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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1929
Page
4
Otis Thomason, charged with a murder, is slated for a preliminary hearing Monday in Columbus. He allegedly shot McCorkle at the Thomason home after a late Saturday dance ended in a confrontation when McCorkle drew a knife and advanced toward Thomason. McCorkle, 22, died at the scene.
Deputy sheriffs Tarler and Stuart and Constable Jim Mahes of Saratoga raided a still on Yellow Creek Limited afternoon three miles south of Cahanbus finding a copious supply of illicit liquor. No one was present. Jim Nils was arrested nearby while authorities held a suspected operator believed to be part of a larger operation.
A confessed thief named Morris Meyers implicated three Chicago police officers in a held-up jewelry heist. Meyers, a jewelry thief, and the officers including Edward O Malley and Michael Coon, are alleged to have conspired to steal $16 after a wristwatch grab, with Casey and Grover assisting in the arrest.
Old Santa drew a record crowd in Hope with shoppers filling streets and stores Friday and Saturday. Stores credit early publicity and out-of-town visitors for a booming Christmas trade, aided by Santa’s appearance and special store appeals.
John M. Martin assistant principal keeper at Auburn state prison died of apoplexy after suffering a stroke while on duty. Riots earlier in the week left eight convicts and the principal keeper dead. his death is linked to the strain of the disturbances and the installation of the electric chair. A widow and daughter survive him.
Hempstead County organizes a 13 member poultry association at the city hall. Miss Mary Buechley, the county home demonstration agent, will direct all activities and begin accrediting local flocks. Officers elected include George F. Dodd as president Willis W. Cobb as vice president and Mrs C H Locke of Ozan as secretary. The vice president holds the state production record for white leghorns.
The Goodfellows drive, led by Kendall Lemley and Mark Smyth, will require a larger sum than before to aid at least 100 Hope area children. Abe Goodfellows’ work expands, with Jack Saves of Saenger offering a toy matinee to reduce toy costs, aiming to ensure no child wakes Christmastide with an empty stocking. The fund drive nears completion, with over Sunday contributions expected in the final report.
LINNUS Ma Die W(44) A romance ends as Father Penis Downey a young Mar celing priest deserts his parish and elopes with Maudie Myers to Chicaza. Judge Paul Vioseal grants an alimony decree after nearly two years. Mrs Downey says he deserted weeks after the wedding and sent a Europe bound note. A baby was hurt earlier in Marveling.
MARINETTE Wis Dee Jr Sheriff L B Lindsay once top Marinette high school halfback applies gridiron lessons to policing. During a prisoner arrest Lindsay chased John Sami and made a decisive tackle tackling him to the ground, demonstrating his post football training in action.
A. G. Phillips, son of Mr and Mrs J M Phillips of Hope, is in a Texarkana hospital with gunshot wounds from a hunting accident Friday. While in Haworth with friends he tried to fix a hung shotgun when a shell fired, tearing away two fingers of his left hand. Phillips now lives in Idabel Oklahoma and was raised in the community.
Los Angeles December 16 An inventor, Frances Caldwell 25, planned to mail 13 friends Christmas packages that would explode when opened. He confessed he wanted to see how the mechanism would work after notifying deputies that no other motive existed. Caldwell was arrested and warned of possible bombs in parcels. authorities notified likely victims while postal inspectors checked gifts but found none.
Police pursue a complicated case in Memphis tied to Mrs Juanita Bealren Clutts a 2 year old mother, with Chicago connections and a possible gangland motive. Sheriff Lancers notes suspect Bill Thomas a Chicago bus driver is involved while families say she planned to visit and return for Christmas. Investigators seek to connect loose angles across Illinois Arkansas and Tennessee.
Mountain View reports a grand jury investigates the torture murder case of Connie Franklin. Franklin, who admitted past hospital confinement for nervous diseases, is connected to five men charged with murder. His mother, Mrs. Lillie Baker, says she last saw him three years ago and identifies him by a photograph. The jury's aim is to clarify Franklin’s identity and involvement as proceedings continue.
In Lexington Mississippi the death of Noo G White, a state political figure, is under sheriff’s investigation. A man named Sai Tice from one of White’s farms was spirited away by officers to prevent violence. no solid evidence yet links him to the case. A Black man was arrested at his cabin following the death scene, but officials say the circumstances can be explained by earlier events and visits to the area.
President Hoover's request to appoint a joint committee to examine the adequacy and concentration of prohibition enforcement agencies was adopted in the Senate's extra session without debate. Senator Jones of Washington sponsored the measure after a special message from Moyer.
President Hoover plans to sign a 160 million dollar tax reduction measure today. It would be the first bill removed from the statute books under the Hoover administration.
CANANDAIGUA NY Dee 16 The slayer of 68 year old farmer H B Bailey left a wreath made of leaves and paper flowers on Bailey's door after a killing Saturday. Troopers seek Edward La Savard farm hand implicated by the victim's son Duane. La Savards reportedly tied and gigged the farmer at the point of a pistol then escaped in Bailey's automobile after the shooting that left Bailey's head blown off. Duane found his killed father in the house and the killer packed a lunch in Bailey's kitchen before leaving.
LANDLING. Rev. W. Women may smoke invade harder shops or wear trousers and get wage with it but the female of the deer species is out of luck. A hunter near Marequette faced a fatal error as a horned doe was mistaken for a buck. Earnest W. Libby, district conservation officer, ruled the doe loses privileges and if mistaken for a buck it is his fault. The hunter was allowed to keep the deer.
Police report a family massacre in Three Rivers Quebec with multiple victims found in three rooms. Investigators describe fatal wounds and possible decapitation intent but provide few details amid ongoing inquiries.
A joint meeting of the Hempstead county Red Cross Chapter Committee and the local associated charities executive committee is called at City Hall at 7 30 tonight. Miss Lapton, Red Cross field representative, will attend to discuss coordinating the work of the two agencies. Full attendance urged.
Clarksville Ark Dec 16 All classes at the College of the Quarks were suspended after the science building burned yesterday causing an estimated 150000 in damages. The fire was discovered by a student on the third floor, and a library on the first floor had many books moved out. Laboratory equipment worth 20000 was reported a total loss, while president De Wiley Tin Curie was in New York and unaware of the blaze until today.
TROVO Utah December 16. Mrs H S Pyne waited for a pheasant to appear at her window. A large ware bird flew through, landed at her feet, she killed it and plucked it. Wardens were unsure how to proceed since the bird was taken out of season and no state law covered such a case.
Bug man is the author of fope Star's latest serial starting Wednesday December 16. The jury is A Christmas Carol and the author, though not recognizable, is Charles Dickens. The picture is from a painting of Dickens in youth. The Star will publish a short serial during the holiday season with Beronae and Marley’s ghost among the famous Dickens characters.
Quorum Court approved a four and one half mill general tax with a half mill special levy for county agent work. Judge Johnson sided with the county, ruling the half mill levy illegal but allowing the total tax to stand. The decision saves taxpayers about 4000 and sets a precedent on special levies.
A Saturday morning children's matinee at Saenger offers admission for a toy. Toys donated go to Goodfellows for distribution to needy families this Christmas. Manager Eaves promotes the event urging townsfolk to bring toys or buy tickets, with admission priced as a toy.
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