Reid Returns to Chicago After New Orleans Visit
Congressman Frank R. Reid head of the House flood control committee left New Orleans for Chicago after a 24 hour stay. He and Commissioner John Klorer reviewed spillway plans and levees and noted delays in the Bonnet Carre spillway construction. Contracts for the main spillway are set to be let July 8.
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New Orleans
Aving
Frank R. Reid
House
Bonnet Carre
Reid
Klorer
Alfred D. Danziger
Klover
Lorimer
Panama Limited
Chicago
Congress
Central Division Rivers and Harbors
Cincinnati
W. H. Holcombe
Cars In Collision At Sixth And Calypso
A Chevrolet coupe owned by W. W. Clemments of 1404 Lee Avenue collided with a car driven by J. L. Landreaux of West Monroe last night at the corner of Sixth and Calypso streets. No serious damage was reported to either vehicle.
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W.W. Clemments
Lee Avenue
J. L. Landreaux
West Monroe
6Th and
Calypso
Gangster Slain in Open Gun Fight in Kansas City
In Kansas City two gangsters are dead and a third wounded after a midnight street gun battle outside a fashionable hotel. Barreti alias Fred Roberts and Hartman died, Pompsey alias Humphreys had a back wound but was said to recover. two others fled.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Los Angeles
Ben Barretti
Fred Roberts
Arthur Hartman
Kearns Pumpsey
Kearns Humphreys
Hartman
Pompsey
Barretti
Pumpsey
Big Tim” Murphy
Cal
Michael Kissange
Five-Armrobbery Ring Tied to Liquor Smuggling Probe
Police seek Barretti and four others linked to a wide range of robberies from Los Angeles to Dallas and Memphis. They allegedly ran a sheriff racket arresting liquor runners for hush money while transporting liquor across the border. Barretti is said to have killed a Chicago gangster after a dispute over a liquor deal.
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Los Angeles
Barretti
Max Silverstein
Galveston
Texas
Dallas
Daniel J. Dennehey
Dennehey
Pumpsey
Memphis
Tenn
Chicago
United States
Alonzo Browne Funeral Held At Family Home
A large crowd attended the Sunday funeral for Alonzo Browne at his mother Mrs. A. G. Browne’s home at 500 Washington Street. Rev. FE F Hayward officiated with interment in the city cemetery. Pallbearers were from Jackson and Vicksburg Motor Car companies and Masons assisted at the grave. Surviving are his mother and brother Groves Browne. numerous colleagues and friends from Jackson, Vicksburg, Tallulah, Rayville and Delhi attended.
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A. G. Browne
Washington Street
FE. F. Hayward
Jackson and
Vicksburg Motor Car Companies
Beth
Groves Browne
Jackson
R. M. Heidelburg
B. A. Smith
Oscar Lamb
J. W. Whitelaw
H. W. Hutchins
C. E. Woodham
L. M. Williams
Vicksburg
B. E. Flowers
H. H. Hamsee
E. L. Mims
L. J. Mobley
Firing Report Follows Smuggling Incident Near Canadian Waters
Washington dispatch notes a preliminary report on June 19 gunfire directed at an American customs patrol boat by a rum smuggler who fled into Canadian waters. No injuries reported and details pending official assessment.
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Washington
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Reflects Postpartum Weakness
A Gretna Louisiana housekeeper recalls using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after a difficult childbirth. She says the tonic helped her regain strength to walk across the room and perform daily chores, continuing with other Pinkham products as part of her routine.
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Gretna
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia FE
Pink _ham
Pinkham
Mars
F. Wicknat
Hancock Street
Gretna, la
Treasury Whitewash Report On Detroit Boat Incident
Detroit was received today by the treasury and forwarded to Secretary Stimson of the state department. The treasury declined to publish the report but said it agreed substantially with press accounts. The investigation will pursue identifying the ram boat and whether the two men aboard were Americans or Canadians. The boat could be identified and had attempted to run liquor from Canadian docks into the United States. The treasury expects no further action until its investigation is completed.
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Detroit
Treasury
Stimson
State Department
United States
The
Treasury Ex
New Hotel Vicksburg Sets July 4 Opening
An advertisement in Jurda News-Star misspelt the opening date for the new hotel in Vicksburg. The correct opening is July 4 and a large member from the Twin Cities and nearby areas is expected to attend.
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Vicksburg
Five Reasons Sugar Is Important In The Diet
A Sugar Institute explanation lists five distinct roles for sugar including food preservation flavor enhancement satiety fuel and emergency energy. It emphasizes sugar supports balanced diets and urges consuming a variety of fruits vegetables and desserts to taste and satisfaction.
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The
Sugar Institute
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H. M. Mc Keavin
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