Negro pursuits in Waco area violence over Bolton case
A manhunt in Waco, Texas, ends with three alleged suspects in custody for the killing of Harold Bolton and assault of his companion Miss Margaret Hayes. A mob chased a suspect after the assault, while another case reports a later attempt on a farmer’s wife near Honey Grove with a lynching-tinged atmosphere and renewed mob searches.
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Margaret Hayes
Kerven
Associated Press
Waco
Texas
Harrel Bolton
Harold Bolton
Bolton
Miss Hayes
Corsicana
Fort Worth
Forestone
Evin Ausley
Kerren
Honey Grove
Will Mason
Mason
North Louisiana Agricultural Leaders Chart Big Fair Plans
Plans for the North Louisiana Fair at the Louisiana Experiment Station in October were launched at Calhoun by agricultural leaders and farmers. The event aims to showcase extensive exhibits from Ouachita and neighboring parishes with addresses on plant health and hog cholera prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Louisiana
Louisiana Experiment Station
Calhoun
E. R. Strahan
Jewell McQuiller
Shreveport
Union
Lincoln
Richland
Jackson
Morehouse
Ouachita
C. W. Edgerton
Baton Rouge
Oliver Morton
Monroe
J. H. Watkins
Ouachita Farm Bureau
North Louisiana Agricultural Society
Edgerton
Strahan
Ouachita Parish
Cadeville
Cheniere
Colony
Sterlington
Claiborne School House
E. S. Walls
Frantom
Jewel McQuiller
Margaret Smith
The
Claiborne Agricultural Club
Louisiana
Southeast
Arkansas
Connie Boneslagel
Little Rock
M. T. Payne
N. C. Barsch
el Dorado
Bradford Knapp
University of Arkansas
Bernice
Junction City
Graduation Address by Rev Waddill at Rayville High
A crowd attended the Rayville High graduation in the theatre Thursday night as eight girls and one boy received diplomas from the superintendent. Rev A W Waddill of Monroe delivered the address "Over a New Road" urging graduates to value each day, face new paths, and pursue lofty aims despite difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Waddill
Rayville High
Rayville
A. W. Waddill
Monroe
Tax Unconstitutional Says Industry Leader At Conference
James Emery, general counsel for the National Association of Manufacturers, argues at the American Manufacturers Association meeting that the recent supreme court ruling against the child labor tax makes constitutional limits on Congress ineffective and threatens federal sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
United States
James Emery
General Council
The
National Association of Manufacturers
Conference of the American Manufacturers Association
Monroe Visitor Conference Hopes to Boost La Societe Membership
Grand organizer C. C. Jordan of Shreveport arrived in Monroe Friday to confer with Grand Voiture officers at American Legion headquarters. The meeting aims to stimulate La Societe efforts and expand membership and interests within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Jordan
Sheveport
la Societe de 408
Monroe
American Legion
la Societe
Railroad Labor Board Will Act With No Regard to Freight Cuts
Chicago May 26 The United States railroad labor board will make wave decisions affecting over 400000 shop crafts and maintenance of way workers independent of rate cuts by the Interstate Commerce Commission announced by Ben W Hooper chairman of the board and the move is set as the board’s policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Labor Board
Associated Press
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ben W. Hooper
Chairmen Plan Anti Malaria Campaign Meeting
Monarch area committees from the Monroe Rotary Kiwanis and Lions Clubs will meet with Dr John Schreiber Ouachita parish health unit director to organize a malaria control campaign in Monroe It aims to raise 2000 dollars for the effort Dr Hugo Muench Shreveport health unit head is in Monroe for conditions review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Suits Filed in Monroe District Court
The following suits were filed in district court. Charles W. Parnell vs J O McCormick R M Breard Jr receiver of Williams and Morehead Inc vs P E Morehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Charles W. Parnell
J. O. McCor
Mick, R. M. Breard, Jr
Williams and Morehead, Inc
Vs. P. E. Morehead
Eleven Miners Die in Blast at St. Claire Mine
Birmingham May 26 Eleven miners were killed in an explosion at the St. Claire mine last night. Five of the victims were white. Details on the accident are scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Birmingham
St. Claire
Flood Conditions Resume on Memphis Helena Line
Helena Ark May 26 train service on the Memphis Helena and Louisiana railroad will resume tomorrow between Memphis and McGehee as eastern Arkansas flood districts move toward normal. Tracks near Snow Lake remain underwater and the Laconia circle has bad conditions, but officials expect regular schedules to start again.
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Helena
Ark
Memphis, Helena and Louisiana Railroad
Memphis
McGehee
Arkansas
Snow Lake
Laconia Circle
What Constitutes Contractor Great Problem in Court
District court discussed what defines a contractor in a suit by Sheriff Grant against J W Kennedy over a contractor license tax. Defense contends hourly work falls outside contractor scope and Kennedy not liable. Case held over for further investigation. could affect other boiler and chimney repair businesses. Alice McCoy charged with petty larceny pleaded not guilty in sixth district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
A. T. Grant
J. W. Kennedy
Matthew Redmond
Kennedy
Alice McCoy
Sixth District
Leaders Praise Citizens After Mississippi Flood Fight
Presidents R D Chotard and J W Summerlin announce that 27 miles of 148 miles of levees meet commission grade. They credit widespread cooperation, convicts, railroad, telephone workers, and local towns for preventing breaches and ensuring flood protection along the Arkansas and Mississippi river system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Chotard
Southeast
Arkansas Levee Board
J. W. Summerlin
Tensas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Old Chicot
Fulton Lake
Panther
Forest
Vaucluse
Dherefore
Desha
Chicot
Drew
Lincoln
Ashley
Monroe Building and Loan Secures Grand Avenue Lot
The Monroe Building and Loan Association has acquired title to the lot on the east side of South Grand Street, formerly owned by Mrs. H. E. Hudson and E. Murray Hudson, for a consideration of $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Building and Loan
Grand Avenue
The
Monroe Building & Loan Association
South Grand Street
H. E. Hudson
E. Murray Hudson
New Center for Gasoline Plant Opens in Ouachita Parish
Land and oil and gas rights in Ouachita parish near Swarts transfer to Southern Carbon Company for 100000 dollars. George L. Bubb and Reid L. Carr nego tiated in New York. The area along Missouri Pacific railway in township 19N region 5 6E cited as richest gasoline content. Swartz area to become carbon manufacturing hub with multiple plants expanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph M. Viets
W. H. Viets
William H. Viets
Bryan Viets
John H. Merriwether
Southern Carbon Company
Swarts
Ouachita Parish
Southern Carbon
New York
George L. Bubb
Reid L. Carr
Missouri Pacific Railway
Louisiana
United States
Swartz
South
Huber
Standard Gas Company
Atlas Oil Company
Crane Denies Rumor of Conviction in Syria
Paris May 26 The French foreign office has no knowledge of a Damascus military court conviction for Charess R. Crane former American minister to China. Crane is in Paris and continues discussions on Syria with French leaders, insisting the reported riot conviction is an error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Charess R. Crane
China
Damascus
Crane
Syria
Jersey campaign week urged in Ouachita parish
Dairymen Jersey breeders and agricultural representatives completed the Jersey campaign week committee in Ouachita parish starting June 5. Genie Miller named president with E. R. Strahan as secretary. A noon June 7 barbecue dinner opens events with a dinner committee and entertainment set. Bradford Knapp of Arkansas invited to speak. North Louisiana Jersey Breeders invited. state agriculture experts expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Ouachita Parish
Genie Miller
E. R. Strahan
Parish
Herman
McGuire
Jewell McQuiller
J. B. Filhiol
W. W. McDonald
Manning McGuire
Hamp Moore
FE. L. Haggard
E. D. Harris
Bradford Knapp
University of Arkansas At
Taxation bill shifts tax disputes to parish juries in Louisiana
A bill introduced by J. S. Douglas proposes stripping the Louisiana tax commission of taxing adjustments and making parish police juries the final arbiters in valuation disputes. Appeals would go to courts. The measure, supported by senators Browne, Ventriss, Smith, and others, targets section 10 of act 281 of 1920 and outlines equalization rules and property classifications for assessment.
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Tax Commission
E. Wayles
Browne
Ventriss J. Smith
Senate
J. S. Douglas
W. C. Jones
J. F. Schell
House
General Assembly
Board of State Affairs
Louisiana Tax Commission
Parish Board of Equalization
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Fair Companion
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Levee Board
AGGIE
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Ommsseh
Douglas
Bradford Hearn
Shreveport Producing and Refining Corporation of
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