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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1929

Page

4

Leave Children At Home and Three Burned To Death

MANILA Ark Dew 3 1 tucking their three children safely In bed to protect them from the freezing weather Mr and Mrs Walter Castner visited Mrs Castners fathers home for a short while last night. When they returned late in the evening their barn near here was in flames and the three children died four bodies of Arthur eight Clarence and Carl four were found after the fire had been extinguished. Car evidently and shy suffocated but the post mortem showed Arthur had sought to escape. His body was found near silver wore felt in bed The moments left the children a bee beside every fires with no danger of the fire catching in the room. Authorities say the building was destroyed by defective flue.

Manila Ark Fran Walter Castner Castner Haines Arthur Clarence Carl Iilver

City Thaws Out As Mercury Rises

City residents rise to milder temperatures after a cold snap as plumb ers and mute mechanics work to thaw pipes. Community aid groups report helping those in need while authorities urge caution against cold damage and prepare for further cold risks.

U W Official Dead of Pneumonia

Rev iy Tivvey Lami Cress, 77, a Grand Rec order of the A O U Wy, died today of pneumonia. He will be buried beside his wife, who died in years past, at Benlamtle. He was active in lodge work and well known in the community.

Bayseutavilga Lami Cress U. Wy Mies Frank ‘Lech Paeoaenia Fanera Heiel Tomarrasy Benlamtle Sears

Unification Plans Of MP Approved By Commission

Unification plans approved today by the commission outline plans to merge systems while keeping property titles separate. The Missouri Pacific would control the 22 reads while areas near Beaganeart Trinity and Selle would be adjusted for integrated operation under the proposal.

Mxamines O D. Weoudl Phon Wall Missouri Pacite Direet Cabtal del Taal Wi. Beaganeart Trinity & Selle Arid Glee Missoun Cuciiic Qian Dae Weel Ramon Syntems

Deny Will Drop Big Damage Suit In High Profile Case

In Bridgeport Connecticut Frank L Wilder filed a demurrer seeking to drop a 500000 breach of promise suit by Katherine King Fogarty of New York against James J Tunney former heavyweight champion. The action contends releases were signed but prosecutors argue malicious prosecution. A cross complaint alleges violations of signed releases. In Detroit, Ford Motor Co raises wages to seven dollars a day for US employees effective December 1, affecting about 125,647 workers and boosting annual payroll by roughly 20 million dollars. The raise applies to workers previously earning seven dollars or more, with 24,320 already at the seven dollar minimum. The move follows Ford’s prior wage steps since January and echoes President Hoover era conference prompts.

Bridgeport. Conn Dent Frank L. Wikder Katherine King Fogarty New York City Fort Worth Texas James J Gors) Tennes Wilder Tunney Thunney Detroit Dre Ford Mater Company Edseth Ford Alrready United States Wiese Ford Washington Hoover

Promise of Coffee Attracts Negro Law Violator From River

Washington report recounts Clifton Carter, a youth stopped by Officer Wyckoff for driving an invalid vehicle with no proper permit. In a scuffle over law and supply, Carter leapt into the Chesapeake and Potomac canal, ice on the water and cold air surrounding, as the officer pursued and made the arrest with the suspect resisting and crying out. The scene grew tense amid the riverbank near the canal, highlighting enforcement and misbehavior under the era’s policing.

Washington, Dre Sn UN Carter Wiletsall Sega

Tent Show Raid Produces Results

Athens authorities raided a midwestern style tent show advertised as a medicine revival offering ice cold lemonade and various pop drinks. Officers seized 4 gallons of whiskey and 18 gallons of mash, but were unable to locate the show owners.

Athens

Jailing of Eddie Guerin In London Recalls Sensational Crime Record

Eddie Guerin, once dubbed the quarry of the era, is arrested in London after a storied career of daring robberies and escapes. His 1889 Paris and Lyons thefts totaling 250000 francs and 50000 dollars sparked a continents wide chase.

Eddie Guerin London

National Figures To Address Dairy Meet At Capital

Arkansas hosts a banquet Thursday night at the Little Rock hotel honoring J C Penney and Foremast Dairy Products merger partners for Arkansas dairy expansion. Invitees include national bankers and business leaders led by A G Lonsdale, W Baldwin, A Couch, and J C Penney as Roy Anderson from Hope attends before the December 5 gathering at 6 40 p.m.

Tope Vakers Eth Little Rock J. C. Pentey Forenst Dairy Products Company Arkansas Southwest Dairy Products Pacific Coast M. Penany Lonsdale and Tenney Man Hotel Lie Rock A. G. Lonsdale Ypgsiddent American Bankers Association la. W. Baldwin Missouri Pacific Railroad Company A. C. Couch Arkansas Power & Light Co J.C. Penney Penney Storrs Stalic BE. J. Bodmen Arkansas Bankers Association Caton Mills C. M. Conway 2. C. Penney New York Chicago Hope Roy Anderson The Arkansas Bank & Trust Co

Superior Firemen Save a Stricken Boat at Harbor

Superior Wisconsin firemen answered a call and rushed to the docks to find a 21 foot launch sinking from damage at the teak harbor. They used a new sea fire apparatus to pump water and rescue the boat, bringing it ashore with the owner watching anxiously.

Superior Wis Dee Iasistakce

Arkansan Admits Oklahoma Robbery Confession in Bank Heist

Conway, Arkansan Shuck confessed to an Oklahoma bank robbery after extradition. He waived extradition and was to be held for trial in Thalia, Oklahoma. A woman and husband aided the crime, describing a 440 dollar take and a planned getaway in a car.

Maulknet Attobace Jobusui Nis King Shock Culamohy Shock Beet Robe Shuck Kin Oklahoma

Saved By A Hair He Stays Shaved

In a federal court in Memphis Tennessee Lawrence Miestri was dismissed on a liquor charge after witnesses described a tasting and friends testified he never wore a mustache. The courtroom scene featured a light touch as prosecutors and defense debated the role of appearance in the case.

Memphis Tenn. Dev Cain Fedeeral Court Lawrence Miestri

Census Bureau To Parcel Out Jobs Offer

A fragment discusses applying for government work in Washington. Applicants must submit blanks and information on qualifications and posterity, be able to write legibly, and demonstrate speed on a sample schedule. Political affiliation should not affect eligibility, though applicants are warned against revealing party loyalty.

Soline Ustlag Washington Capitol Bureau

Tinkham To Tell of Church Lobby

Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts won a pathway to testify before the Senate Lobby Committee about activities of the Board of Temperance of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Federal Council of Churches, which he has attacked. He seeks a hearing on alleged abuses and political activity.

Washington Tinkham Massachusetts Senate Board of Temperance Methodist Episcopal Church Federal Council of Churches Caraway Inkhunun Hoa

Borger Officials Await Rum Trial Details

Amarillo dispatch reports Borger officials preparing for federal rum trial proceedings. Former Mayor Pace and Deputy Constable Jane James, among others, face charges with bonds estimated from 600 to 42 000 dollars as a special grand jury session is convened for December.

Amarillo Texas Dee T Cileti A. Pace Ai Borger Jack Payine Johnny Dunes Lewis Crim J. O. Taylor Louis Weitsimina L. Lanthran

State Recovers Embezzled Funds

State officials report recovery of forty one thousand one hundred forty eight dollars and eighty two cents embezzled from the gasoline tax refund account. Three former State Revenue Department employees and bondsman sureties paid the Attorney General and the governor’s office settled the loss. The money, recovered without suit or extra fees, includes amounts from the Hone Accident Insurance Company and trust disbursements to cover the deficit. The case involved salary vouchers and shortfalls traced to the prior administration, with guilty pleas or sentences noted for several individuals.

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Hoover's Message Read to Congress

El Dorado reports a wager led to a fatal drinking stunt. Tom Finson, a local Black man, bet a week's wages he could drink a quart of whiskey, walk 100 yards there and back, and not fall. He won the bet but died shortly after, as county officers recount Fiason also drank and plied the route before collapsing and dying an hour later.

EL Dorado Tom Finson Fiason

Banquet Honors Missouri Pacific Official At City Event

The Lime and Sweet Clover Day program will feature a goodwill banquet in honor of J. Cannon vice president and general manager of Missouri Pacific Lines. It will be held at the Barlow Hotel on Friday December 6 at 7 00 p m with notable visitors. Business leaders are urged to attend and industries should send representatives. Tickets go on sale tomorrow and should be reserved by Thursday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce.

J. Cannon Missouri Pacific Lines Barlow Hotel Cannon Chamber of Commerce

Legion saves mail plane marked field in Dalton Mass

A Newark to Montreal mail plane, fogbound and off course, landed safely on a field marked by The American Legion Post 154 Dalton. The pilot, with two passengers, credited the field marking for guiding a safe landing in Berkshire County amid treacherous hills and limited nearby fields. The post emphasizes aviation field marking as civic service and plans to continue supporting local aviation markings and programs.

Dalton Mass Dee d American Legion Stacy Edward J. Norman, Jr Newark de Montreal New York Legion Berkshire County Legio

Two Night Clubs Burn In Memphis

Fire destroyed two Memphis night clubs after decorated stoves set the buildings alight. Guests fled into freezing air, losing wraps and belongings. firemen estimated losses around 20 thousand dollars.

Memphis Tee

Hoover Urges Swift Action on Tariff and Prohibition Enforcement

President Hoover sent a 12 000 word message to Congress urging immediate tariff adjustments benefiting agriculture and limited industry, tax cuts for individuals and corporations, and transferring prohibition enforcement from Treasury to the Justice Department. He urged citizen cooperation and warned that lawbreakers are enemies of society while outlining broader domestic and international policy aims.

Washington Congress Herbert Hoover White House Tie Treasury Department Justice Department House Senate

Well Poisoning Case Dismissed in Arkansas Court

In Fort Lynn Arkansas Nancy Lynn 63 and her brother Robert Morris 61 faced charges of assault with intent to kill over the poisoning of a community well that sickened more than 20 people. The Miller circuit court dismissed the charges after witnesses failed to appear and on defense pleas for a continuance.

W. H. Arnold Jet Goldman Ie Wena Hiesarresil Lynn Yyon Dancy Morris

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