20 Jul 1929
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1929
Page
1
reports say Soviet boats are observed near the boundary as a high tension incident unfolds. An unnamed observer notes long range patrols near the Manekotan border and the presence of ships near coastal cities.
Japanese and Chinese dispatches describe tension over Soviet troop movements near Manchuria. Nationalist government in Nanking plans to sever diplomatic links with Russia while French authorities confirm border incursions. British efforts for peace are noted as the page continues.
Henderson Montgomery of Washington Louisiana was instantly killed at 5 a.m. when an automobile he rode in was struck by a Texas and Pacific freight train near the Southern Pacific passenger station in the town of Washington. His brothers Willie and Laney Montgomery were injured lightly and escaped.
Captain Ross G. Hoyt resumes the New York to Nome, Alaska flight after a forced landing at Vanderhoff due to fuel shortage from head winds. He departed Mitchel Field at 2:38 p.m. EDT aiming for an 8,640 mile round trip in under 76 hours. the interruption halted an Edmonton to White Horse leg.
Harvey C Couch president of Louisiana Power and Light arrived in Monroe from New Orleans by Missouri Pacific. He met with Mayor Arnold Bernstein at City Hall and then left for New York on the Central train. Couch expects an announcement soon about a proposed new chemical plant in the area. He headed a committee that urged Governor Long to pledge no occupational taxes during his administration.
The Folk School of Richland parish ended with attendance over 1 500 and about 2 000 at the closing program. Judge Camille Kelley of the Memphis juvenile court spoke on Profession of Motherhood and Home and the Community. A Baton Rouge standard band concert and a parish history masque concluded the event with emphasis on women’s roles.
A taxi driver tells investigators he killed a woman after describing a hex and threatening to harm his daughter. He asserts self defense and cites supernatural influence in the incident. Authorities review his statements for accuracy and motive.
Eugene Burgess 53 and his wife are jailed after confessing to killing 75 year old Mrs Etta Fairchilds at a Kalamazoo home. They claimed witchcraft and spells justified the murder and tied cement blocks to the body before sinking it in a well. Burgess said it was life versus theirs. His son and daughter were detained with incomplete details.
Alexandria July 20 Tears filled 10 year old John Seiper's eyes when he read his mother's pleas to come home. He had run away and rode a box car to McGehee Arkansas 196 miles from Alexandria before deciding to walk back. A stranger, S W Fullington a former Alexandrian, found him near Tallulah Louisiana and helped him reach Monroe then a train brought him home.
Illinois Central will open bids Monday July 22 in Chicago for a new passenger station. A. F. Blaess will supervise construction with many contractors submitting figures. If work starts by August, completion and use are targeted for January 1 next year. The $100,000 structure will be near Five Points, opposite Seventh Street, rotated slightly toward the east and south. Monroe has waited years for the station’s return, and awarding the contract will be welcomed locally.
Louisiana Gas and Fuel corporation signs a five year lease with Bernhardt Realty for the entire seventh floor of the Bernhardt building in Monroe. Forty- six offices total planned with 26 on the seventh floor and 15 on the third floor to be readied. Company to bring over 100 employees from Bastrop with families, boosting Monroe’s population.
City council let two drainage contracts after a special meeting with 13 bids. Concrete work for a 4 West Monroe project goes to Soman at about 510,000. A ditch outlet contract to Midland Construction Co of Clarksdale, Mississippi, pays 184 4 cents per cubic yard and runs roughly 5,000 dollars. The plan includes filling open ditch near Crosby Street with a cement cover and building a drainage ditch from Crosby to Black Bayou, removing about 25 000 cubic yards of dirt. The completed project aims to improve city drainage and relieve flooding.
London reports the United States seeks a pacific settlement between Russia and China under the Kellogg anti war pact. No confirmed hostilities yet though Russians allegedly captured Pogranichnaya and Manchuk, with Moscow denying a clash.
Spencer White, 22, described as a servant, was detained in the Colfax area after an attack on Mrs. Stroud near her home. A torn cloth from the suspect’s clothing and a feather were found. neighbors aided as a posse led by Sheriff H. Perkins arrested White at night.
Van Lear Leary and Niam Currey Sanders left Shreveport in a Ryan monoplane for a four day endurance flight. They logged a 72 hour mark at 1 30 o'clock in the evening as supporters reported the motor was in good condition after the long grind. Leary recovered from airsickness by Saturday morning, and the crew received fuel oil and provisions midflight. A relief fund for the pilots was started by Cem S Clarke, Shreveport's flying postmaster.
Police Commissioner Whee warns visitors to steer clear of night spots tied to John Vegs Diamond and Charles Entatta after a double shooting at the Hotey Toteay club. The Broadway district crackdown followed a raid on more than a dozen dens, with liquor seizures and price hikes reported.
Jackson Miss July 20 Adjutant General T F Ford of Gloster in the Mississippi department United Confederate Veterans died suddenly at his home in Gloster Friday Telegram received by General T L McGehee state commander said Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon McGehee who is visiting a daughter in Arkansas was being notified by wire Ford assumed the position when McGehee became state commander
In New Orleans on July 20 a pair of masked robbers entered the Joka Iron Works office on South Banks and Perch Street and looted the cash drawer and payroll funds, escaping under a table while the other thief blocked the exit. One thief wore eye coverings. the other was unmasked. The plant had just paid workers and the raid aimed at payroll sums. Local authorities investigated the bold daytime heist.
Adjutant General J. Mo Halretan said the Mississippi national guard will stage a large event on August 10 with a governor's practice and general inspection of the entry. Twenty-two tons of ammunition will be fired at targets from two to five miles by the 4S MM guns as part of the summer entertainment. Governor Theo Bilho and his staff of 75 Rolondix will attend.
Ruth Deymond of Baton Rouge defeats Hazel Martelle of Hartford 1 up in the final to capture the women’s invitation golf title at the Westchester-Biltmore club. Also notes a Briand-Stimson China Manchuria dispatch and a missing boat recovered near Rye with all aboard safe.
Two men and one woman appear in Uncle Pom a romance thriller by Henry C. Rowland. The News-Star announces the new serial starts next Monday with the famed novelist’s vivid style and action. Subscribers urged to renew or place an order now.
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