Silken Stocking Used by Woman to Hang Herself
New York reported the death of Mrs. Reeves Brace a rear admiral’s step daughter found hanged in a hotel room with a silk stocking. A sealed note and a photograph bearing a salutation to Inspector Albert Moore were found near the body. Admiral Parsons arrived to identify the remains and investigate the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert Moore
New York State Police
Woodstock
Reeves
Air Corps
Brace
A. L. Parsons
Bureau of Yards and Docks of
Navy
Washington
Parsons
Admiral Parsons
Bishops Report Methodist Episcopal South In Fine Spirit
Shreveport La December 17 The Methodist Episcopal church south reports from the college of bishops in session that membership is up and finances are gratifying under current conditions. Bishop John M Moore Texas says the bishops note a splendid increase in membership and a fine spirit across churches. Moore secretary of the college was named to deliver the episcopate address at the 1934 quadrennial conference and the bishops expect to issue their pastoral letter after final reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
College of Bishops
John M. Moore
Texas
Bish
Fac Moore
Georgia
Florida
Onions and garlic touted as flu defense by local columnist
In town chatter, Tom Slavant argues onions and garlic ward off flu and lung disease, noting Latin races’ lower TB rates. Judge Harper pursues canine cases, while Christmas letters reach Monroe cat and hunters log brisk cold trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Slavant
W. M. Harper
Roosevelt Leads Busy Daily Routine Before Presidency
Franklin D. Roosevelt displays a demanding schedule of 12 to 16 hours daily as he prepares to take office in March. He works largely without breaks or distractions, balancing duties as New York governor and planning for the transition to the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Mercury Dips To Season Low In Cold Wave
Freezing weather dominated as the temperature slid to 17 this morning then rose to 26 by noon. Snow and sleet fell overnight and froze hard, with ice a mile out from Black Bayou banks. Hunters found few unfrozen waters keeping ducks southward. only slight relief is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Key
Black Bayou
Secretary Shot by Jealous Wife in Florida Crime
Mrs. Cora Lee Frazier, wife of Florida Georgia narcotics district director, shot and killed his secretary Miss Manona Murrell on the Jacksonville post office lawn. The 41 year old mother of five told officers the secretary tried to break up her marriage and said she would have killed more if she had another gun. She was held on murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
C. R. Frazier
Florida
Georgia
Manona Murrell
Gasque
Return of Burns rests with New Jersey Governor
Georgia seeks Burns extradition for return to the chain gang. Governor Moore to decide after hearing on Wednesday. Telegrams and pleas for leniency continue as officials coordinate with Georgia authorities in Trenton Newark and Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Trenton
N. J
U.P
Georgia
Robert Elliott Burns
A. Harry Moore
Newark
4 H Club School Set for Monroe in 1933
4 H club leaders from this section are invited to a recreational school to be held in Monroe February 14 to 17 1933. The event follows similar schools planned for Lafayette Natchez Baton Rouge with W C Abbott noting past successes during fair months and urging attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
E. R. Strahan
Jewel L. McQuiller
Lafayette
Natchitoches
Baton Rouge
W. C. Abbott
Medical men to hold banquet at Hotel Frances
The Fifth District Medical Society will host a banquet at Hotel Frances at 6:30 p.m. attendance is about 100 due to weather and transport issues. Dr Joseph C Bloodgood of Johns Hopkins was to be guest of honor but cannot attend. The program includes Dr C H Hill on Anal Neurology and Dr J Hume on Prostatic Resection among others.
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Fifth District Medical Society
Joseph C. Bloodgood
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
F. P. Rizzo
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
C. H. Hill
Monroe
Joseph Hume
Tulane University
John H. Musser
Department of Medicine
Tulane
Railway Labor Presents Partial Reply to Query
Railway labor sent a partial answer to the five point questionnaire from the presidents committee. The brotherhoods asserted they have full and complete power to negotiate a conclusion on the railroads October 14 proposal for a conference to discuss extending the current temporary arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brotherhoods
Trousers Looted From Sleepy Home In West Monroe
J Y Hamilton of 310 Linderman Avenue West Monroe reported a burglar entered his unlocked front door last night and looted his trousers. Stolen items included a Burlington 19 jewel watch a chattel mortgage note for 350 a fountain pen and about 25 cents. About 9 dollars was left under a dresser. Hamilton works as an auto mechanic for Milner Fuller Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Y. Hamilton
Linderman Avenue
West Monroe
Hamilton
Monroe
Burlington
Milner-Fuller Motor Company
Cold Snap Boosts Holiday Buying Across Nation
A prolonged cold snap boosts gift shopping and sales of fuel and heavy clothing across the United States. Stores report growing crowds and extra help, though overall purchases lag last year as bargain pressure trims profits. In the New York metropolitan area volume runs about 25 percent below last year’s level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Second Series of Slash in Oil Prices Announced
The Shell Petroleum corporation announced a second series of price reductions for Texas and Lea county New Mexico oil to align its schedule with other purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Lea County
New Mexico
Shell Petroleum Corporation
France Looks For U S Promise On Debt Revision Move
Paris reports indicate France awaits a clear U S pledge that debt payments will be revised to sway the chamber from delaying December interest. Premier designate Boncour struggles to form a ministry while Herriot offers limited cooperation.
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Paris
Joseph Paul Boncour
France
Washington
Herriot
Joseph Paul Boncourt
Chamber
United States
Ambassa
Legion Officers Hold Confab At Baton Rouge
Louisiana Legion officials and auxiliary members gather for a two day conference in Baton Rouge led by National Region Commander Louis A. Johnson from Clarksburg West Virginia. State Commander George Bowden presides as Mayors Wade F. Bynum and Gordon Ronaldson welcome attendees.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana Department
American Legion
Louis A. Johnson
Clarksburg
W. Va
Johnson
Alexandria
George Bowden
Community Club
Americanism and Service Committee
Bowden
Wade F. Bynum
Gordon Ronaldson
Nicholson Post
A. J. Lichterman
Legion Auxiliary
Aaron Silber
Shreveport
Legion
L. J. Fox
Minor D. Miller
Sam H. Jones
Lake Charles
Texas Railroad Commission Orders East Texas Wells Shut
The Texas railroad commission ordered all wells in the east Texas oil pool to cease production at noon and stay closed until 7 a.m. on January 1 to obtain bottom hole pressures and data to prevent waste. The move coincides with a downward readjustment of crude prices offered by buyers.
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Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
East Texas
Texas
Bar Pays Tribute to Judge Sandel at Morning Session
The fourth district bar association paid high tribute to the late Judge Percy Sandel during a district court session led by Judge J. T. Shell. The service was delayed by car trouble for Mrs. Sandel and Percy Sandel Jr. and concluded with the presentation of Sandel’s robe to Mrs. Sandel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Sandel
Fourth District Bar Association
J. T. Shell
W. B. Clark
Sandel
M. C. Redmond
John M. Munholland
Judge Sandel
Man Fatally Burned After Hodge Paper Plant Blast
J. O. Vale an employee of the Southern Advance Bag and Paper company in Hodge died at 3 30 this morning in a Monroe hospital from burns suffered when a digester exploded at the plant last night An alkaline liquor covered Vale and four fifths of his skin was burned doctors said recovery was impossible He leaves a wife and several children Funeral services will be held at Simsboro tomorrow.
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Temple Sublett
Black Bayou
John S. Fox
Kansas City
Hamburg
Ark
Monroe
Missouri
Regional
Clearing House Association
Tallulah
Central Bank
Travis Oliver
New Orleans
Joe Washburn
John Breard
Ouachita Bank
Fred Millsaps
Ben Downing
Fine Fettle
Madison Parish
J. O. Vale
Southern Advance Bag and Paper Company
Hodge
Vale
Simsboro
Mississippi flood rescue mobilizes guardsmen and doctors
In Jackson Mississippi between 400 and 500 families are marooned as Pearl River floods rise. Governor Connor orders Mississippi National Guard to assist with rescue along with police and volunteers. A physician corps treats exposure and influenza amid freezing winds. Red Cross aid is rapid as crews evacuate white and Black refugees to shelters.
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Jackson, Miss
Mike S. Connor
Mississippi National
Jackson Police
Adeutant
Thomas Grayson
Mississippi State
Southern Solons Meet to Discuss Cotton Question
Congressional delegations from southern states gather in Washington for a first in a series of meetings to craft legislation aiding cotton farmers. About 50 senators and representatives discuss plans including government purchase of carryover cotton and farmer production reductions, with no formal action taken.
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Washington
Dec
Smith
South Corolina
Democrat
Oklahoma
Alabama
The Good Fellows Theater Party At Paramount Tonight
Tonight the Good Fellows theater party at the Paramount will raise funds for Christmas cheer. Proceeds go to aid hundreds of deprived children as Monroe residents flood the venue despite bitter winter weather. The performance begins at 11:10 p.m. following the regular Paramount program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Monroe
Harry Rice
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