Capone Tax Case Ends as Johnson Attacks Underworld Profits
Federal Attorney George E. Johnson argued in Chicago that Al Capone profited over 1 million dollars from crime but paid no income tax, deriding a Robin Hood comparison and urging a conviction with a possible two year sentence and fine. The jury was to receive the case after two days of hearings.
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Federal Building
Chicago
U. S
George FE. Q. Johnson
al Capone
Capone
Johnson
Federal District Court
Robin Hood
Miami
Tlinois
Unidentified Man Dies in Fire at Metairie Ridge Home
The charred body of an unidentified white man was found in the ruins of a suburban mansion in Metaire Ridge near New Orleans after a rear explosion. The house, once occupied by George M. Cox and owned by Louis Cheeta, was sub leased. investigators could not identify the deceased or locate other occupants.
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New Orleans
Metaire Ridge
George M. Cox
Louis Cheeta
Mis sou ri Pacific roundhouse tale and Monroe governor rumor
Local jottings recount a Missouri Pacific roundhouse visit where a man named W. E. is alleged to seek the Louisiana governorship. The column also profiles several Monroe residents connected to a yacht Bid-A-Wee and other colorful community figures.
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Paul Fink
Missouri Pacific Roundhouse
Monroe
Louisiana
Paul
W. E
Round House
White House
Louisiana political comedy expands with Cyr oath challenge
In New Orleans the acting governor Paul Cyr threatens to file an official capacity suit against Huey Long in Shreveport while Long recognizes Alvin King as lieutenant governor. Cyr vows to seize Long’s office if possible as Long defends his stimulus program and questions Cyr’s move. The plot thickens as oaths are exchanged and a multi governor tableau unfolds.
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New Orleans
Paul N. Cyr
Huey P. Long
United States Senate
Long
Dr. Cyr
Cyr
Frank J. Looney
Baton Rouge
Huey Long
State House
Alvin O. King
Louisiana
King
Louisiana State Capitol
Executive Mansion
Edison at death's door as bulletin shows weak pulse
Thomas A. Edison lies gravely ill at the Edison home with Dr. Hubert S. Howe staying day and night. The medical bulletin notes a poor pulse and ongoing coma as the family remains nearby for emergencies and updates on his condition.
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West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Hubert S. Howe
Edison
Dr. Howe
Porter Burgess Announces For La Legislature
Porter Burgess of Cornel l & Company announces candidacy for representative to the Louisiana legislature for Ouachita Parish He was born in Mississippi and raised in Shreveport Louisiana He is an accountant and tax expert with long experience in Caldwell and Ouachita Parishes He opposes tax increases and pledges to aid all parish residents and support measures to relieve agricultural distress.
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Porter Burgess
Cornell & Company
Ouachita
Mississippi
Louisiana
Shreveport
Caldwell
Ouachita Parishes
Reynolds Named Head of National Credit Association
George M. Reynolds, a Chicago banker, was elected chairman of the board of the National Credit Association at today's organization meeting in New York. Mortimer N. Buckner of New York was chosen president.
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New York
George M. Reynolds
Chicago
National Credit Association
Mortimer N. Buckner
City Attorney Rules No Registration Needed for January Primary
City attorney H. H. Russell states no city registration required to vote in the January 19 Democratic primary since the offices are not city offices. Parish registrar handles the registration. those registered since 1930 need not re register, others must register 30 days before voting. Move to new ward or precinct requires updating registration at the registrar's office.
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H. H. Russell
Monroe
West Monroe
Parish Executive Committee
Parish Registrar of Voters
Fred Thatcher Named to High Kiwanis Office
The Louisiana Mississippi Kiwanis District convention in Baton Rouge elected Dolph Roessle district governor designate with Gulfport as next meeting city. Fred G Thatcher of West Monroe and Robert R Stone of Lake Charles were chosen lieutenant governors for North and South Louisiana. The resolutions committee rejected a New Orleans bid to urge Kiwanis International to modify prohibition law noting the item falls outside convention powers.
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Louisiana
M. P. Schlessenger
Greenville
J. K. McDowell
Mississippi
Kiwanians Resolutions Committee
New Orleans Club
Kiwanis International
Resolutions Committee
Convention
International
Legion Officers of Fifth District to Meet Sunday
Officers from 16 posts in the Fifth District gather at the Legion home at 10 a m to plan a district wide membership drive. About 75 to 100 Legionnaires will attend with Dr R E Applewhite of Winnsboro presiding and Sam Orchard of Monroe assisting. The session runs to about 1 p m with visits to follow. Post campaigns begin the day after their next meeting.
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American Legion
Fifth District
Legion Home
R. E. Applewhite
Winnsboro
Sam Orchard
Monroe
Leonidas Barkdull Faulk Post
Alabama Man Sworn In As Louisiana Governor
An Alabama man named A. J. Dickerson from Huntsville took an oath as governor of Louisiana before a notary in Huntsville. The event occurred at the Chamber of Commerce with several witnesses present.
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Alabama
Louisiana
Huntsville
Ala
A. J. Dickerson
A. L. Stoner
Chamber of Commerce
Louisiana highway funds exhausted threaten delays in 1931
New Orleans Times-Picayune reports Louisiana road contracts face suspension as state authorities warn that road construction funds are nearly depleted. Contractors and suppliers were told to prepare for possible work halt until January when new funds may arrive, amid bond authorization limits and escalating project commitments.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Louisiana Highway Commission
F T Smith Withdraws From Ouachita Parish Sheriff Race
F T Smith announces in an open letter his withdrawal from the Ouachita Parish sheriff race, leaving Milton Coverdale opposed only by H H Nolan. He cites business pressures and a desire to preserve harmony in the parish as reasons for stepping back.
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Ouachita Parish
F. T. Smith
News-Star
Smith
Milton Coverdale
H. H. Nolan
Mr. Smith
New Orleans Cotton Man Enters Governor's Race
New Orleans cotton man William L. Clarke Jr. announced his gubernatorial bid and qualified before T Arthur Edwards chairman of the Democratic State Central committee in New Orleans on October 17. The move adds Clarke to the field seeking the state’s top office.
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New Orleans
William L. Clarke, Jr
T. Arthur Edwards
Democratic State Central Committee
World cotton acreage cutbacks reported for 1931 32 season
Washington reports show a substantial slash in global cotton acreage for 1931 32. Eight producing countries planted 63 191 000 acres versus 66 900 000 last year. United States India and Egypt are large producers. US prospective output is 16 284 000 bales, second largest crop in history, while Chinese imports reach a record 470 851 bales.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
United States
India
Egypt
Russia
Chosen
Mexico
Syria
Lebanon
Algeria
Natural gas to be available soon in Hammond
Natural gas service will reach Hammond within two weeks according to A E Elliott local manager for the Louisiana Power and Light Company. Mains within the city are finished and several miles of pipeline between Hammond and Covington remain to be laid. The construction pace is about a mile per day. Gas will come from the Jackson fields via lines south to Hattiesburg and Bogalusa with branch lines to nearby towns.
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Hammond
A. E. Elliott
Louisiana Power and Light Company
Covington
Jackson Fields
Hattiesburg
Bogalusa
Woman Held In Memphis Mystery Case Released
Tulsa officers released Mrs. Mary Urquhart, 28, after more than two hours of questioning by Memphis homicide Captain Frank Glisson. She had been arrested at the request of Memphis authorities in connection with the September 12 slaying of Sheriff Fred S. Nason of Grenada County, Mississippi, at a Memphis hotel.
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Tulsa
Okla
Frank Glisson
Memphis, Tenn
Mary Urquhart
Petain and Pershing Speak At Yorktown Celebration
At Yorktown Virginia on October 17 1917 Marshal Petain and General Pershing addressed the crowd praising Franco American cooperation since 1780 and 1917. Pershing lauded the victory on the western front and the birth of democratic government while Petain affirmed continued friendship for peace and liberty.
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Petain
Pershing
Yorktown
France
Henri Petain
John J. Pershing
Washington
America
Marshal Petain
United States
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Missouri Pacific
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