08 Jan 1926
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1926
Page
1
A narrator learns of a dangerous scheme after Lillian assigns tasks to locate a missing father and guard Hugh. Tension rises as operatives are arranged, a rival stepmother looms, and a wary plan unfolds to keep Hugh and the household safe while mysteries deepen.
Dr. G W Martin and Frank T Martin, brother of Sheriff Wade O Martin, were indicted by a federal grand jury in Opelousas for conspiring to defraud the government through a fraudulent homestead entry. They pleaded not guilty and were released on bail of 3900 dollars as their trial date at the Opelousas federal court was set.
London January meeting minutes indicate that a British entrant may fail tests for the upcoming competition. The jet or propeller design, including the Napier III model, is under review as officials assess feasibility and readiness amid delays and limited production time.
Near Electrocution Day the man known as the electrocutioner for a Sulphur Springs banker murder last June seeks adjusted compensation for wartime service. The request, filed yesterday, follows Governor Terral's decision not to interfere with the sentence. Clark lists his wife Iona Clark of Catoosa Oklahoma as beneficiary, with American Legion officials signaling strong support.
Mrs. Stout and L M Stout headline a central case with Governor OL Ter al involved in seeking to alter a death sentence. The message notes a sentence reduction or commutation as the aim of petition and legal action surrounding the compensation law and military service context.
The Union Gravel company accelerates development three miles west of West Monroe with a $60,000 capitalization. Stockholders include George Wize of Monroe George K Force of Baton Rouge and J F Head of West Monroe. A W P railroad right of way is surveyed for sidetracks to load output while an artesian well reaches about 50 feet to supply washing of sand and gravel. The region hosts several gravel operations and expected daily carloads rise as expansion proceeds in weeks ahead.
The house committee investigating foreign monopolies interrupted its hearings to clear up a mix-up over communications cited in a Washington Post story. The article claimed secret talks between the state department and foreign governments showed a department attempting to protect American consumers. A letter denying the claim was issued after some dissent.
The advertisement promotes new stock including twenty dozen pairs of bloomers in pastel colors at 48c, bright colored bloomers at 1.25, princess slips at 2.48, Jersey and Rayon Silk petticoats in rich colors, Rayon Silk vests in peach pink and orchid, girls bath robes 1.98, blanket bath robes at 2.98, and baby blankets in pink and blue with limited quantities.
New Orleans report states all tobacco cigars cigarettes snuff manufacturers and leaf dealers must file stock inventories as of January 1 with the federal government. Filing opened January 2 with penalties for noncompliance. Collector D Lines via James O Connor Sr leads the tobacco squad to verify stocks in Orleans lower river parishes and other cities including Shreveport.
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