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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1930
Page
9
The Ouachita Parish school board will meet July 5 at 10 a.m. Superintendent T O Brown will present his report and the yearly budget will be adopted. The budget is expected to grow to support the expanding parish system and bids for the final parish school building unit will be opened at noon with possible immediate award if satisfactory.
Lloyd George offers full liberal support to MacDonald labor government to secure a strong majority for emergency measures to wage war on unemployment. He urges an emergency session and drastic powers, likening the move to wartime actions, while some Labour circles cautions about hidden risks.
Amite June 17 Walter Burris released from East Louisiana hospital for the insane after a court found him of sound mind following two years confinement linked to his wife’s slaying. Burris formerly cashier of the Kentwood bank. His wife was slain after a quarrel.
In Chicago on June 17 public anger over police resignation after Alfred Lingle murder spurred a grand jury inquiry. Judge Normoyle charged 23 jurors to uncover political gang ties and crime profits with State's attorney Swanson directing and Pat Roche as investigator. Acting commissioner John H. Alcock issued new orders reversing former reassignment moves. Local bodies formed committees to expand crime and corruption probes.
La Prensa reports 200 armed men invaded Zapotitlan killing two and wounding four before sacking the town and fleeing. Officials appealed to the governor for protection after the attack.
New Jersey voters prepare for a Republican primary featuring Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow former Senator Joseph S. Frelinghuysen and Congressman Franklin W. Fort. Prohibition dominates as Morrow pushes repeal of the 18th amendment, Fort allies with prohibition, while Frelinghuysen favors federal control reform.
DELHI reports a flurry of summer travel and social visits. Miss Juanita Ingram heads to Philadelphia Mississippi for the season while Mr and Mrs W S Wood and others plan stops in La Grange Georgia and Monroe. Families, grandchildren, and friends gather for parties and weekend visits across Delhi and nearby towns.
Edwin Vischer a 13 year old deaf mute boy in Chicago recovered appetite after doctors used an esophagoscope to remove a lodged rubber rose. Inspired by a sword swallower Eddie played along as the act ended when a metal jackstone was recovered.
Senate takes up rivers and harbors legislation while the foreign relations committee reviews the London naval treaty. House discusses minor calendar bills as the communist committee continues its investigation.
Captain Edward Miles and his Memphis bride set out from New York to Port Said on July 12 to resume a solo circumnavigation in a schooner while she follows by camel or other means. The 51-year-old captain started the voyage in 1928 and plans to reunite with him at intervals in India, the Philippines, Hawaii, Central America, and Memphis. They will tour Chicago Toledo Cleveland Buffalo and Albany before departing New York aboard the City of Mobile.
New York June 17 Wall Street operators say liquidation by the public and forced selling of impaired margin accounts drove the stock market’s steep drop the largest since the prior fall crash Prices on the New York stock exchange fell from 3 to 22 points as 5 657 320 shares changed hands with broad participation in both exchanges and the curb market Also seen were sharp declines in cotton and wheat while market leaders such as United States Steel fell The May Tampa lumber and phosphate shipments set a new monthly record
Joseph F. Wilson of Queen and Burke streets Martinsburg testifies Konjola cured twelve years of indigestion constipation and kidney trouble after trying all else. He says two bottles eased bowels and kidney pain and another two bottles restored health. Konjola sold at Collins Pharmacy Monroe and by druggists in the region.
Baton Rouge June 17 Gov Huey P Long authorizes the secretary of state to issue commissions to A P Devall and J F MacMurdo as members of the Drainage District No 1 board in West Baton Rouge parish. J C Beache and Eusebe Decuir named as ers for Gravity Drainage District No 3 in West Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee newly created.
Yesterday the clerk of court recorded transfers including John T. Bryant to Willie St John Lot 7 square 7 Bryant's South land subdivision for 500 dollars and Jesse L Brown to Wilson W Hart the southwest one fourth of the northwest.
A Montana woman reports losing 19 pounds in 27 days using Kruschen Salts. The ad urges a daily half teaspoonful in hot water before breakfast plus light walking, claiming systemic cleansing and improved health with a money back guarantee.
Property transfers include Citizens Realty to Court land G McElroy for Lot 8 Block 12 Edgewood addition and resubdivision of Registers addition to West Monroe for 350 dollars. Joe Gussafi transfers Lot 650 by 150 feet on Breard Street to Lucas Lisatti for 1188.50 dollars.
Alexandria reports the drowning of Pete Morris 24 a Black waiter aboard the U S government engineering boat Control. He disappeared Sunday while swimming near the vessel and his body was being dragged in the Red River south of Alexandria. Captain Bernstein commanded the boat and led the search.
Report notes every effort is being made to locate the body of Morris who lived in Vicksburg. The update reflects ongoing search and concern for the missing individual.
Advertises Capucline as a liquid remedy for headache backache and periodic pains. Recommends two teaspoons in water for instant effect and nerve soothing relief. Promotes convenient bottle sizes 10c 30c and 69c available at drug stores.
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