Machine to Blame If Blood Shed Says Dear
A political figure warns violence is possible if voters lack representation. The piece notes a reduced chance of a pistol duel under a dueling oak as both candidates lean toward bullets over bullets.
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1935
Page
16
Gubernatorial Campaign Plays Out With Ballots Not Duels
In New Orleans and across Louisiana the campaign for Huey Long’s successor shifts to ballots. Leche and Dear reject duels and pledge to win by voting while Leche denounces graft charges and defends administration programs amid calls for fair vote counts.
Dear Blames State Machine for Possible Violence Outbreak
Congressman Cleveland Dear, Home Rule candidate for governor, told a crowd in Epps La that violence would be caused by the state machine. He warned against bloodshed and framed the fight as a battle for constitutional rights, following recent remarks in New Orleans and Newellton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epps
State
Cleveland Dear
Dear
New Orleans
Mr. Dear
Leche Assails Federal Election Probe In Eros Talk
Judge Richard Leche criticized a federal committee probing Louisiana elections during a high school speech in Eros. He offered to host a statewide tour, pledged to repeal a statute aiding a state teachers board, and backed outside capital under a square deal. He urged voters to support Porter Burgess and James A. Noe, while Earl Long targeted Philo Coco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eros
Richard Leche
Federal
Congress
Louisiana
Leche
Porter Burgess
James A. Noe
Monroe
Earl Long
Philo Coco
Maestri
Dear
Sandlin
United States
Allen
Suppressed Evidence For Hauptmann Claimed
The Daily News reports that suppressed evidence benefiting Bruno Hauptmann will be offered to the New Jersey court of pardons during his life appeal. Governor Harold Hoffman is said to plan calling witnesses not heard at the Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Daily News
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
New Jersey Court of Pardons
Hauptmann
Harold G. Hoffman
New Jersey
Milne To Be Asked To Describe Torture Story
Narcotic-sickened youth able to recount experiences to authorities. The case centers on Milne who is expected to relate details of alleged torture incidents linked to the involved parties and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milne
Old House Is Sought in Kidnapping Case
Caleb J Milne a television actor is being interviewed again by Department of Justice agents as authorities pursue leads across Wrightstown to locate four men who abducted and tortured him last Saturday in New York. Milne remains hospitalized in poor condition after narcotic exposure and shock. investigators expect further statements tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doylestown
Department of Justice
Caleb J. Milne
Wrightstown
Milne
New York
Caleb J. Milnes
Germantown
Philadelphia
Buying Better Than Last Year Surges in Christmas Trade
Dun and Bradstreet reports a week of expanding Christmas buying with retail volume rising 7 to 13 percent from the prior week and 10 to 20 percent above the same week last year. Most districts show the strongest selling for a comparative period since 1930, nearing 1929 totals in some areas. Weak supply and depleted stocks pushed rush orders for apparel, toys, radios, and furniture past wholesalers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dun and Bradstreet, Inc
Dear Meeting Slated At Crosley School
Public meeting at Crosley school West Monroe at 7 p m Saturday for Dear campaign on Home Rule ticket with brief talks by Dear and several candidates for governor US senate lieutenant governor secretary of state attorney general registrar of state land office state auditor superintendent of education state treasurer commissioner of agriculture and short term US senator attendance listed for multiple named candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Rule
Cleveland Dear
Crosley School
West Monroe
Mr. Dear
John N. Sandlin
United States Senate
Clement M. Moss
Francis Williams
Philo Coco
J. A. Carville
Registrar of State Land Office
W. J. Begnano
E. H. Fisher
Superintendent of Education
W. T. Mayo
George Lester
Commissioner of Agriculture
Frank J. Looney
Senator Schall Struck by Auto in Washington
Minnesota Senator Thomas D. Schall, 58, a blind New Deal critic, lies in critical condition at Casulty hospital after an auto collision near his home in Berwyn Heights Maryland. His secretary Orell Leen, 39, was injured but not critically, as six physicians report Schall remains unconscious with a fractured skull and crushed left leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas D. Schall
Minnesota
Congress
Orell Leen
Schall
Berwyn Heights
Congress Likely to Let NRA Die Out or Be Merged
Washington data show lawmakers expect NRA to vanish April 1 or be folded into a government agency as pre session hearings lag. Public sentiment favors ending the blue eagle body unless needed for hours and wages regulation, with Supreme Court powers seen as a key factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
NRA
Capitol Hill
House Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Roosevelt
Blue Eagle
Supreme Court
Harrison
Finance Committee
Doughton
Ways and Means
Few Hours Left to Donate to Good Fellows Fund
The Good Fellows fund drive in Monroe closes Saturday night with Sunday distribution planned. Donations totaling $634.98 from local clubs and individuals summarize the campaign as volunteers prepare food baskets and gifts. Captain George W. Whitaker of the Salvation Army will direct the distribution with welfare workers and civic groups aiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Fellows Fund
Missouri Pacific Women's Club
Ay Ai
Cersschiese
Grayson Guthrie Sr
Rodney J. Hebbs
Veterans of Foreign Wars
J. F. Wetzel
HO J. Glaxwer
Reed-Montgomery Agency
Cosmicioccts
Good Fellows
George W. Whitaker
Salvation Army
Whitaker
Monroe
Nine Die From Winter Blast Across Regions
Sub zero winds blamed for nine deaths as icy highways and crashes claim victims in Indianapolis area and western Pennsylvania. Cold snaps push record lows in Minnesota and the Great Lakes, with two deaths in Chicago and others in Maryland and New York vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwest
Crockston
Minn
Devil's Lake
N. C
Great Lakes
Ohio
Mississippi
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New York
New England
New York City
Washington, D. C
Louisville
Cold North Winds Bring Freeze Watch To Louisiana
The weather in Louisiana and Mississippi turned chilly with a forecast of freezing or near freezing tonight. New Orleans expects a low of 32 to 36 degrees while southern sugar and trucking regions may see 22 to 30 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Businesses Award Christmas Bonuses Across Industry
Chicago reports a surge in year end bonuses as profits rise. Companies distribute bonuses from one week’s pay to six months or a full year, with millions spent on holiday gifts. City National bank of Kansas City raises all salaries by 10 percent following a board vote. Thomas A Peabody's large bonus distribution cited among major gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press Today
Santa Claus
City National Bank of Kansas City
R. Crosby Kemper
Thomas A. Peabody
Children Invited to Benefit Picture at Paramount Theater
Children of the Twin Cities are invited to a Saturday morning benefit at the Paramount Theater starting 9 o clock. Canned goods and foods are admission, with all food donated to needy families. The program features Dude Ranch with George O’Brien, a Charlie Chase comedy Ghost No 1, and a news reel. Previous event collected two truckloads of toys for the Council of Social Agencies. manager Harry Rice routinely hosts at least two such entertainments each Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Paramount Theater
George O'Brien
Charlie Chase
Council of Social Agencies
Harry Rice
$3 Automobile Sells At Profit After Two Years
Sumter South Carolina reports John Nelson Cain sold a 1920 vintage car after two years of tax pains high license fees and self made repairs. He bought it for 3 dollars paid 9 for the first license tag and 9 for the second drove 71 miles and achieved 20 to 22 miles per gallon using donated used oil. He sold the car for 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
S. C
John Nelson Cain
Borah Seeks Liberal Republican Platform in 1936 Bid
Idaho Senator Borah declared his 1936 objective a liberal Republican platform and said he would cooperate with progressive groups seeking to line up convention delegates for his candidacy. He aims to convene liberal delegates to write a liberal program and name a liberal candidate. He will cooperate with pledges to him or to other liberals as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Borah
Idaho
Hat Considered Virtually in Ring
Senator Borah of Idaho moved toward an outright campaign stance as discussions intensified in Washington. Reporters noted Borah’s near declaration on December 20 as political circles weighed his potential bid and the implications for the Republican field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Borah
Idaho
Bar Association to Poll on Judicial Candidates in Louisiana
The Louisiana State Bar Association announced a plebiscite among attorneys to gauge qualifications of candidates for the state supreme court and first district court of appeal. Candidates include Amos Lee Ponder Jr Columbus Reid W Carruth Jones for supreme court and J Hugo Dore Wille Platte Frank Powell for the appellate court. The bar association is separate from the State Bar created by statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Supreme
Circuit
Louisiana State Bar Association
Cuthbert S. Baldwin
Baldwin
Supreme Court
Fifth District
Court of Appeal
First District
First Circuit
Amos Lee Ponder, Jr
Amite
Columbus Reid
Hammond
W. Carruth Jones
J. Hugo Dore
Wille Platte
Frank E. Powell
de Ridder
State Bar of Louisiana
Infantile Paralysis Found In Athens High School
A case of infantile paralysis at Athens High School led Claiborne parish health authorities to close the Athens institution and nearby Hurricane and Cross Roads grammar schools. All Christmas events and church services in the three communities were canceled for two weeks. Roberta Dillon, a ninth grade student at Athens, was reported seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Athens High School
Claiborne Parish
Hurricane
Cross Roads
Roberta Dillon
Athens
H. R. Marlatt
The
Claiborne Health Unit
Baldwin Drives League War Readiness Across Nations
The British government seeks Mediterranean allies to deter a potential Italian attack and discuss a League of Nations military force. Talks with Spain Greece Turkey France and Yugoslavia aim to secure assurances for shared defense while oil embargo plans are shelved pending clarity. Prime Minister Baldwin N10 Downing Street meets King George as Parliament debates preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Baldwin
Great Britain
League of Nations’ Council
League
Associated Press
London
League of Nations
House of Commons
Mediterranean
Spain
Greece
Turkey
France
Yugoslavia
Italy
Neville Chamberlain
Stanley Baldwin
King George
Buckingham Palace
No. 10 Downing Street
Commons
Ramsay MacDonald
Maurice Hankey
Imperial Defense
Lancelot Sanderson
The
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Huey P. Long
Long
Congressman Dear
Shreveport
H. O. Cloud
Rayville
QC. K. Allen
Dame Rumor
Georgia
Virginia
South Carolina
Rhodes
William M. Connor, Jr
Spartanburg
United States Military Academy
George P. Cuttino
Newnan
University of Iowa
James H. Sledd
Decatur
Emory University
Murat Willis Williams
Richmond
University of Virginia
Senator Schall
Solon
Thomas
Annapolis
Padget Ann
W. H. Johnson
Dell
Faulk Bros
Lieber & Co
Ae Cade
Mercury
Borah Willing
BAR Association
Tronelad
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