Trappers Version is Published in LeBouef Murder Case
Franklin Louisiana August 2 Sheriff Pecot released the confession attributed to James Beadle in the LeBouef murder trial. Beadle and defendants Dr Thomas Dreher and Ada Bonner LeBouef deny complicity while detailing a plan to kill LeBouef and dispose of the body in Lake Pontchartrain. The confession describes Dreher demanding silence and tying irons to LeBouef before the body was severed and hidden. Continued on page six.
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Mother and four children to jail in Alabama murder case
Mrs Gertrude Gibbs 34 daughter of a Thomasville planter is jailed in Maringo county charged with murder after her husband Jack Gibbs Hugo planter was shot in their yard. She says he threatened her and she grabbed a pistol. Deputies found the children around the body calling daddy.
Chicago Air Tragedies Mount Over Week
In Chicago an unlicensed second-hand airplane plunged nose first to the ground killing two men, part of eight days of air disasters that left seven dead. Pilot Quase was 26 and Hubley 25, both dying in the crash as details of earlier incidents emerged.
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Selfridge Names Five Most Beautiful Things
London August 2 Gordon Selfridge owner of London's chief store lists the five most beautiful things in Creation a beautiful woman a beautiful child a beautiful flower a beautiful sunset a beautiful building He adds a beautiful building has permanent value and criticizes the high and unbeautiful buildings going up in the United States.
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United States
Alliance of South and West Proposed to Aid Farmers
Economist Dr. Charles A Beard urged a south and west agricultural alliance as best remedy for farmers at the institute of politics in Williamstown Massachusetts. He discussed the McNary Haugen bill and warned against paternalistic policies while outlining three remedies: higher inheritance and income taxes, farmer organization for cooperative planting plans, and limiting overseas investments.
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Boxing Commission Sees Possible Action Over Rickard Letter
New York boxing observers noted a possible NY State Athletic Commission action after Tex Rickard did not reply to a July 1 letter from Commissioner Muldoon. The letter stated the Dempsey Sharkey sanction was granted with the understanding the Dempsey Tunney title bout would be held in New York, a condition Rickard allegedly did not confirm.
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Dempsey Delays Tunney Bout To After September 26
Jack Dempsey announces he cannot be ready for the September 22 return match with Gene Tunney and asks that the fight be staged any day after September 26. He cites conditions he could not foresee during his eastern trip.
Attorney General to Probe Charge of Irregularity in Evangeline
New Orleans August 2. Attorney General Percy Saint to investigate allegations of irregularities corruption and fraud in the Evangeline parish congressional primaries held June 14 and July 19. Rene L DeRouen Ville Platte named nominee to succeed the late Ladislas Lazaro with evidence and resolutions sent to Saint. He plans parish trip to pursue possible criminal prosecutions if fraud is proven.
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Percy Saint
Democratic Executive Committee
Rene L. DeRouen
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Ladislas Lazaro
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Judge Saint
Guard at Mine Shot in Dover Fire Incident
Reports from Dover Ohio indicate early today the Maple Leaf mine tipple near Newport burned while John Hines, the night watchman, was shot and slightly injured. Pocok Mining Company officials say a bomb caused the fire, though some locals did not hear an explosion.
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C C Julian Not Involved in California Court Proceedings
Los Angeles August 2 Receiver ship actions that dragged the Julian Petroleum organization into court did not involve C C Julian founder and first president. He stated he is neither a defendant nor connected with the case and has had no ties to the company since December 1924.
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Storm Causes Large Damage in East U S
A cloudburst level storm disrupted transport and caused heavy property damage across New York New Jersey and New England. No deaths were reported though several injuries occurred from lightning.
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Stocks Jump on Short Squeeze at Timken and M E Supply
In New York on Aug 2, Timken Roller Bearing rose 17 points to a new high of 141 on the New York Stock Exchange amid a short-interest squeeze. Manhattan Electrical Supply climbed about ten points to 131 from a low earlier in the year as similar pressure boosted equities.
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Naval arms limit proposal seeks tri party accord
The Japanese compromise plan proposes capping 10 000 ton cruisers at 12 for Britain and the United States and eight for Japan through 1931, aiming to avert conference failure. Admiral Saito and Viscount Ishii delivered the text to Hugh Gibson as a provisional formula to save the talks. President Coolidge urges the delegation to push for agreement and anticipates a plenary session Thursday to bridge gaps with Britain.
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Mississippi sees large vote in governor race turnout
Jackson reports a historic Mississippi election with a high percentage of registered voters taking part. Candidates include incumbent Dennis Murphree Theo Bilbo former governor Mike Conn or and Albert C. Anderson. In a separate dispatch President Coolidge says oil conservation plans should avoid Sherman Act conflicts.
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United States of Europe proposed to keep the peace
Madrid proposals to form a United States of Europe independent of the League of Nations with an international army gain attention in Washington. Spain’s withdrawal from the League prompts Spanish officials to push the idea whose origin lies in a Madrid government organ.
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Foreign Office
Fire destroys two Bastrop buildings in early morning blaze
Fire of unknown origin broke out in the Square Deal cafe kitchen at 1 AM spreading through the block on Madison and Washington. The Square Deal cafe and City Bakery were wiped out, as were the adjacent Terzia and Snyder buildings with stocks of four stores. Lineman Charles Goodwin was shocked by a live wire but survived. Monroe volunteers aided until 7 AM. Snyder and Terzia announce immediate rebuilding.
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Washington Street
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Sid Carpenter
Walter Maine
Monroe
Snyder
Seligman
Goodwin
Louisiana Light and Power Company
Jack Blanks
Red Cross
Mr. Snyder
Terzis
Dentist Dr. T. D. Fisher Dies at Office in Heart Attack
Dr. T. D. Fisher, 49, collapsed and died in his DeSiard Street office while adjusting a dental chair. He had told his wife he felt unwell after a morning walk and mentioned high blood pressure to Mr. Thomas, a local grocer, and his son George. The incident occurred as George Thomas sat in the chair awaiting dental work. Contived on page 8.
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Woolworth
DeSiard Street
Standard Oil of New Jersey to Become Holding Company
The New York Times reports Standard Oil of New Jersey plans to segregate its world wide holdings and run mainly as an operating company via separate subsidiaries. The first step is the Standard Shipping Company to direct the marine interests, with executives on the parent board.
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President Coolidge says he will not seek 1928 nomination
On the fourth anniversary of taking office in Rapid City Calvin Coolidge dictated a brief, typewritten statement saying he does not choose to run for president in 1928. He handed slips to reporters and declined further comment, as aides and journalists gathered behind him.
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Mississippi Primary Voters Face Four Governor Hopefuls
Voters in Mississippi choose from four slates for governor as the Democratic primary opens with almost 10,000 other state and local offices on the ballot. Polls opened at seven with light early activity, rising as the day wore on. Forecasters predicted heat as candidates including Theodore Bilbo and Albert C. Anderson pressed canvassing campaigns.
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