Cyclone injures 30 in Mississippi and Louisiana
A cyclonic wind swept scattered parts of Louisiana and Mississippi injuring more than 30 people. Newton on the outskirts saw the fiercest blast destroying a dozen structures. Other windstorms hit Baton Rouge area and Hammond with several injuries.
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Newton
Miss
Louisiana
Mississippi
Baton Rouge
Hammond
Emma Sealey
Edward Sealey
Ollie Williams
Martha Jean Williams
F. L. Thompson
George Williams
Dora Lee Robinson
Emmett Arnold Rayner
Arnold Rayner
Lee
Billy Rayner
B. W. Rayner
Minnie Moore
Susie Johnson
Tommie Hardy
Lola Moore
Edna Trammell
Port Allen
Alphonse Landry
John Prine
Sealey
Tanner's
Mississippi River
Beulah
Congress Eyes Short Session For Housing and NRA Reform
Washington reports indicate a brief congressional session is sought to advance Roosevelt aims. A permanent NRA draft may alter anti trust rules, set industry wage and hour floors, and preserve collective bargaining. Housing programs, unemployment insurance, and old age pensions are among prioritie s under consideration as relief efforts and tax questions remain unresolved.
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Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Donald R. Richberg
Executive Council
Royal marriage feted by London
London welcomed the union of Princess Marina and the Duke of Kent with crowds, revelry, and a royal honeymoon at Himley Hall. Police kept order as roving committees clashed with officers but no serious disorders occurred. The couple's London reception followed by a country retreat marked the big royal celebration.
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London
Marina
Duke of Kent
Himley Hall
Earl of Dudley
Lord Trenchard
Louisiana Law Creates Extended Lame Duck Congressional Term
New legislation in Louisiana merges all state elections into January 1936, allowing defeated candidates to serve as lame ducks through most of the 74th Congress. The setup shifts the start of terms, extending representation until January 3, 1937, and faces no immediate complaints from the local delegation.
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Washington
Louisiana
Congress
Undersea quake sparks fear of disastrous wave
A severe submarine earthquake near 2,000 miles at sea prompted radio reports of a tidal wave for the Hawaiian Islands but Honolulu saw little stir. Observers said the threat was unlikely and no emergency was declared, with life continuing normally after Thanksgiving.
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Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii National Park Observatory
Kilauea
Hydrographic Office
Oahu
Schofield Barracks
Anniversary of Roosevelt Visit Joyfully Noted
In Warm Springs Georgia on November 30 President Roosevelt reiterated his push to improve housing for low income Americans. James A. Moffett and Secretary Ickes discussed financing and administration for a government constructed housing program with tensions over a federal approach but an eventual understanding emerged.
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Warm Springs
Roosevelt
James A. Moffett
Moffett
Ickes
Judge Louis B. Claiborne Dies at 92 in New Roads
New Roads Louisiana November 0 Judge Louis B Claiborne aged 92 nephew of William C C Claiborne first governor of Louisiana and former state legislator died at his home after a long illness He fought in the Civil War and later served as district attorney district judge and state representative He retired from the bench about twenty years ago and kept practicing law until 1931 He was Louisiana commander of the United Confederate Veterans in 1929 and 1930 He founded the Pointe Coupee Banner in 1880 and ran it until 1888 He is survived by his widow three sons Ferdinand C Claiborne Norbert Claiborne Ernest Claiborne and four daughters R M Carruth T M Hughes Mrs William Wilson and Mrs Irving Cameron
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New Roads
Louis B. Claiborne
William C. C. Claiborne
Louisiana
United Confederate Veterans
Pointe Coupee
Adams County
Miss
Rose Priciau Claiborne
Ferdinand C. Claiborne
Norbert Claiborne
Argentina
South America
Ernest Claiborne
Wichita
Kansas
R. M. Carruth
T. M. Hughes
William Wilson
Walls
Irving Cameron
Port Allen
First Contribution Made To Fund Of Good Fellows
Bryan Jackson of the Monroe Transient Bureau sends the first $3 to the Good Fellows fund. The fund supports warm garments shoes and wholesome food for children at winter start. This year toys play a minor role as local agencies handle them. The drive seeks a larger donation to meet rising need.
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Good Fellows’ Fund
Bryan Jackson
Monroe Transient Bureau
Monroe Social Agencies
Good Fellows
Cases Set for Trial in Special Term in District Court
In district court here twelve defendants face felonies and eleven face misdemeanors, arraignment set trials. Two defendants pled guilty to misdemeanors. Felony cases go to a special jury term starting December 10. Ten misdemeanors to be tried January 17 and one on January 31. Charges include two manslaughter and two shooting with intent to kill. Walter Willis is accused in the manslaughter death of Briscoe A. Spacsuege Sr.
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Walter Willis
Briscoe A. Spacsuege Sr
Fitzgerald Hall Named Nashville Road Chief
Fitzgerald Hall of Nashville was elected president of the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad succeeding James B. Hill, who became head of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. Hall has served as vice president and general counsel of the N C and St. Louis line.
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Nashville, Tenn
Fitzgerald Hall
Nashville
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway
James B. Hill
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Hall
Christmas Seal Sale Endorsed by Monroe Mayor
Mayor Arnold Bernstein endorses the Ouachita Parish Tuberculosis and Public Health association Christmas seal sale in Monroe. The American Legion post sponsors the effort in the business district with letters to homes urging citizen support to fund TB and public health work.
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Ouachita Parish
Monroe
Cash prizes offered in Monroe Jinky contest
A Monroe Jinky contest promises 620 in cash to be shared with winners and more than 100 merchandise prizes. Up to 300 remaining in cash prizes will be awarded before entry closes, with Jinky receipts required for entry. Local sponsors include Iron Mountain Bakery Griffin Studio Johnnie S. Elbert Central Savings Bank and Trust Co West Monroe Hardware Slagle-Johnson Lumber Co and others.
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Monroe
Iron Mountain Bakery, Inc
Griffin Studio
Johnnie S. Elbert
Central Savings Bank and Trust Co
West Monroe Hardware and Furniture Co
West Monroe
Sur-Wa
Holloway and Thompson, Natural Gas Co
Monroe Hardware (Furniture) Co
Sandman’s Pharmacy
E. R. Kuiper Hardware and Supply Co
Hemp’ Creteria
Ouachita Baking Co
Ford Levi Stationery Co
North Side Pharmacy
Hunt for Nelson’s widow spreads across agencies
Federal, state, county and city police hunted Helen Gillis, 94 pound widow of George Baby Face Nelson, in a bid to capture her and possibly bring John Hamilton to justice. The pursuit followed Nelson’s fatal wounding in Barrington during a machine gun battle that cost Inspector Samuel Cowley and Special Agent Herman Hollis their lives.
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Barrington
Ill
Chicago
George
Nelson
Public Enemy No. 1
Winnetka
Federal
Helen Gillis
Baby Face
Samuel P. Cowley
Herman Hollis
Philip Sadowski
Milwaukee Boston Store Strike Shuts Part of Retail Hub
Milwaukee employers walkout hits Boston store as unions call a strike amid peak Christmas shopping. Union leaders cite 616 clerks 23 rush clerks 108 maintenance workers and 64 drivers as members while management disputes the figures. Demands include 25 dollar weekly minimum for men 20 for women a 1 percent bonus a 40 hour five day week and union dues deducted from pay.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Boston
International Retail Clerks’ Protective Association
Automobile Truck Drivers’ Union
International Union
Stanley Stone
Phillip Koerner
Clerks’ Union
Tulane LSU Grid Weather Bulletin Gives Favorable Forecast
The U S weather bureau in New Orleans issued a special bulletin for the Tulane versus Louisiana State game in Baton Rouge. The forecast calls for probably fair skies with some sunshine and agreeable cool but not too cold temperatures.
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New Orleans
United States Weather Bureau
Baton Rouge
Identification Confirmed in Carlisle Fatal Tragedy
Positive ID of man found dead in the Pennsylvania mountains near Elmor Noakes of Roseville California was released by state police chief Harry L. McElroy. He and a woman were shot near Altoona. three presumed daughters were found suffocated in nearby woods. Identification traced to Marine Corps records.
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Carlisle
Pennsylvania Mountains
Elmor
Noakes
Roseville
Calif
Harry L. McElroy
AjJtoona
Pennsylvania
C. M. Wilhelm
Marine Corps
Washington
McElroy
Mare Island
California
Mystery of the babes in the woods solved near Carlisle
In Carlisle Pennsylvania authorities say the bodies of three sisters found in nearby mountains and a man and woman slain in a shack are now linked as a single case. The discovery closes days of investigation and points to a probable connection among all five victims.
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Carlisle
Japan Aims Nonaggression Shift in Naval Disarmament
Japanese Foreign Minister Koki Hirota told the diet that Tokyo seeks to abolish the ratio principle and set a common upper limit for naval powers with the United States and Britain. He framed the move as part of a spirit of disarmament and urged drastic reductions to ease future tax burdens.
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Tokyo
Japan
Koki Hirota
Diet
Hirota
United States
Great Britain
Louisiana Skies Clear But Colder Tonight
New Orleans forecasts fair weather with a 40 to 45 degree low tonight and a light frost in the area. In the sugar and trucking region, lows near 33 to 34 degrees are predicted with rainfall totals of about .62 inches in the city over the past 24 hours.
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New Orleans
Fair End
Weather Bureau
Melville
Alexandria
Weather of storms and flood warnings across the Southeast
Cyclonic winds in Louisiana and Mississippi caused more than 30 injuries and heavy property damage. Rivers Neuse and Cape Fear issued flood warnings as streams rose in North Carolina. Five inches of rain fell in 34 hours with cold air on the way and little relief expected.
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Associated Press
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
Ohio Valley
United States
Newton
Miss
Baton Rouge
Hammond
Raleigh
Wake Forest
N. C
Crabtree Creek
Neuse
Cape Fear
Notable prewar gathering of Russian royalty in London
The piece notes Grand Duke Dimitri, Grand Duchess Xenia, and Grand Duke Vladimir among a London guest list of Russian royals and German ex-nobility. It lauds King George for reviving past glories, remarking that no Stalin, Hitler, or Mussolini marred the occasion.
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Cal
London
Dimitri
Russia
Xenia
Vladimir
Moscow
George
England
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