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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1935

Page

2

Senator Pope Links Italy Ethiopia War to Nutcracker Analogy

United States Senator James Pope, returning from Europe, described Italy as the nut in a nutcracker facing France and Germany. He warned that fear and unrest threaten peace, urged peace pact use, and noted US interest in the Kellogg Briand agreement. He spoke at a dinner in Jackson parish and planned senate recommendations.

Geneva Council of the League of Nations Italy Ethiopia Pope Panama Canal Colombia Venezuela Cleveland Senate Congress International Nutcrackers Europe United States James Pope Idaho Council of the League of Nations Jackson Parish J. E. Walsworth France Germany America New York Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Hull Representatives of 51 Nations

Don’t Get Up Nights 25c Test Bukets Bladder Tonic

An advertisement for a bladder laxative remedy urging readers to use Juniper oil and Buchu leaves in Bukets tablets to flush acids and waste. Claims relief from nightly urination, irritation, and backache within four days and promises renewed sleep and energy. Economy Drug Co. Sandman’s Pharmacy credits.

Economy Drug Co Sandman’s Pharmacy

Bonus plan up to president discussed in Congress

Murphy refused to discuss the president's stance but said a cash bonus bill may become law and that unity between the legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars is expected at the upcoming congressional session. He noted past years of conflicting positions between the groups.

Legislative Committee of Murphy Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Congress

Three Held in Cuba Kidnapping Shot to Death

Cuban police report three kidnapped victims were found dead after a car plunged into a ditch. The victims named were Aurelio Martinez Cuervo Elio Estevez Ortega and Rafael Ponce Gonzalez. Castano, beaten by his abductors described as revolutionaries, hid at his Havana home until rescued with his chauffeur. Several suspects remain under questioning as Cuba enforces a new gangsterism law risking the death penalty for kidnapping.

Aurelio Martinez Cuervo Elio Estevez Ortega Rafael Ponce Gonzalez Castano Havana San Antonio de Las Vegas

Laval Aims to Push War End Plan at Geneva Talks

In a tumultuous session Laval won support to push interpellations on the Italo-Ethiopian conflict to December 27. Supporters cheered while leftist enemies booed, and Laval prepared to fly to Geneva to debate Franco-British proposals he called a last effort at peaceful settlement.

Laval Geneva

Public Forum Supper a Success at Cypress Grade School

The Cypress grade school ward nine teaching staff thank all who aided the cake walk and pie supper on Friday night December 13. The event was orderly and enjoyable and the funds will be used as advertised. Principal H Clyde Cook signs the note.

Cypress Grade School Ward Nine

Brazil destroys 35 million coffee bags since 1931

Brazil reports it destroyed 35,121,000 bags of coffee to keep surplus low since 1931. The action appears in a government record detailing stock management and anti surplus measures.

Brazil

Hoover Urges Decentralized Relief Plan at St Louis

At the John Marshall Republican club Hoover warned relief must be reformed immediately. He called to confine public works to national needs, decentralize and return other relief to states and communities, and cut state allotments by over half, criticizing Roosevelt era bureaucracy and large relief funds as political tools.

John Marshall Republican Club St. Louis Hoover Roosevelt

Ship Cafe at Paramount and O Shaughnessy’s Boy at Capitol

Eddie Davis debuts in Paramount’s Ship Cafe with Carl Brisson and Arline Judge as the ship stoker turned nightclub singer and gigolo. Cast includes William Frawley and Mady Christians with music by Gensler Thompson Noble. Robert Florey directs. O Shaughnessy’s Boy stars Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper at the Capitol with an on location circus set and a full Big Top sequence.

Eddie Davis Paramount Carl Brisson Arline Judge William Frawley Inez Courtney Manhattan Leon Eddie Paramount Theater Davis Harlan Thompson Lew Gensler Mady Christians Ray Noble Robert Florey Capitol Hollywood Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer O’shaughnessy Wallace Beery Jackie Cooper Capitol Theater Universal H. M. S. Bounty Calliope Richard Boleslawski Tower of Babel Leona Markle Henry Stephenson Spanky McFarland Willard Robertson Sarah Haden Clarence Muse

Ex-Convict Gene Gallicio Shot Dead in New Orleans Restaurant

In downtown New Orleans about dawn ex convict Gene Gallicio is killed as two shots strike him while he sits to drink milk. Police detain Clarence Williams of St Louis on suspicion in the shooting. Williams claimed Gallicio robbed him twice and said it was him or me. He cited seven thousand five hundred dollars taken in two holdups including a past incident at the St Claude Inn.

New Orleans Eugene “Gene” Gallicio Pilice Clarence Williams St. Louis Gallicio Williams St. Claude Inn St. Bernard

Local Births Reported in Marion and Start

A son was born December 9 to Mr. and Mrs. Audrey A. Cobb of Marion. A daughter was born December 13 to Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hawthorne of Start, named Auganell Hawthorne.

Marion Audrey A. Cobb Start, la W. D. Hawthorne Auganell Hawthorne

Obituary notices from Choudrant and Downsville area

Last rites for J. T. Hammons known as Uncle Dee were held at Downsville Baptist church with Masonic lodge pallbearers. Surviving Hammons family members listed from Downsville and Choudrant with interment in Downs ville. Funeral for Mrs. John Parnell of Monroe held at New Hope Baptist church. interment in New Hope cemetery. Edward Russell Ansley two weeks old died. funeral at Mulhearn chapel with interment in old city cemetery. parents and grandparents named.

Downsville Harvey Hammons V. Hammons Eva Farmer J. Hammons Minnie Hammons Choudrant Farris Hammons Monroe WY. Hammons Ructon Sanford Hammons Kilgore Texas John Parnell Choudrant John Parnell New Hope Baptist Church F. D. Bocahn Margaret Franklin New Hope Cemetery Edward Russell Ansley Mulhearn W. C. Scott First Methodist Church Old City Fletcher Ashcraft Albert Erwin E. C. Ansley J. L. Kinman Clarks

Mangham Farmer John Fitzgerald Dies in Hospital

John Comer Fizgerald a 37 year old Mangham farmer died shortly after midnight Tuesday after weeks in a local hospital. A World War veteran and member of the American Legion, he will be buried with military honors at Pineville National Cemetery at 2 pm Wednesday. The funeral procession will leave Davis-Lawhead in Monroe at 11 am for Pineville. He is survived by his widow, a brother W A Fitzgerald of Mangham, and two sisters Mrs Arthur Graves of Girard and Mrs T E Tilgere of Mangham.

John Comer Fizgerald Mangham Fitzgerald National Cemetery Pineville Davis-Lawhead Funeral Monroe W. A. Fitzgerald Arthur Graves Girard T. E. Tilgere

Obituary: Caley R. Joyner 35 Rayville Man Dies Pneumonia

Caley R. Joyner aged 35 formerly of Monroe died at his home near Rayville after a short pneumonia illness. Funeral held at Alto Baptist Church died Sunday. Survivors include widow three daughters Mrs Rainbolt Mrs Johnson and Mrs Clark, his father Mr H R Joyner and stepmother, and four brothers Herbert Roy Henry Joyner of Rayville and Wallace Joyner of Monroe.

Caley R. Joyner Monroe Ouachita Baking Company Rayville Alto Baptist Church Weaver Alto Watson Rainbolt Alonzo Johnson Oak Ridge Dewey Clark Natchez H. R. Joyner Herbert Roy Henry Joyner Wallace Joyner

Milne search eyed ransom call as relatives leave mansion

Wealthy grandfather and a man described as an uncle of the missing actor left the Milne mansion in the Germanown area and drove toward mid city. They were gone about an hour amid rumors of a $50,000 ransom and gatekeepers kept the house clear.

Mid-City

Overcoat thefts cleared up by police force

Police announce the arrest of a 16 year old suspect, Henry Booker, for stealing multiple overcoats from city cars. Six coats recovered, two returned to owners, others awaiting return. Notable items include a Thanksgiving theft coat from 405 DeSiard Street and sales to Koot Pollard, Reymond Sherman, and Robert Ishop for small sums.

D. J. Bedscle L. G. Parker Henry Booker DeSiard Street Eighth and DeSiard Streets Koot Pollard Reymond Sherman Robert Ishop F. T. Smith J. T. Roy, Sr West Monroe

Political candidates announced for Louisiana district and parish

Riley J. Wilson of Ruston seeks reelection to Congress from the Fifth District in the Democratic Primary on January 21, 1936. Pat S. Hamilton runs for Clerk of Court of Ouachita Parish in the Democratic Primary on January 21, 1936.

Riley J. Wilson Ruston Pat S. Hamilton Ouachita Parish

Thelma Todds Death Baffles Investigators On Coast

Thelma Todd death baffled investigators as West a film director and her partner described a late night routine at the Sidewalk Cafe. Police weighed a possible gas fume cause after a car ignition and a near empty tank were found. Mrs Ford claimed a Sunday call while autopsy at dawn supported the death timing.

West Thelma Todd Coast Highway Bruce Clark Thelma Miss Todd Jewel Carmen Clark Bert Wallis Sid Grauman

Patsy Kelly Reacts To Thelma Todd Death In Hollywood

Patsy Kelly, longtime screen partner of Thelma Todd, collapsed upon hearing of Todd's death in Hollywood. She initially thought it a joke, saying Thelma was full of life, then realized the tragedy as the two had just completed a new comedy titled An All American Tooth Ache.

Hollywood Calif Patsy Kelly Thelma Todd Thelma

Republicans Seek Anti New Deal Support Through Political Action

A resolution urges anti New Deal Republicans to seek aid from Jeffersonian Democrats and promise cooperation after victory. The Washington Post interpreted this as an implicit pledge to secure Democratic help in defeating the New Deal beyond the election.

Washington Post

Young LeVasseur Recovers After Clinic Threat Operation

Ernestine LeVasseur six year old daughter of Police Officer and Mrs E N LeVasseur is convalescing at home after a threat operation performed last Wednesday at Vaughan Wright Bendel clinic.

Ernestine LeVasseur E. N. LeVasseur Vaughan- Wright-Bendel Clinic

Man Shoots WPA Workers Lays Down Gun at Scene

Layman killed five WPA workers and wounded others in a mass shooting that prompted a citywide flee for cover. Radio Patrolmen captured him two blocks away as crowds gathered. he claimed a mania drove his actions and said he acted after persecution over relief. He bought the rifle yesterday.

Layman Will Lewis WPA L. L. Curtis

Jesse Livermore Jr Develops Pneumonia After Rifle Injury

In Santa Barbara California Jesse Livermore Jr son of the Wall Street operator lies under an oxygen tent with pneumonia following a splinter rifle bullet wound to a lung. Doctors call the condition extremely serious. His mother Dorothea Wendt Longcope is charged with assault with intent to commit murder.

Santa Barbara Calif Jess Livermore, Jr Wall Street Neville User Irving Wills Dorothea Wendt Longcope

England and Wales Require Licenses for Bulls Over Ten Years

New rule mandates licensing for all bovines aged more than ten years in England and Wales. Agriculture officials cite animal welfare and traceability aims as core reasons for the policy.

England Wales

Aspironal Quick Relief for a Cold

An advertisement touts Aspironal as fast relief for cold symptoms. It claims rapid warmth, easing of runny nose and eyes, and gentle bowel movement to aid recovery. Includes money back offer and family-size bottle for fifty cents at your druggist.

Aspironal

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Senator Pope Russia Japan St. Francis Sanitarium Cuba H. Clyde Cook NEW South Drug Store Monroe, la J. T. Hammons John Comer Fitzgerald Trates Milne Search Ithaca N. Y Partner Jesse Livermore, Jr Dream OF KY Collens Pharmacy DeSiard Cotton Belt Kentucky Schenley Cream of Schenley Distributors, Inc Geo. T. Stage Co., Inc Frankfort, Ky Schanley Products Go St. Charles Hotel Crean Coritis Schenley York F. Strauss & Son, Inc
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