One Killed and Two Guards Shot at Alabama Prison
Montgomery reports a dramatic escape from Fleigner prison as inmate Lee Hudgens fled after wounding two guards, John Baltzer and J. D. Richardson, in a shootout at the prison. Thomas Barnes, a resident, was killed by a bullet to the heart. Hudgens disappeared in an automobile, with Swingen denying knowledge of his whereabouts. Authorities said Hudgens possessed the pistol and ammunition used in the attack. Barnes was serving four to five years for assault to rob, Hudgens two to three for burglary and grand larceny.
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Montgomery
Ala
Thomas Barnes
Euochante Yoybor
W. H. Swingen
West Ends
Lee Hudgens
Montaonery
Fleigner
Barnes
Swingen
Hudgens
Barats
John Baltzer
3. D. Richardson
Juhty L. Scroggins
Arand
Death of Hempstein County resident in Huckabee community
Mrs A BeardiBeart aged citizen of Hempstein county died at her home in the Huckabee community after a lingering illness. Survived by several daughters and sons residing in the county. Funeral will be held Saturday evening at Huckabee Cemetery five miles south of Hope on the Lewisville road.
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A. Beart
Hempstein
Huckabee
Earty
Huckabee Cemetery
Hope
Lewisville Road
Woman Injured In Auto Wreck Near Prescott
Mrs Emiley Rogers about 35 sustained a fractured arm when a grave truck driver lost control on the Hope Prescott highway near the Experiment Station. Rogers, from San Francisco, and other relatives were tourists en route to this city. The Lincoln and the truck collided. occupants were shaken, ambulance took Rogers to Julia Chester hospital. both vehicles lightly damaged.
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Emiley Rogers
Hopenee Prescott Highway
Experiment Station
Rogers
San Francisco
Calif
Prescott
Julia Chester Hospital
Census Proclamation Calling Thirty-Decennial Census
The proclamation by President Hoover declares the Fifteenth Decennial Census to begin April 2, 1930. It urges full compliance, notes penalties for refusal, and emphasizes confidentiality, non taxation linkage, and the public benefit of accurate population data.
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Act of Confess
United States
House of Representatives
Herbert Hoover
United States of America
Densuy Bureau
Chunicrators
Census Bureau
Washington
Doheny Trial Near End as Defense Plea Echoes Acquital
Washington march 21 the trial of Edward L Doheny on a bribery charge nears culmination Frank Hogan for the defense makes a strong bid for acquittal arguing the 1000000 loan to former interior secretary Albert B Fall was a mere loan to an old friend and that the evidence supports Doheny While Fall was convicted on the bribery charge the defense contends the contract for navy oil storage tanks in Hawaii was not evidence of a crime and Doheny remains hopeful of exoneration
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Washington
Edward L. Doheny
Frank Hogan
Doheny
Hogan
Albert J. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Pall
Hogny
Navy
Uiwania
Taft Estate Valued at $475,000 in Probate Filing
Washington March 21 A petition for the probate of the will of former President and Chief Justice William H Taft shows the estate valued at 475000 with personal estate of 350000 consisting of stocks bonds and other assets Debts including funeral expenses are estimated under 3000 to be charged against the estate and waiving any excess of the estate over 3000.
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Washington
William H. Taft
County Spelling Champions To Be Chosen Here Saturday
Hempstead county's top young spellers vie for The Star's three prizes in a county wide spelling bee at Hope City Hall. About sixty grade schools eligible, finals set as an oral bee to crown three champions. names listed include Volmer Boyd Marian Hartsfield and Jesse Crews among early entrants.
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Hempstead
hStar
Hope City Hall
Star
Erade
Ctty
Volmer Boyd
Guernsey
Marian Hartsfield
Hopewell Boyd Painter
Spring Hill
Benson Fester
Buattlefield
Jesse Crews
Center Point
Opal Simmons
Hinton
R. R. Moody
Liberty Hill
Willie Blanche Henry
Hope Junior High
Brooksie Rodgers
Harmony Elwin Soulisbury
Holly Groves
Parley To Act On Limitation
London reports the American British and Japanese delegates at the naval conference plan quick action next week to produce a limitation and reduction pact. The United States awaits acceptance of a proposed naval measure under consideration. France and Italy may join the talks to settle parity, with plans to draft an accord along Washington Treaty lines if no agreement is reached among the three powers.
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London
Japan
Tokyo
United States
Great Britaan
France
Italy
Nuoly
February industrial report shows surplus labor in Arkansas
Report from the U S Department of Labor notes winter curtailment in manufacturing and a general surplus of labor in Arkansas for February. Part time coal mining and lumber mill cuts increased surplus while textile mills held employment steady. Some industries added workers but stone glass and clay products, food and kindred, paper and printing, and others cut forces slightly as highway building and spring agriculture offered absorption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litte Rock
Arkansas
United States Department of Labor
iron and Ske vt _indus
Two Negroes Pay Death Penalty In Chair Murder
Green State says he and another Negro killed farmers Ed Dub Joy and Bud Morgan in Little River county. Mack Brown and John Green, both Negroes, were executed at the state penitentiary for the December murder. Nolan, another suspect, awaits death next week. The trio divided $5.25 loot from the crime. Brown and Green faced the chair calmly, with Green claiming his innocence and naming an unnamed partner.
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Litt Rock
Mack Brown
John Green
State Penitentiary
Ed Dub+ Joy
Bud Morgan
Little River County
el Nolan
Brown
Green
S. L. Todhunter
State Prison
Morgan
Dudley
Nolan
Senator Gentry Addresses Rotary Luncheon in Hope
Senator Gentry spoke at the Hope Rotary luncheon held at Hotel Barlow. He urged citizens to actively participate in governance, serve on juries, and wisely choose officials, noting that passive good advocacy falls short. Other remarks emphasized developing acquaintances through service and regular club attendance. Visitors included Arthur Cunningham of Publix Theatres and D T Huie of Southwestern Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlow
Rae
U- A
Gani
Tad
Seki
George W. Robison
Rotary
Robison
George W. Ware
Hope Rotary
Trad
Southwest Arkansas
E. F. McFaddin
Hope Club
Senator Gentry
Arthur Cuningham
Publix Theatres, Inc
Shreveport
D. T. Huie
Little Rock
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
One Release In Killing Attempt
A man in a leather jacket is being investigated for the attempt to assassinate Rev. W. H. Gregory, Baptist minister and Arkansas Boys Industrial School member. He allegedly appeared at the Gregory home for food, spoke to Gregory on the front porch, fired a threat, and fled. Fred, the man, wore a leather jacket. W. W. C. Whitfield, arrested earlier, has been released under bail.
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Lonoke
W. H. Gregory
Arkansas Boys Industrial School
Gregory
C. Whitfield
Bavid
Boy to Undergo Appendicitis Operation
Jack McCabe son of Mrs K J McCabe was taken to Julia Chester Hospital this morning for an appendicitis operation scheduled this afternoon in a big city context.
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Jack McCabe
K. J. McCabe
Big City
Julia Chester Hospital
Spring Arrives in Hope Amid Wind and Rain
Hope records the official arrival of spring at 3 30 am with a biting wind and cold rain. The piece reflects on vernal equinox, budding trees, singing birds, and the promise of renewal between March 21 and May, noting nature’s revival after winter’s grip.
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Fayetteville
Goring
Hospital fund drive nears goal in Hempstead county
The Hope and Hempstead County Hospital association reports $1322.50 in gifts toward a $2000 goal for Julia Chester hospital. Led by Mrs C S Lowthorp and C W Weitman, the drive has seen 100 memberships and aims to enlist 10 percent of local businesses and professionals in support. Julia Chester runs on about $13000 annual expenses, mainly from patient fees, yet no one is denied care for lack of money.
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Hope and Hempstead County Hospital Association
Julia Chester Hospital
Syd McMath
Yeams
C. S. Lowthorp
Women's Hospital Board
C. W. Weitman
Julia Chester
Senate Rejects Tariff On Oil And Gasoline
Washington March 2 the senate again refused to place a tariff on oil and gasoline in today's session voting 28 to 37. The proposal by Senator Pine Republican of Oklahoma would levy a 40 cent per barrel duty on crude oil and a similar duty on petroleum byproducts. The same measure was defeated in the senate 32 to 26 on Wednesday night.
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Senate
Washington
Sen l
Pine
Okehoma
Falling scaffold death and political notes from March reports
A 47 year old worker W H Adams died after a scaffold fall in a two story building in Little Rock. Governor Parnell seeks Texas return of BR T Fowler on false pretence charges. Senator Watson predicts a June adjournment following tariff passage. President Hoover nominates three Arkansas postmasters Daniel C Wine Henry Bringham and Edgar G Hudsteth to the Senate.
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Little Rock
W. H. Adams
Parnell
Texas
BR. T. Fowler
Hall County
Hope
Washington
Hoover
Arkansas Post
Senate
Daniel C. Wine
Helena
Henry Bringham
Pine Bluff
Edgar GC. Hudsteth
Toxarkans
Curfew Restored by Hope City Officials
The city reinstates a curfew for boys after 4:40 PM nightly to curb late downtown street activity. Mayor Ruff Boyett notes the whistle from the power plant at 4:30 will give youths ample time to attend the first night show and return home.
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Ruff Boyett
Henry McMurta Shot by Arkansas Officers
Walnut Ridge March 21 1944 Henry McMurta age 40 was shot and killed by deputy sheriff Harvey Meadows and two other officers while fleeing during an attempt to arrest him on a manufacturing charge near Sedgwick. McMurta refused to surrender and fled the home of Pg Lewis. Meadows fired the fatal shot. Authorities said McMurta had not been arrested in the shooting.
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Walnut Ridge
Cr Wqner
Henry McMurta
Harvey Meadows
Cald (Alave
McMurta
Meadows
Pg Lewis
Sedgwick
MccMurta
Druggists Meet Here on April 4
Druggists from 60 to 70 in Southwest Arkansas will gather at Hotel Apt 7 30 o clock the night of April 4. Frank Ward district chairman and Hope druggists will host the event with all local drug stores closing at 7 o clock to allow staff attendance. Principal visitors include Max Daggett Marianna president of the state association Ed Oslin Little Rock secretary treasurer and Booker atliner president of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.
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Arkansas
Apt
Frank Ward
Hope
Tocal Drug
Max Daggett
Marianna
State Association
Ed Oslin
Little Rock
State Group
Booker Atliner
Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
1600 Still Captures In January Raids Across Major Cities
Federal prohibition agents raided stills in January totaling 1600, from small ten ketile setups to plants that could yield 2000 gallons daily. Commissioner Doran says 730 plants produced alcohol from edi sugar, with most large sites found in Chicago Detroit Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cleveland and New England states.
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Washington
Doran
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
New England
Fragmented OCR: Gates Clos and Summers in a plow scene
Readable text shows a disjointed fragment about a gate, Summers, and a plow action. Key names unclear due to corruption, with references to holding onto a plow and a weomotive term. No clear event, date, or outcome can be established from the fragment.
Local obituary fragment from Hope and Blevins areas
Fragmentary obituary notes Mrs F D Bundled aged 75 at home of her family. Burial planned at a cemetery. Survived by Mrs W A Lewis of Hope Bonds Blevins and others. Five step children and Edgar Bonds listed among residents of Blevins. Further details unclear due to poor OCR.
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Lewis
W. RB
Anderson
W. A. Lewis
Hope
Bonds
Blevins
Payetteville
Field
Walton
Edgar Bonds
Serpent of the Brooklyn Bridge Suicide Note Story
Dallas News reports a fragmented scene in which Sergeant ONeill and an unnamed man discuss fate on the Brooklyn Bridge before they jump together. The account allege s a wife claiming marital trouble and unemployment concerns echoing in the era’s public discourse.
Keen Concentration On Cooking School Platform
Mrs. Leona Ihrig, domestic science expert, heads three Docking School lectures at the Saenger theatre from March 31 to April 4 under The Star banner. She stresses disciplined, uninterrupted demonstrations guiding women through orderly kitchen procedures without outside intrusions, focusing on recipes, planning, and efficient cooking methods.
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Leona Ihrig
the Star
Saenger Theatre
Mrs. Ihrig
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Ametrica
Henry J. Stimson
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Nerbert
Ely and County
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Gentry
Man In Leather
Winthrop W. Aldrich
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Chase’ National Bank of
New York City
Chase National Bank
Ure Equitable Trust Company
Interstai Trust Company
Bulletins
Mareh
Congress
Watson
Indiana
Hope Boys
Dake Summers
Ares Hadi A. Narre
Mrs. F.D
O'Neill
Smith
Brooklyn Bridge
Dallas News
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