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Newspaper

Hope Star

Location

Hope, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1931

Page

3

Mrs Judd Surrenders In Los Angeles Over Phoenix Murder

Mrs Winnie Ruth Judd turned herself in Friday night in Los Angeles after arrangements with two lawyers. She plans to plead self defense in the killings of her Phoenix chums Mrs Agnes Le Roi and Miss Hedwig Samuelson and the bodies were transported in two trunks. The surrender followed a tense scene with her husband Dr William C Judd and her brother J McKinnell present. A requisition for extradition to Phoenix was prepared and sent for Governor’s signature.

Phoenix Acle Winnie Ruth Judd Los Angeles Agnes Lerol Hedvig Samuelson Tuscon Agnes le Roi Hedwig Samuelson Judd William C. Judd Alvarez & Mare Court Olive Streets Dr. Judd David Malfoy Louis P. Russell Russell Page Four

Fayetteville Football Team Player Loses Leg in Crash

A Fayetteville Black player had a leg amputated after a two mile north of Fayetteville on US 71 crash involving three Fayetteville cars and a Joplin bus. Quincy Long was crushed between two cars as the bus collided. Fayetteville players continued to Rogers where they beat Joplin 26 to 0.

Fayetteville Joplin Here Rogers Quincy Long Young Fayetteville City Hospital

Senator Caraway Enters Little Rock Hospital for Exam

Senator T H Caraway, suffering a kidney ailment for months, checked into a Little Rock hospital for an examination to decide if surgery is needed. He traveled from Jonesboro by car after leaving a Hot Springs hospital days earlier and told attendants he was feeling fine. Physician J B Dibrell said tests would determine tomorrow’s plan.

Little Rock United States T. H. Caraway Senator Caraway Hot Springs Jonesboro Dibrell Caraway Washington Hot Springs Hospital

Reduction Law Based on Area Not Cotton in Arkansas

Fulton farmer E Odom asks if he must reduce his cotton acreage under the 1031 Arkansas law. He cultivates 100 acres with 10 in cotton this year and is told the law uses area, not total farm cotton, allowing 40 acres in cotton next year. The act requires a governor proclamation before penalties apply and 75 percent of U.S. cotton states adopt it.

E. Odom Fulton E. Odem The Star Arkansas Odom America

Rapid Payment of Government Loans in Faulkner County

Conway reports indicate two thirds of Faulkner county crop loans have been repaid from the emergency government fund. Nearly three quarters of cotton sold this season carried government loans, with an average $20 a bale returned to the government. About 10,000 bales may yield roughly $200,000 repaid on $302,390 loans, leaving farmers freer to spend on supplies and old obligations as receipts continue. If current prices hold, nationwide proceeds could place over $1 million in farmers hands beyond government loans, signaling a business surge as loan funds flow in.

Conway Government Seed and Feed Loan Memphis Faulkner County Amergency Government Fund Conway Cotton Faulknor County Bone

Merchant Killed By Own Shotgun

W M Simpson a 65 year old Russellville merchant and property owner was killed by an accidental shotgun discharge at his Dover store while preparing to shoot rats. A coroner's jury ruled death accidental. He leaves three daughters Arden Neal Louise de Bernice Simpson. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Russellville W. M. Simpson Dover Here Simpson Mr. Simpson Misses Arden Neal Louise de Bernice Simpson

Boy 16 Confesses Murder Of Woman In Chicago

Chicago police say Vernon Royals, 16, confessed to fatally shooting Agnes Lavender, 35, on Feb 13 1930 and attacking Jana Moyers 53 last Tuesday near Forest Glen station. He claimed motive money and described forcing Lavender along tracks before firing. Moyers identification aided the confession.

Chicago Agnes Lavender Jana Moyers Vernon Royals Forest Glen Royals

Honor Pupils of Columbus School

Ten pupils from the intermediale department at Columbus School earn honor roll status for the new term. Teacher Hugh B. Bristow oversees their certificates for regular attendance grade A in each department and an average at least B. Sixth graders Rupert Blackwood Isabelle Boyce and Mary Woolsey lead the list. Fifth graders Ophelia Bolding James Caldwell Martha Griffin Wilma Neal Cecil Smith and Calvin Caldwell also earned honors.

Department of Columbus Hugh B. Bristow Rupert Blackwood Isabelle Boyce Mary Woolsey Ophelia Bolding James Caldwell Martha Griffin Wibna Neal Cecil Smith Calvin Caldwell

Society to Use Airplanes on Florida Hunting Trips

Falm Beach reports that a society plans to use airplanes for winter hunting trips into the Florida Everglades. An aviator arranged several day trips from the resort with parties of hunters returning by evening. Landing sites are identified near Lake Okeechobee and the big Cypress area, with game noted in both sections.

Falm Beach Fla Florida Everglades Lucdis Everglades Lake Okee+chubee Big Cypress Wand

Four Flee Prison In Daring Break Friday Afternoon

Four convicts escaped from the New Jersey state prison in a bold breakout that left two dead. Prison guard John White was wounded as the fugitives seized cars and split toward Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey. McGrath died after a police shootout. Wierman killed himself upon spotting an airplane overhead. Philadelphia policeman Joseph Campbell Jr. was fatally shot during the escape.

Trenton N. J New Jersey Jack Wierman Pennsylvania James A. MbhGrath McGrath Philadelphia Joseph W. Campbell Jr James White Tower House Stoddard Selbert Norman Fretz Newark Wierman Lincoln Highway Pensylvania Langhorne Mel Grath al. Cooper Morrisville Cooper Campbell McCrrath

Captain Attacks Drunk Ocean Liner Cruises

Captain John F. Millik en secretary of Neptune Association protests British liner cruises from American ports, calling them coastwise law violations for not stopping at foreign ports and violating the Prohibition amendment by bringing liquor into New York. Red Star liners Bergentind and Homeric and White Star liner Majestic sailed Columbus Day and Thursday on similar cruises.

New York John F. Milliken Neptune Association Treasury Mellon International Mercantile Marine Company Majestic

Lindberghs Arrive at Newark After Flight

Colonel and Mrs. Charles A Lindbergh return from the Orient landing at Newark at 9 24 p m after a day’s flight from Boise Springs Wye with several intermediate stops under way back home from the long voyage.

Lindberghs Newark N. J Charles A. Lindbergh Pridgy Bock Springs Wye

Driver Fined in Robartson County Affray Case

GROESBECK Tex Floyd Bell Moxtaruck driver was fined 100 in county court on affray charges after a street confrontation with Sheriff Box and County Attorney Tyson. They sustained injuries as the case stemmed from an injunction on truck operators. the parties plan appeals and possible further hearings remain set for Wednesday.

Groesbeck Tex Floyd Robartson Tyson Box Kirby Mod 6Th Court of Civil Appeals al Silvnct Lo Ilis al Friendly W. C. Davis Davis Neaded Houston State Railroad Commission State Commission Davis

Foreman Shot by Man Released From Work

Washington Post foreman George Brandt in the composing room was shot four times by a discharged employee, John A. Kennedy, who surprised him from behind and was subdued by staff before police. Brandt remains in critical condition. Greve Ganet, a UNC football team member, is mentioned among the text.

Washington George Brandt The Washington Post Brandt John A. Kennedy Post Greve Ganet University of North Carolina

Audit Battle May Decide Governor's Contest In 1932

The fight over the State Highway Department audit in a special legislative session pits Governor Parnell against Highway Commission Chairman Blackwood. The dispute reveals Blackwood considered running for governor previously, while Parnell weighs moves toward Congress or a potential third term. Allies include fellow highway commissioners John S. Parks and Sam J. Wilson, reshaping Arkansas political alignments in a year likely to see key state offices contested.

Campaig State Highway Department Sudit Parnell Blackwood State Highway Commission Mr. Blackwood Highway ‘Board John S. Parks Fort Smith Sam J. Wilson Portland Ashley County

Al Smith Praised By Gov Roosevelt At Bridge Dedication

Governor Roosevelt praised former Governor Alfred E. Smith at the George Washington Bridge dedication, lauding honesty and efficiency. Observers read the remarks as an attempt to ease growing tensions between the two Democratic leaders over the project inauguration.

New York Alfred E. Smith Roosevelt George Washington Bridge New Jersey Smith

Democrats Lead House as Republican Seats Narrow

The Democrat majority in the House grew to 214 to 213 after the death of Republican Fletcher Hale of New Hampshire. A single vacancy and five special elections are planned to fill vacancies, with the House lineup poised to shift before December convening.

Washington Finday House Fletcher Hale New Stampshire Woodrow Wilson Congress

Death of Missourian Found to Be Accidental

Popular Bluff Missouri coroners jury absolved Willis Medlock 22 after the death of his father Chester Medlock 52 a Wayne county farmer who died when he fell from an automobile near his home Witnesses testified the elder man was drunk and fell from the auto His wife lives at Paragould Arkansas and a daughter lives in St Louis Missouri

Popular Bluff Willis Medlock Chester Medlock Wayne County Paragould Agk St. Lous

Arkansas Doctors Delay Caraway Kidney Operation Decision

Little Rock physicians said Senator Caraway’s examinations were not completed and a kidney operation decision awaits. In Geneva the League of Nations council urged Japan to retire its troops from the Manchurian rail zone by November 10, with one opposing vote. Also in Little Rock, officials tentatively agreed to submit the Arkansas Texas boundary dispute to three disinterested engineers whose findings both states will accept.

Little Rock Caraway Geneva League of Nations Council Weday Japan Ita Manchuriat Little, Rock Arkansas-Texas Arkansas Texas

U S Acts To Ease Farm Loan Burden

The government sets a eight cents a pound collateral value for cotton loans to Southern farmers to ease cash strain from a glut. Cotton accepted as security will be stored with warehouse receipts. surplus proceeds go to borrowers if funds cover the loan, otherwise creditors gain nothing. The plan aims to raise market prices and hold over 7 million bales with financing from Farm Board and Southern bankers.

Washington George L. Hoffman Seed Loan Office South Farm Board Southern Bankers Agriculture Department United States

Laval and Hoover Hold Joint Conference At White House

President Hoover and French Premier Laval met overnight seeking closer Franco American cooperation for world recovery. They planned joint action by French and American central banking systems and private bankers to promote confidence. Laval returned to the White House Saturday morning to continue talks.

Washington Hoover Laval France White House

Formen Attend Night Selection For Legion Game

Interested players invited to attend Tuesday night to be chosen for the American Legion game on November. Names mentioned include Coach Teddy, Jeana Harida, Porterfield of Hope Brown, George Cunninghisn, Bert Carter of Blevins, and Presott expepted.

Formen Suesday- Nigh American Legion Presott Cee Teddy Jeana Harida Porterfield Hope Brown George Cunninghisn Bert Carter Blevins

Mississippi House Sets Adjournment For October Thirty First

Jackson Miss The Mississippi House approved a resolution last Friday in tandem with the Senate to adjourn the special session on Saturday October 31 The plan moved from an earlier Friday date and follows a push from Governor Bilbo urging the legislature to stay in session until all business is finished with administration leaders securing the postponement The record resolution reflects a final adjournment timetable for the ses sion that began in September and prompted Governor Bilbo to address lawmakers again on the adjournment question

Rackson Miss Sippi House Yale Senate House Bilbo Ui Lil

Woman Kept From Death Row by New Jersey Commutation

Mrs Hattie Evans, first New Jersey woman sentenced to die by electric chair, received a commutation from the state court of pardons, moving her sentence from death to life imprisonment. The case involves the murder of her husband, Robert, and Albert Duffy, a shipmate.

Trenton N. J Hattie Evans New Jersey State Court of Pardons

No Resistance Reported in Iowa Cow Dipping Incident

Burlington Iowa report says no resistance was encountered Friday as 32 veterinarians guarded by four troops of cavalry tested cattle on farms including Jake Eversman amid opposition by hundreds of farmers who gathered Wednesday to oppose the tuberculin tests.

Burlington Iowa Jake Eversman Eversman Tagy

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