Death Shock Fatal After Forcing Crawl Through Dangers
A student died in a shocking incident described as a forced crawl through dangerous obstacles. Authorities investigate the circumstances and potential safety failures.
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01 Oct 1928
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1928
Page
1
Fraternity Initiation Tragedy Claims Texas Student
Wolfe McElroy a 19 year old University of Texas student died after a Delta Kappa Epsilon initiation. A light and rheostat wired to bed springs shocked him during the ritual. Physicians and officials opened an inquiry as arrests were made in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Associated Press
Austin
Texas
Wolfe McElroy
Intersity of Texas
Houston
Moore
Seton Infirmary
Ain
W. A
King Zogu Hangs Plotters in Durazzo Market Place
The Politina in Belgrade reported eleven conspirators against King Zogu were summarily hanged in Durazzo's market yesterday on the new king's order within 24 hours of discovery. Two hundred citizens were imprisoned and martial law proclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Politina
Durazzo
Albania
Zogu
Stop Talk by Former Priest Suppressed in Jasper
In Jasper Alabama on October 1 steps were taken to bar Dr M H Brooks a former Catholic priest from delivering a planned lecture after an attack on him in Nauvoo. Brooks criticized seven Walker county leaders including Sheriff Kilgore Judge Long and Circuit Solicitor Wilson triggering a crowd of about a thousand. Sheriff Kilgore said Brooks would be denied use of the county courthouse if he tried to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associaated
Jasper
Ala
M. H.brooks
Russellville
Nauvoo
Walker County
John Mann
Ed Childers
Tom Childers
Clanton Manasco
S. D. Kilgore
Brooks
Sheriff Kilgore
Ed Long
B. G. Wilson
Kilgore
Chicago Taxicab War Fears Return After Bombs
Chicago police fear a revival of the taxicab wars after Yellow Cab garages on the north side were dynamited last night. Police guarded garages today to prevent further incidents while officials refused to comment beyond denying labor or inter-company disputes. Several cabs were damaged at the first blast and no serious injuries were reported as workers were away at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Yellow Cab Company
Yellow Cab
Kellar Questions Hoover on Treasury Roles and Prohibition
In a campaign speech at a Tennessee meeting on October 1, Kellar pressed Herbert Hoover with 13 questions about his possible Treasury secretary choice and prohibition enforcement. The queries probe appointment to Mr Mellon and ties to liquor interests, plus views on racial equality and interracial relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellar
Hoover 13
Mellon
The
Alabama principal slain in police pursuit near state line
Jim Dunlap, 21, confessed to killing Claude F. Avant, a local high school principal, with Gil lis Bracewell and L E Gibbons implicated. Avant's burned car was found near the Florida line after a five day search. Bracewell was arrested in Hartford, Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Slocomb
Ala
Jim Dunlap
Geneva County
Claude F. Avant
Gillis Bracewell
L. E. Gibbons
Henry County
Avant
Alabama
Bonifay
Fla
Gibbons
Dunlap
Bracewell
Florida
Richland Gas Field Produces Record Daily Flow
The Richland Development Company’s Godfrey No 1 well in Richland parish yields 65 080 000 cubic feet daily open flow. Located three miles east of Alto in section 24 16 6 east, drilling by Sid Simmons Drilling. W C Feazel plans an offset to Purdue No 1 in section 6 15 6 east after a cratered well three weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Development Company
Godfrey No. 1
Richland Parish
Alto
Richland
Sid Simmons Drilling Company
W. C. Feazel
New York
Purdue
City to target speakeasies after deadly poisoning wave
New York reports two deaths and 25 illnesses from alcoholic poisoning as a city wide clean up of speakeasies gains momentum after a secret police briefing. Women among the deceased and hospitalized patients in coma raise alarm as authorities trace liquor sources and promise swift action. Margaret Malfoy, 40, died at Bellevue Hospital. Robert McKay died in the Bronx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Volice
Margaret Malfoy
Bellevue Hospital
54Th Street
Robert McKay
Bronx
Two Brothers Die in Train Yard Accident in North Carolina
New Orleans dispatch reports two Illinois Central railroad brothers killed at the yards when a flat car crushed them between the car and a platform. Joseph Bernard died instantly, Louis Bernard died soon after. Both were carpenters for the railroad and were eating lunch with legs over the ledge when the switch engine approached. Louis tried to rescue Joseph and was also crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Illinois Central
Joseph Bernard
Louis
Joseph
Kidnap Farm Operator Netted in Chicago Mob Probe
Police tightened their hold on Andrew Capellano, alleged operator of a BourbonnaisIll kidnap farm. He and others face charges after 13 day captivity of Billy Ranieri aimed at a 65000 ransom. Cappelano was arrested near Herrin Illinois as investigators disclose further names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bourbonnais
Ill
Billy Ranieri
Andrew Cappelano
Capellano
Cappelano
Herrin
Hambones Meditations by J P Alley
A fragmentary verse piece by J P Alley uses dialect humor to float social jabs and wordplay. The lines show rough rhythm and slang with references to crowd noise and stubborn ideas. The result reads as an experimental meditative monologue on speech and attitude.
Liakos, 21, Holds Eight-Year Crime Record
At age 21 Leo Liakos faces murder charges after an eight year crime span from 13 to 21. He admits robberies netting sums from a dime to 6 000 dollars and claims he shot two men at 17 and 18, with a night watchman killed and police wounded in the latest incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Liakos
Associated Press
Chicago
Liakos
Stege
Carnes vows fight as charges loom in embezzlement case
Atlanta dispatch reports Clinton S. Carnes, former Southern Baptist Home Mission board treasurer, defends himself against a million-dollar allegation of absconding church funds. Fulton county authorities plan to present new evidence to a grand jury as Carnes is held in Winnipeg awaiting extradition. He faces two indictments totaling 160000 for embezzlement, with auditors claiming a shortfall near 1,000,000 by August 15. Carnes has wired for lawyers and plans a vigorous defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Clinton S. Carnes
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Fulton County
Southern Baptist Home Mission Board
Atlant
Carnes
Canada
Late News Flashes from London Detail Fatalities
An Associated Press telegraph dispatch from London reports a fatality and several serious injuries amid clashes between communists and Republican forces. The message notes two hundred persons affected by the violence and ongoing unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J—An
Itt Burs
Six Die In Six Separate Vehicle Wrecks Across East
Nine teens killed and four critically injured in three eastern states as six-vehicle crashes occur in Canada and the United States. In Bristol Pennsylvania a car with New Jersey plates driven by Robert Ross loaned to Lester Seidel killed three men and three women. in Massa pequa Long Island an auto was struck by an electric train killing four and injuring others. near Erie a Pennsylvania railroad train struck an automobile killing W H Colkitt Gaylord Neithaumter and Thomas Zimmerman. two more misfortunes include Stamford Connecticut residents Lawrence A Roberts and Emily Hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Canada
Bristol
New Jersey
Robert Ross
Bayonne
Lester Seidel
Bilbo Addresses Special Session In One Sentence
Governor Bilbo submits three major problems for the extraordinary session in Jackson Mississippi. He urges adoption of a revenue producing plan and to consider a state printing plant, highway department reorganization, and a hard surfaced road program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Bilbo
State Highway Department
1200 Theater Chain to Raise Storm Fund
New York reports Publix Theater corporation will host benefit performances within ten days at all 1,200 locations to raise about $500,000 for Florida hurricane victims. Sam Katz, president, announced the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Florida
Publix Theater Corporation
Sam Katz
Bill to bar party bolters proposed in Mississippi
State Senator John Hebron of Washington county frames amendment to the primary law to bar electors who bolt their party ticket in the presidential election from Democratic primaries for four years. Hebron will seek Governor Bilbo’s backing and present the measure at tonight’s Democratic mass meeting with Bilbo as the principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
John
Hebron
Washington County
Bilbo
Mississippi
U S Mexican Air Mail Started With Joint Flights
U S Mexican air mail began as connections between American and Mexican cities were inaugurated. In Laredo Texas on Sunday afternoon three air mail planes nearly simultaneously launched services toward Mexico City and onward to U S routes. Mexican mail also prepared to depart toward the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Laredo
Texas
United States
Mexico City
Farmer Down at Home Near Cheniere Community
An incident near the Cheniere community involved a sheriff's posse in pursuit of a man named Fred J. and another youth referenced as James M. The account notes roads lanes and woods protected at night and describes armed men in the posse ten miles west of a location, with details unclear due to fragmented text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheniere
San
Fred J
James M
C. G. ‘Coates
Bloodhounds Brought to Parish Jail in Columbia Case
Two bloodhounds were brought to the parish jail in Columbia as part of an ongoing case. The dogs were observed on scene with the child’s parents and with Ai L. Jackson, whose presence was noted by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Rni
Ai L. Jacksonn
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