Sailstad and Anderson Plead Guilty to Arson
Edward J. Sailstad and Dorothy Anderson of Eau Claire pleaded guilty to arson in Superior Wisconsin and were sentenced by Judge Archibald McKay to four years each. Sailstad will serve at Waupun and Anderson at Taycheedah women’s reformator, with parole eligibility after serving half the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Wis
Edward J. Sailstad
Dorothy Anderson
Eau Claire
Archibald McKay
Sailstad
Waupun
Sunshine Girl
Taycheedah
Hospital Chef Admits Murder of New York Woman
Frank Benner once a hospital chef and ship steward confessed to the murder of Estelle Phillips in an uptown dwelling last October. He alleged attacks on nurse May Mitchell in Chestnut Hill hospital and claimed wartime trauma influenced his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Estelle Phillips
Frank Benner
Collins
Maine
Michigan Woods
Benner
Ming House
Barry
Phillipa
Philadelphia
May Mitchell
Cheatnut Hill
Darwin Theory Proved By Science Says Canadian Scientist
Prof W F Watson of Athens Georgia described using lenses from insect eyes to photograph objects and argue about vision. Dr James P McMurrich of Toronto University praised evolution as a stimulus to modern science and dismissed legislative doubt as the evidence grows stronger since Darwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
W. PF. Watson
Athens
National Association For the Advvancement of Science
James P. McMurrich
Toronto University
Provident of Association
Murrich
Economics In All Its Phases At Annual Conference
New Orleans hosts the American Home Economies Association annual convention beginning tonight through January 1. Delegates will discuss home work, Smith Hughes act vocational education, and new legislation. Notable speakers include Governor John M Parker Louisiana superintendent T H Harris Dr Alice Blood Alma Binzer Mrs P J Friedtichs and Mrs Jesse P Wilkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Smith- Hughes
American Home Economies Association
John M. Parker
T. H. Harris
Louisiana Superintendent of
Alice Blood
The
Associan
Alma L. bin
Glanders Appears in South Arkansas Pine Bluff UV
Dr H Bux state veterinarian warns buyers to test mules or horses from other states for glanders before entry into Arkansas after six mule herds in Ouachita County Lovann oil field were found diseased 22 head destroyed and significant transmission risk cited by inspectors no cure exists and mullein test urged for early detection. separate item notes Ernest and Rene Vetter convicted of Manslaughter receive eight-year terms in Long Island City court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Dorado
Ark
H. Bux
Lovann
Ouachita County
Bux
Wry. D. Stubbs
Kig
Lowann
Sease
Hayman
New York
Ernest
Rmé Vetter
Alonzon
Story
Humphrey
Long Island City
Elrod Replies to Clarke Over Klan Reform Debate
Miltoh Elrod, director of Klan publications, rejects Clarke's call for reform or dissolution. He claims membership rose from under 100000 in Clarke's seven years to millions now, arguing this proves Klansmen understand the order's aims. He cites Ecclesiastes 7 21 in responding to Clarke's criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated _ WASHINGTON
Des
Clarke
Ku Klux Klan
Miltoh Elrod
Department of Publications and Education
Ardent Coolidge
Klan
Elrod
Shreveport Likewise Has Dry List Now in Hands of Officers
In Shreveport state officers arrest S. L. Cassagne a gentleman bootlegger for retailing liquor and seize a list of about fifty names prominent in social and business life. Cassagne pleads guilty and is sentenced to sixty days in jail and a $500 fine. Authorities imply homes on the list may be raids but give no definite plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
T. R. Hughes
S. L. Cassagne
Cassagne
J. H. Stephens
Modern Plant for Monroe Firm Plans and details
A Monroe firm plans a new modern plant valued at 15000 dollars with William Drage and L Mil lad King as architects. The one story front will feature early Italian style stucco and stone with six arches and seven foot windows lighting a 28 by 54 foot showroom for Buick models. The fireproof steel reinforced structure includes a 4000 dollar Buick parts stock and a large shop with daylight lighting, a wash rack, eighteen workers, and a mezzanine rest area for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Drage
L. Millad King
Buick
Monroe
Stephen Lennon
Luther Reed
H. §. Lennon
E. Woodham
Divisinn
Griffiths White Rose filmed along Teche country in Louisiana
David Wark Griffith photographed exterior scenes along the Bayou Teche in western Louisiana for The White Rose to be shown at Saenger tomorrow and Sunday. He then moved to Miami for two months to shoot in a large studio. The Southern setting reflects Evangeline lore and Acadian roots in towns like Franklin Charenton New Iberia St Martinsville St John Abbeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wark
Griffith
Bayou Teche
Louisiana
Saenger
Bayou
Mr. Griffith
Miami
Florida
White Rose
Nova Scotia
Teche
Franklin
Charenton
Jeanerette
New Iberia
St. Martinsville
St. John
Abbeville
United States
Grand Porter
Oaklawn
Weeks Hall
J. B. Levert
Simon
Evangeline
Gabriel
Boy Scouts Fourth District To Receive Charter at Monroe
The Monroe Boy Scouts will gather at the Monroe Hotel on January 4 to receive the Fourth District Council charter from Washington headquarters. Stanley E. Harris and M. Pitts will speak, joined by local business leaders. the city currently has one active camp with about thirty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Monroe and Vicinity
Monroe Hotel
Fourth District Council of Boy Scouts
Washington
Stanley E. Harris
M. Pitts
United States Intervenes in Honduras Election Crisis
The United States warns Honduras against unconstitutional power grabs and urges adherence to constitutional processes as tensions rise from the presidential campaign. Washington states it hopes the recently negotiated accord remains intact and that Cuartel authorities avoid disrupting the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Honduras
United States
Oakland and Regent Building Destroyed by Fire
Lansing Michigan December 28 The six story Oakland building and Regent theatre one of the city's leading office and theatre structures were practically wiped out by fire early today The origin is unknown One fireman was seriously injured Embers set fire to nearby buildings but were extinguished Loss estimated at 300000
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Lansing, Mich
Oakland
Regent Theatre
Lansing
Farm Bureau Meet to Hear Andrew Querbes on Cotton Co op
Ouachita Farm Bureau in Monroe plans January sessions at city hall with Andrew Querbes of Shreveport detailing 1923 cotton co operative marketing results. Querbes, fresh from a Memphis sales managers meeting, will cover the association’s year in review and service phases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Andrew Querbes
Shreveport
Louisiana Cotton Growers’ Co-operative Marketing Association
Ouachita Farm Bureau
Monroe
Farm Bureau
Querbes
Memphis
Travis Oliver
Central Savings Bank and Trust Company
The
Cotton Association
A. L. Smith
H. P. Montgomery
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Darwin
Glanders
South
Arkansas
Sixth Judicial District Court
Parish of Ouachita
State of Louisiana
C. BE
Garrettson
Parish of
Ouachita
Bry and Wilson
Mary E. Garrettson Smith
C. E. Garrettson
Court House
Parish
State of
Wilson & Bry
Jackson Street
Calypso Street
Mary
Garrettson-Curra
C. E. Gar Fson
Jjan
Boob McNutt
Paramount Players
D.W. Griffith's “the
White‘rose
Fourth District
Uncle Sam
Regent
Crystal Theatre
West Monroe
Franklin Framm
Peggy O'Day
Fighting Skipper
Hank Mann
Jack Hoxie
Howe
Monroe Automobile
South Grand Street
Monroe, Louisiana
Messrs. Oliver, Querbes
Paramount
North Loop
Cleveland Garage
L. S. Turner
Curtiss Aeroplane & Motor Corp
Love Field
Dallas, Texas
Carl Laemmle
Priscilla
Dean
John Colton
William A Bradys
Sundaay
Ben Turpin
Richard Barthelmes
Dorothy Gish
the Lyceum
Williams
Hart
Red River
Alexandria
Rediver
Used Car Department
Milner Motor
Ford
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