Richland Heiress Sues Strother Estate Trustee
Mrs. Louise Strother Bunch of Louisiana files a chancery suit in Federal Court at Danville to require J. C. Greer as trustee to pay her annual income from the Oscar D. Strother estate valued around 2 million dollars. The will reportedly limits income to the adopted daughter until age three, then full control, with oil holdings boosting earnings.
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Texas
Richland
O. D. Strother
Danville
Louise Strother Bunch
Louisiana
J. C. Greer
Oscar D. Strother
Felix Bunch
Monroe
Dallas Cain
Thomas Street
Bunch
Cotton relief tour seeks unified cotton acreage control plan
W H Hodges of Bossier Parish and J M Thomsbdn publisher of the New Orleans Item Tribune tour three southern states to urge governors and leaders to back a Jackson Mississippi meeting November 23. The aim is uniform action across the cotton belt on acreage control or similar price relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
W. H. Hodges
Bossier Parish
J. M. Thomsbdn
New Orleans Item-Tribune
Cotton Relief Workers
Jackson
Miss
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Tragic Swing Death Near Memphis Home
Thelma Ruth Lloyd, 36, hanged herself from a backyard swing with a trace chain around her neck. Relatives said she had been in poor health for some time.
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Memphis
Tenn
Aby
Thelma Ruth Lloyd
Rambling Notes From Monroe Society and Community Life
Local column chronicles colorful Monroe residents. Bob Tucker makes a public appearance with Lions Club support. A cafe touts homey steam table fare. A university journalism tragedy inspires a cub reporter. A De Siard Street bus sparker, Frances Angelino, charms riders. Hunters prepare for November 16 ducks. Rev Hastings and Dr Minnie Faulk join summer habits at the Municipal Natatorium. Arthur West lists many nicknames from Pretty Boy to Oil Scout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
L. T. Hastings
Conventions Destined for Cleveland and Chicago Next Year
National party convention outlook favors Cleveland for Republicans with Ohio influence shaping the pick and Chicago for Democrats. San Francisco and other bidders like Philadelphia, Atlantic City, St. Louis, Detroit, and Boston remain in contention as December and January committee meetings set the process.
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Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Calvin Coolidge
San Ncisco
Capital
Joseph R. Nutt
Republican National Committee
Fess
Brown
Ohio
Hoover
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
St. Louis
Detroit
Boston
East
John W. Davis
Kansas City
al Smith
Houston
Briand urges end to fighting in Manchuria
Paris reports Briand, head of the League of Nations Council, asked Geneva to inform China and Japan that commanders must refrain from new aggressions. China said Japan ordered evacuation of Tsitsihar, while General Mah held the city. A Japanese detachment seized the Fuchawan coal mine near Darien, raising fear of imminent conflict.
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Paris
Aristide Briand
League of Nations Council
League
Geneva
Manchuria
China
League of Nations
Inchuria
Chan-Shan
Tsitsihar
Mah
Fuchawan
Northeast Mining Corporation
Darien
Alfred Sze
League Council
Compromise Plan Boosts U S Optimism on Manchuria
Undersecretary Castle of the state department said a compromise plan to be discussed at the League of Nations sessions in Paris next week formed the basis for the American government's optimism over the Manchurian situation. He declined further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Castle
State Department
League of Nations
Paris
Horton calls special session of Tennessee legislature
Governor Horton announced plans to convene the legislature for an extraordinary session starting Monday at noon. He will release the call by Saturday but will not yet specify the topics, as the state faces a depleted treasury and overdue salaries across state agencies and the six normal colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Horton
State House
Castaways Rescued From Baden Baden Near Balboa
U S S Swan rescued 11 survivors and five dead from the wrecked schooner Baden Baden near Balboa C Z. Captain Wabb is badly injured with spine trauma. The crew and bodies were taken aboard and the ship heads to Coco Solo.
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Balboa
C. Z
Coco Solo
Wabb
New Orleans Bankers Open Debate on National Credit Pool
Louisiana and Mississippi bankers begin deliberations on subscribing to a quota of debentures for the 500 million dollar national credit corporation pool to stabilize conditions and restore public confidence. Loan committees in the Sixth Federal Reserve District will set rates around six percent and decide participation with Credit Association No. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Mississippi
National Credit Corporation
Lcams
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
J. D. O'Keefe
National Credit Association No. 4
Hoover
Credit Association No
Bandits rob Indiana banks for 35000 in cash and valuables
Eight men robbed the National Branch Bank and Madison Safe Deposit and Trust Company in Madison Indiana taking about 35000 in cash and gold bonds plus silverware. They fled in a sedan with an Ohio plate heading north as an airplane searched nearby highways. Employees and customers were forced to lie down in the president's private office during the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Ind
National Branch
Madison Safe Deposit and Trust Company
Ohio
J. W. Tevis
Ohio River
Indiana
Ohio State Line
Governor Parnell May Appoint Temporary Caraway Successor
Governor Harvey Parnell announced he would seek a ruling on power to appoint a temporary successor to Senator T. H. Caraway pending a special election. He aims to preserve Arkansas’ two-senator quota as legal questions divide scholars. Mrs. Hattie Caraway is favored to fill the unexpired term if nominated.
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Little Rock
Ark
Harvey Parnell
T. H. Caraway
Hal L. Norwood
Arkansas
Congress
Caraway
Parnell
State Democratic Control Committee
Ouachita Parish Rolls Call Seeks Early Completion
The annual Red Cross roll call in Ouachita Parish was inaugurated yesterday with a request for public and volunteer cooperation. Most work should be finished by Wednesday, with residences canvassed by tomorrow and downtown campaigns Saturday. Red Cross buttons will be handed out downtown and at three hotels by Junior Charity League members. Rural areas reported strong progress with many homes displaying emblems.
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Red Cross
Ouachita Parish
Junior Charity League
Virginia, Frances and
Monroe
Louisiana Baptists Report Assets Worth Ten Million Dollars
At the Louisiana state convention in Alexandria Dr M E Dodd reported assets totaling about ten million dollars. Liabilities amount to roughly 1.44 million leaving net worth over 8.5 million. The convention, other Baptist agencies, and the Baptist Hospital of New Orleans are listed among major assets.
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Alexandria
M. E. Dodd
Shreveport
Baptist Hospital of
New Orleans
Two Men Die in Barge Blast off Lake Charles
A blast on a Clooney Construction barge at the Sun Oil loading rack in Hackberry killed two workers, James Bruce and Joe Donivan, and injured a third. Captain Richard of the tug Dart suffered minor injuries as crews fought fires that destroyed two barges and burned oil along Kelso Bayou.
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Lake Charles
Clooney Construction Company
Sun Oil Company
Hackberry
James Bruce
Goosport
Joe Donivan
Moss Lake
Kelso Bayou
Captain Richard
Clooney
Dart
Bruce
Donivan
Richard
I. O'Connor Political Leader Dies in New Orleans
Thomas I. O'Connor a 40 year old political figure and former city official died after five weeks illness. He served as assistant director of fisheries at the State Department of Conservation and was known as an original John M Parker man who campaigned for Parker in 1916 and supported Francis Williams for mayor and Huey P Long for senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Thomas I. O'Connor
O'Connor
State Department of Conservation
John M. Parker
Parker
Francis Williams
Huey P. Long
Joseph E. Ransdell
Woman Kills Self Former Prohibition Informer
In Cincinnati on November 12, Mrs. Della Christie, 30, a former prohibition informer, died by gunshot in a hotel room after leaving a note asking the government to bury her. The message referenced past and future and criticized Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Della Christie
Prohibition
Sam
Earl K Long to address West Monroe meeting
Earl K Long, brother of Governor Huey P Long, qualifies for lieutenant governor and plans to speak at 7 30 pm in Crosley School auditorium West Monroe. Other speakers include Julius T Long and Dudley J Guilbeau. Long explains he runs on an independent ticket.
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Earl K. Long
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Hotel Monroe
Mr. Long
Crosley School
West Monroe
Julius T. Long
Shreveport
Earl Long
Winnfield
Long
Financial Plans Worked Out By Baptist Committee
A five member committee chaired by A. J. Caldwell was selected to formulate financial relief plans for the Louisiana State Baptist convention and report conclusions today to address the convention's indebtedness. Other members are C. G. Clark E. E. Colvin E. N. Weaver and H. M. Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Louisiana State Baptist Convention
A. J. Caldwell
C. G. Clark
E. E. Colvin
E. N. Weaver
H. M. Bennett
Oil Firms Named in Texas Antitrust Ouster Suits
Texas Attorney General James V. Allred filed ouster suits in Travis County District Court against 15 oil companies and two associations for violating anti trust laws. The action seeks charter forfeiture and fines dating back to November 20 1929.
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Austin
Standard of New Jersey
Travis County
James V. Allred
Texas
Standard Oil Company of
New York
Standard Oil Company of California
Shell Union Oil Corporation
Humble Oil and Refining Company
the Texas Company
Gulf Refining Company
Pastotex Petroleum Company
Continental Oil Company
Sinclair Refining Company
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Simms Oil Company
Shell Petroleum Corporation
Cities Service Oil Company
Texas Pacific Coal.and Oil Company
Texas Petroleum Marketers’ Association
American Petroleum Institute
Allied
Federal Trade Commission
Allred
Reyer Heads New Orleans Police as Myers Resigns
George Reyer chief of police leads the New Orleans department as Colonel Hu B Myers resigns amid an ouster suit claim of ineligibility due to insufficient residence years. Mayor Walmsley planned to present the resignation to the commission council. officials expressed regret over Myers departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyer
New Orleans
HU Myers
George Reyer
Commission Council
Hu B. Myers
Myers
George Rouquette
T. Semmes Walmsley
Colonel Myers
Welfare Workers and Teachers Meet in Baton Rouge
Juvenile welfare workers of national reputation join Louisiana teachers in Baton Rouge for a three day joint session tied to the White House child health and protection program and the Louisiana Teachers Association convention. Dr. James M. Smith inaugurates as LSU president with speakers including Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur and Governor Huey P. Long.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
White House
Louisiana Teachers Association
Jack Hays
Monroe
National Note
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Leland Stanford University
James M. Smith
Louisiana State University
Wilbur
Huey P. Long
Smith
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Louise Bunch
Virginia City
Strother Holdings
Strother
Seminole
Oklo
Cotton
Jes’ Ramblin
Bob Ed Tucker
Lions
Lions Clubs
Lions National Magazine
Tucker
A. B
Clarkson
Big Boy
Mother
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Phoenix
Aziz
Hedvig Samuelson
Samuelson
Sherrouse
DeSiard Street
Frances Angelino
Arthur West
Pretty Boy
Doc
Briand
Japan
Nippon Command
Emphis
Fort Smith
Red— Fulton
Ose
Quachita— Canden
Mwaree Eeeeetees
Tammany
Garner
Cullen
Cheltenham
Maryland
Here
Orleans
Indiana Bank
Louisiana Baptists
Associated Press
William Howard Gardiner
Navy League of the United States
Board of Inquiry
Gardiner
T. I. O’connor
Woman Kills Self
Baptist Committee
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