Government delays and reprieve shift in high profile case
In Monroe the governor granted a reprieve for Joseph Genna and Morton Brasseaux, delaying their execution. Attorney Newman plans to withdraw the habeas corpus writ and pursue a writ of error from the US Supreme Court. Judge Dawkins suggested appealing to the US circuit court while emphasizing adherence to established procedure. Meanwhile, other legal actions unfold as investigations continue in related crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawkins
News-Star
Monroe
Newman
United States Circuit Court
United States Supreme Court
Baton Rouge
National Foot Rules Committee Reduces Membership
The national rules committee for college football trims membership from thirteen to ten, ending a twenty year dominance by the eastern section. A new reorganization creates eight district delegations with two at large members led by Edward K. Hall and W. S. Todd. Several coaches and athletic directors from Yale Princeton Georgia Texas A M Colorado A and M and Washington State join the new lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W York
National Foot Rules Committee
National Collegiate Ath Association
Fred W
Harvard
G. W
Oberlin College
Ohio
Ames A. Babbitt
Penrlvania
Negrate Association
Edward K. Hall
Outh
W. Std
Trinity
Jones
Yale
W.per
Princeton
H. C. Stegeman
University of Geor
A. Stagz
Ovine to Have Statement Soon About Athletic Bodies
Ovine indicates a statement on the split between two collegiate athletic bodies may be issued soon by the S C. A union or new body could form in the South if demands under the proposal are not met. The statement is expected for distribution Sunday January 1.
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Provine
Ultimatans
Ovine
Deridder
Genna
Brasseaux
Stella
Joe
New Orleans
Rules to be Anged in 28 Dated Press
The national rules committee led by Edward of New York and Dartmouth plans to retain gridiron changes made this year. No major alterations are expected at the collegiate athletic association convention, though some provisions may be clarified. The committee reviews shifts penalties and delays as debates continue after the season.
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York
National Rules Committee
Edward
New York
Dartmouth
Collegiate Athletic Associa
Hall
Collegiate Assn Back in Olympic Fold
The national collegiate athletic association votes to resume membership in the American Olympic Association. The group had bolted Olympic ranks last year with the federation and YMCA. the federation plans to rejoin, with St Louis Dallas and Los Angeles bidding for the 1928 convention while New Orleans is chosen.
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New York
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Olympic Committee
American Olympic Association
Olympic
Washington
National Amateur Athletic Federation
St. Louis
Dallas
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Zuppke Denounces Juggling Of Grid Rules In Speech
Rochester New York December 30 Coach Bob Zuppke of Illinois decried frequent football rule changes. He told the Rochester Ad club that moving goal posts and frequent changes confuse players and the public. He urged leaving rules stable and preserving the touchdown point after.
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Associated Press
Rochester
N. Y
Bob Zuppka
University of Illinois
Zuppke
Te City
Rochester Ad Club
Illini
Stany
Columbia News Notes Holiday Visits Chorus of Local Transport
Local residents from Columbia and nearby towns share Christmas holidays with relatives and friends across Monroe Natchitoches Bastrop and Ruston. Activities include visitors to Prof J G Hicks and Rev S D Howard new Columbia Methodist pastor plus a Georgia pocket of life in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
H. W. Blanks
Concord
North
F. Blanks
N. M. Kinman
Bettie Jo
Little Rock
Ark
J. G Hicks
Columbia High School
Prof. Hicks
W. H. Cook
Monroe
J. B. Thornhill
C. P. Thornhill
Thornhill
Sadie Yarborough
State Normal School of
Natchitoches
J. D. Yarborough
R. L. Doughty
Manifest
G. D. McKnight
Colfax
Georgie Hill
State Normal
H. A. Hill
Riverton
Kaye Hargis
Winnfield
A. L. Wade
Meridian
E. G. Dewey
Wade
J. M. Willis
Morton Meredich
Louisiana State University of Baton Rouge
Fannie W. Meredith
East Side
Katherine Traylor
State Normal School
Natchitovhes
C. A. Traylor
Margaret Lynn
Julia Sherman Mecem
Southwestern University At
Lafayette
M. L. Mecem
Frances Adams
Louisiana Tech
Ruston
J. V. Adams
Irbylea Mary
Cecil Dale May
Cen
W. A. Brandin
Lavilla Cruse
Little Star
Angie Swift
Aline Walker
I. A. Hearn
Nina Reddit
Alton Irwin
Robert M. Irwin
Hugh W. Seal
A. P. Stuart
Bastrop
Stuart
San Jose
New Orleans Population Estimated at 424000 in 1927
The Commerce Department reports New Orleans has an estimated population of 424000 as of July 1 1927 up from 387219 in the 1920 census. Shreveport is estimated at 78000 versus 67641 in 1920. these are the only Louisiana cities included in the study.
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New Orleans
Department of Commerce
Shreveport
Louisiana
Firemen Battle Small Blazes At Local School And Neighborhood
Firemen extinguished a small blaze at Barkdull Faulk school 2100 Gordon avenue around 11 p.m. caused by a gas heater left on. Damage was five dollars. Earlier at 5 03 p.m. a grass fire at 217 Peach street was put out with no damage. Fireworks noted as the cause of the stop.
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Barkdull Faulk
Gordon Avenue
Peach Street
Rumored Gas Merger Targets Tri-State Area
Rumors from Shreveport claim a planned consolidation of gas properties in East Texas Louisiana Mississippi and Arkansas under Moody Seagraves control. Cities Service may buy Arkansas Natural Gas and Arkansas Fuel Oil assets while Southwestern Gas and Electric sells to Cities Service, with Shreveport central to the system.
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Shreveport
Moody-Seagraves
Richland
Arkansas Natural Gas Company
Cities Service Company
Arkansas Fuel Oil Company
Magnolia Petroleum Company
South-western Gas & Electric Company
East Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
St. Louis
Birmingham
Mobile
Ala
Benedum Trees
Pittsburgh
Little Rock
Pine Island
Henry L. Doherty
New York
Southwestern Gas and Electric Company
Moody- Seagraves
Go-Between
Texas
Palmer Corporation
Reserve Natural Gas Company
Ruling Denies Habeas Corpus In Insanity Case
The federal judge in the Leesville case refused the writ of habeas corpus after an insanity hearing where defense lawyers argued both condemned men were insane. An appeal to the United States was granted and communications were sent to Leesville DeRidder and New Orleans.
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Federal Building
Newman
Nawse Star
Leesville
News-Star
Western Union
New Orleans
Dawkins
United States Circuit Court
Slightly Soiled Hand Bags Sell Tomorrow at $1.00
Fashion Shop on 108 St. John Street advertises slightly soiled handbags from the Christmas rush, sold tomorrow for one dollar. The sale note mentions these bags cost more at wholesale and are available near Ouachita Bank.
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Fashion Shop
St. John Street
Ouachita Bank
Plans for execution and gas franchise debate in New Orleans
Deridder reports outline of executions for Genna and Brasseaux after days of planning and superstition. New Orleans coverage describes a gas franchise bid by Williams, with state utility hearings, proposed rates, and construction timelines for a citywide pipeline and service within five years.
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Hall
Williams
Cty
New Orleans
Mr. Williams
Fire Chief Roddy Honored at Monroe Banquet Anniversary
Chief Frank J. Roddy was lauded by local dignitaries and citizens as Monroe’s fire department, grown from one station with 10 men to four stations with 32, received tribute for leadership during political upheavals and service to the community. A dramatic flashlight mishap sparked a small blaze that was quickly controlled by firemen, ending the celebration on a lively note.
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Roddy
Assembly
Percy Sander
Frank J. Roddy
Mr. Sandel
Barney Oakland
Monroe
Firs
Bogan
Baton Rouge
H. D. Apgar
Charles Schulae
Fred Mitchell
Foundr
West Monroe
D. T. Hastings
J. E. Griffin
Abduction Case Tied to 16 Year Old Confessed Accomplice
Investigators examined whether Welby Hunt, 16, a confessed associate of Hickman in Kansas City Texas and Pacific coast holdups, helped abduct a Los Angeles school girl. Hunt said he suspected Hickman after reading police descriptions and once checked a bank where Hickman’s former employers, Perry M Parker and his daughter’s father, had ties. He and his step grandmother reported suspicions to police.
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Hickman
Thoms
Los Angeles
Hunt
Asa Keyes
Superior Court
Kansas City
Jerome Walsh
Welby Hunt
Texas
Pacific Coast
Ivy Thoms
Rose Hill
Cal
Young Hunt
Perry M. Parker
Merian
Andrew
Hats in Thrift Section Marked Down at Fashion Shop
Thrift hats priced from five to six eighty five dollars tomorrow at one eighty five. Come early for best selection. Fashion Shop located at 108 St John Street near Ouachita Bank. Adv.
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St. John Street
Ouachita Bank
Creomulsion Promises Relief for Persistent Coughs and Colds
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a new two fold medicine for persistent coughs and colds. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes and inhibit germs with creosote as the active ingredient and promises cure for bronchial asthma bronchitis and related respiratory troubles.
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Gov. Simpson
Terious
Andrew Cramer
Cramer
Alhambra
Marian
Honorable
Commission Council
Brooklyn Featherweicht
Meg
Dane
Jon
Bud Taylor
Torth
Nodison Square Garden
King
Bennie
Bennie Bas
University of Miss
Layer
American Olympic Assn
Columbia News
The
N. O
Tri-State
Partnereesville
Percy Saint
Singapore
Hoode Hai
Public Utilities Hall
Suspicion Welby Hunt
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