Geneva Opens Naval Conference as Gibson Proposes Limits
The Geneva gathering opens with Ambassador Gibson proposing to extend the 5 5 3 naval ratio to cruisers destroyers and submarines. US Britain and Japan would cap cruisers at 250 000–300 000 tons for US Britain and 150 000–180 000 for Japan. Destroyers capped 200 000–250 000 tons for the two larger powers and 120 000–150 000 for Japan. Submarines limited to 60 000–90 000 tons for US Britain and 36 000–54 000 for Japan.
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Former ferryman at Ouachita City dies by own action
Frank LaValle about 55 or 60 of Ouachita City Union parish died early Sunday from poisoning judged as death by own action by coroner Dr G A Ramsey after ruling domestic troubles with his wife and unemployment as likely causes He had ferried the Ouachita River at Ouachita City in the past but was not working at the time of death The inquest was not formal as the coroner conducted the investigation himself
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Union Parish
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Farmer believes charges against daughter false
George F. Morse an 84-year-old retired farmer in New Brunswick New Jersey stands by his daughter Bessie Morse amid her arrest on a conspiracy to kill relatives. She was freed on $7000 bail posted by her father after investigators posed as gunmen in an alleged death plot involving the maid Mamie Todd.
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Miss Morse
Mamie Todd
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Philadelphia
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Elmer
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Settlement on All Cotton Held Is Assured Soon
Louisiana Farm Bureau Cotton Association directors authorize final settlement for all cotton held. By July 15, distribution to 7,500 members is expected. 55,391 bales plus 1,934 long staple bales were disposed of. Secretary-treasurer G. L. Woolley notes prices for grades are higher than those paid to non-members earlier.
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Barbecue at W S Berry Farm Draws Local Guests
A Saturday barbecue at the W S Berry farm eight miles west of Monroe on the Jonesboro highway brought together about 50 guests. Vic Barringer supervised the meal with multiple barbecue pits used for the meats and an assortment of cakes, pickles, and beverages. Attendees included Hi E Dicker C E Wilds B Beasley G B Lewis H F Williams former Sheriff Arthur Grant Jacob Landrum and Albert Abercrombie among others. Page continues.
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Citizens Form Association To Hunt Evidence
More than 2,000 Washington citizens organized as the City Service Association for Law and Order to gather liquor evidence and deliver it to authorities. Rev William S Abernathy urged members to collect any evidence they can find while avoiding private homes, vowed to target illicit sales and “crush that place to the ground.”
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City Service Association For Law and Order
William S. Abernathy
Cavalry Baptist Church
Dr. Abernathy
Morehouse Plans July Vote on Highway Bond Issue
At a police jury meeting in Bastrop an election is set for July 19 to approve a 420000 bond for gravel road construction in District One Morehouse parish and to pave the Bastrop Monroe highway with concrete from Bastrop to the Ouachita Morehouse line. The meeting notes indicate strong support and little opposition.
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Farm owner shot during tenant clash in McComb
Boyd Williams white farmer of Amite county was seriously wounded when he tried to quell a fight among negro tenants on his farm. He was shot through the lungs and the assailants escaped.
Guardsmen Called Out at Jackson in Burley Trial
More than 500 national guardsmen were summoned in Jackson to guard Walter Burley the negro slayer as he is brought to trial for the murders of Mrs O Rees and Miss Martha Rees. The grand jury will meet and Burley’s case opens proceedings with a short trial expected to last about an hour.
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Miss
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Hugh A. Gillespie
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J. H. Howie
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H. B. Leach
Irish Navy submarine sold for 100 dollars to junk dealer
New York reports the submarine built by John P. Holland forty years ago for Fenian supporters was auctioned for 100 dollars to a junk man. The craft that once stirred plans against the British fleet is now a discarded relic.
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Miss Lucy Worrier Hums Through High Spirits Joke
Miss Lucy Wanter questions why she feels so upbeat and declares it’s easier to run in high spirits than low. The quip reflects Hambone humor and J P Alley’s syndicated style.
Laurel missing five on trip from Natchez
Five Laurel Lumberjacks players are missing after the bus broke down twenty miles from Natchez on a trip home from Natchez. The missing include catcher Polvogt third baseman Bradley left fielder Francis and pitchers Martin and Grill. Local officials and Brookehaven car crews searched and asked for help via the AP SOS.
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District Court Docket for Week Opens Second Jury Term
The district court convened for the second week of its spring jury term with a fresh venire of 30 jurors. Trials begin Tuesday, after a brief session to excuse jurors, with cases including shootings, forgery, perjury, and larceny, while prior week cases may be continued if needed.
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Lindbergh Takes A Rest After Crowded Welcome
Col Charles A Lindbergh rested in St. Louis after a month of adulation for the Spirit of St Louis flight. Crowd scenes, stage appearances, and plans for his future filled his day as he considered mail and lodging, with a hint that St Louis could become a national aviation center.
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Three Babies Die in Poisoning at Springfield Home
Springfield Michigan June 20 three babies died and five more are seriously ill after food poisoning at the Springfield Redemption home an institution for infants under court care The Bergman baby and Rose Ann Norbert died at the home and hospital respectively while five children remain under physician care Names include Betty Bergman Rosy Rusher Letha Miler Margaret Miller Grace Reeves and Paul Wilt sang authorities say samples of the Sunday meal are being analyzed and the home matron Minnie Manley and housekeeper Alice Pauk also fell ill.
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Rose Ann Norbet
Betty Bergman
Minnie Manley
Alice Pauk
Bergman
Norbert
Henrietta Hunt
Rosy Rusher
Letha Miler
Margaret Miller
Grace Reeves
Paul Wiltsang
Rehabilitation Committee to End Work in Ouachita Parish
The Ouachita parish rehabilitation committee will finish its work on Thursday June 23. Applicants should present claims for further aid on Wednesday and Thursday this week. About 900 families have received rations or planting seed or both. A second ration issue is authorized for those most affected by the La Fourche overflow.
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la Fourche
Monroe
Seizure on Florida City Street Ends With Safe Return
William E. Sullivan a motion picture machine operator was seized last night by four men dragged into a touring car driven miles into the woods and whipped. His wife Mrs Sullivan was also seized but returned unharmed. Richard Nosti, who aided Sullivan, was knocked down and treated in hospital. Police plan a full investigation.
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Tampa
Fla
William E. Sullivan
Sullivan
Nosti
Fatal Sheriff Fire Forbid Attempted Kidnapping Shocks Georgetown
In Georgetown Georgia on June 20 sheriff C E Banks of Quitman County fired on a passing car to halt a kidnapping attempt. The shot killed Miss Gracie Gray of Montgomery Alabama. The car carried two men later named J C Kirkland and Fred Johnson who were arrested in Eufaula Alabama for drunkenness. Police said the death was accidental and no inquest will be held. The body was sent to Eufaula.
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Man County
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Montgomery
Ala
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Fred Johnson
Myers
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Eufaula
Abbeville
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Mrs Coolidge Fairs In Cowboy Style At Trout Stream
Mrs Coolidge dressed in a miniature cowboy hat boots shirt and slicker journeyed toward a nearby trout stream near the summer White House to fish with a fishing pole and fly.
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Rapid City
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Mystery They Wouldnt Believe by Roy Vickers Serial Planned
The News Star announces publishing rights for Roy Vickers mystery They Wouldnt Believe. The first installment appears next Monday in the newspaper with daily delivery available in Monroe West Monroe and surrounding Northeast Louisiana areas.
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