Jenkins Boys Held in Parish Jail After Princess Theater Death
Jury reports Haleem Thomas died from an intracranial hemorrhage after a fall during an altercation with Phillip Jenkins at the Princess theater. Jesse and James Jenkins are exonerated of murder in the coroner's verdict, but District Attorney David S Jarrett keeps them jailed awaiting Judge Fred M Odom's arrival to rule. The hatchet found in the theater is deemed not used in the encounter. Thomas died without regaining consciousness, and police investigate the three Jenkins brothers amid unclear witnesses.
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Haleem Thomas
Princess Theater
Philip Jenkins
Jesse
James Jenkins
Phillip
David S.jarrett
Jenkins Brothers
Fred M. Odom
Bastrop
Monroe
Thomas
C. P. Gray
Ouachita Parish
Dr. Gray
Phillip Jenkins
Jenkins
J. M
J. S
E. P. Jenkins
H. Thomas
Thomas Brothers’ Mercantile
Jenkins Boys
N. Thomas
W. A. Platt
Platt
Parker and Sterns
Princess Theatre
Sa.m
Heap
Fght
St. Francis Sanitarium
Bey
W . Obeeeas
E.P. Jenkins
Colllman Taken in Bank Case in Arkansas
Former Monroe man A Collman and other officers of the defunct Guaranty Bank & Trust Co El Dorado were arrested or sought by prosecutors on charges of receiving deposits in an insolvent bank. Collman waives extradition in Memphis, Medley arrested in El Dorado, others located in Haynesville Texas or to be captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Pope
A. Collman
W. E. Kidd
T. R. Redfern
W. C. Medley
Guaranty Bank & Trust Company
el Dorado
Memphis
Tenn
Lon Robinson
Texas
Redfern
Kidd
Haynesville
el Dorado Tribune
Collman
New York
First Real Test to Be Made Soon in Chicot County
The first real oil test in Chicot County Arkansas near East and West Carroll parishes is underway by Masters Rose and Samuel Boyce former Louisiana operators. They spudded in one and a half miles southwest of Chicot. Louisiana drillers plan three or four other locations near the border for this summer. Reports indicate an important oil discovery may be near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicot County
Arkansas
East
West Carroll Parishes
Masters Rose
Samuel Boyce
Louisiana
Chicot
Louisiana-Arkansas
el Dorado
Texas Drilling Record Subdivision Near Union Parish Line
The Texas Company plans a deep oil test in section 10-20-4 Morehouse parish to 5000 feet, far deeper than typical. The well sits about a half mile from the Morris Sandigo No 1 discovery with 25 to 30 million cubic feet capacity. Surface casing will be 20 inches while a massive derrick dominates the Northeastern Louisiana field. a second well may follow if first is dry.
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Texas Company
Morehouse Parish
H. ©. Morris
Sandigo No. 1
Louisiana
Union Parish
Union
Three Hundred Attend Sunday School at West Side Church
The Busy Men's Bible class could not meet in its room and met in the church balcony due to high attendance. Four Sundays ago a membership contest began and yesterday 97 attended. A banquet is planned for June 13 in the church basement.
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West Side
Large Numbers at Methodist Church On Sunday Night
Rev. J. L Evans preached to a packed West Monroe Methodist Church for evening services. Mr. Johnson sang two solos at the Senior Epworth League and the preaching service while Mr. Rinehart led congregational singing. The pastor spoke on One of 4 or More with four divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L.evans
West Monroe Methodist Church
Johnson
Epworth League
Rinehart
Lipscomb First to File Roll for Tax Assessments
Assessor E. B. Lipscomb of Richland parish led Louisiana in filing the 1922 assessment roll a day early, earning praise from the Louisiana Tax Commission. The parish total dropped to 9,798,900 from 10,991,600, with lower ward values lifting bond millage for roads and schools. public service corporations remain to be added by the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Lipscomb
Richland Parish
Louisiana
Louisiana Tax Commission
Lipscomb
Tax Commission
Ted To
Ouachita National Bank Picnic At Pine Top Celebrated
Ouachita National Bank employees enjoyed a Saturday picnic described as the most pleasurable outing in Ouachita. About a hundred participants traveled by Cooley’s gasoline launch and Dan Breard’s houseboat to Pine Top on the D ARbonne, sharing meals, games, river swims, and social time that boosted morale and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita National Bank
News-Star
The
Monroe
Cooley
Dan Breard
Pine Top
D'Arbonne
Bey
Phey
Seoendit
Prcae
Explosion at Brojan Powder Plant Kills Three in Oakland Area
An explosion at the Brojan Powder Company plant near San Lorenzo, Oakland area, leaves three dead and three badly injured. The blast also damages nearby structures including a dryer unit. Investigations into the cause are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Calif
Brojan Powder Company
San Lorenso
Jersey Drive Starts National Jersey Week in Ouachita
National Jersey Week opens in Ouachita Parish under Jersey breeders and agents. Gen ie Miller, Otachita Jersey breeder, heads the committee for a big picnic and barbecue at the Neal McHenry farm on Wednesday with agriculture leaders from Louisiana Mississippi and Arkansas expected to attend. About 250 dairymen and guests are planned for the McHenry gathering marking the celebration climax.
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Ouachita Parish
Jersey
E. R. Strahan
Jewell McQuiller
Genie Miller
Otachita Jersey
McHenry Farm
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
E. W. Neasham
Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
L. A. Higgins
Mississippi A. & M. College
Starksville
Miss
Neal McHenry
McHenry
McHenry Place
Valentino Freed in Bigamy Case After Dismissal
Los Angeles June 5 Rodolph Valentino film star was freed on bigamy charges when the felony complaint was dismissed after a preliminary hearing. Judge Hanley found insufficient evidence. Testimony covered a May 13 Mexican marriage to Winnifred Hudnut and a Palm Springs honeymoon before Valentino’s divorce from Jean Acker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Rodolph Valentino
Justice Hanley
Mexical
Mexico
Valentino
Winnifred Hudnut
Palm Springs
Calif
Here
Jean Acker
Mrs Will Harris Taken by Death
Mrs Will Harris 32 of Bernice died in a Shreveport sanitarium Sunday morning at 7 15. Body sent to Bernice for burial Monday by Methodist pastor. Survived by husband one son mother Mrs W Caldwell of Bernice two sisters Mrs Will Mitchell and Mrs Joe Miller of Shreveport and three brothers Dayton Caldwell of Shreveport Dave Caldwell and John Caldwell of Bernice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Harris
Bernice
Shreveport
Harris
W. Caldwell
Will Mitchell
Joe Miller
Dayton Caldwell
Dave and
John Caldwell
Annual Meeting of C. of C. Postponed
The Chamber of Commerce annual meeting scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed to June 15 due to the opening of the roof garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Sinn Fein Invaders Driven From Ulster Front Lines
British troops have driven Sinn Fein forces from main Ulster positions along the border shelling Pettigee and Belleek. Reports say Belleek evacuated as southern forces recaptured Pettigee while official tally notes three Sinn Feiners killed and one Lewis gun captured amid heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Sinn Fein
Ulster
Ireland
Pettigee
Fermanagh-Donegal
Belleck
Aress
Recapture of Pettigoe Stages British Move Against Sinn Feiners
London dispatch reports British officers entering Pettigoe and giving republicans 15 minutes to quit. About 100 resisted, bridges were attacked, and machine gun and rifle fire opened as British artillery shelled the hill. Four shells struck a retreating party causing several casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Belfast
Pettigoe
Sinn Fein evacuation and Ulster border clash reported
Reports say Sinn Fein forces evacuated Belleck and Magheramena Castle while British shells killed six at Pettikoe. An armored car forced a surrender after 15 minutes, and forces then stormed O Pettigoe on the Ulster border where Irish Republican Army units had entered May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleck
Magheramena
Leffer
London
Press Association
Magheramena Castle
Pettikoe
Ulster
O 'Pettigoe
Free State
Irish Republican Army
Belfast
Pay Bills By 10th Or Face Ten Percent Savings
Advisory urges payment by the tenth day to receive a ten percent discount. It warns that bills not paid by the 36th will be discontinued without relief or retiree options.
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Wise
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Tennessee
el Dorado Bank
OIL Company
Morehouse
Methodist Church
Ouachita
E. W. Measham
C. of C
Weaks Supply Co. Mul
Sinn Feiners
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