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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1929

Page

7

Blaze on liner sparks tourist traffic jam in Paris

Paris reports a fire on the steamship Paria has sidelined it for weeks and triggered an unprecedented tourist surge. Americans scramble for limited berths aboard ships like the Olympic and Republic while many sailings are already full or redirected.

Associated Press Paris Paria Olympic Republic Harding Mauretania France New York United States Lines Cuba Galveston Espagne St. Lazare Havana Havre Gulf Ports

Minister With Family Hurt in Texas Crash

The Rev. A. N. Depew pastor of the First Christian church of West Palm Beach Florida and his wife and baby along with two women passengers were injured in a collision 20 miles southwest of Amarillo Texas They were traveling to Colorado Mrs W B Taylor 53 sustained a deep head cut while Mrs Logan Randolph suffered a broken arm and head and leg injuries Depew and his wife were only lightly hurt and the child injured an eye which might be serious.

Amarillo Tex A. N. Depew First Christian Church West Palm Beach Fla Here W. B. Taylor Logan Randolph Depew Colorado

Arrest Report: Fred Redmond Held in Monroe Jail

Fred Redmond, 22, of Sterlington, was brought to Monroe jail early yesterday by Deputy Leo Fleming. He is alleged to have stabbed Tra Taylor during a Tuesday night quarrel. No charges have been filed yet.

Fred Redmond Sterlington Negro Monroa Leo Fleming Redmond Tra Taylor

Leader Paul English Brings Theatrical Troupe for Week

Paul English, prominent theatrical leader, brings his troupe for a week of performances beginning Monday night and continuing through Saturday night. The run features English and his players presenting shows likely to draw local theater fans.

Paul English

Man Attacked by Dog Chokes It to Death with Hands

Luther Holtzclaw, a prominent father in the Douglass community, was awakened when a large black and white Walker fox hound leaped onto his bed and bit his arm. He overpowered the dog, choking it to death with his bare hands. The dog’s head was sent to New Orleans for rabies testing, showing a severe bite wound on Holtzclaw’s arm. The owner of the dog could not be located despite inquiries.

Austin Luther Hollaclaw Mr. Holtzclaw New Orleans

Paul English Troupe to Open Monroe Run with New Repertoire

Paul English announces his popular troupe will perform in Monroe starting Monday for a week at Sixth and Pine. Opening play Merton of the Movies features English and his cast. nightly changes include new vaudeville acts and additional performers. Ladies admitted free Monday with one paid adult ticket. prices remain popular throughout the week.

Paul English Monroe Merton Happy Gowland Va Thomas le Rene Cole

Zeppelin Stowaway Tries as Juvenile

Albert Buschke, stowaway aboard the Graf Zeppelin on its last flight from Friedrichshafen to Lakehurst, was sent home for trial before the juvenile court. He sought the world but ended up in a ship brig and an American jail.

Hamburg Germany Albert Buschke Friedrichshafen Lakehurst Buschke Graf

Bomb wrecks Warshawsky store in Chicago. watchman injured

The Warshawsky and Company auto mobile supply store at 19th and State streets was wrecked by a bomb early today. Watchman Theodore Fisher was injured by flying glass. Israeli Warshawsky, president of the chain, said he knew of no reason for the attack.

Chicago Warshawsky and Company 19Th and State Street Theodore Fisher Warshawsky

Sheahan Sees Accident Blessing For Sight Recovery

Francis A. Sheahan, hotel manager in Elizabeth New Jersey, believes an automobile crash that injured him may aid his eyesight. After the accident his glasses worsened his reading, but removing them allowed clear reading, and an expert noted precedent for eye correction after a severe blow.

Robert Rogers Freed After Six-Day Sentence

Robert Rogers was released from jail yesterday after being sentenced in court for disturbing the peace. The sentence was six days in jail or time already served, six days.

Robert Rogers Sheriff's Department Columbia Highway

Prince Torlonia Says American Mate Will Rejoin Him

In Rome Aug 22 Prince Torlonia asserts that only citizenship issues keep him and his wife Essie Moore from reconciling. He says she will move to Rome with their three children next February. Their son Alexander plans college study before starting a two year Italian military program.

Prince Associated Press Rome Alexander

Princess Denies Reconciliation Amid Divorce Case

The article notes the prince and princess wed August 14, 1907 at Greenwich and that in 1927 the U S reissued citizenship to her by Judge Edwin 8 Thomas. The divorce action names Marie Lorenzoni of Rome as co respondent. The princess denies any reconciliation with her husband.

Italy Greenwich United States Edwin 8. Thomas Marie Lorenzoni Rome

Collision on DeSiard Street Involves Cobb and Noble

A crash in the 1800 block of DeSiard street at 6 a m involved a truck driven by Jack Cobb of 218 South Third street and a car operated by Jack Noble of Calypso street. Noble charged Cobb with reckless driving. Cobb was driving east.

Jack Cobb South Third Street Jack Noble Calypso Street DeSiard Street Cobb Noble

DeSiard Vehicle Collision Near Ice Plant

A vehicle driven by DeSiard struck the rear of Cobb's truck after turning left toward an ice plant, according to a police report. Noble was also traveling east at the time of the incident.

DeSiard Noble Cobb

Young Named by President to Succeed MacCracken

Clarence M. Young of Des Moines Iowa was appointed yesterday by the President to succeed MacCracken Washington. The short item notes the appointment as part of a federal personnel change and identifies the new appointee and origin.

Associated Press Washington Clarence M. Young Des Moines Iowa

Hoover Named Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Aviation

Hoover is appointed assistant secretary of commerce for aviation, succeeding William P. MacCracken who has resigned from the post.

Altered Lottery Tickets Lead to Life Sentence

Havana reports Benito Carrasco Garcia aged 22 was sentenced to life imprisonment for altering numbers on a government lottery ticket, a high warning against tampering with state draws.

Havana Benito Carrasco Garcia

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