15 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
1
Lola Norris speaks in strong terms confirming the companion's testimony. The remarks reinforce ongoing disputes and highlight credibility concerns amid the case proceedings.
Lola Norris repeats Marsha Warrington's seduction story as the Mann act trial of Maury Diggs and Drew Caminetti unfolds. Juror questions government evidence, a photographer is fined, and the judge warns against misreading juror independence while noting young women in court and Warrington’s motive to shield Diggs.
Lola Norris details that threats of exposure forced the Sacramento elopement to Reno and that Diggs bought the tickets. She says Caminetti knew the truth and reiterates promises of marriage while facing photographers outside the Federal building. Caminetti protests at camera as crowd swarms the scene.
E. O. Bruner commissioner of agriculture and immigration plans to apply to the State Board of Pardons for a commutation of his sentence. The move follows a Police Jury decision not to farm out Bruner or Halligan. The board is not meeting until October, so Bruner would serve sixty days if no special session is held. Bruner has drawn July salary warrant per the auditor’s office.
Reports from across Texas indicate crops escaped major damage from the dry spell but rainfall is needed next week to prevent suffering. The season saw uneven moisture with some fields thriving while nearby plots dwindled due to dryness.
Envoy Lind met with Foreign Minister Gamboa at his private residence in Mexico City and departed unaccompanied. The Mexican consul at El Paso reports Col. Jesus Carranza, brother of the Rebel leader, urged U S intervention.
A political dispute centers on two governors in office simultaneously. Sulzer and Glynn argue over authority and policy as the dual government creates administrative friction and executive uncertainty.
Lieut. Gov. Glynn demands possession of the executive chamber as Gov. Sulzer refuses to yield. Both claim to run state affairs while urging courts to resolve who is governor. Rex bids on capitol work proceed under Glynn and Wagner oversight, Sulzer blocked from seal and offices.
In Trenton on August 14 Governor Fielder officially recognizes Lieut Gov Martin H Glynn as chief executive of New York State. The move follows Prosecutor Robert K Hude peth of Hudson County asking for extradition of Charles Mason, held in New York and sought for alleged pick pocketing in Hudson County.
Hundreds of Monroe residents packed the Lyceum theatre yesterday as films shown two weeks earlier drew record crowds. Over twenty seven hundred people viewed the pictures during the afternoon and evening performances, with Princess theatre showing them today and crowds continuing.
In Tokyo on August 15 the Associated Press reports United States officials signaled willingness in principle to pay indemnity to Japanese subjects harmed by California alien land laws. The U S also acknowledged Japan's right to respond with a similar measure.
A Cumberland Telephone Co lineman A M Arnold was shocked by a live cable on Walnut street about 2 PM and fell sixteen feet. He was taken to Cadet infirmary in West Monroe and is not expected to survive.
Senate debate heats as Senator Penrose asks President Wilson for a full report on William Bayard Hale as the president's representative in Mexico. Bacon and Lodge clash over handling while Wilson condemns an ambassador’s remarks and Britain’s stance prompts diplomatic exchanges.
White House officials disclosed that a sudden resignation by Ambassador Wilson was considered but not pursued, preferring a tempered response. They stressed the aim to inform European powers of U S peace policy and to have John Lind convey the administration view to Huerta without direct intervention in Mexican politics.
Southampton England August crowds gather for the start of the Great Britain waterpinweight round race with a 25000 dollar prize by Daily Mail owners. Royal Aero Club rules set route Dover to Dublin back to Southampton as pilots must stop at each control for thirty minutes and meet weight requirements. Only British subjects and pilots registered with the club may compete.
Raymour Beasley nineteen, epileptic, killed his father John Kensley forty five and severely wounded his mother Mrs Mary Konstey forty five during a violent quarrel at the Beasley home near Vixen Caldwell parish Louisiana. Neighbors overpowered him and bound him as sheriff sent to scene. Raymond feared confinement and had overheard talk of sending him to a medical institution.
An ordinance introduced in La Crosse Wisconsin requires any motorman going to work on the street railway to have 24 days of experience under a competent motorman. The measure aims to ensure trained personnel operate the street railway system.
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