18 Nov 1929
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1929
Page
1
A blast in the X ray rooms at the University of California hospital sparked a blaze that flooded the building and threatened patients. Nurses and firemen evacuated and quieted 120 patients. damage estimated at 250000 with no serious injuries. Patients returned to beds within hours as the scene stabilized.
chaotic market report shows orders pouring into the New York Stock Exchange as prices drift downward amid heavy selling pressure. Traders faced widespread declines with many shares slipping despite brief spurts, as market activity faltered and rumors circulated about earnings and inflation.
A Chicago bartender died after an altercation sparked by a critic of beer. Police reported the suspect fled the scene and investigators are pursuing leads as witnesses describe a heated exchange.
Nine marooned individuals aboard the Nanuk of the Swenson Fur Trading Co are trapped in ice near North Cape Siberia with the Stavropol Soviet ship. Pilots Frank Dorbrandt and Carl Bon Kielson, missing in Alaska and on the Siberian coast, tried rescue flights but storms forced ground returns. Six survivors were moved to Nome, Alaska, by each pilot.
A pilot parachuted to safety after landing a small plane on a flat store roof. Eyewitnesses describe the craft touching down and the pilot exiting without serious injury. The incident drew bystanders and prompted a cautious response from local authorities.
An elderly couple celebrated a long marriage marking days together and a milestone in their life. Local observers described their devotion and noted the community’s warm support for the pair through years of shared routines and mutual care.
A fragmented report notes an incident where a Black individual kissed the hand of a White girl without danger or threat. The text references witnesses and places, but details are unclear due to OCR damage and repetition.
Three hunters in Savannah claim they shot a duck Sunday that fought an oyster gripping its lower bill and keeping its head underwater. The story notes the unlikely sequence of events and the hunters’ account of the incident.
Sergeant Geoif Corley, a state penitentiary officer and former Jackson policeman, narrowly escaped an assassin’s attempt at his guard residence in Parchman Mississippi. Two bullets shattered a wall as he and a night guard exchanged fire after the intruder opened fire.
Mr and Mrs Jolly testified in the gang trial for the Hibernia Bank robbery and were escorted to the state line by a detective. They said Mrs Patterson made bandit masks and the stolen cash was divided at Patterson's home. Police tightened precautions as the case nears its second week and a police docket alibi dispute is investigated.
John Barcy known as West Side Johnny, a Chicago gangster, was blindsided by a gun explosion at his home when he rushed to his wife's frightened scream. The blast tore through his left jaw, leaving him crippled, as he sought help by firing a second barrel from the window.
A noir humorous piece presents Hambone narrator vents on pay and people who mock him. The text centers on life, pride, and misfortune with a rustic voice and comic cadence.
Secret ary of War James W. Good, recovering from an appendicitis operation, clung to life for several hours with family by his bedside at Walter Reed hospital as doctors had earlier said recovery was unlikely. Acting Secretary Hurley and other aides moved to the sick room after noon.
In Decatur Georgia on November 1 a suspected automobile thief mortally wounded by his own gunshot while his companion was wounded from the same bullet during arrest. Piazz fired the shot from a boot pistol and both men were taken to jail from the car.
New Orleans reports blame on cold weather and warm fires for a string of blazes. The Bowie home in Lakeview burned with about 4000 dollars loss, Breaux residence in Algiers suffered 730 dollars damage, two other fires pushed total to 16000 dollars. Weather bureau forecast 42 to 46 degrees tonight with frost inland in Louisiana and Mississippi.
In Paradena Cahio, a fire destroys three buildings and damages three more as firefighters race to respond after Fire Machine WC Trepp says a forgotten wrench prevented hydrants from turning on. City officials promise investigation into the incident and the delay.
A barge ferry on a Florida Alabama route capsized in Sage River near Pensacola. Fifteen aboard were rescued or swam ashore while four automobiles valued at 10 000 dollars sank. Crew members and passengers, including three children, escaped with varying aid from nearby boats. Salvage efforts planned for today as current remained swift.
Five prisoners at Webster parish penal farm escaped Sunday by sawing a bar and forcing a window screen. Fifteen others remained. no trace yet found. Escaped inmates include Otis Adams and Johnnie Bure white and Fudge Milan Abner Buffington and Sam Hruwas newro's.
A family feud blamed for the stabbing of Ferris Rosey 24 by his brother in law Rodvere Gibson. Rosey was wounded through the right shoulder during a Halloween party. Police reported tensions had smoldered for months.
Freshman President Lewis FP Barber of Alexandria Louisiana was elected president of the Columbia University freshman class. He also belongs to the freshman football team.
W F Tracey 60 a Southern Ruralist salesman from Atlanta Ga was found dead in his Hotel Monroe room at about 1 am. A friend J C Eastman found the body in the bathroom floor. Coroner Dr P Gray ruled natural causes likely a heart seizure. Tracey had arrived Saturday for his weekend stay and previously complained of illness with influenza.
Major General Lytle Brown and a team of U S Army engineers met flood control leaders in Monroe after touring the Boeuf basin en route from Rayville. The group included General Thomas Jackson and Major J H Lee and covered the Rayville to Monroe route by train and auto.
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