Sanders wins sixth district bid but seat contested
J. J. Sanders Jr after an independent poll was certified winner with 14 924 votes while Mrs Bolivar Kemp drew 5 129 and plans to go to Washington to contest seating. Sanders praised independent voters and pledged to defend constitutional rights against Huey Long's influence as Kemp seeks her seat.
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Baton Rouge
J. ¥. Sanders, Jr
Louisiana
Citizens’ Election Committee
Washington
Bolivar E. Kemp
Sanders
Citizens’ Committee
Kemp
Livingston
Tangipaho
New Orleans
Huey P. Long
O. K. Alien
Henry Sherburne
Plaquemine
Independent Poll
Sixth Congressional District
Congress
Huey Long
Mace
Fairbanks Jr says he would not leave England
Douglas Fairbanks Jr reveals he would not have left England or Gertrude Lawrence if not required to return to Hollywood for a film. A friend said the couple planned to announce their engagement after May 14.
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Doug, JR
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
England
Gertrude Lawrence
Hollywood
Associated Press
Roosevelt weighs peace plan and global arms curb
President Roosevelt advocates a global stage for disarmament with a phased elimination of offensive weapons and a universal declaration binding all nations. He warns leaders opposing peace and praises Wilson’s legacy while praising Montevideo talks and Latin American policy. He stresses no intervention and collective regional responsibility for unsettled governments.
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Woodrow Wilson
Navy
Roosevelt
Hull
Cuba
Youthful Killer Admits After Extended Interrogation
Sulka held for questioning as authorities interrogate Mary. District Attorney Coyne doubts accomplice exists and weighs first degree murder charge. Mary kept at children’s shelter on technical charge of being a material witness. Also mentions a statue Memnon in Egypt that sang at sunrise and ceased after being toppled at night.
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Sulka
Mary
Coyne
Egypt
Slates Revealed by Two Factions in Orleans Race
A lengthy list details dual slates for Orleans elections naming candidates for mayor, district attorney, sheriffs, clerks, assessors, coroners, and other local offices. Key figures include John Klorer seeking mayor, along with incumbents such as Coroner George Roeling and Criminal Sheriff P Arthur Mitchell, among many district and municipal posts.
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Orleans
Leopold Mitchell
William R. Douglas
John J. Bernius
Criminal
Frank J. Fanning
Alvin A. Cobb
John M. Seeman
John A. Zimmerman
Arthur E. Cambas
First City
George W. Hunter
Philip R. Burns
Second City Court
Algiers
Merlin
Thomas J. Burns
Long-Klorer
John Klorer
Commission
George F. Roeling
John J. Vetter
Z. D. Nichols
Alfred D. Danziger
Augustus G. Williams
Nicholas G. Carbajal
George M. Hauser
Floyd J. Valette
Bernard J. Cunniffe
Jac Trinchard
John Wingrave
Joseph Weber
Harry Fletcher
House of Representatives
Edward T. Barry
Thomas McConnell
Orleans Levee Board
Heavily armed thieves jailed after car chase
Officers pursued a fourth thief after three heavily armed men were placed in jail. Deputy Erskine halted a approaching car at a bridge, ordering the occupants to stop. One man fled, while a homeowner reported a premonition of his car being stolen moments before the theft.
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Monroe
Erskine
Car theft near Monroe ends with return of vehicle
Breard reported a car theft after seeing a car speed away from his house. Police and sheriffs in Rayville Farmerville Bastrop Columbia and other towns were alerted. The car with two men and possible weapons was later recovered in Monroe with flashlight rope and a sawed off shotgun found inside. A reward was offered for ownership information. The article also notes gold money circulation figures from February to November.
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Mr. Breard
Rayville
Farmerville
Bastrop
Columbia
Quachila Parish
Anti Hoarding Order Explained Increases Gold Penalty
The Reconstruction corporation set a price of 34.06 an ounce for new gold as authorities debated penalties. Morgenthau doubles the penalty to twice the value of gold held, with possible application to holders up to 100 dollars and both penalties for larger holdings.
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Reconstruction Corporation
Roosevelt
Morgenthau
Treasury Legal
Necessary Declares Morgenthau Tightens Gold Mobilization
Secretary Morgenthau announced a sweeping tightening of the gold mobilization policy to bring gold held outside Federal Reserve banks and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation into the treasury. The move ends the $100 exemption and closes loopholes used by large holders to challenge the policy in court, influenced by a court ruling regarding Roosevelt's anti hoarding order.
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Washington
United States
Morgenthau
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Reconstruction Corporation
Treasury Command
Roosevelt
New York
Large Gathering Expected For Multi Organization Recovery Meeting
A big assembly is planned with Legion Monroe Bar Association Monroe Medical Association Veterans groups and more. Sponsored by Kiwanis Rotary Lions Chamber of Commerce Monroe West Monroe with Invocations and speeches on recovery impacts across industry morale business and women's roles. Attendees to include leaders from Rotary Lions Chamber of Commerce NRA and First Christian church.
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Rotary Club
A. B. Clarkson
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce and Recovery
H. Flood Madison, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Morris Haas
Merchants’ Division
Fagan Cox
NRA
Fred Williamson
Kiwanis Club
M. C. Thompson
Thos. F. Jett
First Christian Church
Barrett Hexagonal Shingles Offer Easy Roof Renewal
Reef easy roof upgrade from old wood shingles saving labor costs. Hexagonal Shingles promise long lasting economy with no painting or staining needed. Wide color range including red green blue black and Spanish Red. Sample shingles available and salesman will call to show samples.
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Godchaux Fine
Silverbrook
Iowa
Scoco
Wesson Oil
White House Small
Rerard
Brestol
C. P. Brogan
Southwest Baking Company
Xou
Justice Department
Sur-Wasie
Scott Tissue
P&g
Chase and Sanborn
Sur WA
Monroe, la
Ureka
Rocery Ner
I. W. Rogers
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