Court House Bastrop Louisiana Opens Murder Case
State investigation into Watt Danielson murder by hooded mob last August 24 opened in Bastrop under Adolph Coen with crowds seeking seats. Troops patrolled streets and court room. Judge Fred Odom presided as deputies searched entrants and weapons were banned to prevent violence.
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Bastrop
Yan
Hbutchins
Watt Danielsona
Thomas F. ‘Richards
Altorasy
Adolph AJ ‘Coen
Parish
Fred £. Odom
Sher Wa
Odom
Fragmented era dispatch hints at political turmoil abroad
OCR fragment references ex-sultanate moves and political figures in Prague London and Washington. Mentions protection by local rulers, a Prague event, and a senate resolution authorizing talks on a permanent treaty with Canada-like allies. Contains broken names, dates, and locations.
Murder claims of Ku Klux Klan victims in 1933 Louisiana
Victim recounts being kidnapped and beaten by a hooded mob in Mer Rouge Louisiana on a hot August night. He says two friends Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards were tortured to death by Klansmen who stopped their caravan on the road from Mer Rouge to Bastrop. He narrowly escaped death and accuses Klansmen of the killings.
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W. GC
Andrews
Louisiana
Ku Klux Wan
Hoya
Mor Rouga
Bastrop
Sensational Theft Case Involving Barrett Carman
Police hold Barrett Carman in connection with the sensational robbery of Mrs. Schoetlkopf. A preliminary inquiry is underway as investigators review clues and interview witnesses in the ongoing case.
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Barrett Carman
The
Schoetlkopf
Lineman Killed After Fall From 25-Foot Pole
Charles Noel, a lineman for Hall over Light and Power Company, was killed while repairing a charged wire. He touched a 2200 volt conductor atop a 25 foot pole, struck a picket fence on his fall, and died en route to the hospital.
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Charles Noel
Ineman
Hallover Light and Power Company
Noel
Rioting in Rosewood Claims Over Twenty Black Lives
At a checkup it is estimated that more than a score of negroes were killed during last night’s rioting in Rosewood. Twenty five or more were surrounded in a house guarded by 75 to 100 armed white men. Riots are expected to flare again as whites pour in from surrounding towns, potentially swelling to 1000 or more.
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Rosewood
Fis
Buffalo Fire Losses Mount in Widespread Blazes
Two lumber yard fires in Buffalo New York on January 6 caused combined damage around 600000 dollars and the montgomery bios go yards burned some 800000, with twenty four horses killed. A second blaze damaged the Teathout Company factory area causing about 10600 in losses.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Montgomery
Bios
Sagh Find Deor
Youth Will Face Trial For Murder Of Bowers
Daniel Poole a Cherry Run railroad worker pled not guilty to first degree murder in the fatal October stabbing of Jacob Bowers. The grand jury charged Poole with murder after he says he was attacked first, leading to a knife fight. Poole remains free on bond while awaiting a preliminary hearing and trial.
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Daniel Poole
Cherry Run
Desgree
Jacob Bowers
Wade Noodae Adil Aane Beialth
Aweney
Plugs
Morgan County Circuit
Bil Agatant
Poole
Mit
Aga
Bond
Grand Jury
Wit
Pinent
Frint
Ponta
Viifrant
Damage suit over uncle and niece proceeds amid testimony
Mrs Ida Blemwen sues her uncle Edward Fleming for twenty five thousand dollars. The case opened yesterday and resumed today with cross examination. Mrs McEwen testified about injuries from a car accident and described conditions before and after the crash. Numerous plaintiffs were summoned for trial and are expected to occupy most of the court session.
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Ida Blemwen
Edward’. Bleming
McEwen
J. As Mavon
Mr. Fleming
Pie McReron
Nortony
Bodies of 2 killed in Sumner race riot investigation
Two men identified as Henry Andrews, logging superintendent of Sumner Lumber Company, and Rory Wilkerson, Sumner store president, were found killed after a riot in Rosewood, Florida. Reports say White residents are returning with reinforcements as tensions rise and more than twenty Black residents face threats amid ongoing violence.
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GF International
Sumner
Jon
Henry Andrews
Sumner, Lumber Company
Rory Wilkerson
Rosewood
Appointment in City Tax Collector Office Pending
An informal meeting of the Mayor and City Council approved the appointment of an assistant in the City Tax Collector's office. Mrs Dowall was selected to choose the preferred candidate, with immediate action taken. Dowaln reported soliciting a candidate by wire and awaiting a reply.
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Dantel HL Downin
Dowall
Talon
Dowaln
Leq Hospital Incident Report Recurring Injury
An injured worker from Dinkson Construction Company suffers a broken ankle in a recent incident at Washington County Hospital. A blast at the work site prompted several workers to hurry to the hospital, where one man experienced a dental injury during the rush.
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Wiliam H. Bolker
Dinkson Constrictton Company
Woohington Bounty Hopital
Alpiter
Stage Being Set For Another European War
Stage being set as Europe nears war with 4.5 million men under arms. Britain and allies bolster near East forces while Turkey, Greece, and others mass troops around Dardanelles and Marmara. A fragile Paris reparations crisis adds to mounting tensions and global fear of conflict.
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Luther A
Huston
New Service
London
Europe
Europsia
Italy
France
Paris
Teadlock
Near East
Mustapha Pasha
Gorman
Turkey
Dardanelles
Sea of Marmora
Bosphorus
Acpead
Asia Minor
Magtern Thrace
Thrace
British turn attention to Turk crisis in Paris fallout
London dispatch says the Anglo entente risked ending if reparations talks collapse. Premier Bonar Law will return from Paris to summon a cabinet meeting to discuss the crisis and Britain may only attend another conference if US calls it.
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London
Paris
Ac Bonar Lawe
Great Britain
United States
Measles Spread Despite No Pneumonia Report
Health officials note measles spread continues with eight cases in the last two days and twelve cases of mumps and three of diphtheria reported. They say the surge is not alarming for the season and typical precautions keep patients at home until fully recovered.
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Menges
Germany reels as talks threaten civil war crisis
Berlin reports a sixth major strike of fear as the Paris reparations conference stalls and fears of intensified French occupation spark panic across Germany. The apparent threat of national collapse could trigger military conflict unless restraint governs. Competing factions call for readiness amid nationwide anxiety.
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Uhy International New Service
Berlin
By. Radio
Germany
Paris
Presd
Lawyer Quits On Eve Of Murder Probe In New Orleans
In New Orleans Jam B Emit and Glair Adame, appointed by Governor John M Parker as special assistant attorney general for the Mor Rouge murder probe, resigned today amid arrest connections to the mob killings.
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New Orleans
Jam Bemit
Glair Adame
John M. Parker
Apecial
Poreona
Murvars
Mor Rouge
German Alliance With Russia Seen
Berlin reports a likely alliance between Germany and Soviet Russia as military pressure from France intensifies. The Berliner Morgenpost quotes A Mittag warning the world is “on the threshold of a new period of suffering” amid fresh tensions.
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Berlin
Germany
Soviet
Russia
Thurston Sworn In As Special Policeman Today
William T. Thurston was sworn in at 9 o clock this morning by Mayor Bowman as a special policeman appointed by the Board of Street Commissioners. Officers hold thirty day terms. officials say the board will not extend power to appoint or remove officers. A committee for Western Maryland striters protested the reappointment and questioned mayoral authority.
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Wiliam T. Thurston
Board of
Street Commigntoners
Bowman
City Hall
Street Commissionera
Maryland
Bowmanagain
Thurston
France Seeks Support for Possible Action in Germany
Premier Palncale said France may seize further German assets if needed but will wait for the reparations commission to declare default. He conferred with Italy and Belgium to gauge their backing and to assess risks around occupying coal fields and Ruhr regions after January 15.
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Vy International
PARIG
Caie
France
Ruhs
Palncale
Germany
Injury Fatal to Mrs Mary McCurdy in fall
Mrs Ellen McCurdy 69 died at local hospital early today after a fall at her Harper Street home. Survived by husband John H McCurdy and children Bertham Stone Tunton Md James B J Howard and Clarence H all of Hagerstown plus brother William Hoover Garland Kansas. Funeral Monday at 2 pm with services at home conducted by Rev Edward Harms and burial at Rose Hill.
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Barsop
Ellen McCurdy
John H. McCurdy
South Aulberry St
Tocal
McCurdy
Iva
Fifa
Bertham B. Stone
ME Tunton
Jumea B
Hands Off in Europe
The United States will make no further proposals or intervene in the European reparations crisis until European governments, especially France, show a desire for American good offices. The administration flatly rejects rumors of imminent intervention and signals that any next move must come from Europe.
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George &. Holmes
Washington
United States
France
Europe
Crisia
Europa
Parting Of Law And Poincaré Friendly Exchang es
Paris Jan 6 Premier Bonar Law of England and Premier Poincare of France bade farewell at Gare Nord with cordial smiles. Finance Minister De Lasterria also present. British delegates departed on the Calais boat train. No signs of political friction were shown in the exchange.
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Paris
Bonar A
Law
England
Poincare
France
M. Poincars
de Lasterria
Garé Nord
Calals
Master Mind Of Woman Planned Big Gem Theft
A New York police investigation centers on a female adventuress blamed for planning major gem thefts from Mrs. C. P. Hugo Schoellkopf of Buffalo. Detectives link another six figure haul six months prior to the Buffalo case, suggesting a coordinated scheme by the same group. Authorities caution the case may involve international crooks or a larger network.
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International News Service
New York
C. P. Hugo Schoellkopf
Buffalo
Polica Gon Bélleva
Obo
Barratt Carman
Carman
Adventurosa
Coughlin
Western Maryland Organizes West Shore Chamber
The Western Maryland Chamber of Commerce coordinated a new West Shore Chamber including Frederick Hagerstown Cumberland Frostburg and Oakland. Delegates from all cities attended at Fort Cumberland Hotel Cumberland with Hagerstown delegates sending word to join. The aim is to coordinate business groups across western Maryland for regional interests and future shared efforts.
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Western
Maryland
Chay Pere
Frederick
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Frostburg
Oakland
Fort Cumberland
Markey
Datalla
Will of Bia 1 Wolto Probate After Duel Fatail
The will of Bia 1 Wolto was filed for probate in the Orphan's Court today. After distributing property to relatives and friends the remainder was split between the First Atonbben and Briliat subjects, tied to two churches. A stray bullet during the duel near Hagoratown and Downsvila is noted with an arrest for participants on November 20, 1949.
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Wolto
Orphan's Court
Jan. B.coorg
Hagoratown
Althe Church of Christ of
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