Militant Suffragette Appeals American Mass Meeting
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst spoke at Madison Square Garden about militant methods for women’s suffrage, defending their use in England while criticizing Britain’s government as overly conservative. She lauded Ellis Island and praised American officials, contrasting peaceful tactics with violence as a necessary means to obtain reform.
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New York
Emmeline Pankhurst
Madison Square Garden
England
America
Mrs. Pankhurst
H. P. Belmont
la Vinia Dock
Sybil Wilbur
Alberta Jil
Flora la Follette
Ida Craft
Pankhurst
Charles Edward Russell
Washington
Wilson
Pankhurst Seeks Global Help for Equal Suffrage Crusade
Mrs. Pankhurst denounces white slavery and the wartime suffrage struggle while urging reforms in Britain and Ireland. She cites Churchill and Asquith, argues women with stake in industry should frame legislation, and calls for international support to advance women’s rights.
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Winston Churchill
Churchill
Asquith
Lioyrd- George
United States
Ireland
Pankhurst
Benjamin Franklin
France
England
Portola festival opens in San Francisco with Balboa tribute
San Francisco hosts its second Portola festival with guests from around the world. The event honors Balboa and recalls Drake's arrival and claim of the land for Queen Elizabeth. A major spectacle recreates Drake's landing near the Golden Gate.
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San Framcisco
Cal
San Francisco
America
Don Gaspar de Portola
Bay of
California
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Darian
Pacific Ocean
Francis Drake
Golden Gate
Counterfeiters Plant Found Near Tioga
Secret service men report a complete counterfeiters plant uncovered near Tioga Louisiana at the home of James Cook and his son Sesser. James Cook and his son were arrested after officers found negatives in a potato patch and a stash of finished goods.
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Alexandria
Secret Service
Tioga la
James Cook
Sesser
Sulzer Opens Campaign HQ For Assembly Bid
Impeached Governor Sulzer launches his campaign from New York headquarters seeking election to the Sixth District Assembly. The move intensifies a tense race as the next two weeks promise excitement. Leee Dunn of the Times-Democrat and J W Scattergood in Monroe push circulation for the paper now run by Monroe Drug Company.
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New York
Sulzer
Assembly
Leee Dunn
New Orleans Times- Democrat
J. W. Scattergood
Monroe
Monroe Drug Company
British Fleet Moves Toward Plymouth Near Tampton Roads
Royal forces have acknowledged a gathering of ships off Tampton Roads in a buildup reported by British naval authorities. The action follows heightened tensions in the region as ships assemble under unspecified orders.
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Tampton Roads
Pacific Naval Celebration to Include Oregon Lead Ship
Historic battleship Oregon will head the international fleet through the Panama Canal when opened in 1925. Secretary Daniels and likely President Wilson will join the squadron, with Britain and Japan participating in the Hampton Roads ceremony.
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Oregon
Wilson
London
Great Britain
Hampton Roads
Panama Canal
Pacific
Navy League
Jas
America
Walter H. Page
Page
Earl of Selborne
Earl Brogssey
Ampthil
Earl Selborne
Admiral Nelson
Trafalgar
Ambassador Page
Nelson
Battle of the Nile
United States
San Francisco
England
Washington
Daniels
Cape Hiorn
Charles E. Clark
Wreshington
Foreign Office
Bryar
Parish and City Court Records and Notices
Marriage licenses filed for J A Weaver and Miss Mattie H Gray. Succession and mortgage releases recorded for C L Gunthy to C L Dean and K L Neville to Monroe B and Co. sale of lots by Monroe B Co and S to Neville. Leases and releases involving Mrs S C Eby and C Wise. J W Kea’s special mortgage noted. John Davis and Jim Pinkey cited for street sentences and fines.
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J. A. Weaver
Mattie H Gray
Gunthy
Dean
Neville
Monroe B. & 1
Monroe B
S.c.eby
C. Wise
Tensas Land Suit Ended by Judge Aspen Bowerman
Judge Aspen Bowerman issued a decision ending the Tensas land dispute. The ruling resolves ownership questions and closes the case filed earlier this year. No further court actions are noted in the report.
Compromise Approved in Tensas Delta Land Case
Judge Alex Boarman approved a settlement between the Tensas Levee Board and the Tensas Delta Land Company for dismissal of the suit arising from alleged 1868 land fraud. Attorney General Pleasant was denied standing, but could seek a rehearing if he demonstrates an interest. the case has stretched across state and federal courts for four years.
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United States District Court
Alex Hoarman
Tensas Delta Lang
Wearman
Tensas Asia Levee Board
Tensas Delta Land Company, Limited
Pleasant
Thvee Board and Land Company
Bartios
Hall
Colonel Pleasant
Land Company
Jevee Board
Tieniy Bernstein
Boarman
Boosters to ride Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf line to Bastrop
Tomorrow the Monroe booster excursion travels by Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf railway to Bastrop Crossett and Hambere with a $1.50 round trip fare. At Bastrop a two hour stop offers a chance to visit the Morehouse Parish Fair and mingle with locals before returning at 7 p.m. This trip aims to connect businesses and residents along the route.
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Arkansas, Louisiana and Gulf Railway
Bastrop
Crossett and Hambere
Monroe
Morehouse Parish
Death of John L Moore in Monroe at 74
John L Moore, 74, a longtime resident of Monroe and former plumbing inspector, died shortly before 1 today at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J Thomas. He was a director of the Monroe Building and Loan Association and a devout Catholic. Funeral services may be held at 10 o clock tomorrow morning with details to follow.
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John Ll. Moore
Monroe
J. Thomas
Mr. Moore
Moore
Monroe Building and Loan Association
Cun Club Scores Practice Shoot
The Cun Club reported scores from yesterday's practice shoot. Participants and percentages included Mrs J T Austin 70, Mrs Steve Rourke 54, Austin 96, Kilbourne 90, McCaleb 92, Cooley 70, Whittemore 70, Dr Forsythe 80, Parker 0. Multiple members from various clubs were noted.
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Cun Club
Mra
J. T. Austin
Steve Rourke
Austin
LeGette SC
Kilbourne
Nelson SC
Rourke
Cooley
Whittemore
McCaleb
Parker
Dr. Forsythe
United States Critics of Britain Mexico Policy
Washington officials voiced dissatisfaction with Great Britain's Mexican policy arguing the United States is hindered in pacifying Mexico as the British ambassador's statements suggesting Washington does not understand Mexico prompt expected inquiries and possible developments.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Mexico
Eneland
Felix Diaz Lands at Vera Cruz Amid Guard Welcome
Vera Cruz October 22 The Rural Guards greeted Felix Diaz as his ship Diaz arrived with a display of force by Diax partisans. The German Corcovado carrying Diaz faced delay due to port formalities as the Herthe officers boarded. Deputy Will Steele investigated a report of a dead man in the river near the traffic bridge finding only a burnt log.
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Vera Cruz
Diax
Felix Diaz
Corcovado
Diaz
Merthe
Will Steele
Lightning Kills Three U S Soldiers in Texas Collision
A lightning bolt struck a marching Sixth United States Cavalry column between Texas City and Gadveston killing Privates Monroe, Morris, and Zimmer. Veterinary Surgeon Devine was hurt. several troopers and horses were injured or killed. Washington reports President Wilson signed an urgent deficiency bill exempting deputy U S marshals and deputy internal revenue collectors from civil service.
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Associated Press
Houston
Sixth United States Cavalry
Texas City
Gadveston
Monroe
Geo. Morris
John Zimmer
Devine
Washington
Wilson
Civil Service
United States Marshals
Internal Revenue
Lynching of Eaton After Indecent Proposals Incident
A young man named Warren Eaton from Raville followed a 17 year old white girl through Monroe city streets and made indecent proposals. He was then dragged from jail and hanged before the Knights of Pythias hall on DeSlard and Eleventh streets. The crowd of several hundred, with some cars, carried the lynching out despite police presence. Coroner’s jury ruled death by hanging, with Eaton described as fearless and unresisting.
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Warren Eaton
Raville
Jalil
Negro Knights of Pythias Hadl
theSlard Street
Cers
News-Star
Weat Slonro
Hill
Grand Jand Destard
Kayn
Walnut Street
Monroe Grocer
Monroe Grover Company
Autor
Walnut
Grand Street
Monroe
Pettit and
Lewis
Pettit
Cella
Eaton
Wood Street
Colored Knights of Psythias
DeSlard
Eleventh Streets
Iynehbing
Dr. A.tt
Gladden
R. W. O'Conney
N. Bh. O'Neal
W. D. Reas
D. la Moreaux
Hatton
Rayville
Sherif Traylor
Richland Parish
Monroy
Ravpville
Maton
Robt
Kadom
Lewis Hvans
Stormy Session in Church Convention Over Negro Representation
The Pro testant Episcopal church general convention opened with a stormy session anticipated in the House of Deputies as discussion on negro representation in the House of Bishops continues. Officials note the status of negro communicants hinges on diocesan governance.
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New York
House of Bialops
Protestant Episcopal Church
House of Bishops
House of Deviuties
Wedding of Miss Pharle Judkins and Fo Higgins
Today in New York a prominent wedding joined Miss Pharle Judkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett L Judkins to Fo Harrison Higgins son of the late Governor Frank Higgins. The ceremony was held at the Church of the Heavenly Rest and a large reception followed at the St Reg is.
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New York
Pharle Judkins
Everett L. Judkins
Fo Harrison Higgins
Frank Higgins
Church of the Heavenly Res
St. Regis
French Beat to Mexican Waters Ordered to Move
Paris reports the government has ordered the cruiser Conde to proceed to Mexican waters. The move follows rising tensions and signals a shift in naval posture as authorities confirm deployment plans.
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Paris
Conde
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Jim Pinkey
Tensas
Aspen Bowerman
Teesday
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Ate
John L. Moore
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T. J. Li. Temple
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Mexican
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