Doughty Boy Struck by Car on Third Street
David Doughty 13, son of D M Doughty and Mrs Doughty, was hit near Third and K streets while skating on roller skates. He was taken to the clinic by ambulance with bruises and abrasions after E M Steen of Jitney Jungle, who had tried to avoid him, reported the collision. X rays were taken to check for fractures.
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David Doughty
D. M. Doughty
Doughty-Zeagler Insurance Agency
Doughty
North Fourth Street
Third
K Streets
E. M. Steen
Jitney Jungle
Park Avenue
Steen
Third Street
David
Hoover Accused of Hiring Army 1933 Estimates
Critics claim President Hoover shifted non recurring items from the prior year into the coming year's budget. They cite $29 million in emergency and non recurring costs and say the military appropriation would rise from last year to $277.7 million, with possible adds for airplane purchases and small increases in subsistence and transport.
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Hoover
ARMY
National Guard
Police praised for vigilance over holidays
Superintendent L V Tarver commended police, merchants, and the public for preventing crime and accidents during Christmas. December saw fewer incidents than any year in his long service, with no extra officers needed but enhanced shifts and hours. Merchants kept lights on to deter burglars.
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L. V. Tarver
Police Department
Tarver
Mr. Tarver
Savings Bank Certificates Issued at Post Office
Government backed savings bank receipts issued at the post office come in denominations of 1 2 5 10 50 100 200 and 500. They are non negotiable and transferable. If lost stolen or destroyed new certificates are issued.
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Savings Bank
Child dies from burns in Shreveport incident
Louise Tullos aged two from Sicily Island Louisiana died in Shreveport after suffering burns from falling into a tub of boiling water at her home two weeks earlier.
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Shreveport
Louise Tullos
Sicily Island
Police Officer Struck By Auto On Local Bridge
Police Officer Joe Anders was struck by an automobile driven by B F Sawyer at the east end of the traffic bridge. He suffered head lacerations shoulder bruise and a sprained thumb. After treatment he returned to toll collection and later went home. Sawyer stopped and reported at police HQ.
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Joe Anders
B. F. Sawyer
Alabama Street
Sawyer
Chilean President slams American bankers over nitrate crisis
Arturo Alessandri, newly installed Chilean president, criticizes U S bankers for pressuring the dictator Carlos Ibanez and promoting reckless credit. He blames foreign lenders for delaying democracy and calls for a Latin American economic bloc and freer trade within the region.
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United Press
Santiago
Chile
Arturo Alessandri
United States
Cosach
Carlaes Ibanez
Alessandri
Latin America
South America
Shortage of Funds May Force Schools to Close
OPelouslas La Dec 29 Lack of funds may compel W B Prescott St Landry parish superintendent of schools to close the schools in February after a five months term. Business leaders gathered to discuss methods to secure money for continued operation. Prescott cited inability to sell 119000 in school board certificates of indebtedness the lateness of parish tax collections and failure to receive expected state funds.
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Opelousas
W. B. Prescott
St. Landry Parish
Prescott
Man's Mysterious Death Puzzles Orleans Police
The mysterious death of A. C. Peback 38 railway mail clerk of Gretna La puzzled New Orleans and Jefferson parish authorities. He was brought to a hospital yesterday morning suffering what physicians said were too minor gab wounds.
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New Orleans
A. C. Peback
Gretna
Jefferson Parish
State Attorney Blames Vandals for Train Wreck
The state attorney cites vandals for a train wreck and two other railroad violence incidents in Illinois. A dynamite blast near Taylorville cut coal shipments from Christian county mines for days, linked to wage disputes in Central Illinois fields.
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Illinois
Taylorville
Ill
Litchfeldl
Christian County
Worried Mother Seeks Advice From Sub Rosa Column
A worried mother asks how to handle her daughter's romance with a divorced man thirteen years her senior. The columnist cautions against overbearing interference and urges tact, friendship, and patience to let the daughter decide her own future.
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Virginia Vane
Death at hospital under coroner’s suspicion of poison
Coroner George Aveling suspects poisoning as the possible cause of Peback’s death after he was brought to the hospital in the afternoon. A cab driver said the wounded man claimed two Black assailants attacked him before reaching the hospital.
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Peback
George Aveling
Caddo Woman Adopts Amnesia Victim in Shreveport
Shreveport widow Mrs. C. E. Prince has indefinitely adopted a young amnesia victim found on a street corner. The woman identified as Mrs. Gertrude Campbell cannot remember her identity, with Rev. Frank C. Mitchell of Kansas City confirming the name.
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Shreveport
C. E. Prince
Frank C. Mitchell
Kansas City, Mo
Gertrude Campbell
Commission outlines plan to study state taxes and local debt
A state commission reports it will investigate new revenue sources from gross receipts taxes on insurance and power, tobacco and soft drink sales, and a corporate franchise tax. It aims to relieve farmers and homeowners by coordinating taxes, studying who pays what, and supervising local debt proposals. The panel has enlisted assessors to measure property values and assess tax burdens across classes.
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State Board of Education
Two Bake Shop Trucks Collide Injuring Two
Early morning collision between two bake shop trucks caused the front ends to be badly damaged and scattered loaves across the street. One driver reported his car was caved in as both vehicles were delivering bread to stores and businesses.
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Colvin
Oldest American Love Story Told
The text recounts an ancient tale where another was led away by ambassadors and sacrificed elsewhere. A coronation ceremony anointed Princess Six Monkey and Prince Eleven Wind, who ruled peacefully. They had two sons Four Wind and One Crocodile, with the elder son marrying Lady Ten Flower.
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Six Monkey
Eleven Wind
Wind
White House Prep Under Way for Roosevelt Incoming
Painters and workmen began renovating the White House and executive offices for President elect and Mrs. Roosevelt. The president’s personal offices remain untouched until his wishes are made known while new furnishings will also be chosen by the Roosevelts.
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Washington
U.P
White House
Roosevelt
End Serious Coughs With Creomulsion
An old advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a quick fight against coughs and germs. It claims strong but harmless relief with a pleasant taste and no narcotics. If not relieved, druggists offer a refund.
Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Ad
Colds are rising and influenza appears in some sections. Stay healthy by avoiding crowds, dressing warmly, and using Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine as a preventive and treatment. It claims to drive cold germs from the system and fortify against future attacks. Available in 30c and 50c sizes with L BQ on each tab.
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Grove
Negro Fatally Shot at Cheniere Commissary
A black man shot at 11:45 this morning at Cheniere commissary was brought to St. Francis sanitarium by ambulance at noon. Sheriff Milton Coverdale investigated as no witnesses came forward. Four pistol shots and one shotgun blast were reported, with the spine said to be penetrated.
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Cheniere Commissary
St. Francis Sanitarium
Milton Coverdale
Calhoun Boy Dies After Burns In Calhoun
A Calhoun boy died from severe burns after an early morning accident. Parental survivors include Iris, Marquette, J E, Burbon, Lews rence, Leree, Ida Sue. Funeral set for the Methodist church in Calhoun tomorrow at 10 am with interment at Beulah cemetery.
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Mona
Iris
Marquette
J. E
Bourbon
Lewsrence
Leree
Ida Sue
Methodist Church
Calhoun
Beulah Cemetery
Committee studies funding to keep Hammond schools open
A committee appointed by the Pahoa Parish School Board in Hammond Louisiana is studying methods to secure funds to prevent premature school closures. The group will report at the board’s regular meeting next Tuesday.
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Hammond
Pahoa Parish
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