Suspect Nabbed in Haynesville Bank Robbery Case
Dallas detectives arrested Joe M. Brown alias J. M. Kennedy after linking him to the January 28 robbery of Planters Bank and Trust Company in Haynesville Louisiana. He was identified by Louisiana officers and handed over to Sheriff J. F. Kinder and Deputy A. W. Greer to be returned to Homer Louisiana. Brown had prior convictions in Arkansas and was noted for lavish spending and large tips.
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Dallas
Tex
Louisiana
Planters Bank and Trust Company
Haynesville
J. F. Kinder
A. W. Greer
Homer
Joe M. Brown
J. M. Kennedy
New Orleans
Kinder
Longview
Brown
Arkansas
Hawaiian Governor Balks at Richardson Report
Hawaii Governor Lawrence M. Judd protested to Secretary Wilbur that Richardson’s recommendations would confiscate local self government. He warned transferring appointment power for the territorial attorney general and police head to Washington harms efficiency and centralizes authority.
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Washington
Lawrence M. Judd
Hawaii
Wilbur
Richardson
Congress
Judd
Honolulu Star Bulletin
Farrington
United States
India
Egypt
Police Chief Hammons marks 21st day off in 11 years
West Monroe Police Chief J M Hammons took his 21st day off in 11 years to rest at home while treating malaria. The piece notes long hours for Hammons and Superintendent L V Tarver, plus local anecdotes on April Fools pranks and community happenings.
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J. M. Hammons
West Monroe
Monroe Police Department
Hammons
L. V. Tarver
Monroe
Cosmopolitan Jury Forming For Honolulu Slaying Case
In Honolulu a lynching trial opens with a juror pool of seven races, including Americans, Chinese, Hawaiians, a Swede and others. Clarence Darrow notes he is puzzled by jurors with slanted eyes as peremptory challenges thin the white representation. The panel shows a shift toward oriental and Hawaiian jurors, shaping the trial chances.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Granville Fortescue
Joseph Kahahawai
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
United States
Louisiana Insurance group meets in Monroe for two day session
Nearly 200 delegates attend the Louisiana Insurance Society two day convention in the Hotel Virginia ballroom. W D H Rodriguez of Monroe opens with president’s address, Rev E F Hayward gives invocation, Arnold Bernstein welcomes, Stewart Maunsell of New Orleans responds in absence of George Petrie.
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Louisiana Insurance Society
Hotel
Virginia
W. D. H. Rodriguez
Monroe
E. F. Hayward
Grace Episcopal Church
Arnold Bernstein
Stewart Maunsell
New Orleans
George A. Petrie
Maunsell
West Monroe
Twin Cities
Clarence Wall Receives Long Accessory Robbery Sentence
Clarence L. Wall was convicted as an accessory before the fact in the December Bank of Choudrant robbery. In Ruston district court Judge F E L Walker sentenced him to 28 years, doubling the ordinary robbery maximum due to a prior felony. The jury found him guilty after a postponed sentencing.
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Clarence L. Wall
Bank of Choudrant
Ruston
A. J. Thigpen
FE. L. Walker
Wall
Union Parish
Marine Sergeant Killed in Mutiny of Native Guards
Marine Sergeant Charles J. Levonski of New York and a lieutenant in the Guardia Nacional of Nicaragua was killed in a mutiny at Kisalaya on the Wanks river. Lieutenant Carlos Reyes was wounded. fifteen mutineers marched upstream to Jinotega as loyal guards joined the nearest garrison. Colonel Lloyd L. Peech orders aerial reconnaissance to capture the mutineers. Levonski served four years in Nicaragua with a record of gallantry against the Segovias and coast forces and was highly regarded by native troops.
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Bluefields
Nic
Charles J. Levonski
U. S. Marine Corps
New York
Guardia Nacional
Nicaragua
Kisalaya
Guardia
Carlos Reyes
Wanks
Jinotega
Lloyd L. Peech
Virginia
Atlantic
Levonski
Segovias
Republic
QuietSt Johns Under Watch of Special Police
In St Johns Newfoundland 850 special police stood guard as riots against Sir Richard Squires unsettled the city. He returned to the colonial building with officers guarding him and 150 more on standby. Peter Cashin charged falsification.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Newfoundland
Richard Squires
Richard
Colonial
Peter Cashin
Three Norfolk Men Urged to Continue Lindbergh Kidnap Case
Rear Admiral Burrage said Colonel Lindbergh renewed his request that the three Norfolk negotiators press to recover his kidnapped baby. John H. Curtis, who had traveled from Norfolk, announced the baby is well after contact with the kidnappers’ agent, with plans to leave if needed.
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Norfolk
Guy H. Burrage
Charles A. Lindbergh
John Hughes Curtis
Hopewell
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
John H. Curtis
Grand Jury May End Labors Late This Afternoon
The Ouachita parish district court grand jury could wrap up its spring term today as witnesses scheduled for the week were summoned for today. A very large turnout may delay completion with a possible night session after all witnesses are questioned. afterward the jury must inspect the jail and draft its report, typically taking about two hours.
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Ouachita Parish
Allen names Richard W. Leche as secretary in waiting
Governor elect O. K. Allen announced in New Orleans that Richard W. Leche will become his private secretary. Allen takes office May 16 and Leche will keep his New Orleans law office while moving to Baton Rouge soon to learn his duties.
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New Orleans
O. K. Allen
Richard W. Leche
Allen
Leche
Baton Rouge
Long introduces measure to strengthen trust law
Senator Long of Louisiana prepared for introduction a bill to end the rule of reason in antitrust cases. He argues Supreme Court decisions have eroded the Sherman act, harming small businesses. The measure marks Long’s first public law effort.
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Washington
Senator Long
Louisiana
Long
Supreme Court
Léng
Four Chinese Men Face Narcotic Ring Charges in Monroe
In federal court today four Chinese residents of Monroe were charged with operating a narcotics ring. Defendants Joe She Caw Shuck Hoo Wuoo and Emerson Joe appeared as proceedings were delayed by a preceding civil case. Police seized two opium pipes and opium and morphine when the men were arrested last December. J T Lee the Chinese consul at New Orleans attended the courtroom.
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Monroe
Joe She
Caw Shuck
Hoo Wuoo
Emerson Joe
J.T. Lee
New Orleans
Quiet Restored at Columbia After Student Walkout
New York April 7 The Columbia campus returned to normal after a one day student strike over Reed Harris expulsion. Dean Hawkes refused reinstatement despite a faculty petition. Harris supporters did not reveal next steps as nine oclock classes resumed. Faculty said academic freedom was violated in the expulsion.
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New York
Columbia University
Reed Harris
Herbert EF. Hawkes
Harris
Dean Hawkes
Columbia Spectator Today
Captain Hawks Hurt In Plane Crash Near Worcester
International aviator Frank Hawks was injured, possibly critically, in a crash at Worcester Massachusetts airport. He had just completed a lecture for local Boy Scouts and was transported to Memorial Hospital with fears of a skull fracture after his low wing monoplane struck a stone wall in soggy field conditions.
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Associated Press
Dota
Frank Hawks
Worcester
Mass
Hawks
Selman
California
New York
U.P
United States
Memorial Hospital
Parker Named President of State Labor Society
Ce cil G. Parker of Shreveport was elected president of the Louisiana State Federation of Labor at the federation convention in New Orleans. Shreveport was chosen as the next convention city. J. H. Terrell was reelected secretary treasurer. Vice presidents named were Louis Sahuque R J Perigoni Lloyd Napier W B Reynolds Ora Page L W Thornton and G E Wallace.
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New Orleans
Cecil G. Parker
Shreveport
Louisiana State Federation of Labor
J. H. Terrell
Louis Sahuque
R. J. Perigoni
Lloyd Napier
W. B. Reynolds
Ora Page
L. W. Thornton
G. E. Wallace
Hoover Criticized Over Naval Policy by Navy League
The Navy League of the United States issued a pamphlet accusing President Hoover of neglecting the navy and overstating tax burdens via armaments. It argues that other government expenses drive taxes and cites aging ships and insufficient fleet buildup versus treaty terms. The pamphlet, signed by William Howard Gardiner, follows a prior clash over naval matters and cites 1913 to 1932 expenditure trends.
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Washington
Hoover
Navy League of the United States
League
Europe
Asia
William Howard Gardiner
White House
Gardiner
Treasury
The
White Hooded Band Threatens Knoxville Citizen
A letter signed by "the silent band" delivered by white hooded figures threatened a Knoxville resident. M. R. Hubbs, who leased property to a communist organization linked to Workers International Relief, said he did not know of their politics. Police could not explain the red V insignia on the hoods.
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Knoxville
Tenn
M. R. Hubbs
Hubbs
Workers International Relief
Police
Lone Policeman Captures Five Bandits Staging Job
New York April 7 Officer James B Robinson spots five armed men inside a sixth floor apartment after a late party disperses. He enters with courage and coordinates with elevator boy to arrest the robbers who are taken to jail. The incident ends with Robinson continuing his beat and a puzzled look at a roadside placard displaying a tree and lions.
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New York
Frances Phillips
Robinson
Phillips
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