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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1929
Page
1
A man was found dead on railroad tracks identified by a fishing license in his pocket. Police have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
Police say Fer nand Preuss a World War veteran shot three men dead wounded three others then died by leaping in front of a train near a Chicago area home. He allegedly attacked neighbors after a three week debauch before a highway patrol and detectives investigated the chaotic scene.
Bunker Hill June report says Mrs. Mary Williams, 58, was killed by her husband Fred Wills after a quarrel over 45 cents. The incident followed an attempt to obtain the sale price for three boxes of strawberries.
Ohio June 1. Mrs Anna Szeman faces probe after fatal stabbing of Mrs Dor Snyder during a struggle. Prosecutor Jerrick says Szeman claimed self defense amid alleged threats. Investigators unclear if servant acted on employer’s orders or personal intent.
Police investigate a murder plot involving a 71 year old woman and two suspects in Macon. Officers say the case centers on an insurance scheme connected to a local house and run by a man named Powers, with a youth involved. Further details come from Page Six.
Developers plan a fireproof two story building on the North Second Street corner near Washington by M Simon and partners. The L shaped lot fronts 109 feet on North Second and 150 on Washington, totaling about 40 000 dollars in cost with two stores planned and a rear access alley. Tenants will be secured for the corner property to support new commerce in the area.
The Ouachita Parish High School class of 1929 held graduation exercises at the Saenger Theatre with a crowded audience and floral decorations. The program featured a glee club, speeches, a valedictory on development, and tributes to teachers and family sacrifices.
Ten people die in Texas floods after heavy rains. A levee break inundates 10 000 acres causing flooded streets, blocked roads, and halted shipping. Houston and Beaumont districts suffer major damage as waters rise, with several drowning incidents and widespread business losses.
Death toll from four days of blistering heat in the north Atlantic states nears fifty with nineteen fatalities and three drownings. In New York City area temps crest to record highs as upstate areas report deaths and drownings in Paterson Newark and Providence. Boston and New England show relief as temperatures fall and more fatalities are reported.
Special to The News-Star. Winnsboro June 1. The first cotton bloom of the season in Franklin parish was being exhibited here today by J. M. Parker, planter of ward four. He picked the bloom at his Greon Ridge farm yesterday. Parker, a leading local planter, last year picked the first bale of cotton in Franklin but failed to win the premium due to ginning delays.
London June 1 official bulletin says King George's condition is satisfactory but progress will be tedious. Doctors note the abscess follows its normal tedious course and advise delaying the June 16 thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey. The king will likely spend his sixty fourth birthday in bed with little chance of rising.
The city high school class of 1929 will hold baccalaureate exercises Sunday at the First Methodist church. Rev. M. S. Monk will deliver a sermon titled Life's Supreme Task, with choir musical numbers. Commencement follows Friday at the city high school auditorium. the public is invited.
London reports the Liberal Party holds key after Labor's win in the British elections. Baldwin may attempt to form a government with Liberal support or resign if defeated. The tally shows Labor 288 Conservative 250 Liberal 53 Others 7.
The Commercial Transportation Company of Louisiana plans a $200000 charter filing to form a holding company. Fred Stovall is president with A G Treadgold as vice president and M S Biedenhamn as secretary treasurer. Four 600 ton steel merchandise barges from Drave Contracting of Pittsburgh will cost $71000 and be delivered in 30 to 60 days to operate between Monroe and New Orleans for carbon black and merchandise shipments.
North Louisiana Tick Eradication association held a meeting in Ruston to push statewide tick control under federal supervision at public expense. A unanimous resolution denied any no fence law ties, and a joint drafting committee was formed with peers from Southwest and Central Louisiana groups to submit a bill in 1930. Public sentiment across parishes shows rapid support for early eradication.
A nolle prosse to J. H. Mann was entered in district court as to the prominent oil figure, with the remaining defendants—George Lambert, Olivier Welch, Carlos Welch, Oscar Smith and John Carter—set for trial June 28. The dismissal followed a joint inquiry with Imperial Oil and Gas Products company counsel, noting lack of evidence to convict Mann while continuing against the others.
Atlanta June 1 4 Associated Press reports Louisiana commissioner Mr Wilson urged corn farmers to persuade senators and representatives in Washington to include cotton jute vegetables and vegetable oils in the next tariff schedule. He warned coconut oil competition and free Philippine duty threatens U S agriculture and suggested a tariff on jute could shift 3 000 000 bales of cotton consumption to imports.
Washington June 1 Democrats on the senate finance committee voted unanimously for public hearings during consideration of the house tariff bill. Senator Simmons of North Carolina urged a final vote late in October to allow for a conference before the regular session. Republicans favor closed hearings and will push for action June 11 unless Senator Lafollette's resolution for public hearings passes.
Prescott Arkansas June 24 19 unknown Governor T O McRae formerly of Arkansas is seriously ill for four months and not expected to live more than 24 hours according to his physician Dr S J Mestert. He is 76 years old.
Archbishop Ruiz, head of the Mexican bishops conference, was named apostolic delegate to Mexico in a move toward reestablishing the Catholic Church there. The step signals Holy See approval amid long standing church state tensions, with Ruiz noting services reopening as the main goal.
Sanford Florida June 1 Two children were hospitalized from injuries after a speedboat ran over them in the surf. Jane Cochran nine had her foot amputated from severe mangling and a 11 year old girl named Clause suffered gashes.
A casual greeting introduces a person named Banny who is said to be coming in. The text suggests unfamiliarity with the individual but promises her arrival in the near future.
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