19 Dec 1927
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
1
Officials outline a flood defense project to protect Monroe and surroundings. The plan, funded at seven million dollars, envisions raised levees and a flood basin to divert high waters. Concerns rise over limited funds, with three months needed for full recovery and possible delays.
Police believed a house overlooking the spot where 12 year old Marian Parker was delivered to her father held the killer’s lair. Blood stains and boot imprints suggested recent murder activity. A woman Lillian Padley and two men were arrested at 450 South Manhattan Place, but officials said they had no known connection to the crime.
Criswell, 65, plasterer of Little Rock, died after a gas explosion in his room at 214 North Sixth Street. Fire officials say a locked door trapped him on the second floor as flames spread, he was carried downstairs to a hospital where he died. The blaze confined to one room caused about 150 dollars in damage.
Atlantic coast Navy forces fight to save six of forty entombed aboard submarine S-4 near Provincetown Massachusetts as divers, using Morse signals, report progress. Hope fades for others while rescue crews labor amid the wreckage and roiling seas.
The Twin Cities will send a delegation to Alexandria for a flood meeting tomorrow. City and parish officials and citizens from across the state will protest flood protection plans announced by the U S Army Engineers. Monroe plans to send officials, flood committees, and chamber groups, with travel by train, bus, or car tonight or tomorrow morning.
Urgent appeal urging donations to the Good Fellows fund to aid truly needy families in Monroe and West Monroe before Christmas. By today only 550.75 dollars had been raised. volunteers stress the need for warm clothing and food as five days remain.
Miss Vanceil Viking completes two months on a coast to coast horseback trek covering 1830 miles toward a New York to Los Angeles record. The journey is backed by a $25,000 wager and a $1,000 weekly Universal film contract. Monroe welcomed the rider as Officer Platt led her through crowds toward West Monroe.
In Dacula Georgia on a rented farm Jim Denniffield 55 and his son John were found brutally hacked to death by neighbors who discovered the bodies guarded by two hound dogs. Officers suspect robbery motive after finding ripped flooring and noting Denniffield carried large sums between 300 and 500 dollars, believed kept at home. Police think the crime occurred Saturday night.
Mr and Mrs W B Mask sue the city of Monroe for 50080 over a March collision at DeSiard and Jackson streets. The petition states Mrs Mask was waved through by a traffic officer and forced toward the street car tracks, a street car rear ended her, damaging the car and injuring Mrs Mask. The couple seek 1000 for the vehicle and 5000 for Mrs Mask’s serious injuries.
The United States chamber of commerce directors say increased farmer power is likely to boost general business in the coming year. They foresee positive effects across industry and commerce under stronger farm influence on economic policy.
Shoppers are urged to finish gift buying as seasonal sales stretch into the weekend. Retailers report crowded aisles, special discounts, and renewed emphasis on quick purchases before holidays.
A proposed bond issue for flood protection in Ouachita parish including Monroe faces a public vote tomorrow. Voters will decide financing for a nine mile outer levee from the Ouachita River to Desiard Street, with a district to govern drainage and protection measures.
Associated Press reports in Canton say 600 Chinese suspected of communism were executed in one group as anti red authorities intensify suppression of Soviet activities. The Soviet vice consul was executed and a mass migration toward Hong Kong begins with 200000 leaving Canton.
The New York World reports constitutional challenges to Herbert Hoover's eligibility for the presidency. It notes the requirement of 14 years U S residence and 35 years of age, with claims Hoover's legal residence may have been abroad until 1917 while he directed food relief. The piece says critics argue the 14 years must be continuous up to taking office.
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh, mother of Charles Lindbergh, departs Detroit for Mexico City aboard a Ford all metal monoplane. Ford officials including Harry Russell assist as the party plans a stop in Louis before continuing to Mexico City.
Light snow yesterday afternoon left roofs coated but melted by morning. Weather notes say temperatures around freezing with gradual thaw across the city of Alexandria as streets show damp patches and roofs glisten.
Community gospel column recounts tensions within a church group as members on the back benches clash with drivers in front pews sparking a debate over seating and conduct within the congregation.
The U S appellate court affirms the federal district court in western Louisiana confirming the murder conviction of brothers Dunn for the deputy sheriff killing in Calcasieu parish on March 6 1925. The ruling ends federal appeal and leaves Dunns execution sentence unchanged while noting no further federal relief is possible.
The West Morroa Drainage committee held its first official organization meeting at West Monroe City Hall. Officers elected include President B O Smith and vice secretary E, with committee members listed as Bob, Bobs, Paulk, R M Brown, and J T Chappel. Plans were proposed to reconvene December to discuss future work, with a session next week at 2 p.m. at City Hall.
The Sartor A-1 well in Richland parish completed by Natural Gas & Fuel Corp posted an open flow of 66 207 100 cubic feet daily the state's largest ever. Located about a mile and a half northwest of Alto this well used unusually large casing for the gas sand and was gauged noon Sunday by John C. Ransom with minor adjustments afterward.
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