Orleans Sends 25 Prisoners to Angola Prison
Associated Press reports New Orleans authorities escorted 25 prisoners to the state penitentiary at Baton Rouge for various sentences. Notable inmates include George Platz alias Buster, Walter Newman, Robert Kiley, Joseph Kline, Emanuel Williams, Robert Davidson, Jose Moran, Lawrence The Riot, and Mac Leblanc. Tim Hawkins, a 53 year old black inmate, received a 10 year term after spending 25 years in prison.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Orleans Parish
State Penitentiary
Baton Rouge
George W. Platz
Buster
Walter Newman
Platz
Robert F. Kiley
Joseph Kline
Emanuel Williams
Robert Davidson
Jose Moran
Lawrence Theriot
Mac Leblanc
Tim Hawkins
New Tariff Stirs Shipping Circles at Crescent City
New Orleans reports a sugar market stir as interests rush to move cargoes and withdraw shipments to dodge higher duties under the new tariff. About 2 million dollars in sugar was withdrawn from the bonded warehouse in four days as merchant ships head to New Orleans to clear before the deadline. John McKay, dock board manager, said the port can handle any shipments headed New Orleans ward.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Hoover
New York
John McKay
Dock Board
New Orleans Ward
Noted aviator dies? Kingsford Smith romance backstory
Dublin dispatch relays Captain Charles Kingsford Smith’s trans Atlantic flight plan to New York. He reveals a girlfriend, Miss Powell, met last year on a mail boat to Australia, who now allegedly inspires his bid for success.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Charles Kingsford- Smith
Here
New York
Australia
Kingsford-Smith to marry after Atlantic crossing
Captain Kingsford-Smith promised his bride he would marry if he succeeds in his lifelong aim of crossing the Atlantic. He plans to give up flying and sell the Southern Cross, the aircraft he has flown the Pacific with and used for other long-distance ventures.
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Australia
Kingsford-Smith
Atlantic
Southern Cross
Pacific
Carol Plans Impressive Coronation Ceremonia
King Caro I of Romania intends a grand coronation inviting allied wartime rulers. General Prezan and Professor Jorga will deliver invites in Belgrade Rome Brussels and Paris as part of the plan.
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Carol
Bucharest
Caro I
Romania
General Prezan
Professor Jorga
Prezan
Belgrade
Rome
Brussels
Paris
Professor Jorga Heads for London and Washington
Professor Jorga will travel to London and Washington, with both trips beginning on June 30.
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Fessor Jorga
London
Washington
Police Court Drugged and Disorderly Offenders Listed
Court records show multiple defendants with drink related fines and jail terms. Persons named include Jack Laird Henry Jordan Katie Cole and John Roach among others. Jail terms range up to 48 hours for vagrancy and 30 days for further offenses.
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Chester Ludguish
C. Walker
C. E. Campbell
Scouts of America Troop 28 Meeting Report
Boy Scouts of America Troop 28 meeting opened at 7:30 led by Kent Breard with oath. Dues collected and camp cards submitted. Members absent without excuse to be dropped. Scoutmaster Crow left. Herring led games. Boat ride Saturday night courtesy of Stovall Prilling Company. Acting Scribe Jinks Sperry.
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Stovall Prilling Company
Kent Breard
Crow
Herring
Jinks Sperry
Meeting opens with scout path led by Carl Dodius
A regular meeting began on schedule with an opening scout path led by Carl Dodius and attendees continuing with the agenda. The fragment ends as the group proceeds with the session.
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Carl Dodius
Scout Meeting Notes on Leadership Transfer in Missouri
The meeting records a transfer of the scoutmaster to St. Louis Missouri. Mr D Justice met but declines the scoutmaster role. Trip to Missouri delayed until further notice. Assistant Scout master Woods led drills and games, and the meeting closed with the scout oath. R C Justice, Scribe.
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St. Louis
D. Justice
Missouri
Woods
R. C. Justice
Troop 27 Meeting Opens with Scout Oath and Rules
Scout J B McMillan led the oath while Joe Martin recited the laws. Dues were collected and two members returning from school rejoined the troop. Assistant Scoutmaster Cahn offered prizes to those reaching first class within a month. A Spanish course was planned with aim to conduct meetings in Spanish. Father Vandegaer attended as a troop committeeman. James Wallace led the flag allegiance.
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J. B. MccMillan
Joe Martin
Cahn
Gaza
Vandegaer
James Wallace
Troop 36 Welcomes New Scoutmaster Aide at Meeting
Paul Owen introduced as junior assistant scoutmaster. Meeting ended with scout oath by Owen and benediction by Jack Noble. Mr Ewing scout master and Mr Beasley assistant discussed plans to improve the troop and camping trip. Several members passed tests and played games. Cary Phillips joins as assistant scoutmaster.
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Paul Owen
Frank Williams
Thomas Utley
Freman Prophit
F. C. Eason
Fay Jackson
Mr. Ewing
Beasley
Cary Phillips
Jack Noble
Clifton Furlow
Troop 64 Drills Through Evening Session
Troop 64 met at 7 30 for a full evening of drilling with focused instruction and practice all night.
Chicago Gun Not Concealed, Policeman Sees It
A Chicago police officer notices a firearm not properly concealed during an encounter. The sighting leads to immediate actions and prompts subsequent questions about legality and safety in public spaces.
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Chicago
Bond's K and B Prescription for Bladder Weakness
An old advertisement promotes Bond's K and B Prescription for bladder weakness. It urges readers with back pains frequent burning urination and nighttime awakenings to buy the product now. The ad lists prices of 60 cents or $1.20 at druggists.
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Bond
Rutherford youth freed after concealed weapons arrest
John Geddes an eighteen year old from Rutherford New Jersey faced a court on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. He was released after the hearing. En route to a fraternity convention in Minneapolis he feared gangsters would steal his two hundred dollars and left a pistol on the seat beside him.
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John Geddes
Rutherford
N. J
Chicago
Minneapolis
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