Louisiana Rep Aswell Defends State Against Klansmen Claim
In the House Rep Aswell of Louisiana denounces a Washington Post report claiming Louisiana is under Ku Klux Klan domination. He cites the governor Parker as seeking federal interference and urges respect for state sovereignty amid calls for federal action.
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Veteran letter threatens Clemenceau in New York
Police escort for Georges Clemenceau was doubled after noon today when the French premier received a letter threatening his life. The note was signed by a "world war veteran" and sent from New York City.
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Southern Congress closes meeting in windy city today
Chicago reports the Southern Commercial congress wraps its fifteenth annual session with talks on railways highways and waterways foreign credits for trade and an evening banquet featuring speakers from Nebraska Maryland Virginia and Peru. A waterway plan to shorten the New Orleans New York ocean trip and a Florida canal are among morning discussions.
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Mexico City
Monroe Hears Call for Growth From National Leaders
At City Hall Monroe welcomed Calvin B. Brown Henry E. Mardiner and H C Wilhite who urged rapid local progress along Ouachita river. They predicted a metropolitan future if residents heed opportunity and support the Lone Star Route and Chamber of Commerce programs.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
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Ouachita
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Governor Parker to study Klan activity before action
Governor Parker of Louisiana returned home after leaving for Washington to continue studying Ku Klux Klan activity in the state. He will attend the governors conference at Hot Springs on December 14 and may discuss the Klan and possible action by other states.
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Hot Springs
Kansas Supreme Court to hear ouster suit against KKK
Topeka November 22 The Kansas Supreme Court moves to summon seven Kansas residents named as defendants in an ouster suit against the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. Defendants must answer the attorney general’s petition. The Klan officials contend the case continues.
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Topeka, Kas
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Kansas
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Shipping bill advances with House right of way vote
The House passed a rule to give privileged status to the administration shipping bill by a 200 to 110 vote, setting up final passage on November 29. Democrats forced a separate vote on a funding provision, approved 134 to 71, while leaders say the procedural vote does not reveal final support.
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Robbers hold up post office truck near Checkerboard field
Armed bandits robbed a post office motor truck carrying air mail about seven miles from Chicago's central post office. They kidnapped the driver Hogan and dumped him on the north side before escaping with 450 pounds of mostly registered mail destined for Pacific coast points. The truck was later found and inspectors questioned the driver about the robbers.
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Checkerboard Flying
Hogan
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Checkerboard Field
First Woman Senator Felton Retires After Brief Term
In Washington on November 22 Mrs. C H Felton of Georgia ended her senatorial career after a single brief appearance. Walter F George was sworn in as her successor. Felton called her 22 hour 25 minute service a historical fact and romantic incident while receiving laughter and applause from senators.
Atlantic Mississippi canal plan links Gulf to Atlantic coast
J C Ruge, president of the North Florida Chamber of Commerce, presented a proposal for a 215 mile Atlantic Mississippi canal across northern Florida to connect Cumberland sound near Georgia with St George's sound near Apalachicola Bay. A re survey bill is pending in Congress. In Washington, Representative Johnson of South Dakota re introduced the soldiers bonus bill after a veto last session.
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What's It About Is Men's Query as Lady Maskers Start March
In Atlanta on a November night about 300 masked women from the Dixie Woman's League paraded through the streets in white costumes with red and blue trim. Their faces were fully masked and hats had red tassels. A mounted police escort led a band, followed by pairs each bearing a small American flag. The cause was unclear to onlookers who dubbed them "women ku Kluxes."
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Louisiana Patrons Must Pay Increase In Telephone Rate
New Orleans November 22 Louisiana patrons of the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company will keep the higher rates until federal courts decide their reasonableness. The US Supreme Court dissolved a one judge injunction allowing lower rates and sent the case back for proper three judge action. The company seeks a new injunction to preserve rates, arguing irreparable harm to over 74 000 Louisiana subscribers if rates drop during appeal.
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Ouachita Farm Bureau Reaches Cotton Drive Target
Ouachita Farm Bureau reports 2817 bales signed in the cotton contract drive as part of a 75000 bale goal for a permanent organization. Officials aim to reach 5000 bales by January 1 with Victory Week starting December 4 to push signups and secure a surplus. J Franklin Schell, district director, telegraphed the Louisiana Farm Bureau federation confirming the over the top status.
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Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation
Ouachita
Plea to Congress to Sell Muscle Shoals Plant to Ford
W T McCowan, president of the Fayetteville and Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, urged Southern Commercial Congress to back selling the Muscle Shoals nitrate plant to Henry Ford. He argued Ford would slash nitrate fertilizer costs by two thirds and make power cheaper, boosting southern industry and progress. He cited Ford’s millions invested in the north and said southern sentiment supports his bid to develop the site.
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Conference Opens With Bishop Candler Presiding
Shreveport Louisiana hosts the seventy seventh annual Methodist conference with 142 delegates. Bishop Warren A Candler presided and delivered a sermon urging spiritual religion and gospel preaching. Reports from presiding elders indicate church progress across districts and about 3000 new members since the last conference.
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Annual Conference of Methodist Churches of Louisiana
First Methodist Church
Warren A. Candler
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