Rum running details given at trial in coastal case
Federal court heard testimony from Sterling Bemis a radio operator aboard the Canadian schooner I'm Alone who described cargo of rum and other liquor loaded in October 1928 at Lunenberg Nova Scotia and Belize British Honduras and smuggled into South Louisiana after evading a coast guard blockade as part of a conspiracy case against Dan Hogan and three others in Oc 1928 to 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opelousas
U. S. Coast Guard
Louisiana
Federal District
Sterling Bemis
Melrose
Mass
Bemis
Dan Hogan
Tm Alone
New York
M. J. Clark
Big Jim’ Clark
Clark
New Orleans
Frank Allan
Lunenberg
Nova Scotia
Belize
British Honduras
South
Coast Guard
Treasury Seeks Loans for Public Works Program
The Treasury called on the public to lend about a billion dollars to fund the recovery program and meet financing needs. Secretary Woodin urged small holders to participate, reserving the right to accept subscriptions of 10 000 dollars or less. Bids were invited for about 500 million in five year 2 7 8 percent notes and 400 million in nine month 3 4 percent certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Woodin
Roosevelt Administration
Prosperity seen in Hot Springs Chamber visit Monroe
A Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce secretary toured Monroe in a large ornate auto amid talk of a $31 000 budget for city building work. The column covers local antics from a dog that only chases Ford models to armadillo care at the zoo and recreation programs highlighting city life and concerns about funding for summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Chamber of Commerce
Monroe
Arkansas
Louisiana
National Recreation Department
Mary
Mattern Hopes to Beat Globe-Span Record at Floyd Bennett
James Mattern still has a solid chance to claim the Century of Progress record at Floyd Bennett field. After leaving Omsk Siberia he trails Post and Gatty by about 10 hours but weather delays on their route leave room for a successful push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jimmie Mattern
Floyd Bennett Field
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Omsk
Siberia
Post-Gatty
Texas
Post
Gatty
Novosibirsk
Irkutsk
Blagoveshchensk
Khabarovsk
Mattern
Post and Gatty
Breard Reelected Ouachita Parish Police Jury President
John M. Breard was unanimously reelected president of the Ouachita parish police jury at the monthly meeting. J. E. Bryan was unanimously reelected as vice president. Breard, also president of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana, serves his twenty second year on the jury and thanked members for their confidence. Ward one and ward ten were both noted as dear to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Montgomery
John M. Breard
Ouachita Parish
J. E. Bryan
Mr. Breard
Police Jury Association of
Louisiana
Ward One
Ward
WETS AND DAYS ARE ORGANIZING IN DIXIE STATES
Battle lines over prohibition form as repealists and anti repealists organize in the south. Anti-Saloon league superintendents from nine southern states will meet in Birmingham to focus the anti repea l movement in Dixie Arkansas Texas Louisiana Mississippi and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie States
Birmingham
Ala
Dixie
Arkansas
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Louisiana Sinks Pier to Record Depth for Bridge
The state sinks the Morgan City bridge pier to 176.5 feet below low water, a new record for caisson depths. The $1.15 million Atchafalaya bridge will have two 680 foot spans, linking the Old Spanish Trail. A 185 foot pier at New Orleans and a 220 foot pier for a San Francisco project are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
of Louisiana
Atchafalaya
Morgan City
Gulf of Mexico
N. E. Lant
Louisiana Highway Commission
American Society of Civil Engineers
Hawksbury
Australia
New Orleans
San Francisco
Sudden Setback in Gandhi’s Condition Reported
Poona India June 1 A physician announced a sudden setback in Mahatma Gandhis condition after his three weeks fast in protest against untouchable treatment He has lost 2 12 pounds in two days and the doctor ordered stricter visitor restrictions though no definite complications are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poona
India
Mahatma Gandhi
France Does Not Propose To Pay Debts In June
Washington reports Ambassador De Lahoulaye discussed the June 15 debt payments with President Roosevelt but said the talk showed attitude rather than a firm offer. Paris says France will not pay the December 15 or June 15 war debts, opposing default to avoid coalition backlash and believing Washington prefers defaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Washington
Ambassador de Lahoulaye
Roosevelt
United Press
Paris
U.P
United States
Edouard Daladier
Chamber of Deputies
Mrs Roosevelt Ends Air Jaunt on West Coast Visit
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt flew across the continent to the western seaboard arriving in Los Angeles with crowds cheering. She stayed with Elliott Roosevelt, met Will Rogers and Gov James Rolph Jr, and enjoyed privacy with her son before planning a return east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coast
Los Angeles
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
Franklin D. Lane
Wilson
Elliott
Douglas
Ariz
Franklin Lane, Jr
Will Rogers
James Rolph, Jr
John C. Porter
Roosevelt
Rogers
State Taxation Series Details Louisiana Revenues
The World and News-Star publishes a multi part series by a veteran on state fiscal matters. It explains how the state and its agencies collect and disburse revenues from various taxes licenses and other sources. Read Sundays Tuesdays and more in the World and News-Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
The
World and News-Star
Newstar
Roosevelt Sets Stance on Veterans Aid and Extra Sessions
President Roosevelt told the House Democratic steering committee that broad veterans outlays must come with government care for non war service injuries. He warned that accepting the Connally amendment without tax increases could trigger another extra session if adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rainey
Congress
Roosevelt
Confab Called Over Bank Reform Bill Deadlock
President Roosevelt convened congressional banking leaders to bridge a weeklong deadlock on Glass Steagall banking reform. Conferees search for consensus on deposit insurance with a new plan under review. administration opposes immediate $2500 deposit insurance. Speaker Glass Senator Steagall Secretary Woodin and the currency comptroller attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Glass-Steagall
Glass
West Virginia
Steagall
Alabama
Woodin
Police Seek Missing Choir Singer Mary Lee Lucas
Fort Worth police issued descriptions of Mary Lee Lucas a 19 year old choir singer missing since Monday. Authorities ruled out running away and described her as studious and quiet, recently graduating from Southwestern Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
U.P
Mary Lee Lucas
Texas
A. L. Lucas
Southwestern Theological Semi
Ouachita Parish seeks state highway project fast track
Ouachita parish police jury asks the Louisiana Department of Highways to complete several bridge and paving projects funded under the state program. A letter from John M. Breard requests action on the Monroe Ouachita River bridge, Louisville Avenue route, overpass to Sicard, Route 200 from West Monroe to Brown Paper mill, Sterlington road links, and Lapine Jackson parish highway, all stalled by money shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
Louisiana
Congress
State Highway Department
John M. Breard
A. E. Montgomery
Hearing Denied for Manslaughter Convict Elmore
Judge J T Shell overruled a defense motion for a new trial for Or ville Elmore sentenced after manslaughter conviction for the killing of Ted Reiser at a Plum Street garage apartment last August 26. Defense argued improper use of a confession to prove conspiracy. DA contended statements did not constitute a confession and denial of guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Elmore
Ted Reiser
Plum Street
J. T. Shell
Elmore
Frank Hawthorne
Shell
Supreme Court
Pecora May Take Troubles to People in Great Country
Beverly Hills June 7 Attorney Pecora faces likely public appeal to win support against congressional opposition. The speaker notes the nation can rise to the occasion as citizens and leaders debate reform patterns in politics and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Calif
Pecora
Roosevelt
Liquidators Testify On March 1 Deposits in New Orleans Banks
Attorneys and witnesses described deposits totaling over ten million dollars placed in three New Orleans banks on March 1 just before the national bank holiday. Liquidators for Hibernia, Canal, and Continental Bank and Trust testified in a criminal district court inquiry into charges that banks accepted deposits while insolvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
General National
Criminal District Court
Eugene Stanley
Hibernia Bank and Trust Company
Canal Bank and Trust Company
Continental Bank and Trust Company
Van Sweringens Started Railway With One Million Dollars
O P Van Sweringen testified in a senate investigation that in 1916 he and his brother and associates began with one million dollars to acquire railroad interests which expanded into a vast rail domain. He disclosed the amount after Tuesday questions and explained he could not answer earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
O. P. van Sweringen
Senate
J. P. Morgan and Company
van Sweringen
Ferdinand Pecora
Senate Committee
J. P. Morgan
John W. Davis
Tulane Grants Two Honorary Degrees During Commencement
Tulane University in New Orleans conferred Doctor of Laws degrees on Col. H. G. Hester longtime secretary of the New Orleans cotton exchange and Ellsworth Woodward former head of the Newcomb College art school. Dr. A. B. Dinwiddie led the ceremonies concluding commencement week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Tulane University
H. G. Hester
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Ellsworth Woodward
Newcomb College
Hester
The
Cotton Exchange
Woodward
South
Tulane
A. B. Dinwiddie
Moscow Tells of Aviator Mattern Still Unheard
Moscow reported no word on Jimmy Mattern fifteen hours after his last contact near Novo Sibirsk. The weather bureau predicted good conditions to Krasnoyarsk but warned headwinds and cloudier skies toward China as delays hampered progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Novo Sibirsk
Jimmy Mattern
Chita
Siberia
Moscow Weather Bureau
Krasnoyarsk
China
Mattern Seen Over Novo Sibirsk During World Flight
Jimmy Mattern was sighted in Novo Sibirsk at 4 10 a m Moscow time in the fifth lap of his round the world flight. He flies toward Chita at about 200 miles per hour, leaving Omsk earlier in the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOVO
Chita
Novo Sibirsk
Indiana votes for repeal of eighteenth amendment
Indiana becomes the tenth state to repeal prohibition as returns show 505,112 for repeal and 281,922 against from 3,436 of 3,619 precincts. The 2 to 1 margin follows a long anti liquor history and could influence other states to join the repeal movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
U.B
Indiana
Evansville
Tomatoes Fly At New York City Students
New York taxpayers attacked by fruit as they pelleted college of the city of New York students during a dispute over hair parting and demonstrations. Left wing students responded with a general strike to press their grievances and disrupt classes.
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Siberia
New York
The
College of the City of New York
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