Chicago Police Focus On Halting Gang Wars
Chicago police concentrated on stopping further gang carnage amid reports of recruitment into local battles. Extra squads patrolled north and west sides as two wars loom one among Sicilian factions over liquor and extortion and another between Moran and Druggan factions following a Druggan killing at Fox Lake. Detectives pursued clues in the Somnerio case after questioning a young woman nicknamed Mabel who claimed only casual acquaintance.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Fox Lake
Thomas Somner
Mabel
Somnerio
Konjola Relief Advertised For Stomach Ailments
Mrs. John Dean of Morgantown credits Konjola with transforming her life after a string of failed medicines. She notes quick relief for digestion headaches and bilious spells and says four weeks brought better health. The ad promotes six to eight bottles and lists Col lens Pharmacy Monroe as a seller.
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John Dean
Grandview Avenue
Morgantown
Monroe
Collens Pharmacy
Woman Denies Gang Ties in Slain Man Case
In court she denied ever knowing the slain man had gang connections and was released after testimony.
Tennessee Democrats Face Two Senatorial Contests
In Nashville on June 5, 1930, Senator William E. Brock of Chattanooga entered the race for the short U S Senate term from November 4, 1930 to March 4, 1931, facing Dr. John R. Neal of Knoxville. For the six year term Democrats include Neal, Cordell Hull of Carthage, and Andrew L. Yod of Murfreesboro seeking the nomination. Governor Horton runs for a second term against L. E. Gwinn of Memphis.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
United States
William E. Brock
Chattanooga
Brock
Washington
John R. Neal
Knoxville
Neal
Cordell Hull
Carthage
Andrew L. Yodd
Murfreesboro
Horton
L. E. Gwinn
Memphis
Public hearing on Bayou Bartholomew bridge plans in Bastrop
Major John C. H. Lee presided over a Bastrop city hall hearing on four Bayou Bartholomew bridges Corys Bluff Knox Ferry Bonners ferry Parker s ferry There was no opposition to the plans and approval is expected to Washington D C The parish engineer was authorized to advertise for proposals with contracts awarded July 1 if permits and prices are satisfactory
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News-Star
Bastrop
John C. H. Lee
Mississippi River
Vicksburg
Bayou Bartholomew
Cory’s Bluff
Knox Ferry
Bonner’s Ferry
Parker’s Ferry
Lee
Washington, D. C
War Department
Spanish-American War Vets Urged To Apply For Pension Increase
Kansas City June 5 Veterans entitled to pension increases under the act passed by Congress Monday over Hoover's veto are urged to apply promptly. Robert B Handy Jr adjutant general of the Veterans of Foreign Wars warns every day of delay means financial loss as increases and original pensions take effect only from the application date. Applications should be filed with the commissioner of pensions Washington DC.
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Kansas City
Congress
Hoover
Robert B. Handy, Jr
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Handy
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D, C
Tension Eases Between France and Italy After Grandi Speech
Paris reports a noticeable easing of France Italy tensions following Foreign Minister Dino Grandi's naval proposal speech. Initial reactions were favorable though critics noted the plan echoed proposals from the London naval conference. Officials offered no immediate comment.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Italy
Dino Grandi
Grandi
London
Rayville Raises 500 for Red River Flood Relief
Rayville residents donate 500 to the Red Cross aiding flood victims in the Red River valley. George B. Franklin chaired the effort with Charles W. Gaines as acting chair. Over 24 hours three booths helped raise most funds, which were sent to headquarters for relief in Grant Winn Natchitoches and Red River parishes.
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News-Star
Rayville
American Red Cross
Red River Valley
George B. Franklin
Charles W. Gaines
Richland Parish
Grant, Winn
Natchitoches
Red River
Railroads poised to seek general freight rate hike
Washington reports a blend of court rulings and market conditions that could let American railroads push a broad freight rate increase. Since 1920 rates have largely fallen, but the Supreme Court’s Hoch-Smith ruling introduces a new factor in this evolving rate landscape. The Commerce Commission must set rates to give carriers a reasonable return on investment, viewed as 5.25 percent of property value.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hoch- Smith
Commerce Commission
Commission
Local visitors and travels around Delhi area
DELHI June 5. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. O'Neal and relatives visited Mer Rouge, staying with sister Mrs. Frank Bell. Harriet Boyd, Carrie and Alma Rundell were Winnsboro visitors. Winnie and Minnie Kline went to Ferriday to visit the Osborn sisters. Wilber Farmer visited Monroe with the J. J. Jones household. Mrs. Sarah Margaret Huckaby plans several months in Ruston. D. M. Tombs and Mary Eleanor (Rayville) stayed with the W. Kline family. Harry Hobin joined the Macon Ridge bank staff in Dunn. Mattie Smith and Frank Miles visited Rayville and Ruston respectively. Mrs. R. E. Scales left for the National Camp Fire convention in Oklahoma City. Rev. Ralph McCaskill departed for Shreveport for Red River Presbytery ordination. Zoe White and R. L. White of Shreveport with Miss Chlotilde Bahn visited Mrs. W. Kline. Mrs. James L. Anding hosted her son James L. Anding Jr. and family, plus James Booth and Dr. H. Booth of Pacific Mo. George K. Anding, Georgia Tech student, spending vacation at home with his mother.
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News-Star
Delhi
L. T. O'Neal
James Harvey O'Neal
Dorothy
Monique Sanders
Mer Rouge
Frank Bell
Harriet Boyd
Carrie
Alma Rundell
Winnsboro
Winnie
Minnie Kline
Ferriday
Osborn
Wilber Farmer
Monroe
Rayville
Frank Miles
Ruston
R. E. Scales
Oklahoma City
Ralph McCaskill
Shreveport
Red River
W. Kline
James L. Anding
James Booth
H. Booth
Pacific
George K. Anding
Georgia Tech
George K
Monroe residents noted in community update
The report mentions Mrs. C. C. Thompson Jr and Mrs. Childress Armstrong visiting Monroe on Saturday. Travis Golson of Monroe accepted a job with his brother at the Economy Drug store.
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C. C. Thompson Jr
Childress Armstrong
Monroe
Travis Golson
Economy Drug
Tallulah High School Graduation Held in Auditorium
Tallulah June 5. Graduates received diplomas from Jeff B Snyder after a program in the high school auditorium. Speeches by P H Griffith and P W Byrd highlighted ten years of progress while honoring top students R H Wiggins Katherine Boswell and Rebecca Boswell.
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Tallulah
Tallulah High School
C. N. Kimberlin
Eileen McDonald
Agnes Smith
Evelyn Kimberlin
Schubert
P. H. Griffith
Baton Rouge
P. W. Byrd
R. H. Wiggins
Katherine Boswell
Rebecca Boswell
Jeff B. Snyder
Louisiana College
Nat Bray
Albert Cummings
Bryan Foster
Evelyn Hendricks
Elizabeth Holt
Howard Massey
James Sevier
Clara Texada
Vera van Zelfden
Annazine Thrash
Girl Dies Blackstone Crash Near Gramercy
Margaret Laird of Natchez Miss is killed when the automobile overturns on the highway below Gramercy around 9 30 this morning. Four companions including Wallie McClure Raine Radcliffe Daisy Reid Thelma Cochran and a four year old child are injured with minor wounds all receiving treatment at Latcher undertakers. Loose gravel is cited as the cause of the crash.
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Baton Rouge
Margaret Laird
Natchez
Gramercy
Wallie McClure
Raine Radcliffe
Daisy Reid
Thelma Cochran
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Konjola
Lady
Rowen
Graf Zeppelin
Associated Press Photo
Lakehurst
N. J
Friedrichshafen
South America
Guaranty Finance
Ouachita Bank
Franklin St
Monroe Marble and Granite Works
DeSiard St
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co
Morehouse Engineer
H. D. Apgar
Supt. of Police
Emerson
St. John Electric Co
South Grand
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Research
Flytox
KLMB
Liner
Highboy
Radio World
Monroe Auto & Supply Co
Walnut and
Washington Streets
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