Four held in death of contractor Jackson Rains
December 23 sheriff reports four people detained over the death of 50 year old contractor Jackson Rains of Martheville. Larry Delatien, who found the body on December 11, is among those held along with Nash Bailes Sally Russell and Estie Wilmon. Delatien posted bail after questioning following a coroner verdict of unknown killer.
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Sherif W. F
Cus
Larry Delatien
Jackson Rains
Martheville
Delatien
Rains
Nash Bailes
Sally Russell
Estie Wilmon
Delatten
E. E. Rains
Raine
Skinner
Body Found in Rains Car After Contractor Shooting
Police say the contractor was found slumped in the car with a bullet wound to the hip and a pistol several feet away, one cartridge discharged, as investigators inspect the scene in a quick inquiry.
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Rains’ Automobile
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Bids Sought to Lease Mineral Rights on State Lands
Multiple state land auctions planned in Louisiana for mineral rights on Natchitoches and Winn parishes. Bids opening December 23 for Bayou D Inde and Maple Fork beds in Calcasieu. January 6 for Saline Lake beds. Five year leases with cash bonuses and annual rents. royalties reserved to state.
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Baton Rouge
Natchitoches
Win
Carcasses
Fred J. Grace
Register of the
State Land Office
Maple Fork
Calcasieu
Saline Lake
Winn
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Charles Harris dies in Gotham famed Tin Pan Alley publisher
Charles K. Harris, 65, creator of After the Ball and longtime Tin Pan Alley mogul, died at his New York home after a three week illness. Survived by widow Cora Lehrberg and two daughters, his career spanned Chicago Milwaukee and New York with ties to Poughkeepsie. Funeral services set for tomorrow at Riverside Memorial chapel.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles K. Harris
Cora Lehrberg
Owensboro
Richard Weil
Chicago
Mildred Harris
Mr. Harris
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Sagina
Desperate Cobber's Family Seeks Help In Wellsville
Tom Dorsey a cobbler and father of eight orphaned children pleaded in 1¢ notes stuck in his shop window. Local families took four of the youngsters aged 1 to 3 to live with them as Wellsville residents faced a Christmas tension over the children and their care.
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Wellsville
Kan
Tom Dorsey
Dorsey
Plastic rubber fills car cracks to cushion impacts
A new plastic material has appeared that can be flowed into cracks and gaps in an automobile. After exposure it expands to fill hollows and crevices, creating a cushion to absorb impacts and eliminate squeaks.
Frat Initiates Two Pledges Into Fold
The Sigma Phi Omega fraternity of West Monroe initiated two pledges, Fred Randon and Johnny Walters, Monday night in the McGuire Park addition. Reeves Lee, president, administered the bonds with many members present as teas and parties are planned for holiday entertaining by Mrs. E. L. Norris.
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Fred Randow
Johnny Walters
Sigma Phi Omega
Sigma Phi Omega Fraternity
West Monroe
Fred Randon
Ouachita Parish High School
E. L. Norris
Prescription C touted as rheumatic relief in old ad
An advertisement promotes Prescription C as a remedy for rheumatic troubles. It claims the medicine neutralizes acids and removes waste to address underlying causes and offers a money back guarantee.
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Collens Drug Store
Plan to Keep Chicago Dry New Year's Eve
Chicago officials announced a city plan to enforce prohibition on New Year's Eve. Deputy administrator Arthur Hamilton said every department member would be on duty and will arrest hotel and club operators who serve set-ups or permit open drinking.
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Chicago
Arthur Hamilton
Prohibition
Hollywood Pacific Coast club rejects Meusel offer
Hollywood’s Pacific Coast League team refused the services of Bob Meusel as part payment for the deal sending Mickey Heath to the Cincinnati Reds. The bid tied Meusel’s return to the circuit with Heath’s exchange, marking a notable front-office decision in the off season.
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Hollywood
Bob Meusel
New York Yankee
Mickey Heath
Cincinnati Reds
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