Postponement of Kidnaping Trial in Morehouse Parish
In Bastrop, Attorney General A V Coco announced only misdemeanor cases linked to hooded band activity will be tried at the fall term opening Oct 1, with trials set for Nov 4. The crackdown follows 1922 incidents including Watt Daniels and T F Richards abductions and multiple floggings and deportations by suspected Ku Klux Klan members.
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New Orleans
Morehouse Parish
Bastrop
A. V. Coco
John M Parker
Mr. Coco
Watt Daniels
T. F. Richards
Mer Rouge
Lake Lafourche
Richards
Daniel
J. K. Skipwith
Exalte Develops
Morehouse Ku Klux Klan
William Tilden Wins Fourth Straight U.S. Tennis Title
In Germantown Philadelphia William Tilden TR defeated Wm M Johnston of San Francisco in straight sets 6 4 6 1 6 4 to capture the lawn tennis singles championship for the fourth consecutive year. This marks his second straight final victory over Johnston.
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Germantown, Cricket Club
Philadelphia
William T. Tilden, Tr
Wm. M. Johnston
San Francisco
Johnston
Nearly 400000 students enter Legion essay contest
In Indianapolis nearly 400000 school children have entered the American Legion national essay contest set to close October 12. G W Powell, director of the Legion Americalism Commission, announced the figure today.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
G. W. Powell
Legion
Americanism Commission
Keefe to Leave New Orleans for Monroe Golf Post
Johnny Keefe, a local amateur golfer, will depart New Orleans today to become the golf professional at Monroe Country Club in Monroe Louisiana.
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New Orleans
Johnny Keefe
Monroe
Louisiana
Monroe Country Club
Williams belted his 28th homer in fight with Athletica
Kenneth Williams of the St. Louis Americans hit his 28th home run of the season in the fourth inning of the second game against the Athletica. The Philadelphia writer notes the tally as part of a doubleheader report.
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Philadelphia
Kenneth, Williams
St. Louis Americans
the Athletica
Weather Outlook Sees Generally Fair Week Across Regions
Washington reports a week beginning Monday with generally fair conditions in the east and Gulf states. Local showers after Wednesday, rising temperatures, and normal conditions are noted for the west Gulf states. A 27 degree reading in New Jersey Cranberry marshes marks high pressure moving eastward and cooler weather east of the Mississippi with higher temps expected Sunday.
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Associated Press
Washington
East Gulf States
West Gulf States
Cranberry Marshes
New Jersey
Mississippi
Mailed fist to be used by Walton in war on flagging
Oklahoma Governor Walton declares martial law and state troops to cow opposition he calls for jail for legislators and press censorship if they meet without his order. Troops may occupy hostile counties as the plan to restore government to authorities is outlined with threats against any unlawful assembly.
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Associated Tress
Oklahoma City
Okla
J. ©. Walton
Walton
British government completes settlement of India silver loan
New York report notes the British government paid 31,005,000 dollars to the American treasury as the first installment on principal and interest for a wartime loan of 222,000,000 dollars used for silver coinage in India.
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New York
India
Japanese Navy Vessel Safety Confirmed in Cable
Washington reports the safety of all Japanese naval vessels and the heavy department personnel was confirmed today in a cablegram to Captain Nagano naval attache in Tokyo from the Japanese admiralty office.
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Washington
Hevy Department
Nagano
Japan
Admiralty Office
Tensas Basin Drainage Plan to Be Organized Soon
Delegates from ten parishes to form the Tensas Drainage District will meet at Rayville on September 19 to finalize organization. Senator Ransdell and Congressman Wilson are expected to speak on federal aid as plans to reclaim over 1,200,000 acres expand from Ouachita to Tensas parishes.
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Tensas
Louisiana
Rayville
Neal McHenry
Ouachita Parish
Hi. Flood Madison
Morehouse
J. E. Tolbert
Caldwell
Riley J. Wilson
Joseph E. Ransdell
Ouachita and
J. W. Summerlin
Ouachita
West Carroll
Richland
Franklin
LaSalle
Catahoula
Concordia
Lafourche
Wilson
Tensas Levee
Dempsey Wins World Title In Second Round Knockout
About 2000 fans gathered at the Menrev News-Star to hear AP wire reports on the Dempsey versus Tripo heavyweight championship bout. The quick AP flash announced Dempsey’s knockout win in the second round, prompting loud cheers as the crowd learned the champion retained the title.
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Menrev News-Star
Associated Press
Dempsey
Tripo
News-Star
Fire destroys most Phoenix Portland Cement works at Nazareth
Nazareth near Allentown sees nearly all Phoenix Portland Cement Company buildings burn in a night fire with damage pegged at 250000 dollars. Other world and national briefs include Helen Hooker winning the Philadelphia tennis title, Baton Rouge road closure, Red Cross relief approaching eight million dollars, Azores earthquakes, and the Dempsey Firpo fight under scrutiny for interstate film rights.
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Allentown
Phoenix Portland Cement Company
Nazareth
Here
Italy and Yugoslavia seek speedy accord amid rumors
Belgrade foreign office states that tensions between Jugoslavia and Italy are unfounded and both seek an agreement. A Belgrade paper had claimed Premiers Pachitch and Mussolini would meet soon to resolve disputes over the Fiume conference, with reports of a postponement of a decisive action by Italy.
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Belgrade
Jugo-Slavia
Italy
Fiume
Foreign Office
Pachitch
Mussolini
Dempsey and Firpo Rest After Fierce Night Fight
World champion Jack Dempsey and challenger Luis Angel Firpo spent the day in seclusion nursing bruises after last night’s bout at the Polo Grounds. Dempsey avoided crowds, while Firpo partied with friends on 46th Street before retiring to his West Side apartment.
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Associated Press
New York
Jack Dempsey
Luis Angel Firpo
Polo Grounds
Belmont Hotel
Dempsey
Firpo
Salt Lake City
Westside
46Th Street
Nations to register Rapallo treaty under League plan
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Geneva reports Italy and Jugo-Slavia will register the Rapallo treaty with the League of Nations and the Santa Margherita settlement on border adjustments between the two countries.
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Associated Press
London
Geneva
Italy
Jugo-Slavia
League of Nations
Treaty of Rapallo
Santa Margherita
Typhoon Osaka Hits Mainland Shields Relief Ships
A typhoon swept ashore at Osaka with ships carrying relief supplies seeking shelter off the coast. The town of Tottori northwest of Kobe is reported inundated as the storm advances.
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Osaka
Tottori
Kobe
Order to compel Klan officials to testify in receivership case
Judge G L Bel of Fulton superior court issued an order requiring Knights of the Ku Klux Klan officials to testify before a court commissioner. The case, led by David M. Rittenhouse of Philadelphia, seeks to place the Klan under receivership for alleged mismanagement of funds and affairs. The hearing, delayed after original dates, noted Klan representatives failed to appear.
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Atlanta
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
David M. Rittenhouse
Philadelphia
G. L. Bel
Fulton Superior Court
Kaln
Klan
Rittenhouse
Socialists Protest in Madrid After Military Coup
Reports from London say no clear signs of changes after Spain's revolt as Captain General Primo Rivera takes charge. The Socialist Party issues a manifesto denouncing curbs on civic administration while Rivera pledges a directorate of generals to govern under royal support.
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Associated Press
London
Spain
Reuter
Madrid
Primo Rivera
Socialist Party
Daily Express Today
Marquis
Alfonso
Primo
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