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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1928
Page
1
A county marshal lost his life after being wounded while pursuing a fleeing suspect. The incident occurred when the officer attempted to stop a vehicle after a reported crime, and the suspect fled, leading to a fatal confrontation during the chase. Further details on location and time were not available in the text.
Associated Press reports a life sentence was accepted after a contested insanity defense and a new action removed the danger of capital punishment in the case.
In Homer Louisiana on February 1 Essie Jowers 39 and J Elisha Swift 42 withdrew not guilty pleas and pleaded guilty to murder of J Frank Jowers receiving life sentences without capital punishment. Judge John S Richardson ordered immediate transfer to a penitentiary as district attorney Goff had demanded a jury trial if mental competency was confirmed. The courtroom filled to capacity with a peaceful crowd as the case shifted from trial to plea.
In Jackson on February 1, Green Kirk, a Black man, faces murder charges for the death of Deputy Sheriff Earl Nunnery in Simpson County. Kirk allegedly shot Nunnery during a Sunday night pursuit near Magee after an officer attempted to halt him. He was moved from Mendenhall to Jackson as a mob formed following Marshal Hemby’s death in D’Lo. Deputies protected the prisoner during the transfer.
A manager for the Louisiana State Chamber of Commerce will be selected by the executive committee and board of directors at a February 14 meeting in New Orleans. Financial reports show funds adequate to proceed, with plans to raise $30,000 for the year’s operations. Baton Rouge serves as the state organization’s headquarters.
Miami Beach, Feb 1 Gene Tunney will defend his heavyweight title in June against the winner of the Sharkey Heeney Risko and Klany elimination contest Rickard announced today. Jack Dempsey had permanently retired from the ring and Rickard expressed regret over Dempsey's passing. The site for next summer's championship affair was undecided with Philadelphia Ohio London and an unnamed Capital city in the running.
In New Orleans Miss Leonita Louis Wirth died as relatives attended the funeral for her sister at a local undertaking establishment. Mrs. John Klotz, wife of the deputy clerk of the state court, had been taken to an infirmary hours earlier and did not appear seriously ill.
Motorists rushed the Monroe Auto & Supply license bureau lobby on the last day to obtain licenses without penalties. Doughty, the manager, said this year's volume may exceed last year’s 24 616 in the first month by 15 to 20 percent and notes steady yearly increases since 1924. A Baton Rouge telegram imposes a sworn non use affidavit for penalties, not just a statement, and 8 000 mail orders await processing. Certificates of registry issued late yesterday will be available Feb 3 to 10 for those licensed without certificates.
London reports Field Marshal Earl Haig lies in state at St Columba’s church with a private requiem planned for family and friends. A royal and international funeral to Westminster Abbey will begin great British honors, with attendees including the Prince of Wales and French marshals Foch and Petain before burial in Edinburgh’s St Giles Cathedral displays.
In Los Angeles on February 1, the trial of William Edward Hickman and 16 year old Welby Hunt for the killing of C Ivy Thoms in a drug store hold up was continued to February 15 by Superior Judge Carlos Hardy. Defense attorney Jerome K Walsh urged that Hickman’s separate kidnapping and killing case involving Marian Parker could be finished in ten days.
On his twentieth birthday William Edward Hickman faced two Los Angeles courts in separate murder charges as his sanity trial began over the Marian Parker kidnapping and slaying. A Kansas City butcher testified Hickman quit his job after refusing to kill a chicken for a customer, while his mother Eva Hickman and other witnesses were slated to testify about his and his family’s mental state.
Former Senator Lorimer of Illinois told the House flood control committee that available data on the Mississippi valley flood problem justifies immediate emergency work to control the stream. Representative Arnold urged national plan flood control on the Wabash, noting its twice yearly overflows while supporting continued engineering study.
Miss Sadie Holland, 39, a stenographer from Chicago, underwent a plastic leg straightening procedure that went wrong. Her leg bone was reportedly cut with an electric saw, followed by casting and rapid deterioration leading to gangrene and near death, with the family seeking an investigation.
The article explains Ground Hog Day and its weather folklore with the shadow test predicting six more weeks of winter if seen, or early spring if not. It notes robins signaling spring in the region and mentions Candlemas on February 2, when churches bless candles for the year.
Governor A W McLean of North Carolina joined Texas Governor Dan Moody in urging a south wide cotton conference to counter propaganda about increased cotton acreage. The meeting is proposed for Jackson Mississippi on February 20, with other states showing agreement.
The fragment presents a rustic, dialect styled monologue by J P Alley urging readers to embrace simple faith and daily acts. Tone hints at folksy morale and devotion in a compact regional voice.
Chicago police say 23 year old bank teller James Dillon confessed that the $40,000 Industrial State bank heist was planned by a five person gang led by Albert Rothbart and two women Alice Vanderford and Lea Howard. He said the gang kidnapped him to force the vault opening and the loot was mostly shared among the participants. James Dillon and Rothbart were detained. Vasselli was still sought.
New Orleans February 1 The oyster lugger Arcadia said to be owned by Mississippiana and a large cargo of oysters alleged to have been taken from Louisiana oyster beds were seized by agents of the department of conservation late yesterday The boat was taken to Violet pending decision of the case.
In a public address the Prince of Wales comments on how audiences react to poor American drama. He notes there is no ovation for weak plays. they simply fade. He recalls a notably bad work where patrons fled, with one spectator shouting women and children first.
The Senate agriculture committee voted 11 to 2 to approve the Norris resolution calling for government operation of Muscle Shoals. The action was reported from Washington on February 1 by the Associated Press.
Washington February 2 The senate interstate commerce committee approved the Walsh resolution for an investigation of public utility power corporations with an amendment confining the inquiry to companies engaged in interstate business and limiting the scope accordingly.
The February 1 issue of the Daily Caucasian did not hit streets as Ward Delaney, the receiver for the company, announced publication had been permanently halted.
Washington Feb 1 House agriculture committee weighs Rep J B Aswell surplus control bill as a compromise between administration and McNary Haugen supporters The plan keeps the McNary Haugen structure but drops the equalization fee replacing a federal tax on producers with a revolving fund financed from treasury profits on commodity sales The measure aims to fund losses costs and charges under marketing agreements with a total appropriation under discussion
Monroe and West Monroe plan a delegation to Baton Rouge for a Thursday conference with Governor Simpson and Major Frank Payne, Louisiana Highway Commission chair, on Ouachita bridge construction. The group includes Theo F. Terzia, Wi Atkinson, Arnold Bernstein, C. C. Bell, W L Ethridge, John M. Breard, H M Williams, H R Speed, P M Atkins, and T E Flournoy. The Senate passed the bridge construction bill, awaiting presidential signature. bids will follow permit approval.
Shreveport La Feb 1 A motion of no cause of action was sustained by District Judge Roberts in a suit by Cedar Grove citizens seeking to annul annexation to Shreveport. The annexation was enacted months ago and Cedar Grove remains part of Shreveport following the ruling.
In Magnolia Arkansas on February 1 Lamar Douglas a three year old boy was fatally injured by hogs on the Charles Gantt farm two miles south of Magnolia A Duroe Jersey sow led the attack followed by other hogs tearing flesh and ripping an ear before the boy died after medical aid was sought at his father T Douglas home.
London reports a demonstration of metal suits that allegedly won t wear out or wear down over a lifetime. Scientists were present as the Ein stein initials W I announced the discovery.
The new motorcycle squad announced by Police Superintendent H D Apgar began operating and by noon had eight arrests. R B Bradley of New Orleans fined 15 dollars for traveling 35 mph on Grand Street. Roosevelt Cotton jailed for same speed with case continued. Mrs Bradley Waelder charged with 40 mph and to appear next morning. James Dunn Uriah Johnson and 8 J Fimm taken for driving without licenses. E P Farmer charged with entering a right of way without stopping. Ed Winn cited for speeding.
Governor Simpson is expected to sign a formal reprieve for Joe Genna and Morton Brasseaux, changing their execution date to March 9. They were to be hanged last Friday but the stay came after Atty. Gen. Saint ruled the U S appeals court filing stayed the process. The men were convicted in the slaying of taxi driver J. J. Brevelle of DeRidder. An appeal argument is scheduled for February 28.
J C Sandford, partner in Sandford Brothers store on Calhoun road near Monroe, was placed under a $250 bond after being charged with assault with a tobacco cutter by state tobacco inspector M A Abington. Abington says he was inspecting tobacco when Sandford barred entry. Sandford claims he opposed Abington entering a private room and denies any assault.
Lindbergh flew over Venezuelan coastlines and the Lesser Antilles in a ten hour fourteen minute crossing. A 21 gun salute marked his arrival after cannons, bells, and church chimes announced him. The voyage traced routes tied to Columbus as the world mapped his path.
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