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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1909

Page

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Ingram Day in Courts Continued for Wyatt Ingram

Wyatt Ingram secured a continuance in his case during a court day. The proceedings paused as new dates or motions were likely scheduled. Further updates expected from the county courthouse.

Ingram Cases Move Slowly as Pardons Denied

New Orleans reports W S Ingram, ex secretary treasurer of the State Board of Health, denied clemency for embezzlement. Russell Ingram, a Black man, convicted of highway robbery near Bienville and Chaiborne. Wyatt Ingram seeks demurrer defense and delays due to multiple indictments. Trial unlikely before October with vacation adjournment.

New Orleans Ingram Tribunals of Justice Wyatt H. Ingram, Jr W. S. Ingram Ostate Health Board Board of Pardons Russell Ingram John Brown Bienville Chaiborne Wyatt Ingram Messrs. Adams and Otero Lionel Adams

Searching for Lost Son in Mexico Woods

In 1 Paso on August 11, reporters say Gillermo Valesco the son of the Mexican minister to France disappeared from Sillite Mexico during a one day outing a week ago. Authorities fear he may have been attacked and killed in the woods.

Paso Gillermo Valesco Mexico France Sillite

Court Upholds Jury Conviction in Check Theft Case

Clemency hinges on a technical point that the defendant was charged with stealing money rather than a check. The Supreme Court sustained the conviction, ruling the distinction did not undermine the jury verdict.

The Supreme Court

Policeman Lanius Dies. Gibson Arrested for Murder

Alexandria Louisiana August 10 W L Gibson of East Texas is charged with murder after allegedly shooting Patrolman G M Lanius. Lanius died this morning after Gibson, reportedly intoxicated, drew a revolver in a restaurant near Union station following a confrontation. Gibson once lived in Jackson parish Louisiana before moving to Texas years ago.

Alexandria W. L. Gibson East Texas G.m.lanius Lanius Gibson Union Station Jackson Parish Louisiana Texas

Albert Smith Hanged in Ocala Jail Yard

Albert Smith, who years earlier murdered William Craft a colored man, was executed by hanging in the Ocala jail yard this morning, ending his crime and legal case.

Ocala, Fla Albert Smith William Craft

Million Dollar Fire at a Summer Resort in Monticello

A massive blaze ripped through a summer resort in Monticello New York causing extensive damage. Authorities report dynamite use and thirty six buildings destroyed as fire crews battled the flames.

Fires Devast Monticello Hotels and Town

A blaze roared through Monticello destroying thirty six buildings on main street including three hotels the Rockwell House the Palatin and the Bolsum and damaging most other businesses. Guests escaped with few possessions as dynamite aided firefighting and collapse. In a separate incident the naval tug Nezinscot capsized off Cape Ann with several crew lost and a search by fishing boats underway. Annapolis reports indicate the Sutton murder inquiry trial nears summation with brief further testimony expected.

Middleton N. Y Monticelloa New York City Rockwell House Sullivan County Palatin Bolsum Union National Bank Nezinscot Portsmouth Boston Cape Ann

St Louis Readies Centennial Week Attractions

Preparations accelerate for St Louis centennial celebrations October 3 to 9 featuring balloon airship and aeroplane races with prize money, pageants on city history and progress, a water pageant, a $1 500 000 municipal cornerstone ceremony, a $1 000 000 public library dedication, an educational and military pageant, an industrial parade, the Veiled Prophet pageant with special features and a downtown Centennial carnival.

St. Louis Middle West Aero Club of Muicipal

Trouble Ahead for the Cubans Intervene Talk Backed

Washington reports renewed talk of a third American intervention in Cuba. Troops at Southern forts stay home awaiting orders as cabinet changes stir graft allegations and a bond issue draws criticism. A scheme to sell lands near Camp Columbia appeared to seek a 200 percent profit.

Washington Republic Cuba Gomez Camp Columbia Havana

Gulf Storm Passes Inland Between Tampico and Brownsville

New Orleans reports normal conditions return over the Gulf of Mexico after a storm that caused some alarm. the system moved inland last night between Tampico Mexico and Brownsville Texas.

New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Tampico Mexico Brownsville Texas

Local Election Tightens Between Hardiner and Adams

The Hardiner ticket leads but W. W. Adams remains in front for assessor as voters cast ballots all day. Polls closed with good order and a quieter day than expected as campaigns pressed to the finish.

Hardiner W. W. Adams

Moors Attack Spanish Garrison at Penon De la Gomera

Advices from Penon De la Gomera report fierce Moor incursions against the Spanish garrison in Morocco. Fighting began yesterday, artillery silenced the enemy at midnight, but Moors dug trenches and resumed heavy fire this morning, bullets striking the town.

Madrid Penon de la Gomera Morocco

King Alfonso of Spain Seen as Possible Ameri can Cup Challenger

Reports from yachting circles in London say King Alfonso of Spain may challenge for the America's Cup. A new yacht built from designs by Fife signals his possible entry.

London King Alfonso Spain Fife

Cotton boll weevil battle urged for La Salle parish

Louisiana crop pest commission issues a bulletin urging farmers to destroy cotton plants by October 15 or November 1. Experiments show only about three percent of boll weevils survive winter, potentially reducing next year's infestation.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Crop Pest Commission

Prominent Alexandria Man Acquires Bank of Monroe Stock

Ledoux Smith of Alexandria, former state treasurer, will join the Bank of Monroe as active vice president on September 1 After retirement he resided in Alexandria and is described as a man of strong personality and business acumen The Bank is led by President J C Theus and cashier J J Jordan whose energies have driven its success The addition of Smith is seen as expanding the bank’s usefulness in the community

Ledoux Smith Alexandria Bank of Monroe Smith Andria Monroe J. C. Theus J. J. Jordan Theus Jordan

Railroads poised for busier fall traffic in 1905 pattern

Western railroad officials foresee heavy autumn activity and 1905-like conditions as merchandise movement surges. Cars remain tight amid rising eastward traffic through Chicago and St Louis, with jobbers filling orders while mills withhold firm prices.

Chicago St. Louis

Prohibition Law Closes Mobile Near Beer Premises

Mobile, August 11. Governor Comer signed the Carmichael prohibition act, closing more than 175 near beer spots in Mobile and about forty in the county. Social clubs emptied their bars. hotels may close near beer departments. Sheriff Drago orders closures with arrest as penalty. Police plans await commissioners action and potential federal injunction discussions surface.

Mobile Ala Comer Athelstan Manassassa Elks Fidelia Drago

Woman Frustrates Kidnappers Near Natchez Plantation

Natchez Miss Aug 11 a plan to kidnap Matt Shaffer daughter at the Spokan plantation was thwarted by the girl and her mother who fired on three intruders. One assailant may have been wounded while bloodhounds followed a trail but lost it hours later.

Natchez, Miss Matt Shaffer Spokan Natchez Mrs. Shaffer Shaffer Newss Publishing Company

Parker Company Promotes Bank Account Start

A local notice suggests opening a bank account by purchasing goods from T. M. Parker Company. It claims customers will save money through this approach.

T. M. Parker Company

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W.S. Ingram State Board of Health the Penitentiary Rhussell Ingram Monticel Loa, New York Psizexi Eral Sutton Pad Hull Annapolis Louis Henry BE. Hardtner Rockport Mass Jena la Salle Parish Trout Cypress Bayou Tullous Little Creek Henry J. Hardtner Walter Flowers J. H. Bradford L. M. Davis P. S. Gaharan Jesse Drewett Mr. Smith Giblin Federal Carmichael Whhich Thomas G. Jones United States District Court Jones Ior
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