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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1934
Page
5
Judge Bond demands Fleming be served and keeps the temporary restraining order in force until the hearing. The order, served on Senator Long who vanished from the war zone, directs immediate dismissal of troops from the registration office. Long said he asked Gov. O K Alien to dismiss the guardsmen but the governor replied go to hell.
New Orleans report describes the first gunfire in the Huey P. Long era political mobilization as a guardsman at Jackson Barracks opens fire during early tensions surrounding Mayor T. Semmes Walmsley.
Crowds formed in the streets as the State militia, occupying police jurisdiction, fired at an unidentified man and later a guard accidentally discharged a .45 revolver inside the city hall registration office. The bullet shattered a glass window and caused panic, with officials seeking clarification and action. No casualties were reported.
In New Orleans a week of political violence sees Anthony Powers of the National Guard and Patrick Powers, a Walmsley supporter, facing off as rival combatants in the city hall area. Militia, guardsmen, and police clash over control as sentiment heats ahead of a September primary.
The advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a complete malaria remedy. It highlights tasteless quinine and tonic iron, explains two bottle sizes 50c and 1, and notes the larger size offers more value, urging readers to buy at stores.
In New Orleans Aug 7 reports say state administration forces may reconvene the legislature in a special session to curb city control. Gov Allen might be urged to repeal the sidewalk signs tax as part of a broader move to restrict the Walmsley administration and end the sign and owning tax.
Curtis H. Grandstaff 32 of Memphis Tennessee paid a $15 fine or 30 days in jail after calling Louisiana national guardsmen tin soldiers. He was arrested by two privates outside the New Orleans city hall annex during a militia display amid a state city conflict. He spent the night in jail awaiting funds from Memphis friends.
Union leaders push for a committee to confer with employers while warning strikers to avoid armed confrontations. John Dean, United Textile Workers organizer, was abducted Sunday and menaced to leave Huntsville. A warrant for abduction remains unserved as talks at a mill worker's house and downtown hotel continue. Java note: Java has more thunderstorms than any other country.
Hitler leads a nation in mourning as Germany honors Field Marshal von Hindenburg. A 60 mile torch lit cortege from Neudeck to Tannenberg carries the coffin past villages and banners while army units, Goering, and other officials pay final respects.
From near Tannenberg two miles away the motor escort of 20 motorcycles is displaced by infantry and cavalry. The war memorial at 5 15 a m witnesses the coffin laid in the hall of commanders. The old man of the Prussian forest is honored as his last march ends.
A strong tremor was logged on the Georgetown University seismograph last night. The quake began at 10:00:13 p.m. and peaked at 10:15 p.m. without a clear direction, ending at 12:15 a.m. at a distance of about 8,300 miles from Washington.
Charles E. McKenzie of Monroe announces his candidacy for Representative in Congress from the Fifth District, subject to the Democratic Primary on September 11, 1934. Riley J. Wilson also seeks re election in the same district, with the primary set for September 11, 1934.
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