06 Oct 1923
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1923
Page
1
A dramatic report notes three guards killed during a breakout attempt at Kentucky State Penitentiary. Guards and troops fail to force the dining hall siege, highlighting debates on protection, brains, and tactics. The piece touches on oil promos, Henry Ford, Latonia races, and Turkish marching into Constantinople.
Nashville Tenn October 6 A early morning blaze swept Nashville's wholesale district on Second Avenue causing an estimated 250000 in damage.
David Lloyd George began a cross border tour with a five car special train to Montreal. He rides with his wife Megan in Ottawa’s private car as crowds cheer at Grand Central. The Welsh statesman rises early and greets admirers during a strenuous travel day. Continues on page two.
Joe Morgan and O H Hale both of Smackover Ark were arrested in Morehouse parish after a pistol duel with Sheriff Fred Carpenter and deputies near Bayou Bartholomew. The two surrendered after a fusillade while other bandits escaped wounded, following the midnight break in at Bennett Meat Market and Grocery Co Bastrop. The prisoners will be taken to Monroe for further proceedings.
Chancellor Stresemann completed the cabinet reorganization naming himself as foreign minister and chancellor with Hans Luther as finance minister and Koeth as public economy minister. The move follows a four party coalition revival amid doubts over long term stability and a non partisan ministry plan.
Four armed forces are fully organized in Bavaria with independent programs, creating a complicated strategic situation. The strongest unit is the CONTINUED UNTAGE SIX.
Weather outlook from Washington reports the West Gulf region facing considerable cloudiness with showers early in the week and temperatures near normal. The East Gulf States expect similar cloudiness and occasional showers with temperatures near normal.
A rainbows of promise marks the Main Street oil derrick as King Petroleum arrives to begin Tulsa’s International Petroleum Exposition. The weeklong world congress will host 16 conventions, lectures, exhibits, and entertainment drawing over 100000 visitors from domestic and foreign oil and gas sectors.
Henry Ford ran a threshing machine he first used in 1882 on Jim Gleason’s farm in Detroit, threshing 1780 bushels of oats. He had tracked the machine from Pennsylvania, bought it for $10 plus an automobile, repaired it, and sent it to the Gleason farm where he believes it inspired his auto idea.
Oklahoma lawmakers prepared for an extraordinary session to consider impeachment charges against Governor J. C. Walton as political chaos deepened. Reports said legislators gathered in Oklahoma City to address the impeachment push amid continuing tensions in the state.
The Pollack Company announces that effective Monday October 8 the former manager of Monroe for two and a half years is transferred to a larger store. His assistant Boyd G Mabry will become Monroe manager to succeed Williams.
The Thrift Oil & Gas Company reports Parks No. 2 well in Union Parish. Initial production is 3 949 000 cubic feet of gas daily from section 30 township 20 north range 4 east.
Oct 6 Eddyville Kentucky reports an armed siege at Western State Penitentiary. Gunmen Monte Walters Lawrence Griffith and Harry Ferland hold a two story mess hall as guards suffer casualties. The prison is under military rule with guards and state officials on site.
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