Prohibition Drives Sweep on Southwest Louisiana Coast
Prohibition agents began a double sweep along the Southwest Louisiana coast to curb rum smuggling. A freight car at Gueydan station carried about 75 000 dollars in champagne and whisky, seized by Agent L E Poole of the Southern Pacific. Wade H Ellis urged tying federal funds to state cooperation in enforcing the dry law, saying it would spur local responsibility and impact nationwide.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Gueydan Station
L. E. Poole
Southern Pacific Railroad
Washington
Wade H. Ellis
Taft
Sons of the American Revolution
Mayor Court Handles Twenty Six City Cases
Twenty six cases were heard in the city Police court during a Monday session. Most defendants were found guilty or pled guilty and fined. others were dismissed or continued. Offenses ranged from traffic violations to petty larceny. Henry Oliver received six months. Jim Lewis Smith and Ben Thomas got 90 days each. Jessie Ray Thomas was fined $50 or 104 days for speeding and driving without a license.
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Henry Oliver
Jim Lewis Smith
Ben Thomas
Jessie Ray Thomas
Breeders to Celebrate West Shorthorn Start Anniversary
Boonville Missouri hosts a cattle breeders celebration on June 25 marking the nine tieth anniversary of Shorthorn cattle west of the Mississippi. Ravenswood farm near Boonville features the United States oldest Shorthorn herd. The event is backed by the American Shorthorn Breeders Association and the Missouri Shorthorn Association. The farm owner N Leonard is son of a former president of the American Shorthorn Association.
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Boonville
Ravenswood Farm
American Shorthorn Breeders Association
Missouri Shorthorn Association
United States
N. Nelson Leonard
American Shorthorn Association
Snobs Cautioned By Chemical Official
New York report says young technical men should avoid snobbery and priggish airs. Dr. John E. Teeple, treasurer of the American Chemical Society, warns that current status proves little to others and that future corrections may be needed.
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New York
American Chemical Society
John E. Teeple
Ater
Lithis Ore Mined Largely in Black Hills South Dakota
Nearly all lithis ore mined in this country originates from the Black Hills region in South Dakota, indicating the area's dominant role in domestic supply.
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Black Hills
South Dakote
Preliminary hearing set in fatal Grangeburg case
Onus Williams a 14 year old boy charged with first degree murder of his father John Williams will face a preliminary hearing tomorrow at 10 a.m. before Judge Baxley. The fatal shooting occurred last Thursday near Grangeburg after the father whipped the boy. Williams says he did not pull the trigger, claiming the gun discharged when it struck the floor as he defended himself. Defense witnesses had not yet been summoned. state witnesses were called.
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Onus Williams
John Williams
Baxley
Court of Common Pleas
Grangeburg
Young Williams
Oxford Prize Poet Won Again by a Woman
Phyllis M. Hartnell of St Hinge s College wins the Newdigate prize for the third year running as the best Oxford undergraduate poet. Runner up is Lillian FE. Jones of Lady Margaret Hall.
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Oxford
England
Newdigate
Phyllis M. Hartnell
St. Hinge’s College
Lillian FE. Jones
Lassy Margaret Hall
Standard Oil Defended in Major Damage Suit
Mrs. Allie L. Martin administratrix of C. T. Martin’s estate sues the Standard Oil Co. for 50000 alleging sale of an inflammable fluid passed as kerosene to merchant W. D. Cannon caused an explosion and death. Complaint accuses negligent distribution of a dangerous fluid not testing 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Separate line notes gold mined in world history, one eightieth from Plack Hill south of Dakota.
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Standard Oil Company
Allie L. Martin
Plack Hill
South Dakota
Swampy Plain and Shallow Sea in Pennsylvanian North America
A Fort Worth report to the American Association of Petroleum Geologists describes Pennsylvanian North America. It details widespread swampy plains, abundant fossils in marine deposits, diverse land vegetation, and large coal beds suggesting a vast uniform swampy lowland across coal-bearing regions.
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Fort Worth
Tex
North America
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Ramond C. Moore
Kansas
Dothan Radio Station Project Receives FCC Favorable Notice
F A McNeil said the Federal Radio Commission favorably acted on his application to operate a radio sending station in Dothan. Final steps include proof of capability and backing, with a studio already chosen. If approved, the station could be on air within three months.
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F. A. McNeil
Federal Radio Commission
McNeil
Peanut May Overcome Legume Feed Deficit
Dallas Texas dairy men look to peanuts to bolster hay rations for cows this year. State experts estimate legume hay production at 1 750 000 tons, up from 1 090 000 tons last year. Experiments show peanuts fed as hay and meal after oil extraction can ease the feed deficit. Peanut vines, when properly cured, are valued as alfalfa or clover.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
State Experiment Station
Editor of Augusta Chronicle Appointed Temporary Receiver
Judge A L Franklin appoints Thomas J Hamilton editor of the Augusta Chronicle as temporary receiver for the Hall Lavarre newspapers and orders William Lavarre to show cause why he should not be enjoined from removing control from Harold Hall. Unfavorable publicity from a loan by International Paper Co. cited as reason for failing to deliver stock to the paper company.
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Augusta
A. L. Franklin
Decatur Jury Weighs Death Of 14 Year Old Son
A Morgan County jury in Decatur Alabama will decide if farmer William Ledlow killed his 14 year old son Thom by shooting him in the knee and delaying medical aid until death. State's attorneys plan to use testimony from Mrs Ledlow to build the case.
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Decatur
Ala
Morgan Circuit Court
William Ledlow
Ledlow
Thomas
Winter Losses Shrink Iowa Apple Crop Expectation
Severe winter deaths hit bees reducing pollination as farmers anticipate a smaller apple harvest in Iowa. Beekeepers and growers rely on pollinators to maintain yields and fruit quality amid the cold impact.
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Iowa
Cotton Market Steady Early With July to March Quotes
Cotton futures opened steady in New York with July at 17.90 cents per pound, October 18.49, December 18.75, January 18.81, and March 18.92 as of June 25.
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New York
Weather in Alabama Mostly Cloudy with Showers Tonight
Mostly cloudy conditions spread across Alabama with local showers this evening and again through Wednesday. The forecast calls for unsettled skies and chances of rain in the central and southern counties.
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Alabama
Girl Reporters to Circle Globe in Two Years
Elizabeth Ahrens of Paola Kansas and Mary Shapiro of New York City, graduates of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, plan a two year world writing tour starting this summer. They will begin in Honolulu for a month on an American newspaper then travel to the Orient visiting Peking Shanghai Hong Kong India Italy Spain England Germany and France while earning on American papers and a small home allowance.
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Columbia, Me
School of Journalism
University of Missouri
Elizabeth Ahrens
Paola
Kas
Mary Shapiro
New York
Honolulu
The
Orient
Peking
Shanghai
Honk Kong
India
Ialy
Spain
England
Germany
France
New York Cleft
Grand Jury Probes Slaying of Prohi Agent Craft
Madison County grand jury met to investigate the ambush slaying of R. Hugh Craft, a former prohibition agent and deputy sheriff, on June 12. Indictments expected. Ebb Renfroe jailed on murder charges. About 45 witnesses summoned.
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Grand Jury
PROHI
Huntsville
Ala
Madison County
R. Hugh Craft
Prohibition
Craft
Japanese Hose Team Arrives in Honolulu for Island Series
The Hose unni verity baseball team from Japan is in Honolulu for a six week series against local clubs. They will play multiple games statewide and showcase international play.
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Honolulu
Hose
Japan
Hosel
Kiwanis Club to Attend Troy Interclub Meet Thursday
The local Kiwanis Club will travel to Troy Thursday for an inter club meet with district clubs. Members meet at the Houston Hotel at 11:00 AM and depart for Troy. The Troy meeting starts at 1:00 PM and runs two hours, with Dr. Arthur Keyton urging full attendance.
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Houston
Troy
Arthur Keyton
Hhis Club
Veterans Aid Dallas In Climb To the Top
Two veteran pitchers propelled the Dallas Steers to the Texas league lead at the quarter pole. Barnabe topped the circuit with nine wins and two losses while Glaz ner—note: Glagner—garnered seven wins and three losses, helping Dallas move atop the standings.
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Veterans Aid
Dallas
Charlie Baral
Whitey Glagner
Dallas Steers
Barnabe
Glazner
Cities Seek Airport Rating By Department of Commerce
Washington reports the Department of Commerce Aeronautics Branch has begun rating city airports. Over twenty cities seek A I rating and will be inspected by field workers. An A I rating requires a 2,500 foot landing area in all directions and complete general equipment including wind indicators and radio reporting. Lower ratings possible if requirements are unmet.
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Department of Commerce
Washington
Aeronautcs Branch
Department
Harry H. Blew
Haavar
Panties
Mick
Ita
Fading Hope Held For Fliers Lost Saturday
Madrid reports growing fear that Maj Ramon Franco and three companions perished after their hydroair plane vanished during a trans Atlantic flight. Two large seaplanes searched toward the Azores while Britain sought use of an aircraft carrier for recon flights and private help poured in from Spain Italy and others.
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Madrid
Spain
Ramon Franco
Marchica
Azores
Circuit Officials Hold Court in Geneva Session
Geneva circuit court proceeds in the criminal division this week with Judge H A Pearce, Solicitor J N Mullins, and Court Reporter Hackney presiding in Geneva.
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Circuit
Geneva
H. A. Pearce
J. N. Mullins
Hackney
Circuit Court
Lisenby Girls Sing At Rotary Luncheon
Misses Clois Montine and Geraldine Lisenby sang at the Wadlington Hotel luncheon of the Rotary Club. Charlie Newton spoke on wholesale business and rivals. Oscar Tompkins discussed if the Golden Rule fits all lines of business and law. Dothan Rotary to Marianna for charter presentation Friday. members urged to attend.
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Clois
Montine
Geraldine Lisenby
Rotary Club
Wadlington Hotel
Oscar Tompkins
Dothan
Cotton crop spared by steady rain, Dothan reports
Experienced cotton men in Dothan say the recent two days of persistent rainfall have not materially damaged the cotton crop. They note the season's favorable weather limiting potential harm, though continued rain could yet be problematic if it persists.
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Dothan
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West
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J. Fahy
Los Angeles
Fahy
Standard Oil
America
Augusta Chronicle
Circle Globe
Ebb Renfroe
Tions
Maj. Pranco
South America
Ruiz de Alda
Eduardo Gallarza
Pedro Madaringi
Pablo Rua
Franco
Barcelona
Lieut. Navarro
Lisenby
Rotes
Chas. Newton
Marianna
Charlie Newton
Gwever
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