Murder Squad Trials Stir Morehouse Parish Rifts
Courthouse reports in Bastrop reveal seven men formed a “murder squad” that abducted Watt Daniel and Thomas F. Richards, drove them to Coulee swamp, and dumped their bodies in Lake La Fourche. Witnesses place the group’s route and the illegal reshaping of local authority amid rising tension and threats of martial law.
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William KL Hutchinson
International News
Bastrop
Watt Daniel
Thomas F. Richards
Morehouse Parish
Coulee
Daniel
Richards
Fron Lake la Vourche
I Aupent
Hiram Knox
Texas
Hemphill
Tex
Lake la Bourcche
San Augustine
C. C. Davenport
Collinston
Mer Rowe
Bastron
J. K. Skipwith
Cyclops
Klan
A. V. Coco
Skipwith
Adj
L. A. Toombs
Toombs
City forces show steady gains in crime and fire detection
Over recent months, an alert force functions smoothly, earning a reputation for crime detection. The city fire department under Chief Tiller also shows efficiency gains, with only one serious fire loss in the past 12 months, the George B. Mifler & Son factory.
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Tiller
George B. Mifler & Son Factory
Exports of Corn Rise 40 Percent in 1922 Year
Washington reports U S corn exports for the cereal year ending 1922 up 40 percent from the prior year driven by Europe purchases and France Belgium Italy and Spain buying five times the prewar average. Total exports to Nov 1 reached 166 003 000 bushels versus 113 058 000 in 1921.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Navy
Department of Commerce
Europe
Julius Kelin
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
France
Belgium
Italy
Spain
Liberty Belles perform benefit program at Walnut Street church
Three young women forming the Liberty Belles presented a charming benefit program to a good crowd at Walnut Street Baptist Church last evening, aided by members of the recreation department. The event highlighted community efforts for the Young Women's benefit program with lively songs and local support.
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Walnut Street Baptist Church
New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Air
A new oil lamp offering brilliant white light, superior to gas or electricity, reportedly tested by the U.S. Government and 35 universities. It claims to burn 94 percent air and 69 common kerosene, with no odor, smoke, or noise. Inventor H. Johnson of Chicago offers a 10 day free trial and potential local agency with earnings claims of 250 to 500 dollars monthly.
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U. S
Johson
Lake St
Chicago
Police and Firemen to Be Guided Now by Book of Rules
A city commission publishes a first of its kind handbook for police and firemen outlining duties and conduct. Approved by Mayor Gnagy and Fire Chief Ray Tiller, the booklet aims to standardize rules across officials and employees under city jurisdiction and will be distributed to those interested.
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Commission Hs
J .Gnagy
P. BE. Walker
Ray Tiller
Iit
Gnagy
Walker
Central West
State Will Care for Five of This Family
Five of the eight minor children of Ma and Mea Hurlintig and Addie and Paul aged 13 and 12 in Ida and Toledo, La, are to be taken from their parents and placed in state care for delinquency. Judge James J. Sakfutha of the district court authorized the order after the family’s eldest children were tied to a series of railroad mail robberies.
Ohio city praised as Queen City by Pedicord
Pedicord reports Ohio optimism on growth in 192% with better farming prospects and construction activity likely to match or exceed last year’s 76,000 new homes. He describes Cincinnati as a well named Queen City with boulevards, parks, and river views from Mt Auburn and Price Hill.
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Pedicord
Chaebinat
The
Courier
Saray
Queen City
Ats
Pinelhy J
Mt Auburn
Price Lhoneeri
Obie River
Wisa
Sinehioati
Luis
Ohio
Second Semester Rules for West Schools Entrance Ages
The second semester will begin in January. Children entering kindergarten must be five years old by the start and may be five within six weeks after the date. Students turning five by May 22 may start at the beginning of the semester. No new kindergarten classes before September.
Unclear OCR Summary of Unemployment and Fight Narrative
Fragmented text references unemployment concerns and a boxing match narrative. Mentions include Mangy and Minton with a Tad Logan clash. Vague lines describe a crowd, a shouty moment, and a guard or trainer figure. Names and specifics are garbled.
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Minton
Sandon
Mothers Organize to Aid Boys at YMCA
A mothers auxiliary was formed for the YMCA boys department with officers Mrs. C A Morris president Mrs W J Haverstock vice president Mrs Louis Anderson secretary and treasurer. Committees include social program and house keepers to support bible study evenings and activities for boys and mothers. Meetings planned quarterly.
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C. A
Morris
W. JE. Jiaverstock
Louis Anderson
Shai Wen
Vougpe
W. J
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Cedar Falls
Jesup
Iowa
Leavitt & Johnsonuilding
O. Gregg
Eonned
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