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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1928

Page

2

Pioneer Citizen of Caldwell Called by Death

F M Yarboresgs born East Feliciana July 22 1845 died in Columbian at his son Zr D Yarboroughs home Saturday morning after 8 weeks illness. Survived by two sons J D Yarborough Columbia and M F E Yarborough Phoenix Arizona. Funeral at J D Yarboros home conducted by Rev C B Gates with interment at Welcome Home cemetery near Grayson. Large attendance and elaborate final decorations.

Caldwell Treas Columbia F. M. Yarboresgs East Feliciana Palleh Columbian Zr. D. Yarborough Sara Byers Caldwell Parish Mr. Yarberough Logan Ettalion of Heavy Artillery H. D. Bridger Ms. Yarborough Bose J. D. Yarborough M. FE. Yarborough Phoenix Arizona J. D. Yarboron C. B. Gates Sikes Welcome Home Cemetery Grayson

Wales Reaches Italy and Boards Train Home

The Prince of Wales landed from the cruiser Enterprise at 12 23 p m and seven minutes later boarded a special train for London. Crowds braved rain as 100 Italian sailors and a small guard of infantry watched, with no military honors requested, as he sped toward the French channel coast.

Brindtsi. Itals Prince of Wales King George Enterprise London Europe French

Tourists' Auto Kills Burro on Ruston Highway

An eastbound car carrying Dr. and Mrs. Lesansky and a sister-in-law struck a burro on the Dixie-Overland highway three miles west of Ruston. The burro, owned by farmer Rube Smith, was killed. the car sustained damage over $50. Sheriff Thigpen notes a stock-law but says farmers ignore it until fall and early winter. loose livestock has caused wrecks recently.

Thigpen Lincoln Parish

Schools Enter in Lively Contest of Selling Seals

Twin Cities schools begin a lively contest to sell Christmas seals under the Okla parish health association. Students vie for the greatest sales and three prizes, with Barkdull Faulk school aiming to defend its title. A wooden display in the Ensel show window showcases health crusaders selling stamps.

Ouachita Parish Tabberculor?s and Pubic Health Association Twin Cities Agnor Grand DeLlard Streets Barkdull Faulk School Christman

Black players detained after Saturday dice gambling incident

Officer H F E Webb disrupted a negro crap game near the Missouri Pacific depot. Eight players were taken into custody charged with gambling with dice for money. Suspects include Dan Young Wade Red zick Lenard Zeigler February Washington Watt Golden Frank Neal Henry Corbin Jessie Howard.

H. F E. Webb Missouri Pacific Dan Young Wade Redzick Lenard Zeigler February Washington Watt Golden Frank Neal Henry Corbin Jessie Howard

Pioneer lawyer of Walla Walla shot to death

John W. Brooks a pioneer attorney in Walla Walla was shot to death in his home as he played cards with housekeeper Mrs. Gertrude Burshaw who was the sole witness. An unidentified masked man entered after a knock on the door and fired twice hitting Brooks in the chest.

Walla Wash John W. Brooks Walla Walla Gertrude Burshaw

Panama Canal Sets One Day Ship Passage Record

Toy Associated Areas reports the Panama Canal logged a new daily record with 37 ships passing through on Sunday, surpassing the previous peak of 33. The busy canal reflects a surge in maritime traffic and global trade activity.

Panama Der Panama Canal

Hoover Lands at Valparaiso in Chile Welcome

Herbert Hoover was welcomed with a 21 gun salute in Valparaiso Chile arriving by special train after landing at eight in the morning. Mayor Lautaro Rosas and local officials greeted Hoover and Mrs Hoover received two pieces of old Colonial silver. He proceeded to Santiago where President Ibanez and his cabinet awaited.

Valparaiso Chile Des Herbert Hoover Santiago Lautaro Rosas Rosas Hoovey Hoover Ibanez Mr. Hoover

Man Arrested After Brandishing Gun in Hotel Lobby

Dan Smith was arrested at 7:20 p m at the Hotel Virginia south entrance after brandishing a .44 pistol in the lobby. Police found a pint of whisky on him and he faces four charges including drunkenness and illegal whisky possession. Bond set at 21 000. held for city court trial this afternoon. Officers Apgar Webb and Gonn detained him without resistance amidints about a cock fight nearby.

Dan Smith Virginia H. D. Apgar J. M. Webb R. J. Gonn Smith

Man Threatens With Gun in Lobby Interrogation

A man threatened another demanding his location. He drew a weapon in the lobby and aimed it at the questioned man. Police were summoned and the suspect was arrested. Witnesses named C. E. Johnson, C. E. Smith, and H. M. Nance.

C. E. Johnson C. E. Smith H. M. Nance

League Adopts Postponement on World Court Advisory Opinions

In Lugano Switzerland the League of Nations council postponed action on a proposal to study whether advisory opinions to the world court could be requested by a simple majority vote. By a unanimous 14 members vote the council deferred any move at its current session.

Lugano Switzerland Council of the League of Nations Council

Robber Killed in Gun Duel With Innkeeper

In Tacoma Washington a robber believed to be Paddy O Brien of Seattle was killed and his captor Julian Tison wounded during a gun duel at an inn on the Mount Raine Highway thirty two miles southeast of Tacoma last night. Mrs Tison was held up by two men before the firefight. The other robber fled after firing twice at Tison.

Tacoma Wash Paddy O'Brien Seattle Julian Tison Mount Raine Highway Here

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