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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1932

Page

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Japan May Seek To Expand Manchukuo State

Changchun, Manchuria October 12 sources close to Pu Yi palace predicted a large part of northern China might join Manchukuo with Japanese army aid and the restoration of Pu Yi to the throne. They said Jehol would be occupied next spring and provinces like Hopei Shantung and Shansi could join.

Changchun Manchuria China Manchukuo Henry Pu-Yi Pu-Yi Jehol Peiping Tiensin Great Wall Hopei Shantung Shansi Jehor Hsuan Tung Republic of China Forbidden City Feng Yu-Hsiang Tientsin

Gilbert Chapter Inducts Six New Future Farmers Members

The Gilbert chapter of Future Farmers inducted six new members Riley Emerick Marion Stigall Robert Jackson Ralph Kiper Hugh Priest and Devon Johnson at their hall beside Gilbert high school gymnasium. It marks the fifth year of the Future Farmers program at Gilbert Agricultural High School.

Gilbert Future Farmers Gilbert High School Riley Emerick Marion Stigall Robert Junior) Jackson Ralph Kiper Hugh Priest Devon Johnson Future Farmers Organization Gilbert Agricultural High School Aca

Market Report from New Orleans on Fruit and Vegetables

New Orleans market notes show lettuce and beans easing while eggplant prices rose. Louisiana satsumas and various produce including avocados, apples, corn, tomatoes, and onions are listed with per unit and per crate prices, reflecting mixed movement and steady demand.

New Orleans USDA Louisiana

Livestock Prices Reported in Chicago Market

Chicago livestock totals show hogs 16 000 with 4 000 direct, prices steady tops 3 85 in range 3 40 to 3 85. Cattle 12 000 calves 1 500 opening slow, weighty steers steady. Vealers 5 50 to 6 50. Lambs 11 000 and mostly steady to firm with choice natives unevenly higher. lambs 30 pounds down 5 00 to 6 00.

Chicago USDA

LSU President James M. Smith to Speak at Bastrop Kiwanis Banquet

Dr. James M. Smith president of Louisiana State University will be the principal speaker at a Bastrop Kiwanis banquet at the Louisiana hotel Friday night. He travels to Monroe Friday with the LSU football team for a game with Mississippi A and M Saturday. The event aims to draw a city-wide audience with plans by a special committee and possible attendance by Biff Jones and LSU coaching staff. An additional musical program is to accompany the speaking program.

Bastrop James M. Smith Louisiana State University Louisiana Hotel Bastrop Kiwanis Club James Madison W. H. Reitzell J. R. Ludlum Isaac Chapman J. F. Montgomery Dr. Smith Monroe Mississippi A. & M Biff Jones

Louisiana Farm Bureau to Hold Taxation Meetings

The Louisiana Farm Bureau announces regional taxation meetings across parishes led by Manager Kapp. Dates span October 17 to October 21 with sessions in Minden Alexandria Jennings Baton Rouge and more, addressing tax relief concerns from the last legislature.

Louisiana Farm Bureau Alexandria Rapides Beauregard LaSalle Grant Natchitoches Sabine Evangeline Allen Vernon Winn Jennings Acadia St. Landry Lafayette Vermilion Jefferson Davis Calcasieu Iberia St. Martin Cameron Baton Rouge East West Baton Rouge

English Troops Quell Irish Riots Amid City Tension

English troops move into Ireland to quell riots as police station extra 3000 officers in the troubled districts. In Albert street a bakery wagon was raided and a detachment used clubs. Leeson street saw brick and bottle attacks with police firing but no serious injuries reported.

Ireland Albert Street Leeson Street

Liverpool Cotton Prices Rise In Spot Market

Cotton at Liverpool on Oct 12 shows 8 000 bases including 7 100 American with a 11 point gain. Quoted American grades rise from strict good middling 6.39 to good ordinary 4.94 and futures close steady with Oct 5.41 and May 5.36.

Liverpool

Poultry Prices Reported In Chicago Market

In Chicago on October 12 the poultry market showed live birds priced per car or per truck with ranges across several categories. Hens, roosters, colored and rock springs, turkeys, ducks, leghorn broilers and geese all listed with varying price points per 1 unit.

Chicago Rock Springs

Potatoes market report from Chicago trading update

USDA market notes show U S potato shipments at 572 with 94 on track and 280 for total. Wisconsin Minnesota cobblers 65 to 75 cents, South Dakota Early Ohios 65-70, Minnesota Early Ohios 65, Idaho Russets 1.25-1.35 per hundredweight. Supplies are liberal and trading moderate in a steady market.

Chicago USDA U. S Wisconsin Minnesota South Dakota

Trees Show Spring Capability in Western Pennsylvania

In Sharon a fig tree thrives loaded with fruit while in Westmoreland County apple trees display blossoms on their branches, signaling unusual tree behavior far from the southern lands.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Sharon Southland Westmoreland County

Senator Noe Promises Quick Law Change on Squirrel Season

Senator James A. Noe says the altered squirrel hunting period will be reversed at the next legislature session. He plans to introduce a bill to restore the former Oct 1 opening unless others act first, while hunters report licensing issues and illegal hunting before the revised date.

James A. Noe Senate Noe

Jimmy De Forest Dies Noted Boxing Manager in Long Branch

Jimmy De Forest a prominent boxing manager and trainer died after a long illness at his Long Branch New Jersey home. From 1880 to 1926 he was associated with champions Jeffries Johnson Walcott and Dempsey aiding their careers while keeping his own health and age largely unknown. He began life performing aerial acts with the De Forest circus troupe as a child genius billed as Mile Petite De Forest and later grew into a major figure in boxing history.

N. J Jimmy de Forest de Forest Jeffries Johnson Walcott Dempsey Mile Petite de Forest Jimmy

Presbyterian Meet Conducted Here Today

Large turnout of ministers and ruling elders from North Louisiana attend the Red River presbytery annual meeting in Shreveport. Sessions run from last night to 5 pm today with Rev. C. G. Bruce elected moderator and Rev. H E B Bradshaw named temporary clerk. The opening sermon by Rev. C L Power titled Puting on the Whole Armor of God and communion at 11 this morning followed by the presbyterial sermon by Rev. R L McRaney. service open to the public.

Presbyterian Churches North Louisiana Red River F. E. McFadden Ruston C. L. Power Dunlap Memorial Church Shreveport R. L. McRaney St. Joseph

Special Trains Bring Fans to L. S. U. Game

Special trains from the Mississippi Central railroad carry fans and officials to the L. S. U. versus Mississippi Aggies game at Brown Stadium Baton Rouge to arrive Friday and Saturday. The return trip departs Monroe Saturday night October 15 with one train.

Mlinois Central Baton Rouge L. S. U.-Mississippi “Aggies Brown Stadium Monroe

Witnesses Describe Suspected Slain Youth in Sweat Box

Testimony depicts young prisoner Maillefert with a belt shackle and a neck chain in a sweat box. A witness says Maillefert made a hanging motion. defense cites an unfired remark about the youth. State attorney challenges consistency as details emerge of a back cell posture and 13 inch chain slack.

Maillefert Charles M. Durrance Romines Durrance

Prison Captain Portrayed As Kind In Death Of Maillefert

In Jacksonville Florida Oct 12 police described the trial of Captain George W Courson and Guard Solomon Higginbotham for murder over the sweat box death of Arthur Maillefert. Witness T C Brogden testified Courson was kind to Maillefert and urged submission to prison rules while Brogden also said Maillefert refused promises. Brogden said Maillefert was whipped by guard Denmark at Sunbeam prison camp where his body was found with a strangling injury and bruises.

Jacksonville Fla George W. Courson Solomon Higginbotham Arthur Maillefert Courson Higginbotham T. C. Brogden Maillefert Brogden

Saint Matthew's Alumni Meet Plans in School Auditorium

Twenty eight St Matthew's alumni gathered in the school auditorium to set plans for the year. Henry Crawford, class of 1930, serves as president with Louise Morrison, 1930, as vice president. They schedule socials and a May annual dinner, noting last year's event was a success, plus a benefit bridge party slated for October 27.

St. Matthew’s

First Louisiana plantation sugar received in 1932

The Louisiana Sugar and Rice Exchange announced receipt of the first Louisiana plantation granulated sugar of 1932. A 350-pocket shipment from the Cora-Texas company, Iberville parish, arrived via the Mississippi River and was consigned to E. A. Rainold, Inc., which delivered it to buyers under contract.

New Orleans Louisiana Sugar and Rice Exchange Cora-Texas Company Iberville Parish Mississippi River E. A. Rainold, Inc

Dumb Dora Tackling the Dummy Is Simple

A fragmented line from a comic panel notes Dora contemplating tackling the dummy as a simple task though uncertainty lingers about her knowledge. The caption hints at a humorous miscue or learning moment typical of the strip’s playful tone.

Hawks Stars in Tiger Shark at Paramount and More

At the Paramount Howard Hawks presents Tiger Shark a major sea adventure starring Edward G. Robinson Richard Arlen and Zita Johann The Dawn Patrol and The Crowd Roars are cited as Hawks strong earlier works The Capitol screens Crooner a night club comedy with David Manners The Strand features The Blonde Captive narrated by Lowell Thomas tied to Neanderthal history and the Northern Australia Expedition Syndicate release by Columbia Pictures.

Paramount Howard Hawks Hawks Pacific Ocean Edward G. Robinson First National Richard Arlen Zita Johann Paramount Theater Scarface Lowell Thomas Globe Trotter

Dugas Discusses Hood Repeal Act and Election Vote

Senator Dugas commented that supporters sought an injunction before the election to gauge sentiment. He argued a public vote would show the people favor repeal by an eight to twelve to one margin. Dugas noted a repeal bill in the house failed, and legislators wanted guidance from the electorate first.

Dugas Hood

Third frost hits area with minor storm damage

The third frost of the season swept the area last night. Winds reached 44 miles per hour with several vessels seeking shelter. A cargo freighter was driven ashore at Buffalo and a few small craft capsized. A snow squall hit Cleveland airport around 6 a.m. temperature dropped to 39 degrees. Clouds brought snow or hail to parts of the region. The weather bureau forecasts slowly rising temperatures tomorrow and winds easing later today.

Buffalo Cleveland United States Weather Bureau

Piet Marries Pittsburgh radio singer in Catholic ceremony

Tony Piet, Pittsburgh Pirate second baseman, wed Janina Samoras, 20, today at St Cyp rian Roman Catholic church. Pirate players and officials attended as Piet walked to the altar, the couple meeting a year ago.

Tony Piet Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirate Janina Samoras St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Church Tony

Hope Fades for Seven Missing on Ontario Fishing Trip

A search covers Miller Island in western Ontario after a boat was found upside down on the Miller Island beach. The missing group includes John C. Skinner and wife Bertha Forester, Wilma Tincombe, Anna Monck, Thomas Cunningham, and Colin Webster. They had planned to visit E. M. Sherwood at Miller Island cabin.

Toronto Bertha Forester Gravenhurst Wilma Tincombe Anna Monck Timmins Thomas Cunningham Scotland Colin Webster Miller Island E. M. Sherwood

Columbus Day Carnival Set By Knights Of Columbus

Columbus day observance seen in Twin Cities with a Knights of Columbus carnival on the St Matthew's school campus from 6 to 10 p m. The event offers games for all ages and an oyster supper in the cafeteria inviting community participation.

Twin Cities Knights of Columbus Lodge St. Matthew’s

Arrest Theft Suspect Charged in Bicycle Theft

Police arrest Henry Johnson for stealing a bicycle. Two wheels and a large wrench were found in his possession. Davidson college Wildcats have moved up from the little class this year with a strong line including four 200 pound tackles and several 180 to 185 pound linemen.

Henry Johnson Davidson College Wildcats

Lawyers Urged to Lead in Saving the Nation

Orator Thompson warns that a representative democracy faces peril as citizens neglect public service and politics. He cites only half of adults voting, bloated federal expenditures, and dependence on government. He argues leadership must come from the bar to revive constitutional limits and citizen duty.

Thompson Supreme Court Congress Caesars

Coal Mine Area Guards as Union Efforts Spark Riots

In the coal mining region crowds gathered to form the first state union. Rioting occurred ending with twenty or more miners dead. Annual commemorations are held in Taylorville and Mt Olive where many slain miners lived. Strikers at a mass meeting planned for the anniversary and further actions to close Peabody Coal mines under United Mine Workers contracts. Strikers kept their plans quiet.

Taylorville Mt. Olive Peabody Coal Company United Mine Workers

Obituary of Horace Buckley Jr and Wanda Barker

Horace Quitman Buckley Jr 10 died at home in Swartz at 6 last night. Survived by parents and siblings Douglas Marcus Lois Chara Inez Katherine. Funeral at home today 4 pm with Rev H Smith. burial in Lock Arbor cemetery. Wanda Lee Barker 4 died at home in Rayville after short illness. Funeral at home tomorrow with Reverends Tucker Colvin. interment in Rayville Masonic cemetery.

Horace Quitman Buckley Horace Quitman Buckley, Jr Swartz Douglas Marcus Lois Chara Inez Katherine Buckley Rev. H. Smith Lock Arbor Wanda Lee Barker J. P. Barker Rayville O. L. Tucker S. W. Colvin Masonic

Man dies after gun misfires in Boonville incident

Arthur Griffith pointed a gun at a friend who reprimanded him. To prove it was unloaded he pressed the trigger to his own head and died instantly leaving a fatal incident report from Boonville Indiana.

Boonville Ind Arthur Griffith Griffith

Ward's offers free rides to store during Ward Week

Montgomery Ward will provide free taxi service from patrons home to the store and back as part of Ward Week. Manager W. K. Anders says the offer aims to attract shoppers at his own expense, limited to Monroe and West Monroe. The Monroe Cab Company operates the service, with Thursday labeled 88-Cent Day.

Montgomery-Ward

Wall Street Offices Close for Columbus Day

The New York stock exchange and other exchanges were closed for Columbus Day along with banks and principal corporate offices. Markets abroad were open. Business will resume tomorrow in New York.

New York Wall Street New York Stock Exchange

Also Mentioned on This Page

Japan Puyi Sarvs Little Orphan Annie Annie Mate Saint Matthew’s Bing Dora Capitol Capitol Theater Broadway David Manners Strand West Monroe Literary Digest Northern Australia Expedition Syndicate Paul Withington Harvard University University of Hawaii Columbia Pictures Corporation Bil Dwyer Ward’s Edw G. Robinson Tiger Shark Betty Boop Late News Mary Astor W . Wit Evalyn Knapp Paramount Pictures A Publix Theatre America Ann Dvorak Ken Murry Guy Kibbee Bosko Bruno Metro News
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