Late War Williams Revered Senator Remembered In Funeral
Funeral services for former Senator Williams will be held at Cedar ter plantation tomorrow morning at 10 o clock. Interment follows in the family burying ground near the home with Rev. Edward Reynolds Jones of Trinity Episcopal church officiating. The article recalls Williams as a master debater and notes a notorious clock incident with Senator McCumber during a Senate session.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
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Pasadena Teen Tennis King to Wed Verle Low
Wilworth Vines Jr. a gangling Pasadena youth famed as American tennis king plans marriage to Verle Low of Pasadena. The Associated Press photo caption notes the couple in view.
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Pasadena
Calif
Verle Low
Associated Press
Defiant Woman Delays Creek Indian's Hearing
In Los Angeles on September 28 a white wife of Creek millionaire Jackson Barnett refused to testify in a U S commissioner's court delaying efforts to learn what happened to much of the vast estate. The prosecutor sought guidance from Washington on contempt proceedings and Barnett accused the government of persecution since their 13 year marriage.
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Los Angeles
Jackson Barnett
Anna Laura Lowe Barnett
United States Commissioner's Court
Washington
U S Loans Over 13 Million Backed by Relief Efforts
Reconstruction Corporation approves new loans totaling over 13 million dollars as federal relief moves accelerate. Funds unlock public buildings, a Louisiana five percent bond purchase funds a Mississippi bridge, and Madison South Dakota gains a 105000 loan for power expansion. Navy yards plan 4 million for destroyers. home loan banks to open by Oct 15.
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Former Senator Sharp Williams dies at 78
Former U S Senator Sharp Williams dies in Mississippi at Cedar Grove plantation near Yazoo City after a long career in Congress. Born July 30, 1854 in Mississippi, he studied at Sewanee Virginia Heidelberg and became a reformer who sought to heal northern southern divides. He opposed the sub treasury plan and once dueled a Prussian cadet at Heidelberg. Funeral services pending with survivors including five children.
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Tennessee
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Sewanee, Tenn
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Heidelberg
Germany
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House of Representatives
Senate
Joe” Cannon
James K. Vardaman
Vardaman
Wilson
Pat Harrison
Kit Williams
R. W. Williams
Nashville
Allison Williams
Atlanta
Edwin R. Holmes
Yazoo City
Sallie Bunkley
Newport
Farm Board
Heidelberg University
Tropical Storm Sways Virgin Islands and Caribbean
Reports from San Juan indicate people temporarily homeless and acute conditions ahead due to food shortages. Navy dispatches note no casualties among personnel as the storm approaches Santo Domingo and moves westward toward Port au Prince with limited land communication and vessel disruption.
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San Juan
Navy
Isaiah Old
Washington
Weather Bureau
Haiti
Santo Domingo
Port-Au-Prince
Puerto Rico hurricane death toll rises to about 200
Deaths from the Puerto Rico hurricane climb into the hundreds with 200 reported by Governor Beverley and about 1,000 injured. Destruction spreads toward Santo Domingo as crews clear debris and officials warn the death toll may rise.
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San Pedro de Marcois
Caribbean
Citrus Fruit Corporation
Kin Employers Beaten in Congress Race
Washington dispatch notes at least 35 congressmen with relatives on the public payroll retire or lose in primaries as November decides fates. The payroll controversy followed disclosure of numerous family-linked hires, with Brookhart defeated for renomination and running as an independent. A list details members exiting the House, with many carrying relatives on the payroll in recent years.
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Nebraska
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New York
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North
Dakota
Fear of Revolt in Manchukuo Worries Nippon
Reports from Sept 28 describe fears of a major uprising in western Heilungkiang, Manchukuo, with communications severed to Tsitsihar. Japanese officials fear Chinese railway guards have rebelled and a Japanese scout plane is missing, while refuge in Russian territory is hoped for Japanese citizens in the area.
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Broening Testifies For Senator Davis Trial Goes On
In New York on September 28 former Baltimore Mayor William F. Broening testified about a quote from Senator James J. Davis. Davis, on trial for alleged lottery law violations tied to Moose charity balls in 1930 and 1931, is cited as saying he could not back prize schemes. Broening, a former Loyal Order of Moose leader, was the first witness.
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William F. Broening
Baltimore
James J. Davis
Broening
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Davis
Moose
War Veterans Rally and Parade In Rayville Tonight
Rod ney J. Hobbs post 1809 VFW veterans with bugle and drum corps head to Rayville for a parade and rally tonight with attendees from Bastrop Delhi Mangham and other North Louisiana towns Rev Thomas Roberts VFW department chaplain will speak A Hobbs post barbecue is planned in Bastrop Monday night with participation by drum and bugle corps Nominations for post officers were made and election is set for Thursday October 6 A shout to Natchez Armistice day plans will be declined due to Monroe event
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Rodney J. Hobbs
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rayville
Bastrop
Delhi
Mangham
North Louisiana
Thomas Roberts
Department Chaplin
Hobbs Post
Boone-McDowell
Monroe
North Second Street
A. H. Arant
Natchez
Miss
Veterans’ Council
Board of Liquidation To Meet November 3
NEW ORLEANS September 28. The state board of liquidation will meet November 3 to select fiscal agencies and name the state bank depositaries for the coming year. Governor O K Allen was authorized to borrow 2400 to prosecute the suit against Jefferson Island Salt Mining company. New Orleans bankers will loan to the state at no more than five percent. Interest on state deposits set at one and one half percent on daily balances, paid semi annually.
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New Orleans
State Board of Liquidation
O. K. Allen
Jefferson Island
Louisiana
Theft of 1930 Ford Coupe Reported
Fred Hudson reported to police that his 1930 model Ford coupe parked on De Siard street was missing. The tan body and light khaki top vehicle was described as stolen last night and later found absent.
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Fred Hudson
Hudson Lane
DeSiard Street
Rift widens between Alfred E. Smith Jr and wife
In New York on Sept 28 notices show Alfred E Smith Jr declining responsibility for his wife's debts. The former governor's son and his spouse married in 1924 and deny plans for legal separation though they have been living apart, with Mrs Smith citing extravagance as a cause.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith, Jr
New Directors of Insull Firm Are Announced
The Middle West utility receivers announce a 10 member board to operate Grover C Neff at the helm. Oliver B E McCormick remains treasurer while 15 former officers are dropped. They deny bankruptcy plans and say 42 operating subsidiaries are in strong cash position.
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Insull
Grover C. Neff
Neff
Samuel Insull
Paris
Martin
Canada
Middle West
Three Members Resign From MacDonald Fusion Cabinet
Britain faces a political crisis as three cabinet members resign from the MacDonald fusion government chosen from three parties. Liberal leaders and Viscount Snowdon oppose tariff proposals, deeming them incompatible with free trade. The cabinet met in a tense session to decide whether to delay the Ottawa agreement.
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