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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1929
Page
3
A Texarkana family reports the birth of a daughter named Bolene Frances Monts. The newborn is reported healthy and recovering, with family expressing gratitude to friends who offered support during the contest period.
Lawrance Reynerson of Hope assigned to D Company in C M T G has been named bantamweight boxing champion at Jefferson Barracks St. Louis after beating Joe Smith of Fairfield Ill, OC Company, in a three round bout. Reynerson will wear a gold medal. The camp ends with an August 6 parade and 1500 trainees depart August 7.
Officials of state and thousands of friends paid last tribute to Major Barham as his body lay to rest in Oak Lawn Cemetery after an impressive military funeral. Captain Crossett led services, a firing squad fired three volleys, and bugler taps marked the farewell. Governor Parnell closed the capitol in mourning. Barham had served five years as chief inspector in the military department under five administrations.
Washington July 31 John W Garrett a Baltimore banker is understood to be Hoover's choice as ambassador to Italy succeeding H D Fletcher who plans retirement The name was proposed to the Italian government and reportedly acceptable Garrett has previously served nearly 20 years in various consular and embassy posts
London July 31 The Lambert Holt liner Vestris was dangerously overloaded and unfit for its voyage when it sailed in November. The Board of Trade inquiry found the SOS call delayed by six hours and reported a 40 day hearing detailing the ship’s tragic sinking near Virginia Capes with 112 lives lost.
Chicago July 29 Henry W Nelson 23 year old athlete bandit confessed to 20 crimes after boasting of his athletic titles including 1927 international amateur skating champion and joint national champion. He robbed a car with four companions, abducted a 22 year old Delores Bannon, and led police on a nationwide manhunt before being captured in Chicago. Nelson’s bragging and details aided investigators in linking him to the robberies.
Glacier Park Montana chief Two Guns White demonstrates the park’s sign language system using arms and hand movements for friendly conversation with Native Americans. Tourists learn basic signs for greetings weather and simple social gestures, including a one set for comradeship and a handshake.
A man named Nelson admits he joined an illicit scheme for easy money and vows to serve his punishment. He rejects claims of mental imbalance, blaming his own shortsightedness for the plan and acknowledging the danger of future consequences.
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