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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1928

Page

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Mae West Play Raided Again Ends Broadway Run

The Mae West play Pleasure Man on Broadway closed after two and two thirds performances. Cast arrested a second time in three days, theatre doors locked, and city officials vow to bar the production. West’s lawyer calls it foolhardy to continue as police halted the matinee. Actors released on $500 bonds each.

Associated Press New York Mae West Broadway Biltmore Theatre James J. Walker Miss West Nathan Burkan Supreme Court Valente Victor Dowling Appellate Division Jay Holley

Rayville Lets Contract for Drainage Job

Special to The News-Star Rayville La Oct 4 Bids for paving and drainage projects were opened by the mayor and city council. The excavation contract for Little Creek to drain the town went to Jacobson & Murchison of Hammond at 10.85 cents per cubic yard for 60 000 to 80 000 yards. Five paving bids were received and rejected after tabulation. The paving project will be advertised later.

News-Star Rayville Little Creek Jacobson & Murchison Hammond

Gillen's Son Dies After Rabies Suspected

James Gillen eight son of Tom Gillen New Orleans newspaper man died early today from symptoms doctors believe rabies. He had Pasteur treatment with ten other bite victims from a mad dog. Ill at Gulfport Military Academy he died at 2 am. burial at Amite. Gillen formerly editor of The Monroe News-Star.

Associated Press New Orleans James Gillen Tom Gillen Pasteur Gulfport Military Academy Gulfport Amite

Brer Wolf Will Get No Mercy at Lincoln Fair

Ruston officials defend a planned wolf chase at the Lincoln parish free fair set for Friday October 19 behind Soldiers Memorial field. Protesters urge cancellation citing cruelty to animals. The chase features a wild wolf snared near Longview Texas with seven hounds and protective fencing for spectators. A large local and regional group of hunters and hound owners plan to bring dogs from multiple towns to Ruston for the event.

Brer Wolf Lincoln Fair News-Star Ruston Lincoln Parish Humane Society H. L. McKnight the Fair Association Little Red Riding Hood Brer’ Wolf MacDuff Wolf Soldiers Memorial Field Sabine River Longview Texas Dan Brewer North Louisiana Elmo Colvin H. J. Sheppard Hal Posey Felix Simonton Felix Simonton, “Bill” Saunders, Geo. Harris, Adrian Adams Jack McLeod Vesta Rabb Jimmie Williamson Vienna Mike John Kavanaugh Clay Fletcher Alexander A. B. Laurence Hilly

Clean kidneys by drinking lots of water

An advisory piece promotes high water intake to relieve kidney strain from rich foods. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily, mixed in water, before breakfast to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize system acids, and ease bladder irritation.

Senate approves state printing plant bill in Mississippi

Jackson Mississippi October 4 The senate passed by 33 to 13 the bill to establish a state owned printing plant in Mississippi. The measure now moves to the house for action.

Senate Mississippi Q. K Jackson, Miss House

Fulton grand jury to indict Clinton Carnes on more embezzlement counts

Associated Press reports Fulton county grand jury will seek additional indictments against Clinton S. Carnes for embezzling 955000 from the Southern Baptist home mission board while treasurer. Two counts had already charged 150000. Carnes arrives in Atlanta in custody as investigations widen into safekeeping of funds.

Associated Press Atlanta Fulton County Grand Jury Clinton S. Carnes Southern Baptist Home Mission Board Carnes Winnipeg Man Milwaukee Chicago Nashville Southern Baptist Home Mission Board Southern Baptist Convention

Tragic Child Dies After Lamb Incident in Prairie Craig

In Abbeville Louisiana on October 4 a three year old boy, Dan Broussard, son of Mr and Mrs Aliface Broussard of Prairie Graig, died after falling into a boiling water cauldron while playing with his pet lamb. He tripped while holding a rope attached to the tied lamb as it moved toward the water.

Abbeville Dan Broussard Aliface Broussard Prairie Graig

Capudine: A Rheumatic Pain Reliever Promoted

An advertisement touts Capudine as an effective rheumatic pain remedy that relieves pain fever and inflammation quickly without stomach upset or habit forming drugs. It claims instant action as a liquid and advises medical attention for rheumatism while ensuring patient comfort. Available at drug stores in 30c and 60c sizes.

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