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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1935
Page
5
An automobile owned by a Lansing resident is linked to the case. Dickinson's body was found Thursday beside a Rouge Park driveway after two bullet wounds. Police suspect a robbery motive, believing New York lawyer was killed for a large sum he carried.
Detroit June 28. Howard Carter Dickinson 52 year old New York attorney nephew of Chief Justice Hughes was found shot twice and dumped beside a Rouge park driveway. Detectives pursue a theory a woman deposited Dickinsons briefcase in a hotel checkroom 10 hours after the body was found but public comment on this angle was avoided. The ride theory remains their main focus as they examine connections to the Yawkey estate and Detroit attorney Carmichael claim for Dickinsons possible involvement.
Detectives traced Dickinson’s death to a possible robbery ride after his body was found near Rouge Park. A briefcase left anonymous at the Book Cadillac hotel checkroom was later recovered, with only coins an expensive watch and a gold pencil on the victim. The suit coat with Dickinson’s hotel key surfaced two miles from the park. One bullet pierced his head and another his shoulder, the coroner citing hemorrhage as the cause.
A noisy collage featuring quotes from leaders and citizens about the era's politics. Adolf Hitler asserts protective measures for Germany while Andrew Mellon favors jail over tyranny. Grass roots defend the constitution as Senator Robinson criticizes the Louisiana senator. Maury Maverick of Texas responds to a 2000 word complaint with a blunt rebuke.
The Orion constellation contains the most massive and hottest stars with surface temperatures estimated at least 20,000 degrees. The statement notes extreme stellar heat and the prominence of Orion in showcasing these properties.
The United States Bureau of Standards has developed a non staining lubricating oil. The finding suggests improved application in precision machinery and reduced residue on moving parts.
President Roosevelt faces multiple crises as the United Mine Workers and soft coal operators near the end of a wage and hour truce. Congress hustles to send the Wagner labor disputes bill to the White House while debating a gold clause bond payment restriction and an ownership overhaul of utility holding companies.
A stabilization bill pending signature faces a Sunday deadline as 1934-35 contracts would expire. The Wagner bill aims to guarantee collective bargaining, empower a National Labor Relations Board to enforce orders, and allow employee elections to form appropriate bargaining units.
A disabled plane made a safe landing at Selman airport and, after repairs the next morning, continued to Barksdale field. The German police dog accompanying the crew befriended staff at Selmanfield before departure.
In a park picnic scene Conklin and Miss Conklin were shot, leaving a mother waiting at home as detectives describe a quarrel that led to multiple gunshots. Nield surrendered after a brother urged him to come in.
James H. Keeton of Mobile Alabama, a flier in charge of the refueling plane, interjected as the team set a new record and kept two keys in play.
Fred and Al Keys extended their air time aboard the Ole Miss, surpassing the 1930 endurance record. They logged 566 hours in the air early today, beating the previous 553 hour 41 minute 30 second mark by 12 hours. Meridian cheered as the duo planned to keep aloft, with local prizes offered for extra days airborne. The city renamed the field Keys Field in tribute to the pilots.
Captain Eden outlines Mussolini's plan to arraign Ethiopia as unfit for the League. If Geneva intervenes, Italy would withdraw from the League, then press for an Italian protectorate. Failing that, Italy would invade to resolve the border dispute by force.
Public opinion in Italy has shifted sharply toward war, with support for Mussolini’s East Africa policy growing over the past five months. Capt Anthony Eden’s visit did not dampen the drive for armed conflict in pursuit of a complete solution to the Ethiopia dispute.
The document analyzes Italian motives for invading Ethiopia in 1935, noting public support for Africa expansion, economic gains from wartime prep, rumors of Ethiopian riches, a sensational press campaign on slavery, and Italy's need for space for its growing population.
Eva Coe is executed in the electric chair after a bank holdup case tied to Leonard Scarnici. Scarnici, described as an up state gangster, greets the warden and vows a message to Albany before the current is applied. Witnesses observe as doctors verify death and guards clear the room.
The Teflis Grotto hosted its annual barbecue at Bernstein county place on Bayou DeSiard Thursday night drawing a record 200 attendees. A 15 piece band provided music as a generous meal was served amid song and merriment.
Cannon testified he argued with women before dinner then a fireball appeared and he shot himself in the head. Miss Kelly denied the pre shooting argument. The report notes Omaha’s highway junctions and Kansas grain mill figures amid the chaotic courtroom account.
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