More Caught In Not Fixed By The State
In Bastrop Louisiana on January 28 two more men were named as alleged members of the hooded mob that killed Watt Daniel and Thomas F. Richards in Morehouse Parish. Identified as Jasper Jones and Jim Harp, both workers for the Southern Carbon Company, they join the case alongside other suspects in the state’s probe into the terror group.
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WM. K. Hutchinson
Carer
Ancient Court
HOUSE
Bastrop
Louisiana
Morehouse Parish
Watt Daniel
Thos
F. Richards
Jasper
Jap) Jones
Big Jim” Harp
The
Southern Carbon Company
Jury declares youth died by his own hand in Foxville inquest
In Foxville a thurmont magistrate jury returned a verdict that 26 year old Melvin Buhrman, a Foxville mountaineer, died by his own hand. Testimony showed he threatened self harm after his wife deserted him. He had followed her to her parents home and argued. His father found his body next morning with a shotgun nearby and a short stick in hand. The inquest concluded suicide with no foul play.
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Foxville
Cadorvan
Thurmont
Melvin Buhrman
Voxville
Ds Ute
Werne
Sea of Mustimony
Buhrman
Tig
Case
Buhtrmmt
Knab
Wbmer B. Babrman
Fox Ville
Gdn
Noor Inn
Ruhrman
Accused Deacon Named in Mer Rouge Mob Slaying Hearing
At an open Bas trop Louisiana hearing Newt, accused deacon, was named by his brother indaw Fred Eubanks as a member of the hooded mob charged with the slaying of F. Writ Daniel and Thomas F. MWehards at Mer Rouge Louisiana.
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Deacon
Newt
Indaw
Fred Eubanks
Bastrop
F. Writ Daniel Wnh
Thomas F. Mwehards
Mer Rouge
Veterans Bureau to be scrapped here in Maryland
The Wagerstown branch of the United States Veterans' Bureau will curtail activities in Western Maryland as wartime veterans programs near completion. Staff reductions reduce personnel to three or four, the building will be closed, and no smaller offices opened to handle remaining caseloads. Official announcement has yet to be confirmed. The bureau was moved from Sandersville to the city about a year ago, placing over 150 veterans into positions after vocational training. Meanwhile in Europe, London reports Britain will not interfere with French actions in occupied zones as General Godley stated.
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Wagerstown
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Maryland
Uhre
Neadanarteva
Roessner
Washington
Veterans’ Bureau
Sanderland
Arrests, Fire Company to Bar Ku Klux Klan Meetings
Police report an arrest for carrying concealed weapons after a man was found with a .38 revolver and tools during a seizure at a local building. Separately, Junior Fire Company directors plan a special meeting to vote on banning Ku Klux Klan meetings in the hall, amid neighborhood complaints and official silence from some members.
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Fire Company
Ku Klux Klan
Thurston
Ten Tn
Mo Aley
Natal Bante
Junior Fire Company
Reterengy
Toohition
Abborty
de Thas
Fira
Tha
Ki Kit Klan
Miro
Dieog
Hatora
U S Waits To Be Aid To Europe
Washington January 23 American policy remains hands off in the European crisis as President Harding and Secretary Hughes adhere to restraint. Senate critics urge action while administration officials insist the United States has gone as far as it should, opposing France's invasion of Germany while supporting a friendly power. Page 6 continuation noted.
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George F. Holmes
International News Service
Carreapcident
Washington
United States
Europe
Harding
Hughes
White House
Stita
Wm. H. Boruch
France
Germany
Fous &O
Americuan
Advakry
Poin
George Ruth Crushed In Accident At Potomac Plant
A heavy piece of lumber fell at the Potomac Public Service Company power plant under construction in Williamsport. George Ruth, 21 Maryland Avenue, Maryland City, suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries and is hospitalized in Washington County. A second worker was lightly injured and returned home. The contracting company is investigating the cause, which remains undetermined.
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Potomac Public Service Company
Williamsport
George Huth
Maryland Avenue
Mms
Falks
Washington County Hospital
Sud
Hig Homal
Accient
Miamiship
Mellon Rules On Dividends In 1920s Focus
Washington January notes state Mellon declares a stock dividend does not prove accumulated gains beyond business needs would trigger law. Treasury secretary issued a morning letter to the Senate in response to a resolution sponsored by Representative Brookhart. He said punitive provisions of the revenue act have not been invoked against any of the 12,000 corporations charged by the Federal Trade Commission with releasing stock dividends.
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Washington
Jag
Treansary Metlon
Senate
Broakhart
Mellon
Federal Prades Commission
Ange
President Harding to Rest in Study During Cold Convalescence
President Harding stayed in the White House study to rest as doctors report he is much improved from a severe cold. He will not attend daily duties while convalescing, with cabinet and planned engagements postponed.
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International News Service
Washington
Jan
Harding
White House
Indat
Youths Rob Saloons In Two Heists At City Saloon
In Chicago a gang of five youths attacked a saloon, bound patrons, and escaped with 83,000 after breaking a safe. In a separate incident a theft involving 76,000 included warehouses and a boy with watermarked whiskey. Washington reports a constitutional minendivent proposal and a line about public warnings. Miss Widmyer is ill, with Miss Troupe substituting.
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Chicago
Doctors Can Get It During Flu Epidemic
Washington on January 23 officials issued an emergency order allowing physicians to issue more liquor prescriptions as the flu epidemic strains supplies. Acting Prohibition Commissioner J B Jones said the move lets doctors care for patients after doctors exhausted their three month quota of prescriptions. Officials stressed the measure is limited to emergency needs and not to be abused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity Internuyronst Newn Service
Washington
National Prohibition Enforcement Headquarters
Prohibition
J. B. Jones
Jones Salt
Stop Export Of Coal Until U S Needs Cared For
Washington moves to halt coal exports to Canada amid shortages and high prices. Senator David I Waluh of Massachusetts will introduce a Senate resolution this week to embargo Canadian shipments until American needs are met. The measure directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to stop deliveries across the northern boundary and asks for a review of coal quality and distribution to curb non inflammable impurities and rising costs.
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Aewe
Washington
Dgn
Congress
Canada
David’ I Waluh
Massachusetts
International
Senate
G. C
Walgh
Commission
United States
New
England
Parents of 17 truants face charges here
Police arraigned seventeen parents at Justice Halm’s court for failing to send their children to school. Most claim hardship due to family mess or poverty and lack of proper clothing. Second offenses may bring heavier fines as truancy officers pursue settlements.
Bandits Rob Bank Messengers Of $60,000 In Brooklyn
Two auto bandits robbed two Irving National Bank messengers of $60,000 being transferred from Pitkin Avenue Brooklyn to a branch of Irving National Bank. The robbery happened in a sparsely settled Brooklyn neighborhood. The bandits forced the messengers to exit their car and raise their hands before fleeing.
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New York
Irving National Bank
Pitkin Avenue Bank
Brooklyn
Aldewalle
Hens laying eggs continue to drop at city market
Egg prices and related farm products decline with hens laying fewer eggs. Ogga sells at 35 and 40 cents a dozen while oxen prices slide. chickens range 20 to 22.4 cents per unit, butter quoted around 46 cents, and other items like apples and potatoes show modest moves. Prices are described as the lowest in four months and colder weather is noted.
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Farmora Tho
Mines Paralyzed as Ruhr Strike Expands
Ruhr coal strike widens with about 100,000 idle workers in Hugo Stinnes and August Thyssen mines. French move to isolate occupied areas progresses with frontier guard planned. Germany lodges third protest in London over French occupation, calling the move legal.
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Uy International
Essen
Ruhr
Hugo Stinnes
August Thyssen
Germany
London
Radtop
Great Britain
Pice
Soviet Troops Concentrate Near Roumanian Frontier
London dispatch reports Soviet forces massing along the Roumanian border with Sofia citing an Exchange Telegraph despatch. The move signals heightened military activity as tensions rise in the region.
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London
Sofia
U S Rhine Forces Off Tomorrow
The U S Army of occupation of the Rhine will depart for Antwerp tomorrow noon aboard the transport St Mihiel with a guard of honor from French troops. Upon arrival in the United States married men under staff sergeant will be discharged, while German sentiment reflects mourning for the Allied troops. A separate social event is announced by the Helping Hand class of Washington Square M E Church for Thursday evening, with refreshments and entertainment in the Sunday Schoolroom.
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Iy International
Sergive
Corman
Woughboys
Tadies
Waxhington Square
W. Sullivan
France pledge to counter German Ruhr policy and influence
Paris reports France will combat Berlin's grip on occupied Rhineland and Ruhr and oppose passive resistance. Cabinet plans moves: disrupt Berlin communications and impose financial reprisals by issuing paper in occupied zones while Berlin withholds marks. Westphalia labor is urged to stay at work to support livelihood. Reports from Cologne and Dusseldorf suggest German deportations lose momentum as workers remain on site.
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Frank &, Mason
Paris
France
Berlin
Rhineland
Ruhr
Hitler
Germans Cheer As Americans Escort Prisoners
In Coblenz on January 23 a German magnate Frits Thyssen and fellow prisoners were escorted toward Mayence for trial by American troops. A nearby crowd of doughboys drew cheers while the German group, including Thyssen, called out three cheers for the Americans and reciprocated with hearty shouts.
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Coblenz
Frits Thyssen
Mayence
Dry Net Targeting Gary Officials Promises Liquor Ring Bust
Gary Indiana January 23 arrest of Mayor Rosewell O Johnson Sheriff William B Olds and Dwight E Kinder among Gary and Lake County officials sparks a federal drive to uncover the biggest liquor ring in the Middle West. Prohibition enforcement counsel R C Minturn says more arrests will follow as the investigation expands locally.
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Middle West
Indiana
Gary
Ind
Rosewell O. Johnson
William B. Olds
Dwight E. Kinder
Gary City
Lake County
R. C. Eas Minturn
Prohibition Enforcement Division
Mie Turn
Atresia
Hatkanapoliy
Meleya
Silver Taken From Maryland Restaurant
Police were notified by the proprietor of the Maryland Dining Room that silverware disappeared from the premises on Saturday night. The report mentions suspects named Waritins and Robror, and streets Jonathan and Week Pranktik near the corner, with details unclear due to damage.
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Maryland
Vie Porta
Tuehanon
Robror
Nevely
Jonathan
Week
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Goldene
Dagigl
First National Bank
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George Ruth
Sll
Waslington
Arthur Capper
Republica of Kansas
Capner
Ethel Widmyer
Wilson's School
Guppo
Elizabath
U. S
Kenneth v Clark
Halm
By & D. Weyer
Red
U.S. Rhine
Cologne
Dusseldorf
Horlin
Ta Ba
von Lanzanauer
Par
Sherff
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