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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1926

Page

5

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Famed entomologist to aid Ouachita farmers against hopper

Dr W B Hinds a renowned LSU entomologist will arrive in Monroe tonight to advise farmers in the north state on controlling the cotton hopper. Parish agent Strahan urges early calls to arrange field visits and recommendations while Hinds is in the area through Thursday.

Monroe W. B. Hinds Louisiana State University KE. —. Strahan Parish Hinds Mr. Strahan Dr. Hinds A. M. Atking Monroe Hardware Company Texas

Miraculous Escape After Car Hits Train at Crossing

An automobile driven by A. M. Newman and his two children aged 3 and 5 was struck by Rock Island passenger train 638 at a crossing a mile north of Mamou Evangeline parish. The car plunged into a canal but the three occupants escaped with only slight injuries.

Alexandria A. P A. M. Newman Rock Island Mamou Evangeline Parish Newman

Flashes of Life from Across the Nation

A scattered Associated Press roundup notes the Savannah or Mobile form chosen to adapt the Charleston dance by the American Society of Dancing Teachers while preserving its kickless style. Henry Ford’s square dances are deemed unlikely to succeed similar to his peace ship idea. Berlin schools reportedly continue corporal punishment despite socialist reform pressures. Philadelphia guidance urges grace before meals for digestion. Vincent Astor denies a pending critical dispute with Mrs Astor as he travels and yachts, with returns from France.

Associated Press New York American Society of Dancing Teachers Savannah Mobile Henry Ford

Slush Fund Claims In Senate Campaign Cast A Shadow

An Associated Press dispatch from Washington state reports investigators probing a “huge slush fund” linked to campaign activity for North Friends of Senator Nye. The charge alleges administration channels financed North Dakota get out the vote through house to house canvassing before election day.

Associated Press Washington State Senate Campaign Fund Committee North Nye Coolidge North Dakota H. (. McArthur

Sterilization Bill Sparks House Battle in Louisiana

Baton Rouge reports a heated fight over a sterilization bill aimed at sexually sterilizing the insane and feeble minded. Proponents claim asylum protections are strong while opponents push for defeat, with key figures Dr. Harrison Jordan and Rep. M. K. Smith taking leading roles. The measure faces lengthy debates despite Senate approval.

Caddo Senate

Prisoner in Caddo Succeeds in Third Attempt

S R Bulger a 60 year old man thought to be an Arkansas resident died by self strangulation in his Caddo parish jail cell. He had been held on a sanity charge after four days in custody and made three prior suicide attempts but failed. The death followed Coroner Willis P Butler reporting the incident.

Shreveport A. P S. R. Bulger Arkansas Caddo Parish Mo Ve Willis P. Butler Bulger el Dorado, Ark

River Stages Report Across Mississippi System

Mississippi river levels show Memphis at 15.1 feet unchanged. Vicksburg records 19.8 feet, up 0.5. New Orleans at 2.8, up 0.4. Red River at Shreveport 41.8, down 0.8, and ra Sh flas 0.7 remains.

Mississippi Memphis Vicksburg New Orleans Shreveport

Child Labor Bill Passes State Senate After House Approval

Baton Rouge report says Representative I L Williams's child labor bill passed the Senate 37 to 1 after opposition from Senator McCormack. The measure limits working hours to eight per day for ages 14 to 11, with exceptions. opponents warn of hardship while supporters stress youth welfare. The Peltier bill to abolish the endless chain selling method also cleared the Senate unanimously and awaits the governor's signature. Other measures acted include refunding $130,000 to the state board of liquidation, seizure of illegal concealed weapons, and public motor conveyance regulation under the Public Service Commission.

Mr. McCnarmack Menefee New Orleans McCormack Jost Bagwell East Carroll Senator Bagwell Henry Whardiner Mr. Wardiner Peltier Senate Shreveport Hall Carville House State Board of Liquidation Sanchez Bennett Bs Public Service Commission The Highway Commission

Evangelist McPherson Criticizes Probe Focus

A P reports Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson denounces investigators for centering the probe on her five weeks disappearance. She asserts authorities doubt her kidnapping story and jokes about her future husband, while Mexican officials track alleged kidnapers Steve and Rose near Agua Prieta after a five day permit renewal.

Los Angeles A. P.J Aimee Semple McPherson Mexico Ocean Park Agua Tricta Los Angeles Times Douglas Aiz Steve Rose McPherson Nacozari Agua, Prieta Times

Building Permits in Monroe Hit Over Three Million for 1926

Building permits issued in Monroe during the first half of 1926 total about 4385 777, exceeding half a million dollars. Factoring in a two million dollar Brown Paper Company project on the west side, the Twin Cities area may surpass three million by year end. Highest activity comes from many residences, with several commercial structures added including a 115000 Ouachita Parish High School expansion.

Monroe Yea Brown Paper Company West Side Mon-roe Consumers Ice Company Congo DeStard Streets F. T. Smith Listh Harrison Streets A. Elias DeSiard Street Columbus Social Club DeStard Street Orvin-Kent Ice Cream Company South Grand Street George Motor Supply Company Washington Street Charles Eichel Walnut Street C. R. Tidwell Hall and Ouachita Parish Fairview

Roomers Guilty in Fla Family Murder Case

Police hunt for a couple ejected from the Yampa Florida rooming house where four people were killed by head wounds and an ax found at the scene. Victims include Mrs. Caroline Rowell 90 and her relatives Lena Rowell 16 B E Rowell 45 and C J Alexander 36. Authorities seek Richard Rowell and Henry organ as persons of interest. Neighbors testified Rowell ejected a couple after they refused to leave amid threats.

Yampa Florida Ajti Caroline E. Rowell B. E. Rowell Bis Eva Lena Rowell C. J. Alexander Rowell

Ponzi Arrested Aboard Ship En Route To New Orleans

Charles Ponzi, the Boston financier, was taken into custody by Sheriff T A Binford after being chased to New Orleans. He claimed he fled injustice and persecution, debated returning to Boston to face a criminal sentence, and said he had been aboard a ship leaving Houston with brief shore leaves in Galveston and New Orleans.

Houston Texas Charles Ponzi Boston Florida T. A. Binford New Orleans Ponzi Binford Tampa Galveston New Or

Notorious Ponzi Captured in New Orleans Garb of Messman

Noted swindler Charles Ponzi, wanted in Boston and Florida, was arrested in New Orleans while posing as a ship’s messman. He claimed he planned to reach Italy, talked with sheriffs and photographers on the jail steps, and gave an expansive, casual interview at breakfast before a continuation note.

Orleans Boston Florida Charles Ponzi New Orlean Mediterranean Italy Ponzi Sherff Binford George Lacey New Orleans Palm Beach

Wealthy Florida developer held after coroner’s jury finds wife’s death

In St. Petersburg Florida Eugene M Elliott millionaire developer and organizer faced a preliminary murder hearing after a coroner’s jury found he was responsible for his wife Madeline Elliott’s death from a skull fracture. Police say she fell after a confrontation as he allegedly locked doors and warned her away from the house.

ST. Petersburg Fla A. T Eugene M. Elliott Aganizer Elliott EK. D. Vaughn

Monroe Delegation Heads to Baton Rouge on Carbon Bill

A Monroe Ouachita Parish and Chamber of Commerce delegation will appear before a Baton Rouge senate committee on the carbon black bill. Mayor Arnold Bernstein and officials including T F Terzia J Harvey Trousdale lead businessmen such as H R Speed Albert Horuff P M Atkins and H J Fernandez to argue the bill is needed to avoid an industrial setback.

Moonroe Ouachita Chamber of Commerce Baton Rouge Senate Arnold Bernstein T. F. Terzia J. Harvey Trousdale Chamber of Commer TH. IR. Speed George Weaks T. &. Flournoy Albert Horuff P. M. Atkins W. C. Feazel D. ¥. Smith J. A Perry Toby Bancroft Herbert Cole John B. Collens Abe Arent H. J. Fernandez Monroe Fernandez

Epidemic Feared as Flood Death Toll Surges in Mexico

A correspondent for El Universal reports Leon flood fatalities may exceed 1000. He notes many bodies were swept away and never recovered, making exact counts impossible. The devastation spans Leon and adjacent farming areas, with recovery efforts ongoing.

Mexico City A. P Leon el Universale Ho Sys

Senate Debates Farm Relief Plan Amid Tax Vote Clash

Washington June debate centers on a proposed farm relief bill creating a seven member commission to administer a 100 million dollar loan fund for cooperative marketing associations. The Agriculture Secretary serves as ex officio, with six presidential appointees covering livestock dairy cotton tobacco fruits and vegetables. The commission would meet weekly to advise on foreign trade effects and could authorize loans to cooperative groups.

Washington Fes Senate Secretary of ‘Agriculture Fromvolving

Heat Wave Sweeps Central States Across Chicago

Heat wave spans central states and Pacific coast with record overnight temperatures. Officials warn of continuing high heat as cities like Chicago face dangerous conditions for residents.

Central States Chicago Pacific

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