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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1928

Page

9

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Payne case in Nineteenth District on embezzlement charge

Motion to quash and exception filed in Baton Rouge before Judge Fayrot in the state versus Frank T. Payne, charged with embezzling 16321.55 tied to an old claim to A Gano. Defense argues jurisdiction lies in Jefferson Parish where funds transfers occurred. Ascension Parish project funded with federal aid. article notes continued on page six.

Baton Rouge Nineteenth Judicial District Geo. K. Fayrot State of Louisiana Frank T. Payne Gano Major Payne William Barrow Louisiana Highway Commission Paul Barrow Geo. Wesley Smith Rayville Parish of Jefferson Jefferson Bank and Trust Company Frank M. Kerr State Board of Engineers Ascension Parish Highway Commission Tota Highway Department

Friendship Sets Hour For Flight

TREPASSEY N F June 14 Jubilant at the successful outcome of their first test flight early today the crew of the Fokker tri motor monoplane Friendship definitely set 1 o clock eastern standard time tomorrow morning as the hour of their takeoff for Europe by way of the Azores Islands Miss Amelia Earhart and her companions Wilmer Stultz and Louis Gordon were expected to fly but Stultz chose an all daylight flight The 1242 mile trip would take about 14 hours From the Azores the fliers hope to continue to Lisbon Portugal and from there to Southampton England

Trepassey N. F Europe Azores Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz Louis Gordon Stultz

Louisiana House Approves Court Expansion and Pay Increases

The Louisiana House backs creating a criminal court of appeals to ease congested dockets with a constitutional amendment to be voted in November. The bill raises Supreme Court judge salaries by 2000 dollars and expands civil appeals to 5000 dollars, adding two new circuits in Baton Rouge and Shreveport and enlarging the court of appeals to five judges. opponents warn of an annual cost of 157000 dollars plus stenographer salaries.

Baton Rouge Criminal Court of Appeals Courts of Louisiana House of Representatives Allen J. Ellender Terre Bonne State Supreme Court Civil Court of Appeals Court of

Registrar of St. Bernard Parish Fired by Board

Baton Rouge June 14 The state board of registration removed Mrs Ruth Robinson Leon registrar of voters of St Bernard parish after three years in office for the general good of the service Governor Long announced last night charges of continued absence were made to the board but the board may remove registrars at will The board consists of the governor lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house

Baton Rouge State Board of Registration Ruth Robinson Leon St. Bernard Parish Long

High Spots of Republican Platform

Kansas City June 14. Platform outlines reform in agriculture with farmer owned cooperatives and a farm board to manage surpluses. Honest government with integrity in appointees. Public economy and tax reductions. Foreign policy supports Coolidge doctrine in Latin America and China and multilateral peace treaties. Tariff defense and mining stabilization to aid coal industry.

Associated Press Kansas City Agriculture Farm Board Coolidge Latin America China

Oil magnate Stewart acquitted on misdemeanor charge

Robert W. Stewart chairman of Indiana Standard Oil was found not guilty by a DC jury on refusing to answer questions before a senate oil committee about liberty bond oil profits and Continental Trading. The ruling followed social commendations from Stewart and his counsel denouncing political persecution.

Associated Press Washington Robert W. Stewart Indiana Standard Oil Company District of Columbia Supreme Court Senate Oil Committee Liberty Bond Continental Trading Company Shakes Stewart United States Rover Frank J. Hogan District of Columbia Walshes Nyes Norrisses Senate Senate Committee Grand Jury

Coolidge Party Advances West on Wisconsin Summer Trip

President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge moved west from Washington for a Wisconsin summer home. Delays in leaving the capital pushed the train two days, while Mrs. Coolidge’s illness delayed the departure further but she recovered enough to resume travel after medical clearance.

Coolidge

Like Vaudeville Says Member As Opponents Clash

In Baton Rouge on June 14 a chaotic house session spillover led to a near general dispute over affiliation. Representative Harvey A. Peltier proposed printing life chapters for floor monopolizers, while Rep Richland urged dignity and warned against foolishness. Rep J E McClanahan accused New Orleans members of being restrained from voting their convictions.

McClanahan Jordan Richland Parish Orleans O’keefe Associated Press Baton Rouge John B. Fournet Jefferson Davis Harvey A. Peltier Lafourche Ee Richland Peltier J. E. McClanahan Caldwell

Twin Scourge of Storm and Flood Opens Scars

LITTLE ROCK Ark June 14 The twin scourge of storms and floods returns to Arkansas as waters rise and winds sweep through communities. A tornado wiped Pyatt off the map destroying fifty buildings leaving about eighty homeless and injuring one. White River valley towns face record rises with Calico Rock three to ten feet under water and 700 families preparing to evacuate near Newport if stage reaches 33 feet by Saturday. Bridges on the White River division and the Little Rock Memphis highway are flooded and flood warnings extend along the Arkansas White Black and Cache rivers as western Oklahoma lowlands also brace for rising waters.

Associated Press Little Rock Ark Arkansas Pyatt White River Calico Rock Newport Misssouri Pacific Memphis Brasfield Dagmar White Black Cache Oklahoma

Hambones Meditations by J P Alley

A brief item notes J P Alley leading Hambones Meditations with humor and a collection being taken up from the congregation. The playful scene hints at a church gathering and a light community moment.

Hambones Meditations J. P. Alley

Delegates Mull Vice Presidential Picks At Convention

At Kansas City delegates debate potential vice presidential candidates while Hoover’s stance remains neutral. Dawes Moses and Deneen top talks as states weigh multiple names, awaiting Hoover’s formal position after presidential nomination.

Francis M. Stephenson Associated Press Kansas City Tate Dawes Moses Deneen Herbert Hoover Hoover Commerce Secretary Washington New York

McClanahan Severance Bill Referred To Committee

Baton Rouge June 14 The McClanahan severance tax bill passed the house Tuesday night and was referred in the senate today to the finance committee chaired by Senator J Hugo D Avoyelles. The note says it will be considered today at 3 p.m. with adjournment until Friday.

Baton Rouge McClanahan House Senate J. Hugo D« Avoyelles

Bank Robbery in Crowd Strikes Kansas City Convention Day

Six to eight bandits robbed Home Trust at 1119 Walnut in downtown Kansas City as delegates headed to the Republican National Convention. Loot about $60,000. two policemen and a bystander shot. tear gas deployed to cover escape. Officer J B Smith seriously wounded. Wiggins shot in leg. a woman injured nearby.

Associated Press Kansas City Home Trust Company Walnut Walnut Street J. B. Smith 11Th and Wiggins

Youth Avenges Father's Death on Robson Farm

On Phillip Lalena's farm in Robson La a 22 year old son killed in a revenge double slaying after his father Phillip Lalena died in a dispute with Henry Prudhomme Prudhomme was shot by Marine Lalena who later died in the incident Marine armed himself with two pistols after hearing the shots and learning the plan from a negro authorities said.

Associated Press Robson Phillip Lalena Henry Prudhomme Prudhomme Lalena Marine Lalena Shreveport Marine Saub

Suffragist Emma Pankhurst Dies in London Care Home

London June 14 Emma Pankhurst noted suffragist and famed figure of the woman suffrage movement died this morning in a London nursing home at age 69 after a brief illness. Her death marks a quiet end to a long public career and she will be remembered for her leadership and advocacy. The notice continues on page seven.

Associated Press London Emmaline Pankhurst

McINTYRE reports on a noisy convention bands and clichés

Calvin Coolidge dominates the Kansas City convention scene and the writer notes a lively mix of bands from German and bagpipe ensembles to brass sections. He jokes about sour notes from a tubist and a slips horn player and teases the convention for its talk of destiny and word choices.

Kansas City Moa Calvin Coolidge Neck of the Woods Saul Angel Gabriel

Convention Hall Faces Farm Fight Over McNary-Haugen Plank

Kansas City June 14 farm bloc protesters roared through the Republican convention as La Follette and other speakers defended a platform plank calling for farm relief without mentioning the equalization fee. Delegates from key states clashed over the McNary-Haugen bill amid noisy demonstrations and cautions from the chair.

Associated Press Kansas City Publican National Conven Today McNary-Haugen Earl C. Smith Lowden Nois Byron Price Republican Party Illinois la Follette Fort New Jersey Hoover Wisconsin Presid Coolidge

Biography of Herbert Clark Hoover and his career

A compact portrait of Herbert Clark Hoover tracing his restless, global path to the White House. The piece frames his life as a journey driven by wanderlust and achievement, noting his exceptional road to presidential prominence.

Herbert Clark Hoover White House Hoover John Hays Ha Lees

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