Two of three hold up men found guilty
Luther Bone and W R Robinson were convicted by a Aracadia district court jury after a brief 20 minute deliberation of four counts of breaking and entering and one robbery tied to a February 12 Gibsland raid. The prosecution highlighted the assault on Marshal Armstrong and the thefts linked to a Monroe rooming house. Robinson’s alibi defense came from El Dorado residents.
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Arcadia
Luther Bone
W. R. Robinson
Gibsland
Dave Armstrong
Clay Payne
John S. Richardson
W. D. Golf
Marshal Armstrong
Knighton Brothers
Payne
Goff
Sherman Drug Company
Minishal Armstrong
Monroe
Robinson
Bone
el Dorado
el Dorado Pool
Willed riches pay $64,714.17 in inheritance tax
New Orleans judge sets inheritance tax at 64,714.17 dollars to be paid to the state by 25 legatees named in special bequests from the will of Fleury Beer of the H and B Beer company. The estate total exceeded 1.4 million dollars, with 24 special bequests totaling about 400,000.
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New Orleans
Waller L. Gleason
Civil District Court
Fleury Beer
H. & B. Beer Company
Bridge Club Members Ill Jake Is Blamed
Wichita Kansas April 90 health authorities report a mysterious paralysis affecting hundreds who drank a punch allegedly spiked with liquor at a College Hill bridge club gathering. Nine more victims confirmed with several paralyzed or unable to walk, others on crutches, cared for at county poor farm. Probate Judge Jo Dickerson ordered five children of a fake stricken father placed in Wichita children’s home.
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Wichita
Kan
Lody
College Hill
Judee Jo. Dickerson
Counts Bosh Wives Danville Vao-One Censae
A report describes a confidential inquiry about a man and his second wife in Danville. A peer testified that the collier wife lived there, amid unclear Burns related details. Authorities consider potential prosecution pending clearer evidence.
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Danville
Vao
Censae
Second Farm
Progress of C M T C Enrollment in Fort McPhison Area
Fort McPhison Georgia May reports from the War Department show that 38 007 applications for Citizens Military Training Camps or Vrauting Caray se ed by 2407. The Fourth Corps Area based in Atlanta leads in applicants with 7 660, 3260 above its quota for training. The Maced Corps Area follows with headquarters in…
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Baltimore
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Ohio
Fort McPhiison
Georgia
Wadoe Partioent
Mine Corp
Cams
Lbas
War Department
Af Allanta
Musiber
Eppliants
Ares
Inmates Play Census Of Parish Prison Occupations
New Orleans April 30 inmates describe jobs before crime as census taker notes prison roles among 85 prisoners counted in first hour. 490 inmates total with 14 white women and 65 negro women. Louis H W Jung leads survey and plans to finish by Wednesday.
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New Orleans
Parish
Buddy
Louis HW. Jung
Prytania Street
Roy Montgomery
Clarence Céfalu
Jung
Eight March To Jail A Day As Result Of Jackson's Dry Work
New Orleans April 30 Since Q D Jackson entered the liquor business seven years ago today he has started eight months in a profession to city abate and federal calabooses. He was prohibition director for Louisiana and later prohibition administrator for Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and northern Florida. He reports 16,933 arrests and 2,404 assisted by state officers, with 282 additional in federal ranks. His office has recommended many prosecutions in local and state courts as part of his efforts against whisky wine and beer.
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Charles H. Campbell
New Orleaans
Q. D. Jackson
Jackson
Lonisiane
Louisiane
Mississippi
Alabam
Florida
New Orley
Senators Welcome American Delegation at London Conference
Senators Walsh Montana and Watson greeted the returning delegation. Clerks and officers of the senate joined in the reception as the delegation was acknowledged. The welcome emphasized confidence in the American delegation’s sagacity despite diverse London views.
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Senate
Walsh
Montana
Watson
London
Four Firemen Hurt Battling Blaze in Navynesville
Four firemen Walter Baird Baker Lay Titus Ware and Ray Kendrick were injured early today while fighting a fire that destroyed Clarence Shockley traveler's home in Navynesville Louisiana. Property losses are estimated around 5000 dollars fully insured. Baird suffered the most severe injuries to the face and head. The fire was discovered around 4 am and may have originated from defective wiring as the family was visiting relatives in Homer. The bungalow and its contents were destroyed with the fire gaining headway before alarm.
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Navynesville
Walter Baird
Baker Lay
Titus Ware
Ray Kendrick
Clarence Shockley
Baird
Homer
Jealous Boy Shoots Girl at Atlanta Porch Party
In Atlanta on April 30 Max Warren, 18, uninvited guest, shot Edna Estes, 18, on a porch after a dispute over her friendships. Estes lay wounded with doubtful recovery while Townley, 17, witnessed the event and Warren admitted the shooting before police. Warren remained in custody on a technical suspicion charge.
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Atlanta
Max Warren
Edna Estes
Minton Townely
Miss Estes
Warren
Townley
Jarren
Drives Into Wrong Garage In New Orleans Misfire
Joseph Watson, a printer, accidentally drove into the neighboring garage at 4917 Danneel Street in the early hours. Neighbors heard engine noises and Joseph Villars fired four shots into the air to deter thieves. Watson calmed him, they moved the car, and police arrived for a safety check.
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New Orleans
Joseph Watson
Watson
Danneel Street
Joseph Villars
Villars
Seventy Kodaks Given Away Here To 12 Year Olds
Seventy Kodak cameras were given away to 12 year olds at the Marshall area business by the Kodak company as part of a fiftieth anniversary celebration. John Rand al wired the company for a new supply of cameras to accommodate the daily number of requests after stock ran out.
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Wiestinia
Prudhomme Found Guilty in New Orleans Robbery Case
Henry Prudhomme was found guilty of being an accessory in the Kinged Bank robbery in Avendilt parish. The trial featured defense claims of a planned conspiracy and relied on sparse evidence. The prosecution presented testimony, while the defense argued absence of direct involvement.
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Henry Prudhomme
Kingedd
Bicville Parish
Gornteys
Tibet
di Stievepourk
Pat Ligaers
New Vicksburg Bridge Opens For Traffic Early
The Vicksburg Bridge was opened for traffic last evening though the formal dedication occurs May 20. A sizable line of vehicles crossed the span with many cars passing over the bridge after 4 p.m. Local officials announced the expected celebration and program will follow on the scheduled date.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Vicksburg Bridge
Tratic
Tefens Lauan Juair
Estate Range Declared Popular at Monroe Cooking School
The Estate gas range, exclusive to Kavanaugh Furniture, was named the most popular range at a Monroe city cooking school last week. Morton J. Kavanaugh outlined 1930 model features including a removable sanitary top, Fresh-Air Oven, two-piece smokeless broiler pan, and improved door springs.
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Kavanaugh
Cookery Club
Justice Peace 40 Years
His Honor Mr T J Simpson longtime resident near old Vernon Jackson parish visited Ruston today. He says he has been Justice of the Peace of his ward for forty years and still holds the office.
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T. J. Simpson
Old Vernon
Jackson Parish
Ruston
Simpson
Automobiles More Deadly Than Enemy's Bullets
Fort McPherson Ga April 30 Grim War toll shows 1265 California deaths from WWI battles and wounds. The California Health Department reports 1870 Californians killed by motor vehicles in 1928, averaging 155.8 monthly versus 66.6 from war.
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Fort McPherson
California State Health Department
Long is cautious when Williamson attends meeting
Governor Huey P Long on his prelegislative tour visited Lake Providence, home of Senator Norris Williamson, with Senator J L Anderson. He avoided naming Williamson yet attacked Attorney General Percy Saint and defended his race for the Senate, saying it would be delicate to discuss in the town. The visit followed stops in St Joseph and Tallulah where Long promoted a $60,000,000 bill.
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Oak Grove
Hueye. Long
Lake Providence
Norris Williamson
United States
Joseph Ransdell
Long
Wiliamison
Ransdell
J. L. Andersson
St.Joseph and
Tallulah
Siour
Opera House
Percy Saint
Perey Saint
Aoesi
Senate
Governor claims vacancy in senate seat during Lake Providence visit
The governor spoke in Lake Providence asserting the Senate seat is already vacant, eliciting laughter. He defended his stance against newspapers opposing him while noting the broader political context of the upcoming vacancy. Census figures for Monroe, West Monroe, and nearby Brownville are cited.
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United States Senate
Weill
Lake Providence
Senate
Monroe Population Surges 105 Percent in 1920s Census
Monroe reports a population of 26,002 after near completion figures by census supervisor Olva G. Eliott. The 105 percent rise follows 12,575 in 1920 and 10,209 in 1910, with potential adjustments for overlooked stragglers and excluding West Monroe at this stage.
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Monroe
Olva G. Eliott
West Mon
Cornerstone Pried From Mount Olive Church
In Los Angeles on April 30 thieves pried the Mount Olive Baptist church cornerstone hoping to seize papers and documents hidden inside. The Reverend James Spencer reported the effort failed as the papers were buried behind the stone.
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Los Angeles
Mount Olive Baptist Church
James Spencer
Man Machine Gunned in Chicago Shootout
An unidentified man was shot to death in Chicago when a large automobile pulled alongside his smaller car and a machine gun opened fire, delivering about 50 bullets. No further details on suspects or motive were provided.
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Chicago
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