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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1910
Page
1
Dr Crippen, alleged London murderer, placed in jail after Sunday developments. Police and court actions clarified the case, with Crippen detained as investigators pursue further evidence and potential charges.
British justice moves swiftly as Dr Hawley Crippen and Ethel Leneve are seized aboard the Montrose for alleged murder flight. They are jailed separately in Quebec with Crippen facing extradition to England and Leneve receiving hospital care amid public sympathy.
Details from Father Point Quebec dated August 1 describe a notable capture event. Authorities or observers note location, time, and involved parties with emphasis on outcome and regional impact. Further specifics are not provided in the fragment.
In Winchester Tennessee on August 1 Governor M. R. Patterson was attacked by a giant during a reception before a speech at the fairgrounds. The assailant grabbed the governor in a bear hug and fought him, staggering the crowd before bystanders restrained him and hurried Patterson to safety. Secret Service guarded the governor as the crowd watched in shock.
Cincinnati August 1 George B Cox denounces Senator Theodore Burton claiming Burton promised to back Cox aligned candidates for governor and called Longworth a snob The Cox statement details a Columbus hotel conference and Burton’s supposed plan to nominate Judge Brown on the second ballot but Burton voted for other candidates altering the GOP path in Ohio
A troubled fireman, responding to a distress call, killed three colleagues and wounded two others before turning the weapon on himself. Authorities investigated the incident as a false alarm tied to his actions and mental state during the emergency response.
In San Diego Bert S. Durham who had been discharged from the local fire department killed his wife and child after shooting and wounding several officers who pursued him. He then killed himself. Firemen and Captain Sampsell were wounded. Elliot and Sampsell injured, Elliot may recover, Sampsell doomed. Durham’s conduct followed a suspected grudge over his dismissal. In Seattle George H. Parker, fiscal agent for the United Wireless Telegraph Company, faced a federal hearing for mail fraud after misrepresenting company affairs to sell stock. In Richmond Claude A. Swanson was appointed to fill the late John W. Daniel's Senate seat. In Omaha, the first clay court tennis championship began at the Field Club with many regional players participating.
A two story frame house on DeSiard street opposite the city cemetery, long used as a storehouse for Monroe Wagon factory, burned at 3 30 this morning. Owned by Geo G Weaks it was worth about 1500 with 1000 insurance. Three automobiles owned by E L Webb were stored there two Ford tours and a Winton recently bought from Shreveport. Webb carried 3500 insurance and suffered little loss. Co E Maroney lost several vehicles harness and paint supplies with no insurance. losses likely over 500. Cumberland and Home Telephone Companies each lost cables about 250. Adjacent two story house scorched but spared. Fire origin unknown. interior fully involved when discovered, but firemen saved the adjoining house. good water pressure.
Jefferson Davis Bradford, 71, nephew of President Jefferson Davis, died at his West Feliciana parish country home after several weeks of illness. He served with distinction as an officer in the Confederate army engineering corps.
A report from Easterwood Louisiana states Mrs J Leblanc died today from charbon. A fly touching a minor skin abrasion on her finger is cited as the infection source. The death occurred near New Orleans after the bite.
Three Congressional hopefuls Mr Ransdell McGregor and Clayton spoke at the Ruston courthouse on Saturday with long sessions and a later Q A. Ransdell pledged to vote as he had before if sent back to Congress amid a tight three way contest.
D D Wood a leading North Louisiana farmer and longtime public servant in Ouachita parish died Friday at his Ward 5 residence after a long illness. He ran for sheriff at the last election and served on the Police Jury and school board. He left a wife and several children and was a Mason and Woodmen member. The funeral was held Saturday.
Oklahoma holds primaries for all state offices and a five member congressional delegation. Four parties field full tickets Democratic Republican Socialist and Prohibitionist. Gubernatorial races feature four Democrats and four Republicans, with intra party contests for lieutenant governor and other seats. A grandfather clause amendment on voting eligibility sparks tensions over literacy and race, with organized opposition expected in areas with strong black majorities.
The six month period saw total building permits issued reach 157670 dollars, indicating substantial growth. Authority figures report strong activity across multiple projects and sectors, signaling a buoyant construction environment.
The first six months of 1910 show building permits totaling 157,670 dollars, over four times the 39,285 dollars recorded in 1909. Most permits were for new buildings, including many residences, with 63,660 dollars tied to the new City Hall, signaling strong, legitimate development in Monroe.
In Mound Louisiana Sam H James owns what is described as the world’s largest pecan plantation. Spanning 1800 acres with 110 acres of 20 to 25 year old trees planted 60 feet apart, he expands each year using budding and grafting. The crop sells from twenty cents to a dollar per pound as soon as seasoned.
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