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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1910
Page
1
The musician Ma Roudevl expressed displeasure by canceling a scheduled engagement in Rome, citing unspecified reasons. Concert organizers await further details as fans express disappointment.
Roosevelt cautions against religious bitterness over the Vatican incident and calls for personal handling. He drafts a statement via Outlook editor Lyman Abbott, stressing tolerance and unity between Catholics and Protestants in America.
Cardinal Merry del Val presides as Rome releases a history of Vatican negotiations with Colonel Roosevelt. John Callan O Loughlin meets the cardinal and asserts he speaks as an American Catholic, not for ex president Roosevelt, prompting a sharp reply about representation and arrangements.
Confederate Dead memorial service tomorrow at 3 o clock at Masonic Hall led by Sheriff Parker and organized by Henry W. Allen Camp UCV Monroe Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy Sons of Veterans Jessamines Dixies and Ouachita Guards. Procession to the cemetery begins at 4 with band Ouachita Guards Veterans Dixies Jessamines and Daughters of the Confederacy marching followed by an invocation by Rev R H Wynn a music program recitation by Clara Louise Barnes a male quartet and an address by F G Hudson Jr Benediction by Rev G D Booth decorations
In Houston Texas on April 5 Frank Bates was hanged in Center ville jail following an escape that wounded three men. Dolly Bates, son of the condemned man, was also strung up but cut down before life was extinct.
Dalton Ga April 5 A person smoking cigarettes in a church during service or near church property is guilty of disturbing public worship according to a charge presented to the Whitefield county grand jury by Judge Fite.
Former pastor Dr. Charles A. Eaton argues Rockefeller foundation gifts aim to combat social inefficiency. Eaton says wealth concentration is a temporary phenomenon shaped by current conditions and cites the foundation as a direct, not secret, gift.
The Ohio Democratic nominating convention is scheduled for June 21 and 22. Officials urge delegates to attend and participate in selecting party nominees.
Attorney F G Hudson filed a legal petition against Southern Development Company. The action seeks resolution on disputed development plans and regulatory compliance. No further parties or dates are provided in the readable text.
A Mississippi senate election update shows voters unlikely to remove Senator Bilbo as the campaign unfolds with neutral trend and steady support amid uncertain opposition.
A suit asks to annul a recent extension of time for completion by A L G and others alleging fraud by the commissioners. The action targets the extension approval and its legality. The filing accuses officials of improper conduct in granting the extension and seeks legal remedy.
Attorney F G Hudson leads a suit against Southern Development Company and the Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf Railroad to block a five mill tax levied for a Monroe to Pine Bluff line with extensions delayed since 1907. The petition names multiple corporate and private plaintiffs and accuses stalled construction and improper contracts.
Bee Hollingsworth 21 acquitted in justice court after fatally shooting J. W. Perrell at a Hampton Arkansas dance. Perrell had followed his wife to the event and raised a pistol. Hollingsworth fired as Perrell’s gun misfired. Perrell, a cattle buyer from Cooper Texas, died from a breast wound near his spine. his wife tended him at a hotel.
John Brown testifies at coroner’s inquest after being shot by a hunting companion Harve McCool. Brown says a close range shot from a masked assailant wounded him and he killed McCool in self defense, believing it might be a wild animal. Brown, once McCool’s employee, is improving and expected to recover.
Witnesses testified Hollingsworth acted in self defense in a justice court hearing and, after being freed, left for Little Rock.
The piece notes five investigations active in Mississippi, including the Senate Bilbo charges, the House senatorial caucus probe, the joint executive fund inquiry, and a rail pass audit. It highlights factions around Vardaman sympathizers and Holmes influence, plus state university anti fraternity matter under legislative scrutiny.
In Pittsburg on April 5 attorney Wm J Brennan moved to quash 91 graft indictments against present and former councilmen arguing grand jury foreman Harrison Nesbit is ineligible as an Allegheny county elector and questioning his residency. Brennan pressed for venue change while Judge Fraze considers the motions tomorrow.
United States attorney reports from Marshall Texas that local prohibitionists threaten to prevent African Americans from voting in the upcoming election and may resort to shotgun force if needed.
Ohio executive signals tariff will be a key issue in the upcoming fall campaigns. Guy Harmon is highlighted as central to the debate, with attention on economic policy impacts and electoral implications.
Columbus April 5 Governor Harmon favors a one term presidency and notes no fixed third term sentiment for Roosevelt. He criticizes tariff promises as breaking faith and predicts trouble for Republicans in elections. He cites high cost of living as a rising issue and praises popular election of senators and the people’s role in choosing electors. He says he remains focused on Ohio’s governance.
Kansas City reports the death of Jona Gillham age 75 who helped engrave the steel plates for the first greenbacks of the United States. He died yesterday at his home in Kansas City April 4.
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