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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1928

Page

8

Opening of Lincoln Parish Sanitarium Attracts Attention

Miss Pope, a trained nurse from Chicago, praised the new Lincoln sanitarium in Ruston, noting the board’s fortune in securing her as manager. The project aims to serve local citizens and reflects growing interest in regional health facilities amid broader national reforms.

Ruston Natchitoches Hospital St Miss Pope Rey Hospitsl Chicago Yestiona B. Water Sandboard Considi Pope Beny Aston Lincoln Lincoln Parish

Utilities Retard City Ownership Says Opinion Letter

An Associated Press report from June 2 notes a letter to Deming Ice and Electric manager claiming power utilities slowed municipal ownership nationwide. George E. Lewis testified in FTC hearings, detailing the industry's early public relations push and its claimed defense against government ownership advances.

Associated Press Washington Federal Trade Commission George E Lewis Rocky Mountain Public Utilities Information Committee K. W. Kissick Dening Ice and Electric Company Deming New Mexico

Wealthy Woman Defies Court Over Hyde Park Mansion

In a seventeen room Hyde Park mansion Mrs. Katherine Routledge, noted explorer and society figure, defies a high court order sequestering her property over unpaid warehouse charges tied to her separation from her husband. She calls it a protest for women and claims authorities threaten forcible entry. Government agents pursue indictments against several men linked to the case.

Associated Press London Hyde Park Katherine Routledge Scoresby Routledge Tam

Former Solon Indicted With Six Others in Mail Robbery

Chicago June 2 Charles B Wharton once a congressman and former assistant state’s attorney is indicted with six others on charges of robbing the United States mails. The federal grand jury returned the indictment arising from a $193,000 train robbery at Evergreen.

Chicago Charles 8. Wharton United States Evergreen

Defeat of Mukden Troops Reported Near Peking

Reports from Peking say Mukden forces of the northern alliance were defeated at Liukho, 35 miles south of Peking, with about 4000 casualties. Northern leader Chang Tso Lin postponed departure to Manchuria and ordered General Chang Tsung Chang to halt nationalist advances.

Associated Press Peking Mukden Northern Alliance Liukho Shansi Chihli Shantung Chang Tso-Lin Manchuria Chang Tsung Chang

Automobile Repairs and Radiator Services Ad in Monroe

Advertising copy touts automotive repair and radiator services by United Motors Service. It mentions repairing or replacing fenders doors radiators and tops, with contact at 410 Walnut St Monroe Louisiana and phone 132. The sign is credited to Big Radiator and J. G. Bell.

United Motors Service Harrison Walnut St Monroe J. G. Bell

Custody Battle in Chicago Over Shirley Bachall

Mrs. Samuel Bachall argues in court that Ses Bloch is unfit to guard Shirley, alleging personal crisis tendencies and asserting her granddaughter should remain with her as guardian.

Samuel Bachall Ses Bloch Shirley Chicago Bachall Bloch

Memphis buys MecNair from Meridian as Keefe moves to Birmingham

Memphis Baseball Club announces the purchase of Shortstop MecNair from Meridian of the Cotton States league. President Thomas R. Watkins calls MecNair the best looking natural shortstop seen in years. Watkins also reports Tremphis acquiring Dave Keefe from Sacramento for the Pacific Coast league. Keefe will report at Birmingham next Friday.

Memphis, Tenn Thomas R. Watkins Memphis Baseball Club McNair Meridian Watkins Tremphis Dave Keefe Sacramento Birmingham

Committee Named for Farm Relief Resolutions

A Republican meeting in Chicago named a committee to draft farm relief resolutions for a June 9 Kansas City gathering. If approved, the resolutions go to the Republican national convention with a push to include the farm relief plan in the party platform. The committee comprises Senator James E Watson, Governor Adam McMullen, and George Peek.

Chicago Ata Kansas City James E. Watson Indiana Adam McMullen Nebraska George Peek Moline Ilinois Washington

Estate of Fred C. Peters curator files final account

The court notes objections to final account presented by Fred C. Peters curator and directs review. Witnesses Percy Sander and J. T. Shell judge the matter as of May 31, 1928. Deputy Clerk Leon H. Pooler and attorneys Hudson Potts Bernstein & Scholars listed for June dates.

Fred C. Peters Percy Sander J. T. Shell A. D Leon H. Pooler Hudson, Potts, Bernstein & Scholars

Man Charged With Arson Released On Bond

J R Thibodeaux, former keeper, released on bond of 3000 after being charged with arson. His trial set for the criminal court term. Bond amount earlier set at 2500, then lowered by the court.

J. R. Thibodeaux Yeathdil C. Pecasting Thibodeaux

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