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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1928

Page

3

Season's Fire Hazards Cited By F J Roddy

Monroe fire chief Frank J Roddy warns of Christmas risks from small acts and habits citing past blazes. He lists dangers from candles sparklers and trunks of holiday decor and urges electric lights safer decorations and speedy removal of trees after Christmas. He notes several large fires and ends with fire department phone numbers for serious alerts.

Frank J. Roddy Monroe Atlanta Baltimore Berkeley Cel Nashville Jenn Clango Hss Moving Picture Minden

London Coal Use Relates Dramatically To 1927 Output

In 1927 London consumed coal at the rate of 50 000 tons a day with the annual total about 1 000 000 tons higher than in 1926.

London

Iris Wilson involved in liquor parlor incident

Iris Wilson, 18, reported she was obtaining liquor in a Kansas City Missouri soft drink parlor. Her mother Maude Wilson afterward demolished the place with an ax in a Carrie Nation style act.

Iris Wilson Kansas City Maude Wilson Carrie Nation

Federal prisoner J C Wade moved to Atlanta pen

J C Wade alias Louis D Reams, a federal inmate under a three year sentence for concealing assets in bankruptcy cases, mailing obscene material, and violating the white slave act, was deported yesterday to the Atlanta federal penitentiary in the custody of U S marshal R A Gehringer. He had been held in the parish jail since returning from California where arrested. Wade had pleaded guilty in federal court weeks earlier and was sentenced by Judge Ben Dawkins. Wade formerly operated stores in Monroe Jonesboro and Winnsboro.

J. C. Wade Louis D. Reams Atlanta R. A. Gehringer U. S California Ben Dawkins Wade Monroe Jonesboro Winnsboro

Mississippi Wins Suit to Recover Gasoline Tax

The Mississippi Supreme Court reversed a lower ruling and ordered the state to recover 25254.98 dollars in gasol ine excise taxes from Superior Oil of Biloxi. The court held the gasoline remained a state transaction despite interstate movement claims, noting it was sold to shrimp packers and fishermen and delivered to wharves before distribution.

Jackson, Miss Mississippi Superior Oil Company Biloxi State Supreme Court W. A. Griffith Harrison County Rush H. Knox Supreme Court Anderson Ethridge Grant's Pass Louisiana Roster Oil Company Gulfport

Mid-West Puck Loop Fields Canadian Coaches

Duluth reports the American Hockey Association season features five of six coaches from Canada. Kansas City secretary Bill Grant coaches there, with Tulsa joining as a new Canadian team. St Louis and Minneapolis each list one American-born player on their rosters.

Duluth Minn Stav Est Str American Hockey Association Canada Bill Grant Kansas City Tulsa St. Louis Minneapolis

Oklahoma Capitol Battle With Hamburger Stands Ends Imminent

Reinforcements arrive as Oklahoma City plans to seek state approval in January to buy land four blocks from the capitol to clear hamburger stands. The growth of signs like buy them by the sack has long harassed the capitol, once set amid farm fields now bordered by homes and eateries.

International News Service Oklahoma City Okla State of Oklahoma Oklahoma City Planning Commission Capitol State Capitol

Christmas Tree Celebration Features Santa Claus Distribution

Santa Claus made a grand appearance at a Christmas tree event last night. One hundred employees participated in the celebration, which concluded with games and a generally good time after the tree was beautifully decorated.

Santa Claus

Second Fire Alarm At Hardtimes Plantation Grass Fire

For the second time in days a fire truck responded to the Hardtimes plantation on Loop road to extinguish a grass fire. The alarm sounded at 12 20 p m yesterday as most remaining grass plots posing danger were assessed.

No More Colds No More Grip No More Flu Ad

An advertisement promotes Bond's Liver Pills as a cure for cold symptoms starting with sore throat fever or aching joints. It claims the pills act on the liver to purge germs and poisons, promising waking health with a small, mild, safe and inexpensive dose at bedtime.

Bond

Southern Bell staff enjoyable Christmas event

Members of the Southern Bell Telephone Company staff attended a festive Christmas gathering. The event featured greetings, light refreshments, and a cheerful atmosphere for 직원 and guests.

The Southern Bell Telephone Company

Parish Fire Depts Burn Off Forage With New Truck Numbers

Fire units No 5 and No 6 under Assistant Chief H E Roberts and Second Assistant Chief Tom Dupree burned off inflammable forage from 9 20 a m to 5 40 p m The parish purchased a new truck given number 5 while the grass wagon now carries number 6

H. E. Roberts Sec Ond Tom Dupree

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. J. Rodd J.C. Wade U.S Dazzy Fools Associated Press New York Dazzy Vance Brooklyn Electrolux Refrigerator H. A. Bubb Corporation Distributors Monroe Steam Mid-West Chichesters Oklahoma Capitol Milady Wise Shoe Co Jackson St Tricycles Rockers Red Rockers Monroe Furniture Co United Furniture Stores, Inc Fisher Lennon Motor Co., Inc North Third and Washington Sts Davyichrc BO Crarenisa Caldwell Franklin Jackson Lincoln Morehouse
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