17 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1936
Page
1
Police traced a fugitive youth in the northern county after a fatal shooting of a father. Detective Lieutenant Dentith said the man was a strict disciplinarian with long standing father son disputes. the mother contested that claim. Neighbors and Toontas family heard the shot. he died from chest and arm wounds after reaching the hospital.
Monroe and surrounding areas report a dramatic recovery after using Gly-Glas herbal remedy. The treatment reportedly cured rheumatism stomach disorder and dizzy spells, turning a once miserable patient into a functional worker.
Mr J C Telano of Monroe Louisiana reports long battles with rheumatism stomach and nerve troubles improved after using Gly-Cas. He credits the medicine with relief of pain better digestion elimination of dizzy spells and sound sleep. Gly-Cas sold by Phoenix Drug Co Monroe and other chemists at 1.00 a box or 6 for 5.110 postage paid.
Roy D Chapin Sr longtime Detroit business leader and former president of Hudson Motor Car Company died leaving a widow Agnes Tiedeman Chapin three sons Roy John Daniel and Chapin three daughters Joan Sarah Ann and Marian a brother Cornelius K Chapin and a sister Mrs James O Murfin Funeral plans were not announced today.
Chicago police gain first tangible lead in the McGurn murder case as an abandoned near northside car holds two keys and a possible safe deposit key ring. threats to McGurn widow prompt protection and revive the Blond Alibi link to the St Valentine’s Day massacre.
A Roman anecdote claims Emperor Heliogabalus hosted meals featuring combs of roosters as a prized delicacy, illustrating extravagant excess in the imperial court.
A northeast Louisiana Veterans of Foreign Wars party led by C. A. Hunt and Law rence Himel returned Sunday after attending a Baton Rouge banquet honoring Governor James A. Noe. Commander Hunt said it was the largest VFW gathering in Louisiana with about 250 veterans present and a program of speeches and a floor show.
Two Soviet physicians from Gorkin Russia introduced a cod liver oil based paste that heals surface wounds. The paste blends cod liver oil petrolatum a vitamin preparation and Japanese wax to treat fresh wounds ulcers burns frost bite and amputee stumps. Journalism notes vitamin D promotes granulations epithelial repair and reduces pus producing bacteria in 263 cases.
Alexander Pantages wealthy theater owner and former Klondike veteran was found dead in his Los Angeles home at age 64. Death appears from heart failure. He built a western theater network, sold to RKO in 1929, and led an independent circuit in 1933. Born on a Greek island, he once worked in Cairo.
Rev S M Adams, longtime pastor in Arkansas, arrived in Monroe on Sunday due to the serious illness of his grandson James Edward Adams who underwent an operation at St Francis sanitarium last week. The condition of the lady was still serious Monday, causing family concern. Ninety thousand Chinese youths train as soldiers and scouts in 1,028 troops across the country, two decades after their introduction.
Congress rushes action on the neutrality measure as House debates trims back provisions to speed a vote while Senate handles the independent offices appropriation bill. The dispute features Frazier-Lemke refinancing plans for 3 billion and a 500 million farm subsidy bill awaiting action with taxes and relief spending on deck.
In a similar accident in California last year Willson faced a manslaughter charge. Albert Miller 23 of Meridian Mississippi driver of the truck was booked under a state act for improper parking on the highway. James Halbert of New Orleans charged with Miller for parking near Miller’s truck to shine headlights on the injured vehicle.
A man was found shot in the head and neck with kerosene poured over his body and flames set. Investigators noted bright lights and speeding away in a car leaving five gallons of kerosene and tracks showing the car backed off the road then returned toward Youngstown. An unrelated sea mountain near Honolulu and San Francisco is described at 8,000 feet.
A reader from McAdenville, N C shares that Black-Draught relieves biliousness and constipation. He notes a mantel full box, and says the vegetable laxative quickly relieves dullness and headache and keeps him active in business. It is sold in 25 cent packages of 25 doses.
The Supreme Court ruled there is no constitutional ban on how the Tennessee Valley Authority may dispose of electricity its surplus power. Justice Brandeis with four others dissented, warning against government overreach into generation and sale. In New York, power stocks surged on the TVA ruling but gains faded as the opinion text continued.
The Monroe district Methodist missionary rally will be at First Methodist Church of West Monroe on February 2 starting at 10 a.m. Speakers include Dr. J. F. Rawls of Nashville and Dr. William H. Wallace Jr. of New Orleans with sessions on mission work and church education. Luncheon will be served. Rev. H. L. Johns organizes arrangements for a large turnout.
In Zarkan Lower Egypt two contestants Mile Khadra Mohammed Abdelal and her sister in law argued during a beauty contest. They spoke harshly about each other leading to a violent fight in which Mile Khadra lost an eye and her rival lost her beauty.
Modesto Trujillo admitted guilt to the murder of Carl N. Taylor, a magazine writer, and was sentenced by Judge Fred E. Wilson in Albuquerque to 99 to 100 years in the state penitentiary.
President Roosevelt becomes a grandfather for the sixth time as Mrs James Roosevelt wife of his eldest son gives birth to an eight pound daughter. Both mother and child are reported well. The Cushing and Roosevelt families trace lineage through Betty Cushing and Elliott Roosevelt among others.
Police say Sawaya attacked his wife in the kitchen then fled to a driveway where the hatchet was hidden under the house. Detectives and a district attorney’s staff questioned him but he gave evasive incoherent answers. The bloody kitchen scene showed a fierce struggle.
A man allegedly struck his wife twice with a hatchet as she fled from the driveway. She ran to the sidewalk and then into the front yard where he reportedly struck her about six more times, witnesses said. Mrs. Sawaya collapsed face down as blood streamed from scalp wounds. The Home-Makers club of Atlanta meets in an altered, abandoned street car to suit club needs.
Soothing Blue Star Ointment melts on the skin sending medicines into pores to cure itch rash eczema foot itch ringworm and more. Money back on the first jar if relief is not achieved.
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