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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1909
Page
1
Fragments indicate confrontations between 300 people and authorities in a rural Alabama village. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the report notes apprehensions and a tense scene affecting locals in the context of a broader event.
The Alabama town of Farrill in Cherokee County faces lingering tension after a white mob attacked Wright and neighbors. Police captured Irvin Perkins, with Charley Minson later seized in Gadsden, while Jarvin Wright and others remain at large. Suspected arson, beatings, and post office theft are noted as part of the unrest.
Right Hon Sir Lord Murphy of England and Mr C Mingle of Louisville visited Rayville August 3 and 2 assessing the big sawmills under construction. They appeared pleased, noting the plant will be highly modern and among the best in the state. Cotton prospects in the area are fairly good and improving, signaling a bright future for Rayville.
A breach at Empire Reservoir released over a billion cubic feet of water, prompting emergency alerts and potential evacuations as authorities assess damage and downstream impact. Officials warn of ongoing flood risk and infrastructure concerns.
Fort Morgan Colorado August 3 The Empire reservoir west of town holding over a billion cubic feet of water broke through its retaining walls yesterday. It cut a swath about a half mile wide through 40000 acres of rich farmland causing about 500000 dollars in damage. No lives were lost.
Berlin reports a wireless mine experiment where a buried mine detonates seven miles away via a telegraph key. Alexander Schwerto chowski seeks a patent for the detonation device using electric waves to trigger the mine. The test sent sparks from the operating point to the buried apparatus.
Washington August 3 The tariff conference may be agreed to by a Senate vote of about 50 to 42 with Republicans Brown Burk Crawford and others pressing against the bill Irreconcilables and free cotton bagging foes reduce support while progressives seek to record their views A late end may come by Friday or even Wednesday as session expectations run long with muggy weather cited as a factor in extended sittings.
Rockwood Tennessee reports nearly all business houses flooded and at least one third of residences inundated by a sudden storm last night. Damage estimates are not yet available.
The armored cruisers North Carolina Montana and New York arrived at Provincetown Mass today joining Admiral Schroeder s fleet. On board the North Carolina are Lieutenant Utley and Dr Cook who are
In White Plains on August 3 alienists again hear Thaw case with Dr. Baker recalled after a lengthy session. In Washington Senator Culberson seeks to add cotton bagging to the tariff bill free list when the measure is discussed.
Madrid announces calm across Spain with the exception of isolated Catalan pockets. A mixed artillery cavalry and infantry column moves toward Sabadell, ten miles from Barcelona, to crush any insurgent resistance with merciless repression.
Madrid reports General Marina awaiting reinforcements to strengthen advanced Spanish posts at Mount Atalayou and Sidia met. The buildup aims to prepare an advance toward Seeluan, the declared Spanish objective.
New Orleans reports show general rainfall across Louisiana with a total of 2.25 inches in the past twenty four hours. Texas recorded 1.42 inches, about fourteen times less, according to weather reports received yesterday by the United States Bureau.
The American Bag Company of Memphis Tennessee announces formation of a $250000 corporation to finance and build a mill dedicated to producing bag cloth for commercial use.
In Cambridge district court today Mrs. Elizabeth Richmond received a preliminary hearing on charges of murdering Stewart McTavish. McTavish was found July 23 in her East Cambridge room with a bullet wound and axe injuries. Police cite robbery as motive and note her past police scrutiny at the Richmond home.
Mrs. Emma Michel killed her daughter Meta and son Gustav by illuminating gas after moonlight picnic and then took her own life to avoid humiliation from relatives about her husband’s indiscretions. Letters describe her fear of relatives blaming Meta for the family’s troubles.
In Alexandria on August 3 Officer C C M Lanius was mortally wounded by W L Gibson from Jackson Parish after Gibson brandished a Colt revolver at Malloy's restaurant near Union depot. Gibson was arrested as a crowd threatened violence while Lanius was taken to hospital with little chance of recovery.
Baltimore August 3 Several Southern industrial ventures revealed in the Manufacturers' Record include the Shin Bone Valley Iron and Timber Company with 600000 capital to develop iron manganese graphite mica kaolin lands and 25000 acres of timber. Hatwistle Manufacturing plans a $1000000 cotton mill in Rockingham with 40000 spindles and 1000 looms. Hopkins County Coal Company to form with 250000 for 38000 acres of coal lands. Brown's Creek Land and Coal Company to form with 100000. Deer Creek Lumber Company to build a sawmill outputting 50000 feet daily. Le Tenessee Timber Coal and Iron plans coal and timber ventures in Kentucky. Dubach Lumber Company to form with 150000. Thompson Bros. Lumber to raise to 2100000 and build a 300000 sawmill with 100000 feet daily. Cole Manufacturing to build a 50000 plant. Farmers' Oil and Fertilizer Company to form with 100000. Beavey Dam Mills to acquire and duplicate Edgefield plant. Kirby Lumber to rebuild after fire at Browndel with 300000. Red Cypress Shingle Company to open a 100000 daily shingles mill. Dacotah Nokomis Wanonah Cotton Mills to power with 200 horsepower transmission. Southern Iron and Steel to move Ensley mills to Gadsden costing 1000000. Hardwood Lumber and Mining to build two West Virginia mills. Altpeka Sawmills to add two more in Florida.
An Alexandria officer was shot in an incident linked to W L Gibson of Jackson Parish. Details remain unclear, but local authorities investigate the shooting and identify Gibson as a person of interest.
Judge Charles Schulze returns home after a six week journey through the West. He attended the Elks convention in Los Angeles and the Seattle exposition along with other attractions on his route.
Mobile, Ala Aug 3 Knights of Columbus opened the twenty seventh annual meeting drawing officers delegates from the United States Canada Mexico the Philippine Islands Cuba Puerto Rico Panama South America and more. Supreme Knight Edward L Hearn retires after ten years and James A Flaherty of Philadelphia is likely to succeed him as head.
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