Father of Two Convicted Men Ends Own Life
Ance Layton, father of Carley Layton and John Layton, both condemned for the Waters murder, killed himself with a shotgun at his Oak Grove home. He had shown signs of unraveling since his sons’ May convictions and died instantly. funeral services are planned in Forrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Ance Layton
Carley Layton
John Layton
Bill Waters
Layton
Chickasaw
Monroe
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Waters
Raymond Smith
Carley
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Mendenhall
Miss
Forrest
Forrest Cemetery
W. W. Fairchild
Albert Layton
Jim Williamson
Minden Woman Dies by Own Hand in Local Tragedy
Mrs Lizzie Lewis 50 mother of Mrs Alfred Sentell Hollywood director shot herself at her Minden Louisiana home. Ill health given as cause. Survived by son William Lewis of Minden husband N Lewis of Houston and daughter Mrs Keese of Oakland California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minden
Lizzie Lewis
Alfred Sentell
Hollywood
Cal
Sentell
William Lewis
N. Lewis
Houston
Texas
Keese
Oakland
Ramblin Look at Town Oddities and School Changes
A curious egg with a snake like formation is described as possibly an embryo of a chicken. E N Harden confirms the egg is fresh. Frank P Stubbs Bible class rally seeks 100 volunteers at 9 45. Crosley school no Eby family member since 1915. Charles Eby moves to Uriah Millsaps as principal. Chickens go to heaven prompts note about Blue Heaven lunch room now housing poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramblin
E. N. Harden
Bill” Harper
Frank P. Stubbs
Paramount Theater
Bill
Crosley
West Monroe
Eby
Jes’ Ramblin
Austin
Charles Eby
Uriah Millsaps School
Jess Ramblin
South Grand Street
Foundation laid in Insull case portends long trial
In Chicago on October 5 the government builds its swindle case against Samuel Insull and 16 co defendants. Bank records from Corporation Securities and related firms are introduced as witnesses prepare to show a 120 million dollar public and bank loss. Green says seven more witnesses will testify, extending the case beyond weeks into the new year. Insull notes he will be here long as proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel Insull
Corporation Securities Company
Dwight H. Green
Green
Louisiana
Guthrie Council Votes to Insure Policemen
Guthrie Oklahoma Oct 5 The city council voted to insure the lives of polinemen for 1000 dollars each, safeguarding officers against loss while on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Gulf Storm 10 Cross Coast of Florida Today
Gulf of Mexico storm moving northeast toward Pensacola with 44 mph winds reported. No damage on Mississippi or Alabama coasts. Storm warnings from Port Eads to Panama City and heavy rains from Port Eads to Apalachicola. Trappers in Louisiana marshes warned to prepare for evacuation. Continued on Eighth Page.
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New Orleans
Washington Weather Bureau
Gulf of Mexico
Pensacola
Fla
Forte
Mobile
Ala
I. M. Cline
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Alabama
Mississippi River
East
Louisiana
Port Eads
Panama City
Apalachicola
NRA Dominates Discussions At Labor Meeting
The AFL convention in San Francisco features a strong NRA influence as President William Green vows to mobilize the federation against any NRA aligned bargaining. Frances Perkins delivers a message from Washington while debates loom over carpenters and trades union integration versus craft organization.
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San Francisco
Blue Eagle
NRA
American Federation of Labor
Frances Perkins
Washington
William Green
Federation
Federation Executive Council
Building Trades Department
Carpenters, Electrical and Bricklayers
Green
Donald Richberg
National Labor Relations Board
Belgian Steamer Sinks in Storm with Nine Feared Lost
The Belgian steamer Charles Jose, 551 gross tons, sank four miles west of Hanks lightship at 11 p m after a severe storm. The Weldenfels reported the loss and a life boat with one crew member was found. nine others in a second lifeboat were believed lost. Rescue ships searched the area but found no survivors as wreckage was sighted by the Rhein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Weldenfels
Charles Jose
Hanks
Weidenfels
Rhein
Democrats urge support for Porter in Louisiana justice race
The Independent Young Democrats of the fifth district issue a strong plea for statewide backing of Judge Porter in the upcoming supreme court election. The statement cites the broad impact on Louisianans and quotes the Declaration of Independence to emphasize civic duty and constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Porter
Young Democrats
Fifth
Albin B. Lassiter
Ben C. Dawkins, Jr
Young Democrat
Fifth Congressional District
Supreme Tribunal
Adults' Schools To Open Soon In Northeast Louisiana
Emergency relief funds will finance adult schools in 15 parishes of the northeast district with about 24 teachers in Ouachita parish Monroe area. The program runs until July 1 with a 12 white and 12 negro instructor split per parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emergency Relief Administration
Louisiana
A. H. Nanney
Monroe
Ouachita
Webster
Claiborne
Bienville
Lincoln
Jackson
Caldwell
Union
Morehouse
East Carroll
West Carroll
Madison
Tensas
Franklin
Richland
State of Louisiana
Relief Administration
Nanney
Orleans Parish
Ouachita Parish
Youth Showing Strain Murder Trial Resumed
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania the murder trial of 21 year old mine surveyor Robert Allen Edwards resumed with defense calling character witnesses and the victim’s mother and father. The state concluded rebuttal with one witness and the judge ordered summations to begin at 2 pm with possible continued sessions tonight and verdict readiness. Edwards testified previously claiming Freda McKechnie’s death was accidental after a row boat incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes Barre
Robert Allen Edwards
Freda McKechnie
Richard Powell
Edwards
William A. Valentine
Harvey's Lake
Freda
Luzerne County
Thomas Lewis
Jinky contest appeals to all ages and social groups
The News-Star and Morning World report the Jinky contest attracts grownups, not just children, with 90 percent of entrants adults. Prizes total 620 dollars in cash plus merchandise for cutting holes in paper, drawing on a simple sheet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Star
Morning World
United States
Atlanta
New Orleans
Dallas
Jinky
Dad
Junior
Walt Disney
New York State
Nell
Extremists Capture Eibar as Catalonia Fights Intensify
A Spanish army detachment recaptured Eibar, the firearms hub and early rebel town, with at least ten dead nationwide. Fighting rages across Spain, especially in Catalonia where villages fall under anarchist, communist, and socialist control amid red flags and mountain troop deployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Foreign Staff
Associated Press
Madrid
Spain
Eibar
Catalonia
Asturias
Cohen Backed in Georgia Party Fight by Farley
Macon Ga October 5 The Democratic National Committee chair man James A Farley denounced as invalid the Georgia state convention action to oust Major John S Cohen as state committeeman The national body said four year terms govern committeemen and state conventions cannot remove a member The issue arose after Gov Eugene Talmadge led a convention that declared the post vacant and elected Ryburn G Clay to replace Cohen Cohen is vice chairman of the national committee and editor of the Atlanta Journal The convention accused him of opposing the national administration and said he could not work Continued on Fifteenth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Georgia
John S. Cohen
Farley
Democratic Executive Committee
National Committee
Eugene Talmadge
Major Cohen
Ryburn G. Clay
Atlanta
The
Atlanta Journal
One Man Is Found Guilty In Abduction Of Doctor
Angelo Rosegrant was convicted in Clayton for the 1931 kidnapping of Dr. Isaac D. Kelley, a St. Louis surgeon. The jury recommended 20 years in prison. The case path saw multiple fatalities including gangsters killed by police, a state’s witness machine gunned, a raid shooting, and an assistant prosecutor’s suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Isaac D. Kelley
Angelo Rosegrant
Clayton
Polnol explosive recovered in Bridgeport swamp
Bridgeport police recovered 25 pounds of Polnol explosive stolen from Remington Park. The chocolate brown fulminate was hidden in a swamp 600 feet from the original cache. Stratford police were praised for the recovery and continued to hunt the thieves and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Remington Park
Stratford
Hauptmann Letters Surface as Bronx Delays Consideration
Bronx authorities disclosed thirteen German letters, including one from Fritz Hauptmann to furrier Max Halleck, questioning assets of Isador Fisch. District Attorney Foley said he would seek Bronx court adjournment if New Jersey requests more time for grand jury consideration in Hauptmann extortion or murder charges. The extortion trial opens Oct. 11 with a 150 juror panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bronx
Samuel Lubliner
Bronx Supreme Court
Bruno Hauptmann
Fritz Hauptmann
Dresden
Germany
Max Halleck
Seventh Avenue
Isador Fisch
Fisch
Samuel J. Foley
New Jersey
Bruno Richard Hauptman
Hauptmann
Bond posted by Nelson brothers in tax evasion case
Harry B. Nelson and John P. Nelson of Mississippi Valley Co. posted bond in federal indictments charging conspiracy to evade income taxes. A third brother Willis W. Nelson was expected to post bond within 24 hours. Bonds set at 11000 and 17000 dollars respectively, through Standard Accident Insurance Co. Five indictments allege a fraud totaling 29279.10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Harry B. Nelson
John P. Nelson
Mississippi Valley Co., Inc
United States
Reginald P. Carter, Jr
Willis W. Nelson
Harry W. Nelson
Standard Accident Insurance Company of
Detroit
John R. Land, Jr
Freight Train Wrecks Near Birmingham
A Louisville and Nashville freight train wreck 16 miles south of Birmingham blocks the main line and ties up traffic. Officials have no confirmed casualty report as lines to the scene are down and relief crews are en route from Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Louisville and Nashville Railway
Here
Parkwood
Freshman Paul Dean Tops Tigers in World Series Game
Paul Dean, the Cardinals young pitcher, matched Dizzy Dean by pitching St. Louis to a 4 to 1 win over Detroit in the third game of the World Series at Sportsman's Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dean
Sportsman’s Park
ST. Louis
Big Brother
Dizzy
St. Louis Cardinals
Detroit Tigers
Tigers and Cardinals Battle in Tight Ballgame Inning Summary
In a tense inning White made a spectacular running catch for the Tigers. Gehringer doubled, Greenberg fouled out, and Medwick struck out for the Cardinals. Frisch singled for the Tigers, then Rothrock and Frisch scored with Martin's triple. Final notes mention planned bullpen warmups for Bridges.
Second Inning TIGERS-Goslin Flies To Frisch And Run
In the inning Goslin singled past Rothrock and advanced to second on an error. Rogell struck out, Owen was hit by a pitch, Fox popped out, Bridges struck out, leaving two left. Cardinals' Collins singled past Greenberg, DeLancey up, DeLancey hit, Bridges to first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
White
Medwick
Cochrane
Gehringer
Greenberg
Delancey
Cardinals
Martin
Pepper
Rothrock
Frisch
Bridges
Tommy
Hogsett
Goslin
Dean
Rogell
Owen
Fox
Collins
Rogers Has His Say on a Great Game
Detroit report quotes Rogers recalling a 3 to 2 game and praising unconventional pitcher Rowe of Smackover Ark for a standout outing. He credits Hallahan for heat and notes unlucky breaks including a muffed ball, a questionable hit, and a dropped fly as pivotal moments.
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Detroit
Mich
Frankie Frisch
Bill Hallahan
Paul Dean
Rowe
Smackover
Ark
St. Louis
Washington
Bill
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