Grand Jury Action in Hope Arson Case Sparks Debate
In Memph is county the special grand jury examining the Hope arson cases issues its final judgment after 16 jurors debated evidence in secret. The stay on a term for Crosnoe sparked uproar as April 28 arrives. officials warn more turmoil if it ends. The column also comments on public gossip, Madame Deluzy, tariff and cotton issues, and the South’s export market amid tariff concerns.
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Oday
Mempstead County
Charles Crosnoe
Jimisoni
Crosnoe
Saar
Madame Deluzy
Farmers Applaud D Roosevelt Pledges AAA Continuation
President Roosevelt addressed farmers in Washington praising continued agricultural adjustment program support. He defended his policies against critics in Georgia and urged education and moderation, highlighting farmer unity and the administration’s aims. He was greeted warmly by the White House audience and supporters, including Secretary Wallace.
13-Year-Old Boy Admits Killing in Linden Case
A 13-year-old boy, Jannkedd Howard Wall, was held in Linden Texas jail on a murder charge after District Attorney Lie galt quoted him confessing to the killing. The confession followed hours of questioning after the incident last Saturday night, with authorities citing a claimed motive tied to a firm with ties to Austin Pentral and Springdale.
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Howard Wall
Cass Coury
Linden
Texas
Liegalt
Rint
Austin Pentral
Springdale
Congress Probe Over Stolen Typewriters Draws Ire
Washington sources report a probe into missing typewriters from congressional offices. Representatives Rich and Trimble debate who stole them with South Trimble listing suspected members. Rep Lighthin and others deny specifics as accusations swirl around Capitol Hill.
Omnibus Banking Bill Opposed by Chase Bank Head
Winthrop W. Aldrich chairman of Chase National Bank of New York warned before the senate banking committee that the omnibus banking bill would turn the Federal Reserve System into an instrument of despotic authority. He cited failed experiments to curb prices by manipulating credit and currency and warned of a fierce, possibly uncontrollable conflagration if another experiment is tried.
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Winthrop W. Aldrich
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Federal Reserve System
Senate
Aldrich
IL J Long 62 Dies Here Wednesday
IL J Long aged 62 died at his home on South Walnut Street Wednesday. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Friendship Church near McCaskill with burial in Fondalho Cemetery. Survived by one daughter Mrs BR Ly Wray of Ruston Louisiana four sons Willig Long McCaskill Russell Long Minard Ark Ruby Long Hope a sister Mrs Tor Gorham Brevins and two brothers Emory Sue and Judy Long of Nashville.
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Fiondalho Cemetery
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Willig Long
Russell Long
Minard Ark
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Tor Gorham
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Sue
Judy
Claude Long
Nashville
Change in Mail Route Reported Okay
Mail carriers note a route change affecting Washington and Hope offices. Roy Mevifivatias or Fred Marshall of New Hope is referenced in appointment matters, with Washington post office designated to handle mail for four years beginning soon.
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New Deal Censorship and Leaks in Washington
The piece discusses New Deal anxieties over censorship in federal bureaus, contrasting with Coolidge era restraint. It notes leaks and internal secrecy as reporters and officials clash over access to unvarnished news and the management of sensitive information.
Bobcats Prepare for Friday Night Football Tilt
The Bobcats showcase two spring backfields led by Brewster and Bright as they face an Allelar lineup Friday at 8 p.m. at the high school stadium. Admission 10 and 25 cents, proceeds aid equipment for the 1935 team. Coach Hammons expects a stronger squad with weight, power, and punch.
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Foy Hammons
Brewster
L. Spears
iStone
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Steoud
R Turner
Ponder
Owens
Centwe HC
Feewn
Payne Aid Harner
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Fubbock
McFaddin Speaks to Mississippi Rotary Conference
McFaddin of Hope Arkansas addressed a Mississippi Rotary gathering in Tupelo, focusing on Club Service and denying political aims. The event drew attendees from Tennessee and Arkansas as speakers discussed Rotary’s service goals amid a local theft incident noted in Hartshorne Oklahoma.
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Mississippi
Pupelo
Mischi Walker
Memphis
Munday Wis
Gow
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Portons
Tennessee
Arkusas
Juiby BF McFaddin
Hope
Ark
Rotney International
Roway Sant Resarch
Day and McKean May Face Trial for Their Lives
Sam Day and Rube McKean, escaped Arkansas convicts, may forfeit their lives for the bank robbery in McCurtain County. The robbers were re caught after a gunfight in Idabel Oklahoma. McCurtain County Attorney Bascom Coker announced they would be tried for robbery with firearms, a capital offense. Day’s wound worsened Thursday with doctors saying survival unlikely. McKean was bound over to district court on the same charge.
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Idabel
Okla
Sam Day
Rube McKean
Arkansas
Bascom Coker
McCurtsin County
Oklahoma
McKean
District Court
Demand Removal Governor Curley Demand Removal Governor Curley
Boston mass two foes of public utilities urged on Wednesday that Governor James M Curley be removed from office by armed forces of the United States and that the office be vacated on constitutional grounds Frank H Sullivan of Waban who fought utilities in rate cases asked President Roosevelt to remove Curley and attributed Massachusetts failure to receive 600 million dollars in federal funds to Curley not being properly sworn into office
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James M. Curley
United States
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Massachsetts
Funeral Held for Earl Spencer Here in Hope
Funeral services for Earl Spencer of UK who died Monday at 12 p m in Dallas were conducted at First Methodist Church with Rev Fred Harrison officiating. Burial followed in Rose Mill cemetery. Spencer, born near Arkadelphia, lived in Hope years ago and ran a grocery, later moving to Dallas. Survived by widow two sons Earl Spencer and dad Mitchell Spenger a daughter Mrs L L Weinhnnepner and a granddaughter Penwy Ellen Spencer three sisters Mrs O L Reed Dwight Blake and Mrs Euna Cystele and a brother Pullar Spencer.
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Dallas
First Methodist Church
Fred Harrison
Rose Mill Cemetery
Arkadelphia
Spencer
Hope
Twoens
Dad Mitchell Spenger
L. L. Wein Hnepner
Penwy
Ellen ‘Spencer
O. L. Reed
Bfe
Dwight Blake
Minden
Euna Cystele
St. Louis
Pullar Spencer
Little Rock
Parks Pledges Aid on Water Plant
Parks Tilman B Parks of the 7th Congressional District wrote the mayor and town counters last week regarding the waterworks project applied for through the Public Works Administration The mayor indicated the application had been sent to Washington and Parks pledged to assist in securing approval for the town council sought his help to obtain the water works system funds.
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7 Congressional District
Public Works Administration
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Arkansas
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PWA
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Tilman B. Parks
Hhe Tow Council
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Syston
Workers Strike at American Zhio Company in Mascot Tennessee
About 450 to 500 employees walked out on Wednesday demanding higher wages union recognition and a checkoff system. The walkout comes as U S labor unrest grows across manufacturing sectors in the region.
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Tenn
Zhio Company
Moscow
Russia
Filipinos to Take Over the Islands
Manila reports a planned 10 year commonwealth government after a plebiscite ratified the constitution. Filipino leaders expect a Philippine president to succeed the American governor-general before year end as a step toward complete independence from the United States. Early returns suggest a wide margin in approval of the charter.
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P. L
United States
State Income Tax Is Due Wednesday
LITTLE ROCK The time for filing 18M individual income tax returns will expire Wednesday as explained by State Revenue Commissioner Earl R Wiseman. An act from 1935 moved the filing deadline from May 15 to March 15, the federal date, but Wiseman extended this year due to short notice. Corporations partnerships and individuals on fiscal years may delay filing past the fiscal year end. At least half the tax must be paid with the return, the remainder may be deferred to September 15.
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Earl R. Wiseman
Wiseman
Homecoming Attracts Wide Attendance Across Hampstead County
Washingtons first annual Homecoming drew many ex residents and relatives to the courthouse lawn for seating and water, with more than 200 signing the register and many others from distant areas. A Sunday service at the Methodist church featured Rev John L Sutton of Jackson Miss delivering the sermon. Visitors arrived from St Louis New York California and Jackson Miss and stayed for the celebration.
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Claud Agee
St. Louis
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P. F. Willis
Agatha Wilson
Fresno
R. AL White
Ian Orville White
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Kate Barden Laski
Fort Worth
B. A. Harisfield
Seminole
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Grand Jury Ends 5 Hour Probe by Refusal to Indict
A Hempstead county special grand jury in Washington convened at 9 a m and adjourned at 2 30 p m after five hours of deliberation. It reported no sufficient evidence to justify an arson indictment in Charles Crosnoe's alleged "who's who" arson list and related cases arising from Hope's $200 000 panic fire loss. Judge Dexter Bush charged the jurors on arson definitions and urged impartiality and careful deliberation, noting several arson cases may be affected by the three year statute of limitations. Dorsey McRae Sr was named foreman as the jury began its task of reviewing Hempstead county arson cases from the past three years.
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Washington
Dexter Bush
Hempstead County
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Hope
A. A. Gentry
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Teague
Arkansas Underwriter's Association
Lite Rock
Gentry
Jim Bearden
Hot Springs
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Hbr
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Saratoga
T. J. Walker
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McNahi
New Orleans Cotton Futures Narrow Range Trading
In New Orleans on Wednesday the cotton market moved within a tight range after an open modestly firmer trend. Prices showed limited gains across near and distant months with July and October contracts quoted around the mid 11s and December near 11.84 to 11.93 as traders weighed near term strength against distant selling.
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