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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1924

Page

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Giants Senators Clash In Fourth Game At Polo Grounds

Gridiron drama unfolds as the Giants and Senators battle for the series lead at the Polo Grounds. Goslin homers for Washington while Lindstrom and Frisch exchange key hits as the game swing shifts through eight innings.

Giants Senators Polo Grounds New Ork A. P Washington Senators Harris Washington George Magride Mori Open Ap Virgil F Kes Ashington Inashington Huey i Ington McNeely Har- Rice Goslin Judge Miller Ruel Bluege Lindstrom Barnes Kelly Meusel Mogridge Giantsa Wilson Jackson Gowdy Rice Frisch Terry Young

Hull House Fire at Union Oil Mill Causes Heavy Loss

The Union Oil Mill Hull House at West Monroe burned last night, causing about 20000 dollars in damage. Three loaded freight cars of cotton seed were destroyed, three saved, and the two story seed house faced a possible loss of 100000 dollars. Firefighters fought the blaze amid a crowded scene along the Ouachita River, with flames threatening nearby mill areas and oil tanks.

Hull Union Oil Mill West Monroe Hull House Hull Building Monroe Frank Roddy C. W. Wallace K Street American Cotton Oil Company S. G. Sample First National of Shreveport S. J. Harmon Ouachita Ouachita National Bank

La Follette Wheeler electors blocked from ballot in Louisiana

Judge Jones refused to compel Secretary of State Bailey to print the La Follette Wheeler electors on the November ballot. The suit contended 933 certified names exist while 800 more were uncertified. registrar Killeen’s certification issue led to the setback. A federal hearing was set to assess a further restraining action on ballot printing.

New Orleans la Follette Wheeler Louisiana W. C. Jones District Court Baton Rouge James J. Bailey J. J. Finneran LaFolette Jorge Jones W. H. Thompson Mr. Bailey LaFollette Thomas Killeen Orleans Parish Jones Killeen Federal District Court Baily LaFollette-Wheeler

Bob Chew Found Guilty on Eight Federal Counts

Texarkana Arkansas October seventh. Robt H Bob Chew oil operator of El Dorado Arkansas was found guilty in federal district court on eight of eleven counts charging use of the mails to defraud in connection with oil stock promotion in the South Arkansas field. Sentence deferred by Judge Frank A Youmans until October 27.

Texarkana Ark Robt Bob) Chew el Dorado Arkansas South Arkansas Frank A. Youmans

Murdered gangster Hackett shot at Tulane avenue home

Robert Hackett a 23 year old gangster with 33 prior arrests was fatally shot in his bed by several men who invaded his New Orleans home on Tulane avenue before daylight. A witness said the attackers entered the room and a man warned the victim to look out before the firing. Police found Hackett dying and a neighbor recalled men leaving the residence. The case remains unsolved as investigators seek the killers.

New Orleans Robert Hackett Tulane Avenue Hackett Iockett An Qeobesheee

Trial resumes in 1918 Major Cronkhite killing case

In Tacoma Washington October 7 the retrial of Roland Prothier a former sergeant bugler in the 213th engineers begins before the U S district court. Brigadier General John J Richards is expected to resume testimony with earlier statements arguing the killing could not have been accidental.

Tacoma Wash Roland Prothier 213Th Engineers Robert Cronkhite Camp Lewis United States District Court John J. Richards Providence R. L Pothier Major Cronkhite

Dirigible Shenandoah Starts Across Country to Pacific

The Shenandoah naval dirigible began its epoch making round trip from Lakehurst New Jersey at 10 am under Rear Admiral W A Moffett with the admiral's pennant flying. The air crafts heads south toward Wilmington Delaware as the first stop on its coast to coast voyage in perfect weather.

Lakehurst N J Pacific Coast W. A. Moffett Wilmington Delaware

Cafe Far Out At Sea Becomes Oasis In Desert of Los Angeles

Refitting of the four masted schooner Wm. Bowden once a windjammer into a cafe and dance hall began in the harbor district yesterday. The vessel will anchor a few miles from land to serve patrons seeking refreshments and recreation away from shore.

Los Angeles Cal Wm. Bowden Harbor District

Dawes Leaves Duluth to Close Minnesota Campaign

Charles G. Dawes Republican vice presidential nominee departed Duluth for St. Paul to wrap up his Minnesota campaign. The trip marks a final push as the campaign nears its climactic phase.

Duluth Minn A. P Charles G. Dawes St. Paul Minnesota

Richard Loeb Sees Mother in Prison for Second Time

In Joliet Illinois on October 7 Richard Loeb, serving life for the murder of Robert Franks, met his mother Mrs Albert H Loeb for the second time since May 31. They embraced and spoke briefly as they sat apart for the meal, with Loeb noting a changed outlook while his mother offered prayers and encouragement.

Bia

Sungkiang Captured as Chinese Forces Retreat

Sungkiang, 22 miles southwest of Shanghai, has fallen to General Sun Chuang-Fun. Chekiang troops retreat toward Singchwan as Shanghai defenders brace for possible withdrawal from the Hwangtu Liuho front. In northern Chihli, Manchurian air forces bomb Shan haikwan while Chang Tso Lin and Peking troops battle for control of the city.

Shanghai Sungkiang Sun Chuang-Fun Fukien Singchwan Tientsin China Shanhaikwan Chihli Great Chinese Wall Chang Tso Lin Peking Chang Tso-Lin Great Wall

Ministerial Association Bans Re Marriage After Divorce

The Huntington Ministerial Association adopted a resolution banning members from marrying anyone who has been divorced except on scriptural grounds, and then only innately. The move reflects their stance within the church community in Huntington West Virginia.

Huntington W. Ve Huntington Ministerial Association Innarty Association

Alexandria Campaign Brings $70,066 for Factories

Alexandria LA Oct 7 The drive for the 50 000 industrial fund to lure manufacturing to Alexandria has raised 70 066 in pledges. The total reflects strong support from local business and civic groups.

Alexandria Lai

W F Metzger released on bond after Calhoun crash

Mrs W F Metzger driver of the Lincoln sedan that struck and killed Postmaster L E Douthit of Tremont on the Calhoun road is freed on 3000 bond. Four in Metzger car uninjured. Douthit 37, his wife 36, Crippen 22 injured. Sheriff probes case as coroner verdict says Metzger could have avoided collision.

W. F. Metzger L. E. Douthit Calhoun Road Tremont Lincoln Parish Nancy Frank Crippen Calhoun Monroe Eastern Star Douthit Shreveport Peters Sheriff's Office Metzger Drew Strong Ouachita Parish Miton Coverdale Ney David I. Garrett Sterling Mion Mretzger May McCormick George McCormick Mr. Douthit

News Star announces private branch exchange discontinuation

The Monroe News Star states the private branch exchange is being discontinued in the business office. Patrons are urged to call 223 for news items or to talk to the news department and 224 for advertisements or business office inquiries.

Monroe

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