Carpenters Held in Thompkins Murder Investigation
Two Monroe carpenters, B F Jackson and son G F Jackson, are jailed on orders of Sheriff Arthur Grant in the death of J A Thompkins. Thompkins was beaten to death east of Monroe on June 7. authorities say the younger Jackson may be released if evidence is insufficient. The men, said to have known Thompkins, possibly arrived from Florida via Meridian with him.
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Jacksons
Thompkins
B. F. Jackson
G. F. Jackson
Monroe
Arthur Grant
J. A. Thompkins
Grant
Ouachita Parish
Jackson
Meridian
Florida
Flag Origin and History Outlined for Rotary Luncheon
Rev Means spoke at Monroe Rotary Club on The Flag tracing its origin from biblical times to modern symbolism. He tied flag words to Teutonic roots and noted flags rallying force in military campaigns. The talk covered ancient uses in Egyptian Assyrian Jewry and biblical banners with educational value. Music by Miss Kate Smith and Leon Hammond complemented the luncheon.
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E. K. Means
M. F. Church
South
Means
Kate Smith
Leon Hammond
Home of Kentucky outlaw surrounded at Frankfort
Frankfort Ky June 16 The home of John Fallis who last night shot four policemen and two bystanders was surrounded today by special deputies Despite close watch authorities fear Fallis may have escaped in the dark Fallis demanded the release of his son who was in custody on a minor charge Patrolman Guy Wainscott declined and Fallis shot him in the abdomen probably fatally wounding him
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Kentucky
Frankfort
John Faillis
Fallis
Guy Wainscott
Negro Charged With Murder Arrested In Local Sheriff Return
Will Walker a negro jailed by Sheriff Arthur Grant on a fugitive charge from Minden has been sent back to that city to face trial. Walker is accused of murdering his wife two years ago and fled after the crime, remaining at large until capture while working as a section hand on the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific railroad.
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Minden
Will Walker
Arthur Grant
A. N. Phillips
Walker
Grant
Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific Railroad
RADICALS PRESS LABOR LEADERSHIP OVER EUROPE PLAN
In Denver on June 16 the AFL adopts a resolution urging Senate passage of the La Follette bill to federally investigate seamen lockouts. Also in Denver two international unions demand AFL convention leaders reaffirm ties with the International Federation of Trade Unions and repudiate Gompers actions with the European labor movement. The resolutions go to the international relations committee, led by Gompers, with expected unfavorable reports.
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Denver
American Federation of Labor Today
United States Senate
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
International Federation of Trade UN
Executive Council
Committee On International Relations
Education Day Observance at First Baptist Monroe
Christian Education Day will be observed by the First Baptist church of Monroe on Sunday June 26. The program features songs prayers recitations and dialogues including What is Today The Chickens The Boy and the Law This is Your Home Work The Son of God Goes Forth to War My Master My Father Planned It All and a pledge of determination to go to college. The event closes with a reading of the honor roll and dismissal.
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First Baptist Church of
Monroe
Jesus
Monroe Real Estate Transfers Show Activity Despite Summer Dull Period
In Monroe during midsummer a few property transfers proceed at the courthouse. James E Rutledge sells forty acres to Joseph M Rutledge for 280 dollars, Henry Parker Blanks sells two city lots to Robert Flournoy for 430 dollars, and Mrs Annie L Stokes with Walter M Stokes convey a three fourths oil and gas rights interest to W C Vasses James Pavos and Paul Mavrides for 400 dollars.
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Court House
James E Rutledge
Joseph M. Rutledge
Henry Parker Blanks
Robert Flournoy
Miller
Monroe
Annie L. Stokes
Walter M. Stokes
W. C. Vasses
James Pavos
Paul Mavrides
Army bill deadlock delays next year site decision
Washington conferees on the army appropriation bill failed to agree on next year's site and will report the disagreement to the house and senate seeking further instructions.
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Washington
House
Senate
Anti blue law parade planned in Washington
The annual convention of the Anti blue Law League of America will meet in October and stage a protest parade from the Capitol to the White House. Plans call for marchers from every state to participate in the demonstration against national blue laws.
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Washington
Alabama Husband Seay Convicted of First Degree Murder
Florence Alabama June 16 F Whit Seay found guilty of murdering his wife by a jury that deliberated one hour seventeen minutes and sentenced to hang. The defense argued for sanity and Seay showed poise during the trial despite brief moments of distress when a store floor walker testified.
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Associated Press
Florence
Ala
F. Whit Seay
Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty in Kaber Family Murder
Cleveland reporter notes the prosecutor asks for the death penalty for Mrs Erminia Colavito and co defendants Mrs Eva Gatherine Kaber Mrs Mary Brickel and Miss Marion Mc Cardle in the slaying of Daniel F Kaber. The case names include the victim and members of the Kaber family with charges of first degree murder. The article cites tense court proceedings and the imminent legal action.
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Cleveland
Erminia Colavito
Eva Gatherine Kaber
Mary Brickel
Marion McCardle
Kaber
Daniel F. Kaber
Blood and defiance swirl around Marian Kaber case
In Cleveland a jailed Marian McArdle, accused of murdering her stepfather Daniel Kaber, receives counsel from Louis Hart as her father’s aid and a note to her mother. Chicago drama surrounds Peggy Joyce facing alimony and fees as Alfred Austrian pushes to compel her testimony amid sensational claims.
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Cleveland
Marion McArdle
Louis E. Hart
Chicago
Daniel Kaber
Marian
Eva Catherine Kaber
Ascot Heath Gold Cup Stakes Won by Pennsteum
The gold cup stakes at Ascot Heath, valued at five hundred sovereigns with three thousand five hundred added, were won by Pennsteum, owned by British interests.
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Ascot Heath
Pennsteum
Farmer Arch Walker Held After Shootings in Meadville
Jackson Mississippi June 1 Arch Walker farmer is jailed at Meadville charged with shooting three tenants named Carroll The elder Carroll was seriously wounded the son killed and the wife injured The conflict arose over a basket of cucumbers.
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Jackson
Miss
Arch Walker
Meadville
Carroll
Treasury May Await Volstead Bill Before Beer Rules
Washington reports the Internal Revenue Bureau will issue beer regulations at the Treasury only after Congress acts on the Volstead beer bill unless passage is deferred for a considerable period.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
Appeal to Governor for Commutation in Double Murder
In New Orleans on June 16, parents of Felix J. Birbiglia and Charles Zelenka, sentenced to hang for the murder of Mrs. Bertha Neason, traveled to Baton Rouge to plead with Governor Parker for commutation to life imprisonment.
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New Orleans
Felix J. Birbiglia
Charles Zelenka
Bertha Neason
Baton Rouge
Parker
Rail freight cuts to El Dorado oil field from Monroe
Railroads order halved freight rates on Monroe origin shipments to the El Dorado oil field in carload lots. Rates may take effect by July 1, per H. J. Fernandez Monroe Railroad Bureau traffic manager. Reductions vary by item, from bricks to canned goods, with several products cut by about 17 to 32.5 cents per unit.
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Monroe
EL Dorado Field
el Dorado
H. J. Fernandez
Monroe Railroad Bureau
Shreveport
Little Rock
Memphis
Major Stave Company Transfers Assets to Louisiana Firm
The Major Stave Company of Arkansas, based in Camden, transfers all assets to Major Stave Company of Louisiana in Monroe. Stock worth 75000 is issued to Arkansas stockholders, dissolving the Arkansas corporation and surrendering its charter.
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Arkansas Corporation
Louisiana Corporation
Sas
Camden, Ark
Stave Company of Louisiana
Monroe
Stave Company of Arkansas
Louisiana Corpora
Tion
Stave Company of
Arkansas
Camden
Anti trust Mississippi under way at Jackson
Cross examination of Major A A Weille general manager of the Mississippi Inspection Advisory Rating Company featured at today's hearing of the 3 5 billion anti trust suit of Stokes V Robertson state revenue agent against 139 fire insurance companies It was said at the time the company was organized insurance companies had been losing heavily in the state.
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Jackson
Miss
A. A. Weille
Mississippi Inspection Advisory Rating Company
Stokes
Oklahoma City ruling upholds mov ies in theaters as legal
The Oklahoma Criminal Court of Appeals declares that operating moving picture shows on Sundays is not servile labor. In Charleston, Kanawha miners headed for Mingo county are sent home by UWA officials. In Washington, the Fed says absorbing German reparations bonds in the U S market is unavoidable.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Criminal Court of Appeals
Washington
Federal Reserve Reserve Board
Weather forecast for tonight and Friday
Tonight and Friday expect generally fair skies with little temperature change. No significant precipitation or storms predicted.
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