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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1936

Page

1

Local fragmentary item yields unclear details

Readable portions point to a brief newspaper notice with limited facts. Names, dates, and places are unreadable or fragmentary. content remains ambiguous and lacks a clear event or outcome.

Sed, after any time you paid to NYG

A fragment references payments to the New York Giants and a timing phrase about when funds were due. The readable portion hints at transmission of money or dues tied to a team or organization operation. No full context or names beyond NYG appear.

Canton Declares War on National Government Report

Shanghai dispatch notes Japanese authorities say Canton has not declared war but issued a manifesto denouncing northern aggression and urging the Nanking national government to declare war. Japanese claim of a Cantonese-backed independent government in the south is denied as propaganda.

Shanghai South China Canon Japan Canton China I Nanking Benne Nanking Kwangtung Kwangsi

Old Age Pension Bill Passes Louisiana House Unopposed

Louisiana House advances Governor Lewey s social security measures with 93 to 0 vote on a constitutional amendment granting old age pensions and relief by lifting prohibition. A state department of public welfare and parish offices to administer aid for aged blind unemployed and mothers and children follow, amid political friction.

Baton Rouge House Richard W. Lewhe C. A. Riddle Avoyselles Morvant Riddle

Five Murders and Suicide Reported in Ohio Family Tragedy

In Daytona Beach Ohio Walter Johnson, 42, killed his wife Louetta 41 and four children Rose Marie 15 Elsie May 19 Majette 8 and Walter 12 then killed himself after recording deaths by the clock. Grace 18 and Wilbur 16 two survivors testified the acts stemmed from financial worry and a family discord. The father confronted the youths with an organ at the door and warned them before the shooting.

Daytona Ohio Walter Johnson Grace Wilbur H. W. Harris Toroner Harris

Louisiana to Name National Delegates

Jeff B. Snyder of Tallulah chairs a June 4 meeting to select Louisiana delegates to the national Democratic convention and to name presidential electors. Governor Richard Leche is planned to succeed Snyder as chairman, with Snyder becoming vice chairman. Delegates pledged to President Roosevelt are anticipated per observers.

Baton Rouge Jeff B. Snyder Tallulah Democratic State Central Committee Louisiana Richard Leche Roosevelt

Mental unsound ruling follows Shepard case notes

Grace Brandon, the key witness in the Major Charles A. Shepard murder, was sent to a hospital for the mentally unsound. Brooks field stenographer was declared of unsound mind by a lunacy court and ordered confined. Ten Black workers in order Arkansas charged after a cotton choppers strike call. Thomas N. McCarter of Public Service Corp. predicted easing of government attacks on electric industry. J. H. Thomas found to have disclosed budget secrets before published in Parliament.

San Antonio Texas Charles A. Shepard Grace Brandon Brooks Aviation Field ST. Louis Thomas N. McCarter Public Service Corporation New Jersey Edison Electric Institute

Roosevelt nightshirt parade recalled by Ottawa editor

Ottawa Illinois June 2 editor L M Davis of the Ottawa Republican Times founder of the Nightshirt Club of America recounts President Theodore Roosevelt leading a night shirt parade aboard a Mississippi river steamer. Syracuse New York June 2 assembly of the Presbyterian church in the USA clears docket after the 12 year old fundamentalist modernist controversy. New York June 2 Miss Marie M Nielsen former Miss America 1931 is questioned by district attorney in Alfred E Smith Jr extortion case developments.

Ottawa Ill Teddy Roosevelt L. M Davis Ottawa Republican Times Nightshirt Club of America Syracuse N. Y 148Th Assembly The Presbyterian Church U. S.A New York Marie M. Nielsen Atlantic City District Attorney's Office Alfred E. Smith, Jr

Kidnapping Claim Puzzles Officials in Two Counties

Reese Spellman reports he was kidnapped and hanged from a tree by night riders using Black Legion terror tactics, a claim that puzzled lawmen across two counties as they reviewed details and possible motives.

MT. Carroll Iil Reese Spellman Black Legion

Wage law patchwork follows New York ruling

Washington reports hurried conferences and swift legal moves to fix state minimum wage laws after the Supreme Court voided New York's statute governing women's pay. The action signals broader state efforts to align with the ruling and protect workers.

Washington Supreme Court New York

Cunard Queen Mary Returns From Atlantic Crossing Slow

Officials aboard the Cunard super liner Queen Mary avoided predictions about the return voyage after a crossing that ran 42 minutes longer than the Normandie. In New York a separate note suggests actress Ann Harding may face prosecution in England after fleeing with her daughter.

New York Cunard Harry Bannister Ann Harding England Jane

Police Jury Organization Sets Four Year Term

Qua Chita parish police jury held its organization meeting at the courthouse Tuesday morning to begin the four year term. J L Warren was named president and committees were appointed. The charity relief committee voted against a 500 contribution to the Northeast Center of Louisiana State University glee club trip to Washington D C for a Kiwanis convention, though some members offered to contribute about 100 from personal funds if the trip proceeds. Fred Williamson was named official printer of the parish, with praise from News Star World Publishing officials.

Quachita Parish J. L. Warren Charity Relief General Assembly Room Glee Club Northeast Louisiana State University Washington, D. C Kiwanis Clubs Fred Williamson News-Star—World Publishing Corporation Newspaper Corporation J. M. Myatt Williamson

Three Officers Wounded as Mine Strike Flare Escalates

In Birmingham Alabama three company officers were wounded near the Muscoda ore mine as about 150 shots were fired during a flare up in the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad strike. The attack followed a prior night of shootings that began the walkout affecting 2500 jobs and prompting a broader federal state effort to mediate.

Birmingham Ala Muscoda Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company W. T. Kemp Bessemer W. L. Roy John Bridges Mr. McReynolds Kemp

Old Municipal Pool Closed as Levee Work Begins

The old Municipal natatorium is closed due to nearby levee construction. Water was drained Monday after annual reconditioning. Children and parents faced travel disruption as buses crowded and other residents faced inconvenience getting to work. R D Swayze warns parents to keep children from river swimming to prevent possible loss of life. large shovel and work vehicles were parked nearby.

R. D. Swayze

Subpoena Efforts See Margett Critique of Track

Edward J. Margett declared federal investigators could not track an elephant in six feet of snow as authorities sought to serve a subpoena for his appearance in the Townsend investigation in Washington.

Los Angeles Edward J. Margett Washington

Butter and oleomargarine groups urged to bury hatchet

John F. Jelke Jr of Chicago told the National Cottonseed Products Association convention in New Orleans that butter and oleomargarine interests should bury the hatchet to end conflicts.

New Orleans John F. Jelke, Jr Chicago National Cottonseed Products Association

Roosevelt Proposes Graduated Sugar Control Plan

President Roosevelt recommended a system of graduating benefits under the sugar production control law based on farm size. He urged applying the same principle to the new soil conservation program in a letter to Sen. O Mahoney and Rep. Jones, amid criticism of large corporate payments exposed by the Agricultural Adjustment Administration.

Washington Roosevelt O'Mahoney Wyoming Jones Texas Agricultural Adjustment Administration Vandenberg Republican Michigan

French War Forces to Be Consolidated Under One Minister

Paris June 2. Leon Blum outlined a plan to merge France's armed services into a single defense ministry with Edouard Daladier as head. Marc Rucart would control the army Cesar Campinchi the navy and Pierre Cot the air force. Antoine Salles warned that peace is fragile as nations rush to arm.

Paris France Leon Blum Edouard Daladier Radical Socialist Party Marc Rucart Chamber of Deputies Cesar Campinchi Pierre Cot Daladier Blum Antoine Salles

Bills Voted On In Legislature In Brief

The Associated Press reports yesterday's legislative action on several bills. House H 17 by Lottinger created the Heu ma harbor and terminal district and passed 84 to C. H. 30 Kennedy raised fees for the register of conveyances and recorder of mortgages in New Orleans, passed 82 to C. H. 54 Lindsay expanded jury panels to 150 in Orleans criminal district court, passed 84 to C. H. 111 Montgomery and McCullough amended the Lafayette city charter raising the mayoral salary from 250 to 325 a month and other commissioners from 225 to 300 a month, passed 86 to U. S. 56 Duke gave state and municipal governments a lien on personal property for taxes in receivership or other proceedings, passed 36 to U. S. 57 Fleming allowed police juries and school boards to appropriate up to 2000 for character building.

Kennedy Register of Recorder of New Orleans Lindsay Orleans Criminal District Court Montgomery and McCullough Lafayette U. S Duke Fleming

Black Legion death plotted in Poole case

Detroit June 2 testimony in the Black Legion murder case showed the plan to execute Charles A Poole the night before his body was found in a ditch. Detective Harvill quoted Dayton Dean saying Harvey Davis spoke of a one way ride and that a rope was prepared for the act.

Detroit Charles A. Poole Black Legion John Harvill Dayton Dean Harvill Dean Harvey Davis Davis Poole Ervin Lee

Senate confirms Pratt appointment as New Orleans customs collector

The Senate confirmed A. Miles Pratt, member of the New Orleans city council, as collector of customs for New Orleans. Pratt was among councilmen who deserted Mayor T Segmes Walmsley in the political struggle with the late Huey Long.

Washington A. Miles Pratt New Orleans Senate Pratt T. Segmes Walmsley Huey Long

Secretaries suit claims Barrymore hid bonds and slander

Emmett D. Camomile, Barrymore’s dismissed secretary, seeks 50 000 dollars for wrongful dismissal and defamation alleging the actor kept documents and slandered him about embezzling 30 000 dollars in bonds. He says he aided Barrymore during a 20 year old Barrie episode and helped through a period of drinking.

Los Angeles John Barrymore John Alden Elaine Barrie Emmett D. Camomile Barrymore Camomile Chicago

Confession of Day in Loeb murder case at Stateville

James Day 21, already serving larceny time, signed a statement confessing how he slashed Richard Loeb more than 50 times in a Stateville prison bathroom during a January fight. The state seeks the electric chair as Day testifies before Circuit Judge Edwin L. Wilson.

Joliet James Day Richard Loeb Stateville Edwin L. Wilson Day Loeb Bobby Franks Walter O. Herschbach Charles J. McKeown

McCormick Dies at 77 Former IH Chairman

Cyrus Hall McCormick, 77, former chairman of International Harvester, died today in Chicago after a short illness.

Chicago Cyrus Hall McCormick International Harvester Company

Senate Passes Giant Relief Bill in 62 to 14 Vote

The Senate approve a relief and deficiency appropriation bill by 62 to 14 and sent it to conference with the House. The package totals roughly 2.43 billion dollars with 1.425 billion for Roosevelt's WPA programs. Senator Vandenberg urged state administration of relief with 75 percent federal share, but his amendment failed 57 to 14. The debate touched on figures and potential political names like Borah and Landon.

Associated Press Washington Senate House Roosevelt Vandenburg Michigan Borah Idaho Alf M. Landon

Zioncheck under psychiatrists tests at Gallinger hospital

Washington State Representative Marion Zioncheck began psychiatric evaluation after being brought to Gallinger Municipal Hospital following a mental health observation order. Mrs Marion Zioncheck, 21, visited him briefly at the hospital as doctors pursue rest and examination to determine his mental soundness.

Washington Marion A. Zioncheck Gallinger Hospital Washington State Marion Zioncheck Zioncheck Gallinger Municipal Hospital Edgar A. Bocock Bocock District of Columbia

Aged Heart Balm Defendant Missing in Hot Springs

Court officials seek R. G. Hammond an Illinois attorney named as defendant in an 18 year old high school girl breach of promise suit filed in Garland circuit court. Hammond was last seen after a reported automobile accident and is believed to have left Hot Springs secretly. The suit was brought by Miss Pete Cox and involves a claimed breach of promise.

Hot Springs Ark Illinois R. G. Hammond Charleston Ijl Houston Emory Hammond Garland Pete Cox A. I. Cox Ray Hester

Extradition Hearing Scheduled for J Zarro in Baton Rouge

An extradition hearing for John Zarro, 34, Monroe grocery operator, is set in Baton Rouge before Governor Richard Leche on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Zarro, held on bonds, is wanted by Ohio authorities as an alleged fugitive facing a federal illegal entry charge after returning to the United States from Italy.

Baton Rouge Richard Leche John Zarro Monroe Ohio Publice Zarro Joe Guerrero Zare New Orleans Louisiana Pelican South Second Street New Oreleans United States Italy Pennsylvania Guerriero

Two Face Murder in Fatal Robbery at Forest Hill

In Alexandria Louisiana on June 25 George McCluire 25 and J D Gunter 18 were held on murder charges tied to a Wednesday robbery and fatal slugging of EB 8 Gunter 64 Forest Hill filling station operator and uncle to J D Gunter died Saturday night Ben F Thompson Jr assistant district attorney says the two men confessed to taking part in the assault and robbery Bill Addington 22 and Mrs McGuire mother of George McGuire are charged with failing to disclose information on a crime punishable by death.

Alexandria George McCluire J. D. Gunter Gunter Forest Hill Ben F. Thompson, Jr Bill Addington McCuire George McGuire

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