Local Option Law Upheld Against Hood Bill Repeal Claim
The court finds Act 39 of 1921 does not repeal Act 221 of 1902 enabling localities to prohibit liquor under police power. Hood bill repeal did not legalize sale and cities retain local prohibitions. Ouachita Parish dry status remains in force.
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City of Lafayette
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Ouachita Parish
Practical toys teach history science and business
New York December 15 The Christmas toy scene shifts to education and industry with toys that teach history science aviation geography and chemistry. Printing presses microscope sets carpentry tools office desks blackboards and rolling stock join model trains and toy cars as children gain business and practical skills while adults share the learning.
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New York
Warlick given life term for killing stepson in district court
Anderson C. Warlick received a life sentence after a judge overruled a new trial motion in district court for killing his stepson Claude Moore. An appeal to the supreme court was entered. During testimony Frank Moore accused Warlick of lying. Other defendants faced charges and pleas of not guilty with trials set for January 11.
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Anderson C. Warlick
David I. Garrett
Supreme Court
Warlick
Claude Moore
Frank Moore
L. P. Phillips
State Penitentiary
Lucy Johnson
United States Faces Posture With Few Overseas Vessels
At the outbreak of World War I the United States possessed only 17 ships engaged in overseas trade, reflecting a sparse merchant fleet ill prepared for heightened global commerce and naval demands, with implications for logistics and wartime mobilization.
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United States
Death Penalty Meted for Clarence Tomas
Clarence Tomas, 18, the youngest Texas inmate condemned, was executed by electric chair at Huntsville for the murder of Night Watchman Will Webb of Wolfe City. He was convicted at Greenville for hiring and stabbing the victim and robbing him of $70.
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Huntsville
Texas
Clarence Tomas
Will Webb
Wolfe City
Thomas
Greenville
Bryan jeweler robbed of cash and jewels by three men
Dallas Bryan region report states three men forced open a Bryan shop safe and looted cash and jewels. The owner and wife were kidnapped and tied to trees before being freed and reaching a fishing resort 15 miles east. Suspects described as unmasked. officers check two out of state plated cars for leads.
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Bryan
Texas
J. S. Caldwell
Bryan Jeweler
Caldwell
Alto Home Development Club Elects 1934 Officers
The Alto Home Development club met at the president Mrs. H A Crosby home to reorganize and elect officers for 1934. Officers named include President Mrs Walter Raberia Vice president Mrs H A Crosby Sec treasurer Mrs J O Dillon and several leaders for nutrition clothing demonstrations poultry gardening and food preservation. The group plans to invite Fairbanks P T A to present Path Over the Hill in Alto and set the next meeting for January 15 1924 with Mrs W M Roberts.
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Alto
H. A. Crosby
Walter Raberia
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J. O. Dillon
B. B. Hendrix
R. E. Biass
J. A. Batt
J. E. Halley
Mesdames Alexander
D. G. James
Earl Barron
J. A. Ball
J. W. Smith
J. E. Hallsy
E. L. Sinclair
S. M. McGehee
R. E. Biggs
J. G. Bledsoe
D. M. Franion
Rosa Parks
Pollard Pattrson
Ice picks called deadly weapon spark city debate
Atlanta police face a dilemma as ice picks are deemed the most deadly weapon by criminals. Chief Sturdivant asks City Attorney Mayson to reclassify the implement, but the lawyer notes no existing law limits carrying a pick unless state statutes change. Police records show more ice pick deaths and injuries than pistols or razors.
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Atlanta
T. O. Sturdivant
James L. Mayson
Mayson
Central School P T A Plans Wednesday Meeting
The Central grammar school Parent Teacher Association will meet Wednesday at 3 30 PM in the school auditorium. Mrs Fred Williamson will speak on The Community Standard for the Cultural Development of the Child. A music program directed by Mrs Grover Cornett will be presented. Members and others are urged to attend.
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Central Grammar School
Parent-Teacher Association
Fred Williamson
Grover Cornett
Claiborne O E S Elects Officers In Meantime
Homer La December 15 Claiborne chapter No 145 O E S has elected and will install officers Tuesday evening led by Corinne Austin as worthy matron and N E Wilson as worthy patron with a slate including Inez Tanner T H McEachern Agnes Patton H Murphy Iva McEachern Irma Brooke Velma Lyons Ruth Baker Nina Doerge Ada Sue Knighton and others for the forthcoming ceremony
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Irma Brooke
Velma Lyons
Ruth Baker
Nina Doerge
Ada
Sue Knighton
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