Congress Debates Prohi Law and Farm Bill in Senate
The House limited a prohibition debate and approved 4 250 000 to eradicate the Mediterranean fruit fly in Florida while adjourning until Monday. Senator Robinson attacked Watson and McNary over farm relief and the equalization fee as the Senate debates the farm bill and export debenture plan. The night’s other issue involved a fatal bumper incident with a motorist and a resisting police officer as Laguardia and Holaday clashed on wet and dry positions.
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Impeachment Charge Put to Senate in Georgia Row
Storms sweep Georgia and South Carolina killing 71 and injuring hundreds. Tornadoes hit Statesboro Metter Cochran with many deaths, hospitals seeking tetanus serum and nurses as rescue operations continue.
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Frierson Sells Oil Rights to Nemours for 75000
Charles W. Frierson sells to Nemours Corporation oil gas and minerals on 120 acres in sections 17 and 18 with gas well equipment and appurtenances for 75000, 45000 cash and 50000 in gas. The deed recorded yesterday and several other mineral rights transfers listed include James M. Smith and W. F. Pipes with various half interests and three year terms totaling hundreds.
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W. F. Pipes
W. J. Griggs
Long Impeachment Vote Split In Louisiana House
Baton Rouge April 26 The Louisiana House adopted a resolution prepared to send impeachment charges against Governor Huey P Long to the Senate by a 59 to 39 vote. Representative Hoffpauir changed from aye to nay after the tally.
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Portions of South Honor Heroes of the Confederacy
April 26 report from Atlanta notes Memorial day observances across the South. States from Georgia to Arkansas closed public buildings, held patriotic exercises at Confederate cemeteries, and parades. Observance varied by state with some recognizing the day as a legal holiday.
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River faces new assault on Ill. dikes amid rising flood
Mississippi flood menaces Illinois with 22 to 24 foot forecast, threatening 9 000 homeless and $5 million in damage. Sheriff Elmore orders Lima Lake district families to prepare for quick evacuation as several levee sections near Keokuk and Quincy face failure risk.
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Mississippi
Keokuk
Iowa
Quincey
Kenneth A. Elmore
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Tragic Scene as Four Children Dead in Scattered Remains
Scattered about her were the bodies of her four children Emma 28 Lillie May 25 Edward 16 and Grady 18 Crops Ruined Mr and Mrs W L Coleman in the aftermath of a disaster or incident. CONTINUED ON PAGE ELEVEN.
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Second Day Of Louisiana P T A Convention
The sixth annual Louisiana Congress of Parents and Teachers meets in the parish courthouse with President Mrs. George P. Mead presiding. Reports from district chairmen highlight sessions and a plan to fund local chapters via Children’s Carnival club activities.
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George P. Mead
Washington, D. C
George Hainkel
New Orleans
Children’s Carnival Club
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Monroe
Georgia Tucker School
R. H. Oliver
Calles Reports Stage Set For Rebel Annihilation
General Calles told President Portes Gil that federal forces prepared to annihilate the rebel west coast army. A burned bridge 18 miles north of Navajoa blocked retreat as Ju yentino Espinosa’s Light Horse moved for a flank attack. Artillery and planes were massed. rebels estimated at 6000 fled Masiaca and Navajoa as federal pursuing columns closed in.
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Farm relief bill moved from House to Senate
Washington April 26. The House passed the general farm relief bill by 367 to 34 and sent it to the Senate. Hoover opposes the debenture plan, which the Senate plans to vote on Tuesday night. Leaders expect a Senate defeat of the debenture, clearing the way for possible agreement on the measure.
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State board and committee to push roadway contracts
Baton Rouge officials plan to meet at the state house Monday to push the letting of contracts for the paved roads program. The liquidation board and Citizens Highway Advisory Committee aim to approve bids received on March 26 and start the project.
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Senator Robinson Attacks Borah Over Tolerance Speech
Senator Robinson of Arkansas Democratic vice presidential nominee attacks Senator Borah of Idaho for urging religious liberty in the Senate. He says Borah remained silent on the religious issue during the campaign and calls it an overshadowing question.
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Perry Howard Acquitted by Meridian Jury
Perry W. Howard and two co defendants James G Buchan an and George F McClelland were acquitted in federal court Meridian Miss of violating the federal patronage act. Ed L Pat ton was also acquitted due to insufficient evidence in the conspiracy case. The jury deliberated about six hours before delivering the verdict. Special agent Miler McGilchrist and Assistant U S Attorney General Lester G Fant prosecuted.
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James G. Buchanan
George F. McClelland
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Jackson
Edwin R. Holmes
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Miler McGilchrist
Department of Justice
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Lester G. Fant
The Unkissed Bride serial debuts next Monday
The News Star announces the first installment of Berta Ruck's thrilling serial The Unkissed Bride will appear next Monday with daily installments thereafter. Subscriptions available by calling 224 for Monroe or West Monroe delivery, or through local agents in Northeast Louisiana.
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Campaign to defeat Senator Heflin in coming race
Birmingham reports the Alabama Woman's League for White Supremacy plans a state wide campaign to defeat United States Senator J Thomas Heflin in the 1920 election. The league president Mabel Jones West says a resolution condemning Heflin for anti Catholic campaigns is circulated with a note to Senator William Borah for Senate floor reading.
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United States
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Alabama
United States Senate
Senate
State high school rally opens as hopefuls from across Louisiana compete
Hundreds of high school students from across the state gathered at Louisiana University in Baton Rouge to compete in the annual state rally. Preliminary scholastic and athletic events kicked off, with finals in music, declamation, and debate planned for tonight and athletic finals tomorrow. The article also notes impeachment debate in the house with remarks by Rep. McClanahan, Pegues, Drouin, and Fournet as the scene shifts to political tensions.
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Warren Easton
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Grand Jury Declines Indictment in Prohi Slaying Case
Geneva Illinois April 26 The grand jury decided not to indict Deputy Sheriff Roy Smith for the slaying during a dry raid on Mrs Lillian De King though the jury long deadlocked over a possible indictment of her husband Joseph on a liquor charge Ten witnesses said they bought liquor from De King at his Aurora home One true bill was voted for perjury against Eugene so child whose affidavit of by war at the De King home raid continued on page two
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