Illinois primary clouded by Garner and Dewey contest
Roosevelt backers push Illinois convention delegates while Garner contemplates entering the April 9 preferential primary. Taft declines to campaign, Dewey’s camp regrets his Illinois decision as Republicans weigh a Wisconsin fight. Philadelphia Mayor Lamberton renews efforts to land the GOP convention with intermediary Albert Greenfield.
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Garner
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Thomas E. Dewey
Taftepublican
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Dewey
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Vandenberg
Michigan
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Robert E. Lamberton
Albert M. Greenfield
Beautification drive plans 1000 redbud trees near Monroe
The City Beautification foundation board in Monroe and West Monroe adopts two projects. Siting 1000 redbud trees along US 80 and upgrading a triangular park in Pargoud addition. Plans to fund via $1 annual memberships and mail solicitation. Chamber handles clerical work. Mrs. J Q Graves leads the park project.
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West Monroe
Pargoud
West
Twin Cities
Mobile
Ala
State Highway Department
Ouachita Parish
Chamber of Commerce
J. Q. Graves
Viscountess Esher Dies in Scotland
The Dowager Viscountess Esher died today at Callander Scotland. Her daughter Sylvia married Sir Charles Brooke the Rajah of Sarawak in 1911.
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London
Viscountess
Esher
Sylvia
Sarawak
Charles Brooke
Callander
Scotland
Little Nations Put Armies on War Basis
Southeastern European neutrals move toward war footing by mid March with conscript armies in Rumania Yugoslavia Hungary Turkey Bulgaria and Greece. Romania increases winter forces and builds frontier defense line while requisitioning scrap iron for munitions as King Carol’s chiefs prepare factories. Britain and France fear impact on production and deliveries.
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Europe
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Greece
Carol
Romania
John Barrymore frets at hospital amid Broadway return
John Barrymore, hospitalized at Mount Sinai in New York for exhaustion and a vitamin deficiency from a strenuous Broadway comeback. His manager announced the cancellation of the rest of the week’s performances of My Dear Children to allow rest. Elaine Barrie, his fourth wife, stays by his side at the hospital.
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New York
John Barrymore
Broadway
Barrymore
Pierce Power- Waters
Mount Sinai Hospital
Elaine Barrie
Three Soviet Agents Held and Freed During War Reporting
Helsinki reports a February Finnish offensive against the Red Army across ice bound fronts with heavy casualties and aerial actions. Finnish and British officials note continued aid to Finland as Chamberlain cites value and world admiration for Finnish successes.
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Red Army
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Karelian
London
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House of Commons Today
Woods Denies Hobbs Charge In WPA Job Offer Case
Odell Woods an employee at the Earl Long headquarters denied L L Hobbs West Monroe claim that Hobbs was offered a WPA job for supporting Earl Long. Woods provided a signed statement from L W Hobbs alleging L L Hobbs would receive 106 dollars from the Jones headquarters for making the charge.
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WPA
Earl Long
Odell Woods
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Woods
L. W. Hobbs
Jones
Sam Jones
Monroe
James A. Noe
Earl K. Long
Odel Woods
Two Die in Orleans Traffic Accidents
New Orleans reports two fatalities from traffic crashes. John Frank Durand, 28, died after a head on crash on highway 9 east of the city, injuring five. Madeline Oubre Wicknair, 54, died after a car in Audubon park struck a tree, with five others injured Tuesday.
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New Orleans
John Frank Durand
Highway 9
Madeline Oubre Wicknair
Audubon Park
Caldwell 10 Goes 10 Trial Next Monday
George Caldwell former LSU building superintendent is to stand trial in federal court Monday on tax evasion charges totaling 14512.72 for 1935 to 1938. He pleaded innocent at yesterday's arraignment and moved for transfer with four Baton Rouge indictments alleging kickbacks and WPA material diversion.
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New Orleans
George Caldwell
Louisiana State University
Caldwell
Baton Rouge
Frank Costello
New York
Costello
January Brisk Yet Below December In Commerce
Washington reports January business remained brisk though below December’s peak. The Federal Reserve index fell from 128 to 120, yet was the highest January reading on record. Hopkins notes lower new business slowed primary manufacturing, while freight traffic rose and exports expanded. retail sales also gained.
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Washington
Hopkins
Federal Reserve Board
House Group OKays Hulls Trade Plans
The House Ways and Means Committee approved Secretary Hulls reciprocal trade program for three more years along party lines. The vote signals likely House passage with Disney’s anti tax amendment failing and Boland predicting final approval after party whip count.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Hull
Boland
Pennsylvania
Disney
Oklahoma
The
Oklahoman
Jealousy Defense in Murder Trial of Dr. Carey
Los Angeles jurors hear defense lawyer Jerry Giesler claim jealousy and a custody dispute sparked murder charges against Dr. George K. Carey in the death of his wife Doris. He argues Frances Hanbury’s accusation stemmed from resentment over Dr. Dazey’s prior affection and custody fights. First witnesses testifying today include Roeland Seal who saw Carey carrying his wife’s limp body.
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Los Angeles
Jerry Giesler
George K. Carey
Doris
Giesler
Frances Hanbury
Santa Monica
Dazey
Odd Items In The News From Across The Nation
A compilation of oddities and local color from small towns. Incidents include a dead horse injuring a farmer in Indiana, a birthday spree with sisters delivering babies in the same house, a Kansas landlord ejecting a nonworking tenant, police gossip advice in Salt Lake City, a boy Scout hopeful knotting himself to a chair, and a fire chief missing court due to a real fire.
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Salt Lake City
A. Heiman
Sadie
Police Mutual Aid
Rummel Calls for Honest Rule in Louisiana Government
Archbishop Joseph Francis Rummel in New Orleans urged Catholics to pray for honest governance in Louisiana. He condemned eight months of public scandals, asked for virtue from officials, and urged atonement for crimes, slanders, and unrest while noting carnival aid to the needy and job support from carnival preparations.
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New Orleans
Joseph Francis Rummel
Seatem
Louisiana
Bea
Jeanerette Paper Publisher Vernon Brown Dies
Vernon Brown co owner of the Jeanerette Progress died at a local hospital in Jeanerette Louisiana. He was a native of Kennett Missouri and partnered with his brother in publishing the paper. Funeral services are set for Friday at 3 p.m. at the Jeanerette Methodist Church with interment in Jeanerette Cemetery. Survivors include his parents and two brothers Everett and Zeman Brown.
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C. Vernon Brown
Jeanerette Progress
A.m
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Kennett
Dunkilin County
Jeanerette
Cape Girardeau
Kennett, Mo
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Jeanerette Cemetery
Everett
Zeman Brown
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Jones and Smith Spar Over Louisiana Gubernatorial Race
In Louisiana, Gerald L. K. Smith, who spoke at Macy P. Lara’s 1905 funeral oration, claimed he would join the gubernatorial campaign stump but did not indicate a side. Gov. Berl Long, defending Huey’s legacy amid scandals, faced a second primary challenge from attorney Sam Jones of Lake Charles. Smith, a Share-Our-Wealth organizer, issued posters about entering the policy fray but avoided declaring support for Jones or Long.
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Gerald L. K. Smith
Macy P. Lara
Louwisna
Berl K. Long Huey
Long
Attourney Sam Jones
Lake Charis
Smith
Huey
Abe
Jones
Headquarters
Thug sought as Boston area police chase The Black Ace Spade
Boston area police intensify hunt for a assailant issuing threatening notes and attacks under the nicknames The Black Ace and The Black Spade. Abduction of Walter Hawes in Medford followed by blows with a revolver butt prompts warnings to officials including Everett mayor Frank Lewis and Police Commissioner Timilty. Other reports tie similar notes to Malden and Everett incidents, with youths and a hoax noted by investigators.
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Medford
Mass
Greater Boston
Walter Hawes
Arlington
North Reading
Hawes
Malden
Samuel H. Silverstein
Everett
Frank Lewis
Joseph Timilty
Boston
Henry Minchel
Robert McKay
WPA warns workers voting free of retaliation in Louisiana
James M. Crutcher WPA administrator sends letters to about 57000 workers reiterating political activity rules. He states employees may vote as they please in the February 1 Democratic gubernatorial primary without fear of reprisal and outlines Standard employee conduct on and off the job.
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New Orleans
United States
Lewisiana
WPA
James MH. Crutcher
Siewlae
Ooe
Louiatens
OF C. Adopts 1940 Program for Monroe Twin Cities
The Monroe and West Monroe Chamber approve a joint 1940 program and budget at a Virginia offices meeting. A. O. Evans leads the program scope including Selman airport improvements and industrial recruitment. Harry Frazer outlines a $13,800 budget rise to fund Monroe Traffic Bureau support and expanded advertising.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Monroe
West Monroe
Virginia
Twin Cities
A. O. Evans
Harry Frazer
IMA
Selman Airport
Ouachita Parish
D. le Bornman
Frazer
Monroe Traffic Bureau
Orleans lad saves boy then drowns
In New Orleans a 15 year old Joseph Schuler saved 9 year old Norman Trentecosta from drowning in the industrial canal yesterday. The raft broke, throwing four others into the water. Trentecosta and Schuler were pulled onto a log, but Schuler, exhausted, slipped back into the canal and drowned.
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Joseph ¥. Schuler
Norman Trentecosta
Trentecosta
Schuler
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