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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1935

Page

12

Accused nurse to undergo mind tests in murder case

Marie Sevigny 26, a practical nurse, is held without bail on murder charges after confessing to giving a house hold ammonia potion to Mrs. L Valmore Normandin 47. A psychiatric exam by Dr. John Donley will examine family history and records of relatives at Concord state hospital. bodies of other patients will not be examined unless lab reports show poisons.

Woonsocket R. I Marie Sevigny Miss Sevigny John Donley Donley Attorney General's Office Miss Se L. Valmore Normandin John Crowley Mrs. Normandin Crowley Arthur Gelinas Frank Lanctot Normandin

Liquid laxatives praised for home use in constipation remedy

A promotional text extols liquid laxatives for constipation in children and adults. It highlights Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a widely available, non habit forming remedy containing senna and cascara. The copy claims precise dosing, hospital and doctor usage, and a simple path to regularity.

Dr. Caldwell

Miss Walls Named Probable Representative From Tech

Alloyse Walls daughter of Mr and Mrs T Y Walls a student at Louisiana Tech in Ruston was chosen with four others as a probable representative from the college at the 12th quadrennial convention of the student volunteer movement in Indianapolis from December 28 to January 1.

Epps Alloyse Walls T. Y. Wall la. Tech Ruston Indianapolis

Archeologists Debate Sahara’s Ancient Population Status

Some archaeologists argue the Sahara desert was once a populated region or country, citing evidence from ancient settlements and climate shifts that transformed the vast area.

Sahara Desert

Milne denies ransom in missing grandson case

Caleb J. Milne Jr says no ransom demand has been made and believes his grandson Caleb Milne IV may be held against his will. He notes only a note from Poughkeepsie mentioning cash but no figures or delivery details. Milne questions federal authorities and stays at his Germantown estate after the disappearance from a New York apartment.

Philadelphia Caleb J. Milne, Jr Poughkeepsie N. Y New York City Milne New York Scottland Germantown

Officials Trick Smuggler Gang Near Marsh Island

New Orleans customs officials describe a coast guard operation that captured smugglers and a cargo of 52000 dollars in liquor aboard the British motor vessel G S G near Marsh Island in the Gulf of Mexico. Eight Honduran nationals were arrested as the 62 by 14 foot smuggling boat valued at 15000 dollars was seized and the prisoners were brought to New Orleans.

New Orleans Marsh Island Gulf of Mexico Edward A. Gleason Coast Guard Coast Gleason Belize British Honduras Honduras

Meningitis Quarantine Maintained In Oklahoma

Oklahoma health officials kept strict measures to curb a meningitis outbreak that has killed five people in three counties. Quarantines remained in force in Kiowa and Cleveland counties with an additional death in each, as Yukon reported a second death prompting a modified quarantine in Canadian county. Schools, theaters, churches and public gatherings were halted and National Guardsmen enforced the Kiowa County quarantine.

Hobart Okla Oklahoma Kiowa County Cleveland County Oklahoma City Canadian County A. L. Johnson Yukon

Louisiana income tax total reaches state treasury

Louisiana's income tax collected 1 983 004 87 dollars in the first year of operation. The levy applies 2 to 6 percent on individuals over 1 000 dollars and 4 percent on corporations. Proceeds go to the property tax relief fund. The collector may deduct 100 000 dollars for collection expenses.

Baton Rouge Louisiana

Doctor pleads innocent in narcotics case at Lake Charles

Dr. Leroy Lambert a Hackberry physician pleaded innocent in federal court to an indictment charging illegal dispensing of narcotics and failure to keep records in violation of the Harrison narcotic law.

Lake Charles Leroy Lambert Hackberry

Japan to Reject Britain's Naval Plan at Conference

London dispatch reports the Japanese delegation will reject Britain's plan for a six year naval building disclosure and equality discussion. Other delegations may air views tomorrow or Friday. A January 5 recess is likely after private talks among American and Italian delegates.

London Great Britain Rome Mussolini

Positive Relief For Itchy Skin Ointment Ad

Soothing Blue Star Ointment melts on the skin sending tested medicines into pores to kill itch tetter rash eczema foot itch ringworm. Money back on first jar if relief fails.

Thelma Todd Death Inquest Opens In Los Angeles

Coroner opens inquest into Thelma Todd death as grand jury foreman George Rochester calls for a stomach analysis to check for poison. Autopsy cites carbon monoxide poisoning from car exhaust while police weigh homicide or accidental death theories.

Los Angeles George Rochester Thelma Todd Rochester Frank Nance Miss Todd Nance Harvey Priester Ernest O. Peters Hollywood Roland West

Agua Prieta Under Virtual Martial Law in Sonora

Agua Prieta is placed under virtual martial law as a semi military government takes control of Sonora. Gov Jesus Gutierrez removes police chiefs, succeeding Gen Ramon Ramos, and other major cities follow under partial military control. The move aims to quell unrest and avert a copper mine strike at Cananea.

Nogales Sonora Agua Prieta Jesus Gutierrez Ramon Ramos Cananea

Sister recalls Dr Hockman story of dogs saving lives

Mrs Paul Friederichsen, sister of Dr Robert W Hockman a medical missionary killed in Ethiopia, recalls his claim that dogs warned of incoming Italian bombing raids. He wrote that dogs hear planes first and lead villagers to safety, enabling bombs to strike empty houses.

Grand Rapids, Mich Robert W. Hockman Urday Ethiopia Hockman Paul Fried Erichsen

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