Alabama jail holds suspect in Hines shooting case
Lester Bouyer, 58, confessed to shooting Jack Hines and wounding Miss Beatrice Clark after identification by Hines' companion in Eufaula. He was held at Kilby Prison for safekeeping. officers said a photo ID by the victim led to the arrest.
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Montgomery
Ala
Lester Beuver
F E. P. Smith
E. Tranam
Jack Hines
Eufaula
Hines
Beatrice Wark
Kilby
Business Man of Shreveport Found Dead at His Home
Corman Pinson, about 36, vice president and treasurer of the Member Supply Company, was found dead at his home in Shreveport after a servant heard a gunshot. The body lay on the floor with a bullet wound and a pistol nearby. Pinson had been away in Colorado.
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Usiness
Shreveport
Associated Press
Corman Pinson
Ason
Piison
Colorado
Mson
Abbott
Carruthers
Roanoke
Anti-Long Leader in Louisiana Legislature Dies
Representative Dan W. Ashford of Tangipahara parish died at his St Joseph home. Funeral planned for Thursday in Natchez Mississippi. Ashford was a noted anti Long leader in the Louisiana legislature.
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ST. Joseph
Associated Press
Shreveport
Dan W. Ashford
Tens Parish
St.oseph
Harvey S. Bogan
Caddo
Natchez
Miss
Ashford
Two Mill Road Tax Rejected by Large Majority
Taxpayers of the parish re voted the 2 mill road tax for highway maintenance by a large majority. In nineteen precincts 182 votes were for and three against. Property valuation for the measure was 2 102 928. CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX.
Ward One road bond vote set for August
At Ouachita parish Police Jury meeting an August 20 election was called for a 250000 bond issue in sub road district No 3 Ward One to pave Island road. The group will seek a state highway commission copy to connect Sterlington road to the Morehouse line and link Dixie Overland to Chauvin bridge. A two mill road maintenance tax was approved yesterday with 803 votes for and nine against on a $2398142.11 valuation.
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Ouachita Parish
State Highway Commission
Sterlington Road
Sterlington
Morehouse Parish
Dixie-Overland
Chauvin Bridge
Teenager admits murder of hitchhiking victim for cash
James Carruthers 19 of Knoxville confessed to killing E. H. Abbott 65 of Newark City after Abbott gave him a lift. The motive listed was robbery of 12.50 and a watch. A special grand jury was called in Roanoke to consider a murder indictment with trial set if true bill is returned.
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Ly Associated Press
Roanoke
James
Carruthers
Knoxville
Tenn
E. H. Abbott
Newark City
Commonwealth
R. Kent Piller
Abbott
Havng
Robery
Spill
Carruthrs
Legal Recall Vote Questioned In West Carroll Parish
West Carroll Parish recall election faces court challenge after anti Long leaders allege polls closed at 6 p m rather than 7 p m potentially altering the outcome Representative D F Edwards held by 27 votes on unofficial returns Court of Appeals ruling cited by Edwards backers as not applying to legislators. If courts fail to act opponents plan to raise the issue in the next legislative session.
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New Orleans
West Carroll Parish
D. F. Edwards
Edwards
Huey P. Long
Court of Appeals
West Carroll
Edwards weighs challenge to recall election grounds
Oak Grove Louisiana July 17 Representative Edwards said he had not decided whether to contest the recall election on grounds the polls closed early or on other grounds. He would decide in a few days. He accused Governor Long and his forces of every effort to defeat him. Earl Long spent several days in the parish as did Robert H. Brothers now living in Baton Rouge.
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Oak Grove
Edwards
Edwards Loses by 27 Votes in New Orleans Race
In New Orleans on July 17, Edwards narrowly trails by 27 votes in a local contest. The close result triggers recounts and appeals as candidates await final tallies.
Ship Batao Sinkings Leave 41 Missing in Chile Storm
In Valparaiso the Chilean Transport Batao sank after a violent storm. Forty one officers and crew are missing. two were saved. Rescue boats Flora Antarctica and Imperial recovered some bodies and personnel. The ship, built in 1928 in Germany, measured 222 feet and could reach ten knots.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Batao
Imperial
Enrique Aranda
Ernst Hemsoth
Emden
Germany
Senator Ransdell to Speak at Folk School Today
Senator Joseph F. E. Ransdell will be the principal speaker at the Rayville Folk school this afternoon. He will discuss Agricultural Possibilities at 4 45 o clock in the high school auditorium. The event draws a large crowd from Richland and nearby parishes.
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Joseph FE. Ransdell
Rayville
Richland
Ransdell
South
Harry D. Wilson
Tom Greene Wins Steamboat Race on Ohio River
In Cincinnati yesterday the packet Tom Greene defeated the Betsy Ann by ten feet over a five mile course to New Richmond, Ohio. Tom Greene, 25, led his namesake vessel as crowds of 10,000 cheered from riverbanks and boats, with Frederick Way Jr. commanding the Betsy Ann. The Tom Greene claimed a golden antler trophy and a loving cup from New Richmond merchants.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Tom Greene
New Richmond
Ohio
Frederick Way, Jr
Mississippi River
Green Lines
Christopher Greene
Poincare Secures Victory on Debt Accord Ratification
Paris July 17 Premier Raymond Poincare won a decisive two-fold victory in the chamber of deputies over the debt accords with America and Great Britain. A confidence vote failed by 264 to 289 and Bouillon withdrew his postponement motion after Briand’s eloquent speech praising allied aid and recalling U.S. support in wartime.
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Associated Press
Paris
Raymond Poincare
Chamber of Deputies
America
Aristide Briand
M. Frantin Bouillon
M. Briand
M. Franklin Bouillon
Hambones Meditations by J. P. Alley
A fragment notes Hambones Meditations by J. P. Alley with slang lines about a Rockin cheer and a collector, hinting at a near run in. The wording suggests a casual, oral style and diaspora language in a short note or item.
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Hambones Meditations
J. P. Alley
River Floods Prompt 24 Hour Stage Risk
A 24 hour river stage reading signals rising flood risk as water levels increase. Local officials monitor gauges and issue advisories for nearby communities and roads likely to be affected.
China replies to Soviet note with three key points
China states three salient points in reply to the Soviet note, asserts seizure justification, and reports 15 000 Manchurian troops mobilized within 48 hours.
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China
Chinese Troops Move North as Moscow Ultimatum Delayed
News from Mukden reports 20,000 Chinese troops advancing northward with details sparse. Nanking sends a three point reply to Moscow offering to discuss Manchuria, demand the release of Chinese prisoners in Russia, and protection for Chinese nationals. Then the government notes troops at strategic points.
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Peiping
China
Mukden
Manchuria
Shihtao
Nanking
Russia
Moscow
Editors Held In Contempt Of Court In Cleveland
Cleveland Press editor Lotis B. Seltzer and chief editorial writer Carlton K. Matson were held in contempt by Judge Frederick F. Walther and sentenced to 80 days in jail with fines of 500 dollars each. A later stay of execution was granted by Judge Willis Vickery. The dispute involved an injunction on Thistledown race track betting and the paper accused the judge of being duped by racing interests.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Lotis B. Seltzer
Cleveland Press
Carlton K. Matson
Appreate
Willis Vickery
Common Pleas
Jude Frederick FP. Walther
Louis B. Seltzer
Frederick F. Walther
Walther
Thistledown
BE. J. Hanratty
Prohibition Aide Jackson Sued by Wife for Separation
C DPD. Jackson, prohibition administrator for the New Orleans district, is sued by his wife for separation alleging cruelty and threats against her life.
Orleans Labor Weighs Allied Strike Support
In New Orleans union leaders prepare to gauge public opinion on a possible general sympathetic strike amid a two week streetcar stoppage. An open mass meeting is planned to decide labor action as the Citizens Committee reports to city officials on attempts to end the feud with New Orleans Public Service and the Carmen's union.
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New Orleans
William Ruth
People Labor
Citizens Advisory Committee
New Orleans Public Service, Inc
Citizens Committee
City Commission Council
Prominent Alexandrian Dies Suddenly at Home
George Raver aged 65, a prominent Alexandria figure and former Weil Brothers and Bauer merchant, died suddenly at his home. Born in Plaquemine Parish, he spent over twenty years in the mercantile business in Alexandria before retiring in 1920.
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Alexandria
George Raver
Plaquemine Parish
Weil Brothers and Bauer
William Fox In Critical Condition After Accident
Dr. William M. Post said William Fox is in critical condition following injuries from a car crash at Nassau County Hospital. Fox suffers brain hemorrhage, facial trauma, and possible skull fracture. Senator Caraway said George W. Wickersham has sacrificed usefulness as Hoover commission chair after a letter read to governors in New London.
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Washington
Caraway
Arkansas
George W. Wickersham
Hoover Law Enforcement Commission
New London
Conn
Banks Close Surging in Southwest Florida Failures
In a two week wave, 22 banks in Florida have failed as Citizens Bank and Trust Tampa along with nine subsidiaries shut doors. The closures hit Tampa area lenders including Franklin Bank Lafayette Bank American State Bank and Bank of Ybor City plus others in Plant City Bradenton and Mulberry with more failures noted in Jacksonville Deland Miami Daytona Beach and Sanford.
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Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Tampa
Franklin Bank
Lafayette Bank
American State Bank
Citizens Nebraska Avenue Bank
Tama
Bank of Ybor City Stathority
Bank of Plant City
Plant City
Bradenton Bank and ‘Trust Company
Bradenton
Pires
National Bank and Trust Company Saresets
Kret State
Bank of
Mulberry
Ellenton
Bank failures hit Tampa area as Citizens Bank remains in state hands
The Citi zens Bank and Trust company and nine other branch banks failed to open in Florida on July 17. In Tampa four depositories were involved and notices posted at Citizens Bank indicated it was under state examination. Banks listed as erected included the Bank of Arbor City, Lafayette Bank, Citizens Nebraska Avenue Bank, Franklin Bank, and the Bank of Plant City.
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Tampa
Fila
Florida
Citizens Bank and Trust Company of
Fla
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Citizens Bank
Bank of
Arbor City
Lafayette Bank
Citizens Nebraska Avenue Bank
Franklin Bank
Bank of Plant City
Bradentown Bank
Uncle Pom romance serial launches next Monday
May and December prompt romantic questions as Pomeroy Penfold, a wealthy widower, is told he is loved by a nobleman’s daughter. Two young suitors vie for the hand amid a vivid tale of romance and intrigue unfolding in The News Star.
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Pomeroy Penfold
Uncle Pom
News-Star
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