Fierce Storms
Fierce storms battering coastlines of Britain France and Portugal cause heavy loss of life and sink several ships. The Andalucia Star and Carmona are among vessels in distress with crews rescued or awaiting aid as tugs assist and the death toll climbs. Continuous reports from London detail peril at sea and ongoing rescues.
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London
Blue Star
Andalucia
England
Spain
Portugal
Falmouth
Carmona
English
Homeric
Brest
Blizzard Aids Police In Bank Robbery Case
In Superior Wisconsin snow hindered getaway but aided officers who cornered three bank robbers Edward Kosnie Joliet Jr Jack Burton George Henning. Police recovered all stolen money after a crash at a light pole in the business district.
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Associated Press
Superior
Wis
Wisconsin State Bank
South Superior
Jain
Edward Kosnie
Joliet
Bessie Love Announces Marriage To Los Angeles Broker
Actress Bessie Love known off screen as Juanita Horton will wed William B Hawks a Los Angeles stock broker on December 27 The couple filed notice at the marriage license bureau both aged 28 and unmarried The ceremony is to be held at St James Episcopal Church
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Bessie Love
Juanita Horton
William B. Hawks
St. James Episcopal Church
Death of Capitalist Shrouded in Murder or Accident
Union City Tennessee December 7 investigators in the Parks murder case reviewed evidence and floated possible conclusions. Jack Pugh the 24 year old chauffeur confessed to shooting Lexie Parks 63 saying the act was accidental while they drove together. He offered five versions of the shooting with shifting details. The latest version claims he shot while drinking and aiming at a window next to Parks. Police note inconsistencies including a cook reporting the event and Parks smiling after being wounded. CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.
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Union City
Tenn
Parks
Jack Pugh
Lexie S. Parks
Pugh
Rives
Donations Lag as Good Fellows Fund Needs Help
A Monroe appeal notes slow donations to the Good Fellows fund meant to aid starving families with groceries and warm clothing at Christmas. The piece describes those in need including the educated unemployed and families with children, urging immediate contributions beyond the already acknowledged 53.50.
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Good Fellows
Number 2 Fire Company Moves to New Station
Company No. 2 of the Monroe fire department relocated this morning to a new station at Fourth street and Stone avenue. The move began around 8 10 am from the central fire station, with five trucks stationed at the new site shortly after. The unit had occupied the central station for about two and a half years since June 1927 when the prior building was deemed unfit. Remaining companies followed suit at their designated stations.
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Monroe Fire Department
Fourth Street
Stone Avenue
Central Fire Station
Company No
Fourth and
Stone
Sixth
Louisville
Forest
Jackson Street
Lee Avenue
Haiti Clash Leaves Five Dead And Twenty Wounded
Five Haitians were killed and 20 wounded in a clash with 20 United States Marines at Aux Cayes on the southern coast. A mob of 150 demonstrators attacked the marine patrol with machetes clubs and stones. One Marine was wounded. Brig Gen John H Russell requested the Galveston cruiser be ordered from Guantanamo to Port au Prince.
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Washington
John H. Russell
Haiti
Galveston
Guantanamo Naval Base
Port Au Prince
Aux Cayes
Third Man May Be Implicated in Alabama Killing
Birmingham detectives pursue a possible third suspect in the slaying of A. M. Searcy a prominent real estate man killed during an alleged dice game robbery at a downtown hotel. James Davis, a known gambler, admits shooting Searcy claiming self defense. police found a bloodstained knife blade near the body but no arrestee with a knife wound.
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Birmingham
Ala
A. M. Searcy
James Davis
Atlanta
Searcy
Bambores Meditations From 1 P. Ailei
Fragmentary text shows a meditation piece attributed to 1 P. Ailei with garbled title lines. No coherent event, date, or names beyond the author tag present.
Quarrels with Sweetheart Prompt Poison Attempt in New Orleans
Rufus Hogan 22 a street car conductor formerly of Hammond took poison after quarreling with his sweetheart on a New Orleans street corner. A cab driver saw him collapse and he was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Rufus Hogan
Hammond
Pioneer Citizen of Union Parish Dies at 88
Dee 7-P. W. Bearden a longtime Ward 9 resident of Union parish died at his home after months of illness following a paralytic stroke. Funeral services set for tomorrow at Sardis cemetery, with burial at 10 a.m. A Civil War captain, devout Baptist, and lifelong Democrat, he led local politics and was known to governors and gubernatorial candidates. Survived by several sons and numerous grandchildren. about 250 in Wards 9 and 10 were related to him.
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News-Star
Farmeryville
Dee
Bearden
Union Parish
Sardis
Phil
Union
Louisiana
Rhodes Scholar for State Named Tomorrow
Baton Rouge December 7 The Louisiana Rhodes scholar committee at Louisiana State University selected from six candidates the student to hold the 1930 scholarship for the state. Announcement will be made Sunday evening via the Associated Press from the American secretary to Rhodes.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Louisiana State University
All-American Grid Team Picks 1929 First Squad
The News-Star prints the Associated Press All-American football team for 1929 selected by 215 experts from editors writers AP staff observers officials and coaches nationwide. The page includes second and third teams and honorable mentions with pictures for the first team.
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News-Star Today
Associated Press
Senate Finance Panel Backs 166 Million Tax Cut Plan
The Senate Finance Committee reported favorably on a 166 million tax reduction resolution. The plan would cut tax rates by one percent for individuals and corporations. Senator Watson said a Monday Senate vote was likely but not guaranteed. Treasury Under Secretary Mille explained details while Chairman Smoot aimed to advance the tariff bill next week. Senator Simmons noted Democrats prefer timing that avoids tariff bill interference.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Watson
Indiana
Senate
Mille
The
Treasury
Smoot
Simmons
North Carolina
Fire Destroys Bastrop Home in Early Morning
A Bastrop resident Rollin Rail lost a frame house near the Missouri Pacific tracks in a 3 am blaze of unknown origin. Robbery and attempted burglary occurred citywide with the Jackson Brothers barber shop on West Madison Avenue hit and the Boltz Manufacturing office intruded but little was taken. Police Chief J. D. Higginbotham investigates with no leads yet.
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News-Star
Bastrop
Rollin Rail
Missouri Pacific
Ball Ang
Fairbanks
Boltz Manufacturing Company
Bolts Manufacturing Company
J. D. Higginbotham
New Orleans Man Held on Embezzlement Charge Tied to Foley Fur Deal
Frank C. Reynolds was arrested in New Orleans and held for Foley Alabama officers on embezzlement charges. Complaints were filed by Joe B. Childress B Williams and Joe Cousins of Foley in a fur deal matter.
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New Orleans
Frank C. Reynolds
Foley
Ala
Joe B. Childress
B. A. Williams
Joe Cousins
Child Injured After Auto Hits at Busy City Crossing
Theodore Robinson aged three was struck by a car driven by Edyth McKeithen at the DeSiard and North Second streets intersection. The boy suffered a cut above the eye and a severe forehead bruise and may have a skull fracture or internal injuries. His mother also received minor bruises. The child was rushed to the Clinic for X rays as onlookers blocked traffic.
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Theodore Robinson
L. P. Robinson
Edyth McKeithen
Gordon Avenue
DeSiard
North Second Streets
Early Grid Returns Show Mixed College Football Scores
The record lists several early games with Georgia Tech tying Georgia VA 0 to 6 after an early start. Western Maryland and Maryland remain scoreless at 0 0. North Carolina defeats Duke 21 to 7 in a separate matchup.
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Georgia Tech
Georgia VA
Western
Maryland
North Carolina
Duke
Police plan to reduce New Orleans precincts to ten
New Orleans December 7 the police board considers a reapportionment plan submitted by Superintendent Bay to cut the 12 precincts to 10 for greater efficiency. The board will review the proposal.
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New Orleans
Police Board of Superintendent of Police Bay
Three Mississippi officials indicted on public office irregularities
Former Mississippi officials Rush M. Knox Cecil Inman and Burn Hilbun were indicted by the Hinds county grand jury on irregularities in public office. Knox and Inman were arraigned by Circuit Judge W H Potter, Hilbun awaiting bond completion while recovering from injuries. Bond totals 6000 dollars for six counts.
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Jackson, Miss
W. H. Potter
Rush H. Knox
Cecil Inman
Hinds County
Jackson
Rush M. Knox
Mississippi
Mississippi Tax Coontry Mission
Burn Hilbun
Mississippi Agricultural Service Department
Knox
Inman
Hilban
Hilbux
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