Murder complaint to be issued against William James Guy
District Attorney Baron Fitts said new evidence supports issuing a murder complaint against William James Guy in the Vanderwell death aboard the Carma. He questioned if the slaying was a one man job and summoned witnesses including Edward De Larm and Ralph Dunlap linked to the case.
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Los Angeles
Baron Fitts
Walter Vanderwell
Fitts
William James Guy
Edward de Larm
Ralph Dunlap
Vanderwell
Carma
de Larm
W. C. Hinton
Long Beach
Long Beach Seventh Street
Guy
Glendale
John Seastrom
Tom Bridgeford
Lord Edward Montagu
Duke of Manchester
Col
Arthur Goebel
Large casualties reported by U S cattlemen in Chaco war
American cattlemen arriving in Buenos Aires say casualties in the Gran Chaco between Bolivia and Paraguay are vast with Paraguayan dead and wounded up to 12 000 and Bolivian losses around 18 009. Paraguayan forces have grown to 30 000 to 40 000, and the region is described as a hospital district with many requisitioned cattle and rising rains altering the battlefield.
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Buenos Aires
Gran Chaco
Bolivia
Paraguay
Makthlansiya
Chaco
Newcomers J J Martin and H D Reaves Shine in Monroe
Local column notes greet two new Monroe residents J J Martin and H D Reaves as strong additions to the business scene. Rotary speaker W E Reardon impresses with a detailed gas manufacturing talk. Other items report community happenings, sports, and upcoming court recess through December 21 for Christmas.
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Monroe
J. J. Martin
H. D. Reaves
W. E. Reardon
Rotary Club
W. E
Hessel Cahn
Eta Bita Pi
E. L. Wright
Dora
Dick Daugherty
A. J. Ventre
J. T. Shell
Eight violent Chicago deaths amid anti-crime ultimatum
Chicago records eight deaths in hours amid Mayor Cermak anti-crime ultimatum. Six by gunfire include detectives Svec and Chatterton, officer Magoon, robber White, car thief, and former boxer Schaeffer. One suffocated victim Gertrude Frish. a 28-year-old boarder Vincente Granades killed by stabbing. another manhunt for Miguel Ramires's killer ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton J. Cermak
Frank Svec
Edgar Chatterton
Berwyn
Albert G. Magoon
Albert White
Bridewell Hospital
Joseph Seidel
Frankie Schaeffer
Gertrude Frish
Miguel Ramires
Vincente Granades
Svec and
Chatterton
Flood Threat Lingers Across Deep South River Country
Persistent rains push rivers above flood stage in Mississippi Alabama and Georgia prompting warnings as crests approach. High water blocks highways while communities fear renewed displacement even as crops are gathered. Authorities warn of continuing risk if rainfall persists and the Mississippi rises further.
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Memphis
Tenn
South River
Mississippi
Alabama
West Georgia
Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Yalobusha
Tallahatchie
Yazoo
Delta
Etowah
Oostanula
Coosa
Georgia
Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
Northport
Oostanoula
Old Clothes Drive Aims To Refill Wardrobes Friday Morning
Trucks will start promptly Friday to collect used clothing from homes in the Twin Cities between 9 am and noon. Housewives are urged to search wardrobes for garments of all ages for men women and children. The items will be cleaned altered and distributed by the Salvation Army Red Cross Monroe Welfare Association and other groups to provide warm clothing this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Salvation Army
Red Cross Chapter
Monroe Welfare Association
Bad Weather Continues in Pelican State Louisiana
Forecasts from the New Orleans weather bureau offer little relief as sleet or rain is expected in the northern areas tonight and tomorrow. Monroe saw freezing temperatures with a 40 degree high yesterday and a 0.70 inch rainfall in the last 24 hours, totaling 4.74 inches over five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Weather Bureau
New Orleans
Monroe
Kate Key
Louisiana Leads South In Bank Security In 11 Year Span
Louisiana shows the strongest bank stability in the region with only 57 failures from 1921 to 1932. Acting Comptroller F. G. Awalt notes 195 banks year end June 30 with $436.314 million in resources and $90.097 million in total deposits. Data highlight Louisiana’s 420,451 savings depositors and high per capita deposits.
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Washington
Louisiana
South
Comptroller of Currency
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Texas
F. G. Awalt
Federal Reserve
Virginia
Two Citizens of Ruston Drop Dead In That City
Harvey B. Pratt service officer for McFarland post No. 3 of the American Legion died suddenly on the streets of Ruston. He leaves a widow, mother, brother, sisters, and a son. Mrs Ed McCallum, wife of a Ruston businessman, dropped dead while seated with family. She leaves two children, several siblings, and was prominent in church and civic life.
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Ruston
Harvey B. Pratt
McFarland Post No. 3
American Legion
Ed McCallum
Winter’s relentless cold grips large parts of nation
Unrelenting winter battered the nation with freezing temperatures from Chicago to California. Chicago logged records as Sacramento iced lakes and Yuma saw snow. Oklahoma faced seven cold deaths while a Lyons, Colorado pioneer and pet chicken froze in bed.
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Midwest
Chicago
Sacramento
Cal
Brewley
Yuma
Ariz
Rocky Mountain States
Oklahoma
Lyons
Colo
Ellen Dwyer
Eden
Wyo
King Winter Spreads Snow Across Alien Kingdom
In Los Angeles on December 13 a striking scene unfolds as King Winter invades an alien realm and casts a white robe of snow over the land, transforming the landscape into a wintry tableau.
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Los Angeles
Winter
I C C approves rate rise for cottonseed and related goods
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized higher freight rates on cottonseed, cottonseed products, and vegetable cake and oils. Rates, set as percentages of first class, become effective April 8, 1933 after wide-scale tariff changes, with uniform maximums for regions including the southwest, southeast, north central, and west central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hoch- Smith
Southwest
Southeast
North Central
West Central
Dallas Woman Athlete Suspected of Amateur Violation
Mildred Babe Didrikson of Dallas was suspended from amateur competition by the Southern AAU registration committee after an inquiry into an alleged endorsement for automobile advertising. The suspension will stay until she presents the original or a copy of a release authorizing the ad.
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New Orleans
Mildred
Babe) Didrikson
Dallas
Texas
Southern Amateur Athletic Union
Lawrence di Benedetto
Southern A. A. U
Didrikson
Hoover Impeachment Move in House Fails
The McFadden resolution demanding impeachment of President Hoover was tabled in the House on motion by Rules Committee Chairman Pall. McFadden, Republican of Pennsylvania, had charged Hoover with high crimes and misdemeanors including usurping congressional powers and impairing contracts amid debt negotiations and foreign policy actions.
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McFadden
Washington
U.P
Hoover
House of Representatives
Pall
Rules Committee
Republican
Pennsylvania
House
von Hindenburg
Germany
United States
Internationally Known Scientist Holland Dies at 84
William Jacob Holland, 84, director emeritus of the Carnegie Institute, died at his home in Pittsburgh after a stroke. Born in Jamaica to missionary parents, he was known for zoology writings and research and led the Carnegie hero fund commission until his death.
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Pittsburgh
William Jacob Holland
Carnegie Institute
Holland
Jamaica
West Indies
Moravian College
Amherst College
Princeton Theological Seminary
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Fewer Louisiana Boys Girls Quit Education
Louisiana students show higher enrollment as economic conditions keep youths in school. Of an overall gain of 4,651 public school pupils last session, 3,189 were in high school, per state education department head John M. Foote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
State Department of Education
John M. Foote
Education Department
Start collection of 1932 taxes begins in Monroe
Tax collection for 1932 started today at the Monroe sheriff's office after state auditor authority was received. Moses May negro was the first to pay, with several others following in the morning as notices will be mailed to personal property owners within 10 days and poll taxes are urged to be paid promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Office
State Auditor's Office
Moses Maynegro
Monroe
Justifiable homicide in Memphis wife slaying case
In Memphis Tennessee a coroner's jury found the killing of Mrs. Reyle by her husband Edward Clifford Reyle justifiable homicide. Reyle testified he shot in a quarrel over her alleged affair after being urged to stop seeing her lover. He said he fired at Joe Dougan but Mrs. Reyle stepped in.
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Memphis
Tenn
Edward Clifford Reyle
Debt talks split as France and US weigh payments
Paris reports Premier Herriot faces a divided chamber over paying the December debt due to the United States with reservations. Finance and foreign affairs committees vote 22 to 9 and 29 to 9 respectively as Herriot seeks a note for $19,261,438 counting toward a broader accord amid ongoing Franco American debt discussions.
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Paris
Herriot
Chamber of Deputies
U. S
United States
Mittee
Council of Ministers
France
Man Who Has Not Served Time Seeks Pardon
The state pardon board is asked to grant a pardon for Charles Stoma of Rapides parish who has been missing from jurisdiction since his conviction for larceny with a theft at the Louisiana Baptist College office. Convicted June 15, 1931, he obtained a reprieve then fled, remained a fugitive, and now seeks a pardon after having served a day of his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Rar
Annie
News-Star
Viola
Hugh Cherry
Hugh
David M. Doughty
New Orleans
State
Rapides Parish
Charles Stoma
Isiana Baptist College
Stoma
Cleveland Dear
Atttorney
Pardon Board
Main
Good Fellows Are Out To Do Fine Piece of Work
The Monroe Good Fellows announce generous support for a Christmas fund benefiting children. Cash and merchandise donations from J. C. Penney Co and others total 517.00 with merchandise valued at 350.00. Local bakeries, grocers, and stores pledge further in kind contributions to form Christmas baskets for the needy children.
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Monroe
Eucli
Generus
Good Fellows’ Committee
F. Strauss & Sons
Ritchie Grocery Co
la. Produce Co
Sur-Wa
Simonton Grain Co
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