Death of Novelist Roche Sends Shock Through Florida Literary World
Palm Beach Cuba Somers Roche 52 a noted writer died at his home after a two week illness He published many short stories in leading magazines and newspapers He studied at Holy Cross College and Boston College graduating in 1904 He served as captain in military intelligence during the war and authored numerous novels and stories Two marriages are noted incl using pen name E Pettit He was famed for Florida winter settings in his fiction and was described as generous and unconventional He advised younger writers and supported his wife a fellow author The piece also notes Arkansas House actions on state police and road funding along with Thorn liquor bill discussions and a five member committee study of age pension bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wess
Palm Beach
Ater
Florida
Othe Dey
Ethel Kirell
New York
Pettit Roche
James ‘Jeffrey Hoche
Roche
E. Pettit
Danus
Rally
America
Jim Beach
Reers
Atlantic Ocean
Little Rock
Common School Fund
Pilkinton
Hempstead
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Carter
Stiller
Wootsey
Franklin
I ‘Ammittee
Thorn
Woolsey
Rowen
Jefferson
Thomas
Ht Spring
Chapman
Ashley
Smith
Randolph
House
Hauptmann Case Placed on Appeal
In Trenton New Jersey Bruno Richard Hauptmann’s appeal from his murder conviction of the Lindbergh baby was placed before the Court of Errors and Appeals after denial of Supreme Court review. Hauptmann ordered his New Jersey lawyers to pursue the appeal from the death sentence, replacing Edward J. Reilly who led the defense at trial.
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Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Wibuial
Court of Errors and Appeals
Supreme Court
Bruno Richard Hauptinson
Edward J. Reilly
Brooklyn
Flemington
C. Liogd Fisher
Hauptmann
New Jersey
Fisher
Frederick A. Paine
Egbert Rosecrans
Puupee
Hunterden County
Hinton Family News from Pebouery and Buckner
A rocky, fragmentary local notes column records births and family visits. Hinton welcomed a son to Mr. and Mrs. Clyda Rogers on Pebouery 12 while Mrs Ellidge of near Petrus spent time with several neighbors including Mes Laws Cox Poramie Gibson and Mrs McCay of Buckner. Teddie Camp visited Mr urs Mes A J Camp. FRidlay gatherings and Sunday school events are noted with Beatrice Frnmls and Stumps mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyda Rogers
Pebouery
Mothre
Haiy
Ellidge
Near Petrus
Mes
Laws, Cox
Poramie Gibson
Mas McCay
Buckner
Ecd
Teddie
Urs
A J. Camp Fiidlay
TR Gibson
Mins Beatrice Frrmls
Stumps
Beeson Rember
Governor urges driver license crackdown after fatal hit and run
In Little Rock Governor Futrell urged stronger traffic safety laws after 13 Pulaski county deaths this year and two pedestrians killed by a hit and run within blocks of the capital. He blamed reckless driving and called for license revocation and a driver license bill in the legislature. The report notes Arkansans face higher traffic death rates and outlines proposed measures and political reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Futrell
Pulaski County
Stite
Arkansas
Dillinger
Aules
Foreign Holders of Bonds May Sue
London reports predictions that foreign holders of United States government bonds may seek diplomatic action after the Supreme Court upheld abrogation of the gold clause. Diplomats note Britain financed bonds in New York and Paris before leaving the gold standard and paid off in gold in 1934, while U S bonds were sold domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eng
United States
United States Supreme Court
New York
Faris
Great Britain
Aso
Ed Stewart Visits Family in Tokio as Others Share News
Toki o reports Ed Stewart staying with the Coaley and Huddleston families for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Sem Huddleston returned from Prescott after a week with relatives. The community notes sickness with the Geester infant ill from pneumonia. Denver Sullivan of Little Rock and Nashville visitors Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wisdow and Miss Ruby appear among locals. Mrs. Green returns to Perry County after visiting A. O. McHughes family. Evelyn Sanford shows improvement. E Threat of Forest City visited his parents last week. M. L. Stewart of Hot Springs was a Tickie visitor Wednesday followed by Hayne Hutchinsen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stewart
Ben Coaley
Sem Huddleston
Prescott
Geester
Denver Sullivan
Little Rock
Sting
Oscar Wisdow
Ruby
Nashville
Green
Perry County
A. O. McHughes
McHughes
Evelyn Sanford
E. Threat
Forest City
M. L. Stewart
Hot Springs
Tckie
Hayne Hutchinsen
Weather, Work, and Warmer Climates: A McCourt Study
Dr. Walter E. McCourt of Washington University reports national weather tests show workers perform best at 58 to 65 degrees and best mental work at 34 to 48 degrees. He notes November and June peak production, with lows in midsummer and January, and links humidity to behavior and liquor consumption trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Walter E. McCourt
Tallncellor
Washington University
McCourt
Paper history roots span Europe and China
The first paper production sites are listed as France in 1189, Italy in 1276, Germany in 1391, and England in 1494, with the original invention credited to China in 105 A.D. The note underscores early global spread and familiarity with papermaking milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Italy
Germany
England
China
Calls for Independent Judiciary in State Courts
A reader argues for independent judicial authority within the state to ensure fair trials. The piece questions political influence on evidence, jury understanding, and the impact of prejudices and perjury on court outcomes, urging reform to protect justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petr Figietl
Negro Bound Over on Murder Charge
A Black man, Maxwell, is held without bond on a murder charge following a shooting at a Christmas event on the west side of the city. The victim, Annie Pearl Blée, died after being shot during a social gathering. The case proceeds as prosecutors seek a formal indictment and trial date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Maxwell
Arsbd
Claminathon
Annie Pearl Blée
Goetreedt
Segra
Maxewell
Houston
Loonard Jickson
Jail for theft of soap in small town case
George Rogers pleaded guilty to petit larceny for stealing soap from a local A and P grocery. He was fined 10 dollars and sentenced to one day in jail. The case notes Rogers as the defendant and references the store. Cox-Chasidy Foundry Co. filed suit against B. and Austin for action on account. case disclosed on motion of plaintiff after payment of costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rogers
Petit Jareeny
Rogers
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Ifere’s Y Money
John S. Gibson Drug Company
Hapa
Arik
Joe Maxwell
Tele
Teeth State Bank
Lutte
Texarkonn
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of Webb
Ward & Son
Gulf Gasoline M. 5
Bates Distributor
South Elm Street
Ruby McKee
Jimmy Porter Norman
Nappy
Lewis
John P. Cox Drug Co
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