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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1927
Page
6
A War department approved sketch map shows the Mississippi levee cut near Poydras Louisiana to relieve flood pressure and save New Orleans from inundation. The action flooded St Bernard and Plaquemines parishes that had been evacuated.
In Portland a single On Leong tong member hides in a Fourth Street shop amid the On Leong Hip Sing war rumors. He is valued at about 10000 for his life as an interpreter and leader of the chapter. The Hip Sings fear a deadly street conflict and seek police help to keep him safe.
London A wizened man arrives at Broadmoor near Wokingham seeking reentry. James Kelly, 63, was jailed in 1881 for murdering his wife and escaping Broadmoor 39 years ago. Police verified his tale. Home Secretary Joynson-Hicks signs a new warrant to keep him “during his majesty's pleasure.” He seeks a final home and fears dying alone.
Commerce department figures show plumbing material exports rising from 2,000,000 to 2,206,000 in 1926 with further gains likely. Latin America shows limited demand for bathtubs while shower equipment finds markets in the region. Great Britain buys little shower bath material. Canada Mexico and Cuba are listed as markets for new fixtures. Norwegian buyers prefer detachable legs and Chinese buyers seek earthware tubs called soo-chow.
A Berlin peddler wheels a cart through crowded districts selling dog meat for pets. The sign touts the goods and their supposed benefits, attracting wary but steady customers amid unemployment.
Airplanes will be required to display license tags similar to automobile tags under a new rule in Washington. The measure aims to improve registration and enforcement for aircraft operating within state airspace.
Royal circle nicknames reveal familiar forms such as Ps Gh for Prince George and May for the Queen. The prince of Wales is Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, called David by family. Betty is used for Elizabeth both duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth, Ena is Victoria Eugenie of Spain.
Justice Moore rules Koehn cannot claim 500 damages after being struck on the head by a golf club wielded by Russell McClurken during a round in St. Louis. Etiquette required players other than the tee driver to stay silent and distant.
Frank Collyer who served one year as mayor and won re election for two years says the job is not worth bothering with and will not take the oath of office.
In Days of Our Forefathers ad copy highlights Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a reliable women’s tonic. Mrs. Kraft of Detroit reports strength return after six bottles, while Mrs. Green of Rockford credits renewed energy and well being from the remedy.
Walter Spencer, a London collector, acquired Dickens rarity Mr Nightingale's Diary for about 1 125 at auction. The item drew interest from bidders and reflects value in scarce literary memorabilia.
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