Stavisky Swindle Exposed by France Pawnshop Scheme
Paris reports detail a lavish swindle linked to pawnshops run by Serge Alexandre Stavisky, alleged to involve high officials and social elites. The scheme used small loans to issue large sums, heavily benefiting charity while financing a glamorous lifestyle. Stavisky evaded police. rumors tie him to cabinet ministers and elite circles as investigations loom.
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Racini
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Readonbtaile
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Myle
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Credit Municipal
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Bitter Truth on South Main Street Paving Promise
Representative EB G Steed writes in today's Star that South Main street paving depended on state promises to cover at least half the cost. He argues most local projects were for convenience and equity, not contract, and cautions against opposing the governor's refunding bill. The piece notes Arkansas York handhald and hints at continued discussion on page.
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EB. G. Steed
Star
South Main Street
Lewisville
Senate
House
Hempstead
New York
Bendbalers
Ktate
Arkansas
Wesley Strong Negro Pioneer of City Dies
Wesley Strong one of the oldest Negro citizens of Hope died at his home on North Shower street Saturday night. He was active in social and religious life in Hope for more than 25 years and left a wife two sons a daughter and several relatives. He was a member of the C. M. E. church General Westover.
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Wesley Strong
Hope
Shower Street
C. M. E. Church
New Plymouth Is Displayed Monday
Three 1934 Plymouth ring sedans were shown Monday by B R Hamm Motor Co and Jocas Dodge and Plymouth distributors at Third and Walnut. The deluxe Plymouth features a 104-inch wheelbase, 6 inches longer than last year and uses independent front wheels without a front axle. It employs a coil spring rear suspension and Plymouth's cross steering to reduce front end vibrations.
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B. R. Hamm Motor Company
Third
Walnut
Jocas Dodge
Plymouth
City Primary filed with 40 candidates February 20
Forty candidates filed for the city primary to be held February 20 in one and four wards. The slate includes four alderman hopefuls with four seeking re election. Offices on the ballot include city attorney city clerk and one alderman from each ward. A run off primary will occur March 27 for those not winning a clear majority.
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W. S. Atkins
T. R. Billingsley
Roy Anderson
G. E. Cannon
L. A. Keith
F. D. Henry
Jim Martindale
J.D. Barlow
C. E. Cassidy
P. B. Carrigan
W. A. Lewis
One Fugitive Captured In Kansas Penitentiary Escape Tale
Intensive state search by National Guardsmen and officers led to the recapture of convict Charles Clifton McArthur in Kansas City. He, 29, crippled by a leg injury from the wall escape, denied knowledge of his partners who abducted a schoolteacher near Lansing and drove to Pawhuska before release. McArthur is back in Lansing’s prison hospital awaiting further proceedings. he holds a five to ten year sentence for second degree burglary with prior convictions including an officer’s slaying in Oklahoma City.
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Kan
Kansas Penitentiary
Charles Clifton McArthur
Kansas City
Pawhuszka
Okla
MacArthur
Oklahoma City
Mistrial Declared In Wynekoop Murder Case
Chicago reports Judge Davis ruled Dr Alice Wynekoop may decide if she can continue the murder trial. Her lawyers had sought a mistrial citing ill health as she suffered another relapse Sunday. Trial was set to resume Monday with health considerations central to proceedings.
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Davis
Alice Wynekoop
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Steed Seeks Main Street Aid for Hope Arkansas
Rep Steed urges maintaining municipal district protections in the refunding bill and urges the legislature to aid Arkansans on South Main Street in Hope. He argues for keeping the amendment or rejecting the refunding bill, insisting benefits go to residents before bondholders in New York. Continued on page three.
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Ark
Arkansas
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South Main Stree
Lieutenant in the Tower Case Has Berlin Romance Tie
The eight day trial of Lt. Norman Baille-Stewart reveals a Berlin romance with Marie Louise and alleged espionage links. He reportedly met a German contact, planned to join the German Army, and faced charges involving notes on tanks and armor. The secrecy surrounding witnesses and proceedings fueled public intrigue in Britain.
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Baille- Stewart
Martia
Germany
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Otto Waldemar Obst
Marie Louise
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Holland
Baille-Stewart
Great Britain
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Trave
Tower of London
House of Commons
Aldershot
Baille-Stewart Pied
War Department
England
Arkansas House in uproar over bill reading incident
Dowell of Boone county charged the bill was not read in the Arkansas house while Nance of Benton county demanded full reading of Saturday's journal to expose alleged railroading tactics. The dispute arose as bond refunding legislation was taken up for a Saturday session review.
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Arkansas
Senate
Dowell
Boone County
Toney
Ee Nanee
Benton County
Senate refunding bill advances in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK The senate passed a refunding bill on Saturday with Governor Futrell and bondholders backing it and sent it to the house for final action Monday. It mirrors the original plan, issues 10 year 3 percent bonds to refund indebtedness for improvements, preserves half of the county turnback for debt reduction, keeps automobile fees with a 75 percent reduction limited to four cylinder cars five years old or more, and raises truck and trailer licenses above 1 1/2 tons.
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Little Rock
Senate
Futrell
House
Futrell backs Senate highway refunding bill amid House push
Governor Futrell urged swift action on the highway bond refunding bill after strong signals of a House fight over amendments. He said the bill as passed by the Senate will avert impending disaster and has creditors' approval. Rothrock of Washington County defended a three cent tax on "black" gasoline for industry and agriculture, signaling further battle.
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Futrell
Senate
Little Rock
House
Cane
I. R. Rothrock
Washington County
Cotton market closes mix as March contracts ease
New York cotton prices show March futures down about 11 points from the prior close while May gains hover around 11.88. New Orleans March slips as grain and stock quotes mix with broad market activity, with wheat, corn and oats closing varied and bellwether industrials such as U S Steel and Standard Oil near steady.
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