Absence of Senator Lewis Triggers Search Across States
Associates report Senator James Hamilton Lewis failed to arrive for a Springfield Missouri talk last night after leaving Chicago. His office had no contact since Friday. he was slated to speak in Dallas Texas today and a trace effort was begun. Armed citizens fear grows as authorities seek him.
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James Hamilton Lewis
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Illinois
W. Y. Dallman
Lewis
Dallman
St. Louis
Dallas
Texas
Balloting Light in Huey Long District as Armed Strongmen Guard Polls
In the sixth congressional district nine ballot boxes were seized and ballots burned in multiple parishes. In Tangipahoa Livingston and St Helena armed crowds forced cancellation of the election, while elsewhere polling proceeded under guard.
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Sixth
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West Feliciana
New Orleans
St. Francisville
Washington Parish
Warnerton
Mt. Herman
Huey P. Long
Bolivar E. Kemp
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Tangipahoa
Lee Ponder
Sixth District
Democratic Committee
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Ponder
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Prohibition—Nation Dies after Thirteen Years Ends
The eighteenth amendment is likely to be repealed with Pennsylvania voting 12:20 pm to approve the measure making it the 34th state to end national prohibition. Governors and officials weigh the impact as conventions in Ohio and other states move to ratify, signaling a new era in liquor policy.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Ohio
Salt Lake City
Congress
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Clicut
Carolinas
House
New Pat
Monroe residents recall Prohibition era gifts and model T exploits
In Monroe at 109 Arkansas Avenue, Jess Ramblin Ben Breard and family toast a birthday and the imminent return of liberty with Haut Lafleur wine and a champagne relic. T. L. Venable shows a versatile model T used for church, work, and a syrup mill detour, while his daughters’ bricklaying experiment stirs caution from him. Principal Charles E. Kenney’s ducking trip near Lake Charles yields 88 birds and 46 trout with Mrs. Kenney and Mrs. Rohr earning top fishing honors.
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Jake Bloch
Monroe
T. L. Venable
Venable
Charles E. Kenney
J. W. Rohr
J. A. Norris
Lake Charles
Calcasieu River
Five Scottsboro Trials Postponed Indefinitely in Alabama
In ATAR Alabama on December 5 the remaining five Scottsboro defendants heard postponement of their trials for the March 25, 1931 attack on Victoria Price. Judge W Callahan delayed proceedings as defense counsel argued pauper status and constitutional issues. The Patterson case defense notes, and claims of illness by Willie Roberson and blindness by Olen Montgomery were raised as reasons for delay.
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Jackson Mty
W.callahan
Clark Norris
Victoria Price
South Railway
Jackson City
Callahan
S. Leibowitz
Fense
Leibowitz
Alabama Supreme Court
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Higher Courts
Heywood Patterson
Willie Roberson
Olen Montgomery
Court rejects bid to halt Wet Amendment proclamation
The District of Columbia Supreme Court dismissed a challenge by Canon William Chase and George Duncan of the International Reform Federation seeking to block the proclamation ratifying the 21st amendment. Justice Letts ruled the petition futile since the amendment becomes effective upon the 36th state ratification, not proclamation. Acting Secretary of State William Phillips prepared to issue the proclamation once Utah’s vote was tallied.
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Washington
F. Dickinson Letts
District of Columbia Supreme Court
William Phillips
Utah
Canon William Chase
Brooklyn
N. Y
George S. Duncan
International Reform Federation
Justice Letts
Government weighs releasing medicinal liquor stocks
Washington reports the government is considering a plan to release all medicinal liquor stocks. Details and potential impact are noted as a matter under review with further discussion expected on the third page.
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Washington
36 Undertakings Approved by State's CWA
The Louisiana civil works administration advisory board approved 36 parish and state projects creating work for 5 145 men at 557 451 dollars. Largest project drainage and roads in Calcasieu parish employing 1 425 men at 129 060 dollars. Other big projects include Bayou Sara relocation and levee work 824 men 105 840 dollars. Bayou Boeuf drainage 504 men 62 640 dollars. LSU drill fields and related work 380 men 46 285 dollars. Big Creek drainage 343 men 44 650 dollars. Swamp filling north of LSU Greek theater 184 men 22 470 dollars. Lake Bistineau preserve construction 327 men 36 760 dollars. State canal drainage Alexandria to Chatlin Lake 252 men 21 320 dollars.
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Louisiana Civil Works Administration Advisory Board
Calcasieu Parish
Bayou Sara
West Feliciana Parish
Bienville
Bossier and
Webster Parishes
Alexandria
Chatlin’s Lake
Rapides Parish
Fifi D Orsay to Wed Maurice Hill in Hollywood Ceremony
Hollywood December 5 Fifi D Orsay and Maurice Hill will wed tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. The Rev Father John J Delvin will perform the Catholic ceremony at his rectory. Vernon D Wood, D Orsay business manager, will be best man and Mrs Wood matron of honor. The couple say their trial honeymoon under chaperonage proved successful.
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Hollywood
Fifi D Orsay
Maurice Hill
Chicago
John J. Delvin
Vernon D. Wood
D'Orsay
Rogers Comments on Philippine Delegation in Beverly Hills
In Beverly Hills on December 5, Rogers talks with the Philippine delegation en route to Washington. He notes they seek liberty rather than money and laments not meeting Manuel Quezon. He argues the Philippines should be freed now, linking American policy on sugar and liquor to colonial status.
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Washington
Manuel Quezon
Philippines
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Stanley ready to conclude his vote fraud case in New Orleans
District Attorney Eugene Stanley moves to finish presenting evidence against three election commissioners Harold Pujol S W Huck and C J Lusk over alleged discrepancies in November 1932 amendment voting. A witness was arrested for false swearing and another admitted miscounting amendment votes as Monroe officials debate liquor sale interpretations.
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Trict
Eugene Stanley
Harold Pujol
S. W. Huck
C. J. Lusk
15Th Precinct
Eighth Ward
E. B. O'Connor
Stanley
Edward H. Lacaze
Bars to Operate in Monroe Under New Regulation
A local rule limits bar operations in Monroe under a new regulation. Lawyers offer two interpretations of Section 7, outlining potential impacts on licensing, hours, and compliance. The article notes constitutional questions and anticipated appeals.
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Monroe
Law Adopted Monday Clarifies Monroe Liquor Ordinance
City Attorney Harry Russell explains a misread section seven of Monroe’s new liquor control ordinance. The provision bans serving liquor to white and Negro persons on the same premises, not a total saloon ban, clarifying the measure adopted at Monday’s special session.
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Monroe
Harry Russell
City of
How Politics Rules The Medical Center
Lombardo Nicole of Opelousas faces political retaliation that forces him to conceal his real name and hometown. The article describes how tax money used for political ends is scrutinized, with Nicole’s safety and future careers at risk as details are withheld to protect him and his family.
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Lombardo Nicole
Opelousas
Louisiana
Xavier Nicole
Shreveport Official Skirted By Baton Rouge Politics
James H. Terrell of Caddo was named assistant labor commissioner by Governor Oscar Allen but Huey Long disrupted the move. Elijah H. Williams of Shreveport and Terrell pressed for a look at the capitol barber shop policy, and Allen swore to appoint him. Terrell later joked Allen might think him gullible as he did not get the post.
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Oscar K. Allen
James H. Terrell
Caddo
Terrell
Huey P. Long
Elijah H. Williams
Shreveport
State Federation of Labor
Allen
Baton Rouge
Capitol
Louisiana
New Orleans
Williams
No Word Received From Senator Lewis
Springfield residents heard that Senator James Hamilton Lewis was due to speak for the NRA but did not appear and no word came from him. Local NRA chairman John T. Woodruff and NRA speakers bureau director Louis J. Alber organized plans for the event.
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Springfield
James Hamilton Lewis
NRA
Lewis
John T. Woodruff
Louis J. Alber
Washington
West actress Mae West robbery case leads to arrests
Two men were arrested and a third sought in the Mae West robbery case. Harry Voiler and Edward Friedman were named in the indictment. Friedman confessed and implicated Voiler and Morris Cohen. Victim Mae West suffered $20 400 in cash and jewels. the crime allegedly occurred before her apartment.
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Los Angeles
Mae West
Harry O. Veiler
Texas Guinan
Chicago
Edward H. Friedman
Detroit
Morris Cohen
James E. Davis
Friedman
Voiler
Cohen
Miss West
Veiler
J. A. Timony
Weiler
Revolutionary General Strike Called In Coria Spain
A revolutionary general strike was declared in Coria in the province of Caceres near Madrid. Civil guards were dispatched to Coria and found the town peaceful. Communications lines were cut and repaired with extremists and socialists blamed for the damage.
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Madrid
Coria
Caceres
Miguel Ferrero
Good Fellows In Need Of Prompt Help In Twin Cities
A plea from the Good Fellows fund urges immediate aid as many homes face hardship. Procrastination steals happiness for children and peace, with letters describing poverty and requests for coats and gifts before the holiday season.
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Good Fellows
Good Fellows’ Fund
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