Evidence at Duhon trial centers on deputy findings
Lake Charles la April 11 County Engineer Fred Shutts testified for the State in the Dunn murder trial. Witnesses described cockleburrs and horsehair on Deputy Duhon and a hunting of ashes tied to a car search and the Dunn home. Sheriff Lyons described raid plans and routes from Vinton to the Dunn home as testimony detailed the car’s path and tire tread.
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Lake Charles
Fred Shutts
W. Robert
Byron Dunn
Samuel Duhon
W. E. Collins
Prohibition
Mr. Shutts
Ras Vincent
Horace Lyons
Duhton
Vincent
Hal Diamond
Dunn
Bob Dunn
Morris Stewart
Vincien
Duhon
Collins
Starks
Vinton
Dunn Hom
E. Manual
Dunn Place
Manuel
Dun Place
Spanish Trail
Dunn Home
Engineer Shutts
Jury to view crime scene as Dunn defendants face gallows
After a brief closing, the state resumes presenting evidence in the trial of W. Robert Dunn and Byron Dunn for the killing of Deputy Sheriff Samuel Duhon. Fingerprint testimony is expected and the jury may visit the scene and the car where the victims' bodies were found. The district attorney says the evidence aims to secure a conviction.
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Lake Charles
W. Robert
Bob
Byron Dunn
Samuel E. Duhon
Duhon
W. E. Collins
Prohibition
J. Robba
Atorneys
Easter observances across city churches with special services
Easter will be celebrated in all city churches with special music sermons and services. The standout event is the Easter cantata Our Lord Victorious at First Methodist tomorrow night at 7 50 p m. Other churches host morning and evening services including First Baptist First Presbyterian and St Matthews along with a 3 p m Masonic Easter service.
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First Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
Episcopal
St. Matthews
West Monroe
Dr Katherine Woodward Fined 300 Dollars in Narcotic Case
Dr Katherine B Woodward of Mon roe was fined 300 dollars after a jury found her guilty of issuing a cocaine prescription to Henry Dwingele a narcotics agent spotter The morphine count was dropped as not issued by her The ruling clears the docket for civil cases in April session
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Katherine B. Woodward
Monroe
Ben C. Dawkins
Woodward
Henry Dwingele
Spindle Increase Cited At Cotton Makers Meeting
More than 350000 spindles were added to the American Cotton Manufacturers Association membership in the past year. Winston D. Adams of Charlotte, secretary, reported at the twenty ninth annual convention in New Orleans. Stuart W. Cramer urged ending speculative production for stock to ensure steady employment and industry stability. The convention reserved time for reports elections and next meeting site.
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New Orleans
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
Winston D. Adams
Charlotte
N. C
Adams
Maryland
Mexico
Stuart W. Cramer
National Council of Cotton Manufacturers
Cramer
Department of Commerce
Pershing to Be Guest at Divisional Banquet
General John Pershing former commander in chief of the army will be guest of honor at the officers dinner of the 86th Infantry Division Association in Chicago next Tuesday. Also attending will be Major General Harry C. Hale Brigadier General B A Poore Major General Geo A Bell retired and Brigadier General George H Harres.
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Chicago
John Pershing
Army
86Th Infantry Division Association
Sixth Corps
Harry C. Hale
B. A. Poore
Geo. A. Bell
George H. Harres
Painleve Prospects as New Premier in France Crisis
Paris April 11 The Herriot cabinet is ousted by the senate over alleged excess bank note circulation while Herriot’s Chamber majority stays intact. Painleve, president of the chamber, is favored to form a ministry but faces a difficult senate coalition demand and a protracted crisis.
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Paris
A. P
Herriot
Senate
M. Herriott
M. Herriot
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Doumergue
M. Painleve
Briand
Finance
Louchue
General Nollet
M. Chautemps
de Monzie
Drain urges world peace through international justice and disarmament
James Drain national commander of the American Legion spoke in Raleigh outlining a five million dollar North Carolina campaign. He said peace rests on a recognized tribunal and real disarmament, and the US must be ready to defend itself until concord among nations is achieved. Governor McLean opened the drive for support.
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Raleigh
N. C
James Drain
American Legion
Drain
North Carolina
Legion
McLean
United States
Guards Surround Woman Governor Nellie Ross Home
Cheyenne residents were puzzled as state prohibition agents appeared around Governor Nellie T. Ross home after dark. Agents reportedly searched ash cans and culverts while officials offered no explanation for the guarding.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Nellie T. Ross
State Prohibition Enforcement
New Orleans Boot Black Builds Frisco Trek to Fame
Arthur L. Dearie of New Orleans, brother of Hugh Dearie, arrives in Monroe bound for Frisco by foot with sign reading bearing the preceding words. Once a taxi driver, the 20 year old aims to cover the distance mostly on foot with brief auto lifts and expects to reach Frisco by June 15 to pursue a contract with the Victor Record company. He carries mayoral credentials and a small box for a foot rest with blacking and brushes.
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Arthur L. Dearie
New Orleans
Hugh Dearie
Monroe
Crescent City
Dearie
Auto
Frisco
Victor Record
Dearies
Aged Victim of Flogging Party Reveals Names
John Barker of Cedar Grove Louisiana says neighbors W C Oliver and W E Miller flogged him after luring him from supper. He describes being bound to a tree and beaten, with threats against his family and daughter Jewel Barker. Juvenile Court Judge E H Crane confirms the daughter rode a bicycle on doctor advice.
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Shreveport
John Barker
Cedar Grove
W. C. Oliver
W. E. Miller
Barker
Oliver
Bogalusa, A
Juvenile Court Jucces
E. H. Crane
Jewel Barker
Crane
Wheat Scores Another Sensational Advance
Wheat surged in Chicago trading today with May delivery leaping to 1 60 a bushel from 1 52 1 2 to 1 53. The jump followed the U S government crop report showing an 116000000 bushel shortfall in the 1925 winter wheat yield versus 1924, triggering the gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Farmer Shot as Prohibition Raid Nets Nine Arrests
Joseph Pelifique a 40 year old farmer near Scott Louisiana was shot and seriously wounded during a raid by parish and federal prohibition officers. Nine men were arrested and a man labeled an informer beaten. Officers report $5,000 of liquor seized and seven stills confiscated with hearings set before a US commissioner. Pelifique had prior liquor law convictions.
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New Orleans
Joseph Pelifique
Scott
Lafayette
Breau Bridge
Arnaudville
United States
C. W. Boring
Breaux Bridge
L. M. Pellerin
O. L. Angelle
Pellerin
Joseph Pelisque
Parish
Prohibition
J. D. Trahan
Trahan
Fernand Trahan
E. L. Freeman
Aent
Pelifique
Natatorium Prep Under Way for May 1 Opening
Commissioner Will Atkinson directs workers at Forsythe Park natatorium as the pool is drained for season preparations. Water will be fully out in days, sand replaced after a sunning period, with opening set for about May 1 1925.
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Forsythe Park
Will Atkinson
Atkinson
Prince of Wales Nigeria Visit Cancelled Over Lagos Plague
The Prince of Wales visit to Nigeria is cancelled due to a plague outbreak in Lagos. The notice comes via Exchange Telegraph agency reports from Lagos.
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Wales
Nigeria
London
A. P
Prince of Wales
Lagos
Exchange Telegraph Agency
River Stages Update From Mississippi and Ouachita Rivers
River stage readings show Mississippi locations St. Louis Memphis Vicksburg New Orleans and Shreveport with fluctuations varying by site. Ouachita locations Camden Monroe display minor changes and a noted stable reading at Camden.
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Mississippi
St. Louis
Memphis
Vicksburg
New Orleans
RED Shreveport
Alexandria
Ouachita
Camden
Monroe
Ouachita Parish Leads North La Rally As Monroe City Ranks Second
In Ruston La at the North Louisiana High School Rally Ouachita Parish High led with 49 points while Monroe City High followed with 45. Shreveport stood third with 83 as Bobby Germany of Monroe City won the tennis singles title and Monroe City captured the girls doubles. Shreveport won the baseball championship 20 to 1 over Arcadia. Ouachita girls fell 35 to 19 to Harris High in basketball. The field and track meet opened at 1 30 pm at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute field with a large entrant list and a noon tabulation showing record participation.
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James Larche
Ruston
North Louisiana
Ouachita Parish
Monroe City
City
Shreveport
Germany
Bobby Germany
Monroe City High
Herndon
Breedon
Calhoun
Monroe
Arcadia
Campbell
Nickerson
Grasser
Sims
Tentecost
Harris
Harris High
Blanche Milton
Susie Henry
Ouachita
Louisiana Polytechnic Institute Field
Path of Enlightenment
Edna Arnold
Mangham
Ruston High School
Marion Pope
Forest City High
Monroe Boy
John Wight
Tulane
Refree
Doc Stroud
Reese
Ill
Clark
Ind
City of Monroe Issues $35,000 in Building Permits
Approximately $35,000 in building permits were issued during March 20 to April 8 per city building inspector R. Cassidy. Permits include H. L. Hodges frame residence on Lovers Lane for $6,200 and Reynolds Oil Company gas station on DeSiard Street for $5,000, brick with asbestos roof.
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Lie
R. Cassidy
H. L. Hodges
Lovers Lane
Reynolds Oil Company
Arent Investment Corporation
DeSiard Street
L. A
Finish Organization of Muscle Shoals Commish
Organization of the Muscle Shoals commission has been completed and preliminary work is moving ahead. Chairman McKenzie told President Coolidge that inquiry letters will go out next week and the panel may adjourn for several weeks after another meeting. The commission plans to study the disposal problem at Muscle Shoals in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Muscle Shoals Commission
McKenzie
Coolidge
Muscle Shoals
Urania
Love Bros
Rowe Et al
Zeigin Et al
Chapman
Forestry School
Yale University
Scotland Yard Detains Man in Grace Bigkeller Slaying
London police detain an unnamed man in connection with the death of Grace Bigkeller a 16 year old dancing teacher found with a slit throat on her mother's doorstep in West Kensington. A letter of great importance and a sought after young Indian student are part of the developing case. The girl had been living with Captain Langmaid before returning to her mother over Easter placed under guardianship after her father's death. The last words spoken by the victim were reportedly Boy from India.
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London
A. P
Scotland Yard
Grace Bigkeller
West Kensington
Scotland O’yard
Langmaid
India
Wheeler to testify and reveal all in trial
Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana will take the witness stand when his trial opens April 16 in Great Falls. He faces indictment for accepting money to appear before a government department after his election to the Senate and says he has nothing to conceal and will tell the entire story.
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Creat Falls
Mon
A. P
Burton K. Wheeler
United States Senate
Montana
Gordon Campbell
Departments of the Interior
SAYS CONTRACT VOID Largest suit in Urania oil field litigation
A $300000 suit filed by S. M. Collins of Monroe in La Salle court seeks damages for slander of title in the Urania oil field dispute. Defendants R. H. Bruce John A. Huck L. T. Langston and J. T. Allison allegedly failed to complete lease payments, triggering forfeiture and halt orders on ongoing drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Jena
la Salle Agrish
Urania
Monroe
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Pershing
Painleve
North LA
City Monroe
Montana Solon
S. M. Collins
Derrick
Zeizin Et al
Bill Rowe
Amile
Urania Distri
Bo Reby
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