Abe’s Lawyer Says Rebates Were Political Contributions
In New Orleans, Abe Shushan’s income tax case contends rebates from Standard Dredging on lakefront work were in effect political contributions. The government claims Shushan received about $129 in rebates, while defense questions the timing and handling of bonds related to levee board funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Abraham L. Shushan
Standard Dredging Company of
New York
Shushan
Huey P. Long
Orleans
C. R Birch
New York Company
Hugh M. Wilkinson
Birch
Monte Hart
Hart
Roosevelt Hotel Corporation
Hart Enterprise Electrical Company, Inc
Rockefeller boards train for Florida amid camera flash
John D. Rockefeller the elderly multi millionaire entrains at 1 20 am from Lakehurst N J for his Ampter estate at Om ond Beach Fla after a swift auto ride from Golf House Lakewood. He avoids reporters by using a private car with blinds drawn the train will switch to the Florida express in Farmingdale then on to Trenton and Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakehurst
N. J
John D. Rockefeller
Ampter
Omond Beach
Fla
Rockefeller
Golf House
Lakewood
vYerior Roads
Farmingdale
Central Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Trenton
Life Offered Bruno If He Will Confess
The New York Evening Journal reports from Trenton that Bruno Hauptmann could avoid the electric chair by confessing to the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and murder. A New Jersey official allegedly offers a $10,000 reward for his confession and the name of accomplices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life
Bruno
New York
New York Evening Journal
Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Journal
New Jersey
Hauptmann
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals
Bronx
Roosevelt Sons Narrowly Escape Death in Crash
John Roosevelt and his brother James survived a collision when a car driven by John crashed through a crossing gate into an electric train near East Boston. James was unhurt while John suffered a bruised left shoulder and the roadster was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John Roosevelt
James
John
New York
Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn
Roosevelt
Navy Seaplane Completes Nonstop Norfolk to Coco Solo Flight
A United States navy plane from Norfolk landed at Cristobal, Canal Zone, after an 18 hour 25 minute nonstop flight. Another new seaplane departed Norfolk heading over the Florida peninsula toward Coco Solo, C Z, with Lt Commander Knefler Mc Ginnis leading a crew of five on the long hop toward San Diego, Calif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cristobal
Canal Zone
United States Navy
Norfolk
Florida Peninsula
Caribbean Sea
Coco Solo
C. Z
San Diego
Calif
Knefler McGinnis
Loans For Louisiana Drainage Are Approved
The reconstruction corporation announced loan authorizations totaling 150,500 for refinancing two Louisiana drainage districts. Bellevue and Coulee Croche drainage district in St. Landry parish receive 37,000 and Lawtell gravity drainage district in St. Landry parish receives 113,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reconstruction Corporation
Louisiana
Bellevue and Coulee Crouche
St. Landry Parish
Lawtell
New Appeal Planned to Save Hauptmann from Death Penalty
Bruno Richard Hauptmann and his defense attorneys prepared a new Supreme Court appeal after New Jersey's Court of Errors and Appeals rejected their reversal bid. Hauptmann awaited his tenth wedding anniversary visit from Anna as he remained in the death house, claiming innocence and lingering hope a higher court will intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of Errors and Appeals
New Jersey
Hauptmann
Anna
New York
Bronx
C. Lloyd Fisher
Fisher
Egbert Rosecrans
Drowned stepfather admits killing two TODDLERS
Flint Michigan October reports coroner confirms Fer rin Rowland's confession to St Louis police he drowned his two young stepdaughters in muddy Bloat Lake near Flint to get rid of them. Bodies of Katherin Woodin six and Virginia two were found last night weighted with a plowshare and tied with wire after Rowland's capture. Autopsy says death by drowning with no signs of blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint, Mich
Oakland County
Ferrin Rowland
St. Louis
J. Lee Voorhees
Body found identified as missing oil plane mechanic
Salt Lake City report says a badly burned body washed ashore on Stansbury Island in Great Salt Lake is believed to be George C. Anderson, plane mechanic for Standard Oil of California. Identifications by fingerprints were sought as the search for pilot R. S. Allen and co pilot G. A. Lenz continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Standard Oil Company of California
George C. Anderson
Stansbury Island
Great Salt Lake
Anderson
R. S. Allen
G. A. Lenz
Officers Will Try To Open Gulfport Ports
Peace officers strengthened as steamship interests brace to bring a vessel to Gulfport Miss despite a strike called by the International Longshoremen's Association. Citizens at city hall pledged to keep shipping moving as Frank Glenn 42 was arrested on charges of threatening violence against nonunion workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulfport
Miss
International Longshoremen’s Association
Frank Glenn
L. A
Contracts for Ten Roads Awarded by Louisiana Highway Commission
The Louisiana Highway Commission awarded contracts for ten gravel and shell roads. Firms and details include Washington 7.393 miles Enon to Bogalusa awarded to Kivett and Reel Inc for 34,994 dollars. Concordia 5.335 miles Frogmore to Clayton to Robinson and Wilds for 23,611. St Martin 4.735 miles Polkville Huval to Route 25 to Roy M. Lilly for 26,002. Franklin 2.403 miles Ft Necessity to Liddieville to Martin and Nichols for 16,027. Catahoula 3.901 miles Monterey to Jones Bayou to Robinson and Wilds for 16,223. Cameron 4.994 miles Creole North to Huth Construction Co for 25,351. Bossier 4.225 miles Met to Carterville to Guess and Albin for 19,997. St Landry 11.2 miles Melville to Krotz Springs to LeBlanc Bros for 26,550. Lafourche 3.1 miles upper Choupique to Route 77 to J C Leathers for 8,677. Lafourche 8.6 miles between Routes 1254 C-1399 to Routes 77 and 83 to Louisiana Materials Co for 18,253.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Highway Commission
Washington
Enon
Bogalusa
Kivett and Reel, Inc
Sun
Concordia
Frogmore
Clayton
Robinson and Wilds
Wildsville
St. Martin
Polkville-Huval
Roy M. Lilly
Shreveport
Franklin
Ft. Necessity
Liddieville
Martin and Nichols
Alexandria
Catahoula
Monterey
Jones Bayou
Prominent Ouachita Leader Capt Harry Williams Dies at 72
Capt Harry Meek Williams, 72, a longtime Ouachita parish figure in river steamboating and local development, died after a five year illness at a local hospital. He resided in Ouachita parish for 60 years and aided West Monroe and Monroe during their greatest growth. Funeral arrangements pending word from his daughter Elizabeth Williams in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita Parish
Harry Meek Williams
Elizabeth Williams
Colorado
Capt. Williams
West Monroe
Monroe
Big Names On Senate Ballots In 1936 Elections
Washington reports the 1936 Senate ballots feature many nationally known figures, promising unusual interest as voters move between presidential campaigns and congressional races. The constitution requires one third of the 96 seats to be filled every two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Former judge Williams dies in Colfax at 74
John A. Williams 74, former ninth district judge, died after an 18 month illness in Colfax Louisiana. The funeral is set for tomorrow. Survived by widow, son James H. Williams local attorney, Mrs Aurelia Skaloud of Colfax and two grandchildren.
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Colfax
John A. Williams
Ninth Judicial District
James H. Williams
Aurelia Skaloud
Nationwide WPA airport upgrade plan includes Louisiana projects
The Works Progress Administration outlined a vast national airport improvement program with at least 146 projects in 24 states and D C totaling 15 million dollars, with potential to reach 50 million. Florida leads with 43 projects. Louisiana lists Donaldsville and Waterproof improvements costing 7,764 and 1,113 dollars respectively.
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Washington
Works Progress Administration
States
District of Columbia
WPA
Bureau of Air Commerce
Florida
Labama
Birmingham
Municipal
Anniston
Clanton
Chilton
Dale County
Morgan County
Decatur
Dothan
Tuscaloosa
Louisiana
Donaldsville
Waterproof
Mississippi
Jackson
Mississippi Senate Debates Social Security Measure
The Mississippi senate debated a social security bill to care for unemployables as federal relief ends November 1. It is a substitute for an initial governor’s plan and the first bill from committee to reach the floor since the session began nine days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi Senate
Sennett Conner
House
U. S. Missionaries In Ethiopia Refuse Evacuation
American missionaries in Ethiopia declined to leave despite Washington advice. About 115 Americans remained, including missionaries, nurses, journalists and cameramen, with a dozen mothers and children having departed. Addis Ababa hosts about fifty Americans. the stance highlights commitment amid Ethiopia's critical hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Washington
Cornelius van H. Engert
Seizure of Aksum Marks Italian Advance Into Ethiopia
Addis Ababa reports Ak sum, the ancient holy city, has fallen to Italian forces as they push toward distant Ethiopian heartland. Legends tie Menelik to Aksum, bearing the ten commandments and the ark of the covenant from Jerusalem, while monks flee the monuments amid the invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Aksum
Rome
Menelik
Sheba
Solomon
Jerusalem
Bus Crash Thwarts Serious Injuries for School Students
A bus carrying local students escaped serious injuries when it struck a telephone pole on DeSiard Street while avoiding a car that swerved in front. Driver Ralph Davis and his sister Florece Davis treated at a clinic. several children taken to St Francis sanitarium for minor injuries, with Betty Jean Anderson remaining hospitalized for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Davis
DeSiard Street
St. Francis Sanitarium
Florece Davis
Alex McKinnon
R. L. Berry
Betty Jean Anderson
Frances A Robinson testifies in Stoll kidnapping trial
Mrs Frances A Robinson testified on the witness stand that her husband Thomas H Robinson Jr shot her twice after they were married. She spoke in a low clear voice under cross examination by government counsel about events in the Stoll case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Frances A. Robinson
Stoll
Louisville, Ky
Thomas H. Robinson, Jr
Captain and Dixie officers absolved in grounding near Florida
The Morgan liner Dixie’s captain and officers are absolved of negligence by the local steamboat inspection board for the Sept. 2 grounding off the Florida coast. The Grace liner Santa Barbara and its captain faced negligence charges in a separate Sept. 12 collision with the Ambrose lightship.
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New York
Morgan
Dixie
Florida
Steamboat Inspection Board
Santa Barbara
Ambrose
Fall Officially Announced By Chiefs Of Both Sides
Chiefs on both sides confirm the seasonal change with an official fall declaration. The ceremony marks the transition as leaders highlight preparations and community plans for autumn activities.
Italy Warns Blockade Means War As Aksum Falls
In Geneva discussions the Italian spokesman warned any naval blockade against Italy would trigger war. Amiding reports of Aksum's fall to Mussolini's forces, the League of Nations faced the prospect of sanctions and possible naval action while Ethiopia's government and Addis Ababa announced the city’s capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Associated Press
Italy
Germany
Austria
Aksum
Ethiopia
Benito Mussolini
League of Nations
Adidis Ababa
East
Africa
League
Baron Pome Peo Aloisi
Greek War Minister Takes Over Government
Athens October 10 The government of Premier Tsaldaris resigned and War Minister General George Kondylis, a royalist, assumed the helm. The move ends a week of monarchy dispute and signals a possible return of King George to the throne. President Zaimis prepares to resign. Kondylis formed a new cabinet with royalist appointments.
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Athens
Tsaldaris
George Kondylis
George
Alexander Zaimis
Kondylis
Alexander the Great
Napoleon
Mussolini
Italy
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C. R. Birch
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Roosevelt Sons
NAVY
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Detroit
Tigers
H. M. Williams
U. S
Mrs. Robinson
Eritrea
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