, Taltal, and Vienna report damage. Vallenar corpses burned. warnings spread as officials tally casualties and relief efforts.
Babe Ruth Aims for Simpler Life and Home Run Comeback
New York reports Babe Ruth plans a quiet farm life at Sudbury Massachusetts as winter training. He tells sport writers his single goal is to start 1923 with peak form and surpass his 1921 59 homer record while leaving behind distractions.
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Associated Press
New York
Babe Ruth
Sudbury
Mass
Ruth
Mayor urges municipal control of electric plant in Shreveport
Shreveport mayor L. E. Thomas calls for municipal ownership of the city electric light plant and criticizes the board of health for poor management. He proposes an educational building at the state fair grounds and a city auditorium as a Legion memorial, plus water and crossing improvements. He also hints at probing the Southwestern Gas and Electric contract with Louisiana Gas to check antitrust issues and urges presenting facts to the state public service commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shreveport
L. E. Thomas
State Bank Examiner
Thomas
Old City Board of Health
Municipal Health Board
Oscar Dowling
State Fair Grounds
American Legion
Southwestern Gas and Electric Company
Louisiana Gas Company
Southwestern
Louisiana
United States
State Public Service Commission
Freirina Wiped Out After Coastal Disturbances
A wireless report from Huasco says Freirina with 8600 residents is virtually ruined and many dead after last Saturday disturbances. At Huasco ten metre high waves wrecked waterfront structures and boats. several seamen drowned and a tug was driven inland. Supplies for Valparaiso area arrived via Chacabuco and were moved by mule trails over fissured roads. rail lines were destroyed and the steamer Peru departed north with relief.
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Freirina
Valpariso
R. Chacabuco
Huasco
Vallenar
Chacabuco
Peru
Le Bourget Grand Prix Accident Kills Aviator
Lebourget France November 14 M Poi ret noted French aviator and two mechanicians were killed when his plane crashed during the grand prix for commercial airplanes. Baltimore Maryland November 14 Lieutenant dwin G Schrader died and Lieutenant Francis A March was seriously injured when their airplane crashed at Logan Field after about two hours aloft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lebourget
France
M. Poiret
Baltimore
Dwin G. Schrader
Francis A. March
Logan Field
Here
Third Corps
Lieut. Merch
Peyton C. Merch
Army
Edgewood Arsenal
Plans to Rid South of Boll Weevil Discussed
Memphis Tenn November 14 Plans to exterminate the boll weevil and secure extra calcium arsenate for 1928 were discussed by cotton growers and farm extension workers from Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas. Topics included arsenate supply danger and forming community groups to fight the weevil scientifically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Police Chief Says Self Defense Led to Constable Keeley Killing
West Frankfort Illinois November 14 Chief of Police Beames says he shot Constable William Keeley in self defense after Keeley resisted arrest on an intoxication charge and appeared to reach for a revolver. Initial reports linked Keeley to Herrin riots but he was not indicted.
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West Frankfort
Beames
William Keeley
Frank Heights
Keeley
Herrin
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Planter
Madison
Ransdele
Negress
Central Savings Bank
U. S. Census Bureau
Britain
Carrizal
Chile
Coquimbo
Santiago
Lazerene
Constitucion
Maule
National Telegraph
Carrizzi
Antofagasta
Taltal
Vicuna
Atacama
Vienna
Paiguano
Pacific Ocean
Alessandri
Alvear
National Telegram
Dr. Dowling
Jackson Street
Bailey’s. Apply
DeSiard Street
Calhoun
Ouachita Parish
Calhoun Brake Hunting & Fishing Club
Grayson Guthrie
Weaks Supply Co
Genasco Roofing
Gandems
Mung
Poiret
Machine
Earth
Business Woman's Club
Julia Wossman
Weiner
First Baptist Sunday School Young People’s Department
Ouachita Chapter
Order DE Molay
Masonic Temple
Water and Light Office
Daughtry
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